Post-graduate support

University of Idaho State Bar Admission Ceremony celebrating students who passed the bar exam in Boise, ID.

Educational opportunities and support don’t end upon graduation. A robust Bar Success Program, a dedicated faculty for career services and a vast alumni network, are all ways the College of Law is here to support you throughout your legal education and beyond.

Vandal Bar Success Program

The Vandal Bar Success Program is a free, post-graduate resource for University of Idaho College of Law alumni preparing for the bar exam. The program offers workshops, mock bar exams, individualized coaching and performance feedback — all designed to complement your commercial bar prep course, such as Themis or Barbri.

Rooted in practical application, the program uses real bar exam questions licensed directly from the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). Participants receive written feedback from a team of coaches, including law faculty and licensed attorneys, to help improve bar exam essays and performance test answers.

You’ll also benefit from one-on-one coaching sessions to stay on track and make the most of your study time — without overloading your schedule.

Why participate?

It’s free for all University of Idaho College of Law graduates.
You’ll get practice with real bar exam questions from the NCBE.
The program offers mock exams and workshops to build exam-day confidence.
You’ll receive personalized coaching to guide your bar prep strategy.

Alumni network

As the only law school in the state, U of I’s College of Law boasts an unprecedented relationship with the local courts and business and government leaders in Idaho.

Our alumni comprise a significant percentage of the Idaho State Bar and are seated on the bench at the local, regional, state and federal levels.

Three people standing in front of a table at a Career Fair.

Career development

The Career Development Office (CDO) supports students and alumni in becoming successful legal professionals. Our team offers one-on-one counseling, as well as workshops and seminars covering key aspects of legal careers. We also collaborate with employers to host programs on current employment trends and professional development, while providing students with valuable networking opportunities throughout the year.

Career services for law students

CDO offers a wide range of services to help you explore career paths, develop your professional skills and secure employment during and after law school.

Individual counseling and career planning

Meet with a career counselor to receive personalized guidance on job search strategies, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation and application materials. We also help you answer questions like “What kind of law should I practice?” and “How do I break into a specific field?” We recommend meeting with a counselor at least once each semester.

Mock interviews

Practice your interview skills with experienced career counselors or legal professionals. Mock interviews offer realistic practice in a supportive setting — either in person or virtually — and help you build confidence and receive constructive feedback.

On-campus interviews

Employers visit campus each fall and spring to interview students for summer and post-graduate positions. These interviews are a valuable opportunity to connect directly with firms, agencies and other legal employers. Successful summer work may lead to post-graduation job offers.

Career skills programming

Throughout the year, the CDO hosts workshops and events on topics such as résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking and practice area exploration. These programs are designed to help you build your professional toolkit.

Mentoring program (2L students)

Second-year students can participate in a formal mentoring program, which pairs them with practicing attorneys in their area of interest. Mentoring typically occurs during the spring semester and provides insights, advice and valuable professional connections.

Clothing Closet

Need professional attire? Our Clothing Closet provides free new or gently used business wear for interviews, court appearances and networking events. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, all law students are welcome to select items year-round at no cost.

Career services for law employers

The College of Law’s Career Development Office offers a range of services to help you recruit skilled, motivated law students and graduates.

Job postings made easy

Post your open positions for summer associates, contract roles, fellowships or post-graduate associates on our Idaho Law Careers Job Bank. It’s a quick, free and effective way to reach our student and alumni network.

On-campus interview opportunities

Fall on-campus interviews (late August – early September): Ideal for recruiting next summer’s associates or full-time hires.
Spring on-campus interviews (early April): A chance to connect with 2Ls and 3Ls for summer or post-graduation positions.
Career Fairs (late January – early February): Moscow and Boise on-site events offering potential employers another opportunity to connect with students and conduct job interviews.

Resume collection service

Can’t make it to campus? We’ll collect applications on your behalf and forward qualified candidate resumes for your review.

Networking events

Engage with students throughout the year at both informal mixers and structured events designed to build connections between future attorneys and legal employers.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Elana Salzman or law-careers@uidaho.edu, 208-364-4583.

Posting an employment announcement

Employers interested in recruiting from the U of I College of Law must complete a one-time registration process to access our Job Bank. This service is free of charge.

By posting a position, employers agree to follow our nondiscrimination policy, outlined below.

Note: We do not accept job postings from third-party recruiters or search firms.

Tips for crafting an effective job posting

To attract the best candidates, include the following details in your listing:

Position description, including required years of experience
Specific qualifications, such as coursework, journal or moot court experience, bar admission, language skills or relevant background (e.g., business, science)
Application materials to be submitted (e.g., resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample, references)
Contact information and preferred method of communication (e.g., email)
Delivery preference for application materials (individual emails vs. bundled submissions)

You’re also encouraged to add a brief description of your organization and include a salary range to help set expectations and improve response quality.

Meet the College of Law Career Development Team

Elana Salzman
Director of career development
Front St. 346
208-364-4583
esalzman@uidaho.edu
Location: Boise

Anne-Marie Fulfer
Director, Pro Bono Program and senior counselor, Career Development Office
Menard 11
208-885-2742
amfulfer@uidaho.edu
Location: Moscow

Megan Herrett
Career counselor
Front Street 352
208-364-4584
mherrett@uidaho.edu
Location: Boise

Career Development Office policies and standards

Employment Statistics and ABA Reporting Standards

Please refer to the three years of employment outcome data available below for our ABA-approved law school or visit www.abarequireddisclosures.org.

Survey results are compiled and reported to organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA), American Association of Law Schools (AALS) and the National Association of Legal Career Professionals (NALP).

ABA required reporting:

Policy of Reciprocity

We offer reciprocity to law students and alumni from other institutions as follows:

Reciprocal career services will be available to other ABA-accredited law schools that agree to provide the same services to students and graduates of the University of Idaho College of Law. Reciprocal services will not exceed those offered by the individual’s home career services office.
Individual requests for reciprocity services must be made in writing (email is acceptable) by the career services office of the law school the requestor attends/attended and must include the name of the person seeking reciprocity, email address and year in school.
Services may be provided to students or graduates of other law schools during the fall on-campus interview season, August 10 through November 30. Please allow for a longer response time from our office during this time, however.
Reciprocity is available for three months from the date the request is approved (six months for NW Consortium students). Access includes our online job posting site.
Reciprocity services are not available for on-campus interviewing, resume review, resume forwarding, or participation in career fairs and workshops. Reference materials in the Resource Library are not available for check out.
Individuals who are granted reciprocity services must schedule an appointment with the Career Development Office prior to any visits.
The University of Idaho College of Law Career Development Office concentrates primarily on first placement for new graduates. Limited resources are available to assist alumni or individuals making mid-career changes in employment.

The Career Development Office reserves the right to deny reciprocity to individuals who misuse the facilities or do not comply with college and university policies. Requests for reciprocity should be sent via email to: law-careers@uidaho.edu

Policy on Nondiscrimination

The University of Idaho College of Law, in compliance with standards of the National Association for Law Placement, the American Bar Association, the Association of American Law Schools and the University of Idaho, adheres to the following nondiscrimination policy. The University of Idaho College of Law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services and facilities including, but not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services and employment.