Professional Development at UW Law
UW Law encourages law students and alumni to explore the variety of professional development resources,
events and support that we have to offer. With five attorney coaches on staff, we provide comprehensive
professional development assistance to students seeking to advance their legal careers in a wide range of
opportunities within the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Professional Development coaches Holly Bennet, Dean Michelle Gonzalez, Anna Van Pelt, Dean Michele Storms, and Aline Carton Listfjeld
The Center for Professional and Leadership Development (CPLD) provides specialized professional development
coaching for students seeking careers in private law firms, the corporate sector, government agencies and judicial clerkships.
The Center for Public Service Law (CPSL) provides specialized professional development coaching for students seeking careers
in non-profit organizations, whether domestic or international, public interest private firms, government agencies and
judicial clerkships. We also coach law students seeking nontraditional careers in the public service sector.