Job Fair Facts
The HDLJF is a relatively new initiative designed by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's Diversity and Managing Partner Committees. In 2005, the first annual HDLJF was held in Kansas City, Missouri. This job fair is unusual because law firms and legal organizations have come together to encourage students to make Kansas City their first choice.
Why Should You Attend?
In 2009, the HDLJF was host to nearly 100 students from over 40Law Schools from across the nation. Below are 
some statistics about past job fairs which we believe you will find very helpful:
2009 Job Fair Facts
- 23 law firms and legal organizations conducted interviews at the job fair
- On average, each students had at least 3 interviews
Below is a breakdown of information about the students who accepted offers.
(Updated 1/15/09)
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
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Graduation Year |
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Recent Grad |
0 |
0% |
0
|
0%
|
0
|
0% |
2 |
12% |
3Ls |
0 |
0% |
2 |
25% |
3
|
19% |
4 |
24% |
2Ls |
6 |
100% |
6 |
75% |
13
|
81% |
11 |
65% |
Total |
6 |
8 |
16
|
17 |
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Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair
c/o Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Two Pershing Square, 2300 Main Street, Suite 100
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
816.474.4322