The Office of Professional & Career Development (PCD) helps prepare you for the legal job market and connects employers with our client-ready students and alumni.

Schedule a one-on-one with a PCD career advisor or search and apply for jobs, internships, clerkships, and more. Explore networking opportunities and ways to connect network. Employers can post job openings, search for candidates among Suffolk law students, and schedule interviews.

PCD works with our law students and alumni to provide career guidance and support while also connecting with numerous employers and alumni to provide students with job and networking opportunities. Get started by scheduling an appointment, dropping by, or searching online for jobs today. 

Policy of Reciprocity [PDF]

Virtual Drop-in Hours

Drop-in hours are held only during the academic year. Refer to the Symplicity announcement for a Zoom Link.

Mondays - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Fridays - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Questions? Email us

Contact PCD


Name and Title Contact
Gerald M Slater

Gerald M. Slater, Esq.
Dean of Professional & Career Development 

[email protected]
617-573-8095

Brian R Vaughn Martel Brian R. Vaughn Martel, Esq.
Assistant Dean for Professional & Career Development

[email protected]
617-305-1677

Sarah J Solomon Sarah J. Solomon, Esq.
Associate Director for Judicial and Private Practice Advising

[email protected]
617-573-8686

Hillary F Peterson Hillary F. Peterson, Esq.
Associate Director for Alumni Engagement and J.D. Advising         

[email protected]
617-573-8150

Melanie Jarboe Melanie R. Jarboe, Esq.
Associate Director for Recent Graduate Programs & J.D. Advising
[email protected]
617-305-3230
Head shot of Toni Machowsky. Toni A. Machowsky, Esq.
Assistant Director for Public Service Advising & Pro Bono Programs
[email protected]
617-573-8094
Ellen Dolan Ellen Dolan, Esq.
Assistant Director
[email protected]
617-573-8093
Michelle Dobbins Michelle Dobbins
Senior Director for Recruitment and Operations

[email protected]
617-305-1674

Ruth Christmas Ruth Christmas
Assistant Director for Recruitment and Operations

[email protected]
617-573-8148