1 Office of Career Services Foreign-Trained LL.M. Job Search Workshop

2 Objective Timing Resources Strategy

3 Role of the OCS Job search facilitators  Craft effective correspondence  Research employers  Interview  Network It is up to you to use these skills and resources to find the perfect job for you

4 Career Services Team Irene Dorzback, Assistant Dean Clara Solomon, Director Sejal Sanghvi, Career Counselor Laura Mowry, Program Coordinator Sara Rakita, Public Interest Law Center Amy Heading, Pro Bono Manager

Using the OCS Register CSM Profile Principles of Professional Conduct Job Search Workshop Communicate CSM Announcements CSM Job Listings Career Docket Online Calendar 5

Familiarize Yourself with CSM Diferent “Symplicity” systems for different programs: CSM ISIP TIP

7 Opportunities Provided by OCS  Career Panels & Programs Alumni Panel & Employer Reception, October 12  One-on-One Career Counseling Appointments  International Student Interview Program (ISIP) Info Session September 26  West Coast LLM Job Fair  Resume Directories  CSM Job Listings Don’t rely on these programs alone; use your network and other resources to supplement your job search!

Job Market Snapshot Class of 2013 – Employment Information Law Firms67% Public Interest (includes short-term internships and required clerkships) 19% Corporations & Accounting Firms10% Academic4% 8 % calculated from 121 students who reported employment in our survey Total # Employed in US Participated in ISIP

The LL.M. Job Market Employers Schedules Resume Collections US Offices Interviewing International Student Interview Program Participation

10 When Should I Start?  Most LL.M. students report finding jobs in April or later Factors to Consider: Geography Market Practice setting Academic record Prior legal training Work experience Language skills Visa status Contacts LL.M. course load

Pros and Cons of Hiring an LLM (Employer’s Perspective) PRO Business & legal connections in home country Expertise/experience in foreign law Language skills CON Foreign legal qualifications English language skills Immigration restrictions Bar exam restrictions Expectations for length of stay 11

Create a Job Search Plan To Do List: Update your documents Create a CSM Profile Research employers of interest Expand your network 12

Update Your Resume 13  NYU format & style  Bar Status  Language Skills  Relevant Experience Proofread!! Resume Directory: Deadline 10/28

Additional Documents Cover Letter “Skeleton” text Personalized Highlight skills Write to partners Be organized 14 Writing Sample 5-10 pages Recent Your writing References 2-3 people Reach out now Transcripts Unofficial Photocopy/pdf NYU guidelines

Basic Job Search Resources LL.M. Job Search Handbook Employer Research Websites – – –See checklist in Handbook CSM and Resources on the OCS Website –LL.M. Tip Sheets –Web videos of past panels & programs 15

Networking Why? What? Who? How? 16

Informational Interviewing & Networking Tips Research in advance Use NYU professors Make it “easy” DON’T ask “is your organization hiring?” Use references to your advantage in the interview process Sample Organizations ABA International Section NYC Bar Association Young Lawyers Connect & International Committee New York State Bar Association International Section NYU Investment Law Forum Council on the Americas South Asian Bar Association of New York/French American Bar Association Consulates/Embassies, etc. Pro Bono opportunities through NYU 17

Professionalism Principles of Professional Conduct Online Persona Headhunters 18

Using the OCS Career Counseling Appointments –Review all materials first –Call or come to FH 430 –Send resume, transcripts, LLM Intake form in advance Drop-Ins available Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 19

Reminders 20 Careers for Foreign Trained Lawyers (ELCA/FABA) September 18 NYC Bar International Student Reception, October 1 ISIP Information Session, October 10 Global Advantage Panel & Reception, October 23 ISIP Bidding Deadline, November 4 Resume Directory Deadline, November 4