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Transcript of 1 Office of Career Services Foreign-Trained LL.M. Job Search Workshop 2013-2014.
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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
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Career Services Team
Irene Dorzback, Assistant Dean
Clara Solomon, DirectorSejal 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
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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 26West 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 Firms 67%
Public Interest (includes short-term internships and required clerkships)
19%
Corporations & Accounting Firms 10%
Academic 4%
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% calculated from 121 students who reported employment in our survey
2013 2012 2011 2010
Total # Employed in US 42 54 24 29
Participated in ISIP 220 248 174 213
The LL.M. Job Market
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Employers 166 161 154 154 154
Schedules 251 228 217 196 242
Resume Collections 42 49 45 49 32
US Offices Interviewing 42 49 33 32 29
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International Student Interview Program Participation
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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
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Create a Job Search Plan
To Do List:
Update your documents
Create a CSM Profile
Research employers of interest
Expand your network
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Update Your Resume
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NYU format & styleBar StatusLanguage SkillsRelevant Experience
Proofread!!
Resume Directory: Deadline 10/28
Additional Documents
Cover Letter“Skeleton” textPersonalizedHighlight skillsWrite to partnersBe organized
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Writing Sample5-10 pagesRecentYour writing
References2-3 peopleReach out now
TranscriptsUnofficialPhotocopy/pdfNYU guidelines
Basic Job Search Resources
• LL.M. Job Search Handbook• Employer Research Websites
– www.martindale.com – www.nalpdirectory.com – See checklist in Handbook
• CSM and Resources on the OCS Website– LL.M. Tip Sheets– Web videos of past panels & programs
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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
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Using the OCS
•Career Counseling Appointments
– Review all materials first
– Call 212-998-6090 or come to FH 430
– Send resume, transcripts, LLM Intake form in advance
•Drop-Ins available Wednesday from 4:00-5:00
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