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Office of Career Services Foreign-Trained LL. M. Job Search Workshop 2013 -2014 1

Objective • Timing • Resources • Strategy 2

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

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 4

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

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

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

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% % 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 8

The LL. M. Job Market International Student Interview Program Participation 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Employers 166 161 154 154 Schedules 251 228 217 196 242 Resume Collections 42 49 45 49 32 US Offices Interviewing 42 49 33 32 29 9

When Should I Start? à 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 10

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 àNYU format & style àBar Status àLanguage Skills àRelevant Experience Proofread!! Resume Directory: Deadline 10/28 13

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

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 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 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 19

Reminders 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 20