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Office of Career Services

Foreign-Trained LL.M. Job Search Workshop2013-2014

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Objective

• Timing• Resources• Strategy

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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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Familiarize Yourself with CSM

Diferent “Symplicity” systems for different programs:

•CSM•ISIP•TIP

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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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Networking

•Why?•What?•Who?•How?

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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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Professionalism

•Principles of Professional Conduct

•Online Persona

•Headhunters

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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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Reminders

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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