Tuesday, April 24, 2012

A NYC Bar Association Program for LL.M. Students and Graduates

The New York City Bar Association is holding a panel presentation this Wednesday, April 25, for international LL.M. students on navigating the US Legal Market.

For International LL.M. Students and Attorneys: Navigating the US Legal Market and Planning Your Career

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, at the House of the Association.

Globalization, international trade, and the growth of multinational law firms have resulted in an increased enrollment in LL.M. programs at law schools throughout the U.S. However, international attorneys may face a number of challenges as they seek employment in the U.S. legal market in the private or public sector. Also, as they acquire additional legal skills through the LL.M. program, their career paths tend to become more confusing as they learn of new and different options. This panel will provide important information and advice for this valuable and diverse segment of today’s legal market.

Moderator: CLARA SOLOMON, Director, Counseling & Career Development Office of Career Services, New York University School of Law Speakers: MARK R. SHULMAN, Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs/International Affairs; Adjunct Professor of Law, Pace University School of Law; ROBERT GARSON, Garson, Segal, Steinmetz Fladgate LLP; LESLEY SLATER, Legal Recruiting Manager, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP; JULIANA OLIVEIRA, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.

Register here for this program.

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