tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301300184435147122024-03-05T18:44:38.033-05:00Touro Law CenterCareer Services Office Blog"I have learned, that if one<br> advances confidently in the direction<br> of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life<br>he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." <br>- Henry David ThoreauTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.comBlogger597125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-44049031005017923632014-11-06T14:15:00.000-05:002014-11-06T14:15:05.686-05:00
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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-90281699575534464602014-02-27T13:30:00.000-05:002014-02-27T13:30:33.488-05:00Networking to Find a JobNetworking to Find a Job by Kathleen Brady, Brady and Associates Career Planners, LLC
Networking rests on the basic principle that business, jobs and careers are built on personal relationships; its true purpose is to get AIR: Advice, Information and Referrals.
The first step in the process is to identify WHO can help. Prepare a list including all the people you know. Then consider all the peopleTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-3769391129973874812013-12-09T10:43:00.002-05:002013-12-09T10:43:32.088-05:00Growing Practice AreasHOT PRACTICE AREAS
Health Care Law
This field includes regulatory work for health systems and practitioners, policy work within government to advocacy work for patients or health care professions and different kinds of litigation.
Compliance Law
Compliance with state and federal regulations in the technology, corporations, financial services, pharmaceutical and healthcare Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-56934331823473411612013-10-15T12:19:00.000-04:002013-10-15T12:19:09.339-04:00Super Hot Practice Area - Health Care LawThe government may be shut down while Congress argues over the debt ceiling and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but opportunities in health care law continue to increase.
As discussed in The National Jurist, the aging population, new diseases and new treatments are fueling the growth of health care law. This broad field includes everything from regulatory Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-37742616785913421902013-09-22T19:51:00.000-04:002013-09-22T19:51:14.340-04:00Daily Communications with Strangers Can Make a Big Difference in the Job SearchDo you find it more difficult to start conversations after communicating through email, text and social media? Does the word "networking" strike fear in your heart?
The majority of law students and law school graduates DO NOT find their internships and post-graduate positions by responding to job postings. Most people learn about job openings through word of mouth. Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-68486562097617724002013-09-18T13:15:00.001-04:002013-09-18T13:15:06.426-04:00
George W. Bush was a “C” student
and
John Kerry got several “D”s at Yale.
Yet, they each managed to secure employment and succeed in their careers. The key is networking and you need to start
now. It can take years to cultivate
relationships that will pay off. The majority of
people do not obtain post-graduate employment by participating Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-49012259592141254262013-09-14T18:25:00.002-04:002013-09-17T11:33:06.726-04:00Hot Alternative Legal Careers for 2013
Hilary Mantis consults with law students and lawyers in career transition. In an article in The National Jurist (April 8, 2013), Ms. Mantis discusses careers such as Development/Fundraising, Legal Recruiting and Finance. Contact Ms. Mantis at altcareer@aol.com.Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-2437622370796375322013-08-24T22:05:00.003-04:002013-08-24T22:05:22.058-04:00Touro Law Center co-sponsors New York City Bar Boot Camp Basic Training for Lawyers
New York City Bar Boot
Camp Basic Training for Lawyers - FREE for Touro Alumni and Students
Tues,
October 1, 2013, 8:00 AM - 1:20 PM AND Thurs, October 3, 2013, 8:00 AM - 1:20
PM See link for details and registration
https://www.nycbar.org/nycbar/images/stories/pdfs/marketing/2013bootcampbrochure.pdfTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-89464243233988161062013-08-24T21:55:00.001-04:002013-08-24T21:55:14.596-04:00
The Army Judge Advocate
Recruiting Office
will host two events enabling participants to speak to JAG Interns, Army JAGs,
and Army JAG recruiters about their experiences in the JAG Corps. Both sessions will be in real-time via
Youtube, and participants will be able to submit questions to the panels
through our Twitter and Facebook sites.
The September
5th event will focus on theTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-53901058452189749652013-08-21T20:56:00.001-04:002013-08-21T20:56:00.802-04:00Apply NOW for SEC's Summer Student Honors Program The SEC’s Summer Student Honors Program is a ten-week opportunity for law students to become acquainted with the regulation of the securities market. Participants work with SEC staff members on projects that are exemplary of the Commission’s mission, such as conducting investigations of industry and issuer practices, assisting in the litigation Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-74249381829061350582013-08-19T11:19:00.000-04:002013-08-19T11:19:00.272-04:00Department of Justice Honors Program Information Session - Friday, August 30th - Noon - 1:30 pm at Nassau County Bar Association
The highly competitive US
Department of Justice Honors Program is the only way that the Department hires
entry-level attorneys. Jamila Frone, Deputy Director, Office of Attorney
Recruitment and Management for the DOJ will speak about the benefits of working
for the DOJ, and will provide information on summer internship and
post-graduate opportunities, and how to successfully apply for both Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-39646822761935047712013-08-18T22:00:00.001-04:002013-08-18T22:00:16.399-04:00Join CSO at the Nassau County Bar Association to learn about the highly competitive US Department of Justice Honors Program where you will receive information on summer internship and post-graduate opportunities, and how to successfully apply for both the Honors Program and the 2014 Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP) - Friday, August 30 noon-1:30 p.m. at the Nassau County Bar.Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-21990478918558266782013-08-16T11:07:00.000-04:002013-08-16T11:07:48.865-04:00International Justice Center for Post-Graduate Development Seeks Recent Admitted AlumniTouro Law Center's incubator is seeking recent alumni who are admitted to the New York State bar. On June 24th, Touro Law Center announced the creation of the International Justice Center for Post-Graduate Development, to be headed by renowned access to justice leader Fred Rooney. View announcement can at: http://www.tourolaw.edu/News/NewsDetails.aspx?id=185
Mr. Rooney will Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-59997003803742764892013-08-01T11:26:00.001-04:002013-08-01T11:28:24.735-04:00Boot Camp Basic Training at New York City Bar - FREE for Touro Law Students and AlumniTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-88283665110656368522013-07-18T14:35:00.000-04:002013-07-29T18:34:40.673-04:00The TwentyFourth Annual Public Interest Legal Career Reception - Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - NYC Bar Association - 6 pm-8pmTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-29951304171086093632013-07-10T11:36:00.000-04:002013-07-10T11:36:46.291-04:00Use Social Media to Learn About Practice Areas and Leaders in the Field
Social media is also a great method for learning about different practice areas and eventually building a reputation in the field. Twitter and Google+ are great resources for finding and sharing articles, news, information, and more. For example, if you are interested in elder law, search Twitter for elder law, elder care, seniors, senior citizen, etc. and you will find information that Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-2568426313398386832013-05-21T11:41:00.000-04:002013-05-21T11:41:02.053-04:00The National LGBT Bar Association's Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair(Click on the image to make it larger.)
Register here. Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-39783586397800894062013-05-21T11:25:00.000-04:002013-05-21T11:25:21.197-04:00The Federal Claims Bar Association's Law Student Writing Competition(Click on the image to make it larger.)
Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-29024951530385189902013-05-20T10:55:00.002-04:002013-05-20T11:09:52.516-04:00"Career Expectations Help Guide You to a Successful Student Loan Strategy"
The Law Student Division of the American Bar Association publishes The Student Lawyer, a great magazine with very useful information for law students. The May 2013 issue of the journal includes an article entitled Career Expectations Help Guide You to a Successful Student Loan Strategy, written by Heather Jarvis, the nationally known expert on law school student Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-60624199974790576382013-05-07T11:19:00.002-04:002013-05-07T11:19:58.929-04:002013 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
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For more information, go here.
Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-23595965869805143632013-04-15T09:39:00.003-04:002013-04-15T09:39:51.822-04:00American Bar Association Division for Public Services Summer Clerkship
The American Bar Association Division for Public Services is offering a unique opportunity to spend the summer
focusing on a substantive legal topic. Their Summer 2013 ABA Public
Services Clerkship is open to incoming 2Ls and 3Ls at ABA-accredited law
schools. The successful candidate must be a member of the ABA Law Student
Division by the time the internship begins.
Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-66331431778542027112013-04-08T15:05:00.000-04:002013-04-08T15:05:11.064-04:00Summer Job Opportunity for "Cold Case" Fans(Click on image to make it larger.)
Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-85167756352331181272013-02-25T16:08:00.000-05:002013-02-25T16:08:14.510-05:00Touro Law Center Student Awarded Monroe County Bar Association's Rochester Diversity Clerkship
Congratulations to Touro Law Center student Christopher Dor, who was awarded the Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship through the Monroe County Bar Association. This summer, Christopher will be working at Underberg & Kessler. Congratulations, Christopher! Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-26843152614742969042013-02-25T15:38:00.000-05:002013-02-25T17:49:38.496-05:00Touro Law Center's Institute for Business, Law & Technology Offers Students Training in Hot Practice Areas
The Institute for Business, Law and Technology (IBLT) at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is dedicated to advancing the state of understanding about the intersection of technology, business, and the law both within and beyond the law school. Its mission is to improve the understanding of the legal issues of basic and developing technologies integral to the technology-driven businessTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-72648657804179407212013-02-25T14:43:00.000-05:002013-02-25T14:43:42.255-05:00NYC Bar's Diversity Fellowship Program Awards Summer Jobs to Touro Law Center Students
Congratulations to Touro Law Center students Jeanine Joseph and Aliza Anwar for being awarded summer jobs through the New York City Bar Association's Diversity Fellowship Program. Jeanine was placed with Perkins Coie and Aliza was placed with the New York City Law Department. Great jobs!!Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0