LL.M.

Job Search
Resources Handbook

LL.M.JOBSEARCHRESOURCES20132014
TABLEOFCONTENTS

Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................3
WhosWhointheOCS.....................................................................................................................................4
OCSServicesforFullTimeLL.M.Students......................................................................................................5
IntrototheLL.M.JobSearch..........................................................................................................................8
EmploymentStatistics....................................................................................................................................11
CSMUserGuide.............................................................................................................................................14
JobSearchChecklist.......................................................................................................................................17
Resumes.........................................................................................................................................................19
ResumeChecklist.....................................................................................................................................28
ResumeTemplate....................................................................................................................................30
SamplesResumes:

TaxLL.M.HighlightsJDTaxCourses.................................................................................32

TaxLL.M.SeparatesLegalandAccountingExperience....................................................33

TaxLL.M.ExecutiveLL.M..................................................................................................34

InternationalLL.M...............................................................................................................35

InternationalLL.M.MultipleLawDegrees.......................................................................36

InternationalLL.M.SignificantWorkExperience.............................................................37

InternationalLL.M.ShorttermInternships.....................................................................38

InternationalLL.M.NYU@NUS.........................................................................................39
CoverLetters..................................................................................................................................................40
CoverLetterOutline................................................................................................................................44
SampleCoverLetters:

TaxLL.M.EmphasizingTiestoaCity................................................................................47

TaxLL.M.General,SentintheBodyofanEmail............................................................48

TaxLL.M.HighlightingPriorWorkExperience.................................................................49

InternationalLL.M.General.............................................................................................50

InternationalLL.M.HighlightingExperienceandConnectiontoaFirm.........................51

InternationalLL.M.NYU@NUS........................................................................................52

InternationalLL.M.RequestinganInformationalInterview...........................................53

TaxLL.M.RequestforanInformationalInterview..........................................................54
ThankYouNotesandOtherCorrespondence...............................................................................................55
SampleThankYouNotesandOtherCorrespondence:

CollectiveThankYouLetterFollowingCallbackInterview.................................................57

IndividualizedThankYouLetter..........................................................................................58

EmailFollowingUpAfteranInterview................................................................................59

EmailAcceptinganOffer.....................................................................................................59

EmailRejectinganOffer......................................................................................................59

EmailRequestingandExtensiontoDecideonanOffer.....................................................60

EmailtoOCIFirmWhenOnCampusInterviewsareOversubscribed..............................60
UnofficialTranscripts....................................................................................................................................61
WritingSamples.............................................................................................................................................63
ReferenceList.................................................................................................................................................64
Networking.....................................................................................................................................................66
InterviewSkills................................................................................................................................................69
SuggestedLegalCareerSearchResourcesforLL.M.Students.....................................................................87
ProtectingYourOnlinePersona.....................................................................................................................88
TaxLL.M.AlumniProfiles...............................................................................................................................89
NonTaxLL.M./M.C.J.AlumniProfiles...........................................................................................................94

Appendices...................................................................................................................................................103
ArticlesontheLL.M.JobSearch,Networking,andInterviewing:

Networking:DevelopingMutuallyBeneficialRelationships............................................104

Whennetworking,usetherightkindofcorrespondence................................................107

AGuidetoNetworkingMeetings......................................................................................111

Finding,Creating,andNegotiatingaNewJobinToughTimes........................................119

HowtoMakeaLastingImpressionintheClassroom:SchoolTies...................................133

CrossroadsQ&A:InformationalInterviewing.................................................................135

CrossroadsQ&A:ExplainingaGaponaResume............................................................137

LL.M.EmployersLists:

EmployersParticipatingintheTaxationInterviewProgram............................................139

EmployersParticipatingintheInternationalStudentInterviewProgram..............144
SampleofEmployersParticipatinginOnCampusInterviews.........................................157
SampleofInternationalJobListings/ResumeCollections................................................163
SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections......................................................171
SampleofU.S.EmployersofLL.M.StudentswithaForeignLawDegree.182
SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students.185

BarAdmissionsRequirements2013:ForeignLawSchoolGraduates(Chart4)...................................192
FederalEmployment:EligibilitytoWorkinU.S....................................................................................197

INTRODUCTIONTOTHISHANDBOOK

This handbook is intended to provide you with the tools for putting together your job search as an
LL.M.student.Weencourageyoutoreviewthematerialsinthishandbookcarefullyasyouconsider
yourupcomingsearchandprepareyourquestionsforyourcareercounselor.
Thefirstpartofthishandbookaddressesthebasiccomponentsofthejobsearch:preparingastrong
resumeandcoverletterandperfectingyourinterviewskills.Weprovideyouwithadviceabouthowto
makethebestfirstimpressionthroughpolishedandprofessionalcorrespondenceandinterviewing.

In addition to resumes, cover letters, and interviews, your job search efforts should also focus on
exploration/research and networking. The second half of this handbook provides helpful links and
advice for researching employers and career paths of interest, as well as a howto guide, and
informativearticlesontheveryimportantnetworkingprocess.Theseskillsareoftenasimportant,or
evenmoreimportant,thantheresumeandcoverletter.Spendsometimereviewingtheseresources
at the start of your LL.M. program. Begin to consider your employment options, and speak with a
varietyofnetworkingcontactsearlytogetajumpstartonastrongjobsearch!
Finally,weencourageyoutobecreativeinyouruseofthesematerials.Exploretheresearchlinksfor
furtherreading,readbetweenthelinesinthelistsofLL.M.employerstousethemasastartingpoint
for your research and mailings, and use the alumni profiles as inspiration for your future career
choices.
Afteryouhavegonethroughthishandbook,werecommendthatyousetupanappointmenttospeak
withanOCScounseloraboutyourjobsearchstrategy.AsanLL.M.candidateatNYUSchoolofLaw,
you are joining a diverse group of highly successful lawyers. We look forward to working with you
throughouttheyearandinyourlonglegalcareerahead.

Bestwishesforahappyandsuccessfulyear!

GraduateDivision
OfficeofCareerServices
NewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaw
law.ocs.llm@nyu.edu
(212)9986090

WHOSWHOINTHEOCS

CLARAK.SOLOMON
DIRECTOR,COUNSELING&CAREERDEVELOPMENT
Ms. Solomon is Director of Counseling & Career Development at the Office of Career Services at
New York University School of Law, where she oversees career counseling and programming and
servesasthefulltimecareercounselorforLL.M.andJ.S.D.students.Shealsodevoteshertimeto
developing employer relations with employers of LL.M. and J.S.D. candidates worldwide. She has
worked in the Office of Career Services since 2003. Prior to joining the Graduate Division she
coordinated career programming for J.D. students. Ms. Solomon holds a Master's Degree in
International Education from the Steinhardt School of Education at NYU, with a focus on higher
educationadministrationandinternationalstudentadvising.ShealsoreceivedherB.A.,magnacum
laude,inEastAsianStudiesfromNYU.ShespeaksJapanese,andshelivedandworkedinJapanfor
threeyears,returningtoNewYorkin2001.Ms.SolomonpreviouslyworkedfortheJapanExternal
Trade Organization, specializing in trade relations between Japan and Latin America. She lives in
Queenswithherfamily.
clara.solomon@nyu.edu

SEJALSANGHVI,ESQ.
CAREERCOUNSELOR
Ms. Sanghvi is a parttime Career Counselor in the Office of Career Services at New York
University School of Law, where she counsels domestictrained and foreigntrained LL.M.
studentsaswellasJ.D.students.Ms.Sanghvipreviouslyservedasanassistantdirectorin
the Office of Career Services at NYU School of Law and as a J.D. Advisor at Harvard Law
Schools Office of Career Services. Ms. Sanghvi also served as a corporate associate at
Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP. She received her J.D. from Columbia Law School,
where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and her B.A., summa cum laude, from the
UniversityofMichiganAnnArbor.
sejal.sanghvi@nyu.edu

LAURAMOWRY
PROGRAMCOORDINATOR
Ms.MowryistheProgramCoordinatorfortheGraduateDivisionoftheOfficeofCareerServicesat
NewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaw.SheprovidesorganizationalsupportforallLL.M.recruiting,
careereducationprogramming,andmajorinterviewprograms.Additionally,shemaintainsstudent
statisticalinformationandistheliaisontolegalemployerslookingtopostjoblistings.Ms.Mowry
receivedherB.A.inPoliticalSciencefromtheUniversityofMichiganAnnArborin2008.
laura.mowry@nyu.edu

OCSSERVICESFORFULLTIMELL.M.STUDENTS
AcademicYear20132014

StudentsmustregisterwiththeOCStousethefollowingservices.BeforeyouspeakwithanOCScounselor,
pleasecompletethefollowingsteps:

AttendtheOCSLL.M.Orientation&JobSearchWorkshop.TheWorkshopswillbevideotapedandwill
beavailableontheOCSResourcessectionoftheNYULawwebsite:
https://its.law.nyu.edu/careervideos/.
CompleteyourCSM(CareerServicesManagerPoweredbySymplicity)Profile,andagreetoabideby
thePrinciplesofProfessionalConduct.
Submityourresumeforreviewtolaw.ocs.llm@nyu.edu.

JOBSEARCHPREPARATION/CAREEREDUCATION

1.
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS: Job search workshops targeted towards Tax and ForeignTrained LL.M.
students are offered at the start of the academic year. Individual sessions are also held for
domestictrained nonTax students, based on demand. These workshops review resume writing,
job search strategies, interview skills, and common job search questions from LL.M. students.
Workshops are videotaped and can be viewed through the video link on the Career Services
Manager(CSM)atanytime(seebelow).

2.
INDIVIDUALCOUNSELING:OneononecareerandinterviewskillsadviceisavailablewithanOCScareer
counselorthroughouttheyear.Topicsdiscussedmayincludejobsearchplans,employerresearch
techniques,networkingadvice,resumeandcoverletterdrafting,andinterviewskills.

3.
RESUME&COVERLETTERREVIEWS:Studentsmaysubmittheirresumeandcoverletterforreviewbye
mail.TheresumeandcoverlettersectionsoftheLL.M.JobSearchResourcesHandbookprovide
detailed instruction and helpful examples; students must review the Handbook and follow the
instructions provided prior to submitting their resume or letter for review. For initial resume
review, you must also attach the LL.M. Resume Intake Form (available in the CSM Document
Library).

4.
CAREER PANELS: The OCS coordinates career panels on various practice areas. The speakers are
generallyNYUgraduateswhoareeagertosharetheirjobsearchandcareerexperiencesandwho
discussopportunitiesforattorneysinavarietyofpracticesettings.Additionalcareerprogramming
isorganizedbyLL.M.specializationandprovidesanopportunitytointeractwithNYUalumniand
friends of the law school in a small group setting. These panels are videotaped and available
throughthevideolinkfromtheCSMhomepage.

5.
PRACTICE INTERVIEW PROGRAMS: The OCS organizes Practice Interview Evenings for foreigntrained
LL.M.sandtaxLL.M.s,wherelawyersvisitcampustonetworkwithstudentsandprovideapractice
interview(20minutesofinterviewfollowedby10minutesoffeedback).TheOCSalsooffersone
onone mock interview sessions. This is a onehour session with a counselor and includes a 20
minuteinterviewanda40minutecritiqueonbothformandsubstance.Studentsmaysignupfor
amockinterviewattheOCSreceptiondesk;however,asavailabilityislimited,acounselorreferral
foramockinterviewisusuallyrequired.

RECRUITMENTPROGRAMS/JOBLISTINGS

1.
CAREER SERVICES MANAGER (CSM)PoweredBySymplicity:OCSusesthiswebbasedcareerservices
systemtoprovidestudentsandalumniaccesstoonlinejobsearchresources,careerevents,and
joblistingsforentrylevel,experienced,andparttimepositions.Studentscansearchforjobsthat
havebeenpostedwithourofficeorsetupsearchagentstoautomaticallyreceiveemailnoticeof
new job listings. The Fall and Spring OnCampus Interview programs for Tax/International Tax
LL.M.studentsareadministeredthroughCSM.

2.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INTERVIEW PROGRAM (ISIP): This consortium interview program is held each
January and brings together more than 1,600 foreigntrained law students from 32 law schools
with 150+ employers interviewing for internship and permanent positions in the U.S. and
overseas.StudentswhosefirstlawdegreewasobtainedoutsideoftheU.S.oraU.S.territoryare
eligible to participate in ISIP. Registration for this program begins in October, and the bidding
deadline falls in early November. Students must meet the registration and bidding deadlines to
participateinthisprogram.

3.
ONCAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAM (OCI):Numerouslegalemployers,includinglawfirms,government
agencies, and accounting firms interview Tax and International Tax LL.M. students on campus
duringtheFall(September/October)andSpring(February/March)OCIseasons.

4.
LL.M. IN TAXATION INTERVIEW PROGRAM (TIP): The Taxation Interview Program (TIP) is a consortium
program held in Washington, D.C. each spring. NYU Tax and International Tax LL.M. students
interview with law firms, accounting firms and government departments from around the
country.

5.
NYUSDAYATTHE TAX COURT: TaxLL.M.studentsinterviewinWashington,D.C.forclerkshipsatthe
U.S. Tax Court for the following year. Each year, between four and nine NYU students accept
clerkship positions through this process. The clerkship is typically a twoyear commitment,
althoughafewjudgesmaybewillingtohireaclerkforoneyear.Informationaboutthisprogram
willbesenttoincomingTaxLL.M.studentsunderseparatecoverthissummer.

6.
RESUMEDIRECTORIES:TheOCScreatesLL.M.resumedirectoriesforTax,ForeignTrained,and
NYU@NUSstudentseachfalltobedistributedtoemployersatmultipleeventsoverthecourseof
theyear.

JOBSEARCHRESOURCES/SUPPORTSERVICES

1.
JOBSEARCHPUBLICATIONSANDVIDEOs:TheOCSpublishesacomprehensiveLL.M.JobSearchResources
Handbook,whichincludestipsonresumes,coverletters,interviewing,andnetworking,aswellas
listsofhistoricalLL.M.employersandarticlesontheLL.M.jobsearch.Thishandbookisavailable
onCSMintheDocumentLibraryandisdistributedatthefallJobSearchWorkshops.Inadditionto
thehandbook,OCSpreparesanumberofTipSheetsforspecificpracticeareassuchasTrusts&
Estates,EmployeeBenefits,InternationalArbitration,andAntitrust.TipSheetsarealsoavailable
for students from specific countries, including China/Hong Kong, South Korea, and India. A
collectionofcareerpanelsandworkshopsareavailablethroughthevideolinkonCSM.

2.
OCS CAREER LIBRARY: The OCS Career Library provides students with resources such as directories
and publications, relevant articles, and other job search tools. You can view many of these
resourcesonlinethroughtheCSMsystem.Linksarealsoprovidedtoadditionalmaterials,suchas
theVaultGuidesandstudentcritiquesofemployersthroughCSM.
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3.

4.

RECIPROCITYWITHOTHERLAWSCHOOLS:IfyouarelookingforajoboutsidethemetropolitanNewYork
Cityarea,wecanmakearequestonyourbehalftoobtainaccesstothecareerservicesofficeof
anotherU.S.lawschool.Requestsarelimitedtooneschoolpergeographicregion.Itisimportant
to understand that, as each law school has its own reciprocity policy, there may be varying
restrictionsontheservicesandresourcesprovided,andaccesstoanofficemaybelimitedduring
certaintimesoftheyear.(PleasenotethatNewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaw'sreciprocityseason
extendsfrommidNovemberthroughlateJune,therefore,requestsonbehalfofourstudentsand
graduates can be made only during that time period. In addition, as our policy anticipates in
person use of our office by students and graduates of other law schools, we are only able to
request the same service in return.) The reciprocity policies of most law schools are posted at
www.nalp.org/reciprocitypolicies.Pleasecheckthissitewhenmakingadecisionastowhichlaw
schoolyouwishtoutilize.Acounselormustapproveallrequestsforreciprocityatleasttwoweeks
priortoyourvisitorrelocation.

SCAN,COPY&FAXSERVICE:StudentsmayutilizethescannerintheOCSlibrarytogenerateelectronic
versionsoftranscriptsorotherdocumentsforonlineapplications.Additionally,thereisacopierin
theOCSStudentLibraryavailableforstudentuseforcareerrelatedcopies.Foranyemployerthat
requiresfaxsubmissions,studentsmayusetheOCSfaxmachinefordomesticfaxes(atnocost)in
order to expedite their job applications. (There is a 7page limit on faxes sent from the OCS;
however,exceptionsaremadewithcounselorapproval).

LL.M.JOBSEARCH

TheGraduateDivisionoftheOfficeofCareerServices(OCS)providescareerservicesforstudentsandalumniofNewYork
University School of Laws Graduate Programs to help each individual find a PRIVATE SECTOR (law firms, corporations,
etc.)position.Ifyouplantoseekpostgraduateemploymentintheprivatesector(or,forTaxLL.M.students,attheTax
Court,DepartmentofJustice,orIRS)youwillbeusingtheservicesoftheOCS.StudentsinterestedinthePUBLICSECTOR
(nonprofit organizations, government and intergovernmental organizations) should take advantage of the services
offered by the Public Interest Law Center (PILC) www.law.nyu.edu/depts/publicinterest/. Students are welcome to use
bothcareeroffices,whicharelocatedonthefourthfloorofFurmanHall,245SullivanStreet.

We anticipate that many foreigntrained LL.M. students will return to your home country or other foreign jurisdiction
once you have completed your studies at NYU. While most of our programs and services are designed for students
seekingemploymentintheU.S.,wealsoprovideguidancetostudentsseekingemploymentoverseas.

BelowisabasicoutlineofthejobsearchprocessthroughouttheLL.M.year.

JUNE&JULY

PREPARE YOUR RESUME: Redraft your resume using the resume section of this handbook. Your resume should include
yourNYUSchoolofLawdegree,mostrecentaddress,jobdescription,BarStatus,etc.PleasesendadraftasaWordor
PDFattachmentforreviewtolaw.ocs.llm@nyu.eduwiththeheadingLL.M.ResumeforReviewandprovideane
mailthatanswersthequestionsoutlinedinourintroductoryemail(andabove).

ASSEMBLE TRANSCRIPTS AND SELECT WRITING SAMPLES: You will need several copies of your law school and undergraduate
transcripts(ifapplicable)throughouttheFallandSpringsemesters.ThesedocumentsarenotkeptonfileintheOCS
butshouldbesuppliedbyyouuponemployerrequest.Aphotocopyofyourtranscriptmaybeusedasanunofficial
transcriptformostinterviews.

Also,considerwhatyouwilluseasawritingsample(e.g.alawreviewarticleorlegalmemorandum)foremployers
whoasktoseeasampleofyourwriting.Ifyoudonothaveasuitablewritingsamplenow,considerusinganessayyou
mayprepareasawritingrequirementduringyourLL.M.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MAKE CONTACTS IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY: Your network of professional and personal contacts
shouldknowofyourplansandinterestswithregardtointernshiporpermanentemploymentupongraduationnext
May. Request their assistance with getting in touch with their contacts in the U.S. either by writing letters, making
phonecallsonyourbehalf,orpermittingyoutousetheirnametointroduceyourselfinyourownlettertoemployers.

TAX STUDENTS: BEGINNETWORKINGWITHTAXPROFESSIONALSANDLEARNINGABOUTTAXCAREERS:Everyyear,studentsreportthat

networking and informational interviewing are integral parts of the LL.M. job search. Begin networking with tax
practitioners in your target geographic area. Contact alumni of your JD school or tax professors from your JD
experience.Attendlocalbarassociationeventsontaxrelatedissues,whenpossible.

AUGUST

TAX LL.M.SREAD NYUDAYATTHE TAX COURT &GOVERNMENT JOBSEMAIL: Youreceivedanemailthissummerwithdetails

aboutapplyingtotheU.S.TaxCourtandtheDepartmentofJusticeHonorsProgram.ThedeadlinetoapplyfortheTax
Court is August 29 at noon. Applicants should prepare materials (resume, writing sample, list of references, and
transcripts)wellinadvance.

SEPTEMBER

BySeptember,allLL.M.studentswillhavetocompletethefollowingthreestepstoregisterforuseoftheOCS.Wewill
onlyscheduleoneononecounselingappointments,andfollowupresumereviews,withstudentswhohavecompleted
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theregistrationprocess.

CSMPROFILEENTRY:DuringtheorientationinAugust,youwillreceiveanemailfromourofficewithyourpasswordand
related instructions for the Career Services Manager (CSM) system. NYU School of Law uses the CSM system to
communicate job listings, email students regarding important job search information, post employer events, job
searchworkshops,etc.InordertousetheservicesoftheOfficeofCareerServicesandthePublicInterestLawCenter,
each student must enter his/her personal profile, indicating his/her geographic and practice area interests. All
communicationfromourofficewillbesenttotheemailaddressprovidedonyourprofile.Internationalstudents:itis
especiallyimportantthattheCountryofLawDegreeandLanguagesfieldsofyourprofilearefilledoutaccurately,as
ourofficeforwardscommunicationsfromemployersbasedonthosefields.

PRINCIPLESOFPROFESSIONALCONDUCTANDCSMTERMSOFUSE:Whenyoufilloutyourprofile,youwillalsoagreetoabideby
theCSMTermsofUseandtheOCSPrinciplesofProfessionalConduct.Pleasereviewthesecarefullybeforechecking
theboxonyourprofile,asthesedocumentsoutlinewhatyoucanexpectfromtheOCSintermsofconfidentiality,as
wellasourexpectationsofyourconductthroughoutyourjobsearch.

ATTENDTHEOCSORIENTATIONSESSION&JOBSEARCHWORKSHOP.TheOCSJobSearchWorkshopwillprovideanoverviewof
jobsearchservices,programsandresources,andanintroductiontotheLL.M.jobsearch.TheseWorkshopsare
mandatoryandyouwillbeabletomakeappointmentsforindividualcareercounselingonlyafteryouhaveattended
therelevantworkshop.Also,takeadvantageofalltheprogramswehavedesignedforyouinthefall,suchas
interviewskillsworkshops,careerpanelswithalumni,andpracticeinterviews.Theworkshopsarescheduledas
follows:

o Tax/InternationalTaxTuesday,September3,12:302:00
o Foreigntrained,nonTaxWednesday,September4,12:302:00

CHECKYOURNYUHOMEEMAILACCOUNT.Checkyouremailaccountdailyforcareerrelatedeventsanddeadlines.

B.STUDY:YOURPRINCIPALACTIVITY

The LL.M. program is first and foremost an academic program, and one of the most important careerrelated activities
youcanundertakeisyourstudies.Anexcellentrecordfromyourfirstlawdegreemaymakeyouhighlymarketable,but
employerswillexpectyourNYUgradestomeasureupaccordingly.Ifyouhaveanaveragetogoodlawschoolrecord,you
have a second opportunity to demonstrate to an employer that you have a special capacity in your chosen field of
specialization.Duringyourfirstsemesterhere,be"careerconscious"andtakeadvantageoftheopportunitiesavailableto
you(e.g. job searchworkshops,networkingwithcolleagues,faculty,alumni, etc.,andfallOCIfor Taxstudents),but be
prudentwithyourtimewhenitcomespursuingyourjobsearchindependently.ManyLL.M.employerswillwaituntilthe
second semester before making hiring decision, as they will be interested in your performance in the LL.M. program.
Focusingyoureffortsonyourclassesinthefirstsemesterwillpayoff!AttendtheJobSearchWorkshop,andthenmeet
withaCareerCounselorinthefalltodeterminethebesttimingandlogisticsforyourindividualsearch.

C.TIMINGOFYOURSEARCHWHENTOGETSTARTED

GraduatestudentsatNYUSchoolofLawcomefromawidevarietyofbackgroundsintermsofacademicandprofessional
experience, LL.M. specialization, and country of first law degree. Because of this, there is not one right path to
succeedingintheLL.M.jobsearch.TheOCSwillworkwitheachstudentindividuallytoassessyourownbackgroundand
goals,andtocreateyourjobsearchplan.

Tax Students: The decision of when to begin contacting potential employers should be based in part on your past
academicrecord,workexperience,andgeographicpreference.Thegeneralruleisthatlargelawfirmsinmajormarkets
(including New York and Washington, D.C.) will want to review your first semester of grades before making hiring
decisions.Forthemostpart,wehavefoundthatlargelawfirmsprefergradesaboveaB+forstudentsintheTaxProgram.
Midsizedandsmallerfirms,governmentagencies,accountingfirms,andemployersinsmallermarketsmayconsideryou
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inthefirstsemester.Ifyouhavestrongconnectionstoaparticularemployer,youmaywishtoreachouttothatemployer
early,eitheroverthesummerorduringtheFallsemester,toletthemknowthatyouareenrollingintheLL.M.program
andfindoutabouttheirpreferredapplicationtiming.Similarly,ifyouintendtoreturn(orrelocate)toanothercity,you
might consider contacting employers in your target city to determine the best time to apply. Students coming straight
fromaJ.D.program,andthosewithlittleornotaxlawexperience,shouldtakeadvantageofthefirstsemestertofocus
onyourgradesanddemonstrateyourcommitmenttothisareaofpractice.

InternationalStudents:Internationalstudentsshouldconsideranumberoffactors,includingthecountryofyourfirstlaw
degree, prior work experience, networking connections, past academic performance, and geographic preference.
Studentswhoplantoreturntotheirhomecountry(orworkelsewhereoutsideoftheU.S.)shouldfollowstandardtiming
andapplicationstrategiesforthatcountry.ForpositionsintheU.S.,mostU.S.legalemployerswillwaituntilJanuaryto
begin interviewing international students. However, students from common law countries, students with fulltime legal
experience(beyondinternships)andBarMembershipintheirhomecountry,andstudentsfromcountrieswithextensive
businesscontactsintheU.S.,havehadsomesuccesswithcontactingemployersinthefall.Studentscomingdirectlyfrom
lawschoolorfromcountrieswithlittleornoU.S.businessrelationshipsmayhavelimitedsuccessinsecuringinterviews
earlyintheacademicyear,andmayneedtoworklongerandharderatobtainingemploymentintheU.S.Recently,the
U.S.legalmarkethassufferedasevereslowdowninhiring,andwhileweanticipatethattheU.S.economywillrecover,it
could be some time before legal hiring becomes more robust. Please keep this in mind as you consider your career
options.Whileitcanbequitedifficultforinternationalstudentstoobtainregularassociateorforeigninternshippositions
intheU.S.,itisnotimpossible.WhenaskedtoprovidejobsearchadviceforfutureLL.M.candidates,graduatingstudents
recommendthefollowing:

1) Make as many contacts in your home country prior to attending NYU or as early in the academic year as
possible.ThesecontactsmaybeabletoprovideinvaluableintroductionstofirmsintheU.S.viaaphonecallor
email.
2) TakefulladvantageofallthattheOCSprovidesinordertoassistyouinyourjobsearch.Donot,however,rely
onfindinga positiondirectlythroughanyone programorjobsearchstrategy.Internationalstudents obtain
positions in a variety of ways and it is your own creative job search activities, such as networking, and
interviewskillsthatwillultimatelygetyouthejoboffers.
3) Remember that the U.S. job market is extremely competitive. Prepare yourself for rejection as well as
unexpectedopportunity.

U.S.J.D. NonTax Students: Because most nontax entrylevel positions are filled by thirdyear J.D. students, domestic
trainednonTaxLL.M.studentswithlittleornolegalworkexperiencewillbeapplyingtoemployersintheFallSemester.
DomestictrainednonTaxLL.M.swithpriorworkexperiencewillhaveanumberofconsiderationswhendeterminingthe
besttimingforapplications.Alldomestic,nontaxstudentsshouldthereforemeetwithacareercounselorearlyinthefirst
semestertodiscusstheprocessforbeginningtheirsearch.

D.CONCLUSION

Due to market conditions and students' varied backgrounds, no law school can guarantee every student a job. Our
services help bring the potential employer and student together, but it is the match between abilities, interests and
availableopportunitiesthatdeterminewhetheranemploymentofferismade.Wewilldoeverythingreasonablypossible
toassistyouinachievingyourcareergoals.Keepinmindthatthesuccessofyoureffortsisverycloselyrelatedtoyour
academic performance at NYU Law, as well as to your use of resources available through the OCS and traditional job
huntingapproachesoutsideofthisoffice.Welookforwardtoworkingwithyoutodeterminewhichstrategieswillbest
serveyou.

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LL.M.EMPLOYMENTSTATISTICS

WebelieveitishelpfulforyoutoknowtheemploymenttrendsforourLL.M.programsoverthepastfewyears.Keep
inmindthatinadditiontoeachcandidatesbackground,LL.M.hiringisaffectedbychangesinthelegalmarket,aswell
aseconomicconditionsintheU.S.andabroad.Whenconsideringyourfutureprospects,alsoconsiderthestateofthe
market generally, and research the legal market in your target geographic region in specific. International students
shouldalsoconsidertheeconomicandbusinesstiesbetweenyourhomecountryandlegalemployersintheU.S.

As you analyze the following statistics, please view them as a whole, as graduate students obtain their jobs from a
variety of sources: resume requests, job listings, networking, oncampus interviews, targeted mailings and job fairs.
Alsonotethatthenumberofemployerswhoattendcampustointerview(asopposedtolistingjobs)fluctuatesduetoa
numberofreasons:forexample,inabadeconomy,anemployermaynotconsideritcosteffectivetospendtimeand
moneyvisitingcampusto interview,butinstead postsajoblisting.Similarly, some employersmayhire anincoming
LL.M. student based on a prior connection, and may subsequently decide not to participate in a formal interview
program. Additionally, please note that these statistics only represent information from those graduates who
respondedtoourrequestforinformation.FortheClassof2013,147Taxstudents,and316ForeignTrainedstudents
respondedtooursurvey.

A. TaxLL.M.Students

Employer Type: Approximately 60 75% of LL.M. Tax graduates reporting employment have traditionally entered
private practice. This figure changes with market conditions. Increasingly, students are exploring a wider range of
opportunitiesincludinggovernment,judicialclerkships,publicaccounting,corporations,andlawteaching.

ThestatisticsbelowrepresentstatisticsasofJune1eachyear.Forthemostupdatedinformationonemploymentnine
monthsaftergraduation,includingemploymentrates,pleaseseeourwebsite:
http://www.law.nyu.edu/careerservices/llmstudents/faqsfortaxationcandidates/index.htm

2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
LawFirm
48%
63%
48%
62%
47%
74%
78%
74%
30%
23%
41%
19%
11%
16%
9%*
10%
AccountingFirm
JudicialClerkship
10%
10%
6%
9%
7%
4.5%
9%
7%
Government
3%
0
1%
6%
23%
4.5%
3%
6%
Corporation
6%
5%
5%
4%
8%

2%
Other
3%

4%

2%
*ThisfigurerepresentsthecombinationofCorporationandAccountingemployersfortheyear2007.

MethodofEmployment:ThemostfrequentlyreportedsourceofjobsforTaxLL.M.studentshistoricallyistheOn
Campus Interview Program or Taxation Interview Program, followed resume and letter mailings, OCS job listings,
networking,andtheNYUDayattheTaxCourt.

NYUOCIProgram
TaxationInterviewProgram
Contacts/Networking
DayatTaxCourt
MailCampaign
JobListing
PreviousEmployer
OtherandUnknown

2013
17%
18%
18%
8%
13%
11%
9%
6%

2012
18%
15%
11%
9%
14%
18%
11%
4%

2011
25%
22%
9%
6%
10%
12%
6%
10%

2010
8%
9%
17%
8%
15%
8%
11%
24%

2009
14%
3%
21%
5%
8%
14%
12%
23%

2008
27%
5%
14%
5%
8%
10%
3%
28%

2007
30%
20%
10%
7%
11%
4%
4%
13%

2006
22%
13%
14%
7%
15%
2%
10%
18%
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RecruitmentPrograms
(#ofemployers)
20122013 20112012 20102011 200910
200809
200708
200607
19
20
28
16
27
37
50
OnCampus OCI)
63
48
TaxationInterviewProgram
66
52
42
61
64
JobListings
164
127
81
79
89
86
91

GeographicDistribution:ThebiggestmarketsforTaxLL.M.studentsaretraditionallyNewYork,andWashington,D.C.
Althoughmanyoutoftownemployersdonotactivelyrecruitoncampus,theyareveryinterestedinNYUsTaxLL.M.
program,andmanystudentswithtiestootherregionsaresuccessfulinobtainingpositionsintheirtargetarea.

2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
37%
54%
Northeast
57%
26%
40%
45%
56%
47%
(NewYork)
(42%)
(32%)
(48%)
(53%)
(17%)
(36%)
(41%)
(35%)
(18%)
DCArea
15%
15%
13%
11%
17%
9%
15%
SouthEast
11%
12%
10%
4%
20%
9%
15%
19%
West
8%
14%
14%
15%
13%
18%
10%
6%
(California)
(4%)
(11%)
(10%)
(9%)
(8%)
(13%)
(8%)
(2%)
Southwest*
8%
14%
8%
7%
8%
16%
7%
10%
Midwest
7%
6%
1%
6%
8%

2%
5%
International
3%
1%

8%
1%
4%
2%
*IncludesMidSouthstatesofTXandOK.

B.InternationalLL.M.Students(AllSpecializations)

EmployedintheU.S.
PleasenotethatthestatisticsbelowindicateonlythoseinternationalstudentswhoobtainedemploymentasofJune1,
each year. Many students continue to update our office with employment information throughout the summer. We
know that while a relatively small number of international students obtain jobs in the U.S., the remainder secures
positionsintheirhomecountriesoroverseas.ThestatisticsbelowrepresenttheemploymentstatusasofJune1each
year.WefindthatahandfulofadditionalstudentsareabletosecurepositionsintheUSaftertheBarExamandwill
provideupdatedstatisticsintheFallJobSearchWorkshop.

PositionType
Intern
Permanent
NotSpecified
Total
TotalemployedinUS
Registeredw/OCS
ParticipatedinISIP
ResumeinDirectory
SatforNewYorkBar

2013
20
13
0
33

2012
22
13
2
37

2011
9
10
0
19

2010
10
8
2
20

2009
20
14
0
34

2008
19
28
6
53

2007
26
39
10
75

2006
16
20
4
40

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

33
321
220
158
NA

37
341
248
101
181

19
268
178
168
148

20
255
213
168
138

34
238
242
172
171

53
311
179
127
165

75
296
168
104
179

40
342
169
47
151

LegalEmployersParticipatingintheInternationalStudentInterviewProgram(ISIP)

#ofEmployers
#ofInterviewSchedules
#ofResumeCollections

2013
166
251
42

2012
161
237
49

2011
147
237
50

2010
133
210
27

2009
154
242
32

2008
166
295
32

2007
143
264
31

2006
128
333
11

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CommentaryonInternationalStatistics:Themostcommonlyaskedquestionfrominternationalstudent
is,WhatchancedoIhavetosecureemployment(eitheraninternshiporpermanentjob)intheUnited
Statesuponcompletionofmydegree?Theabovestatisticsareprovidedtodemonstratethedifficultyin
respondingtothisquestionbyprovidingasimpleratioofthoseemployedtothoseseeking.Asyoucan
seebytheabovenumbers,thereisasubstantialdifferenceinthenumberofstudentswhoregisterwith
the OCS, those who participate in our International Student Interview Program (because not every
country is requested by employers), those who submit their resume for inclusion in our International
Student Resume Directory (some students are on leaves of absence from their employers and do not
wanttheirresumeinapubliclydisseminatedbookforobviousreasons),andthosewhoultimatelysitfora
USBarExam.ThereareotherstudentswhoareregisteredwiththeOCSwhoareactivelyseekingjobs
and who may not fall into any of the other categories for very good reasons. For example, an Israeli
trained lawyer may be on a leave of absence from his firm in Tel Aviv and not want to have a resume
circulating in the Resume Directory; he does not participate in the International Student Interview
Programbecausenoemployershaverequestedhiscountryoflawdegree;andhemaynotsitfortheBar
Exambecausehereceivedaninternshippositionwithalawfirmthatdoesntrequirethatforeigninterns
sitfortheBar,yethemaystillbeseekingemploymentintheU.S.Therefore,wehaveprovidedthemore
comprehensiveinformationabovesothatyoucanappreciatethecomplexityofthisbasicquestionand
usethedataaccordingly.

EmployerType:MostLL.M.students whoremaininthe U.S.findpositionswithlarge internationallaw

firms. Corporations usually seek to hire attorneys with law firm or public accounting experience;
therefore, very few corporations interview on campus or request resumes of entrylevel graduates.
Teachingpositionsusuallydonotbecomeavailableuntilgraduateshavebeenoutofschoolforseveral
years(typicallytwotoeightyears).Averysmallnumberofstudentshavebeenabletosecurepositions
with these types of employers based on their prior work history. Additionally, a limited number of
studentsobtainpositionsinpublicinterestorganizations.

Method of Employment: The most commonly reported method of employment for international LL.M.
students, whether employed in the U.S. or abroad, is initiated contact by means of networking,
informational interviewing, or targeted mailing, with the International Student Interview Program as
another common method of employment. All students should use a variety of job search strategies
includingtargetedmailcampaigns,respondingtovariousadvertisedpositionspublishedbytheOCSand
elsewhere, notifying previous contacts of ones current academic endeavors and employment goals,
followingupwithreferencesfromtheirnetworkofcontacts,networkingwithNYULawfaculty,alumni,
andstudents,andprovidingtheirresumestotheOCSforresumedirectories.

GeographicDistribution:ThemajorityofinternationalLL.M.studentsemployedintheU.S.remaininNew
Yorkaftergraduation.

C.U.S.TrainedNonTaxLL.M.Students

Based on the small size of the U.S. J.D. nontax LL.M. population, meaningful statistics are difficult to
compile.ThesestudentsmaycontacttheGraduateDivisionforfurtherinformationontheemployment
ofstudentswithsimilaracademicbackgroundandexperience.FewemployersvisitNYULawscampusto
interviewUSstudentsintheseLL.M.specialties,dueinparttothespecializednatureoftheseprograms
and small class size, as well as employers varied recruitment practices. With the help of the OCS,
studentsinthesespecialtiesuseavarietyofmethodstoobtain employment,primarilynetworking and
mailcampaigns.

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CAREERSERVICESMANAGER(CSM)USERGUIDE

TheCareerServicesManager(CSM)isaninternetbasedcareercommunicationsnetworkusedbythe
OfficeofCareerServicesandthePublicInterestLawCentertopostjoblistings,notifystudentsregarding
importantjobsearchinformation,postemployerevents,jobsearchworkshops,andotherprograms,link
toemployerresearchmaterials,andprovideavarietyofothercareerrelatedresources.Thefollowingare
basicinstructionsfornavigatingfromtheMainCSMPage:

https://lawnyucsm.symplicity.com/students

HOME

TheHometabisyourstartpage.ThiswillgiveyouquickaccesstotheOCScalendarandupcomingevents,
aswellastimesensitivesurveysandotherinformation.Wealsohavelinkshereto:
OCSVideostoviewpastworkshopsandpanels
VaultCareerResourceLibraryforemployerresearch
SummerEmployerCritiquesArchiveofJDsummeremploymentsurveys
PSJD,whereyoucanaccesspublicinterestjobs

PROFILE

FilloutallofyourpersonalinformationontheProfilepage.TheOCSandPILCusetheinformationentered
inyourprofiletosearchforstudentsbasedoncertainspecifications,suchasgeographicpreferenceinthe
jobsearch,languageability,orprioreducationalexperiences.Fillouttherequestedinformationforthe
followingtabs:PersonalInformation,AcademicInformation,andPrivacy/Skills/JobPreferences.Itis
veryimportantthatyourprofileiscompleteanduptodatesothatyouwillreceivealloftheimportant
informationfromouroffices.TheOCSoccasionallyreceivesannouncementsfromemployersseeking
studentswithparticularlanguageskills,training,orgeographicinterests.Makesurethatyouhavefully
indicatedallofyourpreferencesinyourprofilesothatyouwillgetthesenotices.Youmayupdateyour
informationatanytimeshouldyourjobsearchpreferenceschange.Ifyouwishtoreceiveinformation
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fromthePublicInterestLawCenter(PILC),youmustcheckoffPublicInterestinyouremployertype
preferences.

YoucanalsochangeyourpasswordinthePassword/Preferencestaboftheprofilesection.We
recommendthatyoudonotcontinuetouseyourStudentIDNumberasyourpassword.Changeyour
passwordtosomethingeasytoremember.

DOCUMENTS

AttheDocumentstab,youwilluploadyourresume,coverletter,andanyotherrelevantdocumentsfor
thejobsearch.ThesewillbeusedwhenrespondingtojoblistingsandforNYUOnCampusInterviews.
Youmayuploadmorethanoneversionofyourresumeorcoverletterinordertotargetdifferent
employers.Touploadyourdocuments:
IntheDocumentsTab,clickonAddNew.
CreateandenteraTitleforyourdocumentintheLabelbox(e.g.MyResume2010).
SelecttheDocumentType.
ClicktheChooseFilebuttontoselecttheappropriatedocument.ThismustbeinWord,PDF,or
WordPerfectformat.
ClickSubmit.
Onceuploaded,yourdocumentwillbeconvertedtoPDFformat.Pleasereviewtheuploaded
documenttomakesurethatitwasconvertedcorrectlyandyourformattingwasretained.

Youcanalsooptintoresumebookswhenyouuploadyourresumetothissite.Employersmaysearch
forstudentsthroughpregeneratedresumebooksbasedoncertaincriteria(i.e.NYULawTaxLL.M.).You
mayalsoreceivenotificationfromtheOCSofthecreationofnewresumebooksthroughouttheyear.
ClickontheOptInResumeBooktabintheDocumentssectiontoviewanyactiveresumebooksforwhich
youmaybeeligible.

RESOURCES

TheResourcestabprovidesaccesstoPDFversionsofOCS&PILCHandbooksandTipSheets.

JOBPOSTINGS

ThroughtheJobPostingstab,youmaybrowse/searchjobsthathavebeensubmittedbyemployers
directlytotheOCS.Toviewajob,scrollthroughthelistofjobs,andclickthejobtitlelinkforeachjobto
reviewthedetailsofthepositionandtoapply.Westronglyrecommendthatyousetupasearchagentto
havesummariesofrecentjoblistingsemailedtoyouautomatically(seebelowforinstructions).

YoumayapplytopositionsthroughCSMbyselectingaresume,coverletter,andotherrelevant
documentsusingthelinksontherightofeachjoblistingscreen.Alternatively,youmayusethecontact
informationatthebottomofthescreentowritedirectlytotheemployerviamail,fax,oremail.

Tohavejoblistingsemailedtoyou:
ClicktheAdvancedSearchtab.
Checksaveasandenteranameforthesearchinthebox(e.g.,FulltimejobsinNYC).
Enteryoursearchcriteria.(Youcanselectasmanycriteriaasyouwish.Enteringmanycriteriawill
reducethenumberofjobsdisplayed.YoudoNOThavetoselectsomethingfromeachcriteria
section).
ClicktheSubmitbutton.
Thejobsthatmeetthecriteriayouenteredwillbedisplayed;youcanreviewthemhere.
ClicktheSearchAgentstab(youcancreateasmanysearchagentsasyouwish).
ClicktheSchedulebuttonnexttoyournewsearchagent.
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ChoosetheYesoptionnexttoEnabled.
Adjustthefrequencyofdeliverytoyouremailaccount(defaultisonceperday).
ClicktheSubmitbutton.

EMPLOYERS

YoucanviewadatabaseofemployercontactinformationthroughtheEmployerstab.Thisisnotlinkedto
joblistingsorOCIbutisprovidedasacourtesytoassistyouinfindingcontactinformationforemployers
ofinterest.

EVENTS

YoucanRSVPforInformationSessions(includingpresentations,employerevents,andpaneldiscussions)
orOCS/PILCEvents(includingpracticeintervieweventsandOCSledjobsearchandinterviewing
workshops)throughtheEventstab.

CALENDAR

ThisdisplaysupcomingOCSeventsthatareopentoyourclassyear.YoumayalsosaveOCSappointments
andothercareerrelatedcalendaritemstothispage.

NETWORKING

Wecurrentlydonotusethistab.

CLERKSHIPS

Studentsapplyingtoclerkships(otherthantheTaxCourt)shouldrefertotheClerkshipHandbookfor
moreinformationaboutthistab.

OCI

TaxandInternationalTaxstudents,pleasewatchyouremailformoreinformationaboutusingtheOCI
modulethroughCSM.

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Upload your resume to CSM

and opt-in to resume directory.
Submit your resume for resume
collections announced by email.

Set your geographical and

practice preferences broadly.

If relevant to your background,

consider public sector jobs. Meet
with PILC to discuss further.

Schedule time each week for

practice area and employer
research and job search, as a
class or regular appointment.

Explore practice areas and the

backgrounds of attorneys
practicing in those areas. Explore
employers, focusing on practice
areas, location, and culture. See
resources on reverse of this
checklist.

Create broad search agents on

CSM to receive all appropriate job
postings.

Revise resume following format in

LL.M. Job Search Resources
Handbook, prepare cover letter and
meet with an OCS career counselor
for a review.

EXPLORATION & RESEARCH:

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Generate lists of employers using

sites on the reverse side. Mail or email a resume and cover letter
addressed to partners/alumni
contacts in your target practice
group. Copy or cc the recruiting
office on your correspondence, if
applicable.

Ask your references for contacts,

especially if you are looking in a
new geographic market.

Speak with professors about

working as a research assistant, or
ask your professors about
additional resources in your
professional area of interest.

Volunteer to help with a research

project, symposium, or other project
to expand your contacts in the area.

Get in touch with your reference;

inform them on your job search and
seek their advice.

Contact employers you have not

heard from if you will be in town
for other interviews.

If you are looking outside of NYC,

tell employers in advance the dates
that you will be in town; consider
planning a trip for this purpose.

Keep track of employer responses,

and consider mailing additional
letters to more firms or cities based
on the number of interviews you
secure from your first mailing.

Follow-up on mailings (by email or

phone) approximately 14-17 days
after mailing. In most cases, contact
the recruiting coordinator for
follow-up. See sample script in the
Cover Letter section of the LL.M. Job
Search Resources Handbook.

Track job listings on CSM, USAJobs,

and other websites (see reverse side
of this checklist) and apply to any
that are applicable to your
background. Note any specific
requirements for candidates and
applications.

MAILINGS/APPLICATIONS:

Research attorneys with a similar

background to yours or who
practice in an area of interest to
you. Set up informational interviews
with these individuals. See the
Informational Interviewing Tip Sheet
in the CSM Document Library.

Identify NYU law student groups

and other organizations and
professional associations in your
target geographic area that might
be beneficial for creating additional
contacts. Attend events sponsored
by these organizations as well as
NYU Law events listed on the OnLine Calendar and in The Rocket
Docket.

NETWORKING:

NYU SCHOOL OF LAW - OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

LL.M. JOB SEARCH CHECKLIST

Contact all firms you did not have a

chance to meet with on campus by
sending your cover letter and
resume.

Send brief thank you email within

24 hours of interview.

Attend all employer-sponsored

and NYU or other events during
OCI or ISIP to make new contacts.

Prepare for your interviews by:

Researching employers (see
reverse).
- Reading the Interview Skills
Section of the LLM Job Search
Resources Handbook.
- Practicing answering and asking
questions.
- Preparing unofficial transcript,
writing sample, and reference
list.
-

Bid for all employers whose hiring

criteria you meet and who interest
you. Watch for important interview
scheduling deadlines.

Read all e-mails from OCS, and add

all deadlines and events to your
calendar. Be sure you complete all
registration and bidding described
in e-mails by deadlines, as
applicable.

OCI/TIP/ISIP:

Employer Research:
Law firm websites and brochures
AmLaw Surveys & other surveys on Law.com
www.law.com/career_center/lists_rankings.shtml
Vault Guidesavailable on CSM
Lexis Career Database, News Database and
Courtlink http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool
NALP Directory www.nalpdirectory.com
Martindale-Hubbell www.martindale.com
Westlaw Career Information (including access to
the Directory of Corporate Counsel)
http://lawschool.westlaw.com
FindLaw Career Center http://careers.findlaw.com/
Student Employment Critiqueson CSM

PARTIAL LIST OF SUGGESTED RESOURCES:

Job Postings:
There are numerous specialized job posting sites;
this list is not intended to be comprehensive:
CSM keep your profile and search agents
updated! https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/
Association of Corporate Counsel
http://jobs.acca.com/
USA Jobs (for federal government jobs)
www.usajobs.gov
Attorney Jobs Online www.attorneyjobsonline.com
New York City Bar Associations Career Center
http://l.ny.nyc.associationcareernetwork.com
Lexis/Martindale Career Center
http://martindale.com/Careers/Careers.aspx
American Bar Associations Career Counsel
www.abanet.org/careercounsel/jobs.html
Findlaw www.careers.findlaw.com
Law Jobs www.lawjobs.com
PSJD http://www.psjd.org/
Tax Talent www.taxtalent.com
Tax Executives Institute
http://www.tei.org/CAREERS/Pages/default.aspx
Council on State Taxation
http://www.cost.org/JobBank.aspx

Career Education (resume and cover letter

writing, interviewing, and networking tips,
additional resource lists):
Crossroads
http://www.nylj.com/nylawyer/crossroads/i
ndex.html
OCS Videos (on CSM), Materials/Handouts

Trade Publications and Websites:

The American Lawyer www.law.com
Subscribe to the Newswire
Cal Law www.law.com/jsp/ca/index.jsp
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
www.chicagolawbulletin.com
Legal Times (DC) www.law.com/jsp/dc/index.jsp
National Law Journal www.nlj.com
New York Law Journal www.nylj.com
New York Lawyer http://nylj.com/nylawyer
Subscribe to The Daily Buzz
LexisNexis Tax Center for Tax Notes Today and
BNA Daily Tax Report
www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool
Texas Lawyer www.law.com/jsp/tx/index.jsp

Practice Area Research:

Chambers & Partners Global and Regional Guides
www.chambersandpartners.com
IFLR Legal 1000 www.iflr1000.com
Vault Guidesavailable on CSM
ABA Sections
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/sections.html
(see the Tax and International Sections, etc.)
The Official Guide to Legal Specialties (at OCS)
The Legal 500 www.legal500.com
ABA Career Series www.abanet.org/careercounsel/
LexisONE Practice Area Guides
www.lexisone.com/legalresearch/legalguide/practic
e_areas/practice_areas_index.htm
Law Teaching/Academic Careers
http://its.law.nyu.edu/acp/content/

NYU SCHOOL OF LAW - OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

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Professional Associations & Networking

Opportunities:
New York City Bar Association www.nycbar.org
Practising Law Institute www.pli.edu
New York State Bar Association www.nysba.org
New York County Lawyers Association
www.nycla.org
Practicing Attorneys for Law Students Program
www.palsprogram.org
For Tax LL.M. Students:
American Bar Association Section of Taxation
www.abanet.org/tax/home.html
Institute for Professionals in Taxation www.ipt.org
National Tax Association www.ntanet.org
NYU Institute on Federal Taxation
www.scps.nyu.edu/ift
For International LL.M. Students:
American Bar Association International Section
www.abanet.org/intlaw/home.html
American Foreign Law Association www.aflalaw.org
International Bar Association www.ibanet.org
Regional and country-specific Bar associations such
as the South Asian Bar Association of New York
(http://www.sabany.org ), the French American Bar
Association (www.faba-law.com), etc. Use Google to
find one for your background.
Chamber of Commerce and Consulate General
from your home country

Locating Attorneys:
Attorney bios on firm websites
Martindale-Hubbell www.martindale.com or
through the Lexis Career Database
Directory of Corporate Counsel (available
on Westlaw)
The Leadership Library YellowBook Series
www.leadershipdirectories.com (access
from a hard-wired computer in a law school
building)

DRAFTINGYOURLL.M.RESUME

This section of the handbook is intended to provide advice about how to write a resume in the NYU
format, along with samples that suggest different ways of showcasing your credentials to provide
guidelinesasyoudraftyourLL.M.resume.

Westrongly recommendtheNYUformatandstyle,asoutlinedinthishandbook.Thisformathasbeen
developedthroughyearsofexperienceworkingwithlawstudentsandlegalemployers.Ideally,aresume
should be easily read and remembered by interviewers who often have no more than 30 seconds to
devotetothetask.TheNYUformatisdesignedtomaximizeyourabilitytocommunicateyourinformation
effectively and efficiently in these 30 seconds. Students pursuing a job search primarily overseas are
advisedtocreatetworesumes,oneinNYUformat,highlightingyourU.S.legaleducationandskills,andone
inthestandardformatofyourtargetcountry,todemonstrateyourglobalmarketabilitytoemployers.

Your resume and cover letter will precede you to an interview and will create that important first
impression an employer has of you. Just as significantly, your resume provides a framework for
discussiononceyouareintheinterview,soanythingontheresumeisfairgamefordiscussion!Finally,
your resume and cover letter are examples of your written work, and they serve as important, post
interviewremindersofwhoyouareprofessionally.Forallofthesereasons,itiscriticalthatyourresume
bedesignedtoputyourbestfootforwardinyourcommunicationwithanemployer.

Beforeyoucomposeyourfirstdrafts,orsitdowntodorevisions,askyourselfthesequestions:

What aspects of my background demonstrate the characteristics I believe will make me an

outstandinglawyer?Whatsetsmeapartfrommypeers?

Who will be reading my resume, and what do they want to know? If I were an employer, what
informationwouldIwanttohelpmedecidewhotointerviewandwhotohire?

Thegoalistoletyourindividualitycomethroughinaresumeandcoverletterthatsuccinctlydescribes
youreducationalandemploymenthistoryinawaythatmaximizesyourchancesofgettinginthedoorfor
aninterview.

Once you have written your drafts, check your efforts with a member of the Career Services staff by
emailingadrafttousorbringingyourresumewithyoutoanappointment.Keepinmindthatfeedback
from peers and others can vary and conflict, depending on the source. You will find Career Services
guidance to be specifically tailored to the graduate law students job search and thus very effective in
craftingstrongresumesandcoverletters.

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1. GENERALFORMATTING
Length
Alawstudentsresumeshouldrarelyexceedonepageinlength.Onepageresumesarethestandard
for U.S. legal employers, even for overseas offices. If you have had a previous career, or legal
experiencepriortoenrollingintheLL.M.degree,onewellcraftedparagraphcanoftenhighlightthe
transferableskillsthatwillbemostrelevanttoapostLL.M.employer.

You may need different versions of your resume to target different types of employers and/or
differentcities,dependingonyoursearch.

Some students with substantial relevant work experience (of four years of more) may include a
separate page of Representative Transactions to highlight your background. Similarly, substantial
publicationsshouldbelistedonasecondpageentitledPublications,whichcanprovideadditional
information to a curious employer, without distracting from your transferable skills and work
experience.

Studentsengagedinapublicinterestjobsearchmaywishtohaveatwopageresumeinordertofully
highlightsignificantvolunteerandpublicinterestexperience.Pleaseconsultwithacareercounselor
inthePublicInterestLawCenter(PILC)tocreateatargetedresumeforthiskindofsearch.

In cases where a student is applying to local employers outside of the U.S., he may want to also
preparearesumeorCVinthestandardformatandlanguageforthecountryinwhichheisapplying.
For example, if applying for a local German law firm, a two or three page CV in German may be
providedtotheemployerinadditiontotheNYUformatresume.

BulletPoints&Spacing
Unlikeabusinessresume,legalresumesdonotusebulletpoints.Yourjobdescriptionshouldlooklike
ablockparagraphmadeupofsentencefragments,eachstartingwithanactionverb.

Your resume should be singlespaced, with one space between each entry. Students with nonU.S.
software: please be aware that some nonU.S. word processing software has different standards of
spacing and may appear to be doublespaced even when the settings are single. This document is
singlespaced;pleasemakesureyourresumeissimilarlyspaced.YoumayuseacomputerintheOCS
withU.S.softwareifyouareunabletoadjustthespacingonyourowncomputer.

Fonts
Simple businesslike fonts are always preferable. Recommended fonts include: Times New Roman,
Garamond,andBookAntiqua.Useafontsizerangingfrom10.5to12points.Onlyyournameshould
be larger. Resist the temptation to mix fonts, to employ color printing, or to include symbols to
illustrateyourentries.

SectionheadingssuchasEducation,Experience,andAdditionalInformationshouldbewritten
using BOLD ALL CAPS. Schoolnamesandemployernamesshoulduse BOLD SMALL CAPS. Small
Caps can be created in Microsoft Word by clicking on Format and Font, then once the Font
formattingboxopens,checktheboxforSmallCaps.

Margins
Marginsshouldbeconsistentonallsides.Youmayadjustthemarginsofyourpagetocreatemore
space, but be aware of making the document appear too cramped. The minimum margin size
shouldbe.7inches.SetyourdocumenttotheU.S.standardLettersizedpaper(8x11),notA4,
under File, Page Setup, Paper in Microsoft Word. (Students enrolled in NYU@NUS, as well as
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students applying to positions exclusively outside of the U.S., may use A4 sized paper, if this is the
standardforyourtargetgeographicregion.)

PrintingandEmailing
When sending your resume via email, save the document as a .pdf file to preserve the formatting.
Hardcopyresumesshouldalwaysbelaserprintedonhighqualitybondpaper.Useonlywhiteoroff
white paper; do not use colored paper or ink. When sending a resume in hardcopy, always use a
matchingenvelopewiththeaddresstypedorprinted;donothandwritetheenvelope.

Proofreading&Consistency
Your resume should display consistent formatting and grammar throughout. If you choose to
abbreviate content such as degree names or titles, make sure that these abbreviations are used in
eachsectionoftheresume.

Makeabsolutelysureyouhavenotyposormisspelledwords.Donotrelyonyourcomputersspell
checkalone;rereadeverylineonyourresumecarefully.Yourresumeisanemployersfirstexposure
toyouasacandidate;yourintroductionshouldbeflawless.

2. THEHEADING

Thefontsizeforyournameshouldnotexceed14point; ALL CAPS isappropriate.Useyourfull,

formalname,ratherthananickname.Alwaysstartwithyourfirst(given)name,followedbyyourlast
(family) name. You can also include an English name, where appropriate. If you believe that a
prospectiveemployermightbeunabletoascertainyourgenderfromyourfirstname,youmayelect
to include the prefix Ms. or Mr. to assist recruitment administrators in properly addressing
correspondencetoyou.

Writeoutyouraddressinfull,usingtheU.S.mailstandard.Theusualformatforstatenamesistouse
the postal abbreviations for U.S. states. Cities in other countries should be listed with the country
name written out (i.e., Shanghai, China). The U.K. may be abbreviated. Do not include U.S. for
locationsintheU.S.

Someofthesampleresumesinthishandbookshowthestandardformtouseifyouwishtoinclude
bothalocalandpermanentaddress.Thepermanentaddressishelpfulwhenyouarejobhuntingina
specificcityandwanttodemonstrateapreviousconnectionwiththatlocation.Ifyouarelookingina
citytowhichyouhavenoparticularties,useonlyyourlocaladdress.

Includethebestphonenumbertoreceiveimportantcallsormessages.Besurethatyouroutgoing
messagecontainsabrief,professionalmessageinwhichyouclearlyidentifyyourselfmusic,jokes,
etc. are not appropriate. This is your first opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism to a
prospectiveemployer.

Includeyouremailaddress,preferablythesameonethatisinyourCSMprofile.Ifyouarenotusing
yourNYUemailaddress,besurethatyouremaillooksappropriateandprofessional.

Donotincludeitemssuchasdateofbirth,height,weightandconditionofhealth.Maritalstatusand
dependentinformationalsoarenotlegallyrelevant.

SampleHeading:
MR. TAKUYA KIMURA
110 West Third Street, #309
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-3333
example@nyu.edu
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3. BARADMISSION&PROFESSIONALASSOCIATIONS

List the states and/or countries in which you have been admitted, in which you are awaiting
admission, or in which you plan to take the bar. International students: be sure to check your
eligibilitytositfortheBarinaparticularstatebeforeincludingitinyourresume.Ifyouareadmitted
to practice in your home country or another jurisdiction, indicate any relevant test scores that an
employermayseek(suchastheFirstandSecondStateExamsforGermantrainedstudents).

You may also wish to list relevant professional memberships in this section. CPA, CFA and other
professionallicensescanbeincludedhereorinyourAdditionalInformationsection.

SampleBarAdmissions:
Planning to sit for the New York Bar Exam, July 20**
New York (20**), Pennsylvania (20**)
Passed July 20** New York State Bar Exam, application for admission pending
Admitted to practice in China, 20**

4. EDUCATION

Educationalinstitutionsarelistedinreversechronologicalorder(mostrecentfirst),withthedateyou
earned the degree. NYU will be the first law school shown on your resume, with the date of your
anticipated degree. Do not include dates of attendance, only the date (Month and Year) that you
receivedthedegree.

Include one entry for each degree you have earned. If you have earned one or more graduate
degrees, include a separate entry for each. Do not list preuniversity education (i.e. high school). If
you earned more than one degree from the same institution, you can list those degrees under the
institutionalnameonce.

InternationalStudents:AforeignlawdegreecanonlybeconsideredaJ.D.Equivalentwhenitisjust
that a threeyear graduate program following a fouryear undergraduate education. An
undergraduatelawdegreeistypicallynotconsideredtheequivalentofaU.S.J.D.Youshouldindicate
the title of your law degree in English, but you may include the name of the degree in the foreign
languageaswell.

Use BOLD SMALL CAPS forschoolnames.Includetheschoolnameandlocationinthefirstline,and

thedegreeearnedanddateofdegreeinthesecondline.

Honors/Activities:Includehonorsandactivitiesinthissection,suchasfellowshipsorscholarshipsfor
the NYU program or from your first law degree. Dates need not be included here. If you list
membershipinstudentorganizationsoronstudent/facultycommittees,providethefullnameofthe
organization and enough information so the reader may identify the activity. Avoid the use of
acronymsandabbreviations.Identifyofficesheldwhenappropriate(e.g.,InternationalLawSociety,
VicePresident).Evenifyouhaveonlyoneentryunderthatcategoryname,useHonorsratherthan
HonororActivitiesratherthanActivity.

Honors should be placed in order of priority, starting with the most distinguished, recognized or
prestigious.Forunfamiliarawards,includeabriefdescriptioninitalics.Activitiesshouldbelistedin
orderofimportanceofyourrolewiththeorganizationorthelengthofyourinvolvement.Ifyouhave
alargenumberofhonorsoractivities,includeonlythosethataremostprestigiousormostrelevant
to target employers. Highlight awards and activities that demonstrate your legal skills: writing
competitions,mootcourt,etc.
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Generally,J.D.studentsareselectedforjournalmembershipthroughacompetitiveprocess.Ifthisis
thecaseforyou,itisappropriatetodesignateyourposition(e.g.StaffEditor)underHonorswith
thejournaltitleinbolditalics.Specifyposition(s)heldwhenyouworkedonpublications.
If you are in a specialized program, such as the Tax LL.M., include your relevant law school
courseworkand/orGPA.
You also may want to include a reference to any substantial legal writing you have done, whether
published or not (see Publications on page 10). Remember that legal employers value strong
writingskills.

SampleEducationSection:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in Taxation, May 20**
Activities: Student Bar Association, LL.M. Representative
HEBREW UNIVERSITY, Jerusalem, Israel
LL.B. in Law and Economics, magna cum laude, June 20**
Honors:
Graduated in top 2% of class
Hebrew University Law Review, Editor
Activities: Low Income Taxpayers Clinic, Volunteer
SampleEducationSection:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in Corporation Law, May 20**
Honors:
Vanderbilt Scholar (full tuition merit-based scholarship)
Activities: International Law Society
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA, Mexico City, Mexico
Licenciado en Derecho (Law Degree), December 20**
Class Rank: 7 out of 110
Honors:
Awarded Special Honors on thesis Joint Ventures in Latin America

5.GRADES

IncludingNYULawSchoolGrades,GPA,etc.ontheresumeisnotpermittedforresumesthatareused
forFallandSpringOnCampusInterviews(OCI).ThisisaLawSchoolpolicythatappliestooncampus
interviewing only and was set so that prospective employers focus on a students history of
achievement,ratherthanonafewmonthsofgrades.SinceNYUsFallandSpringOCIProgramsare
lotterybased systems, students choose the employers with whom they wish to interview and
employersdonotprescreenapplicants.Employersreceivetheresumesofallcandidatesrequesting
tospeakwiththem,andinterviewsarescheduledbyacomputerlottery.Becausetheresumesdonot
contain any indication of law school academic performance, the employers cannot prejudge
applicants on that basis. Transcripts are only provided at the oncampus interview, when the
candidateandtheemployermeetfacetoface.

The International Student Interview Program, Taxation Interview Program, and NYU@NUS Asia Job
Fairareprescreened,andemployers mayaskstudentsfortranscriptspriortoselectingcandidates
for interviews. For these fairs and for mailings you send to employers independently of OCI, it is
acceptable to include an Unofficial GPA on your resume or include an unofficial transcript in your
correspondence. Please note that because there is no official calculation of GPA at NYU School of
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Law, any reference to a GPA in your professional correspondence must indicate that the GPA is
Unofficial.

Yourundergraduateandlawschoolgradesmayalwaysbeincludedonyourresume.

6. EXPERIENCE

Alllawrelatedpositions,paidandunpaid,shouldbelisted,inreversechronologicalorder.

InternationalStudents:Ifyoucompletedseveralinternshipsasarequirementforyourlawdegreeor
licensinginyourhomecountry,itishelpfultoindicatethesewerepartofarequiredprogram.

Ifyouareapplyingforpublicinterestemployment,describecommunityactivitiesthatdemonstratea
longtermcommitmenttopublicservice.PleasespeakwithacareercounseloratthePublicInterest
LawCenterforalladvicerelatingtothepublicinterestjobsearch.

UseBOLD SMALL CAPS foremployernamesinthefirstline.Listtheemployerlocationinplaintext.

Thesecondlineshouldincludeyourpositiontitlein Bold Italicsandthedatesworked(month,year).

MORRISON & FOERSTER, Palo Alto, CA

Summer Associate, June August 20**

The remaining paragraph will contain a description of your basic responsibilities, specific projects,
matters, and accomplishments, formatted as a paragraph of trailing fragment sentences. The
description should be written in the past tense using action verbs. Do not use the word I in the
description.Focusonyourindividualresponsibilities;bespecificwithrespecttolawrelatedissues.

If your employer is not likely to be easily identified, you may describe the employer in the first
sentence,forexample,Managedbudgetforthenationsoldestnonprofitorganizationsupporting
exploratorymountaineering.
Yourdescriptionsshouldmaintaintheconfidentialityofanyclientorthespecificnatureofcasesor
dealssoonedoesnotviolateconfidentialattorneyclientprivilege.Ratherthannametheclientor
transaction,usewordingsuchasantitrustcaseinvolvingamultinationalcorporation.Youarebeing
scrutinizedforyourgoodjudgmentaswellasyourpracticalexperience!
If you have limited legal experience, highlight your accomplishments and measurable results from
your previous nonlegal employment experience, and consider the skills you have developed which
are transferable to the law (research and analysis; oral and written communication; negotiation;
organizationandmanagementofcomplexprojects;developmentandimplementationofprogramsor
policies;supervisingofstaff,etc.).
IfyouhaveacceptedaResearchAssistant,TeachingAssistant,orInternshippositionfortheacademic
year, and the job has not yet begun, include the two lines of basic information, without an
accompanyingdescription.ThisentrycanfallunderyourNYUActivitiesorwithinyourExperience
section:
Activities: Professor Helen Scott, Research Assistant (Fall 2010)
Or:

PROFESSOR HELEN SCOTT, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Research Assistant, Fall 20**

Makeeverywordcount!Beginyoursentenceswithactiveverbsandfocusonthespecifics.Resistthe
temptation tofallintojargonandfillerexpressionsthat dont addvalue to yourjobdescriptions.
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Use action verbs and sentence fragments: Developed strategy forAnalyzedIndependently

authoredConducted intake interviewsPerformed due diligence review Avoid using
ResponsibilitiesincludedorWorkedforUseassistedonlywhereitbestdescribeswhatyou
did.Donotuseassistedwhenyouactuallyperformedataskifyouactuallyconductedresearch,
thereisnoneedtosaythatyouassistedattorneysinresearch.Considerthefollowingactionwords:

Convened
Accomplished
Reorganized
Judged
Coordinated
Accountedfor
Reported
Launched
Corresponded
Achieved
Represented
Learned
Counseled
Acquired
Researched
Lectured
Crafted
Acted
Resolved
Led
Created
Addressed
Responded
Located
Critiqued
Administered
Restored
Maintained
Managed
Dealtwith
Advised
Reviewed
Marketed
Defined
Advocated
Revised
Maximized
Delegated
Aided
Scheduled
Mediated
Delivered
Allocated
Screened
Mentored
Demonstrated
Analyzed
Selected
Monitored
Designed
Applied
Served
Motivated
Determined
Appointed
Solicited
Negotiated
Developed
Assessed
Solved
Observed
Devised
Assisted
Sought
Operated
Directed
Attained
Specified
Organized
Discovered
Audited
Structured
Oversaw
Dispensed
Authored
Studied
Participated
Displayed
Awarded
Submitted
Succeeded
Performed
Distributed
Briefed
Supervised
Persuaded
Documented
Built
Supported
Planned
Drafted
Calculated
Surveyed
Prepared
Edited
Carriedout
Synthesized
Presented
Educated
Chaired
Systematized
Produced
Encouraged
Classified
Targeted
Programmed
Established
Coached
Taught
Promoted
Examined
Collaborated
Tested
Provided
Executed
Communicated
Trained
Publicized
Expanded
Compiled
Translated
Published
Generated
Completed
Treated
Received
Identified
Composed
Tutored
Recognized
Implemented
Computed
Undertook
Recommended
Initiated
Conceived
Utilized
Reconciled
Interpreted
Concluded
Verified
Recruited
Interviewed
Conducted
Constructed
Volunteered
Reduced
Introduced
Consulted
Wrote
Regulated
Investigated
Contacted
Rendered
Involvedin
Contributed
Renovated
Joined

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TakealookatthefollowingJobDescriptionMakeovertoseehowmuchofadifferenceitcan
makeinthestrengthofyourresumetocraftyourjobdescriptionusingactionverbsinthepast
tenseandmoredetailedlanguage.
BEFORE:

SLEEPY, GRUMPY, SNEEZY & HAPPY, P.C., NY, NY

Law Clerk
Research and write briefs, memorandums and pleadings in the
areas of employment, labor and contract law. Assisted in trail
preparation and settlement negotiations. Watched meetings and
court proceedings.

AFTER:
SLEEPY, GRUMPY, SNEEZY & HAPPY, P.C., New York, NY
Law Clerk, June - August 2007
Researched a variety of complex matters, including an issue of first impression involving the
interpretation of regulations promulgated under the Americans with Disabilities Act, for labor
and employment litigation proceedings on behalf of management clientele of this prominent
mid-sized law firm. Drafted appellate brief in age discrimination lawsuit. Enjoyed extensive
contact with clients and opposing counsel.

7.ADDITIONALINFORMATION

This category typically includes information (e.g. foreign languages, professional certifications,
etc.)thathassomebearingupontheworkyouhopetodo.Thisisalsotheplacetoincludetwoor
three personal interests or hobbies, if you have extra space on your resume. While not
necessarilydirectlyrelevanttothejobbeingsought,personalinterestsorhobbiesmayserveto
foster a bond with the interviewer who shares a common interest or to demonstrate a certain
skill.

Language Skills: You need not be fluent to mention your training in another language, just be
absolutely accurate in the way you describe your oral and written language abilities. Fluent
means that you can carry on a business negotiation in that language this level is most readily
applicableinalegalsetting.Ifyouareanativespeakerofalanguage,statethatexplicitly.Keepin
mindthatknowledgeoflegalandbusinessterminologycanrequireadditionaltraining.Indicating
proficiency in or conversational may be more appropriate. With either, you should be
prepared to conduct a conversation in that language in the interview. You may wish to note a
workingknowledgeorstudyofaparticularlanguage.

Interests:Thepurposeofthissectionistodemonstratethatyouareaninteresting,engaged,well
rounded person. It is an opportunity to add balance to your resume. It also gives you the
opportunity to build rapport with your interviewer. Any interests you include in the Additional
Information section must be activities you can discuss with knowledge and enthusiasm. These
interestsshouldalsosetyouapartfromothercandidates;readingandwatchingTVarenotunique
interests.Itisusuallyadvisabletoavoidanyparticularlycontroversialactivitiesorhobbies.Such
entriesmightnotsendtheprofessionalmessageyouaretryingtoconvey,ortheymayraiseissues
for the prospective employer which are not relevant to your candidacy (e.g., hunting, gambling,
brewingbeer).
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You need not include computer training that every student shares, such as Proficiency in
MicrosoftWord;WestlawandLexistraining.Thisisassumedbyemployers.

SampleAdditionalInformationSection:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages:
French (native), German and English (fluent), Spanish (reading)
Interests:
Enjoy competitive running, skydiving, and soccer. Lived in Hong Kong and
London.
SampleAdditionalInformationSection:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certified Public Accountant, State of New York. Employed as a consultant, providing tax
preparation services to individuals and small businesses (20**-present). Avid college
basketball fan; enjoy all spectator sports and gourmet French cooking.

SampleAdditionalInformationSection:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proficient in spoken and written Italian; traveled throughout Sicily for month prior to
commencing law school. Avid speed skater; nationally ranked in short-track skating
throughout high school and college. Enjoy jazz guitar, reading fiction and poetry.

8. REFERENCES
There is noneed to include at the bottom of the resume References Available Upon Request.
Thisisassumed.Youshouldprepareareferencelisttoprovidetoemployersataninterview.

9. PUBLICATIONS

You may wish to list published or unpublished writing unrelated to law school if you feel the
informationwouldenhanceyourdesirabilityasanapplicantandprovidefurtherevidenceofyour
writingabilities.Ifunpublished,bepreparedtoproduceacopyforapotentialemployertoread.
Remember that if you refer to your writing in your resume, you may be expected to discuss its
substanceinsomedetailintheinterview.Ifyoudonothaveroomonyourresumetolistyour
publications,youmaycreateaseparatepagelistingyoursignificantpublications.Startthispage
withthesameheadingasyourresume.
10.OTHERRESUMEFORMATS

Functional resumes and targeted resumes generally are not useful in the context of law
studentjobsearches,unlessthecandidatehassignificantpriorworkexperiencebeforeattending
law school and/or entering a graduate program. If you think that one of these formats would
workbetterforyouthanthereversechronologicalresumeformatdescribedabove,weencourage
youtomeetwithacareercounselorbeforefinalizingyourresume.

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LL.M.RESUMECHECKLIST

OverallAppearance:Neat,consistent,perfect?
____ Limitresumetoonepage(forU.S.lawfirmsandISIPapplications).
____ Useconsistentformattingandpunctuation.
____ Usestandard8x11(Lettersize)paper.
____ Proofreadcarefully.Correctspellingandtypographicalerrors.
____ Usesinglespaceformatting.
____ SeeLL.M.ResumeHandbookforformattingsamples.
____ UsetheattachedLL.M.ResumeTemplatewhenredraftingyourresume.

Layout:Doesitlookprofessional?
____ Margins:Marginsshouldbethesameontop,bottom,right,andleftwheneverpossible.
____ Font:Useaprofessionalfont,suchas Times New Roman.Avoidusing Courier.Generally,useafont
sizeof12pt.foryournameand11pt.fortherestoftheresume (this text is 11pt. Times New
Roman).
____ Typeface:Avoidusingtoomuchboldortoomanyitalics;itisdifficulttoreadandnothingstandsout.
____ Use BOLD ALL CAPS onyourname; BOLD SMALL CAPS onyourschoolnamesandemployernames.
(ForSmallCaps,inWord,clickonFormatFontEffectsandselectsmallcaps).
____ Usebolded italics onyourjobtitles.
____ Turnhyperlinksoffwhenwritingyouremailaddress,itshouldbeplainblacktext: abc123@nyu.edu.
____ Donotusebulletsanywhere,exceptinyourjobdescriptionswherethetextofyourjobdescriptionis
morethansixlines.Eachbulletshouldgroupsimilartasksorskillsortasksthatrelatetoaparticular
practicearea.Bulletsshouldappearas;avoidusingperiods,asterisks,arrowsordashes.

Marketing:Dokeyqualificationsstandout?
____ Barstatus:IndicateBaradmissionsstatus(PassedJuly20**NewYorkStateBarExam,applicationfor
admissionpending)orintentiontositforBar.
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Exam, July 20**
____ Education:GenerallyEducationprecedesExperienceifpromotingyourLL.M.specialization.Include
degreedatesonly,notdatesofattendance.Beconsistentinwritingoutorabbreviatingyourdegreetitles.
IfyouuseLL.M.thenalsouseJ.D.orLL.B.IfyouuseMasterofLawsuseJurisDoctor,etc.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in Taxation, May 20**

ForTaxLL.M.s,listrelevantcourseworkasaJ.D.;
LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA
J.D., May 20**
Tax GPA: 3.8 (5 courses)
or
Tax Coursework: Income Taxation (A), Estate Planning (A-), Trusts & Estates (B+),
International Tax (A-)

____ Experience:Preferredformat:
SHEARMAN & STERLING, Paris, France
Job Title, May 20** July 20**
Job description

Listpositionswithfacultymembersandjudgesasfollows:
PROFESSOR JEROME COHEN, NYU SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Research Assistant, Fall 20**
THE HONORABLE GEORGE BLAIR, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, E.D.N.Y., Brooklyn, NY
Judicial Intern, December 20** present

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Ifyouworkedatthesameorganizationtwice,thereisnoneedtolistittwice.

Example1:Sameemployer,differentjobtitles,substantiallysimilarresponsibilities
XYZ CORPORATION, New York, NY
Assistant Manager, June 20** August 20**; Administrative Aide, May 20** May 20**

Example2:Sameemployer,differentjobtitles,differentresponsibilities
XYZ CORPORATION, New York, NY
Assistant Manager, June 20** August 20**

Administrative Aide, May 20** May 20**

Relevance:Hasoutofdateandextraneousmaterialbeeneliminated?
____ Placethemostrelevantinformationfirst.Inyourjobdescriptions,focusfirstonthosesubstantivetasks
requiringskillsthattheemployerwillmostvalue.WhenlistingHonorsandActivitiesundereachschool,
listfirstthosethatwillbeofmostsignificancetotheemployer,suchasscholarships,awardsinyour
practiceareaorlegalwritingormootcourtawards.
____ Inyourjobdescriptions,eliminateorplacelastthosetasksthatareministerial.
____ Yourexperienceincludesseveralpositionsthatcouldbestbedescribedinamoregeneralfashionunder
thecategoryofAdditionalInformation.Example:Workedduringthesummersandtheacademicyear
whileincollegetohelpdefrayeducationalexpenses;positionsincludedlifeguard,bartender,andoffice
worker.
____ Yourdescriptionistoodetailedorinappropriatefortheresume.Includethisinformationinyourcover
letterordiscussinaninterview.
____ Includemembershipinanyrelevantprofessionalassociations(suchastheABASectionofTaxationorthe
InternationalBarAssociation)

WritingStyle:Isiteasytogetapictureofyourqualifications?Doyouuseactionverbs?
____ Bemoreconciseinyourjobdescriptions.
____ Starteachsentenceinyourjobdescriptionswithastrongskillverbinthepasttense.Useverbsthat
preciselydescribewhatyoudid.Avoidvagueverbs,suchashandled,dealtwith,workedon,and
interacted.
____ Usevariedlanguage,yourdescriptionisrepetitive.
____ SeefulllistofactiveverbsintheLL.M.ResumeHandbook.
____ Reviseawkwardsentences.Watchfordanglingclausesthatmodifythewrongpartofsentences.

Specificity:Doyouavoidgeneralities?Doyouemphasizespecificskillsandaccomplishments?
____ Focusonspecificinformationaboutyourexperience.Bespecificaboutwhatyoudidwithrespectto
projectsorproducts.
____ Indescribingallpositions,focusonskillsandaccomplishmentsthattheemployersyouaretargetingwill
mostvalue.Emphasizeskillsthataresimilartotheskillsthatlawyersuseandaretransferabletothe
practiceoflaw,e.g.,research,writing,negotiating,analyzing,evaluating,problemsolving,decision
making,supervising,managing.Writingexperiencemayincludepreparationofanytypeofdocument
includingreports,surveyresults,ornewspaperormagazinearticles.Youcanalsopointoutclientcontact
orexperienceinhiringandtrainingnewemployees.
____ Indescribinganylegalorlawrelatedpositions,indicatetheareasofpractice;relevantlegalissuesthat
showthescopeofyourexperience,andthedocumentsyoudrafted(e.g.,memorandaoflaw,affidavits,
complaints,wills,leases,corporateminutes).Ifyoupreparedmotionpapers,statethetypesofmotions,
(e.g.,summaryjudgment,changeofvenue,consolidation).
____ Useassistedonlywhereitbestdescribeswhatyoudid.Avoidassistedwhenyouactuallyperformed
thetask.Forexample,ifyouactuallyconductedresearch,thereisnoneedtosaythatyouassisted
attorneysinresearchsimplybecauseattorneysweresupervisingyourworkproduct.

Essentials
____ Includeyourcurrentaddress,onetelephonenumber,andoneemailaddress.UsetheU.S.PostalService
standardforyouraddress,asinthesampleresumes.
____ Donotincludepersonaldataregardingyourhealth,age,height,weight,orfamily.
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LL.M.RESUMETEMPLATE
FIRST NAME LAST NAME

Street Address
City, State Abbreviation Zip
Cell Phone #
email address (remove auto-formatting/underlining)

BAR STATUS
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Exam, July 20__

EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in ___________, May 20**
Honors:
Honor Name
Activities:
Activity, Title (i.e., Member)
LAW SCHOOL, City, State Abbreviation/Country
Degree Abbreviation, Month 20**_
Honors:
Honor Name
Activities:
Activity, Title
UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION, City, State Abbreviation/Country
Degree Abbreviation in ____________, Month 20**
Honors:
Honor Name
Activities:
Activity, Title

EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYER NAME, City, State Abbreviation
Title, Month 20** Month 20**
Description. Use trailing fragment sentences.
Descriptions should be 3-6 lines, depending on your level of experience.
EMPLOYER NAME, City, State Abbreviation
Title, Month 20** Month 20**
Description.
EMPLOYER NAME, City, State Abbreviation
Title, Month 20** Month 20**
Description.
EMPLOYER NAME, City, State Abbreviation
Title, Month 20** Month 20**
Description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages:
Interests:

List languages spoken and level of proficiency here.

Other information that does not fit elsewhere on resume. Enjoy x, y and z.

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SAMPLERESUMES

TaxLL.M.StudentHighlightsJ.D.TaxCourses
TaxLL.M.StudentSeparatesLegalandAccountingExperience
TaxLL.M.StudentExecutiveLL.M.
InternationalLL.M.Student
InternationalLL.M.StudentMultipleLawDegrees
InternationalLL.M.StudentSignificantWorkExperience
InternationalLL.M.StudentShorttermInternships
InternationalLL.M.StudentNYU@NUS

ThesampleresumesinthisHandbookaredesignedtoserveasguidesforyourownresumedrafting.
Theyshouldnotbecopiedsubstantively.Yourresumeshouldbeuniqueandareflectionofyour
personalexperiences.

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TaxLL.M.StudentHighlightsJ.D.TaxCourses
CHRISTOPHER R. LEE
240 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
(212) 736-1111
christopher.r.lee@nyu.edu
BAR STATUS
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Exam, July 20**
Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, May 20**
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Villanova, PA
Juris Doctor, May 20**
Class Rank: Top 15% Tax GPA: 3.678
Tax Courses: Taxation of Trusts, Estates and Gifts; Corporation Taxation; Federal Income Taxation;
Advanced Corporate Taxation
Honors:
Raymond Joseph Harris Scholarship
Activities: Villanova Intramural Sports
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, May 20**
Major:
History
GPA:
Major 3.9; Overall 3.5
Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa; Dean's List
Activities: Campus Coordinator, Race for the Cure, directed event raising $25,000 for cancer research
KOREA UNIVERSITY, Seoul, South Korea
Foreign Exchange Student, Fall 20** Spring 20**
EXPERIENCE
THE HON. DENNIS JACOBS, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, SECOND CIRCUIT, New York, NY
Judicial Intern, May 20** August 20**
Conducted extensive legal research and writing on a variety of issues, such as the perimeters of the RICO
forfeiture provision and the application of the federal sentencing guidelines. Prepared comprehensive bench
memoranda submitted to the entire Second Circuit panel prior to consideration of cases.
VOLUNTARY INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, Philadelphia, PA
Tax Preparer, 20** 20**
Prepared Federal and State income tax forms for members of the community, including but not limited to
Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 540 and 540EZ as well as Schedules A and B.
RICHARD M. OCHROCH, ESQ., Philadelphia, PA
Law Clerk, June August 20**
Handled preparations for commercial litigation for a Philadelphia trial attorney. Researched and drafted legal
memoranda, drafted and answered pleadings and interrogatories, and took statements from witnesses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages:
Fluent in Chinese; conversational in Korean
Student member of the ABA Section on Taxation. Enjoy chess, soccer and classical music. Traveled
extensively in Asia.
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TaxLL.M.StudentSeparatesLegalandAccountingExperience
LAUREN KESSLER
(718) 678-3827
lauren.kessler@nyu.edu

Local Address:
1234 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Permanent Address:
4400 West Eighth Street
Houston, TX 77092

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
State Bar of Texas, 20**
Certified Public Accountant, Certificate Number 12345, June 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in Taxation, May 20**
Honors:
Graduate Tax Program Scholarship (partial tuition merit-based scholarship)
TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, New Orleans, LA
J.D., May 20**
GPA: 3.3
Tax GPA: 3.6 (4 Courses)
Honors:
Order of the Coif
Recipient of Prentice-Hall Tax Award
Activities:
Tulane Law Review, Articles Editor
Jewish Law Students Association
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA, Lafayette, LA
B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, May 20**
Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
BRICE, MANKOFF & BARRON, Dallas, TX
Summer Associate, permanent offer extended, May 20** August 20**
Researched and prepared legal memoranda on topics including federal excise taxes, tax consequences
of leveraged lease transactions and federal tax considerations of private foundations; reviewed and
made recommendations regarding trust instruments and administration; drafted real estate documents,
civil litigation pleadings and interrogatories; performed legislative history research.
MILLING, BENSON, WOODWARD, HILLYER, PIERSON & MILLER, New Orleans, LA
Law Clerk, September 20** April 20**
Researched and prepared legal memoranda on various topics of taxation; drafted trust instruments and
other legal documents.
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
PREJEAN AND THIBODAUX CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, Lafayette, LA
Senior Staff Accountant/Certified Public Accountant, September 20** - August 20**
Prepared corporate, partnership and individual income tax returns; designed and implemented
financial accounting systems; prepared and analyzed financial statements; managed and trained office
personnel and entry-level accountants; coordinated continuing professional education program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
French (fluent); Spanish (conversational); Russian (reading)
Enjoy tennis, hiking and skiing
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TaxLL.M.StudentExecutiveLL.M.

JULIA SANDERS
123456 Leafy Lane
Houston, TX 77055
(832) 555-1212
julia.sanders@nyu.edu
BAR STATUS
Admitted in Texas, June 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for Executive LL.M. in Taxation, May 20**
Relevant Coursework: Corporate Tax I & II, Partnership Taxation, Taxation of Property Transactions
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER, Houston, TX
J.D., cum laude, May 20**
GPA:
3.56
Tax GPA:
3.8 (5 courses)
Honors:
Houston Business and Tax Law Journal, Senior Articles Editor
Activities: The Association of Women in Law, Member
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX
B.B.A. in Accounting, May 20**
Honors:
Deans List (all semesters)
Activities:
Womens Cross-Country Team, Member
EXPERIENCE
MUNSCH HARDT KOPF & HARR PC, Houston, TX
Associate, September 20** Present
Summer Associate, Summer 20**
Work closely with partners and associates in the areas of federal corporate and partnership income tax
matters and related individual and state income tax issues. Provide tax advice and planning for all
aspects of taxable and tax-free stock and asset acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs and reorganizations,
including Section 351 transactions, Section 355 spin-offs and Subchapter S elections. Conduct
extensive legal research and draft memoranda on matters such as tax consequences of choices of entity
for a variety of businesses and transfer or disposition of family businesses. Advise clients regarding
tax credit planning, like-kind exchanges, executive compensation, personal income tax liabilities and
estate planning. Prepare Form 1023 applications for recognition of exempt status under Section
501(c)(3).
THE HON. KEITH ELLISON, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, S.D. TEX., Houston, TX
Judicial Intern, May 20** August 20**
Performed legal analysis of pending cases and prepared bench memoranda to aid the Judge in the
disposition of pending civil and criminal matters. Attended evidentiary hearings, pre-trial
proceedings, settlement negotiations and conferences in chambers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Memberships: Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas, Tax Section
Languages:
Spanish (intermediate)
Interests:
Enjoy long distance running, tennis and sailing.
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InternationalLL.M.Student
EDWARD T. GRAVER
240 Mercer Street, Apt. 444
New York, New York 10012
(212) 443-7832
etgraver@nyu.edu
BAR ADMISSION
Admitted to the Ontario Bar, The Law Society of Upper Canada, February 20**
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Examination, July 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, New York
Candidate for Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporation Law, May 20**
Honors:
New Brunswick Law Foundation Graduate Scholarship in Law
Activities:
Student Bar Association, LL.M. Representative
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, London, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), with distinction, June 20**
Rank:
Graduated in top 2 percent
Honors:
Dean's Honor List (all years)
Richard DeBoo Publisher's Award for highest grade in Corporate Law
University of Western Ontario Law Journal, Editorial Staff
Study Abroad:
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Fall 20**
Selected as a participant in the Canada-United States Law Institute Exchange Program,
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO RICHARD IVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, London, Ontario, Canada
B.A. (Honors), in Business Administration, June 20**
Concentration in Finance and International Finance
Activities:
Teaching Assistant, Introductory Business, September 20** to May 20**
President, Debating Union; First Prize Winner, Harvard Model U.N.
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR STEPHEN CHOI, NYU SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, New York
Research Assistant, August 20** present
Conduct research in area of securities law, in particular, regarding impartiality and securities arbitration
awards.
ADAMS KELLY, Toronto, Canada
Student-At-Law, May 20** August 20**
Worked in the corporate and litigation departments of full-service law firm with over 120 lawyers. Drafted
legal documents, including share purchase agreements and trust agreements. Researched and prepared legal
memoranda on securities law. Argued interlocutory motion and conducted a small claims trial.
Summer Law Student, June 20** April 20**
Worked in the litigation department researching and preparing legal memoranda regarding bankruptcy law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fluent in French (studied for 5 years and lived in Paris for one year)
Enjoy gourmet French cooking, skiing, traveling, and rock climbing.

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InternationalLL.M.StudentMultipleLawDegrees
AMELIE POULAIN
New York Address:
110 West Third Street, #999A
New York, NY 10099
(212) 999-9999
amelie.poulain@nyu.edu

Paris Address:
9999 rue Boissy
88888 Paris
France
+33 1 42 99 99 99

BAR ADMISSION
Member of the Paris Bar, April 20**
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Exam, July 20**

EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for Master of Laws (LL.M.), May 20**
UNIVERSITY OF PARIS I - PANTHEON-SORBONNE, Paris, France
DEA Droit des Affaires (Major: Business Law), July 20**
UNIVERSITY OF PARIS II - PANTHEON-ASSAS, Paris, France
Matrise Droit des Affaires (Major: Business Law), with High Honors (Mention Bien), June 20**
Activities: European Business Lawyers Association, Member
Comparative Law Society, Member
Licence Droit Priv (Major: Private Law), with Honors (Mention Assez Bien), June 20**

EXPERIENCE
HEBERT SMITH, Paris, France
Associate, January 20**July 20**
Advised corporate and real estate clients in transactions such as (i) sales, acquisitions and sales and
leasebacks of building portfolios, and (ii) mergers and acquisitions of real estate companies. Advised
leading German company during its acquisition of a publicly-listed French company. Negotiated and
drafted corporate and real estate documents including joint venture contracts, asset purchase agreements and
commercial leases. Structured acquisitions including setting up acquisition vehicles and related financing.
Managed teams of junior associates during due diligence investigations.
UNIVERSITY OF PARIS II - PANTHEON-ASSAS, Paris, France
Assistant Teacher, September 20** July 20**
Taught courses (Travaux dirigs) in securities and asset law to matrise students.
DUBARRY LE DOUARIN VEIL, Paris, France
Legal Intern, May September 20**
Participated in transactions relating to mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. Advised clients during
the process of acquiring companies, the set-up and restructuring of joint ventures.
SCP JACQUES ET XAVIER VUITTON, Paris, France
Legal Intern, January May 20**
Drafted defense briefs and briefs in demand for the High Court (Cour de Cassation).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: French (native language); English (fluent); Spanish (conversational)

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InternationalLL.M.StudentSignificantWorkExperience
LUIS MIGUEL MARTINEZ
240 Mercer Street, Apt. 222
New York, New York 10012
(212) 222-2222
luis.martinez@nyu.edu
BAR ADMISSION
Admitted in Mexico, 20**
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Examination, July 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, New York
Candidate for LL.M. in Corporation Law, May 20**
Honors: Recipient of Inter-American Development Bank Scholarship
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA, Mexico City, Mexico
Licenciado en Derecho (Law Degree), December 20**
Rank:
7 out of 110
Honors: Academic scholarship (full-tuition scholarship awarded on the basis of academic merit)
Awarded Special Honors on thesis Joint Ventures in Latin America
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
ROJAS Y PERALES, A.C., Mexico City, Mexico
Senior Associate, August 20** July 20**
Associate, December 20** July 20**
Law Clerk, February 19** November 20**
Advised investment bank, commercial bank and foreign investor clients of leading Mexican law firm with over 40
lawyers in the areas of corporate and securities law, project finance and banking law:
Corporate and Securities Law: Negotiated and drafted contracts, corporate documents and delivered opinions on
corporate and capital markets law. Conducted due diligence investigations and drafted due diligence reports.
Researched and drafted memoranda and opinions on a wide variety of corporate law matters. Coordinated the
incorporation of legal entities and day-to-day corporate activities of Mexican companies.
Project Finance: Participated in the development and financing of infrastructure projects. Reviewed bidding
procedures, public contracts awards and financing documentation.
Banking Law: Provided legal advice regarding the incorporation of affiliates of foreign financial institutions in
Mexico as a result of the 20** amendments to the Mexican Banking Act. Served as counsel to two major automobile
industry financing entities regarding their credit operations.
BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO INTERIOR (BNCI), Tampico, Mexico
Summer Legal Intern, May August 20**
Managed contractual negotiations in the refinancing of debt by Mexican investors in connection with the acquisition
of warehouse units in California. Coordinated with a California law firm regarding the foreclosure process of some
of the warehouse units to obtain payment from the debtors in default. Reviewed loan agreements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Spanish (native); English (fluent)
Citizenships: U.S. citizen; Mexican citizen
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InternationalLL.M.StudentShorttermInternships
SANJEEV GUPTA
110 West Third Street, #333B
New York, NY 10099
(212) 999-9999
sgupta@nyu.edu
BAR ADMISSION
Member, Bar Council of Delhi, India, December 20**
Plan to sit for the New York State Bar Examination, July 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Candidate for LL.M. in International Legal Studies, May 20**
Honors:
Hugo Grotius Scholarship (full scholarship awarded on the basis of academic merit)
Activities:
Graduate Editor, Journal of Law and Business
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES, Kolkata, India,
Combined B.A./LL.B. (Hons.), April 20**
Class Rank:
8/77
Activities:
Convener, Constitutional Law Society
Member, Student Body Executive Committee
Member, University Debating Team
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
AMARCHAND & MANGALDAS & SURESH A. SHROFF & CO., Mumbai, India
Intern, September 20**
Researched corporate law and reviewed transaction documents in multi-million dollar energy company
acquisition.
AZB & PARTNERS, Mumbai, India
Intern, March May 20**
Drafted memoranda of advice and responses on emigration, labor, property, corporate, pledges and
securities, advertising, foreign investment, competition and intellectual property law. Prepared a paper
for FICCI Capital Markets Committee on person acting in concert under takeover code. Reviewed
various agreements, due diligence reports and documents pertaining to the closing of transfer of business
and share transfer transactions.
FOX AND MANDAL, Kolkata, India
Intern, May 20**
Drafted petitions, opinions and legal notices. Researched property, labor and civil law.
MR. GOURAB K. BANNERJI, SENIOR ADVOCATE, SUPREME COURT, New Delhi, India
Intern, March April 20**
Attended court proceedings and assisted in drafting pleadings and documentation pertaining to arbitration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enjoy karate, philosophy and photography. Volunteered with Kolkata legal assistance program
throughout law school.

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InternationalLL.M.StudentNYU@NUS
LILY WU
Block 1C, Depot Road, #02-21
Singapore 102001
+65 xxxx - xxxx
lw999@nyu.edu
BAR ADMISSION
Plan to sit for the New York Bar Exam, July 20**; Admitted to practice in China, 20**
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW & NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, Singapore
Candidate for Dual Degree LL.M. in Global Business Law, May 20**
Concentration: Corporate & Financial Services Law
Honors:
David Marshall Scholar (full-tuition merit-based scholarship)
PEKING UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Beijing, China
LL.B., June 20**
Class Rank:
2/165
Honors:
Peking University Excellent Student Award (20**)
Wall Street Journal Asia Legal Writing Contest, Second Prize
Activities:
Law Students Society, Co-Chair
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
FANGDA PARTNERS, Beijing, China,
Associate, June 20** - May 20**
Worked closely with partners in one of Chinas leading law firms, advising clients on mergers and
acquisitions transactions and foreign direct investment projects in China. Drafted corporate documents
and contracts, including articles of association, joint venture contracts, share and asset purchase
agreements, technology transfer agreements, and employment agreements. Performed due diligence
reviews and drafted reports. Major projects included $100 million sale of one of the largest hotels in
China to an international investor.
SUPREME PEOPLES COURT OF CHINA, Beijing, China
Summer Intern, May 20** - August 20**
Conducted research in the areas of corporate, unfair competition, and intellectual property law. Drafted
court decisions. Attended court hearings. Initiated contact with foreign Justices and attorneys regarding
international judicial conference.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CHAOYANG DISTRICT LAW AID ASSOCIATION, Beijing, China
Volunteer, September 20** - July 20**
Advised individuals on family law, criminal law and credit disputes. Represented financially-eligible low
income individuals and families in civil legal matters in court.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mandarin (native), English (fluent), French (beginner). Competitive gymnast (1999-2003).

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COVERLETTERS

A cover letter is your vehicle to express real interest in an employer (specific knowledge about the
organization)andaclear statement ofthereasons youareseekingemploymentwiththisorganization.
Yourcoverletteralsoservesasasampleofyourwriting;astrong,clearlywrittencoverlettercanhelp
your application stand out. The cover letter is a place for you to highlight your skills, assets and
accomplishmentsthatwouldbemostbeneficialtotheemployer.Itisyouropportunitytosellyourselfto
theemployerandexplainthewaysinwhichyoucancontributetotheorganization.
TipsforSuccessfulCoverLetterWriting
1.GeneralCoverLetterTips:

Cover letters and resumes may be sent via email or regular mail. Most employers today prefer e
mail,unlessotherwiseindicatedinthejoblistingoremployerswebsite.Ifyouchoosetoemailyour
coverletter,includetheletterinthebodyofyouremail,aswellasanattachment.Youshouldattach
all documents in .pdf format, when possible, to ensure that your formatting is retained. When
sendingviaemail,itisnotnecessarytoincludeyourownortheemployersmailingaddressesatthe
topoftheemail;however,doincludeyourcontactinformation(address,phonenumber,andemail
address) at the bottom as a signature underneath your name. Always use formal salutations (i.e.
DearMs.Jones);rememberthatemailisstillprofessionalcorrespondenceandshouldalwaysbe
treatedassuch!UsetheCoverLetterOutlinesinthissectionasformattingguides.

Alwaysaddressyourcoverlettertoaspecificindividual.Inthecase of lawfirms,youshoulddirect
your correspondence to the partner in charge of the department or practice group in your area of
interest or someone with whom you share a common background (i.e., you went to the same law
school,orspeakthesamelanguages),andcopyorcctherecruitingadministratorforeasyfollow
up. We find applicants have much greater success when they research individual contacts for their
letters, rather than sending letters to the firms recruiting administrator. You can use the advanced
searchfeatureonwww.martindale.comtofindNYUSchoolofLawgraduates,graduatesofyourfirst
lawschool,lawyersworkinginaparticulararea,aswellaslawyerswhospeakaparticularlanguage.
Youcanuseotherresourcessuchasthefirmswebsitesorwww.chambersandpartners.comtofind
partnersinyourpracticearea.Ifthisinformationisnotavailable,youmaydirectcorrespondenceto
therecruitingcoordinatororthehiringpartner.TheirnamescanbefoundintheNALPDirectoryof
LegalEmployersonlineatwww.nalpdirectory.comoronthefirmswebsite.PleasespeakwithanOCS
careercounselortodeterminethebestresourcesfortargetingyourjobsearch.

Researchbeforeyouwrite.Youraimistoexplainhowyourskillsandbackgroundaresuitedtothe
workandneedsoftheorganizationyouaretargeting.

Matchthestyleandformattingofyourcoverlettertothatofyourresume.

Useyourownworkproduct!Studentswhocopythesamplesinourresumehandbookdirectlysound
identicaltotheirLL.M.classmates.Thesamplesareintendedasguidesforyourownwriting.Many
employers will use your cover letter as an indication of your writing abilities. Use the Cover Letter
Outlinebelowasatemplatefortheformat,butnotthecontent,ofyourcoverletter.

Check your spelling and grammar. Cover letters should be clear and concise and should serve as a
strong demonstration of your writing. Vary your sentence structure; avoid starting every sentence
withI.Trytousedescriptiveverbswhenwritingaboutyourpastexperiences.Foraguidetowriting
style and grammar, take a look at The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White (also
knownasStrunkandWhite).

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Your computers spellcheck feature can mislead you! The following sentence is not flagged by
MicrosoftWordsspellingorgrammarcheck:ThrewmylogassociationwithyouParisoffice,Isaw
thereelworkproductdunbyethe legalstaph.Ifpossible,askyourcareercounselor(oratrusted
friend)toreviewyourcoverletterbeforeyousendit.Thereshouldbenotypos!

2.TheFirstParagraph/Opening:

Thefirstparagraphofyourcoverlettershouldstateyourreasonsforsendingaresumetoaparticular
employer.Forexample:IamwritinginresponsetoyourlistingwiththeOfficeofCareerServicesat
NewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaworIamwritingbecauseIaminterestedintheareaofsecurities
law, and your firm has an exceptionally strong capital markets practice. In addition, it is your
opportunity to expand on the general information in your resume and make it specific to the
particularjobforwhichyouareapplying.

Example:IamastudentintheGraduateTaxProgramatNewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaw
andexpecttoreceivemyLL.M.inTaxationinMay20**.Iamwritingtoexpressmyinterest
inanassociatepositionwithFox&Siegel.

Example:IamcurrentlypursuinganLL.M.inCorporationLawatNewYorkUniversitySchool
ofLawasaFulbrightScholar,andIwouldliketobeconsideredforanassociatepositionat
Vanderbilt,McKay,Redlich&Sexton.

Thebestwaytobeginanycoverletter:[Nameofcontact]recommendedthatIcontactyou.Those
sevenwordsarethemostpowerfulinjobsearchcorrespondence.Ifyoucanmentionapersonwith
whom the employer is wellacquainted, specifying the nature of your connection with the contact
andpointingoutthespecificreasonforyourfitwiththeorganization,yourletterismorelikelyto
benoticed.

Example: My supervisor at the I.R.S. Office of Chief Counsel last summer, Diana Spencer,
recommended that I contact you. Given my background in tax law and litigation, she
suggestedthatImightbewellsuitedtoyourfirmstaxcontroversypractice.

IfyouareapplyingtoemployersinageographicareaotherthanNewYorkCity,stressyourreasons
for doing so. For example, you may be applying for positions in the home town of your spouse.
Includethedatesofanyupcomingvisitsyoumayhaveplanned,orindicateifyoutraveltotheregion
frequently.Youalsoshouldmentionyourplans,ifany,totaketheBarExaminationintheparticular
state.

Example:I travel to Washington, D.C. frequently to visit family, and I would be available to
meetforaninterviewinyourofficesatyourconvenience.

3.TheMiddleParagraph(s)

Thesecondandthirdparagraphsshouldstatewhyyouareinterestedinworkingforthisemployerand
specify your interest in the type of work involved. Identify related experience, courses, or other
accomplishmentsinthissection.Usethisspacetoexpandupontheinformationinyourresume.In
manycases, thesecondandthirdparagraphscan becombinedtoform oneparagraphhighlighting
your experience, education, achievements, and interests in relation to the organizations focus and
needs.

Chooseone ortwo itemsfromyourresumeto explainorexpanduponingreaterdetail,drawing a

parallel between your background and the employers need for that skill. Take the opportunity to
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editorializeinawaythatyourresumejobdescriptiondoesnotallow.Donotrepeatverbatimthe
informationonyourresume.

Example: My position as a research assistant with Professor Bigshot at NYU School of Law
further solidified my interest in tax law, especially the area of transfer pricing, while also
givingmetheopportunitytodevelopmylegalwritingandresearchskills.

Example:PriortoattendingNYUSchoolofLaw,IwasalegalassistantatFangdaPartners,one
of the largest law firms in China, where I was given progressively greater responsibility for
client matters and worked closely with the firms partners and associates on crossborder
transactions.

Focus on what you can contribute to the employer, rather than what they can give to you. Think of
your biggest selling points prior legal experience, admission to the bar in your home country or
another jurisdiction, significant academic experience in your area of practice, strong transferable
skills,etc.Includeprestigioushonorsorscholarships(i.e.FulbrightorVanderbiltScholarships)tobring
thereadersattentiontothehonor.

Example:IbelievethatmycourseworkconcentrationintheareaofIntellectualPropertylaw
atNYU,combinedwithmytwoyearsofexperienceasanassociateinFrance,willenableme
tocontributetoyourfirmsgrowinginternationalIPlitigationpractice.

Example: As an associate at LocalLawFirm, I worked on a groundbreaking corporate

acquisition, which was the biggest in my country at the time of closing. I have a record of
takingondifficultchallengesandsucceedingunderpressure,bothqualitiesthatwillserveme
wellinafastpacedfirmlikeCravath,Swaine&Moore.

Whenpossible,demonstratethatyourletteristargeted,bymentioningaspecificpracticeareaorother
connectiontoafirm.Employersaremorelikelytorespondpositivelytoacoverletterthatistargeted
towardstheirpracticeortheirfirmspecifically.AvoidgeneralizationssuchasIaminterestedinyour
firmbecauseofitsstrongreputation.

Example:Givenmypriorexperienceintheareaofsecuritieslaw,Iamparticularlyinterested
inyourfirmscapitalmarketspractice.

Ifyouhavemetanattorneyfromaparticularemployer,orreadarecentarticleaboutthatemployer
orattorney,personalizeyourcoverlettertomentionthisconnection.

Example:Idecidedto applytoyourfirmafterreadingyourrecentarticleon NAFTAand its

U.S.taximplications,anareainwhichIhavegreatinterest.Mycourseworkfocusesonthe
areaofinternationaltaxation,andIamverycommittedtostartingmycareerinthisfield.

4.TheFinalParagraph

Thefinalparagraphofthelettershouldreferthereadertoyourresumeandanyothermaterialsyou
mayhaveincludedfortheprospectiveemployertoconsider.Duringthefirstsemester,aresumeand
cover letteraregenerallysufficient.Onceastudenthasreceivedgrades, it is expectedthat he/she
willincludeanunofficialtranscriptorsomeindicationofacademicperformanceeitherontheresume
or in the cover letter. A student does not typically include a writing sample or reference list in an
initial mailing. If you are responding to a listing you have found in an OCS job listing or another
source,simplyincludeallmaterialsthathavebeenrequestedintheadvertisement.

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Finally,delineatethenextstepyouwishtotakeregardingthisemployer.Iftheemployerislocated
outoftown and you plan to visit the area in the near future, mention the specific dates and your
availabilityforaninterview.

Example:Myresumeandunofficialtranscriptareattachedforyourreference.Iplantovisit
theClevelandareafromMarch1518,andIwouldappreciatetheopportunitytomeetwith
youtodiscussmyqualificationsingreaterdetail.Shouldyouwishtoscheduleaninterview,
orifIcanprovideyouwithadditionalinformationtoassistyouinyourconsiderationofmy
application,pleasecontactmeat(212)4433333.Ilookforwardtohearingfromyousoon.
Thankyouforyourconsideration.

You should always follow up any mailing. As the job seeker, the responsibility to pursue the
opportunity is yours alone. If you do not hear back from the employer within two weeks, plan to
leaveapolitevoicemailmessagefortherecipientorwiththerecruitingcontactcopiedonyourcover
letter.

Example:Hello.ThisisGeorgeMartin.IamcallingtofollowupontheletterandresumeI
sent to you about two weeks ago. I am an LL.M. student at NYU School of Law, and I am
interestedinspeakingtoyouaboutanassociatepositionwithyourfirm.IfthereisanythingI
can provide to help you in considering my application, please call me at (212) 4435555. I
remainextremelyinterestedinyourfirm,andIlookforwardtohearingfromyou.

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LL.M.CoverLetterOutline

Whensendingviamailorasa.docor.pdfemailattachment:

YourStreetAddress

City,StateandZipCode

TelephoneNumber

EmailAddress

MonthDate,Year

FirstNameLastName,Esq.(Writetoapartnerinyourtargetpracticearea)
Organization'sName
StreetAddress
City,StateandZipCode

Dear[Ms./Mr.andlastname]:

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Whensendinginthebodyofanemail
(Werecommendthatyoualsoattacha.pdfversionofyourletter,formattedasabove)

Dear [Ms./Mr. and last name]:

First paragraph: Tell why you are writing, identify the position for which you are applying and, if
relevant, describe how you heard of the job. If you are applying for out-of-town employment, specify
your ties to the desired location.
Second paragraph: State why you are interested in working for this employer, and specify your
interest in the type of work involved. If you have related experience, courses, publications or clinical
experience, identify them and describe any special accomplishments.
Third paragraph: Expand upon the information in your resume, highlighting key qualifications and
relevant achievements.
Note: In many cases, the second and third paragraphs can be combined to form one
paragraph highlighting your experience, education, achievements, and interests in relation to
the organizations focus and needs.
Fourth paragraph: Refer the reader to your resume and any other materials you may have included
for the prospective employer to consider. Have an appropriate closing to pave the way for the
interview by giving your telephone number, or by offering a similar suggestion for an immediate and
favorable reply. If you are planning a trip to the particular locale, include the dates of the proposed
trip.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Address
City, State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
e-mail address

Note:Whenyousendyourmaterialsdirectlytoapartnerorattorney,youshouldalsosendaccof
youremailcorrespondencetotherecruitingadministratorattheorganization.

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SampleCoverLetters

TaxLL.M.EmphasizingTiestoaCity
TaxLL.M.General,SentintheBodyofanEmail
TaxLL.M.HighlightingPriorWorkExperience
InternationalLL.M.General
InternationalLL.M.HighlightingExperienceandConnectiontoaFirm
InternationalLL.M.NYU@NUS
InternationalLL.M.RequestinganInformationalInterview
TaxLL.M.RequestforanInformationalInterview

ThesamplecoverlettersinthisHandbookaredesignedtoserveasguidesforyourowncoverletter
drafting.Theyshouldnotbecopiedsubstantively.Yourlettershouldbeuniqueandareflectionofyour
personalexperiences.

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TaxLL.M.EmphasizingTiestoaCity
(CorrespondswithResumeSample#2)

1234 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 678-3827

December 3, 20**
Jane Tax Partner, Esq.
Baker Botts L.L.P.
910 Louisiana St.
Houston, TX 77002
Dear Ms. Partner:
I am presently attending the Tax LL.M. program at New York University School of Law, where I
was awarded the Graduate Tax Program Scholarship. I am writing to apply to Baker Botts for an associate
position following the completion of my studies in May. I grew up in Houston, and am quite interested in
returning there to start my legal career.
I received my law degree from Tulane University Law School, where I was the Articles Editor of
the Tulane Law Review. During law school, I served as a summer associate with Brice, Mankoff &
Barron, a boutique law firm in Dallas, where I had the opportunity to work on a number of tax projects
and gain hands-on experience in legal research and writing.
Prior to law school, I was an accountant for a mid-sized accounting firm in Louisiana, giving me
a broad base of knowledge from which to build my career as a tax lawyer. In addition, my coursework at
NYU focuses on corporate taxation, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate divisions, and
acquisition finance. I believe my background in accounting, combined with my law firm experience and
extensive tax coursework at NYU School of Law, will enable me to contribute to your firms corporate
tax practice.
My resume and unofficial transcripts are enclosed for your consideration. I will be in Houston
from December 22 to January 12 and can be available at your convenience during that time. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Lauren Kessler

Enclosures

cc: Melissa O. Moss, Manager of Attorney Employment

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TaxLL.M.General,SentintheBodyofanEmail(withpartnerintheTofield,andrecruiting
administratorintheccfield)
(CorrespondswithResumeSample#1)

Dear Mr. Green:

I am a candidate for an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law, and I am writing to
express my interest in an associate position in the New York Office of Green, Garfinkel & Redlich. Your
firms strong international tax practice and growing presence in Asia first drew my attention, as I believe
my skills and international background are well suited for an entry-level position in a global firm such as
yours.
I received my J.D. from Villanova University School of Law where I graduated in the top 15 percent of
my class. Throughout the pursuit of my law degree, I worked to expand my experience and knowledge in
the area of taxation, as I knew from my first year that I had a strong interest in this field. I excelled in
Villanovas tax law classes, earning a GPA of 3.68 in my five tax classes. Additionally, I engaged in both
professional and community service activities that further enhanced my skills as a lawyer and tax
professional.
I am regarded as a very diligent and thorough worker, possess excellent research and writing skills, have a
proven capacity to undertake serious responsibilities and can work effectively in a challenging
environment. I look forward to putting my experience and enthusiasm to work on your firms behalf.
My resume and J.D. transcript are enclosed for your consideration, and I will follow up with my Fall
semester grades, once they are available in January. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you
further about the needs of your firm during the coming year.
Sincerely,

Christopher Lee
240 South End Avenue
New York, New York 10280
(212) 736-1111
christopher.r.lee@nyu.edu

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TaxLL.M.HighlightingPriorWorkExperience

264 Henry Street, #4D

New York, New York 10012
(718) 555-1234
djw3490@nyu.edu

February 10, 20**

Frank N. Stein, Esq.
Apple & Pear LLP
33300 Water Street
New York, New York 10001
Dear Mr. Stein:
I am currently enrolled in the LL.M. in Taxation program at NYU School of Law and expect to
graduate this May. I am extremely interested in an associate position in your tax practice, and I believe
that my professional experience, academic background, and research and writing skills will enable me to
make valuable contributions to the firm.
After graduating cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 20**, I worked as a corporate
associate at Johnson, Donovan & Lane LLP where I received exposure to tax aspects of complex
corporate transactions. I had the opportunity to engage in broad-based research on federal and
international tax matters for domestic and multinational corporations. While my work at Johnson,
Donovan & Lane centered on drafting agreements and other documentation for mergers and acquisitions,
as well as for structured finance products, I especially enjoyed the opportunities I had to engage with tax
research and tax aspects of transactional practice. As part of my work, I researched and drafted a client
memorandum presenting recommendations for tax saving measures related to the creation of a newlycreated subsidiary as provided in Section 4444 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our client subsequently
adopted a portion of these recommendations.
In order to further expand my knowledge in tax, I decided to pursue the LL.M. in Taxation at
NYU. My coursework focuses on an array of substantive tax areas including Bankruptcy Tax, Taxation of
Executive Compensation, and International Tax. These courses, combined with my law firm experience
and practical training, provide me with the skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to be an associate at your
firm.
My resume and law school transcripts are attached for your reference. I would welcome an
opportunity to discuss my qualifications in greater detail. Please contact me at your convenience at 718555-1234 or djw3490@nyu.edu. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

David John Wallace

Enclosure

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InternationalLL.M.General
(CorrespondswithResumeSample#6)

110 West Third Street, #333B

New York, NY 10099
(212) 999-9999
sgupta@nyu.edu
Abraham Lincoln, Esq.
Siegel, Nesbitt & Johnson LLP
132 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Dear Mr. Lincoln:
I am an Indian lawyer presently attending New York University School of Law as a Hugo Grotius
Scholar, and expect to receive an LL.M. in International Legal Studies Law in May 20**. I am interested
in applying for an associate position at Siegel, Nesbitt & Johnson because I believe that my international
training and academic performance are a good match for the firms prestigious corporate and international
financial practices.
I received a combined B.A./LL.B. from the National University of Juridical Sciences, one of the
most prestigious universities in India, where I graduated with honors, as one of the top ten students in my
class. My academic coursework concentrated on the areas of corporate and international law. In addition
to my strong academic record, I also had the opportunity to intern at a number of Indias most wellregarded law firms. At Armachand & Mangaldas, I participated in the preparation of a major corporate
acquisition involving multiple international stakeholders. These experiences provided insight into the fastpaced nature of corporate practice, while also strengthening my drafting and research skills. At NYU, my
coursework includes Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Corporations, and Corporate
Finance, which I believe compliment my B.A./LL.B. studies and practical experience. I am eager to
apply my training and skills to work in your firms corporate practice.
Enclosed please find a copy of my resume for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to
meet with you to discuss my qualifications and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Very truly yours,

Sanjeev Gupta

Enclosures
cc: Ellyn Smith, Recruiting Coordinator

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InternationalLL.M.HighlightingExperienceandConnectiontoaFirm
(CorrespondswithResumeSample#5)

240 Mercer St., Apt. 222

New York, NY 10012
(212) 222-2222
luis.martinez@nyu.edu
January 30, 20**

Joseph Green, Esq.

Green, Garfinkel & Redlich
Two Boulder Drive
Dallas, TX 75222
Dear Mr. Green:
I am a Mexican attorney presently attending New York University School of Law and I will
receive a Master of Laws in Corporation Law (LL.M.) in May 20**. My supervisor at Rojas y Perales,
A.C., Hernando Perales, suggested I contact you, as I am interested in applying to Green, Garfinkel &
Redlich for an internship following the completion of my studies in May. I am particularly interested in
your firm because of its longstanding relationship with Rojas y Perales, and I believe I would be able to
help service your clients with an interest in Mexico and Latin America.
In addition to my familiarity with your firms practice, I would like to highlight certain areas of
my background that make me a strong candidate for your foreign associate program:

As a senior associate with Rojas y Perales, I have more than seven years of significant
practice experience, including substantial work in corporate and securities, project finance,
and banking law.

My first semester NYU grades are very strong, including an A in Corporations with Professor
William Allen, who has offered to provide a reference on my behalf.

I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and Mexico, and have spent considerable time in Texas,
visiting family and friends. Dallas is my home in the States, and I look forward to deepening
my ties there through a legal internship.

I have enclosed my resume, unofficial NYU transcript and list of representative transactions for
your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Luis Miguel Martinez

Enclosures

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InternationalLL.M.NYU@NUS
(CorrespondswithResume#7)

Block 1C, Depot Road, #02-21

Singapore 102001
+65 xxxx-xxxx
lw999@nyu.edu

February 2, 2008

Bing Yu, Esq.

Clifford Chance
Room 3326 China World Tower 1
No 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie
Beijing 100004
China
Dear Ms. Yu:
I am a Chinese lawyer and expect to receive a Dual Degree LL.M. in Law and Global Economy
from New York University School of Law and the National University of Singapore (NYU@NUS) in
March 20**. I am writing to express my interest in an associate position with Clifford Chance after the
completion of my studies this spring.
My academic coursework as well as my professional experience have provided me with a
substantive background in corporate and commercial law. I received my Law Degree from Peking
University Law School in Beijing, China, where I graduated second in my class, and received the Second
Prize in the Wall Street Journal Asia Legal Writing Contest. Additionally, at NYU@NUS, a program
based in Singapore and taught by full-time faculty from NYU and NUS, I have taken a number of U.S.
corporate law courses, including Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and U.S. Contract Law
and Theory. The NYU@NUS program provides a strong background in U.S. and Asian business law,
which I believe will be particularly useful at an international firm such as Clifford Chance.
Prior to enrolling in NYU@NUS, I worked as an associate at Fangda Partners in Beijing, where I
participated in all aspects of complex corporate transactions, and gained substantial experience in dealing
with international clients.
Enclosed please find a copy of my resume and unofficial transcripts for your review. I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with members of the firm and I look forward to
hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Lily Wu

Enclosures
cc: James Huang, Manager of Attorney Recruiting

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InternationalLL.M.RequestinganInformationalInterview

Dear Ms. Bondard,

I was given your name by the Office of Career Services at NYU School of Law because you received
your LL.M. from NYU School of Law and are an active member of the French-American Bar Association
of New York. I am a French-trained LL.M. student currently studying at NYU School of Law, planning to
pursue a career in international arbitration after completion of my degree. As a fellow French lawyer in
New York, I am hoping you would be willing to share your perspective on the job market for LL.M.
students and advice about the job search in general.
Prior to coming to NYU, I was an associate in the Corporate Department at Herbert Smith in Paris;
however, I am now looking to shift my career to focus on International Arbitration, as I believe this
practice area is a better fit for my skills and interests. In addition to sharing your own experiences, I
would be delighted to hear your suggestions about professional associations or other organizations I
should join to help me develop my skills and professional network in this area.
As a former associate myself, I fully understand the demands on your time. If you could speak with me
for a few minutes either in person or over the phone, it would be greatly appreciated. My schedule is very
flexible, and I am able to come to your office or meet you in another convenient location at any time.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Amelie Poulain
NYU School of Law
LL.M. Candidate 20**
110 West Third Street, #999A
New York, NY 10003
(212) 999-9999
amelie.poulain@nyu.edu

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TaxLL.M.RequestforanInformationalInterview
240 Mercer Street, Apt. 302
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-1233
December 1, 20**
Patricia M. Chung, Esq.
Biltmore, Archer & Chung, P.C.
100 Maiden Lane, Suite 20
New York, NY 10038
Dear Ms. Chung:
I understand that you graduated from NYU School of Law in 1999 and you also attended Rutgers
University for your undergraduate degree. As a fellow Rutgers graduate and a current student in the
LL.M. in Taxation program at NYU School of Law, I am writing to seek your advice on the LL.M. job
search. I am currently exploring career options in trusts and estates law and I am very interested in your
perspective both as an alumna of the Law School and as an experienced practitioner in the trusts and
estates field.
As a summer associate at Weinacht & Beeler LLP, I was exposed to international trust and tax
planning during my rotation through the Private Client Group. Since that time, I have attempted to learn
all that I can about this area of law. Among other things, I have joined the Trusts and Estates Law
Committee of the Association of the Bar of New York as a student member. The Chair of the Committee
accepted my offer to perform legal research and writing for the committee newsletter; reviewing recent
case law and legislation has enabled me to stay abreast of developments in the field. Additionally, I
attend bar association and Practising Law Institute lectures, meetings and seminars on estate planning
topics when my academic schedule permits. If you have any recommendations for professional
development reading or networking opportunities, I would truly appreciate your input.
I am endeavoring to develop a strong foundation in this practice area and to familiarize myself
with its practitioners so that I can best tailor my career planning and job search to this market. Any
advice you would be willing to provide in this regard would be gratefully received. Please let me know if
you would be willing to speak with me briefly, either in person or over the phone, in the next few weeks.
My schedule is flexible and I am able to come to your offices at your convenience.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Sincerely,

Katherine C. Benson

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THANKYOUNOTESANDOTHERCORRESPONDENCES

Ifyouasktenattorneysabouttheimportanceofsendingthankyounotes,youwillundoubtedlyreceive
tendifferentopinions.Recruitingcoordinatorsatlargefirmswheredecisionscanbemadeveryquickly
andtherecruitingdepartmentisdelugedwithpapermaynotconsiderthemeffective.Ontheother
hand,apartneratanoutoftownfirmwhovisitedtheNYUSchoolofLawcampustorecruitcandidates
wouldprobablyappreciatetheinterestandgratitudedisplayedbyapersonalizedthankyouletter.

As a general rule, a thank you note is not required following a twentyminute screening interview that
takesplaceoncampusorthroughaformalrecruitingprogramsuchastheTaxationInterviewProgram.
You may wish to make an exception if a screening interview is exceptionally important to you or if the
interviewdidnotgiveyouthechancetoemphasizesomefacetofyourbackgroundyoufeelisimportant
to the decisionmaking process. Similarly, if the interviewer has traveled some distance to attend the
interviewprogram(aswiththeInternationalStudentInterviewProgramandsomeTaxationemployers)a
briefthankyouemailisoftenappreciated.

The callback (interview taking place at the firm) process is a different story. A half or wholeday
interviewinvolvesplanning,attorneyandadministratortime,andsignificantexpenseespeciallyifyou
havetraveledtoanothercityandbeentheguestofthefirm.Inthiscase,thethankyounoteisbotha
social and business necessity. Your letter may be sent to one individual on the interviewing team
(hiringattorney,administrativedirector,recruitmentcoordinator)extendingthankstoalltheindividuals
you met (rather than writing to everyone individually). If you choose to write to each attorney
individually, do your best to personalize each letter with a topic discussed in your meeting with that
person. Typically, these letters end up in one central file with your resume, evaluations and other
informationconcerningyourcandidacy.Youwouldnotwantthemtobeidentical!

If you do elect to send a thank you note, do so within 24 hours. A prompt letter is polite and
demonstratesyourefficiency,and,ifthethankyounoteistoinfluencetheemployersdecisionregarding
yourcandidacy,theattorneysmustreceivetheletterbeforethedecisionismade.Thankyouletterssent
viaemailarethenorm.Handwrittennotesarenotappropriateforthisbusinesssetting.Andremember,
yourthankyounotemustbeerrorfree!Proofreadcarefully,andmakesuretheletterisflawlessbefore
sending.

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ADDITIONALSAMPLECORRESPONDENCE

CollectiveThankYouNoteFollowingCallbackInterview
IndividualizedThankYouNote
EmailFollowingUpAfteranInterview
EmailAcceptinganOffer
EmailRejectinganOffer
EmailRequestingandExtensiontoDecideonanOffer
EmailtoOCIFirmWhenOnCampusInterviewsareOversubscribed

ThesamplecorrespondenceinthisHandbookisdesignedtoserveasaguideforyourowndrafting.They
shouldnotbecopiedsubstantively.Yourcorrespondenceshouldbeuniqueandareflectionofyour
personalexperiences.

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CollectiveThankYouLetterFollowingCallbackInterview

240 Mercer Street, #305

New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-6090
January 10, 20**
Barbara T. Barrett, Esq.
Kane & Letterman
101 Wall Street, Suite 1602
New York, NY 10036
Dear Ms. Barrett:
Thank you so much for an enjoyable and informative visit to the offices of Kane & Letterman this
past Tuesday, January 9. I greatly appreciated having the opportunity to meet with members of the firm
and to tour your impressive new offices. Our discussion of emerging markets and your firms expanding
practice in Latin America was particularly interesting to me. I am grateful for your candor and willingness
to share your perspectives. Kane & Letterman certainly seems like an ideal firm for an international
attorney launching her career in the United States.
Please extend my thanks to your colleagues Bill Smith, Patty Summerville and Tim Rogers for
taking time from their busy schedules to meet with me, and to Samantha Caldwell for arranging my visit
to the firm. I particularly appreciated having the chance to speak at length with Mr. Smith and Ms.
Summerville regarding the extensive training program at the firm. Kane & Lettermans diverse corporate
practice and outstanding training resources are extremely appealing to me.
I remain very interested in an associate position at the firm. Should you require any additional
information to assist you as you consider my candidacy, please do not hesitate to contact me at (212) 4431234.
Thank you once again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Very truly yours,

Lena B. Rivera

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IndividualizedThankYouLetter

110 West Third Street, #398

New York, NY 10012
(212) 433-9876
November 12, 20**
Mark S. Roberts, Esq.
Morris & Bennett, P.C.
1475 Third Avenue, Suite 2435
New York, NY 10017
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with me yesterday afternoon. I
thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Morris & Bennett offices. I particularly enjoyed our discussion of the
firms growing finance practice, and the anticipated changes in the field as the economies in East Asia
continue to expand and demand accelerated infrastructure development. You were especially kind to
arrange my visit with two recent graduates of New York University School of Law; it was quite helpful to
gain the perspective of junior associates in the firms corporate department. Morris & Bennetts hands-on
approach to associate training and development seems well-suited to my work style and abilities.
I remain extremely interested in an associate position with Morris & Bennett. Should you require
any additional information to assist you as you consider my candidacy, please do not hesitate to contact
me at the number listed above.
Thank you once again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Very truly yours,

Henry Wu

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EmailFollowingUpAfteranInterview
Dear Mr. Jones,
I am writing to follow up with you regarding my interview with Jolie & Pitt on February 2. I truly
enjoyed meeting you and all of your colleagues, and appreciate your taking time out of your busy
schedule to show me around your office. I remain extremely interested in an international associate
position with your firm, and I am confident that I would be a good fit for your growing China practice.
Attached is a list of professional references, all of whom can discuss my qualifications in greater detail.
Please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide to assist you in making your hiring
decision. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ling Liang
35 Fifth Ave, Apt. 10B
New York, NY 10003
(917) 555-1111
ling.liang1@nyu.edu

EmailAcceptinganOffer
Dear Ms. Purcell:
I am pleased to accept your offer of employment with Weinacht & Beeler LLP. I thoroughly enjoyed my
recent visit to the firm to meet with several junior and senior associates in the Corporate Department,
including Joan Simmonds and Tom Peters. I plan to contact them in the next few days to thank them for
their assistance in making this important decision. I look forward to seeing you again soon, and to
beginning my position at Weinacht & Beeler this Fall.
Best regards,
Tom Brady
110 West Third Street, Apt. 309
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-3000
tom.brady@nyu.edu

EmailRejectinganOffer
Dear Mr. Lincoln:
I am writing to advise you that, after much deliberation, I will not be accepting your invitation to join
Gordon, Nesbitt & Purcell. The friendly and professional demeanor of everyone with whom I met,
coupled with Gordon, Nesbitt & Purcells outstanding tax practice, made this a very difficult decision. I
would like to thank you again for all of your consideration and assistance with the interview process, and
hope that our paths cross again in the future.
Sincerely,
Monica Geller
110 West Third St., Apt. 100
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-1000
monica.geller@nyu.edu
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EmailRequestingandExtensiontoDecideonanOffer
Dear Ms. Gordon:
Thank you for your offer to join Weinacht & Beelers New York office as a foreign associate in the fall.
Your firm remains one of my top choices. However, this is a very difficult decision for me to make, as I
am in the midst of preparing for final exams in a few weeks. I am writing to ask for an extension to your
decision deadline. I understand that your firm must make decisions as well, and I will be able to respond
to you by ____, with my final decision. Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely,
Tom Brady
110 West Third Street, Apt. 309
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-3000
tom.brady@nyu.edu

EmailtoOCIFirmWhenOnCampusInterviewsareOversubscribed
Dear Ms. Jones:
I understand that you will be interviewing on-campus at NYU School of Law on _________. I was unable
to secure a position on your interview schedule through the lottery, and I have been placed on the waiting
list. Weinacht and Beeler LLP is one of my top choice firms, and I believe that my prior work experience
at TIAA-CREF will be an asset to your Employee Benefits practice. I understand that you will be quite
busy during OCI, but I am wondering if you might be able to meet with me at some point while you are
on campus, either after the last interview is over or during the lunch break. Alternatively, my schedule is
quite flexible and I would be able to travel to your offices to meet you at another convenient time. My
resume and unofficial transcript are enclosed for your reference. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Carrie Bradshaw
110 West Third St., Apt. 100
New York, NY 10012
(212) 443-1000
carrie.bradshaw@nyu.edu

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UNOFFICIALTRANSCRIPTS

UnofficialtranscriptsforNYUSchoolofLawcourseworkmustbeprintedfromtheAlbertStudentInformationSystem
(through NYU Home), rather than selfcompiled. Students must attach to their unofficial transcripts the Transcript
Addendum for New York University School of Law J.D. & LL.M. Students, available for download in the Document
Library ofCSM.The Transcript Addendumprovides detailed informationaboutNYUSchool ofLawsgradingpolicies
andwasdesignedtoenhancestudentsjobsearchapplications.

Giventhatemployersneedtobecertainoftheauthenticityofthetranscriptstheyreceive,studentsareexpectedto
submitAlbertunofficialtranscriptsinperson,byregularmail,orbyfax.IfanemployerrequiresanAlbertunofficial
transcript in electronic form, students may attach it as a .pdf document and must attach the transcript addendum,
which includes the following statement in their transmission: I certify that this is a true and correct copy of my
unofficialtranscriptproducedbytheNYUAlbertStudentInformationSystem.Youcancreatetheunofficialtranscript
by scanning printed copies of (1) your Albert unofficial transcript and (2) the Transcript Addendum from CSMs
DocumentLibrarytogetherintoone.pdffile.AscannerisavailableforstudentuseintheOCS.Alternatively,youcan
usePDFcreationsoftwaretocombinethesethreeitems.AfullversionofPDFcreationsoftwareisavailableforuseon
thecomputersintheOCSCareerLibrary.

Studentsareremindedthattheyareresponsibleforrepresentingtheirachievementsaccuratelyandthatemployers
generally will request official transcripts at some point in the application process; any alterations or
misrepresentationswillbecausefordisciplinebytheLawSchool.

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TRANSCRIPTADDENDUMFORNYUSCHOOLOFLAWJ.D.&LL.M.STUDENTS
IcertifythatthisisatrueandaccuraterepresentationofmyNYUSchoolofLawtranscript.
GradingGuidelines
Thefollowingguidelines,adoptedinFall2008,representNYUSchoolofLawscurrentguidelinesforthedistribution
ofgradesinasinglecourse.NotethatJ.D.andLL.M.studentstakeclassestogetherandtheentireclassisgradedon
thesamescale.

A+ = 0-2%
A = 7-13%
A- = 16-24%
B+ = 22-30%
B = Remainder
B- = 4-8% for 1L J.D. students; 4-11% for all other students
C/D/F = 0-5%
CR = Credit
IP = In Progress
EXC = Excused FAB = Fail/Absence
FX = Failure for cheating
*** = Grade not yet submitted by faculty member
Maximum for A tier = 31%; Maximum grades above B = 57%
TheguidelinesforfirstyearJ.D.coursesaremandatoryandbindingonfacultymembers.Inallothercases,theyare
advisorybutstronglyencouraged.Theseguidelinesdonotapplytoseminarcourses,definedforthispurposeto
meananycourseinwhichtherearefewerthan28studentstakingthecourseforalettergrade.
NYUSchoolofLawdoesnotrankstudentsanddoesnotmaintainrecordsofcumulativeaveragesforitsstudents.For
thespecificpurposeofawardingscholastichonors,however,unofficialcumulativeaveragesarecalculatedbythe
OfficeofRecordsandRegistration.TheOfficeisspecificallyprecludedbyfacultyrulefrompublishingaveragesand
norecordwillappearuponanytranscriptissued.TheOfficeofRecordsandRegistrationmaynotverifytheresultsof
astudentsendeavortodefinehisorherowncumulativeaverageorclassranktoprospectiveemployers.
ScholastichonorsforJ.D.candidatesareasfollows:

Florence Allen Scholar:

Robert McKay Scholar:
Pomeroy Scholar:
Butler Scholar:

Top 10% of the class after four semesters

Top 25% of the class after four semesters
Top ten students in the class after two semesters
Top ten students in the class after four semesters

NamedscholardesignationsarenotavailabletoJ.D.studentswhotransferredtoNYUSchoolofLawintheirsecond
year,ortoLL.M.students.
MissingGrades
Atranscriptmaybemissingoneormoregradesforavarietyofreasons,including:(1)thetranscriptwasprintedprior
toagradesubmissiondeadline;(2)thestudenthasmadepriorarrangementswiththefacultymembertosubmitwork
laterthantheendofthesemesterinwhichthecourseisgiven;and(3)latesubmissionofagrade.Pleasenotethatan
InProgress(IP)grademaydenotethefactthatthestudentiscompletingalongtermresearchprojectinconjunction
withthisclass.NYUSchoolofLawrequiresstudentstocompleteaSubstantialWritingpaperfortheJDdegree.
Manystudents,underthesupervisionoftheirfacultymember,spendmorethanonesemesterworkingonthepaper.
Forstudentsthathavereceivedpermissiontoworkonthepaperbeyondthesemesterinwhichtheregistrationoccurs,
agradeofIPisnotedtoreflectthatthepaperisinprogress.Employersdesiringmoreinformationaboutamissing
grademaycontacttheOfficeofRecords&Registration(2129986040).
ClassProfile
TheadmissionsprocessforallNYUSchoolofLawstudentsishighlyselectiveandseekstoenrollmenandwomenof
exceptionalability.TheCommitteeonAdmissionsselectsthosecandidatesitconsiderstohavetheverystrongest
combinationofqualificationsandtheverygreatestpotentialtocontributetotheNYUSchoolofLawcommunityand
thelegalprofession.TheCommitteebasesitsdecisionsonintellectualpotential,academicachievement,character,
communityinvolvement,andworkexperience.FortheClassenteringinFall2012(themostrecententeringclass)the
75th/25thpercentilesforLSATandGPAwere173/169and3.8/3.5.BecauseofthebreadthofthebackgroundsofLL.M.
studentsandthefactthatforeigntrainedLL.M.studentsdonottaketheLSAT,theiradmissionisbasedontheirprior
legalacademicperformancetogetherwiththeothercriteriadescribedabove.

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WRITINGSAMPLES

Mostemployerswillnotrequireawritingsampleatthescreening(oncampus)interviewstage,butyou
maybeaskedtoprovideapieceoflegalwriting(510pages)atsomepointintherecruitmentprocess.
Thepracticevariesfromfirmtofirmandcitytocity.

Indicatingtheavailabilityofawritingsampleinyourcoverletterorduringtheinterviewisoptional.Even
ifyoudonotoffertoprovideawritingsample,youshouldhavethatsamplereadyatalltimes.Ifyour
writing sample was prepared for a course, retype it so that written comments are not included on the
copysubmittedtopotentialemployers.

Consider what legal writing piece you believe best reflects your analytical abilities, clarity of
communicationandattentiontodetail.Ratherthanamotionorbriefthatoftenissomewhatformulaic
andmayprovidelittlehintofastudentsthoughtprocess,memorandaareoftenabetterchoice.Ifyou
use an assignment you prepared for a past employer, remember that you must always receive express
permission from your employer to use work product for this purpose. If the writing sample is a
memorandum prepared for the client of a private law firm, it constitutes attorneyclient work product.
You run the risk of disclosing confidential and potentially damaging information if you circulate this to
prospective employers showing poor judgment to prospective employers and possibly souring your
relationshipwithyourformerboss.Youmustobtainpermissionfromyoursupervisorandthendiscuss
specifically what names, addresses and other identifying factual information must be taken out or
redactedbeforethememorandumcanbesharedoutsidethefirm.

Ifyouhaveworkedforajudgeandyouwishtouseanopinionyoupreparedforthejudgeasawriting
sample, you must receive express permission. Judges are the official authors of all legal opinions and
order,anditisapotentialbreachofthatetiquettetopresenttheworkasyourown.Youshouldrequest
thepermissionofthejudgeorthejudgesclerk,andeventhenitmaybepreferabletousethedraftyou
preparedintheformpriortothejudgeseditsand/orpublicationoftheopinion.

Yourwritingsampleshouldincludeatitlepageasfollows.Ifyouareusingportionsofalargerdocument,
youshouldalsoincludeabriefintroductiontoprovidecontexttoyourwritingsample.
______________________________________________________________________________

JOHN C. DEPP
New York University School of Law
LL.M. Class of 20**
WRITING SAMPLE

Draft of Legal Opinion

submitted with the express permission of
The Hon. Lisa Simpson
U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y.
Brooklyn, New York
August 15, 20**

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PREPARINGAREFERENCELIST
Although you do not need to include references in a mailing to employers, you should be prepared to
provide them, and you should expect the employer to check them. Employers typically request
references during or after a callback interview, but you should be prepared to provide them even at a
screening interview. Prepare a separate sheet, listing references by name, title, address, telephone
numberandemailaddress,andhavethesheetavailableatinterviews.

Before you provide someones name to a potential employer as a reference, be sure to obtain his/her
prior permission. The most important factor in choosing an academic or professional reference is to
approach only those individuals who can speak to your legal reasoning, writing and advocacy skills, or
your professional accomplishments, abilities, attitude and personality. Securing a high grade from a
professor with whom you have never spoken outside of class does not usually lead to a detailed,
meaningfulrecommendation.

Whenapproachingaprofessororaformeremployerforaletterofrecommendationorforpermissionto
includethatindividualonalistofreferences,beprepared.Bringwithyouacurrentcopyofyourresume,
transcript, and any writing you completed for that individual the more information you provide to a
prospective reference, the more detailed and meaningful the reference will be. Asking once does not
makeaprofessororemployerareferenceforlife!"Itisimperativethatyouasktheindividualtoserve
asareferenceeachtimeyouundertakeajobsearchinwhichyouplantocalluponthatpersonsgood
opinionofyou.Donotbehurtorinsultedifthepersondeclinesyourrequest;theaimistoidentifyan
experiencedprofessionalwhocanspeakeffectivelytoyourcurrenttalentsandabilities.Iftoomuchtime
haspassedsinceyouworkedwiththatperson,yourreferencemaycarrylessweight.Trusttheprofessor
or former employer to do the right thing even if that means turning you down. Please make sure to
contactyourreferenceshortlybeforeaprospectiveemployerislikelytocallthatperson.Thatway,the
callwillnotcomeasasurprisetoyourreference,heorshecanbereadywithglowingpraiseofyou,and
theoutcomeyouhopeforcanbeachieved.

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CHRISTIAN PETIT
New York University School of Law
LL.M. Class of 20**
Professional References
Professor William Allen
New York University School of Law
40 Washington Square South, Room 336B
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-1234
william.allen@nyu.edu
Doc Dwarf, Esq.
Managing Partner
Sleepy, Grumpy, Sneezy & Happy, P.C.
100 Snow White Lane
New York, NY 10012
(212) 555-1212
doc@sgsh.com
Angelina Jolie
Goodwill Ambassador
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Case Postale 2500
2 Dpt
CH-1211 Geneva
Switzerland
+ 41 (22) 739 8111
ajolie@unhcr.org

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NETWORKING

NetworkingandinformationalinterviewingareintegralpartsoftheLL.M.jobsearch,andimportantlife
longskillsforattorneys.AsignificantnumberofLL.M.graduateseachyearreportthattheyreceivedtheir
jobofferthroughafriend,referral,orotherformofnetworking.Eventhosewhosecurejobsthroughan
oncampusinterviewortargetedmailingreportthatnetworkinghelpedthemintheirjobsearch,asthey
gainedcontacts,references,andinformationaboutthelegalmarket.

Whatitis:
A lifelong connectionbuilding process. The networking process has a longterm, rather than an
immediate,payoff.TheeasiestexampleofyournetworkisyourcurrentLL.M.classmates.Thefriendsyou
make in your LL.M. class today will be leaders in their law firms, corporations, governments and non
governmentalorganizationsinthefutureandwillbeinvaluablecontactstoyouasyouseekallianceswith
attorneysinparticularpracticesaroundtheworld.

Howtodoit:
Thinkofallofthepeopleyoualreadyknowwhomightbeabletodevelopyournetwork:
classmates(fromNYUandyourpriorlawschool),
professors(NYU,JD,andundergrad,ifapplicable),
formeremployers(evennonlegal),
alumniofyourlawschoolorNYU,
otherpractitionersinyourpracticearea,
practitionersfromyourhomecountry/region,
family,friends,etc.

Reachouttothesecontactsregularly(asappropriatedontbeaSpammer!).Letthemknowwhatyou
areuptoatNYUorelsewhere.Also,askthemquestionsabouttheirpracticeorrecentnewsthatmight
be of interest to both of you. Ask for advice whenever possible the goal of building a network is to
educateyourselfnotonlyaboutpotentialjobopportunitiesbutalsoaboutlegalpracticemorebroadly.
Also,manypeopleappreciatebeinggiventheopportunitytotalkaboutthemselvesandtheirpractice,so
itisalwaysagoodideatoshowagenuineinterestinsomeonesbackground.

Youcanalsonetworkwithpeoplethatyouhavenevermetbefore.Thisprocessmaybemoreintimidating
forsomestudents,butitisanotherimportanttoolinanyattorneysarsenal.
LookforeventsatNYUoratBarAssociationsaroundNewYorkoryourtargetgeographicregionthat
arerelevanttoyourlongtermcareergoals.Forexample,ifyouareinterestedinacareerinEstate
Planning,lookforContinuingLegalEducation(CLE) classesonEstatePlanningattheNew YorkCity
Bar Association. Or, if you are interested in Antitrust law, you might want to attend the annual
meetingoftheAmericanBarAssociationsAntitrustSection.
Introduce yourself to people at any cocktail/mingling sessions during these events. Find out about
theirinterestinthetopic.
Preparea20secondelevatorspeechintroducingyourselfandyourtopprofessionalassetsquickly.
Alwaysgetthepersonsbusinesscardandfollowupwithabriefemailinadayortwo.
Ifpossible,continuefollowingupwhenyouseerelevantnewsorseeothereventsthatmightbeof
interesttothatpersontoo(withinreason).Thiswillhelpformarelationshiponwhichyoucanbuild
yourjobsearchefforts.
If you are attending a panel discussion or lecture, consider talking to the panelists afterwards. Jot
downquestionsduringthediscussionandapproachthemattheendtothankthemforspeakingand
toaskyourfollowupquestions.
If this is too forward for you, take note of the persons contact information (attorneys at large law
firmsoftenhavetheiremailaddressonline)andfollowupviaemailthenextday.Thanktheperson
forspeaking,introduceyourself,andaskifshewouldbewillingtospeaktoyoumoreaboutpursuing
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a career in X field. Set up a time to speak over the phone or meet in person. Come prepared with
questions about the practice and the persons career, as well as your pitch for your own
backgroundandskills.

InformationalInterviewing:
InformationalinterviewsgiveLL.M.studentsanopportunitytospeakwithpractitionersoneonone,learn
moreaboutthelegalmarket,practice,andpotentialcareeropportunities.Atthesametime,youhavethe
opportunitytopresentyourbackgroundandintereststoapotentialemployerandimpresshim/herwith
yourpoiseandintelligencewithoutthepressureofarealinterview!
Inadditiontoconductinginformationalinterviewswithattorneysthatyoumeetatevents,orpeople
with whom you already have a connection, you can use lawyer search engines such as
www.martindale.com and the Directory of Corporate Counsel (available on Westlaw) to identify
attorneyswithwhomyouhaveacommoninterest(i.e.,asimilarpracticearea,thesamelawschool,
similar language skills, or country of first law degree) and write to them asking for advice and
information.
Makeitclearinthefirstcorrespondencethatyouareseekingadviceandyouarenotaskingforajob.
This takes the pressure off the attorney, who may not have a job opening right now, and makes it
easierforhertoagreetoabriefconversation.
If you wish, you can attach your resume to your introductory email, with language stating I am
attaching my resume here to give you a sense of my professional and academic background or
somethingsimilar.
Beflexiblewithtimingremembertheyaredoingyouafavorbymeetingwithyou.
Ifpossible,attheendofyourinformationalinterview,askifthereareanyotherattorneysyoushould
talkto,oranyorganizationsyoushouldjointohelpyouinyourcareerdevelopment.
Remember,thebestwaytostartanemailtoanewcontactistonamedrop.Peoplewillrespond
positively to an opening sentence like: I recently met Mr. XYZ, and he suggested I contact you to
learnmoreaboutyourcareerinInternationalTradeLaw.

Trytomakeiteasyforthepersontohelpyou.InsteadofaskinghowcanIgetajob?askamoretargeted
question,onethatmightprovideyouwithinformationaboutthecareerpathforalawyerinyourarea,as
well as advice on the job search. Following are some sample questions that can be asked during an
informationalinterview.

CareerPath
WheredidyouworkimmediatelyafteryourLL.M.?
Whatwasyourcareerpath(ifyouvechangedjobssincegraduation)?
How/whydidyouchooseyourcurrentemployer?

PracticeArea
Howdidyouchoosethispracticearea?
Whatisatypicaldayinthelifeofapractitionerinyourarea?
Whatdoesafirstorsecondyearassociatedoinyourpractice?
Inyouropinion,whatisthemostinteresting/exciting/rewardingaspectofyourpractice?
Howdoesastudentwhoisinterestedinthisareagetstarted?
Whatcourseswouldyourecommendastudenttakenextsemestertopursueacareerinthisfield?
ArethereanycoursesyouwishyouhadtakenwhenyouwereintheLL.M.program?
Arethereanyprofessionalassociations/organizationsastudentshouldjointogainexposuretothis
area?
Whataretheleadpublicationsinthisfield?Anywebsitesorothersourcesastudentshouldread
regularly?

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Organization
Areassociatesatyourorganizationgivenanyspecializedtraining?
Howisworkassigned?
Howdothevariousdepartmentsofyourfirmworktogether?
Howdoesyourorganizationrecruit/hireLL.M.students?
DostudentsgetcreditfortheLL.M.(intermsofsalaryand/orseniority)?
Fororganizationswithofficesinothercities,whataretheoptionsforgeographicmobility?Doesit
matterinwhatstateastudenthastakenthebar?

JobSearchStrategies
HowdidyoufindyourjobpostLL.M.?
Whatotherjobsearchmethodsdoyoufindeffective(asanemployer)?
WhataresomecommoninterviewingtipsforLL.M.students?
Whatqualities/qualificationsdoesyourfirmlookforinanLL.M.candidate?
Doyourecommendthatstudentsprepareawritingsample?Whattypeofmaterialispreferred?
HowdoyouviewJ.D.vs.LL.M.performance?Whataboutpriorworkexperience?

Formoreaboutinformationalinterviewing,otherstudentshavefoundthefollowingarticleshelpful(the
fulltextofbotharticlescanbefoundattheendoftheLL.M.JobSearchResourcesHandbook):1

1.AGuidetoNetworkingMeetings
http://www.legalauthority.com/cc/a_guide_to_networking_meetings.html

2.WhenNetworking,UsetheRightKindofCorrespondence
SeeDraftingStrongNetworkingCorrespondenceintheAppendix.

SampleOrganizationsandProfessionalAssociations:
NewYorkCityBarAssociation(www.nycbar.org)
NewYorkStateBarAssociation(www.nysba.org)
NewYorkCountyLawyersAssociation(www.nycla.org)
PractisingLawInstitute(www.pli.edu)
AmericanBarAssociation(www.abanet.org)
SectiononTaxation(www.abanet.org/tax/home.html);
InternationalSection(www.abanet.org/intlaw/home.html)
InstituteforProfessionalsinTaxation(www.ipt.org)
AmericanCollegeofTrustandEstateCounsel(www.actec.org)
InternationalBarAssociation(www.ibanet.org)
InternationalAssociationofYoungLawyers(AIJA)(www.aija.org)
SouthAsianBarAssociationofNewYork(www.sabany.org)
ChinaBusinessLawyersAssociation(www.cblalaw.org)
FrenchAmericanBarAssociation(www.fabalaw.com)
IrishAmericanBarAssociationofNewYork(www.iabany.org)
andmanymore!Doasearchbasedonyourpracticeareaorgeographicinterests,your
languageskills,legaltraining,orotherfactors.

1. Please note that inclusion of these articles in our resource materials does not connote NYUs support of any particular product or
program offered by the above organizations.

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INTERVIEWSKILLS

Theprincipalchallengepresentedbyinterviewingistimemanagement.Youhaveabriefopportunityto
convey the aspects of your qualifications and background that make you the right candidate for the
position. You need to be both well prepared and well organized as you approach the process. Spend
some time preparing for your interviews by developing your interview agenda, researching employers
thoroughly,andmakingsurethatyourprofessionalimageisuptodateandpolished.

A.PreparingforanInterview

1. SelfAssessment and Agenda Building: Analyze your experiences, strengths, weaknesses and
interests to gain a clear understanding of your personal assets and professional goals and how
theyrelatetotheemployerwithwhomyouareinterviewing.

Takecontrolofyourinterview!Developalistof34skillsorassetsthatyoubringtothetableand
that distinguish you from others. Make it a point to get these skills or assets across during the
interview.Rethinkyouragendapointsinlightoftheemployerwithwhomyouaremeeting.The
skillsandabilitiessoughtbyalargecorporatelawfirmmaynotbethesameasthosevaluedbya
smallfirmoragovernmentagency.UsetheInterviewAgendaWorksheetatthebackofthis
sectiontohelpyoudetermineyourbestsellingpoints.Onceyouhave developedyouragenda,
plantogetthesepointsacrossandweavethemintotheconversationevenifyouarenotasked
aboutthesepointsdirectly.

Additionally,developarepertoireofanecdotestoillustrateyourskillsandassets,aswellascogent
explanations for the weak points in your record. Stories about your experiences and skills will
remain in an interviewers mind much more powerfully than vague, generic answers. For
example, rather than saying, "I am a hard worker and want to get ahead," you might say, "In
additiontosummeremployment,Ihaveworkedconsistentlyduringcollege/lawschool/graduate
school,andIhaveundertakenextraresearchprojectsforprofessorstopreparemyselfbetterin
thisspecialtyarea."ReviewthecommonlyaskedquestionspresentedinsectionsC&Fandcome
upwithexamplesofyouragendapointstoanswerasmanyofthemaspossible.

Examplesofagendapointsandanecdotes:
a. LongstandinginterestintaxlawtaxlawrelatedinternshipsorcoursesinJD
b. QualityWork/AttentiontoDetailfocusneededtopreparepapers/exhibitsinparalegal
positionduringlawschool
c. TakesonResponsibility/Initiativecreatednewstudentgroupduringlawschool
focusingoninternationallaw
d. AlreadyFamiliarwithCorporateLawandBusinessIssuespriorexperienceatalaw
firmasanassociate,summerassociate,orintern
e. Extensiveresearchandwritingbackgroundlegalpublication,researchassistant
positionorathesis
f. AbilitytoWorkWellUnderPressure/LongHoursexperienceworking70+hoursper
weekatalargenationalaccountingfirm,handlingFortune100clients
g. LeadershipSkillsservingasSymposiumCoordinatorforInternationalLawSociety
h. Experienceinmanyculturesandfluencyin3languagesstudyabroadexperienceand
languageskills

Address perceived weak spots headon. Whether the issue is your law school grades, lack of
privatesectorworkexperience,aseriesofjobsofshortduration,oragaponyourresume,dont
avoidtheissueortrytomakeexcuses.Itismuchmoreeffectivetofacetheissueheadon.The
oncampus interviewer will act as your ambassador at the firm or organization; if you are to
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receive a callback, this attorney needs to be armed with information to make a case for the
strengthofyourapplicationorexplainanyweaknesses.

2. Employer Research: Employers expect you to have researched their organization thoroughly.
Review available information, both objective and subjective, on the prospective employer to
develop your knowledge of the employers practice areas and culture, as well as the fit
betweenyouandtheemployer.Ifyoudonothavepriorlaworbusinessrelatedworkexperience,
compensate by being especially knowledgeable about the employers legal practice. Alwaysbe
prepared to answer the question, why our firm? If you dont spend the time to research an
employer before an interview, they will not spend the time to seriously consider you as a
candidateaftertheinterview!LookattheResourcessectionofthisHandbooktoseecommonly
usedresearchsources.

Ifinterviewingwithmultipleemployers,youmaywanttocreateacheatsheetforeachfirmthat
you keep in your interview portfolio and can quickly take a look at immediately prior to the
interview.

3. Practice and Dress Rehearsal: Interviewing takes practice, practice, practice! Use your self
assessment,agendaandresearchtopractice(outloud!)yourresponsestothesampleinterview
questions in Sections C and F. Then, practice in a mock interview setting to ensure that your
agendapresentationandresponsetoquestioningisaseffectiveaspossible.TheOCSorganizes
practiceintervieweveningsforTaxandForeignTrainedLL.M.candidateswhereyoucanfurther
developyourinterviewskillsin oneononepractice interviewswithNYULaw alumniand other
practicinglawyers.

4. ImageManagement:Prepareallofthewrittenmaterialsyouwillneedtoprovidetoaprospective
employer,andcheckeverydetailofyourappearanceandpresentationstyletoensurecomplete
professionalism.

B.GeneralInterviewTips

1. Maintain a Positive Attitude: Interviewers look for a positive attitude toward prior employers,
professors, and colleagues. As you describe your experiences, even if they were less than
optimal, put a positive spin on themfind the benefits to those experiences, whether you
learned to work well without supervision, took on more responsibility, or developed crisis
management skills. Employers look for flexibility, enthusiasm, and an optimistic approach to
workandlifethesignsofateamplayer.

2. EmphasizeYourBestQualities:Strongpointsimpressemployerstheyshouldbeemphasizedat
every appropriate opportunity (this is your interview agenda!). All good points should be
conveyedtotheinterviewerbecausetheymaynotcomeoutunlessbroughtoutbytheapplicant.
Answersshouldbefactualandsincerewithoutconveyingconceit.Itiswisetoidentifyyourbest
qualitiesinrelationtosomethingtangible.

3. Make the Interview a Conversation: Be prepared to ask questions of the interviewer to

demonstrateyourinterestintheemployerandshowtheindepthresearchyouconducted.See
samplequestionsyoucanaskinSectionDbelow.Weaveyourquestionsintothediscussion,but
makesureyousavesomefortheendtoo,asyouwillusuallybeaskedifyouhaveanyquestions
attheendoftheinterview.Askeducatedquestions,basedontheresearchyouvedoneonthe
employer (see sample questions in Section D below). You should not ask questions about
information that is readily available through basic research. Preface a generic question with
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somethingthatyouknowaboutthefirm:IreadthatyouaredoingworkinXwhatplansdo
youhavetoexpandinYpracticearea?Askquestionsyoureallywantanswered,solongasthey
arenotprematurequestions.Prematurequestionsconcernsalary,benefitsandperks.Onceyou
havereceivedanoffer,youcanfeelfreetoaskthesekindsofquestionsinatactfulmanner.

4. Confidentvs.Cocky:Strivetostrikeabalancebetweenhealthyselfesteemandoverconfidence.
Whileyoushoulduseyourinterviewagendatosellyourselfandputyourbestattributesforward,
remember that you are still a law student (even if you have prior legal experience), and the
interviewerislookingtoseehowyouwillworkinhis/herdepartment.Noonewillwanttowork
withanarrogantassociatenomatterhowintelligentoraccomplished.

5. Maintain Professionalism: Dont become overly comfortable or familiar, regardless of the

behaviorofyourinterviewers.Youareultimatelybeingevaluatedforyourgoodjudgment;telling
inappropriateorlewdjokes,swearing,andengagingingossiporcriticismaresignsofimmaturity
andpoorjudgment.

6. StayCalm:Nomatterwhat,maintainyourpoiseandprofessionalism.Someinterviewersliketo
put a student on the spot or throw off the tempo of the interview to see how gracefully the
candidatewillrespond.Withasmile,asenseofhumor,andlotsofselfconfidence,youcanwin
overalmostanyprospectiveemployer!

7. Dress for Success: The most important thing to remember is that the interviewer should be
focusing exclusively on what you have to say and the substance of your resumeno aspect of
yourdressorpersonalappearanceshoulddistracttheprospectiveemployerfromthematterat
hand.

a. Employersrespondmostfavorablytohairthatisshortandneatlytrimmedorlonghair
thatistiedbackfromtheface.Unkemptmustachesandbeardsdrawnegativeattention;
acleanshavenappearanceisthesafestchoiceformalecandidates.
b. Poor grooming habits are most often noticed by interviewerswhen a student is not
freshly bathed or has unpleasant breath, employers have difficulty envisioning such a
candidateinspiringconfidenceinclients.Additionally,interviewerscanbedistractedby
heavyaftershave,cologneandperfume.
c. Employersfindlong,brightlypolishedfingernailstobeinappropriateforattorneys.Dirty,
raggedfingernailsalsoconveyanegative,unkemptimage.
d. Employers expect to see male students in a clean, dark colored twopiece suit, with a
crisp white or light blue shirt and conservative tie. Interviewers have commented on
suitsthatlookoverlytailoredorslick,aremadeofshinymaterial,ordonotfitproperly.
Pant suits or skirt suits are acceptable for women. Where womens business attire is
concerned, most negative comments from employers concern inappropriate,
unprofessionaldresssuitsthataretootight,sheerblouses,lowcutnecklinesorskirts
thataremidthigh.
e. Gum is considered unprofessional in an interview. Cigarette smoke, which the smoker
himorherselfmightnotevennotice,canberemediedwithbreathmints.
f. Unpolishedorveryhighheeledshoessendthewrongmessage.Excessive,fancy,gaudy
jewelry (such as dangling earrings and large rings) are often commented upon. Ankle
bracelets,noserings,tonguestuds,andmultipleearringsareallinappropriate.Tattoos
shouldnotbevisible.
g. If you usually wear an engagement ring or wedding ring, you should feel comfortable
wearingitduringyourinterview.

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C.SampleScreeningInterviewQuestions

1. Tellmeaboutyourself.
2. Whydidyoudecidetoseekaninterviewwithourorganization?
3. Whydidyoudecidetogotolawschool/pursueanLL.M.?Whatpromptedthedecision?Didyou
seeyourselfinanyparticularroleasalawyeratthetimeofthedecision?
4. Why did you choose your LL.M. specialization in (tax/corporate/trade regulation/international
legalstudies,etc.)?
5. What was your reaction to NYU? What classes have you enjoyed most? The least? Is NYU
substantiallydifferentthanlawschoolinyourhomecountry?
6. Isthereaparallelbetweenyourperformanceandyourinterestinaparticularcourse?
7. Doyouhaveaparticularcareerobjectiveatthepresenttime?Whatdoyouseeyourselfdoing
fiveyearsfromnow?
8. Haveyoumadeadecisionastothecityinwhichyouultimatelywishtopractice?Whyhaveyou
selectedthiscity?
9. Howwouldyoudescribeyourself?
10. Whatqualitiesdoyouhavethatmakeyouthinkyouwillbeasuccessfullawyer?
11. Whatwouldyouconsidertobeyourgreateststrengths?Greatestweaknesses?
12. If I called up your most recent employers, what three things would they be most likely to say
aboutyou?
13. Whattwoorthreeaccomplishmentshavegivenyouthemostsatisfaction?Why?
14. Whatisthegreatestobstacleyouhavehadtoovercomeinyourlife/career?
15. Whatareyourgrades?Doyouthinktheyareagoodindicationofyourachievement?
16. CanyouexplaintheNYUSchoolofLawgradingsystemtome?
17. Whathaveyoulearnedfromparticipationonajournalormootcourt,orinaclinicalprogram?
Howwillyouapplytheskillsetsgainedthroughtheseexperiencestotheworkthatyouwoulddo
aspartofourorganization?
18. Whatkindofextracurricularactivitiesareyouinvolvedin,andhowdidyoudevelopthatinterest?
19. Inwhatkindofenvironmentareyoumostcomfortable?
20. Whattwoorthreethingsaremostimportanttoyouinajob?
21. Withwhatotherkindsofemployersareyourinterviewingandinwhatothercities?Doyouhave
anypendingjoboffers?Ifso,where?
22. IsthereanythingIshouldknowaboutyouthatwehavenotcovered?
23. Whatquestionswouldyouliketoaskmeaboutourorganization?

D.SampleQuestionsYouCanAskTheInterviewer

In order to make the interviewing process more dynamic and interesting, we recommend that you ask
questionsthatarespecifictothedepartmentorindividualwithwhomyouarespeaking.Yourquestions
shouldbeinformedbytheresearchyoudidontheemployerpriortotheinterview.Thisnotonlygives
you a broader range of topics to discuss but provides you with valuable information about the
organizationwhichyouwillneedinordertomakeawiseemploymentdecision.Weaveyourquestions
throughouttheinterview,whenappropriate,butalsokeepsomefortheendoftheinterview,asyouwill
almostalwaysbeasked,Doyouhaveanyquestionsforus?

1. AbouttheInterviewer:
a. Whatisatypicaldaylikeforyou(ifthereissuchathing)?
b. DidyoustartoffinXdepartment?Ifnot,howdidyoudecidetomaketheswitch?
c. Whatisthemostchallengingcase/transactionthatyouveworkedon?
d. Whatdoyouthinkismostchallengingaboutbeingalitigator/atransactionallawyer?

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e. What are you working on right now? How might a junior associate help you with that
work?

2. AbouttheFirmsPractice:
a. (Basedoninterviewerspracticearea)IreadanarticleinarecentissueoftheNewYork
LawJournalaboutthefirmsrepresentationofxcompanyina[case][deal]thispastfall.
Wereyouamongthemembersofthefirminvolvedinthismatter?Whattypeofrole,if
any,wouldajuniorassociateplayinsuchamatter?
b. (Basedoninterviewerspracticearea)Ireadonyourfirmswebsiteaboutthefirmsnew
officeinBeijing.Inwhatdirectiondoyouseethefirmsinternationalpracticeexpanding
inthenextfiveyears?
c. Howhasthefirmstax/transactional/litigationpracticeevolvedinthetimeyouvebeen
withthefirm?
d. Whataregrowthareasofthefirm?
e. (Basedoninterviewerspracticearea)Whatarethedifferenttypesofcases/transactions
onwhichattorneysinyourdepartmentwork?

3. OrganizationalStructure:
a. How is the organization departmentalized? [Only inquire about information you could
nothavelearnedfromthefirmswebsiteorbrochure]
b. Howareassignmentsdistributed?Doesthisvarybydepartment?
c. Howdoassociatesreceivefeedbackfortheirwork?
d. Whatkindofmentoringprogramsexist?Doattorneysfindformalorinformalmodesof
trainingandmentoringmorehelpful?

E.TheCallbackInterview

Afterthescreeninginterview,theattorneydecideswhethertoinviteyoutothefirmororganizationfor
additionalmeetingswithpartners,associatesandrecruitingstaff,knownasacallback.Thisinvitationis
typicallyissuedbytelephone,thoughitcanalsobedoneviaemail.Thepurposeofthecallbackinterview
istofurtherexplorethe"fit"betweenajobcandidateandaprospectiveemployer.

The U.S. callback can consist of up to four or five 30minute interviews with individual attorneys from
differentdepartmentsandatvaryinglevelsofseniority.Additionally,anemployermightscheduleeithera
lunch or dinner at the end or before the interviews. Be aware that every interviewer will fill out an
evaluationonwhethertheemployershouldmakeyouanoffer,eventhejuniorassociateswhotakeyou
outtolunch!

Ifyouareinvitedtoacallbackforanoutofstateoroverseasoffice,youmaybeaskedtotraveltothat
officeortoprovidedateswhenyouwillbeinthatregionalready(typicallyoveraschoolbreak).Ifyou
aretravelingforaninterview,itisagoodideatotrytocoordinateyourtimingwithotheremployersin
the region who might wish to interview you at the same time. Alternatively, some employers may
schedule a second round of interviews with overseas attorneys via phone or videoconference through
theNewYorkoffice.TheOCSissetuptoaccommodatevideochatsviaonlineservicessuchasSkype,if
theemployercanaccommodatethisformat.Iftheemployerrequestsforyoutosetupaformalvideo
conference through NYU, please contact the OCS. Please note that NYU Law has very limited
videoconferencingcapabilitiesandmaynotbeabletoaccommodaterequeststosetupvideointerviews
throughthelawschool.

1. Scheduling the Interview: Upon receipt of an invitation to visit the organization's offices for
additionalinterviews,youshouldrespondwithin1businessday.
Issuesarisinginyourschedulingcallmayinclude:
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a. Providing an original writing sample, law school transcript, and a list of the
names/telephonenumbers/emailaddressesoftwoorthreepeoplewithwhomyouhave
worked directly, since you commenced your legal education, who can serve as
references;
b. If you are scheduling a callback lunch, let the recruiting coordinator know any special
dietaryrequirements;
c. Lettingtheemployerknowifyouwillbeonatightscheduleduetoasecondcallbackthat
sameday.

For a callback interview, we recommend that you call ahead to ask the Recruitment
Coordinatorforthenamesofthepartnersandassociatesyouwillbemeeting.Iftheydonot
havethisinformationatthetimeyouaremakingarrangements,askifyoucancallbackoneday
prior to your visit. This information will enable you to familiarize yourself with the
pronunciationofthenamesandattorneybackgroundsaswellasprovideanaccuraterecordfor
yourfollowup.

2. TheDifficultCallbackInterviewMoments:Trytokeepinmindthatyouwillbevisitingaworking
organizationandthatthepeoplewhoseeyouhaveongoingresponsibilitiesthatmayinterfere
with their ability to devote attention exclusively to the interview. Interruptions such as
telephone calls and support staff/attorney questions are a nuisance and disruptive to the
continuity of the interview. Nonetheless, the person with whom you are speaking does not
havecompletecontroloverothersinhisorherorganizationandmayhavetorespondtotime
sensitiveissuesastheyarise.Don'tgetdiscouragediftheytakethecall;trytohangontothe
threadoftheconversationthatwasunderwaybeforetheinterruptionoccurred,and,aboveall,
donottaketheinterruptionspersonally.Callbacksconsumeevenmorelawyertimethanon
campus interviews, and it is not feasible for lawyers to insulate themselves entirely from
interruptions during your interview. Take advantage of this opportunity to listen and observe
quietly and get a sense of the nature and tempo of work in this organization. When the
interview resumes, if the attorney apologizes for the interruption, be gracious and express
appreciationfortheopportunitytoseeanattorneyatthefirm"inaction."

3. QuestionstoExpectintheCallbackInterview:Duringthecallbackinterview,youmaybeasked
more indepth questions than those you received during the screening interview; in many
cases, you may find yourself answering the same questions for a number of attorneys in the
sameorganization.Seebelowforsamplecallbackinterviewquestions.

Some students have commented on the difficulty of "staying fresh" for a series of interviews
comprised of the same questions. You should remind yourself that to each interviewer the
information you provide is new, and you should try not to get exasperated by repeated
questions.

Aswiththescreeninginterview,youshouldbesuretohaveavarietyofquestionspreparedto
asktheinterviewerssothatyouarenotaskingthesamequestionsofeachinterviewerwithin
thesameorganizationtheymaycomparenotes.

4. TheCallbackInterviewLunch:Yourlunchescortswillusuallybeassociates,ratherthanpartners,
andthisisaprimeopportunitytogetabettersenseofthefirm'sculture.However,asrelaxed
as the recruiting lunch may seem, you should always remember that this is still part of the
interview. Associates typically do participate in the hiring decisions and complete evaluation
formsfollowingthelunch.

Whenorderinglunch,pleasebearinmindthefollowing:
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a. Alcoholicbeveragesshouldbeavoided.Evenifyourhostsorderalcoholicbeverages,you
shouldnot.Theyalreadyhavethejob!
b. Asageneralrule,dontorderthemostexpensiveitemonthemenu,ortheleast.
c. Avoidmessyfoods(i.e.,spaghetti,saucydishes,hardrollsthatcrumble,etc.)andfoods
withwhichyouarenotfamiliar.

Rememberthatthelunchisanoccasionforthemembersoftheorganizationtogettoknow
youasaperson"beyondtheresume"willyoubesomeonewithwhomtheyenjoyspending
12+hoursperday?Iftheformalinterviewprocesswastooconstrainedforyourpersonalityor
senseofhumortoemerge,thisisagreatopportunitytoexpressotheraspectsofyourselfuse
it wisely and to your advantage! On the other hand, if you feel too nervous to conduct
yourselfgracefullyandwitheaseinaluncheonsituation,youmayfeelfreetochooseacallback
schedule without a lunch. The afternoon callback schedule usually begins at 2:00 p.m., right
afterthelunchhour.Notelectingtolunchwithyourhostswillnotbeheldagainstyouinthe
decisionmakingprocess.Useyourjudgmentandselecttheoptionthatwillallowyoutoshow
yourselfinyourbestlight.

5. AdditionalCallbackTips:
a. Arrive a few minutes early at the employers office to give yourself a chance to settle
down.Ifyoufindyourselfrunninglate,trytonotifytheemployerasearlyaspossible.
b. Remember that each person you encounter at the firm will have an opportunity to
evaluateyou.Beespeciallycourteoustorecruitingprofessionals,astheyoftenhavea
say in the hiring process. Additionally, be courteous and respectful to receptionists,
secretariesandotherstaffmembers.Yourabilitytogetalongwithsupportstaffiscritical
toyoursuccessinanyorganization!
c. Bringextraresumes,unofficialtranscriptsandawritingsample.Youshouldhavethem
readyincaseinterviewersaskforthem.DiscusswithyourOCScareercounselorhowto
bestincorporateareferenceletterintoyourinterviewingstrategy.
d. Youmustappearfresh,interested,andpositivewitheachinterviewer.Keepinmindthat
theymaycomparenotesattheendoftheday,sobeconsistentinwhatyousay.

F.SampleCallbackInterviewQuestions(usedbytheU.S.FederalTradeCommission)

1. SelfEvaluation:
a. Howdoyouaccountforthesuccessesyou'vehadthusfarinlife?
b. Whatdoyouconsidertobeyourmajoraccomplishmentsinlife?
c. Lookingbackoveryourlife,whatdoyouwishyouhaddonedifferently?
d. Whatpersonalqualitiesofyoursseemtostandoutmostinothers'minds?
e. How do other people, such as friends, teachers, or family members, generally describe
youasaperson?
f. You'vegivenmesomerealstrengths;whataboutyourabilitiesorqualitiesthataren'tso
strong?
g. What kinds of constructive criticism have others given you regarding areas needing
improvement?
h. In what ways do you see yourself needing further development, personally or
professionally,inorderforyoutobefullyeffectiveinyourcareer?
i. Whatabout(somedesirabletrait)?Doyouthinkyouhaveasmuchofthisasyou'dlike,
ordoesthisrepresentanareainwhichyoucouldimprove?
j. Whatriskmightwebetakinginhiringyou?
k. Howhaveyougrownthemostinthelastseveralyears?
l. Whenyouthinkofyourownpersonality,whatkindsofclientswouldyouworkbestwith?
Notsoeffectively?
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m. What aspects of a lawyer's work do you see yourself doing exceptionally well? Not so
well?
n. Howdoyouhandleconfrontations?
o. Howdoyourespondtosharpcriticism?

2. WorkExperience:
a. Tell me about one or two of your most interesting or challenging jobs. How did you
happentogetthatparticularjob?Whatdidyoulikeaboutthejob?Whatdidn'tyoulike?
b. Whatdoyoufeelyougainedfromthatexperience?
c. What,doyouthink,youdidbestonthatjob?Lesswell?
d. Inwhatwayswereyoumosteffective?Lesseffective?
e. Whatwereyourmajoraccomplishmentsonthatjob?Howdidyouachievethem?
f. Whatwerethemostdifficultproblems(orfrustrations)youencountered?Howdidyou
handlethem?
g. Tellmeaboutasupervisorortwoforwhomyouespeciallylikedworking.Whydoyou
thinktheyimpressedyoufavorably?
h. Tellmeaboutasupervisorortwowhomyoudidn'tlikeworkingforsomuch.Whatwasit
thatdidn'tgooverwellwithyou?
i. Howdidthat(thosejobs)helpprepareyouforworkat______?
j. Suppose you had been a supervisor or manager. What changes would you have made
regardinghowyourjobwassetuportheorganizationwasrun?Why?Whatwereyou
abletodoalongtheselineswhenyouwereworkingthere?
k. Whenyourworkloadwasheavyandfastpaced,howdidyourespond?
l. Whatcausedyouthemostproblemsinworksituations?
m. Whatareyoulikeinworksituationshowwouldyoucharacterizeyourself?

3. LegalWorkExperience:
a. Howdidyouhappentoobtainthatparticularjob?
b. Whathaveyoulearnedfromthisworkaboutthepracticeoflaw?Howmightthework
havechangedyourconceptionsoflawpracticeandwhatyou'rehopingtodo?
c. Haveyoufeltthatyourlawtrainingservedyouwellinthiswork?Whenwasitlessthan
adequateornotasthoroughasyouwouldhaveliked?
d. Inwhatwaysmightyouhavechangedyourapproachwithclientsoryourcolleagues,in
thelastyearorso,tobecomemoreeffective?

4. LegalEthics:
a. Whatdoyouseeasseveralofthemostdifficultethicalissuesyoufaceasalawyer?How
wouldyourespondtothem?
b. Howdoyouseeyourselfonlegalethics?Forexample,howmuchofaconcernisitfor
you?Inwhatways?
c. Howwouldyoufeelaboutarelevant(employer)ethicalissue?
d. Howdoyouthinkworkingasalawyermightchangehowyoufeelaboutethicalmatters?
e. Whatimprovementsinlegalethicsareneeded?Howmightthesebebroughtabout?

5. CareerGoals:
a. Whatareseveralofthemostimportantthingsyouarelookingforinyourfirstposition?
b. Whatareyoulookingfornow?
c. Whathasledyoutowardconsidering(employer)?
d. How would you evaluate the pros and cons of working in a private firm, rather than a
government agency, public interest organization, solo practice, or teaching in a law
school?
e. Howdoyoufeelaboutworkinginasmallvs.alargeorganization?
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Howdoyoufeelaboutworkingin(location)?
Whatpersonalgoalsareyouseekingthroughacareerinlaw?
Whatlongtermsatisfactionsdoyouwishtogetfromyourcareer?
Supposeyouhadn'tchosenlaw,whatwouldbeyoursecondchoice?
Howdidyoucometochooselawasacareer?Whendidyourthoughtscrystallizeinthis
direction?
k. Noonecareersatisfiesall ourneedsandgoals.Whatmightyou begivingup bygoing
intolaw?

6. LawSchool:
a. Whatledyoutochoosetogotolawschool(orpursueanLL.M.)?
b. Howdidyouhappentochoosethisschool(LL.M.program)?
c. Howwouldyoucompareorcontrastyourlawschoolexperiencewithcollege(LL.M.vs.
firstlawdegree)?
d. Whatlawschoolactivitieshavebeenmostimportanttoyou?
e. Howhaveyourideasoflawandbeingalawyerchangedsinceyouenteredlawschool?
f. Whatcourseshaveyoufoundthemostexcitingandchallenging?
g. Whataspectsofyourworkandactivitiesatlawschoolbestdemonstrateyourdistinctive
legaltalentsandinterests?
h. Whathavebeen,foryou,themostsurprisinganddisappointingaspectsofpracticinglaw
whichlawschoolhasshownyou?
i. Ifyoucouldredoyourlawschoolexperience,howwouldyouchangeit?
j. Whatdoyouseeasthestrengthsandshortcomingsofyourschoolinginpreparingyou
forworkasalawyerwith(employer)?

7. UndergraduateSchool:
a. Howdidyouhappentochoose(nameofcollege)?______major?
b. Whatothermajorshadyouconsidered?
c. Whatdoyousee,inretrospect,astheprosandconsofyourmajorasapreparationfor
lawschool(orthepracticeoflaw)?
d. What advanced (or independent) projects did you complete? How did you happen to
choosethattopic?Whatdidyoulearn(aboutthetopic,thefield,yourself,yourcareer
interests,etc.)fromtheseprojects?
e. What academic activities have you enjoyed most and done best in: doing research for
termpapers,writingtheresearchpapers,conceptualizingproblems,participatinginclass
discussion?
f. Whatproportionoftimedidyoudevotetoyourstudies?
g. Tellmeaboutyourextracurricularactivities.Whatdidyoulearnfromtheseactivities
aboutyourself,yourabilities,areasneedingfurtherdevelopment,orperhapsyourcareer
interests?

G.CommonReasonsWhyCandidatesFailtoLandaJobOffer

Accordingtothefeedbackwereceivefromlegalemployers,themostcommonreasonsacandidatewill
notbeextendedajobofferfollowingacallbackinclude:

1. Lack of enthusiasm and interestin this particular employer and regarding previous academic
andprofessionalpursuits;generalapathy,indifference.
2. Notpreparedfortheinterviewinsufficientresearchonemployer.
3. Norealinterestinthefirm,corporationoragencyperceptionthatthecandidateisshopping
aroundinthiscityoratthisfirm.
4. Lackofpropercareerplanningpurposesandgoalsilldefined.
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Inarticulateunabletoexpresshimselforherselfclearly;poordiction,grammar.
Insufficientevidenceofachievementorcapacitytoexciteactioninothers.
Inabilitytoarticulateinterestinworkingintheprivatesector.
Overbearingoverlyaggressiveconceitedarrogant.
Ask no or poor questions about the job, especially questions proper research would have
answered(i.e.Whatcanyoutellmeaboutthefirm?)
Answers only yes or no to openended questionsfails to take the initiative to speak at
lengthonexperiences,accomplishments,toaffirmativelyprovidemoreextensiveandmeaningful
answerstoinquiries.
Inabilitytoacceptcriticismorinstruction.
Overlyfocuseduponmoney,prestige,status,ratherthansubstanceofjob.
Unwillingnesstostartatthebottomexpectstoomuch,toosoon.
Makes excusesevasivenesshedges on unfavorable factors in recordlies. Any sign of
constantlycomplainingorblamingthingsonothers.
Wants job only for a short time; outwardly expresses view of position as stepping stone for
anotherjoborcareer.
Condemnationornegativityregardingpastemployers;lackoftact.
Anysignofnotfollowinginstructionsornotplayingbytherules.
Insinceritylowethicalstandards.Cynicism.
Anysignofirresponsibilityortendencytogoofoff.
Lackofvitality,slowmoving,lazy,lackofmotivation.
Narrowinterestsnointerestincommunitynosocialawareness.
Noknowledgeofcurrentevents,worldatlarge.
Lackofconfidenceandpoisefailstomakeeyecontactwiththeinterviewer.
Sloppy application materialstypographical or grammatical error(s) in resume, cover letter,
transcript,thankyouletterorwritingsample.
Latetotheinterviewwithoutjustcause.
Limp,fishyhandshake.

AFTERTHEINTERVIEW

A.ThankYouNotes
Whenyouleavetheinterview,jotdownyourimpressionsoftheorganizationandthepeopleyoumet.Be
detailed;yourcallbackjournalwillbeinvaluabletoyoulaterasyouconsideryouroptions.Besureto
recordthenamesoftheinterviewers;askthemforbusinesscardswhenyouaretheresoyouhavethe
correctemailaddressandcontactinformation(especiallyimportantfornonlawfirmemployers,where
thisinformationmaynotbeonline).Noteanypaperworkthatwasrequested,i.e.,sendingatranscriptor
writingsample,andfollowuppromptlytoprovideit.Keepcopiesofanythankyounotesorotherfollow
upcorrespondenceyousendorreceive.

Thankyounotesarenotrequiredaftertheinitialscreeninginterview,butafteracallback,itisadvisable
towriteoremailtheattorney(s)thatyoumetwithtoexpressyourappreciation.Youmayeithersend
individualnotestoeachattorney(makesuretheyaredifferent,astheywilloftenendupinonefile),or
send a note to one attorney, asking that person to extend your appreciation to each of the other
interviewersbyname,includingtherecruitmentadministratorifheorshecoordinatedyourcallback(see
theThankYouNotesandOtherCorrespondenceSectionofthisHandbookforinformationregardingand
samplethankyouletters).

B.FollowingUpViaPhoneorEmail
Follow up with the recruiting department by phone or email if you have not heard anything within 10
businessdaysfollowingyourcallbackinterviewtoascertainthefirmsinterviewingtimeline."Noanswer"
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maynotnecessarilymeanthatyouarenotbeingseriouslyconsidered.Theremaybeareasonabledelay;
youmaybeonholdastheemployerwaitstohearfromothercandidates,oryourpaperworkmayhave
"fallen between the cracks." A followup call will clarify the status in your own mind, as well as
demonstrateyourenthusiasmandinterestintheemployer.Allfollowupshouldbemoderated,thereis
no need to follow up with multiple people in the same office, or to follow up more than once a week.
Givethehiringteamtimetomakeadecision.

C.WhenDecidingBetweenMorethanOneJobOffer
Ifyoufindyourself inthe fortunateposition ofevaluatingmorethanone job offer,thefollowing are a
numberoffactorsyoumayconsiderindeterminingwhichemployerwouldbethebestfitforyou.

1. Whatisthefirmsgeneralcharacteritsstabilityandreputation?
2. Whatareitsspecialtiesandmajorareasofpractice?
3. Areitsclientssolidandvaried?
4. Does the firm have an active international practice with substantial foreign clients and offices
outsidetheUnitedStates?
5. Are the firms lawyers persons in whose legal ability, judgment and standards you will have
confidenceandpride?
6. Arethefirmslawyerspersonswithwhomyouwillenjoyworking?Aretheyofsufficientlyvaried
typesandbackgroundstomaketheofficeinteresting?
7. Doyouthinkthecompositionofthefirmanditsmanagementissufficientlydiverse(e.g.gender,
race, ethnic origin, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation)? Are efforts being made to
makethefirmmorediverse?
8. Arethefirmsorganizationandadministrationsystemssoundandapparentlyrunningsmoothly?
Aretheresignsofcliquesordissidence?
9. Whatisthefirmsfuture?Isitgettingandkeepingnewpeopleofhighcaliber?
10. Hasthenumberofthefirmspartnersandassociatesgrownsignificantlyinthepast15years?
11. What do new associates do? How is their work determined and assigned? How do the
associatesworkandresponsibilitieschangeovertheyears?
12. What about compensationinitial, bonuses, raises? What is the firms general philosophy on
this? Are there significant fringe benefits (bar association membership, continuing legal
educationsponsorship,etc.)?
13. Whatarethefirmspoliciesinkeyareassuchasparentalleaveandsexualharassment?
14. Whatemphasisisplacedongettingnewbusinessandhowdoesthisaffectcompensationand
promotion?
15. How is performance judgedand by whom? What are the criteria for advancement? When
doesanassociatebecomeapartner?
16. Whatdoespartnershipentailcompensation,responsibilities,contribution?
17. Ifanassociatedoesnotbecomeapartner,whatopportunitiesdoestheassociatehaveavailable?
Doesthefirmhelpinthisregard?Doesthefirmhavemanyprominentandsuccessfulalumni/ae?
18. What is the relationship between younger and older lawyers in the firmthe channels of
communication(formalandinformal),thedegreeofcontactandformality?
19. Does the firm have a friendly atmosphereis it a place where people can laugh and enjoy
themselves in spite of their hard work or is it stiff and formal? Is there a spirit of cooperation
among the lawyersa desire to help each other to get the job done well, or is there a harsh
competitivespirit?
20. Is the locality a good place to work and livewith cultural and recreational activities, citizen
interest,andconvenient,attractiveresidentialareaswithgoodschools?

D.AcceptinganOffer
Onceyouhavedecidedtoacceptanofferfromanemployer,youshouldnotifythembyphoneandemail
(andkeeparecordofyouracceptance)assoonaspossible.Makeanoteofanyadditionalmaterialsthe
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firmmayrequire(suchasanofficialtranscriptaftergraduation).Atthesametime,youmustimmediately
contactanyotheremployerswhereyouhaveanofferoutstanding.Whereyoumaystillbeunder
consideration,withdrawyourselffromconsiderationwiththatemployer.ThePrinciplesofProfessional
Conduct,whichallNYUstudentsagreetowhenyouregisterforyourCareerServicesManager(CSM)
account,statethatStudentsshouldhonortheiremploymentcommitments.Uponacceptanceofan
offerofemployment,studentsshouldceasepursuingadditionalemploymentopportunities.Itisyour
professionalresponsibilitytonotifyotheremployersofyouracceptanceassoonaspossible.Additionally,
promptwithdrawalfromconsiderationmayhelponeofyourclassmatesgetanofferfromanemployer
thattheyareveryinterestedin.

HOWTODEALWITHDISCRIMINATIONININTERVIEWS

AlthoughNYUSchoolofLawstudentsareconcernedaboutdiscriminationinhiring,fewreportthatthey
experience discriminatory interviews. Many do, however, express confusion about what constitutes
discriminatorypracticeinarecruitingsituation.Theyarealsouncertainastohowtorespondtoinquiries
thattheythinkmaybediscriminatoryorattheveryleastareinappropriatewithoutdiminishingtheir
chancesofsecuringapositionwiththatemployer.Studentsoftenaskwhatrecourseisavailabletothem
whenfacedwithdiscriminatoryorinappropriatebehaviorinaninterview.Thissectionwillservethree
purposes: First, it will provide an overview of the kinds of questions which may be illegal. Second, it
offerssuggestionsforrespondingtoquestionsthatyoubelievetobediscriminatory.Finally,itsetsforth
theproceduresdevelopedbytheSchoolofLawsCareerServicesCommitteefordealingwithcomplaints
againstemployers.

A.OverviewofIllegalQuestions

In order to interview at NYU School of Law, employers are required to sign a statement of compliance
withtheLawSchoolsnondiscriminationpolicy.TheCareerServicesCommitteedraftedasummaryof
majorfederal,stateandlocalstatutesthatprohibitdiscriminationinemploymentbyprivateemployers,
which the OCS mails to all employers who schedule oncampus interviews. The summary is printed
below.

1. NewYorkUniversitySchoolofLawNonDiscriminationPolicy:TheNewYorkUniversitySchoolof
Law is committed to a policy against discrimination in employment based on sex, sexual
orientation,maritalorparentalstatus,race,color,religion,nationalorigin,age,orhandicap.The
facilitiesoftheOfficeofCareerServicesandtheLawSchoolmaybedeniedtoemployerswhose
employmentpracticesarenotconsistentwiththatpolicy.

2. The Law: The following areas are ones that the federal government has said may not be asked
aboutunlesstheyarespecificallyjobrelated:
Color
Race
Maritalstatus
Nationalorigin
Politicalaffiliation
Handicap
Disabledveteranstatus
Age
Sex
Religion
Vietnameraveteranstatus

Themajorfederallawsprohibitingdiscriminationinemploymentbyprivateemployersare:
TitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,42U.S.C.2000etseq.,prohibitsdiscriminationon
the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin by employers of fifteen or more
persons.

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AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)prohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofdisabilityby
employersoffifteenormorepersons.
AgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct,29U.S.C.621etseq.,prohibitsdiscriminationon
thebasisofage(4070)byemployersoftwentyormorepersons.
Sexual Orientation: certain states and localities (like NYC) have statutory protection
againstdiscriminationonthebasisofsexualorientation.

This list is not exhaustive. It is intended only to describe the major federal statutes applicable to
private employers. It does not attempt to describe the applicable law governing discrimination by
governmentemployers.Seekoutadditionaladviceregardingthiscomplexareaofthelaw.Specific
examplesofillegalquestionsarelistedbelow.

B.WaysofRespondingtoIllegalQuestions

Interviewsareverydifficultsituations,evenwithouttheaddedproblemofdiscriminatoryquestions.The
studentisunderstress,wantstomakeagoodimpression,andisprobablybothshockedandangeredby
the discriminatory question. Or, as sometimes happens, the student may not realize until after the
interview is over that the question was probably illegal. Handling this kind of situation is very difficult,
aggravatedbythefactthattheinterviewsituationdemandsanimmediateresponse.Whatanindividual
studentdoesinsuchasituationdependsuponmanythings,includingwhetherhe/shestillwantstobe
consideredforthejob,whetherhe/sheimmediatelyrecognizesthequestionasillegal,andmanyother
factors.TheOCScanoffersuggestionsandinformationonpossibleresponses,butitdoesnotpresume
toadviseyouonhowtorespond.Somestudentswilltrytohandlethesituationsothattheirprospects
for being hired are not harmed; others will walk out of the interview; others will challenge the
interviewer.Therangeofresponsesisextensive,andthedecisionisyours.

However, there are a few things you might want to keep in mind. First, illegal questions violate NYUs
nondiscrimination policy, and procedures are in place for processing student complaints against
employers.Second,interviewersarenotalwaysexperiencedatinterviewing,andeventhoughtheyare
lawyers,manyofthemarenotatallfamiliarwithemploymentlaw.Inaddition,theymaynotreflectthe
attitudesofthemajorityofattorneysattheirofficeoroftheorganizationitself.Youmaywanttokeep
communication open in the hope that when you meet the other attorneys you will discover that the
intervieweraskingtheillegalquestion wasnotrepresentativeoftheorganization.Asitturnsout,very
fewNYUSchoolofLawstudentshavecomplainedtotheOCSconcerningovertlydiscriminatorypractices.
Studentsindicatethatabout5%ofallinterviewsprobablyarediscriminatoryinsomeway,butwereceive
fewerreportsthanthat,probablybecausemanystudentsareunsureofwhattocomplainabout.Some
of the time, what students perceive as discriminatory behavior is just unfortunate or inappropriate but
notillegalbehavior.

Whatwillyoudoifyougetaskedadiscriminatoryquestion?Manyofyouwillwanttorespondsothat
youwillnothurtyourchancesforapositivedecisionfromtheinterviewer.Thequestionsandanswers
thatfollowareprovidedtohelpyoudealeffectivelyanddiplomaticallywiththerealityofdiscrimination
shouldyouwanttodoso.Employerstellusthattheyaremoreinterestedinhowyouhandlequestions
(diplomatically, but directly is best) and want to assess how selfconfident and mature you are. If, on
balance, you are troubled by an interview experience, or you experience overt discrimination, please
report it immediately while the experience, feelings, and dialogue are still fresh in your mind. (See
Complaints Against Employers below.) One of the skills most lawyers develop is the ability to turn a
negativeintoapositive.Youwillneedtodevelopthatability,too.So,ifyouthinkthatsomeoneisless
impressedwithyoubecauseofyourgenderorskincolor,etc.,andiftheydemonstratethatverbally,you
mightconsiderturningthemaroundbyshowingthemjusthowgoodyouare.Doitpositively,usingthe
responsesbelowtoguideyou.ThencomeandtellyourcounselorintheOCSabouttheexperience.

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C.TypicalIllegalQuestionsandSuggestedResponses

1. Gender/ParentalStatus:
Do you have plans for having children/family?; Suggested Response: "I don't know at
present.Iplanonacareerandbelieveitwillbesuccessfulwithorwithoutafamily."
What are you marriage plans?; Suggested Response: "If you are concerned with my
ability to travel or my commitment to my employer, I can assure you that I am quite
awareofandpreparedtoembracethejob'sresponsibilitiesandpersonalcommitments."
Whatdoesyourhusbandorwifedo?;SuggestedResponse:"Iaminterestedinworking
because[givereasons].Myhusband/wifescareerwillnotimpactmydedicationtoand
performanceforyourfirm."
What happens if you or your spouse gets transferred or needs to relocate?; Suggested
Response:"Myhusband'scareerwillnotinterferewithmycareer"or"MyhusbandandI
woulddiscussthepossibilityofrelocationatthetimeitlogicallycomesup.Atpresent,
ourjobs(school,etc.)arewherewewishtolive."
Whowilltakecareofyourchildrenwhileyouareatwork?;SuggestedResponse:"Ihave
made arrangements so that my family life will interfere as little as possible with my
work."
(AskedofMen)Howwouldyoufeelworkingforawoman?;SuggestedResponse:"There
wouldbenoproblem.Ihaveeffectivelyworkedwithmenandwomenwhileinschool."

2. Age:
How old are you?; Suggested Response: "I think that my skills, competence, and
experiencearemuchmoreimportantthanmyage.Iwouldliketotellyouabitaboutmy
pastaccomplishmentsandhowmypreviousworkexperiencecanhelpmecontributeto
yourorganizationswork."
Whatisyourdateofbirth?;SuggestedResponse:"Ifeelmyageisanadvantageatwork
intermsofthebroadbasedexperienceithasaffordedme.AndIamcertainlyenergetic
andcapableofworkingverylonghoursandmeetingeverychallengeofthisposition.For
example,whenIworkedat."
Howwouldyoufeelworkingforapersonyoungerthanyou?;SuggestedResponse:"Age
doesnotinterferewithmyabilitytogetalongwithothers.Iamadaptableandrespect
supervisorswhoareknowledgeableandcompetent."

3. NationalOrigin:
Where were you born? Where were your parents born? Of what country are you a
citizen?; Suggested Responses: "I am a permanent resident of the U.S. and have legal
permissiontoworkhere.""ActuallyIamAmericantothecore,andAmericaconsistsof
peoplefrommanynationalorigins.Sinceithasbeenmyhomeforsolong,Ifeellikea
native." "Iamproudthatmybackground is________. Myheritagehelpsmeto deal
effectivelywithpeopleofvariousethnicbackgrounds."

4. Religion:
Whatisyourreligion?Whatchurchdoyouattend?Doyouholdanyreligiousbeliefsthat
wouldpreventyoufromworkingcertaindaysoftheweek?;SuggestedResponses:"My
religiouspreferenceswontinanywayimpactmyjobperformance."Ihavealwaysbeen
able to accomplish my academic and professional work and meet all deadlines by

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planningahead.IfeelconfidentthatIcanmeettheneedsofthisorganizationandmeet
allofyourexpectations.

5. RaceorColor:
Doyoufeelthatyourrace/colorwillbeaprobleminyourperformingthejob?Areyouof
________heritage/race?;SuggestedResponses:"I'vehadextensiveexperienceworking
withpeoplefromavarietyofbackgrounds.Aperson'srace,whateveritmaybe,should
notinterfereintheworkplace.""IdonotfeelIshouldbejudgedonthebasisofraceor
color."

a. PersonswithDisabilities:
Doyouhave anydisabilities?Asa disabledperson,whathelpare yougoingto needin
order to do your work? How severe is your disability?; Suggested Responses: "Any
disabilitiesImaypossesswouldinnowayinterferewithmyabilitytoperformallaspects
of this position." "Actually, I don't need help doing my work because I have been
adequatelytrained.WhatImightneedareminoradaptationsoftheworkstation."

D.ComplaintsAgainstEmployers

IfyoufeelthatanemployerhasviolatedthenondiscriminationpoliciesofNYUSchoolofLaw,youmay
wish to take one of several courses of action. As soon as possible after the event occurs, you should
provideawrittendescriptionoftheactoractsthatyoufeelmayhaveviolatedthepolicy.Aformforthis
descriptionisavailableintheOCS.Atthetimeyousubmittheform,youwill beaskedifyouwishthe
incidenttobereviewedbytheSchoolofLawsCareerServicesCommittee.Alternatively,youmaywish
to discuss it informally with a member of the OCS staff and to have that staff member speak with the
employerinvolved.

All complaints, regardless of which course of action you choose, will be kept strictly confidential. An
exceptionarisesonlyinthecaseofpresentationofaformalcomplainttotheCareerServicesCommittee.
EveryemployerwhointerviewsoncampusreceivesaletterintheOCSinterviewingpacketdetailingthe
School of Laws nondiscrimination policy and emphasizing the fact that we actively monitor possible
violationsofthepolicyduringinterviews.ThemembersoftheCareerServicesCommitteeandOCSstaff
take these policies very seriously, and we urge you to let us know when you experience any problem
duringaninterview.

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ScreeningInterviewCandidateEvaluationForm
LawFirm:

LawSchool/YearofGraduation:

CandidateName:
Date:
Anoutstandingapplicant,Istronglyrecommendcallback
Averygoodapplicant,Irecommendcallback
Agoodapplicant,butIdonotrecommendcallback
Amediocreorbelowaverageapplicant,Idonotrecommendcallback

Competency:
Comments/Examples:
InitialImpressions

Professionalappearance,punctuality,confidence,verbal
expression

Education/IntellectualCapacity

Academicrecord(undergraduate,graduateandlawschool),
breadthanddepthofeducation,relevantbusiness,finance
orlawrelatedcourses

AnalyticalAbilities/WritingSkills

Logicalthinking,advancedproblemsolvingskills
Strongresearchandwritingskills,journalparticipation

WorkExperience

Relevanceofexperiencetolawfirm,skillstransferabletolaw
firmenvironment,abilitytodiscussmattersofsubstance
Demonstrationofjudgment,recordofresponsibility,
diligence,initiative,andsuccessinalltypesofjobs

ExtracurricularActivities

Evidenceofleadershipskills,skillstransferabletolawfirm,
diverseinterests,highenergylevelanddiscipline
Timemanagementandorganizationalabilities

Communication/InterpersonalSkills
Communicatesclearlyandeffectively
Abilitytointeractwithclients
Abilitytoestablisheffectiveandcooperativerelationships
(attorneys,clients,supportstaff)
Stronglisteningskills,tact,diplomacy

Drive&Focus

Hardworking,motivated,energetic,demonstrated
leadershipability

Personality,Maturity&Poise
Personable,likable,courteous,confident,well

adjusted,atease,polished,knowledgeofacceptablesocial
behavior
Articulatesaspectsofbackgroundthatreflectvalues
Describesexperiencesthatdemonstratematurity

InterestinFirm

Abilitytoarticulategoals,relevanceofbackgroundandgoals
tofirmspractice
Evidenceoffirmresearch

PracticeAreaInterests

OthersComments/Concerns

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NYUSCHOOLOFLAWOFFICEOFCAREERSERVICES
INTERVIEWAGENDABUILDINGWORKSHEET

StepI.
DevelopYourAgendaSellingPoints:

Usethespacebelowtolistyourfoursellingpoints/strengthsthatwouldbeofinteresttoaprivatesector
legalemployer.Considerpositivefeedbackyouhavereceivedfromprioremployersorrecommenders.

Examplesinclude:
academicachievement
strongresearchandanalyticalthinkingand
beingateamplayer
writing

maturity/judgment
strongworkethic/abilitytoworkunder
leadershipability

pressure

abilitytoovercomeobstacles
backgroundinaparticularpracticearea
geographicconnection
SellingPoint1:________________________________________________________________________
SellingPoint2:_______________________________________________________________________
SellingPoint3:_______________________________________________________________________
SellingPoint4:_______________________________________________________________________

StepII.
GiveExamples:

ForeachAgendaSellingPoint,usethespacebelowtolistconcreteexamples/illustrations/anecdotesto
backupyourclaimofhavingsuchstrength.Thisisanopportunitytoeditorializeexperiencesyouhave
listedonyourresume.Anexampleforstrongresearchandwritingwouldbeyourresearchassistant
positionthispastsummerandcompletingyourseniorthesis.

SellingPoint1
ExampleA:___________________________________________________________________________
ExampleB:___________________________________________________________________________

SellingPoint2
ExampleA:___________________________________________________________________________
ExampleB:___________________________________________________________________________

SellingPoint3
ExampleA:___________________________________________________________________________
ExampleB:___________________________________________________________________________

SellingPoint4
ExampleA:___________________________________________________________________________
ExampleB:___________________________________________________________________________

StepIII. AddressWeaknesses:

Usethespacebelowtolistpossibleissuesforconcern/softspots/weaknessandaproactivestrategyfor
handlingeachissue.

Examplesinclude:
poorgrade(s)+focusonstepstakentoimprovegradesgoingforward
strongpublicinterestbackground+focusontransferableskills
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gapsonresume+explanationofgap
presentationissues(nervoushabits,voiceinflection,verbalticssuchasumoryouknow)+advance
practicetoovercomespecificissue
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Practice!Practice!Practice!

NowthatyouhavecreatedyourInterviewAgendainStepsIIII,practiceansweringcommoninterview
questionswiththegoalofworkinginoneagendapointperanswer.Samplequestionsareavailableinthe
ArtoftheInterviewhandout.

Additionally,usethespacebelowtodevelopalistofquestionsthatyoucanhaveonhandtoaskyour
interviewer.ThebestquestionshelptosolidifyyourInterviewAgenda.Forexample,ifoneofyour
SellingPointsisthatyoudontshyawayfromresponsibility,youcouldasktheinterviewerwhethershe
wasgivenagoodamountofresponsibilityatanearlystageinhercareeratthefirm.Examplesof
questionsyoucanasktheinterviewerareavailableinSectionDofthishandout.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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SUGGESTEDLEGALCAREERSEARCHRESOURCESFORLL.M.STUDENTS

Websites:

NationalAssociationforLawPlacement(NALP)DirectoryofLegalEmployers:www.nalpdirectory.com
Comprehensiveinformationonthehiringpoliciesanddemographicinformationonmorethan1,500legal
employers(primarilylargelawfirms)throughouttheUS.Searchescanbedonebypracticearea(Tax,etc.)
andonthequestion,OrganizationsthathireForeignLL.M.s.
MartindaleHubbell:http://www.martindale.com
UsetheFindaLawyerSearchfunctiontosearchforlawyersandfirmsbygeographiclocation,lawschool
attended(i.e.soyoucaneasilysearchforNYUalumnioralumniofyourfirstlawschoolincluding
internationalschools),practicearea,languages,etc.Thissiteisinvaluablefornetworking,informational
interviewing,anddecidingtowhomtoaddressaletter.BasicsearchesareontheMartindalewebsite.
MoredetailedsearchescanbedonebyaccessingMartindalethroughLexisNexis.
Vaultemployerinformation:AccessthroughCSM.https://lawnyucsm.symplicity.com
Vaultprovidesguidestolegalpracticeareas,aswellasemployerrankingsbypracticearea,probono,
diversityandotherfactors.
Law.comhttp://www.law.com
Usethissitetokeepupwithlegalnewssothatyouareintheknowwhenyoutalktoemployers.We
recommendthatyousignuptoreceivetheDailyNewswireorInternationalNewsAlertsemails,which
youcanskimdailyforrecentdevelopmentsinyourareasofinterest.Also,viewthesitesCareerCenter,
whereyoucanaccesslists,rankings,andfeaturessuchastheAList,CorporateScorecard,ProBono
Rankings,AmLaw100,andGlobal100,allofwhichareusefulforemployerresearch.
Chambers&Partners:www.chambersandpartners.com
Asiterankinglawfirmsinparticularpracticeareas,bothintheUSandinternationally.Listspracticearea
highlightsandhighlyregardedpractitionersineachfield.
Legal500:www.legal500.com
TheofficialsiteoftheLegal500series,aguidetothelegalmarketinover60countries,coveringthe
UnitedKingdom,Europe,theMiddleEast,AsiaandtheUnitedStates.
InternationalFinancialLawReview1000:www.iflr1000.com
Listsleadinglawfirmsbycountryandpracticearea(focusoncorporateandfinance)internationally.
OCSResources:

TipSheets:Createdwithinformationforstudentstargetingspecificgeographicregions(including
China,India,andSouthKorea)orpracticeareas(includingInternationalArbitration,Antitrust,Trusts&
Estates,andEmployeeBenefits).Includesrecentarticles,professionalassociations,andotherweb
resources.AvailablethroughtheCSMDocumentLibrary(doakeywordsearchforTipSheet).
Videos:Viewvideosofpastpresentationsaboutinterviewingandjobsearchskills,aswellaspanels
oncareersincorporate,international,state,andcitygovernmentagencies,federalgovernment,judicial
clerkships,andmore.Thepanelistsfromthesesessionscanbepotentialcontactsfornetworkingand
informationalinterviewing.VideosarewebcastandavailablethroughalinkontheCSMhomepage.
EmployerLists:TaxInterviewProgramEmployerParticipants;InternationalStudentInterview
ProgramEmployerParticipants;OnCampusInterviewsTax&InternationalTaxEmployers;International
JobListings/ResumeCollections;TaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections;U.S.EmployersofLL.M.
StudentswithaForeignLawDegree;EmployersofTaxLL.M.Students,includedattheendofthis
Handbook.
NYUstudentcritiqueforms:writtenby1stand2ndyearlawstudentsevaluatingtheirsummer
employmentexperience,availablefromtheCSMhomepage.
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PROTECTINGYOURONLINEPERSONA

Mostlawstudentshavedevelopedanonlinepersona,whetherthroughapersonalblog,commentsandpostson
otherblogs,profilesonFacebook,Twitter,groupemailsandlistservs,orevenprivateemailsthatareforwarded
widely.Employersareincreasinglyawareofapplicantsonlinepersonas,andareturningtoFacebook,Google,and
otheronlinesourcestocheckoutacandidatebeforemakinghiringdecisions.Inresponsetothis,OCSwantsto
remindyouaboutthecareerimpactofpostinginformationaboutyourselfontheInternet.

Thereareobviouslylegitimateandconstructivepurposesforonlineforalikeblogs.Onthepositiveside,some
attorneyssaythatrunningtheirownblogsenhancestheircredibilitywithclients,potentialclients,andadversaries.
Asalawstudent,creatingyourownblogorparticipatingopenlyinonlineexchangescanbeusefulinbecoming
knowninaparticularprofessionalcommunity.Theseonlineexchangeshavethebenefitofpromptingdialogueand
exchangewithlawyersandjournalistsfromafar;theyprovideanewacademicandprofessionalforum,onemore
widelyavailabletothepublicandatechsavvyaudience.Someevenbelievethatblogscanaddtoastudent's
credentials,revealingyouasaninteresting,motivatedemerginglawyer.

However,thereareseriouscareerpitfallsinpostinginformationaboutyourselfontheInternet.Manydon'trealize
thatidentifiableinformationcanbegleanedevenfrombriefanonymouspostings,forexampleinchatrooms,let
alonefromlargerbodiesofinformationlikeblogs.Evenemailmessageshavethepotentialtobeforwardedtoa
broadaudience.AquickGooglesearchwillallowpotentialemployerstoseeanythingonthewebwhichis
connectedtoyou.Inshort,youcanbefoundontheweb...youhaveachoicewhetherthisreflectswellonyouor
not.WhenpostingpersonalpicturesorinformationonsocialnetworkingsiteslikeFacebook,takeadvantageofthe
privacycontrols,butalsorealizethatcuriousvisitorsmaybeabletofindwaysaroundsomeofthesecontrols.
Operateundertheassumptionthatanythingonthewebwrittenby,orabout,youwillbediscoveredbyapotential
employer,evenifyouthinkyouarepostinganonymously!

TheOfficeofCareerServicesurgesyoutousecommonsensewhenblogging,postingpersonalinformationonthe
web,andevenemailing.Becautiousthateverythingconnectedwithyournameonlineissomethingyouwould
feelcomfortabledisclosingtoapotentialemployer.Ifthereisinformationaboutyouontheweb,andyouare
concernedaboutthemannerinwhichapotentialemployermayviewthismaterial,pleasedonothesitateto
discussthematterwithyourcareercounselorinourOffice.

Listedbelowareafewrecommendedarticles:

(1)YourOnlineIdentityMattersatWork,SeemaKhinnavar,TheTimesofIndia,April4,2013
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/20130404/work/32408632_1_socialnetworkingsitesonlineprofiles
linkedin

(2)TenTipsforMaintainingProfessionalismOnline,AgnieszkaMcPeak,TheYoungLawyer,June2012
http://www.americanbar.org/publications/young_lawyer/2011
12/june_2012_vol_16_no_8/tips_maintaining_professionalism_online.html

(3)OnlinePrivacySettingsApplyOfflineToo,ScottKleinberg,ChicagoTribune,April12,2012
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/cttribusocialmediaemployment20120412,0,1869563.story

(4)ManagingYourOnlineProfessionalIdentity,January2012
http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Dec11/DecJan12_Jones_Swain.html

(5)SocialMediaHistoryBecomesOneMoreJobHurdle,JenniferPreston,NewYorkTimes,July20,2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/technology/socialmediahistorybecomesanewjobhurdle.html?hp

(6)MoreEmployersUseSocialNetworkstoCheckOutApplicants,JennaWortham,NewYorkTimes,August20,2009
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/moreemployersusesocialnetworkstocheckoutapplicants/

(7)OnFacebook?FloridaBoardofBarExaminersMaybePlanningaVisit,FloridaBarNews,September1,2009
http://www.floridabar.org/DIVCOM/JN/JNNews01.nsf/8c9f13012b96736985256aa900624829/d288355844fc8c72
8525761900652232?OpenDocument
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TaxLL.M.AlumniProfiles

ThefollowingareprofilesandadvicefromgraduatesofourTaxLL.M.programwhohave
agreedtosharetheirprofileswithcurrentLL.M.students.Pleasespeakwithacareer
counselorifyouwishtolearnmoreabouttheindividualsprofiled.

Name:EllenAuster

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1988
Employer:Deloitte

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IwasworkingatTouche&RosswhilegettingmyLL.M.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IstartedmycareerwithTouche&Rossin1983aftergraduatingfromGeorge
WashingtonUniversityNationalLawCenter.Ihavecontinuedmycareerwiththesame
firmandamcurrentlyataxprincipalwithDeloitteTax.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
BeopentoallpossibilitiesIalwaysthoughtIwantedlitigation.Ineverwouldhave
imaginedIwouldendupinanaccountingfirmasIwasnotanaccountingundergraduate.
Explorealloptions!

Name:BrianTrauman
YearofGraduationfromNYU:2000
Employer:KPMG

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedattheU.S.TaxCourt.IfounditthroughNYUCareerServices.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
AftermyLL.M.atNYU,IclerkedattheU.S.TaxCourtfor2years.IthenmovedtoMayer
BrownsTaxControversyandTransferPricingpractice,whereIwasanassociateandthen
apartner.After8yearsatMayerBrown,IamnowaPrincipalatKPMG,andIamtheEast
RegionLeaderforitsTransferPricingControversypractice.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Onceyouknowwhatyouwantfromapotentialemployer,beyourselfintheinterview
process.Itsjustlikedatingifyoumakeyourselfouttobesomethingotherthanwhat
youare,theyllfallinlovewithsomeoneyourenot,andyoullbeunhappyinyourjob
andcareer.Ofcourse,whenbeingyourself,youshouldputyourbestfoodforward,and
thatmeansbeingconfident,demonstratingyourintelligenceanddrive,andevidencing
thatyouknowwhatyouwantandplantobethereforthelonghaul.

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Name:MichaelLiu

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2007
Employer:Baker&McKenzie,SanFrancisco/PaloAlto,CA

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatBaker&McKenzieLLP.Iinterviewedforandobtainedthispositionthrough
theannualTaxationInterviewProgram.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
PriortojoiningBaker&McKenzie,IwasenrolledatNYUintheLL.M.(Tax)Program.Prior
toNYU,IattendedtheUniversityofSanDiegoSchoolofLaw.Duringlawschool,I
summeredatWilsonSonsiniGoodrich&Rosati,andIspentayearinterningforthe
HonorableAnthonyBattaglia(SouthernDistrictCalifornia).
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
TheNYULL.M.(Tax)programprovidesanexcellentfoundationforacareerasatax
attorney.WhenIfirststartedatBaker&McKenzie,mycolleagueswereimpressedbymy
backgroundandunderstandingoftheInternalRevenueCodeandtaxlawgenerally.Asa
resultofthisbackground,Iwasabletohitthegroundrunningandwasassignedto
complexandinterestingdealsandtransactionsfrommyfirstdayonthejob.Thus,rest
assured,theeducationthatyouobtainfromNYUisincrediblyvaluable,bothfroma
professionalandpracticalstandpoint.
IalsorecommendkeepingintouchwithcolleaguesfromNYU.Thisiseasiersaidthan
done.WhileItrytoremainintouchwithmyclassmates,Iamcertainlynotasdiligent
aboutthisasIcouldbe.Thatsaid,sincegraduatingfromNYU,therehavebeenseveral
instanceswheretheserelationshipshavebeenincrediblyvaluablefrombotha
professionalandpracticalperspective.

Name:CharlesP.Rettig

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1982
Employer:Hochman,Salkin,Rettig,Toscher&Perez,P.C.,BeverlyHills,CA
1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatafirmthatwasaprecursortoHochman,Salkin,Rettig,Toscher&Perez,P.C.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IamstillatthesamefirmIjoineduponreceiptofmyLL.M.intaxfromNYUin1982.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Considergovernmentservice(IRS,Treasury,JusticeDepartmentTaxDivision).Review
CareersinTaxLaw:PerspectivesontheTaxProfessionandWhatItHoldsforYou
publishedbytheABATaxSection.

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Name:CathyFung

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2004
Employer:OfficeofChiefCounsel(FinancialInstitutionsandProducts),InternalRevenue
Service,Washington,D.C.

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedattheUnitedStatesTaxCourtforJudgeRobertA.Wherry,Jr.Ifoundthe
positionviaNYUDayattheTaxCourt
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IwasaSummerAssociateatPaulHastings,SanFrancisco.RightafterlawschoolI
attendedNYUandreceivedmyTaxLL.M.in2004.IhadatwoyearUSTaxCourtclerkship
asanAttorneyAdviser.WhileworkingattheTaxCourt,IreceivedaSecuritiesand
FinancialRegulationLL.M.fromGeorgetownin2006.IwasanAssociateinTax
ControversyandLitigationforDewey&LeBoeuf,NewYorkfor2.5years.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Network;learnasmuchasyoucaninwhateveryouaredoing,sowhentheopportunity
youwantcomesalongyouwillbeprepared.

Name:IvyLapides

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2001
Employer:GreenbergTraurig,NewYork,NY

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatGreenbergTraurig,LLP.IsentmyresumetosomeonewhoIknewinGT's
Miamioffice,whoforwardedittotheheadofthetaxdepartmentinNY.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
I'vebeenwithGreenbergTraurigsinceIgraduatedfromtheLL.M.programatNYU.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Haveanopenmindregardingthetypeoftaxlawyouwanttopractice.Forexample,you
canchoosetofocusoninternationalordomesticcorporatetaxissuesafteryougain
someexperience,butinthebeginningyoushouldaimtogetabroadrangeof
experience.It'smoreimportanttotakeavarietyoftaxclassescoveringdifferentareas
ratherthan,forexample,3or4corporatetaxcourses.Takeanestateandgifttax
course,evenifyou'renotinterestedinestateplanning.It'simportanttounderstandthe
basics.Onceyouhavetheeducationalfoundation,you'llbeabletoteachyourselfthe
morecomplexissuesinyourtaxpractice.

Name:KarenTenenbaum

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1987
Employer:KarenJ.Tenenbaum,P.C.,Melville,NY

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?

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Havinggrownupinafamilythatownedasmallbusiness,wherebusinesswasdiscussed
regularlyaroundthedinnertable,IalwaysknewthatIwantedtohelpothersinthat
environment.TaxLawseemedtobetheperfectmatch.Ihadafouryearaccounting
degreefromcollegeandneededtocompletethepracticalqualificationsrequiredto
becomeaCertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA).Inaturallystartedmycareeratwhatwas
thenreferredtoasaBig8accountingfirm,DeloitteandTouche(thenknownas
Deloitte,HaskinsandSells).Deloitterecruitedmeoncampusatmylawschool.

KnowingthevalueoftheNYUGraduateTaxPrograminthelegalcommunity,Ihad
alreadyappliedforandbeenacceptedtotheprestigiousprogram.Deloitteencouraged
thisandwassupportiveofhavingmetaketheLL.M.classesatnight.TheLL.M.in
TaxationfromNYUwasinvaluableinprovidingmewiththeknowledgeandtheprestige
tomovecomfortablybetweentheaccountingandthelegalworldsandtoworkatthe
firmsbestsuitedtomypersonalandprofessionalambitions.

WhenIstartedattendingtheLL.M.programatNYU,IwasalreadyworkingatDeloitte.I
wantedtomovetoalawfirmonLongIsland,soIsentmyresumetoLongIslandlaw
firmsthathadtaxdepartments.BythetimeIgraduatedfromNYU,Ihadalreadybecome
anassociateatoneofthetopLongIslandlawfirms:thelawfirmofwhatisnowRuskin,
Moscou,Faltischek,P.C.

2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
Myundergraduatedegreewasinaccounting.AftergraduatingfromBrooklynLawSchool
andtakingtheNYSBarexam,Iworkedinthetaxdepartmentattheaccountingfirmof
DeloitteandTouche(thenknownasDeloitteHaskinsandSells).Ialsoworkedatthe
accountingfirmofMainHurdman,thatlatermergedwithPeatMarwicktobecome
KPMG.

Subsequently,IjoinedthelawfirmofRuskinMoscouFaltischek,P.C.asanassociate,
whereIstayedforfouryears.Ruskinofferedmetheopportunitytoworkonavarietyof
taxrelatedandbusinessrelatedlegalmatters,whileworkingonLongIsland.This
certainlymadeadifferenceinmyqualityoflifewhenmyolderdaughterwasbornduring
theseyearsatRuskin.IthenmovedtoanotherprominentLongIslandlawfirm,Farrell
Fritz,whereIworkedasanassociateforsixandahalfyears.Myyoungerdaughterwas
bornduringmytimethere.

Afterbeingactiveintheprofessionalcommunityforsomanyyears,Idevelopeda
followingandgoodreputationfordealingwithIRSandNYStaxproblems.Asabig
businessgeneratorinthetaxdisputeresolutionarea,Idecidedtoopenmyownlawfirm,
KarenJ.Tenenbaum,P.C.,nowafirmoffourattorneys,fiveOfCounsel,andfive
administrativestaff,whereIamthemanagingpartner.

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Asanassociate,andinthefourteenyearsatmyownfirm,Ibecameactiveinprofessional
groups,wrotearticlesandgavespeechesonthetopicsIenjoyedpracticing.Ihavehad
numerousleadershippositionsinaccountingorganizationsandbarassociations,
includingChairoftheTaxLawCommitteeoftheNassauBarAssociation,andMemberof
theExecutiveBoardoftheNYSSocietyofCPAs(NYSSCPA),NassauChapter.Inaddition,
oneofmyproudestaccomplishmentswasbeinghonoredbytheNYSSCPA,Nassau
ChapterandreceivingtheSamTraumAchievementAwardforbeingaleaderinthe
profession.

IamalsoafounderandBoardMemberofCommercePlaza,anonprofitorganization
thatteacheselementaryschoolchildrenabouteconomicsandmoneythroughinteractive
educationalprograms.TheNYSSCPAandtheNYTimeshavewrittenarticlesaboutme
andmyinterestinteachingfinancialliteracytochildren.

3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
ObtaininganLL.M.inTaxationfromNYUprovidesafoundationforasuccessful
professionallife,regardlessofthespecificcareerpathyouchoose.Thedegreeitselfisa
markofhonorbecausegraduatesfromtheprogrammaintaintheircommitmentto
continuededucationanddevelopintoworldclasstaxlawyers.Whilethedegreewill
opencertaindoorsforyouandhandyoumanyopportunities,youwillneedtotakethe
initiativeandapplyyourselftothetask.

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NonTaxLL.M./M.C.J.AlumniProfiles

ThefollowingareprofilesandadvicefromgraduatesofourLL.M.andM.C.J.programswhohaveagreedtoshare
theirprofileswithcurrentLL.M.students.Pleasespeakwithacareercounselorifyouwishtolearnmoreaboutthe
individualsprofiled.

Name:AnneMarieAllgrove

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1998

Employer:Baker&McKenzie

Location:Sydney

DegreefromNYU:TradeRegulation

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Australia

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
Baker&McKenzie,Sydney
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IamBaker&McKenziebornandbred.IstartedasasummerclerkwiththefirminSydney,andIworkedthereasa
graduatebeforeheadingtoLondonforour18monthassociatetrainingprogram.IthenwenttoNYUtodomy
LL.M.IreturnedtoSydneyinMay1998andbecameapartnerinJuly1999.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Enjoy!Itisafabuloustimeofyourlife.Makestrongconnectionswithothers.

Name:ThomasMiguelAraya

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2001

Employer:M.&M.Bomchil&Abogados

Location:Argentina

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Argentina

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatM.&M.Bomchil&Abogados.Isentanemaildirectlytoapartnerinthefirm.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IgraduatedfromUniversidadNacionaldeRosario,SchoolofLawin1994andreceivedaMasterdegreeinBusiness
LawwithhonorsfromUniversidadAustralin1996.IwasgrantedaFulbrightScholarshipforstudyatNYUin2000.I
returnedtoArgentinainordertojointhefinancialservicesdepartmentofM.&M.Bomchil&Abogados.Iwas
promotedtoPartnerinJanuary2008.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Thegoalforeachstudentlookingforapermanentpositionshouldbetotrytodifferentiateonesselffromtheother
candidates.

Name:DanielAun

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2012

Employer:White&CaseLLP

Location:NewYork

CountryofLawDegree:Brazil

DegreefromNYU:IBRLA

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatWhite&CaseLLPinNewYorkCity.IcurrentlyworkatWhite&CaseLLP,andIspecializeininvestor
stateandinternationalcommercialarbitration.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IfeltacompellingneedtoexpandmyhorizonssinceIspentmostoflawschoolatthePontificalCatholicUniversity,
inSoPaulo,Brazil,studyingM&A,andIspenttimeinbankinglawdepartmentsofrenownedlocallawfirms.My
pursuitofknowledgeandinternationalexperiencesinitiallytookmetoSpain,whereIstudiedattheUniversityof
BarcelonaandpublishedpapersonWTOlaw.Ifoundmytruecallingandnextontheagendawasaprivate
internationallawcourseatTheHagueAcademyofInternationalLaw,whereIstudiedinternationalarbitrationwith
FrenchProfessorEmmanuelGaillard.IthenmovedtoWashington,D.C.,whereIfirstinternedattheInternational

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LawDepartmentoftheOrganizationofAmericanStatesandthenattheInternationalTradeDepartmentofthe
BrazilianEmbassy.WhileinWashington,IauditedProfessorArifAlisinternationalcommercialarbitrationclassesat
GeorgetownUniversity.IcreditmyinteractionswithlaureateslikeGaillardandAliasaturningpointinmycareer,as
theypromptedmetoforegomytransactionalbackground.Havingdecidedtomakeinternationalarbitrationmy
focus,IreturnedtoBrazil,completedmystudiesandjoinedawellknownBrazilianarbitrationboutiquefirm,while
alsoteachinginternationallawatmyalmamater.NextwasaninternshipatthePermanentCourtofArbitrationat
TheHague,afterwhichIcametoNYUtopursueanLL.M.AtNYU,Ifocusedonmystudiesininternationaldispute
resolution,internationallawandinternationalinvestmentlawandactedasvicepresidentoftheInternational
ArbitrationAssociation.IwasadmittedtopracticelawinBrazilandpassedtheNewYorkStateBarexamination.
SinceOctober2012,IhavebeenworkingwithWhite&CaseLLPinNewYork.Mymentorsandinfluencesalso
includeBrazilianProfessorsLuizOlavoBaptistaandFabricioFelamingo,NYUProfessorsDonaldDonovan,Jose
AlvarezandFrancoFerrari,andWhite&CasepartnersPaulFriedlandandAnkSantens.

3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Icannotstressenoughtheimportanceofnetworking.Meetingpeopleandinteractingwiththemisthekeyto
buildingahealthyandstrongfoundationforanycareer.Baseduponmypersonalexperiences,Iadvisestudentsto
networkrightaway,andstudentsshouldexploitalltheopportunitiesthatcometheirway.Ialsoencouragestudents
tolearnlanguagesandtravelabroadtointeractwithdifferentcultures.

Name:StephanieA.Barbour

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2007

Employer:AmnestyInternational

Location:TheHague

CountryofFirstLawDegree:IrelandDegreefromNYU: InternationalLegalStudies
1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedattheInternationalCriminalTribunalforRwanda,asafellowsupportedbytheNYUCenterforHumanRightsand
GlobalJustice.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
InOctober2007,IjoinedtheOSCEMissiontoBosniaandHerzegovinainSarajevotoworkintheHumanRights
Department.AninitialshorttermcontractgrewintoastaffpositioninFebruary2008asaLegalAdviseronWarCrimes
andTransitionalJustice,advisingonahostoftransitionaljusticeissuesinBosniaandHerzegovina,includingwarcrimes
prosecutions,justiceoutreach,truthseeking,andreparations.InJuly2011,ImovedontoAmnestyInternationalasthe
CoordinatorofitsglobalCampaignforInternationalJustice.IleftinDecember2012andjoinedtheSwissNGO,TRIAL,as
thelegaladvisorleadingitsNepalcountryprogramme,whereIrepresentedvictimsofconflicteracrimesseekingjustice
andadvocatedagainsttheadoptionofanamnestyforperpetratorsofserioushumanrightsviolations.InJuly2013,Iwas
appointedastheActingHeadoftheCentreforInternationalJustice,AmnestyInternational'spresenceinTheHague,
whereIworkonpromotingastrongandeffectiveInternationalCriminalCourtandaddressingavarietyofhumanrights
issuesinthecontextofinternationaljustice.Ihavealsoenjoyedteachinginternationalcriminallawandtransitionaljustice
fromtimetotime,includingayearasanadjunctprofessorinBosniaandHerzegovina.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Thecultureoflawschoolplacesagreatdealofpressureonstudentstothinkabout"TheJobSearch".However,inmy
experience,timeisbetterspentonworkingtowardthethingsthatsatisfyyouandfromwhichyoutrulylearnbethat
writing,researching,workinginaclinic,ordoinganinternshiporotherproject.AnLL.M.isshort,andtherearealotof
learningexperiencestosqueezein.Intheend,commitmentandfocustoyourchosenfieldarewhatmakesastrongand
interestingcandidatewhenitcomestothetimetoplanyourcareer.Thisisparticularlytrueifyouwanttofollowpublic
interestorinternationallegalwork.

Name:JayantBhatt

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2008

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Location:Dubai,UAE

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Ireland

DegreefromNYU:LawandGlobalEconomy

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatClyde&CoinDubai.Iapplieddirectlyforthejob.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
Istartedasanassociatein2008andcontinuetoworkinthedisputeresolutionteamforthefirm.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Incaseonedoesnotgetsuccessthroughtheplacementoffice,oneshouldkeeptryingtoapplytoasmanyplacesas
possible.Youneverknowwhichopportunitymightcomeyourway!

Name:MarthaBucaram

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2008

Employer:KilpatrickTownsend&StocktonLLP

Location:Atlanta,GA

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Panama

DegreefromNYU:InternationalLegalStudies

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
ImmediatelyaftergraduationIworkedfortwononprofitorganizations.IwasalegalinternatHumanRightsFirstfor
sixmonths,andmysupervisorwasalsoaLL.M.fromNYU(AndrewHudson).Ihelpedhimputtogetherareporton
thesituationofhumanrightsdefendersinColombia.Forthis,Iresearchedandreviewedmultiplecasesandjudicial
decisionsfromsaidSouthAmericancountry.Simultaneously,IwasalegaladvocateatConnect,anonprofit
organizationservingvictimsofdomesticviolence.ThereIhelpedimmigrantclientsprovidingthemwitharangeof
services,includingfilingtheirapplicationstoseeklegalstatus,findingshelter,takingtheirtestimonies,drafting
affidavits,engaginginpublicspeakingengagements,answeringahelpline.Iendedupstayingwiththemforalmosta
year.Bothinternshipswereunpaid,andIfoundthemthroughtheOfficeofCareerServiceswebsite.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
Asstatedinthepreviousquestion,Istartedwithtwointernships.IstayedwithHumanRightsFirstforsixmonths
andwithConnectfor9or10months.DuringthattimeIwasinterviewedbyacoupleofNYlawfirmsanddidsome
clericalworkforasoloattorney.IdidnotjoinafirmuntiltheSummerof2009whenIstartedworkingforKilpatrick
TownsendandStockton,formerlyknownasKilpatrickStockton.IstillholdthepositionofInternationalLegal
ConsultantatthefirmandworkdirectlywiththeConstruction&InfrastructurePracticeGroup.Mylanguageskills
andknowledgeoftheLatinAmericanregionallowsmetointeractwithothergroupsaswellandhelpmany
practicesinthefirm.OneofthethingsIenjoythemostisthefocusthefirmputsonprobonowork.Ihavehelped
severalSpanishspeakingclientsandlovebeingabletostillgivebacktothecommunity.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Dontgiveup.TheyearyouaregoingtospendatNYUisgoingtobeunforgettableandisgoingtoprepareyouin
morewaysthanyoucanimagine.Itisalsogoingtogobyveryquickly;tooquicklyifyouaskme.Seekorientation;
takeadvantageoftheresourcestheschoolgivesyou.Thevalueofthenetworkandfriendshipsyouarebuilding
nowisincalculable.Network,reachouttoyourconnectionsandknowyourstrengths.Lookforyourdreamjobnot
thejobeveryoneisapplyingto.Whenapplyingforajob,focusontheskillsthatdifferentiateyoufromother
applicants.AdegreefromatopschoollikeNYUisgoingtohelpyouinyourcareer,butthedegreeisnottheonly
thingyouaregoingtogetattheend.Ifyouareluckylikeme,youwillalsogainfriendsforlife.

Name:BelindaClark

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1987

Employer:NewZealandMinistryofJustice

Location:NewZealand

CountryofFirstLawDegree:NewZealand

DegreefromNYU:InternationalLegalStudies

1.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IhavebeenNewZealandsSecretaryforJusticeandChiefExecutiveoftheMinistryofJustice.Ibecameoneofthe
youngestpublicservicechiefexecutivesinthenationwhenIwasappointedattheageof43.Ioverseeaministry
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civillegalpolicy,administeringparliamentaryelections,negotiatingtreatyclaimswithindigenousMorigroups,
collectingfinesandleadingthejusticesector(whichincludesthepoliceandprisonservices).Priortojoiningthe
ministry,IwasthegeneralmanagerofpolicyandplanningattheAccidentCompensationCorporation(ACC)for
threeyears.BeforethatIwasthefirstdirectoroftheOfficeofTreatySettlementsandoversawthesettlementsof
thefirsttwomajorclaimsbyindigenoustribes.
2.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Followyourinstincts.DontworryaboutwhatyouthinkyouSHOULDdo(orwhatyourparents,peers,teachers,
church,communitythinkyoushoulddo).Itsyourlife,andyouneedtobehappywithit.Askyourself:whenIlook
backfromretirementwouldIbepleasedImadethischoice,orwouldIregretit?Thatsyourguide.Therestcareer
success,happinesswillfollow.

*SeeMs.ClarksfullprofileandinterviewontheNYUSchoolofLawAlumnioftheMonthPage:
http://www.law.nyu.edu/alumni/almo/pastalmos/20062007almos/belindaclarkdecember/index.htm

Name:DianaDavis

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2000

Location:NewYork

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Mexico

DegreefromNYU:InternationalTaxation

Employer:GreenbergTraurig

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatCoudertBrothersforalmostfiveyears.IfoundthepositionthroughOnCampusInterviews(asaTax
LL.M.).
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IjoinedGreenbergTraurigafterworkingfor5yearsatCoudertBrothers.Ifollowedonementor,MaryVoce,
throughherentirelegalcareerintheU.S.BothU.S.positionswerepermanentassociateoffers.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Networkandinterviewearlyon.Donotbeafraidtoknockondoors.

Name:KaraFine

Employer:GiannuzziGroupLLP

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2011

Location:NewYork

CountryofLawDegree:J.D.,UniversityofFlorida

DegreefromNYU:CorporateLaw

DegreefromNYU:LL.M.programinCorporation
1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IcommencedworkingatGiannuzziGroupLLPin2011.Thefirmrepresentsmajorconsumerproductcompaniesin
fashion,food,beverage,lifestyle,andwellness.Mymajorroleascorporatecounselinvolvesvariouspracticeareas;
corporate,generalbusiness,andM&A.Thefirmalsosupportstheconnectionofinvestors,manufacturersand
distributorsthroughthefirmsconnectionwithpreviousclientsandcurrentclients.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
CurrentstudentsshouldbeproactiveandshouldcontactOCSearlyinordertoexposethemselvestomany
opportunities.Studentsshouldestablishconnections,reachouttopeople,communities,andassociations,start
networkingearlyandstayincontactwithconnections.StudentswhoarelookingforanopportunitytoworkinNew
Yorkshouldbeoptimistic,positiveandopenminedinthecourseofapplyingforajob.

Name:MiguelGallardoGuerra

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2001

Employer:Bello,Gallardo,BoneguiyGarcia,S.C.

Location:MexicoCity

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Mexico

DegreefromNYU:ComparativeJurisprudence

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?

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IworkedasanInternationalAssociateatSimpsonThacher&Bartlett.IusedNYUsourcesandtheinternettofind
lawfirmsinterestedinMexicanstudents.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IreceivedmylawdegreefromUniversidadIberoamericana,S.C.IbeganlegalpracticewithBerdejaAbogados
specializinginbankingandfinance.IservedoneyearasaninternationalassociateatSimpsonThacherafter
completingtheLL.M.,thenreturnedtoBerdejaAbogados.IwasinvitedtojoinBello,Gallardo,BoneguiyGarciain
2004.Also,Iwasthesecretaryoftheboardofdirectorsofvariousfinancialinstitutions.Iwasanadjunctlaw
professoratUniversidadIberoamericana.IwascertifiedasCourtTranslatorbytheSuperiorCourtofJusticeofthe
FederalDistrictinMexico.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Alwaystrytoachieveyourdreams.Trytouseallthetechnologyatyourhandstofindvariousalternativestoobtain
yourgoals.Donotbeafraidtoaskforhelpandopportunities.Donotforgettoalsohelpyourclassmatesand
colleagues.

Name:ChristianGloger

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2009

Employer:Shearman&SterlingLLP

Location:NewYork

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Germany

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
BeforestartingtheLLM,IwasalreadyworkingatShearmanSterlingLLP.So,Itooktheparttimeprogramand
continuedworkingparttimeatthefirm.Aftergraduating,IgotbacktomyfulltimescheduleatSherman.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
InGermany,lawschoolgraduatesarerequiredtodoatwoyearpracticaltrainingbeforesittingfortheGermanbar
examequivalent.Forthisreason,afterfinishingmyPh.D.inGermanlaw(Dr.jur.)andmyMastersinpolitical
sciencesattheUniversityofFreiburg,Iworkedfortwoyearsasaninternindifferentlawfirmsandorganizations,
suchasLinklaters(inGermanyandinBrazil),theEuropeanCommissionandtheGermanFederalMinistryof
Economy.
In2006,ImovedtoNewYorkandstartedworkingatShearman.Ibeganasaninternationalassociate,butafter
graduatingfromNYUIbecamearegularUStrackassociateintheinvestmentfundsteam,focusingonprivateequity
andhedgefundformationsandrelatedregulatorymatters.Mostofmyclientsareinvestmentfundmanagersand
largefinancialinstitutionsinEuropeandLatinAmerica.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
TheparttimetimeprogramisanexcellentopportunityifyoualreadyhaveajobintheUnitedStates,andNYUis
oneofthefewschoolsofferingparttimeLLMs.Ifyouarecomingdirectlyfromyourhomecountryandyouare
planningtoworkintheU.S.aftergraduation,Isuggestthatyoustartplanningyournextstepsveryearly.Youhave
tostudythemarketandidentifytheopportunitiesforpeoplewithyourprofile.Whichfirmsworkwithyourhome
countrylaworforclientsfromajurisdictionormarketthatyouknowparticularlywell?Whoarethepartnersin
eachofthesefirmswhoyoushouldtalkto?Whomdoyouknowinyourhomejurisdiction(eitheralocallawfirmor
localclient)thatcouldmakeahelpfulintroduction?Finally,youshouldalwaysrememberthatyouhavetoknow
notonlywhatyouwanttodo,butalsowhysomeonewouldhireyou(e.g.,insteadoffocusingduringaninterview
onhowimportantitisforyoutohaveaworkexperienceintheU.S.,youshouldtrytocatchyourinterviewers
attentionbydemonstratinghowyoucouldbeusefulforhisfirm,histeam,etc.).

Name:DanielE.Hemli

Employer:Bracewell&Giuliani

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2004

Location:NewYork

DegreefromNYU:TradeRegulation

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Australia

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1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
Wachtell,Lipton,Rosen&Katz,asanassociateintheAntitrustGroup.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IgraduatedwithaBachelorofScienceandBachelorofLawsfromUniversityofNewSouthWalesinSydney,
Australiain2000.IworkedforBaker&McKenzie'sSydneyofficeasanAssociate(permanentposition)from2001
2003.IcompletedmyLL.M.atNYUin2004.ThenIjoinedWachtell,Lipton,Rosen&KatzasanAssociate
(permanentposition)intheAntitrustGroup.IjoinedBracewellinSpring2011asapartner.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Attheriskofstatingtheobvious,goodLL.M.gradesareimportant,especiallyifseekingapermanentposition,since
thisisoneoftheeasiestwaysforemployerstocompareyouagainstothers,includingJ.D.graduates,whoare
applyingforthesameposition.EmployerswillgenerallypaymuchcloserattentiontoU.S.gradesthanforeign
grades.
Themoreflexibleyouarewillingtobe,thebetteryourchancesofsuccessinsecuringaposition.Forexample,this
couldmeanstartingoutatalesswellknownfirm,orstartinginadifferentpracticeareathanyourfirstpreference,
withtheaimofeventuallychangingfirmsorpracticeareas.
Bepreparedtoexplainyourimmigration/visasituationtopotentialemployers,sincetheymaynotbefamiliarwith
thoseissues,especiallyiftheyhavenothiredforeignlawyersinthepast.

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1969

Employer:PHYCOSInternationalCo.

Name:PaulHsu

Location:Taiwan

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Taiwan

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IamcurrentlyChairmanandCEOofPHYCOSInternationalCo.,Ltd.PHYCOSwasfoundedonthepremisethat
opportunitiesforbusinessandgovernmentrelationscanbeidentifiedanddevelopedintomeaningfulsolutionsto
thedevelopmentofcapitalmarket,suchasmergersandacquisitions,venturecapital,andrestructuring.Iaman
adjunctprofessorattheNationalChengchiUniversity,teachingtheexecutiveMBAcourseofNewServiceBusiness
ModelCreationSeminar.IformerlyservedasaSeniorPartnerofLee&Liandasanadjunctprofessoroflawatthe
NationalTaiwanUniversity.
2.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Myadvicetocurrentstudentsistoopenyourheartandmindandgetreadytobeapartofthebravenewworld.
*SeeMr.HsusfullprofileandinterviewonNYUSchoolofLawsAlumnioftheMonthwebsite:
http://www.law.nyu.edu/alumni/almo/pastalmos/20072008almos/paulsphsufebruary/index.htm

Name:PanosKatsambas

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2001

Employer:ReedSmith

Location:London

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Greece

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatShearman&Sterling.Ifoundthepositionthroughahomecountrycontact.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IbeganasaninternatShearman&SterlinginNewYorkaftercompletingmyLL.M.Istayedonasanassociateuntil
2007.ImovedtoFixAssetManagement,aHedgeFundsGroup,inalegalandoperationsexecutiverolein2007.I
relocatedtoLondonin2009.

Name:MichaelJ.S.Moran

Employer:DavisPolk&WardwellLLP

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2008

Location:NewYork

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CountryofFirstLawDegree:Ireland

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedatDavisPolk.IcompletedadirectapplicationtothefirmviaapartnerofIrishorigin.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IcompletedmyfirstlawdegreeatTrinityCollegeDublin.ThenIcompletedmymastersatNYU.BeforethatI
completedvarioussummerinternshipsatinternationallawfirmsinIreland,theUnitedKingdomandGermany.I
joinedDavisPolkinapermanentassociateposition.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Makecontactsandkeeptrying.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Itdependsonyourbackground,butgenerallyit'snoteasytofindajobasanattorneyinNYCwithonlyanLL.M.and
nopriorworkexperience.However,don'tgiveup,meetwithasmanypeopleaspossible,becreative,keepsending
yourresumeout,andmostimportantly:don'tgiveup!

Name:VeerleRoovers

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2001

Employer:JonesDay

Location:NewYork

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Belgium

DegreefromNYU:CorporateLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IstartedasarestructuringassociateatJonesDay,NewYork.Isentmyresumedirectlytoarestructuringpartner
andwasinvitedinforthreeinterviewroundsbeforegettingtheoffer.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IwasalawyerattheBrusselsBarspecializingin,amongotherthings,liquidationbankruptciesforalmostfiveyears
beforestartingtheLL.M.atNYU.IjoinedJonesDayimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Thinkoutsidethebox(Ididnotfollowthestandardinterviewprocess)andbepersistent.Myfirstinterviewwas
theweekbeforethebarexam,andIactuallyreceivedanassignmentfromtheinterviewingseniorpartnerthatI
completedintwodaystime,beforethebarexam.

Name:FabianaYoshieSakai

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2003

Employer:Milbank,Tweed,Hadley&McCloyLLP

Location:SaoPaulo

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Brazil

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IreturnedtotheBrazilianlawfirmwhereIworkedbeforetheLL.M.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
IworkedforfouryearsatasmallBrazilianlawfirmbeforecomingtoNYU.IreturnedtoBrazilaftertheLL.M.and
workedforanother6monthsatsmalllocalfirm.IwashiredtoworkinShearman&SterlingsSaoPauloofficein
May2004.ItransferredtotheNewYorkofficeinDecember2007.IjoinedMilbanktohelpopenthefirmsSao
Pauloofficein2010.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
KeepontryingtofindajobatatopAmericanlawfirm,evenaftertheLL.M.Expandyouroptionsandlookfor
officesoutsideoftheU.S.aswell.ThebestcareeropportunityissometimesnotintheU.S.

Name:HelfriedJ.Schwarz

YearofGraduationfromNYU:1988

Employer:Milbank,Tweed,Hadley&McCloyLLP

Location:NewYork

CountryofFirstLawDegree:Austria

DegreefromNYU:ComparativeJurisprudence

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1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
IworkedintheinternationaltaxdepartmentofPricewaterhouseCoopers(thenknownasCoopers&Lybrand).I
foundthepositionthroughahomecountrycontact.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
From1988to1990,IservedasanassociateatCoopers&Lybrand.IjoinedMilbank,Tweed,Hadley&McCloyasa
foreignassociateintheprojectfinancedepartmentin1990.Ibecameanassociateintheprojectfinance
departmentin1991andmovedtothetransportationfinancedepartmentatMilbankin1995.Ibecamepartnerin
1999.IservedinNewYork,London,andFrankfurtoffices.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
GetintouchwithotherlawyersfromyourhomecountrywhopursuedanLL.M.andstayedintheUS.Researchthe
marketforopeningssuitablefortheparticularbackgroundofthestudent(inparticularlanguageskills,seniority,
priorexperience).

Name:LeiWang

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2007

Employer:Haiwen&Partners,LLP

Location:China

CountryofFirstLawDegree:China

DegreefromNYU:CorporationLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
Aftergraduating,IwasrecruitedbyClearyGottliebSteen&HamiltonLLPandworkedattheNewYorkofficeforone
year.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
MylegalcareerstartedasaninternatHaiwen&PartnerswhilepursuingmyfirstLL.M.degreeatPekingUniversity.
Aftergraduation,IjoinedHaiwenandworkedtherefor4years.IcametoNYUin2006formyLL.M.inCorporation.
Aftergraduating,IwasrecruitedbyClearysNewYorkofficethankstomypracticalexperienceinChinascapital
market.Oneyearlater,IwasrelocatedtoClearysBeijingofficeandstayedforanothertwoyears.
In2010,IdecidedtorejoinHaiwen,andIwasnamedpartneroneyearlater.
Throughoutmycareer,Ihavefocusedonpracticingincapitalmarkets,includingsecurities,M&A,PEandforeign
directinvestmentinChina.

3.Adviceforcurrentstudents(particularlyChinesestudents)?
3.1InternationalFirmsorLocalFirms
Withoutdoubt,internationalfirmsusuallyprovideagreateraccessibilitytohighprofilecases,moreinternational
transactionsandclients,aswellasasystematicandsolidtrainingonlegalskills,whichisparticularlyvaluablefor
entrylevellawyers.However,wehaveobservedatremendousgrowthofChineselocalfirmsandatrendofbridging
suchgapsbetween.
Thecareerpathmaybeanotherdeterminantfactorthatonemustconsider,whetherhehasbeenworkingtoward
partnershipforyearsorjuststarted.Oneisexpectedtomeetahigherthreshold,inanyrespect,tobenamed
partnerinaninternationalfirmthaninaChineselocalfirm.Areyoupreparedforthat?
3.2TheFutureLegalMarketinChina
MytenyearpracticewitnessedthedramaticdevelopmentofChinascapitalmarket,buttherearestillsomany
fieldswherefurtherinvestmentcouldbeexpectedand,frommyexperience,businessopportunitiesforlawyers
exploited.
3.2.1Chinahasahugemarketforsecuritiesrelatedlegalservices.

Reorganizationforinitialpublicofferingsisstillhot.

PubliccompaniesfromtheUSmarketseekingtorelistontheHongKong(orShanghai)Stock
ExchangeaftergoingprivateneedassistancefromChineselawyers.

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Inboundinvestmenthasbeenamajorpracticeformanyfirms;therewillbemoreoutbound
investmentsinthenearfuture.
3.2.2Manyemergingmarketsoffergreatopportunitiesforyounglawyers.

Financialinnovationisincreasinglyencouragedbothbythemarketandregulatoryagencies.
Lawyersmayplayimportantrolesindesigninganddistributingsuchnewlydesignedcommercialinstruments.

Withtheentryofsavingsbanksintoinvestmentbankingandsecuritiesbusiness,directlyand
indirectly,moredynamicshavebeenbroughtintothesecuritiesandM&Amarket.

Taximplicationsarebecomingsuchanimportantissuethatbeingabletosupportfirmssolely
focusingonpracticingtaxlawsishighlyvaluable.

Antitrustandanticompetitionlawpracticeswillbecomevitalformanymergercasesandmajor
competitorsinthemarket.
3.3BarAdmissioninNewYork?
IvaluedpreparingfortheBarexammorethanbeingamemberoftheBar.Franklyspeaking,ifpracticinginChinese
firmsunderChinesejurisdiction,alawyerhasfewchancespracticingNewYorklaws.But,itisalwaysgoodtobe
prepared,sinceyouneverknowifitmighthelpyousomeday.
3.4CourseSelection
Iwasinthecorporationprogram,somostofmycourseswerecorporaterelated,exceptforthoserequiredforthe
barexam.CorporateFinancebyProfessorKhanleftmewithadeepimpression.Ithoughtthenthatitwasahard
coursebutcloselyrelatedtomypractice.Butthefactis,ifIreviewmywholecareerofpracticinglaw,Iactually
rarelyusedwhatProfessorKhantaughtinclass.Nevertheless,Istillappreciatethiscourseinthewaythatithelps
mecomprehensivelyunderstandmanyissuesthatseemedscatteredinmymindinthepast.
SoifIweretogivesuggestionsoncourseselection,Iwouldsuggestconsideringnotonlyyourfuturecareerplanbut
alsoyourinterestsandknowledgestructure.

Name:CoreyZhang

YearofGraduationfromNYU:2008

Employer:CliffordChance

Location:HongKong

CountryofFirstLawDegree:China

DegreefromNYU:GeneralLaw

1.WheredidyouworkimmediatelyaftergraduatingfromNYU?
Ifirstcontactedapartner(mycurrentboss)atCliffordChanceHongKongbyemailindicatingmyinteresttojoinher
teamandwaslaterawardedaparalegalposition2monthsaftermyinterview.
2.Yourcareerpathtodate?
Partlyduetotheimpactofthefinancialcrisis,IwasrecruitedasaparalegalatCliffordChanceinthebeginning,and
whenthemarketsstartedtorecoverinlate2009,mybosspromotedmetoastandardU.S.associateposition,due
tomyperformanceandcommitment.Todate,IhavebeenwithCliffordChanceformorethan1.5years.
3.Adviceforcurrentstudents?
Thechanceofgettinganofferwillincreasesignificantlyifthecandidatescantryandapplytoasmanylawfirmsas
theypossiblycanduringthecourseoftheirLL.M.studies.

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ArticlesontheLL.M.JobSearch,Networking,andInterviewing1:

Networking:DevelopingMutuallyBeneficialRelationships

Whennetworking,usetherightkindofcorrespondence

AGuidetoNetworkingMeetings

Finding,Creating,andNegotiatingaNewJobinToughTimes

HowtoMakeaLastingImpressionintheClassroom:SchoolTies

CrossroadsQ&A:InformationalInterviewing

CrossroadsQ&A:ExplainingaGaponaResume

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EmployersParticipatingintheTaxationInterviewProgram

EmployersParticipatingintheInternationalStudentInterviewProgram

SampleofEmployersParticipatinginOnCampusInterviews

SampleofInternationalJobListings/ResumeCollections

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections

SampleofU.S.EmployersofLL.M.StudentswithaForeignLawDegree

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students

BarAdmissionsRequirements2012:ForeignLawSchoolGraduates(Chart4)
FederalEmployment:EligibilitytoWorkinU.S.

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Networking: Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships

There's nothing complicated about networking, although many are confused by it, misuse it, or
fear it. Networking is simply the development of mutually beneficial relationships. The key word
here is mutually. Both you and your contacts will benefit from your networking efforts.
The Purpose of Networking
The purpose of networking is the exchange of information, advice, and referrals, via the
informational interview process, to assist in attaining your goal of changing careers. As
competition becomes fierce in some fields and there are fewer qualified candidates available in
other fields, both employers and career changers rely on networkingthe former to identify
qualified candidates and the latter to communicate professional and personal skills to employers.
Employers hire those they like personally and professionally. The informational interview, the
vehicle for networking, gives employers an opportunity to informally get acquainted with potential
candidates.
The Formal and Informal Job Market
The jobs listed in newspapers, trade journals, and employment offices, which constitute the
formal job market, represent only about 25 percent of the total jobs available at any given time.
The ads in the newspapers tend to be either low-end or high-end jobs in terms of skills. Want ads
work for some career fields better than others; you'll need to find out what works best in your field
of interest. Most jobs, therefore, are part of the informal job market. They are not advertised or
listed at agencies.
Because of this structure, you must rely on yourself to make sense of the whole process and
identify available jobs. During your job search, divide your time up according to the percentage of
time a particular job search method works. For a general example, take networking (informal job
market) versus ads and agencies (formal job market). Because approximately 75 percent of the
jobs are found via the informal job market through networking, that's where you should spend 75
percent of your time. However, people still get jobs via the formal job market, so you should
spend the other 25 percent of your time there.
Employers Prefer Networking
This might come as a surprise, but employers would rather use informal networks also. They
know that if they advertise a position, they could be overwhelmed with resumes, phone calls, and
visits. They have a needa position to filland they want the quickest way to find a qualified
applicant. Many can't afford to hire through an employment agency, which may charge 15 to 25
percent of the position's annual salary as a fee. In addition, most employers would rather go with
a known quantity (via networking with friends, family, or business associates) than an unknown
quantity (an applicant responding to an ad). Unknown applicants represent a greater risk in terms
of time, money, and training to employers.
The Challenge of Networking
Be honest during an informational interview. You should just request information; don't ask for a
job. However, the networking process is indeed a good way to find a job. This sometimes seems
like a contradiction. As a career changer, you probably do have many questions and could use
the information. Even when you're experienced (or further along in the career planning process),
there's always more to learn. Nonetheless, at this point, your main objective is to get that targeted
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The dilemma is that if you say you just want information and it becomes clear you actually want a
job, you are likely to ruin your new contact. So, how can you be honest without ruining your
chance of gaining that new contact? We suggest that you be specific about what type of
information you want. Let your contact know, from your initial request for an informational
interview and thereafter, that you're interested in the following or similar areas:
Advice on opportunities in that particular field
Strategies for gaining employment
Feedback on how realistic your career goals are as you research your ideal job
This approach is straightforward about your intentions. You're seeking more than general
information at this point; you have decided on a career field, and it's acceptable to say so.
However, whether asking in writing or on the phone, be sure to state that you do not expect a job
to be offered or referred to during the proposed interview. This helps put the potential interviewee
at ease and removes pressure because of certain expectations they think you have. If, during the
course of your informational interview, something in terms of a possible job comes up, greatbut
don't expect it.
With regard to finding the people with the power to hire, don't go after them unless your contacts
lead the way. Attempt to reach them via contacts and networking your way up. Hiring
professionals are usually the busiest, and they don't usually have a lot of time for networking.
Therefore, they'll be more inclined to make time if you're a known quantity with a mutually known
contact person.
Although some experts will tell you not to waste your time with people who do not have the power
to hire, we believe they are mistaken. People not in a direct hiring position nevertheless could
have insights about the career field, companies, or a particular organization. Also, many will have
contacts that lead to persons with the power to hire. You will never find out unless you take the
time to check it out.
What People Fear the Most About Networking
Many mature and capable adults fear picking up the phone and calling someone they dont know,
even when the name is given to them by a mutual contact. After all, they wonder, who would want
to talk to them? That's not a complicated question to answer. Those who have 15 to 20 minutes
to spare and like their jobs will usually talk with you in an informational interview. If you get turned
down, it's likely that they're just too busy or simply don't like their job and don't want to talk about
it. In this case, try not to take it personally. Ask whether they can recommend someone else for
you to talk with, thereby continuing to build your network. If you're hesitant about this process,
start with people you know and those they refer you to. It's easier with that intermediary contact
person.
When one of your contacts offers you a referral to someone, send the person an approach letter.
Your letter should be typed and have a businesslike appearance. You might even create your
own letterhead using word processing software and a high-quality printer, or have it created at a
print shop. Include your name, address, and phone number.
Your approach letter should include the following content:
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Who you are, your current employment situation, what specific information you want, and how
much time you need (15 to 20 minutes)
Why you picked this person to speak to and how you hope he or she can help you
When you'll call to set up an appointment (a specific day, within one week)
Your approach letter could also have some information about the person's employer that you
have found as part of your research. You might even add some ideas related to the career field
that you've been thinking about and would like the person's opinion on. This says something
about your interest and commitment level and might lead your referral to be more inclined to
respond positively. You need to make yourself sound worth meeting.
By the way, I'm sure you noticed the title of this article: Networking: Developing Mutually
Beneficial Relationships. In addition to the fact that employers like to network to fill positions with
known quantities, as mentioned earlier, there are other ways for you to make this more of a twoway process. If you think your contact has a worthwhile product or service be sure to mention that
you'll be referring others when the possibility arises. This perspective adds balance to a process
that many tend to distort. There's always the possibility of giving back, returning the favor.
nd
Excerpted from Career Change by David P. Helfand (VGM Career Horizons 2 ed. 1999).

David Helfand
Dr. David P. Helfand is the Coordinator of Career Counseling in the
Northeastern Illinois University Counseling Office in Chicago, where for the past
25 years the major focus of his work is helping returning adult undergraduate
students, graduate students, alumni and traditional age college students
identify career options.
Dr. Helfand, both a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National
Certified Career Counselor, earned a Masters in Guidance and Counseling and
a Doctorate in Counselor Education from Loyola University in Chicago. Career
Change, Dr. Helfand's first book, now in it's 2nd edition, offers practical
strategies for career changers and the challenges they face.

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When networking, use the right kind of correspondence
by Erin Binns
Originally published in: Student Lawyer, November 2006, Vol. 35, No. 3, All rights
reserved
Career advisers always emphasize that networking is key to a successful job search.
Talking with members of the profession gives you access to insider information about
practice areas, markets, employers, and opportunities.
But how do you initiate networking contacts? Most students are not well connected, so
dont assume you can just pick up the phone, make a few calls, and get the audience of
whos who in the legal community. In most cases, you should send a formal letter or email message requesting a meeting.
Networking letters are different from cover letters. Each letter has its own purpose. A
cover letter is driven by a request for a job. It showcases your skills and credentials in a
way that leaves no doubt youre a great fit for the position. In contrast, a networking
letter is driven by your request for information and your desire for a professional contact.
Youre requesting someones time and guidance.
As with cover letters, dont draft a form networking letter that you can mail-merge and
mass e-mail. Broad-sweeping generic language wont get the job done. Networking is
personal. Youre asking busy professionals to give up valuable time to talk with you.
They therefore need to know youre sincere in your reasons for wanting to meet. A
networking letter needs to articulate the specific reasons why you think the recipient is a
good resource.
Networking letters are first impressions. They must be professional in format, tone, and
substance. In most cases, its OK to send a request by e-mail, but let the circumstances
(and the recipient) determine whether to send an e-mail or mail a business letter.
Regardless of the method you use, the substance and form of the correspondence are the
same. For example, you wouldnt send a printed letter without a Dear So-and-So, so be
sure to include a proper salutation in your e-mails, too.
What should you write in your networking letters? Because of the distinct and important
functions of each paragraph, it makes sense to dissect your message a paragraph at a
time.
Paragraph 1. Paragraph 1 is a workhorse. In most cases, the recipient hasnt requested or
isnt anticipating your correspondence, so the first paragraph has a lot of work to do. This
paragraph needs to: (1) grab the readers attention, (2) share specific reasons for your
interest in the recipient, (3) introduce yourself, and (4) clarify that youre requesting an
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Grab the readers attention. The default starter sentence used by many students is, I am
a [insert year in school] law student at [insert law school]. There are two problems with
starting a networking letter this way. First, the entire sentence is about you. This
contradicts the point of the letter, which is to clarify why you want to meet with them.
Second, its boring. It doesnt compel the recipient to keep reading.
The name drop is the most effective way to start a letter. When the reader sees that a
mutual acquaintance or professional colleague recommended that you contact him,
youre pretty much guaranteed the recipients attention.
But the challenge for most law students, especially in the early stages of a job search, is
having a name to drop. If you dont have the name of someone who referred you, other
strong starters include establishing your familiarity with the recipient or her work, or
presenting a specific reason why you want to meet with the person. So in place of the
Im a 2L sentence, you might find yourself writing: I am contacting you because of
your work in collaborative family law. This sentence implies you did your homework
and you know something about the recipient. It encourages the reader to keep reading.
Share specific reasons for your interest in the recipient. The entire letter, but particularly
the first paragraph, needs to be tailored to the reader. Paragraph 1 is where you establish
the foundation for why you want to speak with this person. Reasons might include their
practice focus, career path, geographical location, or alumni status. The opening sentence,
I am contacting you because of your work in collaborative family law, already begins
to do this. You could continue to develop and personalize this paragraph as follows:
I am contacting you because of your work in collaborative
family law. I understand that you have been instrumental to
the development of the Missouri Collaborative Law Practice.
Introduce yourself. Be thoughtful and deliberate in how you define yourself. Dont
mention things like the law school you attend, your undergraduate degree, or your work
history unless you know the reader will identify. So, for instance, dont focus on your
background in aviation management if youre writing to a real estate lawyer. This seems
obvious, but I regularly review letters where students include information that has no
apparent relevance to the reader. Adding to the example paragraph, it might read:
I am contacting you because of your work in collaborative
family law. I understand that you have been instrumental to
the development of the Missouri Collaborative Law Practice.
Like you, I have a masters degree in social work and an
interest in family law. I will graduate from law school in
May and hope to use my degrees in a manner similar to what
you are now doing. Clarify that you are asking for an
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Finally, you need to let the reader know what you want. You want a meeting, not
consideration of your rsum. The final sentence added to the above paragraph could
read: I would appreciate the chance to meet with you at your convenience to learn about
your experiences.
Paragraph 2. The second paragraph legitimizes your request of the persons time. You
can achieve this by outlining in greater detail what exactly it is you hope to discuss and
the benefits you anticipate from talking with the recipient.
Paragraph 2 is where most students make the fatal flaw. Students lose sight of their
purpose and default to talking about themselves through highlighting their academic
credentials, work experiences, and journal participation.
Its not that you shouldnt promote yourself. You should weave in experiences and
successes that support your reasons for wanting to meet and that connect you to the
reader. Just dont make your credentials the focus of the paragraph. Heres an example of
a second paragraph:
Your experiences as a tax attorney interest me
specifically. Before law school, I was a CPA for several
years. While tax seems like a logical area for me to focus
my studies, I know little about the actual practice in a
large corporate law firm such as yours. My hope is that we
could meet briefly to discuss the nature of your work and
your experiences representing corporate entities. I am also
interested in your perspective on the benefits of an LL.M.
in taxation. I am considering an LL.M. and I noted from
your firm biography that you earned yours from Georgetown.
I appreciate any insight and guidance you are willing to
offer.
Paragraph 3. Paragraph 3 is about logistics. It establishes the next stepyour intention
to follow up with a phone call to determine the persons interest in meeting. Specify a
timeframe in which you will call (and make certain to call during that time).
In most cases, you should not attach or enclose a rsum with a networking letter. The
presence of the rsum can make the recipient question whether your request for an
informational interview is really a request for a job interview. If you send a rsum, you
must clarify that you did so only to provide the recipient with additional background
information.
An example third paragraph might read:
Thank you for your consideration of my request for us to
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interest. I look forward to hearing about your experiences
as a Wisconsin Law School alum practicing in the Austin
area.
Those are the basics of networking letters. The most important point is that networking
letters are not cover letters. You are not selling your qualifications, and you are not
looking for a job. Instead, you simply want to ask the recipient to meet with you and
convince him or her that its worthwhile to do so.
Erin Binns is assistant director for career planning at Marquette University Law
School.

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A guide to networking meetings

You have identified the names of people you would like to contact, carefully composed a
letter, and followed up with a phone call scheduling a time for your meeting. After that
preparation, the meeting itself is nothing more than a friendly conversation asking for
advice, but the flow of this conversation should not be left to chance.

Just as you would prepare for trial by making notes before a meeting with a major client,
so too should you prepare adequately for your informational meetings. Remember that at
these self-marketing meetings, you're not a lawyer interviewing a client. You are having a
friendly conversation and asking for a little advice so that you can better market yourself
to obtain a new job. This article offers an easy guide for your informational meetings. If
you follow its general outline, you will benefit enormously. You will gain the
information you need to meet your goals and find your new direction. We all have our
own conversational style. Adapt this script to your own needs and your own idioms.

The Elements of an Informational Interview

There are three obvious stages of the informational interview, and they are not hard to
remember:
ENTRY > BODY > EXIT

The Entry Phase

1. Rapport

When you first meet your contact, as when introduced to anyone for the first time, make a
real effort to put that person at ease. Don't plunge into your agenda until you have first
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icebreaker will do.

One easy way to begin is with a quick scan of the room. Something in the office
environment will suggest a commonality, a conversation opener: family pictures, a view
out of a window, or a desk ornament. If you live in an area known for its passionate
sports fans, such as Philadelphia or Chicago, then maybe you can make a comment about
a particular team's recent success or failure. Above all else, make it genuine:

I want to thank you for taking the time to see me I'll try to be brief and to the point

2. Disclaimer

This step is crucial to the whole process. You let your listener know at the outset just why
you are there, what you are seeking, and what you are not seeking. Most people will still
be under the misapprehension that no matter what you wrote in your letter or what you've
said during your phone call to schedule the interview, you're going to ask them for a job.
So you must take great care to put these assumptions to rest.

Before we begin . . . I want to make it clear why I'm here . . . I'm not looking for a
position with your firm (or, I don't expect you to have a job for me) . . . Quite frankly, at
the present time, I'm more interested in receiving some good advice - in hearing how
you'd evaluate my credentials and how I should go about marketing myself within the
legal community . . .

3. Rationale

You have told the person what is not your reason for being there. So now, explain to your
contact why you are there. Say:

As I mentioned over the phone, you might say that I'm doing some "marketing research"
on myself . . . You see, I'm at a crossroads . . . I'm making some major decisions about the
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direction of my legal career . . . and it's important that I have enough input to make valid
choices . . . That's why I'm seeking feedback from significant people in the legal
community such as yourself . . .

4. Introduction

Let me begin by telling you a little bit about myself, for the past ____ years I've been . . .

If you're talking to a friend, or a law school classmate, whom you have not seen recently,
then you might use these words as an opener:

It has been a couple of years since we have seen each other; so let me briefly bring you
up to date . . . For the past . . .

5. Transition

After your introduction, use some short transitional phrase to move you to the Body of
your informational meeting:

I guess my first question is pretty straightforward . . .

Body of the Meeting

First Conversational Level - TOPICS

These question areas are sometimes described as "pump primers"-themes to start the
conversation, carry it along, and help the other person offer the information you need.
Use just two or three of the topic areas suggested below. Adapt these questions to your
needs and the chemistry of the moment. Remember, you are not taking a deposition or
cross-examining a witness. Keep the conversation low-key and informal. Always present
yourself during an informational interview as reasonably focused, even if you are not
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quite sure of your direction. Never dump your uncertainties on another person during a
self-marketing meeting or ask what you should do with your life. Never.

There are two possible scenarios: either you are staying within the legal community and
looking for a better position or you are using your legal experience as a credential and
seeking to transfer your skills to another venue.

a) A Job Search Within the Legal Community:

1. Compatibility

Are my legal career objectives realistic in terms of today's market?

Do I have the kinds of credentials that legal employers are seeking?

In light of my goals, do I need any other credentials to make me a more marketable

candidate?

Would my chances be better with a larger or smaller firm? Why?

2. Shoes

If you were in my shoes, with the credentials I have described, how would you go about
marketing yourself?

Do you think that I may have overlooked any other areas where I should market my
skills? Are there any other bases I should cover?

3. Personalization

How has your own legal career developed? Was it planned or did it more or less develop
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on its own?

If you had it to do over, would you do anything different?

Did you have any significant mentors along the way, or did you do it on your own?

4. Employment Trends

How do you read the present local business climate?

How does the local legal scene compare with law firm trends on the national level?
Downsizing? Hiring?

b) A Job Search Outside of the Legal Community

1. Compatibility

Would you consider a law degree a good credential within the ______ industry?

To what extent are my legal skills transferable?

Is such a move into ______ realistic?

Could you describe to me a typical workday?

2. Shoes

If you were attempting to transition into this industry, how would you go about marketing
yourself?

What credentials best qualify a person for the position I am contemplating?

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3. Personalization

How did you happen to become interested in this particular area of work?

Was your own career planned, or did it more or less just happen?

What parts of your job do you find the most enjoyable / least satisfying?

If you had to do it all over again, how would you go about it?

4. Trends

What kinds of changes have you noticed in the industry over the past five years?

Do you anticipate much growth within the industry in the coming years?

Any developments on the horizon that will affect future opportunities?

5. Employment

What are the current employment trends? Downsizing? Hiring?

For the positions we have been discussing, what matters more - experience or
credentials?

What credentials best qualify a person for the position we have been discussing?

From what I've told you of my background and credentials, would you say that I have a
reasonable chance of transitioning into this field?

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What periodical resources, or employment listings, are available for the job seeker within
this industry?

Second Conversational Level: STORIES

At the same time that you are discussing the above topics, you will also attempt to weave
accomplishment anecdotes, or success stories, into the fabric of your conversation. Wellprepared career stories are used in informational interviewing, not only to make you and
your skills memorable, but also to practice them for later use in actual job interviews.

Well-prepared career stories should be introduced naturally based on the flow of the
conversation.

As you are talking with your networking contact, listen for conversational "openers," or
commonalities-experiences similar to your own. Use these openings as a way for you to
contribute to the conversation by describing your own experiences.

Exiting Gracefully

How long should your marketing or informational interview last? As a rule, it should
be shorter, rather than longer-20 minutes, 30 at the most. Pay attention to subtle
nonverbal cues for closure: a glance at a watch, the repetition of a flat "uh-huh," a look
over your shoulder towards the door, and so on.

Remember the three "R's" to the final stage of the informational interview:
Wrap-Up > Referrals > Resume

1. Wrap-Up
If your contact is relaxed, seems to "lean" into the conversation, begins telling his or her
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flow. Sometimes interviewers are so flattered by the request for their advice, or become
so interested in the process of an informational marketing meeting, that they will extend
the time even up to an hour. But when you sense that your time is up, immediately wrap
things up:
Well . . . you've answered all my questions . . . thank you very much for your time
(patience, insights, courtesy, etc.) . . . I deeply appreciate your kindness and I would like
to get back to you if something comes up in the future . . .
2. Referrals
After you have established your own credibility and thanked your contact for taking the
time to meet with you, say something like this:
Can you think of anyone else I might talk to?
In addition, if your meeting has gone well, your contact should give you the names of a
few associates and friends who might assist you in your career search. You might also
say,
Would you mind if I used your name?
You will find that the name of a referral in your letter and in your meeting-scheduling
call is a great door opener. Friends of friends will readily see you.
3. Resume
Because there is little danger now of a mixed-message, offer your resume as you leave:
By the way, in case some other referrals come to mind, my resume has my phone number
and e-mail address.
Final Note
Send your contact an e-mail or drop them a brief line thanking them for their time and the
advice you received from their meeting. And after you move on to your new direction, set
some time aside, now and then, to help others along the way. You've benefited from the
kindness of others; it's only right to return the favor.

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How to Make a Lasting Impression in the Classroom:

School Ties
An apple-free guide to networking with professors
Theres a scene in The Paper Chase, the 1973 movie based on the
John Jay Osborn, Jr., novel, in which James Hart, the Harvard law
student played by Timothy Bottoms, finally loses his cool to John
Housemans tyrannical Professor Kingsfield. You are a son of a
bitch, Kingsfield, Hart says, and turns to leave the classroom. Mr.
Hart, that is the most intelligent thing youve said all day, Kingsfield
replies dryly. You may take your seat. It worked in the movie, but
hurling insults is a risky way to ingratiate yourself to a

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professor--particularly if you plan to tap his or her considerable list

of contacts during your job search. After all, most professors have a
trove of connections, but they wont give them out to just any
student on their seating chart. How does an ambitious student get
noticed? Not by shouting profanity in the middle of class, but not by
sucking up, either. As a professor at a top law school and a partner
at a law firm, I offer these tips on how to get into a professors
Rolodex--without having to leave fresh produce on his desk.
1 WORK, WORK, WORK A renowned professor I know once sought
out the student who scored the highest grade on his Con Law exam,
and, assuming the student was both intelligent and diligent, offered
him a teaching assistantship. My friend was right: The students
performance on the exam did, in fact, result from a strong work
ethic. (The assistant eventually became one of Bill Clintons top
advisors.) The point is that every good professor--whether or not he
happens to know the current occupant of the White House--admires
old-fashioned hard work.
2 RAISE YOUR HAND Professors hate the deathly silence that often
accompanies the Socratic method. We dont want to call on students,
but they often leave us no choice. Participating voluntarily is one of
the surest ways to get a professor to notice you. But dont fling up
your hand more than twice each class--professors abhor gunners as
much as you do.
3 COME ON DOWN Come on down Hey, you, in the nosebleed
section: Come forward and let me see your face. It may seem
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obvious, but youd be surprised by how many students dont realize

that the first step toward getting a good recommendation is pairing
an inquisitive face with a meaningless name.
4 UBIQUITY PAYS Interested in media law? The professor who
teaches the First Amendment seminar knows a few people in the
business. Take his class. Attend his panel presentation. Volunteer for
his workshop. Generally make yourself omnipresent. Theres no
better way to demonstrate your passion, and pretty soon hell get
the picture. Either that, or hell get a restraining order.
5 JOIN THE CLUB Intellectual Property Law Organization. Asian
Law Students Association. All of these groups have one thing in
common: a faculty advisor. Spending time with a professor outside
class affords you the opportunity to showcase your intelligence in a
smaller setting. Case in point: The editor-in-chief of our law review,
which I supervise, just landed a clerkship with a federal judge. When
the judge called her with the offer, he specifically mentioned my
letter of recommendation. Now, I dont want to brag, but . . .
6 YOUVE GOT MAIL Professors have e-mail addresses (and some
even know how to use them), most of which are easily located on
the schools Web site. Sending an article or a link that pertains to a
recent class discussion is a savvy way to get a faculty members
attention. Just limit your missive to 200 words. We have to read a
lot as it is.
7 EXTRA CREDIT Professors spend a lot of time and effort coming
up with recommended reading lists, suggested authors, and areas
of further inquiry. We dont do it out of boredom, but because we
actually hope youll investigate. When you do, tell us about it. Youll
probably learn something--plus, youll earn double brownie points
that you can cash in later for valuable prizes!
8 HELP WANTED Everyone knows professors need research
assistants. What many students dont realize is that we need other
kinds of help as well. We dont know the difference between ROM
and RAM. Sometimes we have trouble retrieving our messages. And
dont even ask about beaming data to a Palm. If you see us fumbling
with our handheld, take pity. Show us how to make it stop beeping.
9 SAY HI Day in, day out, reading books, giving lectures--professors
get lonely. We keep our doors open for a reason, but students rarely
say hello. We typically dont bite unless provoked. Stop in once in a
while, and soon your professor will remember your name. Imagine
that.
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Yes, you are looking for a job. But, your calls are intended to set up
informational interviews, not to ask for a job. So, while being honest, you
must also be strategic about how you introduce the topic of your job
status.
The way that you present the reason for your call can determine whether
the graduates are likely to be forthcoming with helpful information. If you
initiate conversations with a statement about your seeking a job, they
may form an immediate impression that you will be asking for help that
they cannot provide, such as assistance in securing a job interview or a
recommendation. At this stage, they know nothing about you. As a result,
the graduates may become uncomfortable if they believe that your
expectations are beyond what they can fulfill. And, they may resist giving
you the information and advice that you need, especially if they are
concerned that you may try to pressure them.
Take an approach that can attract positive attention. If the graduates
know the person who has suggested that you contact them, begin by
saying he or she recommended that you get in touch with them. Your first
words should be that persons name so that the graduates hear a
connection right away. Then, mention that you are a fellow graduate.
Now, you have two common reference points.
Other scenarios may fit your situation better. For example, if the person
suggesting the informational interviews is connected to the law school but
may not be known to the graduates, you can still mention her or him and
refer to her or his relationship with the school. Again, mention that you
are a graduate, too. Or, that person may work at the same agency as the
graduates, and so you can use that as your starting point. But if the
person has no association with the graduates and cannot be incorporated
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Next, in a sentence, mention any relevant experience or coursework. If

you have none, indicate your interest in the field. Then, indicate your
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options. You need not use those exact words. Just stay away from a
statement about seeking a job with the agency. As well, you may wish to
reassure the graduates that you are calling to gain their perspectives and
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understanding of the process for applying for jobs with that agency, which
is likely to be through the federal government website.
At some point early in the discussion, either the graduates or you will
bring up the subject of your current employment status. Without dwelling
on it, you can say that you are currently engaged in a job search. But,
segue into your interest in the practice areas in which the agency
engages. As the conversation progresses, find out about their career path
into the agency and steps that they can recommend for you to take.

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Toward the end of the conversation, explain that you would like to follow
up. Depending on how well you connected with the graduates, you may
wish to ask whether they would be willing to review your application
materials. If they agree and give you feedback, you can decide on the
appropriateness of asking whether they are willing to ask their agencys
hiring personnel to be on the lookout for your materials. You must make a
judgment call. If you ask for too much, too soon, your relationship with
the graduates may suffer a setback. So, you must determine whether the
timing is right and your connections are solid enough.
In sum, asking for informational interviews is not disingenuous. The
impetus often comes from an interest in finding a position, regardless of
whether you are unemployed or considering opportunities while currently
employed. Just stay focused on your goals, including the establishment of
relationships with individuals in your field of interest and the gathering of
advice and information that can help you progress in your career.
Sincerely,
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Explaining a gap in employment can be a challenge. In the current

economy, employers are likely to understand the reason for and the
duration of your unemployment. Indeed, an employer has scheduled an
interview after reviewing your resume, which must show that you have
not been working for the past year.
When discussing the past year, be candid about your activities. A simple
statement is likely to be sufficient. If you spent all or most of your time
conducting an active job search, you can explain it in one sentence that
includes a reference to the economy leading to your unemployment. And,
if you engaged in any volunteer work during the year, you can discuss it
in greater detail, especially if it was law-related.
Your biggest challenge is avoiding the mistakes that candidates make
when they answer questions about perceived weaknesses in their
background and experience. So, steer clear of these blunders:

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Defensiveness. You may feel attacked by questions regarding decisions

or other areas about which you are uncomfortable. But, if you resort to
defending your choice or behavior, interviewers may not be persuaded by
your reasoning. And, you are likely to leave them with a negative
impression. Instead, acknowledge the issue and segue into a positive
outcome such as a lesson learned or improvement accomplished. Then,
interviewers are more likely to walk away with a better image of you.
Excuse making. Trying to justify an aspect of your background raises
problems in the same way as defensiveness.
Hedging or hesitating. Interviewers may become wary if you appear
evasive or uncertain. Anticipate the difficult questions and prepare for
them so that you can answer with authority.

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Dwelling on the weakness. The longer you talk, the larger the issue
will seem to an interviewer. And, if you devote so much time to discussing
the matter, you are likely to leave a lasting impression about it that
overshadows your credentials. So, the explanation may fade and only the
existence of an issue may remain memorable.

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Negativity about a former employer. Bad mouthing a former employer

shows poor judgment. Interviewers may conclude that you are a
malcontent who will do the same thing about their organization if you
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gained the level and quality of experience that they seek.

Negative language in general. Using negative language may reinforce a
perception that a weakness is a problem. Even when discussing
achievements, negative language can undercut your message. Try to
express yourself without using words such as no, not, however, and
but. Especially remain cognizant of your use of verbs followed by not.
Think of ways to eliminate not and turn the sentence around so that it
shows you in a positive light.

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Negative body language. Your words may be positive, but your

movements may communicate a different message. Beware of averting
your eyes, frowning, or other facial movements that convey negativity. As
well, avoid slouching, swaying, fidgeting, wringing your hands, swinging
your legs, or any other behavior that detracts from what you say.
In sum, you have succeeded in securing an interview. So, an employer
has an initial impression regarding your qualification for the position that
it is seeking to fill. Now, you must confirm that you are the best attorney
for the job. Prepare so that you can avoid interviewing pitfalls. And,
present your credentials in a positive way.
Sincerely,
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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OFFICE(S)

ARIZONA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA

Phoenix
Phoenix
Palo Alto

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Greenberg Traurig
Snell & Wilmer
Baker & McKenzie
Christensen Miller Fink Jacobs Glaser Weil and
Shapiro LLP
Deloitte Lead Tax Services California
Deloitte Tax LLP - Tax Controversy
DLA Piper
Ernst & Young LLP
Fenwick & West LLP
Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere &
Denegre, L.L.P.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
PwC
PwC

CALIFORNIA

PWC- Core Tax

San Francisco; San Jose

CALIFORNIA

PWC- International Tax Service

Los Angeles; San Jose

CALIFORNIA

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Mergers and Acquisitions

Los Angeles

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Snell & Wilmer

Trucker Huss
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional
Corporation
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
Kutak Rock LLP
Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP
Deloitte Tax LLP - Business Tax Services
Deloitte Tax LLP - International Tax
Deloitte Tax LLP - Multi-State
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Michael A. Neufeld & Assoc., LLC
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Withers Bergman LLP
Alston & Bird LLP
Arnold & Porter LLP
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Baker & McKenzie
Berkeley Research Group
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Burt Staples & Maner LLP
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
Caplin & Drysdale Chartered
Covington & Burling
Davis & Harmen LLP
Dechert LLP
Deloitte - International Tax
Deloitte - Multistate Tax Services
Deloitte - National Federal Tax Solutions
Deloitte - Tax Controversy Services
Deloitte - Washington National Tax
Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, PLLC

Orange County
San Francisco

$
$

Palo Alto

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC

Los Angeles
Multiple
Multiple
East Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Mountain View

$
^
$

Los Angeles

San Francisco
Palo Alto
Menlo Park
Los Angeles
San Jose

Denver
Denver
Denver
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Stamford
Milford
Hartford
New Haven
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC

$

^ $
$

$
^$

$
$

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DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC

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Ernst & Young LLP

Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson
Groom Law Group Chartered
Holland & Knight LLP
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Joint Committee on Taxation
Jones Day
King & Spalding LLP
KPMG
KPMG - ICS
KPMG - ICS/SALT
KPMG - M&A
KPMG Washington National Tax
Latham & Watkins LLP
LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae L.L.P.
Mayer Brown LLP
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McGuireWoods LLP
Miller & Chevalier
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nixon Peabody LLP
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
PwC
PWC- Federal Tax Services
PWC- International Tax Service
PWC- M&A
Reed Smith
Roberts & Holland
Ropes & Gray LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division
Wachovia/Wells Fargo
White & Case
WilmerHale
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional
Corporation
Ernst & Young Transaction Tax Advisory Services TAS
Greenberg Traurig
Hill Ward & Henderson
Shutts & Bowen LLP
The Ferraro Law Firm
Ernst & Young Transaction Tax Advisory Services TAS
King & Spalding LLP

ILLINOIS

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ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Allen & Overy

Chicago
Chicago
Indianapolis
London UK

$
$

DC
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
GEORGIA

Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Multiple
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Multiple
Washington DC
Washington DC

^
^
^$

$
$
^
$
^
^$

^$

^
^$
^$

^$
^$

^
^

Washington DC
Miami

Miami
Tampa
Miami
Miami

^
$

Atlanta

Atlanta

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INTERNATIONAL

Deloitte & Touche Gmbh

Wirtschaftsprutungsgesellschaft

INTERNATIONAL KPMG (Canada) LLP - U.S. Corporate Tax

INTERNATIONAL
KANSAS
KANSAS
KENTUCKY

Dusseldorf Germany
Toronto; Ontario, Canada

LOUISIANA
MARYLAND
MARYLAND
MARYLAND
MARYLAND
MARYLAND

London, UK
Wichita
Wichita
Louisville
Covington Lexington
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC
Louisville
Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrere & Denegre Baton Rouge; New
L.L.P.
Orleans
Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC
New Orleans LA
Discovery Communications, LLC
Silver Spring
Fried & Rosefelt P.A
Bethesda
Ober Kaler Grimes & Shriver
Baltimore
Pasternak & Fidis P.C
Bethesda
Saul Ewing LLP
Baltimore

MARYLAND

Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer Polott & Obecny

Bethesda

MASSACHUSETTSDechert LLP

Boston

^$

MASSACHUSETTSPriceWaterhouseCoopers International Tax Service

Boston

MASSACHUSETTSRopes & Gray LLP

MASSACHUSETTSSullivan & Worcester LLP
MASSACHUSETTSWilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
MINNESOTA
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
MINNESOTA
Leonard Street & Deinard
NATIONWIDE
Ballard Spahr LLP
NATIONWIDE
Deloitte - M&A Multi- Office
NATIONWIDE
Grant Thornton - Multiple Practice Areas
NATIONWIDE
KPMG
NEW JERSEY
Pfizer Inc.
NEW JERSEY
Prudential Financial
NEW YORK
Alston & Bird LLP
NEW YORK
Alvarez and Marsal
NEW YORK
Baker & McKenzie
NEW YORK
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft
NEW YORK
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
NEW YORK
Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP
NEW YORK
Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP
NEW YORK
Davis Polk & Wardwell
NEW YORK
Dechert LLP
NEW YORK
Deloitte Tax LLP - Business Tax Services

Boston
Boston
Boston
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide
Madison
Newark
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York

$
^$
$

NEW YORK

Deloitte Tax LLP - International Tax (MULTI-OFFICE)

Multiple

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Deloitte - M&A
Deloitte Lead Tax Services NYC
Deloitte Tax LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young Diversified Staff Group-DSG

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York

^
^
^

NEW YORK

Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services-TAS

New York

NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

New York
New York

KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA

KPMG ICS (International Corporate Services)

Foulston Siefkin LLP
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Frost Brown Todd LLC

^$
$

$
$
$
$
$

^ $

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NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Hogan Lovells
Jones Day
Katten Muchin Rosenman
King & Spalding LLP
KPMG
KPMG International
KPMG M&A
KPMG FEDERAL TAX - REAL ESTATE
KPMG SALT
Latham & Watkins LLP
LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae L.L.P.
Marval O'Farrell & Maira
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
PwC
PWC- International Tax Service
PWC- M&A
Proskauer Rose LLP
Roberts & Holland
Ropes & Gray LLP
Seward & Kissel LLP
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Uria Menendez
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP
WeiserMazars LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Worldwide Trade Partners

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple
Multiple
New York
Multiple
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
White Plains

^$

^$
$
$
$
$
$
^

$
^
^$
$

^
^
$

$
$
^$

NORTH CAROLINABrooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard L.L.P. Raleigh

Ernst & Young Transaction Tax Advisory Services NORTH CAROLINA
TAS
NORTH CAROLINAMayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP
OHIO
Baker & Hostetler LLP
OHIO
Ernst & Young LLP
OHIO
Graydon Head
OHIO
PWC- International Tax Service
OHIO
Squire Sanders LLP
OHIO
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
PENNSYLVANIA Ballard Spahr LLP
PENNSYLVANIA Blank Rome LLP
PENNSYLVANIA Dechert LLP
PENNSYLVANIA Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC
PENNSYLVANIA Jones Day
PENNSYLVANIA PWC- International Tax Service
TENNESSEE
Harwell, Howard, Hyne, Gabbert & Manner, P.C.
TENNESSEE
Holton Blackstone & Mayberry P.C.
TEXAS
Baker Botts L.L.P.
TEXAS
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
TEXAS
Davis Gerald and Cremer LLP
TEXAS
Jones Day
TEXAS
Latham & Watkins LLP
TEXAS
McCall Parkhurst & Horton

Charlotte
Charlotte
Cleveland
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Nashville
Nashville
Dallas; Houston
San Antonio
Midland
Dallas
Houston
Dallas

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$

^$
^
$
$

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$

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TEXAS

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Mergers and Acquisitions

Houston

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VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA
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VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN

Thompson & Knight LLP

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Gravel & Shea
Computer Sciences Corporation
KPMG Washington National Tax
McGuireWoods LLP
Patton Boggs LLP
PwC
Williams Mullen
Kirkpatrick and Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis
Lane Powell PC
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
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Dallas
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McLean
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Mclean
Richmond
Seattle
Seattle
Charleston
Milwaukee

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$
^
$

2009 Participant ^2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant

$ 2013 Participant
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Employer

Country of Law Degree

ABELS Avocats (Geneva, Switzerland)

Alfaro-Abogados (Buenos Aires)
Allen & Overy (Amsterdam)

Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Argentina
Buenos Aires
France,Luxembourg,Netherlands,Belgium Brussels,Luxembourg,Amst
erdam,Antwerp
Thailand
Bangkok
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC) Shanghai,Beijing
Hungary,Poland,Romania,Russia,Slovaki Slovak
a,Czech Republic
Republic,Prague,Bratislava,
Budapest,Warsaw,Moscow,
Bucharest
Brazil
Brazil
Germany
Hamburg,Mannheim,Dssel
dorf,Frankfurt,Munich
Jordan,Lebanon,Saudi
Dubai,Abu Dhabi,Saudi
Arabia,Tunisia,Turkey,Palestine,Egypt
Arabia,Istanbul
Spain
Madrid
France
Paris
Switzerland
Ksnacht-Zuric
Hong Kong,Japan,Korea, Republic
of,Macau,Singapore,Taiwan, Republic of
China,United
Kingdom,Australia,Canada,China (PRC)

Allen & Overy (Bangkok)

Allen & Overy (Beijing)
Allen & Overy (Bratislava)

Allen & Overy (Brazil)

Allen & Overy (Frankfurt)
Allen & Overy (Istanbul)
Allen & Overy (Madrid)
Allen & Overy (Paris)
Altenburger LTD legal + tax (Ksnacht-Zuric)
Anjie Law Firm (Beijing)

Arendt & Medernach (Luxembourg)

Arnold & Porter LLP (Washington, D.C.)

August & Debouzy (Paris)

Ayache, Salama & Associs to Ayache Salama
(Paris)
Baker & McKenzie (Amsterdam)
Baker & McKenzie (Brazil)
Baker & McKenzie (Brussels)
Baker & McKenzie (Frankfurt)
Baker & McKenzie (Madrid)
Baker & McKenzie (Mexico City)
Baker & McKenzie (Zrich)
Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa, S.C. (Mexico
City, Federal District, Mexico)
Br & Karrer (Zrich)
Bernard Hertz Bjot (Paris)
Bill Isenegger Ackermann AG (Zrich)
Binder, Groesswang Rechtsanwaelte (Vienna)

France,Germany,Ireland,Luxembourg,Uni
ted Kingdom,Belgium
Equatorial
Guinea,Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nic
aragua,Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Portugal,
Spain,Uruguay,Venezuela,Argentina,Boliv
ia,Brazil,Chile,Colombia,Costa
Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
France
France
Netherlands
Brazil
Belgium
Germany,Austria
Spain
Mexico
Switzerland
Mexico
Switzerland
France
Switzerland
Austria

Offices

Luxembourg
Washington, D.C.

Paris
Paris
Amsterdam
Brazil
Brussels
Frankfurt
Madrid
Mexico City
Zrich
Mexico City, Federal District,
Mexico
Zrich
Paris
Zrich
Vienna

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Bird & Bird (Dsseldorf)

Finland,France,Germany,Hungary,Netherl
ands,Poland,Singapore,Spain,Sweden,Ta
iwan, Republic of China,United
Kingdom,Belgium,China (PRC),Czech
Republic

Milan,Bratislava,Shanghai,P
rague,Singapore,Stockholm,
Dsseldorf,Munich,Madrid,B
udapest,Brussels,Abu
Dhabi,Helsinki,Lyon,Frankfu
rt,Warsaw,Paris,Hamburg,T
he Hague,Beijing,Hong
Kong,Rome,London
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP (New York, NYGuatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua, New York, NY- Corporate
Corporate Office)
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,V Office
enezuela,Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,C
olombia,Costa Rica,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Bonelli Erede Pappalardo-Studio Legale (Milan)
Italy
Milan
Bonn & Schmitt (Luxembourg)
France,Germany,Ireland,Italy,Luxembour Luxembourg
g,Sweden,Switzerland,Austria,Belgium,D
enmark
BONN STEICHEN & PARTNERS (Luxembourg) France,Germany,Ireland,Italy,Luxembour Luxembourg
g,United Kingdom,Belgium
Borel&Barbey (Geneva)
Switzerland
Geneva
Buse Heberer Fromm (Berlin)
Germany
Dsseldorf,Berlin,Munich,Ha
mburg,Essen,Frankfurt
Campos Mello (Rio de Janeiro)
Brazil
So Paulo,Rio de Janeiro
Carrard & Associs (Lausanne)
Switzerland
Lausanne
Cerha Hempel Spiegelfeld Hlawati (Vienna,
Hungary,Romania,Slovakia,Austria,Belar Vienna, Austria
Austria)
us
Chadbourne & Parke LLP (New York - Portuguese Brazil
New York - Portuguese
speakers)
speakers
Chadbourne & Parke LLP (New York - Spanish
Mexico,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,Ve New York - Spanish
speakers)
nezuela,Argentina,Chile
speakers
Chadbourne & Parke LLP (New York - Turkish
Iran, Islamic Republic
New York - Turkish and
and Arabic speakers)
of,Iraq,Lebanon,Saudi
Arabic speakers
Arabia,Turkey,Palestine
Chiomenti Studio Legale (New York)
Italy,Taiwan, Republic of China,China
Milan,Brussels,Beijing,Hong
(PRC)
Kong,Shanghai,Rome,Lond
on,New York
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Beijing)

Hong Kong,Taiwan, Republic of

Beijing,Hong Kong
China,United Kingdom,China (PRC)
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Iceland,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Liecht
enstein,Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta,Neth
erlands,Norway,Poland,Portugal,Romania
,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerl
and,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Cypru
s,Czech Republic,Denmark
Germany
Frankfurt,Cologne

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Brussels)

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Frankfurt)

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (London)

New Zealand,United
Kingdom,Australia,Canada

London

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (New York - Brazil,Dominican Republic
New York - Brazilian
Brazilian Practice)
Practice
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (New York - Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua, New York - LatAm Practice
LatAm Practice)
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,V
enezuela,Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,C
olombia,Costa Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (New York) Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua, New York
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,V
enezuela,Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,C
olombia,Costa Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Paris)

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Rome)

Clifford Chance LLP (Brussels)
Clifford Chance LLP (Frankfurt)
Clifford Chance LLP (Luxembourg)
Clifford Chance LLP (Madrid)
Clifford Chance LLP (New York)

Clifford Chance LLP (Paris)

Clifford Chance LLP (Washington D.C.)

France,Iran, Islamic Republic

of,Iraq,Israel,Jordan,Kuwait,Lebanon,Om
an,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Syrian Arab
Republic,Turkey,United Arab
Emirates,Yemen,Palestine,Bahrain,Cypru
s,Egypt
Italy,Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,Egypt
Belgium
Germany
France,Germany,Luxembourg,United
Kingdom,Belgium
Spain
French
Guiana,Guadeloupe,Guatemala,Haiti,Hon
duras,Martinique,Mexico,Nicaragua,Pana
ma,Paraguay,Peru,Portugal,Spain,Urugu
ay,Venezuela,Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chil
e,Colombia,Costa Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador

Paris,Paris -MiddleEastern/Emerging Markets

Milan,Rome
Brussels
Frankfurt
Luxembourg
Barcelona,Madrid
New York

France,United Kingdom
Paris
French
Washington D.C.
Guiana,Guadeloupe,Guatemala,Haiti,Hon
duras,Martinique,Mexico,Nicaragua,Pana
ma,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,Venez
uela,Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,Colom
bia,Costa Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador

CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre (Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

France)

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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CMS Cameron McKenna (London)

CMS Hasche Sigle (Berlin)

CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz (Vienna)

Costa, Waisberg e Tavares Paes Sociedade de

Advogados (So Paulo, SP, Brazil)
Covington & Burling LLP ( New York)

Estonia,Finland,France,Georgia,Germany London
,Greece,Hong
Kong,Hungary,Iceland,India,Ireland,Italy,L
uxembourg,Monaco,New
Zealand,Portugal,Romania,Russia,Singa
pore,South
Africa,Sweden,Switzerland,Taiwan,
Republic of China,Turkey,United Arab
Emirates,United
Kingdom,Palestine,Australia,Austria,Belgi
um,Canada,Cyprus,Czech
Republic,Denmark
Germany
Hamburg,Cologne,Munich,F
rankfurt am
Main,Berlin,Stuttgart,Mosco
w,Dresden,Dsseldorf,Leipzi
g,Brussels,Shanghai
Slovakia,Slovenia,Turkey,Ukraine,Serbia Istanbul,Bosnia and
and Montenegro,Austria,Bosnia and
Herzegovine,Zagreb,Sarajev
Herzegovina,Bulgaria,Croatia
o,Brussels,Belgrade,Sofia,Ki
ev,Bratislava,Sarajevo,Vien
na,Ljubljana
Brazil
So Paulo, SP, Brazil

Mexico,Portugal,Spain,Brazil,Chile,Colom
bia
Covington & Burling LLP (Brussels)
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portu
gal,Romania,Slovakia,Spain,Sweden,Uru
guay,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Cyprus,Cz
ech Republic,Denmark
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP (London)
France,Germany,Italy,New
Zealand,Switzerland,United
Kingdom,Australia,Austria,Belgium
Cuatrecasas, Gonalves Pereira LLP (Barcelona) Spain

New York
Brussels

London

Barcelona

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (New

York)

France,Germany,Iran, Islamic Republic

New York
of,Italy,Kazakhstan,Kuwait,Mexico,Oman,
Spain,Turkey,Turkmenistan,United
Kingdom,Uzbekistan,Afghanistan,Palestin
e,Argentina,Azerbaijan,Brazil,Colombia

Davis Polk & Wardwell (Beijing)

Davis Polk & Wardwell (Hong Kong)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (Hong Kong)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (London)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (Madrid)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York, NY)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (Paris)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (So Paulo)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (Tokyo)

All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All

Beijing
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
London
Madrid
New York, NY
Paris
So Paulo
Tokyo

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (Shanghai)
De Brauw Blackstone & Westbroek N.V.
(Amsterdam)
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (Frankfurt)
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (Hong Kong)
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York, NYCorporate)

Dechert LLP (Brussels)

Dechert LLP (Munich)
Dechert LLP (Paris)
Deloitte & Touche (Dsseldorf)

China (PRC)
Netherlands,United Kingdom,China
(PRC)
Germany,Switzerland,Austria
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)
Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua,
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Portugal,Spain,V
enezuela,Argentina,Belize,Bolivia,Brazil,C
hile,Colombia,Costa Rica,Ecuador,El
Salvador
Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua,
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Portugal,Spain,V
enezuela,Argentina,Belize,Bolivia,Brazil,C
hile,Colombia,Costa Rica,Ecuador,El
Salvador
Belgium
Germany
France
Germany

Deloitte China (Shanghai)

Taiwan,China (PRC)

Demarest e Almeida Advogados (So Paulo)

Deutsche Bahn AG (Berlin, Germany)
DLA Piper (Belgium)
DLA Piper (Russian Federation)
DLA Piper (Vienna)
DLA Piper UK LLP (Germany)
Dorda Brugger Jordis, Attorneys at Law (Vienna)

Brazil
Germany
Belgium
Georgia,Russia,Ukraine
Austria
Germany
Austria

Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen (Luxembourg)

France,Germany,Luxembourg,United
Kingdom,Belgium
Belgium
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)
Brazil

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York, NYLitigation)

Eubelius cvba (Brussels)

Fangda Partners, PRC Lawyers (Beijing)
Felsberg, Pedretti, Mannrich e Advogados e
Consultores Legais (So Paulo)
FenXun Partners (Beijing)
Fiebinger, Polak, Leon & Partners (Vienna)
Flick Gocke Schaumburg Partnerschaft (Bonn)

Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

Austria
Germany

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Frankfurt)

Germany,Austria

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Brussels)

France,Netherlands,United
Kingdom,Belgium
India
France
Italy

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (London)

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Paris)
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Rome)

Shanghai
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Hong Kong,Shanghai
New York, NY- Corporate

New York, NY- Litigation

Brussels
Munich
Paris
Leipzig,Frankfurt,Nuernberg
,Stuttgart,Hamburg,Hannov
er,Dsseldorf,Berlin,Mannhe
im,Muenchen,Dresden
Shenzhen,Guangzhou,Tianji
ng,Hong
Kong,Beijing,Shanghai
So Paulo
Berlin, Germany
Belgium
Russian Federation
Vienna
Germany
Vienna
Luxembourg
Brussels
Shanghai,Beijing,Shenzen
So Paulo
Beijing
Vienna
Frankfurt,Berlin,Bonn,Munic
h
Frankfurt,Berlin,Cologne,D
sseldorf,Hamburg,Munich,Vi
enna
Brussels
London
Paris
Milan,Rome

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Washington Guatemala,Guyana,Haiti,Honduras,Mexic Washington D.C.
D.C.)
o,Nicaragua,Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Port
ugal,Spain,Uruguay,Venezuela,Argentina,
Brazil,Chile,Colombia,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP (New
York, NY)

Froriep Renggli (Zrich)

Galicia Abogados, S.C. (Mexico City)
GARRIGUES (New York)

Finland,France,Germany,Hong
Kong,Israel,Italy,New
Zealand,Norway,South
Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Taiwan,
Republic of China,United
Kingdom,Palestine,Argentina,Australia,Be
lgium,China (PRC),Denmark
Switzerland
Mexico
Morocco,Poland,Portugal,Spain,Taiwan,
Republic of
China,Palestine,Andorra,Brazil,China
(PRC)
Italy

London,Hong Kong,New
York, NY,Shanghai

Zrich
Mexico City
New York

Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners

(Milan)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (Munich)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (New York, NY)

Milan

Germany
Mexico,Peru,Argentina,Brazil,Colombia

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (Paris)

Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP (Paris)
Gleiss Lutz (Frankfurt)

France
France
Germany

Graf & Pitkowitz Rechtsanwlte GmbH (Vienna)

Austria

Vienna

Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger (New York,

NY)

Mexico,Panama,Peru,Spain,Venezuela,A
rgentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,Colombia,Co
sta Rica,Ecuador
Mexico,Panama,Peru,Venezuela,Argentin
a,Brazil,Chile,Colombia
Mexico,Panama,Peru,Spain,Venezuela,A
rgentina,Brazil,Chile,Colombia
Argentina,Brazil
Mexico,Argentina,Colombia

New York, NY

Munich
New York, NY

Paris
Paris
Hamburg,Frankfurt,Munich,
Prague,Warsaw,Stuttgart,Be
rlin,Brussels,Dsseldorf
Global Law Group (South Pasadena, CA)
France,Germany,Hong Kong,Italy,Korea, South Pasadena, CA
Republic of,New Zealand,Russia,Taiwan,
Republic of
China,Ukraine,Australia,Belgium,Bosnia
and Herzegovina,China (PRC)
Global Law Group (South Pasadena, CA)
France,Hong Kong,Taiwan, Republic of South Pasadena, CA
China,China (PRC)
Gomez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados, S.L. (Madrid) Portugal,Spain,Belgium
,New
York,Barcelona,Brussels,Val
encia,Madrid,London,Lisbon

Greenberg Traurig LLP (Mexico City)

Greenberg Traurig LLP (Miami)
Greenberg Traurig, LLP (New York, NY)
Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (Mexico City)

Mexico City
Miami
New York, NY
Buenos Aires,Mexico City

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GSK STOCKMANN + KOLLEGEN (Dsseldorf)

Germany

Haiwen & Partners (Beijing)

Han Kun Law Offices (Beijing)

Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

Dsseldorf,Hamburg,Stuttga
rt,Munich,Berlin,Heidelberg,
Frankfurt
Shanghai,Beijing
Shenzhen,Beijing,Shanghai

HAUSER PARTNERS Rechtsanwlte GmbH

(Vienna)
Hengeler Mueller (Dsseldorf)

Austria

Vienna

Germany

London,Dsseldorf,Frankfur
t,Berlin,Brussels,Munich
Paris
Istanbul Turkey

Herbert Smith Freehills (Paris)

Hergner Bilgen zeke Attorney Partnership
(Istanbul Turkey)
Hogan Lovells International LLP (Amsterdam)
Hogan Lovells International LLP (Dsseldorf)

France,United Kingdom
Turkey
Netherlands,Belgium
Germany

Hogan Lovells International LLP (Madrid)

Hogan Lovells International LLP (Milan)
Hogan Lovells International LLP (New York, NY)

Spain
Italy
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

Hogan Lovells International LLP (Paris)

Homburger AG (Zrich)
Houthoff Buruma (Amsterdam)
Inter-american Investment Corporation
(Washington, DC)

Paris
Zrich
Amsterdam
Washington, DC

Jones Day (Brussels)

Jones Day (Frankfurt)

France
Switzerland
Netherlands
Finland,France,Germany,Guatemala,Guy
ana,Haiti,Honduras,Israel,Italy,Jamaica,J
apan,Korea, Republic
of,Mexico,Netherlands,Nicaragua,Norway
,Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Portugal,Spain,
Suriname,Sweden,Switzerland,Taiwan,
Republic of China,Trinidad and
Tobago,Uruguay,Venezuela,Palestine,Ar
gentina,Austria,Bahamas,Barbados,Belgi
um,Belize,Bolivia,Brazil,Canada,Chile,Chi
na (PRC),Colombia,Costa
Rica,Denmark,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Belgium
Germany

Jones Day (Mexico City)

Jones Day (New York, NY)
Jones Day (Tokyo)
Jun He Law Offices LLC ( New York, NY )
K&LGates LLP (Berlin)
King and Wood Mallesons (Beijing)

Mexico
Brazil
Japan
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)
Germany
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

KPMG LLP (Dallas)

Labruna Mazziotti Segni (Milan)
LALIVE (Geneva and Zrich) - LALIVE IN QATAR
LLC (Geneva, Zrich)
Latham & Watkins LLP (Barcelona)

All
Italy
Switzerland

Mexico City
New York, NY
Tokyo
New York, NY
Berlin,Frankfurt
Shenzhen,Guangzhou,Shan
ghai,Beijing
Dallas
Milan,Rome
Geneva, Zrich

Spain

Barcelona,Madrid

Amsterdam
Dsseldorf,Munich,Berlin,Fr
ankfurt,Hamburg
Madrid
Milan,Rome
New York, NY

Brussels
Dsseldorf,Munich,Frankfurt

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Latham & Watkins LLP (Brussels)

Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Iceland,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithua
nia,Luxembourg,Malta,Mexico,Netherland
s,Norway,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Russi
a,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United
Kingdom,Uruguay,Argentina,Austria,Belgi
um,Brazil,Bulgaria,Chile,Colombia,Cyprus
,Czech Republic,Denmark

Latham & Watkins LLP (Frankfurt)

Latham & Watkins LLP (London)

Germany
Finland,Iceland,Norway,Sweden,Denmar
k
Italy
Brazil
Italy

Latham & Watkins LLP (Milan)

Lefosse Advogados (Brazil)
Legance STUDIO LEGALE ASSOCIATO (Milan)
Lenz & Staehelin (Geneva)
Leoni Siqueira Advogados (Rio de Janeiro)
Linklaters (Amsterdam)
Linklaters (Brussels)
Linklaters (Competition/Anti-trust
(Brussels/London/Madrid/New York)
Linklaters (Frankfurt/Munich/Berlin/Dsseldorf)
Linklaters (Luxembourg)
Linklaters (Madrid)
Linklaters (Milan)
Linklaters (New York)

Switzerland
Brazil
Netherlands
Belgium
All
Germany

Munich,Hamburg,Frankfurt
London
Milan
Brazil
Milan
Zrich,Geneva,Lausanne
Rio de Janeiro
Amsterdam
Brussels
Brussels/London/Madrid/Ne
w York
Frankfurt/Munich/Berlin/Ds
seldorf
Luxembourg
Madrid
Milan
New York

Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice (So Paulo)

France,Germany,Luxembourg,Belgium
Spain
Italy
French
Guiana,Guadeloupe,Guatemala,Haiti,Hon
duras,Martinique,Mexico,Nicaragua,Pana
ma,Paraguay,Peru,Uruguay,Venezuela,A
rgentina,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,Colombia,Co
sta Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
France
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)
Sweden
Belgium
France,Germany,Ireland,Luxembourg,Net
herlands,United Kingdom,Belgium
Brazil

Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal (Buenos Aires)

Mattos Filho Advogados (So Paulo)
McDermott Will & Emery AARPI (Paris)
McDermott Will & Emery LLP (Shanghai)

Argentina
Brazil
France
Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

MCF - Martins, Chamon e Franco Advogados e

Consultores (Brazil)
Meyerlustenberger Lachenal (Zrich)

Brazil

Buenos Aires
So Paulo
Paris
Beijing,Shanghai,New York,
NY
Brazil

Germany,Switzerland

Zrich

Linklaters (Paris)
Linklaters (Shanghai/Beijing 1)
Linklaters (Shanghai/Beijing 2)
Linklaters (Stockholm)
Loyens & Loeff (Brussels)
Loyens & Loeff (Luxembourg)

Paris
Shanghai/Beijing 1
Shanghai/Beijing 2
Stockholm
Brussels
Luxembourg
So Paulo

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Microstrategy Incorporated (Vienna, Virginia)

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes (Mexico City)

India,Italy,Poland,Russia,Taiwan,
Vienna, Virginia
Republic of China,United Arab
Emirates,Palestine,Argentina,Brazil,China
(PRC)
Mexico
Mexico City

Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP (London)

Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, London
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portu
gal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sw
eden,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Cypru
s,Czech Republic,Denmark
Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP (New York, Brazil
New York, NY
NY)
Miranda & Amado Abogados (Peru)
Peru
Peru
Morrison & Foerster LLP (Brussels)
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Liechtenstein,Lithua
nia,Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Norw
ay,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slo
venia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Austria,
Belgium,Croatia,Cyprus,Czech
Republic,Denmark
Morrison & Foerster LLP (Brussels)
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Liechtenstein,
Lithuania,Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,
Norway,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovaki
a,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Au
stria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Croatia,Cyprus,De
nmark
Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, S.C. (Mexico)
Mexico
Mexico
NautaDutilh (Amsterdam)
France,Luxembourg,Netherlands,Belgium Brussels,Luxembourg,Rotter
dam,Amsterdam
Niederer Kraft & Frey (Zrich)
Switzerland
Zrich
Nishith Desai Associates (Mumbai)
India
Mumbai,Bangalore
Noerr LLP (Berlin, Dsseldorf, Dresden,
Germany,Hungary,Poland,Romania,Russ Berlin, Dsseldorf, Dresden,
Frankfurt, Munich)
ia,Slovakia,Ukraine,Czech Republic
Frankfurt, Munich
Olswang (Berlin)
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Dsseldorf)
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Washington,
DC)
Orrick Rambaud Martel (Paris)
Paul Hastings LLP (Beijing)

Paul Hastings LLP (Frankfurt)

Perez-Llorca (Madrid)

Germany
Germany
Russia

Berlin
Dsseldorf
Washington, DC

France
France,Germany,Italy,Japan,Taiwan,
Republic of China,China (PRC)

Paris
Frankfurt,Milan,Paris,Tokyo,
Beijing,London,Hong Kong

France,Germany
All

Frankfurt,Paris
Madrid

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Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague)

Pestalozzi (Zrich)
Pinheiro Neto Advogados (So Paulo, SP)
Pinsent Masons (London)
Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale (Rome)
Posse Herrera & Ruiz S.A. (Colombia)
Prager Dreifuss (Zrich)
Proskauer Rose LLP (New York)

PwC (New York, NY)

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
(Hamburg and Mannheim, Germany)
QuisLex (Chicago, IL)
Rattagan, Macchiavello, Arocena & Pea
Robirosa Abogados SC (Buenos Aires)
Reiss+Preuss LLP (New York, New York)

Germany,Hong
Kong,India,Ireland,Japan,New
Zealand,Philippines,Singapore,South
Africa,United
Kingdom,Australia,Canada,Denmark
Switzerland
Brazil
France,Germany,United Kingdom
Italy
Colombia
Switzerland
Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua,
Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Spain,Uruguay,V
enezuela,Argentina,Belize,Bolivia,Brazil,C
hile,Colombia,Costa
Rica,Cuba,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
All
Germany
All
Argentina

The Hague

Zrich,
So Paulo, SP
Paris,London,Munich
Rome
Colombia
Zrich,Berne
New York, NY

New York, NY
Hamburg and Mannheim,
Germany
Chicago, IL,India
Buenos Aires

Germany,Liechtenstein,Luxembourg,Swit New York, New York

zerland,Austria
Ritch Mueller, S.C. (Mexico)
Mexico
Mexico
Rodrigo, Elias & Medrano Abogados (Lima, Peru) Peru
Lima, Peru
Snchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C (Mexico City)
Schellenberg Wittmer
Schoenherr Rechtsanwalte (Vienna)

Shearman & Sterling LLP (Rome)

Shearman & Sterling LLP (So Paulo)
Shearman & Sterling LLP (Tokyo)
Sidley Austin LLP (New York) (New York)

Sidley Austin LLP (Brussels)

Mexico
Mexico City
Switzerland
Hungary,Poland,Romania,Slovakia,Slove Vienna,Prague,Ljubljana,Bel
nia,Turkey,Ukraine,Serbia and
grade,Bratislava,Bulgaria,Bu
Montenegro,Austria,Bulgaria,Croatia,Cze charest,Zagreb,Warsaw,Kie
ch Republic
v
Italy
Rome
Brazil
So Paulo
Japan
Tokyo
Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Panama,Pa New York
raguay,Peru,Portugal,Spain,Uruguay,Ven
ezuela,Argentina,Australia,Bolivia,Brazil,C
hile,Colombia,Costa Rica,Dominican
Republic,Ecuador,El Salvador
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portu
gal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sw
eden,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Cypru
s,Czech Republic,Denmark

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (London)

France,Germany,Ireland,Spain,Sweden,S London
witzerland,United
Kingdom,Australia,Belgium,Denmark
New York, NY
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (New York, NY) France,Germany,Hong
Kong,Israel,Italy,Japan,Mexico,Philippine
s,Russia,South
Africa,Switzerland,Taiwan, Republic of
China,United
Kingdom,Palestine,Belgium,Brazil,Canad
a,Chile,China (PRC),Colombia
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (New York- Latin All
New York- Latin American
American Practice)
Practice
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (Tokyo)
France,Germany,Hong
Tokyo
Kong,Israel,Italy,Japan,Mexico,Philippine
s,Russia,South
Africa,Switzerland,Taiwan, Republic of
China,United
Kingdom,Palestine,Belgium,Brazil,Canad
a,Chile,China (PRC),Colombia
Siqueira Castro - Advogados (Rio de Janeiro)
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Frankfurt) Germany
Munich,Frankfurt
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Hong
Kong)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
(Paris)
SKW Schwarz Rechtsanwlte (Munich)

Taiwan, Republic of China,China (PRC)

France
Germany

Souza, Cescon, Barrieu e Flesch Advogados (Sao Brazil

Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Staiger, Schwald & Partner (Zrich)
Stibbe (Amsterdam)
Stibbe (Brussels)
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (New York, NY)
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschtz
(Mannheim,Frankfurt)
Tavernier Tschanz (Geneva)
Taylor Wessing Partnergesellschaft (Hamburg,
Germany)
Tozzini, Freire, Teixeira e Silva (So Paulo)

Switzerland
Netherlands
Luxembourg,Belgium
All
Germany

TransAsia Lawyers (Beijing, Shanghai)

France,Germany,Italy,South
Africa,Taiwan, Republic of China,United
Kingdom,Argentina,Australia,Canada,Chi
na (PRC)

Switzerland
Germany
Brazil

Hong
Kong,Shanghai,Beijing
Paris
Munich,Frankfurt,Dsseldorf
,Hamburg,Berlin
Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
and Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Zrich
Amsterdam
Brussels
New York, NY
Mannheim,Frankfurt,Mannh
eim
Geneva

Brasilia,Campinas,Rio de
Janeiro,So Paulo,Porto
Alegre
Beijing, Shanghai

154

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UBS AG (Zrich)

France,Germany,Hong
Zrich
Kong,India,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Korea,
Republic
of,Lebanon,Luxembourg,Mexico,Netherla
nds,Portugal,Russia,Singapore,South
Africa,Spain,Switzerland,Turkey,Ukraine,
United
Kingdom,Palestine,Argentina,Australia,Au
stria,Belgium,Canada,Colombia

Ura Menndez (New York, NY)

Portugal,Spain,Brazil

Veirano Advogados (So Paulo, SP, Brazil)

Vialegis International NV/SA (Diegem, Brussels)

Brazil
Luxembourg,Spain,Belgium

Vischer (Zrich)
Walder Wyss Ltd. (Zrich)
Wenger & Vieli (Zrich)
White & Case LLP (Brussels)

Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Netherlands,Norway,Poland,Por
tugal,Russia,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sw
eden,Switzerland,Turkey,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belarus,Belgium,Bosnia
and
Herzegovina,Bulgaria,Croatia,Cyprus,Cze
ch Republic,Denmark

White & Case P. Pietkiewicz, M. Studniarek i

Wspolnicy, Kancelaria Prawna sp. k. (Warsaw)

Hungary,Italy,Kazakhstan,Poland,Romani Moscow,Bratislava,Milan,Pr
a,Russia,Slovakia,Czech Republic
ague,Bucharest,Warsaw,Al
maty
Austria
Vienna
Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, Brussels
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portu
gal,Romania,Russia,Slovakia,Slovenia,S
pain,Sweden,Switzerland,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Cypru
s,Czech Republic,Denmark

Willheim Mller (Vienna)

WilmerHale (Brussels)

WilmerHale (London)

Lisbon,So
Paulo,Porto,Barcelona,,Mad
rid
So Paulo, SP, Brazil

Basel,Zrich
Zrich,Zrich
Zrich
Brussels

Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece, London
Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania,Lux
embourg,Malta,Netherlands,Philippines,P
oland,Portugal,Romania,Russia,Singapor
e,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,Switze
rland,Taiwan, Republic of China,United
Kingdom,Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,China
(PRC),Cyprus,Czech Republic,Denmark

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Wuersch & Gering LLP (New York, NY)

France,Germany,Italy,Switzerland,Austria

Zhong Lun Law Firm (China)

Hong Kong,Taiwan, Republic of

China,China (PRC)

China

156

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

STATE

EMPLOYER

OFFICE(S)

ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ARIZONA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Balch & Bingham LLP

Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP
Kaufman & Rothfeder P.C.
Maynard Cooper & Gale
Sirote & Permutt
Walston & Wells
Gallagher & Kennedy
Steptoe & Johnson
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble & Mallory
Baker & McKenzie
Berliner Cohen
Brobeck Phleger & Harrison
Chapman & Cutler LLP
Cooley Godward Kronish
Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty P.C.
DLA Piper LLP

CALIFORNIA

Ernst & Young

CALIFORNIA

Fenwick & West

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich

Holland & Knight
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP
Keker & Van Nest LLP

CALIFORNIA

KPMG LLP

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Loeb & Loeb

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Mitchell Silberberg & Knup

CALIFORNIA

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

CALIFORNIA

Panitz Schaap

Birmingham
Birmingham
Montgomery
Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham
Phoenix
Phoenix
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Jose
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
Napa
East Palo Alto
San Jose; San
Francisco
Palo Alto; San
Francisco
Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Fransisco Bay
Area/Costa Mesa
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
San Francisco; Menlo
Park
Westlake Village

CALIFORNIA

PwC

Irvine; San Francisco

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC

Royse Law Firm PC

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
The Busch Firm
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Lentz Evans & King
Oreck Crighton Adams & Chase
Bergman Horowitz & Reynolds
Blair & Botts
Cummings & Lockwood
KPMG LLP
RBS Greenwich Capital
Robinson & Cole LLP
Siegel OConnor Schiff & Zangari
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Withers Bergman LLP
Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky
Alston & Bird
Baker & Hostetler
Baker & McKenzie
Covington & Burling
Davis & Harman LLP
Deloitte Tax LLP
Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP

Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Irvine
Palo Alto
Denver
Boulder
New Haven
Stamford
Greenwich
Stamford
Greenwich
Hartford
New Haven
Hartford
New Haven
Stamford
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC

$
$

^
^

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

157

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA

Dow Lohnes & Albertson

Feder & Associates
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Ivins Phillips & Barker
Joint Committee on Taxation
Jones Day
King & Spalding
KPMG LLP
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McGuire Woods
McKee Nelson LLP
Roberts & Holland
Shaw Pittman
Shearman & Sterling
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Steptoe & Johnson
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
Williams & Connolly
Annis Mitchell Cockey Edwards
Baker & McKenzie
Bilzin Sumberg Dunn Price & Axelrod
Coolidge Wall Womsley & Lombard
Fowler White Gillen Boggs Villareal and Banker PA

Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Tampa
Miami
Miami
Dayton
Tampa

FLORIDA

Greenberg Traurig

Fort Lauderdale; Miami

FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA
MAINE

Hill Ward & Henderson PA

Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office
Nason Yeager Gerson White & Lioce
Rasco Reininger Perez Esquenazi & Vigil PL
Sharp & Associates P.A.
Sharp & Harrison
Shumaker Loop & Kendrick
White & Case LLP
Alston & Bird
Altman Kritzer & Levick
Deloitte
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
King & Spalding
KPMG LLP
Long Aldridge & Norman LLP
Morris Manning & Martin LLP
Chapman & Cutler LLP
Deloitte
Jenner & Block
Jones Day
Katten Muchin
Mayer Brown
McGuire Woods
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Ice Miller
Belin Lamson Zumbach Flynn
Foulston & Siefkin
Stidham & Associates
Phelps Dunbar
Stone Pigman Walther Whitman
Brann & Isaacson

Tampa
Miami
West Palm Beach
Coral Gables
Tampa
Tampa
Tampa
Miami
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Wichita
Lexington
New Orleans
New Orleans
Lewiston

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

158

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

MARYLAND

Gordon Feinblatt Rothman Hoffberger & Hollander LLP

Baltimore

MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MASSACHUSSETS
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
MISSOURI
MISSOURI
MISSOURI

Brown Rudnick
Dechert LLP
Ernst & Young
Foley Hoag & Eliot LLP
Holland & Knight
KPMG LLP
PwC
Ropes & Gray LLP
Testa Hurwitz & Thibeault LLP
Briggs and Morgan PA
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co.
PwC
Bryan Cave LLP
Husch Blackwell
Lewis Rice
Thompson Coburn

NATIONWIDE

KPMG LLP

NATIONWIDE
NATIONWIDE
NATIONWIDE
NATIONWIDE
NATIONWIDE
NEVADA
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP

Deloitte
Ernst & Young
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
PwC
Lionel Sawyer & Collins
Cole Schotz
Connell Foley LLP
Fox Rothschild LLP
Greebaum Rowe Smith Ravin Davis & Himmel LLP
Hannoch Weisman PC
Katz Ettin Levine Kurzweil Weber & Scialabba PA
KPMG LLP
Lowenstein Sandler PC
PwC LLP
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti
Schenck Price Smith & King
Wyeth
Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk P.A.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Allen & Overy
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand LLC
Ayco Company L.P.
Baker & McKenzie
Becker Glynn Melamed & Muffly LLP
Berdon LLP
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
Blank Rome LLP
Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP

NEW YORK

Bond Schoneck & King

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Chadbourne & Parke
Citigroup
Clifford Chance
Couch White
Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle

Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston/NE Region
Boston
Boston
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Mid-West Region
St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis; Kansas City
St. Louis
East Coast & West
Coast locations
Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide
Nationwide
Las Vegas
Hackensack
Roseland
Lawrenceville
Woodbridge
Roseland
Cherry Hill
Short Hills
Roseland
Florham Park
Morristown
Morristown
Madison
Albuquerque
New York
New York
New York
Albany
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Armonk
Syracuse; Albany;
Buffalo
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Albany
New York

^$

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

159

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Davis Polk & Wardwell

Dechert LLP
Deloitte
Dentons
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
DLA Piper LLP
Dorsey & Whitney
Eisner LLP
Ernst & Young
Feingold & Alpert LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Gordon Altman Butowsky Weitzen Shalov & Wein
Grant McCarthy Gagnon
Greenberg Traurig
Guggenheim Partners
Hawkins Delafield & Wood
Hodgons Russ LLP
Hogan Lovells
Holland & Knight LLP
Howard Smith & Levin LLP
Hunton & Williams
I.R.S. Office of Chief Counsel
Jackson Lewis LLP
Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C.
Jones Day
Kaye Scholer
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP
Kostelanetz & Fink LLP
KPMG LLP
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel
Linklaters
Mayer Brown
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Meltzer Lippe Goldstein & Schissel
Morrison & Foerster LLP
OMelveny & Myers LLP

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
White Plains
New York
New York
New York
Buffalo
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Mineola
New York
New York

NEW YORK

Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP

New York

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Proskauer Rose LLP
PwC
Rapport Meyers Whitbeck Shaw & Rodenhausen LLP
Reed Smith LLP
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP
Roberts & Holland
Ropes & Gray LLP
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shearman & Sterling
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Squadron Ellenoff
Stein Riso & Mantel
Texaco
The Nelson Law Firm LLC

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
White Plains
White Plains

^
$

^
^$
^

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

160

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OHIO
OREGON
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
PUERTO RICO
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS

Thelin Reid & Priest LLP

Thompson Wigdor & Gilly LLP
Triarc Companies Inc.
Troutman Sanders LLP
U.S. Army JAG Corps
Weil Gotshal & Manges
White & Case LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Winston & Strawn LLP
Battle Winslow Scott & Wiley PA
Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP
Culp Elliot & Carpenter
Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman
McGuire Woods
Moore & Van Allen
Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman
Womble Carlyle Sandridge
Baker & Hostetler
Coolidge Wall Womsley & Lombard
Graydon Head & Ritchy
Harkins & Associates
Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Thompson Hine & Flory
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease
Holland & Knight
Miller Nash LLP
Blank Rome LLP
Dechert LLP
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Fox Rothschild LLP
Morgan Lewis
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
Axtmayer Adsvar
Buist Moore Smythe & McGee
Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman
McNair Law Firm
Bass Berry & Sims PLC
Farris Warfield & Kanaday
King & Ballow Law Offices
Sherrard & Roe
Stokes Bartholomew Evans & Petres P.A.
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis
Woolf McCane Bright Allen & Carpenter
Baker & Botts LLP
Baker & McKenzie
Bickel & Brewer
Bracewell & Giuliani
Chamberlain Hirdlicka White Johnson & Williams
Cox & Smith Matthews Inc.
Davis Gerald & Cremer
Ernst & Young
Exxon Mobil Corporation Tax Department
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Gardere Wynne Seweel LLP
Haynes & Boone LLP

New York
New York
New York
New York
West Point
New York
New York
New York
New York
Rocky Mount
Greensboro: Raleigh
Charlotte
Charlotte
Multiple
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Columbus; Cleveland
Dayton
Cincinnati
Springfield
Toledo
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Portland
Portland
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
San Juan
Charleston
Multiple
Columbia
Nashville
Nashville
Nashville
Nashville
Nashville
Nashville
Knoxville
Houston
Houston
Dallas
Houston
Houston
San Antonio
Midland
Houston
Houston
Houston
Houston
Multiple

^$

$
^$

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

161

Sample of Employers Participating in Fall and/or Spring On-Campus Interviews 1998-2013

TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA

Hughes & Luce

Jackson Walker
Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C.
Jones Day
Kelly Hart & Hallman PC
Locke Liddell & Sapp
Matthews & Branscomb
Meadows Owens Collier Reed Cousins & Blau LLP
PwC
The Heritage Organization LLC
Thompson & Knight
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Gravel and Shea
McGuire Woods
U.S. Army JAG Corps
Davis Wright Tremaine
Holland & Knight
K&L Gates
KPMG LLP
Ogden Murphy Wallace
Perkins Coie LLP
Short Cressman & Burgess
Stoel Rives
Jackson & Kelly

Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Dallas Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Dallas
Dallas
Houston
Burlington
Multiple
Rosslyn
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Seattle
Charleston

^$

2009 Participant ^ 2010 Participant 2011 Participant 2012 Participant $ 2013 Participant

162

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Country

Employer

City

Year

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Legal Education Project

Kabul

Afghanistan

Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and

International Law

Kabul

Afghanistan

Rosenstock Legal

Kabul

Argentina

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Philip Morris International

Buenos Aires

Armenia

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Yerevan

Australia

Geotext Translations

Austria

The Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law of the Vienna Vienna
University of Economics and Business Administration

Austria

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Vienna

Azerbaijan

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Baku

Bangladesh

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Dhaka

Belarus

Magisters

Minsk

Belgium

European Parliament Liaison Office with US Congress

Brussels

Belgium

Lateral Link Group LLC

Belgium

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Brussels

Belgium

NATO

Brussels

Belgium

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Brussels

Brazil

Avnet, Inc

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Brazil

International Finance Corporation

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Lateral Link Group LLC

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Philip Morris International

Curitiba

Cambodia

Royal University of Law and Economics

Phnom Penh ^

Cambodia

VDB|Loi

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

BNG Legal

Phnom Penh

Canada

Olson Lemons LLP

Alberta

Canada

Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Toronto

Canada

PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.

Quebec City

Canada

Spencer Stuart

Montreal

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

163

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Canada

The Ruchelman Law Firm

Toronto

Chile

GNL Mejillones S.A.

Santiago

China

Baker & McKenzie

Beijing

China

Baker & McKenzie

Beijing

China

Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Beijing

China

Covanta Energy Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd

Shanghai

China

CRCC Asia

Shanghai

China

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd.

Shanghai

China

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Shanghai

China

Fangda Partners

China

FMC Corporation

Shanghai,
Beijing,
Shenzhen
Shanghai

China

Goldman Sachs

Beijing

China

Intel Corporation

Shanghai

China

Jabil Circuit

Tianjin

China

King & Wood

Beijing

China

King & Wood

Shanghai

China

Lehman, Lee & Xu

Beijing

China

Linklaters

Beijing

China

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Beijing

China

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Shanghai

China

Mayer Brown LLP

Beijing

China

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Beijing

China

Peking University School of Transnational Law

Shenzhen

China

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Beijing

China

Seravia

Beijing

China

The Volvo Group

Beijing

China

ARC China, Inc.

Shanghai

China

Cooley LLP

China

Paul Hastings LLP

Colombia

Global Crossing

Bogota

Colombia

The Nature Conservancy

Bogata

Czech Republic

The CEELI Institute

Prague

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

164

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Egypt

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

Cairo

Finland

The Centre of Excellence in Global Governance Research

Helsinki

France

European Parliament Liaison Office with US Congress

Brussels

France

ICC International Court of Arbitration

Paris

France

Jones Day

Paris

France

Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development

Paris

France

SEKRI VALENTIN ZERROUK

Paris

France

The Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law of the Vienna Paris
University of Economics and Business Administration

France

Universit Paris II, Panthon-Assas

Paris

France

Airbus Legal Department

Toulouse

France

AMAZON.FR

Paris

France

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Paris

France

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Paris

France

Merrill Lynch

Paris

France

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Paris

Germany

AMAZON.FR

Munich

Germany

International Max Planck Research School on Retaliation,

Mediation and Punishment

Freiburg

Germany

Frankfurt

Germany

International Max Planck Research School on Retaliation,

Mediation and Punishment
Lateral Link Group LLC

Germany

Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law

Freiburg

Germany

Prof. Dr. Matthias Lehmann

Halle Saale

Germany

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Frankfurt

Germany

William K. McLaughlin Associates, Inc.

Hong Kong

Allen & Overy LLP

Hong Kong

Allen & Overy LLP

Hong Kong

Baker & McKenzie

Hong Kong

Davis Polk & Wardwell

Hong Kong

Epiq Systems, Inc.

Hong Kong

Herbert Smith LLP

Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Hong Kong

J.P. Morgan-Private Banking

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

165

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Hong Kong

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Hong Kong

Kobre & Kim LLP

Hong Kong

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Hong Kong

Management Recruiters of Elgin

Hong Kong

Mayer Brown LLP

Hong Kong

Merrill Lynch

Hong Kong

Paul Hastings LLP

Hong Kong

Response Legal Search

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

Hong Kong

The Millard Group

Hong Kong

UBS

India

COGO Sourcing LLC

Mumbai

India

LeapFrog Investments

Mumbai

India

QuisLex, Inc.

Hyderabad

India

The American India Foundation

India

Thomson Reuters

Mumbai

India

Essar

Mumbai

India

Pangea3

Mumbai

Indonesia

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Jakarta

Indonesia

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Jakar

Indonesia

The Nature Conservancy

Jakarta

Indonesia

VDB|Loi

Jakarta

Iraq

New Frontiers Business Consulting LLC

Erbil

Israel

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Tel Aviv

Italy

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rome

Japan

Geotext Translations

Tokyo

Japan

Gucci Group Japan Ltd

Tokyo

Japan

Kinney Recruiting

Tokyo

Japan

OakBridge, Inc.

Tokyo

Japan

Orbis Investment Advisory Limited

Tokyo

Japan

Paul Hastings LLP

Tokyo

Japan

Yanagida & Partners

Tokyo

Kazakhstan

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Almaty

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

166

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Kazakhstan

Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Almaty

Kazakhstan

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP

Liberia

John Snow, Inc. Research and Training Institute

Luxembourg

BDO Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Expert Executive Recruiters

Mexico

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Mexico City

Mexico

American Bar Association

Cabo San Luc

Mexico

Forastieri Abogados, S.C.

Mexico City

Mexico

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Monterrey

Mexico

Romo Paills

Mexico City

Mexico

The Nature Conservancy

Mexico City

Mexico

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Micronesia

Office of the Attorney General, State of Yap, Federated States of Yap

Micronesia

Micronesia

Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia

Palikir

Myanmar

Kelvin Chia Partnership

Yangon

Nigeria

ABB

Abuja

Palau

Republic of Palau Supreme Court

Koror

Palau

The Republic of Palau National Congress--House of Delegates

Koror

Peru

Global Crossing

Peru

Human Rights Watch

Russia

CDS International, Inc.

Moscow

Russia

Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners

St. Petersburg

Saudi Arabia

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Jeddah

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco

Senegal

Cause Premiere

Singapore

Latham & Watkins LLP

Singapore

LeapFrog Investments

Singapore

The National University of Singapore

Singapore

Withers Bergman LLP

South Africa

Lawpoint (Pty) Ltd

Cape Town

South Africa

Legal Resources Centre

Grahamstown

South Korea

Barun Law

Seoul

Monrovia

Ziguinchor

^$

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

167

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

South Korea

Kim, Chang & Lee (Seoul, South Korea)

Seoul

South Korea

Korea Legislation Research Institute

Seoul

South Korea

Lee & Ko

Seoul

South Korea

Yonsei Law School

Seoul

South Korea

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd

Seoul

South Korea

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Seoul

South Korea

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

Ulsan

South Korea

Kim, Choi & Lim

Seoul

South Korea

LG Electronics

Seoul

South Korea

LG Life Sciences, Ltd.

Seoul

South Korea

MZI Global Marketing

South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Seoul

South Korea

Yoon & Yoo

Seoul

South Korea

Yulchon, Attorneys at Law

Seoul

Spain

Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Barcelona

Spain

Linklaters (New York, NY)

Madrid

Spain

Perez-Llorca

Madrid

Spain

Baker & McKenzie

Madrid

Switzerland

Baker & McKenzie

Zurich

Switzerland

International Service for Human Rights

Geneva

Switzerland

Kanoff Legal

Switzerland

Lalive Attorneys-at-Law

Geneva

Switzerland

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Zug

Switzerland

Partners Group

Zug

Switzerland

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd

Zurich

Switzerland

SH Vanderbrook & Chambaud LLC

Zurich

Switzerland

Staiger, Schwald & Partner Ltd.

Zurich

Switzerland

The NCCR Trade Regulation

Berne

Switzerland

The University of Lucerne School of Law

Lucerne

Switzerland

Unifund S.A.

Geneva

Switzerland

Withers Bergman LLP

Geneva

Taiwan

Jabil Circuit

Taichung

Taiwan

Lexcel Partners

Taipei

$
^

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

168

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

Taiwan

Pamir Law Group

Taipei

Taiwan

Winkler Partners

Taipei

Taiwan

Wispro Technology Consulting Corporation

Taipei

Taiwan

Yangming Partners

Taipei

Thailand

EarthRights International

Chiang Mai

The Netherlands

Hauser Global Law School Program

The Hague

The Netherlands

International Court of Justice

The Hague

The Netherlands

International Fiscal Association

Rotterdam

The Netherlands

International Fiscal Association

Amsterdam

The Netherlands

NYU School of Law

The Hague

The Netherlands

The Honorable Charles N. Brower

The Hague

The Netherlands

The Special Court for Sierra Leone

The Hague

The Philippines

Asian Development Bank

Manila

Turkey

Open Space Institute

Istanbul

Turkmenistan

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP

Ashgabat

UK

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

London

UK

Allen & Overy LLP

London

UK

Axiom Legal

London

UK

Fidelity Worldwide Investment

London

UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

London

UK

LRG International

London

UK

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

London

UK

Schwab Enterprise, LLC

UK

SH Vanderbrook & Chambaud LLC

London

UK

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

London

UK

Symantec Corporation

Reading

UK

The Children's Investment Fund Foundation

London

UK

Vinson & Elkins LLP

London

UK

Withers Bergman LLP

London

Ukraine

Ulysses

Kiev

United Arab Emirates HPL Yamalova & Plewka JLT

Dubai

United Arab Emirate New York University

Abu Dhabi

USA

New York

Ernst & Young LLP

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

169

Sample of International Job Listings/ Resume Collections

USA

Vinson & Elkins LLP

New York

USA (American SamoHigh Court of American Samoa

Pago Pago

USA (Puerto Rico)

Hon. Juan R. Torruella U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
(Puerto Rico)

San Juan

USA (Puerto Rico)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

San Juan

USA (Puerto Rico)

Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLP

San Juan

USA (The Virgin IslanHodge & Francois

St. Thomas

USA (The Virgin IslanMarjorie Rawls Roberts, P.C.

St. Thomas

USA (The Virgin IslanOcwen Financial

St. Croix

USA (The Virgin IslanVirgin Islands Supreme Court

St. Thomas

Vietnam

HealthRight International

Hanoi

Vietname

Russin & Vecchi

Ho Chi Minh C

^2010 2011 2012 $2013

170

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
STATE

EMPLOYER

OFFICE(S)

ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Bradley, Arant, Rose & White LLP
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC
Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
Shaftel Law Offices, P.C.
BBR Executive Search Worldwide
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Adler & Colvin
BarMax LLC
Berliner Cohen
California Franchise Tax Board
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Cooley LLP

Birmingham
Birmingham
Huntsville
Birmingham
Anchorage
Scottsdale
Phoenix
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Jose
Sacramento
San Francisco
Bay Area
Los Angeles; Redwood
Shores
Oakland
Los Angeles; San
Francisco
Los Angeles; Palo Alto;
San Francisco
Menlo Park
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mountain View
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Pasadena

CALIFORNIA De Novo Legal

CALIFORNIA EarthJustice
CALIFORNIA Education Pioneers
CALIFORNIA Ernst & Young
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Facebook, Inc.
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Givner & Kaye, A Professional Corporation
Google Policy Fellowship
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez, PC
Hodgen Law Group PC

CALIFORNIA IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

^
^$

Los Angeles; Van Nuys

CALIFORNIA KPMG LLP

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Year

Law Offices Of Jeffrey B. Kahn, P.C.

Littler Mendelson
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Silicon Valley ; San

Francisco
Walnut Creek
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles

^
$
$
$

CALIFORNIA Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Palo Alto; San Francisco

CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
NBC Universal
Ord & Norman
Paul Hastings
Price, Postel & Parma LLP
Proskauer Rose LLP
Santa Clara County Counsel's Office
Schiff Hardin LLP
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
CALIFORNIA
Counsel
CALIFORNIA The Busch Firm
CALIFORNIA Thompson, Welch, Soroko & Gilbert

San Francisco
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
San Jose
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Irvine
Bay Area

^$
$

CALIFORNIA Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP

Mather

CALIFORNIA Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld

Sacramento

$
^

$

^
$

San Francisco

^201020112012$2013

171

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO
COLORADO

Wood & Porter

Wood LLP
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Hogan Lovells
IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
Sherman & Howard, LLC
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
COLORADO
Counsel
CONNECTICU Cramer & Anderson LLP
CONNECTICUTCummings & Lockwood LLC
CONNECTICUTCzepigaDaly LLC
CONNECTICUTDeloitte Tax LLP
CONNECTICUTDiageo
CONNECTICUTErnst & Young
CONNECTICUTGarrison, Levin,Epstein, Chimes & Richardson, P.C.
CONNECTICUTGeneral Electric Company
CONNECTICUTGreenberg & Co.
CONNECTICUTKPMG LLP
CONNECTICUTMichael A. Neufeld & Associates LLC
CONNECTICUTShipman & Goodwin LLP
CONNECTICUTTax Placement Network
CONNECTICUTWiggin and Dana LLP
CONNECTICUTWithers Bergman LLP
DC
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
DC
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
DC
Arnold & Porter LLP
DC
Ballard Spahr LLP
DC
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
DC
Caplin & Drysdale
DC
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
DC
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
DC
Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
DC
Crowell & Moring LLP
DC
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
DC
Davis & Harman LLP
DC
DOJ Counterterrorism Section
DC
DuPont
DC
Education Pioneers
DC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
DC
Groom Law Group
DC
Hogan Lovells
DC
Inter-American Development Bank
DC
IRS, Department of Treasury
DC
IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
DC
IRS, Office of Professional Responsibility
DC
Joshua Tree Enterprises, LLC
DC
Kator, Parks & Weiser, PLLC
DC
KPMG LLP
DC
Mayer Brown LLP
DC
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
DC
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
DC
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
DC
Pepper Hamilton LLP
DC
Reed Smith LLP
DC
Squire Sanders
DC
Sutherland LLP
DC
Tax Foundation
DC
U.S Senate Finance Committee

San Francisco
San Francisco
Denver
Denver
Denver
Denver
Denver

$
$
$

Denver
New Milford
Stamford
Hartford
Norwalk
Hartford; Stamford
New Haven
Stamford
Shelton
Hartford
Milford
Hartford
Bridgewater
New Haven
New Haven
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washignton DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC

^201020112012$2013

^
$
$

^
$

$
$
$
$
^
^

$

^
^

^
^

$
^$
$
$

$
$
^
^

^$

172

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
DC

U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division

U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security
Administration
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of the General
Counsel

Washington DC

Washington DC

DC

U.S. Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

Washington DC

DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DELEWARE
DELEWARE
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
GEORGIA

Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Washington DC
Wilmington
Wilmington
Miami
Orlando
Miami
Tampa
Naples
Fort Lauderdale; Miami
West Palm Beach
Tampa
Ponte Vedra Beach
Pensacola
Naples
Miami
Boca Raton
Miami
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta

^
^
^$
$

GEORGIA
GEORGIA
IDAHO
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS

U.S. Postal Service

U.S. Senate Democratic Labor Policy Office
U.S. Tax Court
Windsor Consultants Inc.
World Bank Group
DuPont
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Broad and Cassel
Cantor & Webb, P.A.
Carlton Fields, PA
Farmer & Associates, PLLC
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.
Hill Ward & Henderson
Korn & Zehmer, P.A.
McDonald Fleming Moorhead
Quarles & Brady LLP
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Thomas C. Walser, P.A.
White & Case LLP
Abrams, Davis, Mason & Long LLC
Baird Legal Placement LLC
Balch & Bingham LLP
Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service
Erin C. Lockett, LLC
Ernst & Young
King & Spalding LLP
KPMG LLP
Lewis James Legal
ProSTAR Legal Careers, LLC
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
Counsel
Sutherland LLP
Turner Broadcasting System
Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group LLP
Thornton Byron LLP
Cardinal Intellectual Property
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Ernst & Young

ILLINOIS

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Chicago

ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS

IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Rothman Law Group
Schiff Hardin LLP
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
Counsel
State of Illinois Office of Policy, Planning & Statistics
Ice Miller LLP
Stuart Branigin LLP
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

DC
DC

GEORGIA

ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
INDIANA
INDIANA

Washington DC

Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta

^
$

$
^

$
$

$
$
^
$

^
$
$

Atlanta
Atlanta
Atlanta
Boise
Boise
Evanston
Chicago
Chicago

Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago

^
$

^
$

$
$

Chicago
Chicago
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Indianapolis

^201020112012$2013

173

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
INDIANA
The Mind Trust
INTERNATION Amazon.FR
INTERNATION Anaford AG

Indianapolis
Munich; Paris
Zurich

INTERNATION Baker & McKenzie LLP

Hong Kong; China; Zurich $

INTERNATION Barun Law

INTERNATION BDO Luxembourg
INTERNATION BluEra Executive Search
INTERNATION BoltNagi PC

Seoul
Luxembourg
Calgary, Cananda
St. Thomas
Various Locations;
Russian Federation
Shanghai
Shanghai
Beijing; Shanghai
Kazakhstan
Tokyo
Shanghai
Stockholm
Shanghai
Shanghai; Beijing;
Shenzhen
Hong Kong; China
Rotterdam
Hong Kong; China
Paris
Beijing
Seoul
Sao Paulo
Calgary, Cananda

INTERNATION CDS International, Inc.

INTERNATION Cooley LLP
INTERNATION Covanta Energy Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd
INTERNATION CRCC Asia
INTERNATION Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
INTERNATION Davis Polk & Wardwell
INTERNATION Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd.
INTERNATION East Captial Private Equity
INTERNATION Faegre & Benson LLP
INTERNATION Fangda Partners
INTERNATION Herbert Smith LLP
INTERNATION International Fiscal Association
INTERNATION JPMorgan Chase & Co.
INTERNATION Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
INTERNATION Lehman, Lee & Xu
INTERNATION LG Life Sciences, Ltd.
INTERNATION MicroStrategy, Inc
INTERNATION Moodys Tax Advisors

^
$
$
$
^

^
^$
^
$

INTERNATION Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Paris

INTERNATION PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.

INTERNATION Philip Morris International
INTERNATION Romo, Pailles & Guzman
INTERNATION Sekri Valentin Zerrouk
INTERNATION Seravia
INTERNATION SH Vanderbrook & Chambaud LLC
INTERNATION Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
INTERNATION The Ruchelman Law Firm
INTERNATION UBS
INTERNATION US Navy JAG Corps
INTERNATION VDB|Loi
INTERNATION Wispro Technology Consulting Corporation
INTERNATION Wolf Theiss
IOWA
Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group LLP
IOWA
Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn
IOWA
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen PC
IOWA
McGuire, Fecarotta, & Jackson, LLC
KENTUCKY
Department of Treasury / Internal Revenue Service
KENTUCKY
Frost Brown Todd LLC
LOUISIANA
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer
LOUISIANA
Hoyt and Stanford

Hong Kong
Multiple
Jakarta
Taipei
Vienna
Boise
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Covington
Louisville
New Orleans
Lafayette

LOUISIANA

Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrere & Denegre

New Orleans

LOUISIANA
MAINE
MAINE

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.

Law Office of Meilman & Costa, P.C.
Perkins Thompson

New Orleans
Newton
Portland

MARYLAND

Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC

Baltimore

Quebec
Buenos Aires
Mexico City
Paris
Beijing
Zurich
Frankfurt; Paris

^201020112012$2013

$
^
^
^
$

$
$
$
$
$
^

174

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
MARYLAND

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Department of Treasury

Prince Georges County

MARYLAND
MARYLAND
MARYLAND
MARYLAND

Intersport
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Kundra & Associates, P.C.
Maryland Tax Court
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
Counsel

Buckeystown
Baltimore
Rockville
Baltimore

MARYLAND

Baltimore

MASSACHUS Aspen Legal Education, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business

Waltham

MASSACHUSEBrann & Isaacson

MASSACHUSEBrown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP
MASSACHUSEDeloitte Tax LLP
MASSACHUSEEducation Pioneers
MASSACHUSEErnst & Young
MASSACHUSEKPMG LLP
MASSACHUSEMeilman & Costa
MASSACHUSEPMV Recruiters
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
MASSACHUSE
Counsel
MASSACHUSESullivan & Worcester LLP
MASSACHUSETamkin & Hochberg, LLP
MASSACHUSEWeiss Asset Management
MICHIGAN
Bodman LLP
MINNESOTA Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
MINNESOTA Talon Performance Group
MISSISSIPPI Barnes, Broom and McLeod, P.A.
MISSOURI
Bryan Cave LLP
MISSOURI
Husch Blackwell LLP
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
MISSOURI
Counsel
NATIONWIDE Drug Safety Expert Associates
NATIONWIDE Ernst & Young
NATIONWIDE Joshua Tree Enterprises, LLC
NATIONWIDE Law Offices of Michael McCready
NATIONWIDE MII Alternative Assets (Wayzata, MN)
NATIONWIDE Sam Adams Alliance
NEBRASKA
Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P.
NEBRASKA
Scudder Law Firm, P.C., L.L.O.
NEVEDA
Kamer Zucker & Abbott
NEW JERSEY Alan A. Davidson PA
NEW JERSEY Bederson & Company LLP
NEW JERSEY Davidson, Sochor, Ragsdale & Cohen, LLC
NEW JERSEY Deloitte Tax LLP
NEW JERSEY Ernst & Young
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Silberman College of
NEW JERSEY
Business
NEW JERSEY Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, PC
NEW JERSEY Gelok & Macchia, LLC
NEW JERSEY Genova, Burns Giantomasi & Webster
NEW JERSEY Gibbons P.C.
NEW JERSEY Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
NEW JERSEY Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP
NEW JERSEY J. Anderson & Associates
NEW JERSEY Jack Farrell & Associates
NEW JERSEY James J. Curry, Jr., Esq.
NEW JERSEY Joseph A. Manfredi & Associates, PC
NEW JERSEY Judge Joseph S. Small, NJ Tax Court, P.J.T.C.

Lewiston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Newton
Boston

^
$
^

$
$

Boston
Boston
Newton
Boston
Detroit
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Flowood
St. Louis
St. Louis

$
$

$
$

Kansas City
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
Lincoln
Lincoln
Las Vegas
Bergen County
West Orange
Elmwood Park
Parsippany
Metropark; Iselin

^
^

$
$
^

Madison
Parsippany
Morristown
Newark
Newark
Iselin
Newark
Sparta
Princeton
Toms River
Hoboken
Trenton

^201020112012$2013

$
$
^
$
$
$
^

175

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Law Offices of Steven Robert Lehr, P.C.
Lowenstein Sandler PC
McManus & Associates
MetLife
Neff Aguilar, LLC
New Jersey Tax Court

NEW JERSEY Poe & Freireich

NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Power Law Firm LLP

Prudential Financial, Inc.
Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP
Rutgers University
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Tax Consultants, LLC
Thomas S. Carlesi, Attorney
Wells Fargo
Scott & Kienzle, P.A.
Sommer, Udall, Hardwick, Ahern & Hyatt, LLP
AIG American International Group, Inc.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Alpari (US), LLC
Alston & Bird LLP
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.
American Express
Amnesty USA
Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein
Anchor Planning Group
Andrew M. Lawler, P.C.
Arrufat Gracia, PLLC
Audrey Golden Associates, Ltd.
Bain & Comapny
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Bank of Tokyo
Baruch College
BDO United States
Becker, Glynn, Melamed & Muffly LLP
Berdon LLP
Bessemer Trust
BHR Capital LLC
Bloomberg L.P.
BNY Mellon
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
Bosman Law Firm LLC
Brick & Patel LLP
Bryan Cave LLP
CA, Inc.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
Carter & Associate Attorneys, PLLC
Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc.
Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Chark, Ltd.
Cohen Experts
Connections of New York, Inc.
Connell Foley LLP
Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

Newark; Roseland
West Caldwell
Roseland
New Providence
Morristown
Redbank
Newark
Florham Park; Morris
County
Hackensack
Newark
Morristown
New Brunswick
Florham Park
Parsippany
Parsippany
Summit
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple; New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Rome
New York
New York
Islandia
New York
New York
New York
New York
White Plains
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Binghampton

^201020112012$2013

^
$

^$
$

$

^

$
$
$
$

$
$
^
$
^
$

$
176

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Creizman LLC
Crowe Horwath LLP
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Dada Entertainment
D'Agostino, Levine, Landesman & Lederman, LLP
David Carrie LLC
Davis & Gilbert
Davis Polk & Wardwell
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Deloitte Tax LLP
Dentons
Designers Management Agency
Diligent Board Member Services
DLA Piper LLP
Duff & Phelps, LLC
Duval & Stachenfeld LLP

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York

NEW YORK

Economic & Social Rights State Accountability Initiative

New York

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Edison Group
Education Pioneers
Elegran Real Estate and Development Services
Engle Lindsley Regan Search

NEW YORK

Ernst & Young

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

Esseks, Hefter & Angel, LLP

Eugenia M. Vecchio & Associates PLLC
Feingold & Alpert, L.L.P.
Fifth Avenue Financial
Flex-Time Lawyers LLC
Ford & Harrison LLP
Forefront Law Group LLC
Fort Hamilton Legal Office
Fortress Investment Group
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP
Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions
Fulbright & Jaworski
Gameloft
Geller Group, LLC.
Global Capital Finance Americas LLC
Goldstein Jones LLP
Grameen America
Grant Thornton
Grassi & Co.
Greenwich Consultants, LLC
Grimaldi & Yeung LLP
Gucci Group
Guggenheim Partners
Guzov Ofsink, LLC
H&C
Halcyon Asset Management
Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP
Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C.
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Hodgson Russ LLP
Interpublic Group
ION Trading
IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
Israel Econimic Mission

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York; Melville;
Jericho
New York
New York
Multiple; New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Brooklyn
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Purchase
New York
New York
New York
Gericho
New York
Brooklyn
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Syracuse
New York
New York
New York
New York; Westbury
New York

^201020112012$2013

^
^
$
$

$
$
$
^

$
$
$
^
$
$

$
$

$

$

177

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

ITT Corporation
J.H. Cohn, LLP
Jajan, PLLC
JAS
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
Jenner & Block LLP
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Private Bank
Judge Eileen Rakower
Juliet P. Kalib, Attorney at Law
Karen J. Tenenbaum, P.C.
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP
Kelly Law Registry
KLS Professional Advisors Group, LLC
KPMG LLP
Kuhn and O'Toole LLP
Lance Valdez & Associates, P.C.
Law Office of Alfreida B. Kenny
Law Offices of Albert Gurevich
Law Offices of Barry Leibowicz
Law Offices of Donald G. Koch
Law Offices of Gerstein & Yu
Law Offices of Joanne R. Sternlieb
Law Offices of Lawrence E Fabian
Law Offices of Stephen B. Kass, P.C.
Law Students in Action Project
Lawline.com
Legal Outreach
Lexidale
Linda Heinberg, Esq.
Long Island Railroad
LRG International
Lyxor Asset Management
MacDonald Lex PLLC
MacMillan Publishers
Macquarie Holdings Inc
Madama Griffitts O'Hara LLP
Mainichi Communication USA Inc.
Marks Paneth & Shron
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McGladrey
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Merchants Hopitality
Meridian Group International
Mertz, Bitelman & Associates Attorney at Law P.C.

NEW YORK

MetLife

NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

MFY Legal Services, Inc.

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
Miller Canfield P.L.C.
Miriam Davidson Esq PC
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, Inc.
MONAEO
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morici & Morici LLP
MTA, Metro-North Railroad

White Plains
New York
New York
Rochester
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple; New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Staten Island
New York
New York
New York
Great Neck
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple
New York
Long Island City
New York
New York
Jamaica
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Long Island City; New
York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple; New York
New York
New York
New York

^201020112012$2013

^
$
^
$
$

$
^$
$
^
$
$
^
$
^
$
^$
$

$
^
$

$
$
^
^

178

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

National Financial Network LLC

Natixis
Neiger LLP
New York City Office of the Mayor
New York Coordination Office of the World Intellectual
Property Organization
New York Institute for Continuing Education, Inc.
New York University School of Law
Newman & Newman, P.C.
Nixon Peabody LLP
NYC Department of Finance
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
One World Research
Partners Group
Patrick A. Mullin, Esq
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler L.L.P.
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Philip Morris International
Phillips Lytle LLP
Practising Law Institute
Prospect Capital Corporation
Purrington Moody Weil LLP
PwC
R. Kunstadt, P.C.
Re:Sources USA
Reed Smith LLP
Resources Global Professionals
Robert I. Lax
Roberts & Holland LLP
Rosensteel & Beckmann LLC
Rosensteel Law
Sagal & Winters, P.C.
Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP
Sellers International
Seward & Kissel LLP
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
Counsel
Sotheby's
SourceRight Solutions
Squire Sanders
Standard New York Securities, Inc.
Stein Riso Mantel, LLP
Sutherland LLP
Tarshis, Catania, Liberth, Mahon & Milligram
Teigland,Hunt LLP
The Forefront Group
The Law Office of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates
The Law Offices of Adam B. Cohen, LLC
The Law Offices of Donald G. Koch
The New York Community Trust
The New York Times Company
The Peter Cicchino Youth Project (PCYP)
The Telx Group, Inc.
The U.S.-China Legal Exchange Foundation

New York
New York
New York
New York

New York
New York
New York
New York
Long Island
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Buffalo
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New Y ork
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York

$
$

^
$
^
$

$
$
$

^
$

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
Newburgh
New York
New York
Brooklyn
New York
New York
New York
New York
Multiple; New York
New York
New York

^201020112012$2013

$
$

^
^

179

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK

The Webman Group

Thomson Reuters
Tishman Speyer
Tower Research Capital LLC
Troutman Sanders LLP

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York

NEW YORK

U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management

New York

NEW YORK
Viacom, Inc.
NEW YORK
WeiserMazars
NEW YORK
White & Case LLP
NEW YORK
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
NEW YORK
WilmerHale LLP
NEW YORK
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP
NEW YORK
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
NEW YORK
Worklight Pro
NEW YORK
WTP Advisors
NEW YORK
YMCA Retirement Fund
NEW YORK
ZAG/ S&W
NORTH CARO Chris C. Crenshaw Financial Services, LLC
NORTH CARO Culp, Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C.
NORTH CARO Duke Law School
NORTH CARO Ernst & Young
NORTH CARO Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP
NORTH CARO Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP (
NORTH CARO Poyner & Spruill, L.L.P.
OHIO
Bricker & Eckler LLP
OHIO
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
OHIO
Ernst & Young
OHIO
Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
White Plains
New York
New York
Durham
Charlotte
Durham
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Raleigh
Columbus
Cleveland
Cleveland
Cincinnati

OHIO

Cincinnati

OHIO
Kohnen & Patton LLP
OHIO
Squire Sanders
OHIO
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
OHIO
Thompson Hine LLP
OHIO
Walter & Haverfield LLP
OKLAHOMA McAfee & Taft
OREGON
Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson
OREGON
Garvey Schubert Barer
OREGON
Holland & Knight LLP
OREGON
KPMG LLP
OREGON
Miller Nash LLP
OREGON
Stoel Rives LLP
PENNSYLVAN Advanced Legal Placement, LLC
PENNSYLVAN Birns & Goff
PENNSYLVAN Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
PENNSYLVAN Cohen & Grigsby, PC
PENNSYLVAN Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
PENNSYLVAN Duane Morris LLP
PENNSYLVAN Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager, PC
PENNSYLVAN LegacyAdvisors, LLC
PENNSYLVAN Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
PENNSYLVAN Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
PENNSYLVAN Blank Rome LLP
PENNSYLVAN Community Legal Services, Inc
PENNSYLVAN Deloitte Tax LLP

Cincinnati
Cleveland; Columbus
Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleveland
Oklahoma City
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Portland
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
West Conchohocken
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
W. Conshohocken
Plymouth Meeting
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia

PENNSYLVAN Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Philadelphia; Pittsburgh

PENNSYLVAN Pepper Hamilton LLP

Philadelphia

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Department of Treasury

^201020112012$2013

^$

$
$
^

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

180

SampleofTaxLL.M.JobListings/ResumeCollections
SOUTH DAKOTAligning for Responsible Mining
TENNESSEE Bass Berry & Sims
TENNESSEE Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
TENNESSEE Harwell, Howard Hyne Gabbert & Manner, P.C.
TENNESSEE Holbrook Peterson & Smith, PLLC
TENNESSEE Holton Blackstone & Mayberry P.C.
TENNESSEE Adams and Reese LLP
TEXAS
Baker & McKenzie LLP
TEXAS
Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry
City of Houston Department of Works and Engineering
TEXAS
Resource Management
TEXAS
Crady, Jewett & McCulley, LLP
TEXAS
Essex Resources LLC
TEXAS
Field, Manning, Stone, Hawthorne & Aycock, P.C.
TEXAS
Fizer Beck
TEXAS
Haynes and Boone, LLP
TEXAS
Holton Blackstone & Mayberry P.C.

Pine Ridge
Nashville
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Nashville
Nashville
Houston
San Antonio

TEXAS
TEXAS

$
$

^$

Houston

Houston
Frisco
Lubbock
Houston
Dallas; Houston
Nashville

^
$
$

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Department of Treasury

Dallas

Dallas

TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
VERMONT
VIRGINIA

IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch, & Ungerman,
LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
ScottHulse, P.C
Shell Oil Company
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
Counsel
Texas Tech University
The Feldman Law Firm LLP
The Remmick Group
Windsor Consultants Inc.
Paul Frank + Collins
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.

Lubbock
Houston
Austin
Houston
Burlington
Arlington

VIRGINIA

Department of the Navy, Office of the General Counsel

Norfolk

TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS
TEXAS

VIRGINIA
Ernst & Young
VIRGINIA
Flott & Co. PC
VIRGINIA
MicroStrategy, Inc
VIRGINIA
Norfolk Southern Corporation
VIRGINIA
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, PC
VIRGINIA
Virginia Department of Taxation
WASHINGTONCarney Badley Spellman, P.S.
WASHINGTO Foster Pepper PLLC
WASHINGTONJeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward, P.S.
WASHINGTONKPMG LLP
WASHINGTONPerkins Coie LLP
Social Security Administration, Office of the General
WASHINGTON
Counsel
WEST VIGINIA Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Dallas

Dallas
El Paso
Houston

Dallas

McLean
Arlington
McLean
Norfolk
Fairfax
Richmond
Seattle
Seattle
Wenatchee
Seattle
Bellevue

^
$
$
^

^
^
$
$
$

Seattle
Charleston

^201020112012$2013

181

SampleofU.S.EmployersofLL.M.StudentswithaForeignLawDegree
State

Employer

City

Year

California
California
California
Connecticut
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.
D.C.

Paul,Hastings,Janofsky&WalkerLLP
Orrick
O'Melveny&MyersLLP
AladdinCapitalManagement
AkinGumpStraussHauer&FeldLLP
InterAmericanInvestmentCorporation
Arnold&PorterLLP
Caplin&Drysdale
CASSIDYLEVYKENTLLP
ClearyGottliebSteen&HamiltonLLP
Covington&BurlingLLP
Curtis,MalletPrevost,Colt&MosleLLP

LosAngeles
SiliconValley
LosAngeles
Stamford
Washington
Washington
Washington
Washington
Washington
Washington
Washington
Washington

^
*
$

*
*

^
$

$~
^

D.C.
D.C.

EmbassyofJapanintheUnitedStatesofAmerica
FreshfieldsBruckahusDeringerUSLLP
GovernmentofPanama.EmbassyofPanamainthe
OrganizationofAmericanStates
CNL
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182

SampleofU.S.EmployersofLL.M.StudentswithaForeignLawDegree
NewYork
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NewYork
NewYork
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ColumbiaUniversity
Covington&Burling
Cravath,Swaine&Moore
Curtis,MalletPrevost,Colt&MosleLLP
DahiyaLawOffices,LLC
Dai&Associates
DavisPolkWardwellLLP
Debevoise&PlimptonLLP
DeloitteTaxLLP
DLAPiper
E&YLLPJapanBusinessService
Ernst&Young
FocusFeatures
FreshfieldsBruckahusDeringerUSLLP
GreenbergTraurig
Harnik&FinkelsteinLLP
Holland&Knight
Hudson
HughesHubbard&ReedLLP
HumanRightsinChina
ICBC
InstituteofIntlLawandJustice
InternationalCenterforTransitionalJustice
J.H.Cohn
JeanMonnetCenter
JohnTroy&AssociatesPLLC
JonesDay
JPMorganChaseBank
KasowitzBensonTorres&FriedmanLLP
KelleyDrye&WarrenLLP
Kirkland&Ellis
KPMGLLP
KunstadtL.P.
Latham&WatkinsLLP
LawOfficesofDalbirSingh,PC
Milbank,Tweed,Hadley&McCloyLLP
MizuhoCorporateBank
MorrisonandFoersterLLP
NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil
NewYorkUniversitySchoolofLaw
PaulHastings
Paul,Weiss,Rifkind,Wharton&GarrisonLLP
PaviaandHarcourtLLP
PermanentMissionofChiletotheUN
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SampleofU.S.EmployersofLL.M.StudentswithaForeignLawDegree
NewYork
NewYork

PermanentMissionofPanamatotheUnitedNations
PfizerInc

NewYork
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Shearman&SterlingLLP
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SichenziaRossFriedmanFerenceLLP
SidleyAustinLLP
SimpsonThacher&BartlettLLP
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SquireSanders
Sullivan&CromwellLLP
ThacherProffitt&Wood
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SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
EMPLOYER

Year

4Refuel

Ahrens & DeAngeli PLLC

Allen and Overy

Alliantgroup LP

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Arboleda Brechner

Armstrong Allen PLLC

Ayers Warren Shelton Williams

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Baker Botts LLP

Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz

BakerNewmanNoyes

Balch & Bingham

Baldwin,Haspel,Burke,&MayerLLC

Bass Berry & Sims

Belin McCormick P.C.

Berdon LLP

Bergman & Rothstein

Berliner Cohen

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Bingham McCutchen

Blitman & King LLP

Bodman LLP

Bond Schoeneck and King

Bosso Williams PC
Bracewell Giuliani
Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP

Brown Rudnick
Brunini

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Bullivant Houser Bailey PC

Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Cannada PLLC

Butzel Long
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

California State Board of Equalization

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP

Chadbourne & Parke

Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Martin

*20082009^20102011$2012

185

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
CIT Group Inc

Citi

Clawson and Staubes LLC

Cleary Gottlieb

Clifford Chance

CohnReznick

Convicer, Percy & Green

Cooley Godward Kronish

Coughlin Duffy Kelly Lisovicz Midlige & Wolff

Covington & Burling
Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP
Cox Smith Matthews
Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP

Crowe & Dunlevy

Crowe Horwath

CulpElliott&Carpenter

Culp Elliott & Carpenter P.L.L.C.

Cummings & Lockwood

DalloLawGroup

Davis & Harman LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell

Davis Wright Tremaine

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Dechert LLP
Deloitte LLP

* ^ S

DLA Piper LLP

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Downey Brand LLP

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Duane Morris LLP

Duffey Law Firm

Dunnington Bartholow & Miller

Dunwody White & Landon

DurrellLawGroup

Eisner LLP

Ellis Lawhorne & Sims

Ernst & Young LLP

* ^ S

Evans Carter Kunes & Bennett PA

Faraci & Faraci

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Feingold & Alpert L.L.P.

Fenwick & West LLP

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Flott & Co. PC

Foulston Siefkin

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

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186

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

* S

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Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Garvey Schubert Barer

Gibson Hotchkiss Roach & Davenport

Gilmore & Bell

Givner & Kaye

Glaser Weil

Glinn Somera & Silva

Golan & Christie

Goldman & Kramer

Goldman Sachs Trust

Grant McCarthy Group LLC

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody

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Greenberg Dauber Epstein Tucker

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC

Greenspoon Marder P.A.

Guggenheim Partners

Gunster

Hale Lane Peek Dennison & Howard

Hand Arendall LLC

Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville

Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP

Haynes & Boone

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Henson & Efron
Hochman Salkin Rettig Toscher & Perez P.C.

* ^S

Hodgson Russ LLP

Hogan Lovells LLP

Holland & Hart LLP

Holland & Knight LLP
Holme Roberts & Owen

Holton Blackstone & Mayberry

Howard & Mobley, PLLC

HuschBlackwell

IBM Corporation

Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP

Ingwersen&Taylor
International Center for Tax and Development

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IRS Office of Chief Counsel

*^

J.P. Morgan Europe Limited

Jackson Kelly PLLC

*20082009^20102011$2012

187

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
Jackson Lewis

Jackson Walker, LLP

JaeckleFleischmann&Mugel

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John Silberman Associates PC

Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP

Jones Day

Jones Vargas

Jones Walker

K&L Gates

Kallina & Associates LLC

Karen J. Tenenbaum P.C.

Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

King & Spalding

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

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KPMG

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Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

Larrea & Ortega

Latham & Watkins LLP

Lathrop & Gage

Law Offices of Carla DeLoach Bryant

Law Offices of Cyrus A. Jamehdor

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Lowenstein Sandler PC
Lukins & Annis

Manatt Phelps & Phillips

Mandelbaum Salsburg

MassMutual Financial Group

Mayer Brown LLP

McAfee & Taft

McCarter&English

McConnell Valdes

McDermott

McDonough Holland and Allen

McGuire Woods
Meadows Collier Reed Cousins Crouch & Ungerman L.L.P.

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Meltzer Lippe Goldstein & Breitstone LLP

Mercer

Merline & Meacham

*20082009^20102011$2012

188

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
Miller Nash LLP
Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen

MoodysLLPTaxAdvisors

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Moulton Bellingham Longo & Mather P.C.

Muchnick Golieb + Golieb PC

MurphyPearsonBradley&Feeney

Neiger LLP

Nelson Mullins

Nexsen Pruet LLC

O' Donnell McCord & DeMarzo

Odin Felman & Pittleman PC

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

ORIX USA Corp / Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Otten Johnson

Otterbourg Steindler Houston & Rosen P.C.

Parker Poe

Parr & Associates

Partners Group AG

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler

Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP

Pearl Meyer

Pepple Cantu Schmidt

Perkins Coie

Phelps Dunbar LLP

PhilipsLytle

Pillsbury Winthrop LLP

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Podell Schwartz Schecter & Banfield LLP

Poe & Freireich P.A.
Polsinelli Sholtan Welte & Suelthaus
Porter & Hedges LLP

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer

Proskauer Rose LLP

Purrington Moody Weil LLP

PwC

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R. Thomas Murphy and Associates

Rattagan Machiavello Arocena & Pena Robirosa

Reid Glynn

Revlon
Roberts & Holland
Rodney Dickason Sloan Akin & Ribb
Ropes & Gray LLP

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189

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Rose Law Firm
Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons

Royse Law Firm

RSM McGladrey

Saalfeld Griggs P.C.

Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP
Saul Ewing LLP

Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co. LPA

Schulte Roth & Zabel

Schurig Jetel Beckett Tackett

Schwartz, Steinsapir, Dohrmann & Sommers, LLP

Seravia

Seward & Kissel

Seyferth Shaw LLP

Sharp Kemm

Shearman & Sterling

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

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Sirote & Permutt

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Smith Gambrell and Russell

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Sorin Royer Cooper

Springs & Associates P.C.

SquireSanders

Steefel Levitt and Weiss

SteinSperling

Stewart Melvin & Frost LLP

Stewart Shortridge & Fitzke

Stoel Rives LLP

Stone Pigman Wather Wittmann LLC

Sukenik Segal & Graff P.C.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

* $

Tax Analysts

The Forefront Law Group

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Thede Culpepper

Thomas & Fisher PA

Thompson & Henry
Thompson & Knight LLP

* $

Thorp Reed & Armstrong

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190

SampleofEmployersofTaxLL.M.Students
TrenamKemker

Troutman Sanders
U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

U.S. Tax Court

* ^ S

Ullman & Associates

Univ. of Buffalo Law School

Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa

USBankruptcyCourt

US Department of Justice Criminal Tax Division

Value Recovery Group

VanCott,Bagley,Cornwall&McCarthy

Vanderbilt University University of Louisville

VDBLoi

Venable LLP

Vinson&Elkins

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis

Warner Smith & Harris
Watkins Ludlam Winter Stennis

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP

WeiserMazars

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White&Case

Williams & Anderson PLC

WillkieFarrandGallagher

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Winston & Strawn LLP
Withers Bergman LLP

*^

Witherspoon Kelley Davenport & Toole P.S.

Wood Crapo

Wood LLP

WTAS

Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP

Young Clement Rivers

Zuckerman & McQuiller

*20082009^20102011$2012

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CHART 4: Eligibility to Take the Bar Examination: Foreign Law School Graduates

Alaska

Legal education in English

common law

Admission in another U.S.

jurisdiction

Admission in another U.S.

jurisdiction

No additional requirements

Alabama

Determination of
educational equivalency

No

If graduates of foreign law

schools are eligible for
admission without
examination under your
rules, are any of the following
also required?
Determination of educational
equivalency

Yes

No additional requirements

Jurisdiction

Practice of law in home

jurisdiction

Additional education at an
ABA-approved law school

Legal education in
English common law

Are
graduates
of foreign
law schools
eligible for
admission?

If graduates of foreign law schools

are eligible for admission by examination
under your rules, are any of the
following required?

Does your
jurisdiction
recognize with
regularity the
sufficiency of a
legal education
received at any
particular foreign
law school?

Yes

No

If a foreign law
school graduate
obtains an LL.M.
or other graduate
law degree from
an ABA-approved
law school, is the
graduate then
eligible to take the
bar exam on this
basis alone?

Yes

No
X

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

X
X

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia
Hawaii

X
X

X
X

Idaho
Illinois

X
X

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

X
X

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

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New Mexico

New York

No additional requirements

Legal education in English

common law

Admission in another U.S.

jurisdiction

Admission in another U.S.

jurisdiction

Determination of
educational equivalency

Practice of law in home

jurisdiction

No

If graduates of foreign law

schools are eligible for
admission without
examination under your
rules, are any of the following
also required?
Determination of educational
equivalency

Yes

No additional requirements

Jurisdiction

Additional education at an
ABA-approved law school

If graduates of foreign law schools

are eligible for admission by examination
under your rules, are any of the
following required?

Legal education in
English common law

Are
graduates
of foreign
law schools
eligible for
admission?

Does your
jurisdiction
recognize with
regularity the
sufficiency of a
legal education
received at any
particular foreign
law school?

Yes

X
X

No

If a foreign law
school graduate
obtains an LL.M.
or other graduate
law degree from
an ABA-approved
law school, is the
graduate then
eligible to take the
bar exam on this
basis alone?

Yes

No
X

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma
Oregon

X
X

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

X
X

X
X

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

X
X

Wyoming

Guam

Northern
Mariana Islands

Palau

Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands

X
X

Supplemental Remarks
If graduates of foreign law schools are eligible for admission by examination under your rules, do other requirements apply?
Alaska A graduate of a foreign law school in which the principles of English law are taught may be eligible to take the bar exam if he or she submits
proof that 1) the law school from which he/she graduated meets the ABAs standards for approval; and 2) he/she has successfully completed 1 year
at an ABA-approved law school, including successful completion of 1 course in U.S. Constitutional Law and 1 course in U.S. Civil Procedure, or is a
member in good standing of the bar of 1 or more states, territories, or the District of Columbia and was admitted to the bar of that state, territory, or
the District of Columbia after written examination.
(continued)

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Supplemental Remarks (continued )

California Foreign law school graduates must request individual evaluation to determine legal education equivalency. Graduates from foreign law
schools may qualify to take the California bar exam if they obtain an LL.M. degree or complete an additional 1 year of law study at an ABA-approved
or California-accredited law school which includes a certain number of credits in bar examination subject matter. Foreign-educated law students who
did not graduate are not eligible to take the exam and are required to either graduate with a J.D. degree at an ABA-approved or California-accredited
law school or complete 4 years of law study at a law school registered in California and pass the First-Year Law Students Exam. Foreign law school
graduates who are admitted to the active practice of law in good standing in their countries do not have to complete any additional law study to
qualify to take the bar exam.
Colorado Must have practiced actively and substantially for 5 of the previous 7 years in jurisdiction where admitted.
Connecticut An applicant who otherwise does not meet the educational requirements may be eligible to sit for the exam if he/she meets certain
conditions. Conditions include admission before the highest court of original jurisdiction in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. District Court for 10 or more years, good standing in such jurisdiction, active practice of law in that jurisdiction for 5 of the
last 7 years, and an intention to actively practice law in Connecticut and to devote a majority of his/her work to such practice.
District of Columbia Applicant may be permitted to take bar examination upon successful completion of at least 26 semester hours of study in the
subjects tested on the DC bar exam in a law school that at the time of such study was ABA-approved. All such 26 semester hours shall be earned in
courses of study, each of which is substantially concentrated on a single tested subject.
Florida After 10 years active practice in another jurisdiction (District of Columbia or other states in the United States or in federal courts in the
United States or its territories, possessions, or protectorates) in which applicant has been duly admitted, the applicant may file a representative
compilation of work product for evaluation by the Board.
Georgia Published waiver policy lists criteria considerd by Board in determining whether waiver standard has been met.
Hawaii Applicant must be admitted to practice and be in good standing before the highest court in foreign country where English common law is the
basis of jurisprudence and where English is the language of instruction and practice in the courts, and must have actively practiced for 5 of the past
6 years prior to filing the application for admission by examination.
Illinois Graduates of foreign law schools who are licensed and in good standing in country conferring law degree or in a U.S. jurisdiction, who have
actively and continuously practiced under such license(s) for 5 of the 7 years immediately prior to making application in Illinois, having verifiably devoted an annual minimum of 1,000 hours of practice of law where licensed, and the quality of whose legal and other education has been determined
acceptable by the Board may apply to take bar exam.
Kentucky An attorney who is a graduate of a foreign law school can apply for an education evaluation to determine if applicants legal education
is substantially equivalent to the Kentucky law school education. If the law school is approved, the applicant may sit for the bar exam if he/she has
been actively and substantially engaged in the practice of law for 3 of the last 5 years.
Louisiana Foreign attorneys can apply to take the bar exam but must first have an educational equivalency evaluation conducted and complete 14
hours at an American law school.
Maine Must satisfy requirements of Regulation for Determining Equivalency of Foreign Legal Education and have practiced for 3 years in the jurisdiction where licensed.
Maryland A graduate of a foreign law school may qualify to apply for a waiver to take the Maryland Bar Examination if he or she has been admitted
by exam in another U.S. jurisdiction or is admitted in a foreign jurisdiction and has completed a minimum of 26 credit hours of study at an ABAapproved law school in Maryland in the subjects covered in the Maryland Bar Examination.
Massachusetts A graduate from a foreign law school (other than those Canadian law schools that are prequalified) may be permitted to sit for
the bar exam after taking further legal studies designated by the Board at an ABA-approved law school or a Massachusetts-accredited law school.
Foreign law school graduates must obtain a determination of their educational equivalency from the Board prior to making application.
Missouri Graduates who have passed the bar exam in another state and hold an active law license are eligible to take the bar exam with either (1)
full-time practice for 3 of the 5 years preceding application or (2) completion of 24 credit hours in residence at an ABA-approved law school within
the 3 years prior to application. Graduates who are not licensed in another state must be admitted to practice law in the foreign country where
the foreign law degree was conferred and be in good standing with either (1) full-time practice for 3 of the 5 years preceding the application or (2)
completion of 24 credit hours in residence at an ABA-approved law school within the 3 years prior to application.
New Hampshire Graduate must be legally trained in common law, and a determination of educational equivalency is required. Graduate must be
approved law school or admission in another U.S. jurisdiction.
New Mexico Applicant may take the exam if he/she is licensed in another state of the United States and has practiced law there 4 of the 6 years
prior to application.
New York Applicant must complete period of law study equivalent in duration and substance to that specified in New York rules in law school recognized by competent accrediting agency of the government of such foreign country. All applicants must have their transcripts evaluated by the Board
of Law Examiners to determine if further study is required in the form of a qualifying LL.M. degree from an ABA-approved law school in the United
States.

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North Carolina The eligibility of foreign-trained applicants is limited to those who had an LL.M. conferred prior to August 1, 2005, the date of the
pertinent rule change.
Ohio If an applicants legal education was not received in the United States, the education must be evaluated and approved by the Supreme Court
as equivalent to ABA-approved law school education. For equivalency, an applicant must show successful completion of 30 credit hours at an ABAapproved law school in addition to a foreign law degree showing at least 3 years of full-time study. The registration application may not be processed
until the education is approved by the Supreme Court. At least 3 additional years of full-time post-secondary education are required.
Oregon Applicant must be admitted to practice in a country where common law of England is the basis of its jurisprudence, and where requirements for admission to the bar are substantially equivalent to those of Oregon, and applicant must be a graduate of a law school determined by an
Oregon equivalency panel to be equivalent to an ABA-approved law school.
Pennsylvania Applicant must have completed law study in a foreign law school, have been admitted and in good standing at the bar of a foreign jurisdiction, and have practiced in the jurisdiction for 5 out of the last 8 years. Applicant must also complete 30 credit hours taken in specified subjects
at an ABA-approved law school.
Rhode Island Additional education at an ABA-approved law school may be required. Also, a foreign law school must be approved by a dean of an
ABA-approved law school certifying that foreign degree is equivalent to that of an ABA-approved law school.
Tennessee Applicant must prove undergraduate and law school education are equivalent of that required by Tennessee rules.
Texas A graduate of a foreign non-correspondence law school accredited by its jurisdiction can take the exam if he/she holds a valid law license
issued by that jurisdiction provided: he/she has 5 out of last 7 years of lawful practice in the foreign nation or elsewhere and either demonstrates that
the law of the foreign nation or elsewhere is comparable to that of Texas or holds an LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school (not by correspondence or distance learning); or he/she has 3 out of last 5 years of lawful practice in the foreign nation or elsewhere, demonstrates that the law of the
foreign nation is comparable to that of Texas, and holds an LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school (not by correspondence or distance learning). In
all events, the applicant must demonstrate that he/she holds the equivalent of a J.D. If licensed by another U.S. jurisdiction, refer to Chart 3 on pages
89.
Utah A foreign lawyer with a law degree from an English common-law jurisdiction may sit for the bar exam after practicing law for 2 years in a
common-law jurisdiction and completing 24 semester hours at an ABA-approved law school.
Vermont Foreign law school graduates can be admitted on motion if admitted in another jurisdiction. Otherwise, if applicant has been admitted to
practice before highest court of a foreign country which is a common-law jurisdiction, Board may allow credit for such study as it deems proper, and
applicant must pursue the study of law in Vermont for at least 2 years immediately preceding examination under the supervision of an attorney who
has practiced at least 3 years in Vermont.
Washington A foreign law school graduate must be admitted to practice by examination in an English common law jurisdiction and have active
legal experience for at least 3 of 5 years immediately preceding the application.
West Virginia Applicant may sit for examination if a law school graduate from a foreign country where the common law of England forms basis of
jurisprudence, if educational requirements for admission in said country are substantially the same as in West Virginia and applicant is admitted in
good standing there, and if applicant successfully completes 30 credit hours of basic courses at an ABA-approved law school.
Wisconsin First degree of law and license to practice law from English common law jurisdiction and practice for at least 3 of last 10 years, or first
degree of law from qualified and approved foreign law school and completion of an approved master of law program from an ABA-approved law
school.
Puerto Rico Applicant must validate his or her studies and obtain a law degree from a law school approved by the ABA and by the Supreme Court.
Virgin Islands Eligibility is limited to applicants who come in under special admission provisions as set forth in the rules.

If graduates of foreign law schools are eligible for admission without examination under your rules, do other requirements also apply?
District of Columbia The applicant has been a member in good standing for 5 years of a court of general jurisdiction of any U.S. state or territory.
Massachusetts The Board in its discretion may excuse applicants possessing degrees from law schools in foreign countries, providing they have
met the following requirements: a) obtained prior Board approval of their educational sufficiency and work history, b) provided verification that they
have been admitted and are in good standing in another state, district, or territory of the United States and have engaged in the practice of law for 5
out of the past 7 years before making application, c) passed the MPRE, and d) satisfied the Board as to their moral character and fitness.
New Hampshire Foreign law graduates are only eligible for admission without examination if they meet other requirements for reciprocal admission
for lawyers licensed in other states.
Ohio If an applicants legal education was not received in the United States, the education must be evaluated and approved by the Supreme Court
as equivalent to ABA-approved law school education. For equivalency, an applicant must show successful completion of 30 credit hours at an ABAapproved law school in addition to a foreign law degree showing at least 3 years of full-time study. The application for admission without examination
may not be processed until the education is approved. At least 3 additional years of full-time post-secondary education are required.
Vermont If the law school is approved by Court, each request is reviewed individually first by the Board.
Wisconsin If eligible for admission on proof of practice elsewhere, having first been admitted to a reciprocal U.S. jurisdiction.
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Does your jurisdiction recognize with regularity the sufficiency of a legal education received at any particular foreign law school?
Massachusetts Canadian Law Schools: University of Alberta; University of British Columbia; University of Calgary; Dalhousie University; University of Manitoba; McGill University; University of New Brunswick; University of Ottawa; Queens University; University of Toronto; University of Victoria; University of Western Ontario; University of Windsor; York University (Osgood Hall Law School); University of Saskatchewan.
Vermont Canadian Law Schools: University of Alberta; University of British Columbia; University of Calgary; University of Montreal; McGill University; University of New Brunswick; University of Ottawa; York University (Osgood Hall Law School); University of Saskatchewan.

If a foreign law school graduate obtains an LL.M. or other graduate law degree from an ABA-approved law school, is the graduate
then eligible to take the bar examination on this basis alone?
Alabama Applicant must meet and show proof of the following requirements: (a) that the law school was approved in that foreign jurisdiction, (b)
that the applicant has been admitted to the practice of law in the jurisdiction in which that law school is located, and (c) that the law degree program
includes a substantial component of the study of English common law. A foreign law school graduate is eligible to take the bar examination if he or she
has been admitted to practice law in a state or other jurisdiction within the United States and has been continuously engaged in the active practice of
law and has been in good standing for at least 3 years.
California Applicant must have graduated and be eligible to take the admission exam in his/her foreign country and obtain an additional year of law
study in certain courses at an ABA-approved or California-accredited law school in order to qualify to take the California Bar Exam.
Kentucky Applicant must still submit to education evaluation but additional degree has bearing on Board decision.
Maine Applicants total education must be found to be substantially equivalent.
Massachusetts Not automatically, but depends on content (course of study) as well as other facts.
New Hampshire Not automatically. Applicant must meet other requirements for foreign law school graduates.
New York In most cases, but there are other factors.
Tennessee Applicants total education must be found to be substantially equivalent and applicant must complete 24 hours at an ABA-approved law
school or 1/3 credits needed at a Tennessee-approved law school.
Texas A graduate of a foreign non-correspondence law school accredited by its jurisdiction can take the exam if he/she holds a valid law license
issued by that jurisdiction provided: he/she has 5 out of last 7 years of lawful practice in the foreign nation or elsewhere and either demonstrates that
the law of the foreign nation is comparable to that of Texas or holds an LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school (not by correspondence or distance
learning); or he/she has 3 out of last 5 years of lawful practice in the foreign nation or elsewhere, demonstrates that the law of the foreign nation is
comparable to that of Texas, and holds an LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school. In all events, the applicant must demonstrate that he/she holds the
equivalent of a J.D.
Wisconsin Applicant must meet and show proof of the following requirements: (a) that the law school was approved in that foreign jurisdiction, (b) that
the LL.M. program meets specific minimum requirements pertaining to total semester hours of credit, minutes of instruction, and duration of program,
and (c) that the LL.M. program consists of a certain number of semester hours of specified courses. The LL.M. program must be located at an ABAapproved law school and be completed within 24 months of enrollment.
Palau A graduate of a foreign law school accredited in that country is eligible with or without a graduate law degree from an ABA-approved law school.

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