The International Symposium on Legal Careers is aimed at LL.M. students and recent LL.M. graduates interested in careers in international law, particularly careers of public interest with international organizations, governments and NGOs. The event was created to provide students with vital information about postgraduate legal options here in Washington, DC, and beyond. Each panel consists of a guided question-and-answer session on the applications with legal practitioners from that organization, with time set aside for questions from the audience at the end. The Washington Foreign Law Society (WFLS) networking event is an interactive session: WFLS practitioners share networking tips for international lawyers and network with participants in small groups. For more information, visit the International Legal Careers Symposium website. All sessions take place virtually via the Zoom platform. Melanie Orhant is a Senior Law Career Advisor for LLM students. Prior to joining GW Law, she worked for numerous nonprofits in Washington, D.C., focusing on human trafficking, homelessness, and the rights of victims of crime. She received an Equal Justice Fellowship and started a program that provides direct legal services to survivors of human trafficking in the Washington, DC area. She lived in Hong Kong and attended the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

In addition, she founded an organization in Hong Kong that directly serves women in need. She holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a B.A. from Clark University. In accordance with the university`s COVID-19 guidelines, all appointments will be offered virtually (by phone or Zoom) starting December 20. Please register before Tuesday 16. November 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ET for the second annual International Legal Careers Symposium. Zoom links will be sent to all registrants by Tuesday, November 16. Westlaw and Lexis Advance services are available to alumni for a limited time after graduation. Please visit the Jacob Burns Law Library database access page [LINK] for more details.

Westlaw has a Careers tab with a number of links to tips on managing your career. Lexis Advance offers extensive online databases for job seekers, including Martindale-Hubbell. This event is co-funded by ASIL`s New Professionals Interest Group and is an advantage of George Washington University School of Law`s academic partnership with the American Society of International Law. Visit GW Law, Georgetown University Law Center, and American University Washington College of Law for the second annual International Legal Careers Symposium. GW Law`s career center hosts more than 100 events on campus each year. Please note that while LLM students can attend most Career Center events, the Career Center cannot control whether participating employers are interested in interviewing LLM students. In many cases, only a small proportion of employers in a particular program accept applications from LL.M. students under the program. The Career Center maintains an online job bank called CORE for GW Law students and alumni.

All LLM students receive login information for CORE shortly after the start of the fall semester. If you need help accessing CORE, please contact the LLM consultant. Through a process called reciprocity, some law schools allow students and graduates of other law schools to visit their career offices and/or subscribe to their job boards. Schools that grant reciprocity can only offer it at certain times of the year (usually between December and July). In addition, reciprocity may only be offered for a limited period of a few months or less, and other restrictions may be imposed. See GW Law`s Reciprocity Policy. To request reciprocity, please contact the Career Centre at [email protected] or 202.994.7340. Please join the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) and GW SALDF for an informative program that will help you kick-start your legal career. Our panel of legal experts will explain their experiences in the field of animal rights and share their secrets to professional success. In addition, this program provides a valuable networking opportunity to engage with animal rights practitioners. The legal job market is currently challenging and specializing in a specific topic, such as international law, can make your job search even more frustrating. Wes Rist is Director of Education and Research at the American Society of International Law (ASIL) and author of ASIL`s Careers in International Law, a practical guide to practicing international law.

It will discuss steps students can take during law school to stand out when seeking a position in international law. Topics include targeted job search, CV creation, managing professional contacts, identifying appropriate international experiences, finding valuable volunteer and professional membership opportunities, and other practical issues for students. There will be a special part of the event for students` questions. LLM, JD, MSL and SJD students and alumni are welcome. Nancy Perry, Esq.: Senior Vice President of Government Relations, ASPCA, who oversees legislative and policy work at the local, state, and federal levels. She testified at congressional hearings and helped pass laws on animal compression videos, fur, puppy imports, animal fighting, and horse slaughter, and was an architect and key leader in more than 20 successful state election efforts. All LLM students must attend certain labs conducted by the LLM guidance counselor before making an appointment. If a student wants to discuss resumes, cover letters, informational interviews and American-style interviews, they must first visit a laboratory. These laboratories are provided throughout the year. Please see the calendar of upcoming events below. The George Washington University Law School2000 H Street, NWFaculty Conference Center, Burns Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20052.

The New York University International Student Interview Program (ISIP) is an annual recruitment fair designed exclusively for internationally educated lawyers who are LLM students. ISIP will be held on the New York University campus in January. The program includes more than 160 employers and more than 1,600 participating students. Get ready to make the most of your next virtual interview The Office of Graduate and International Programs` LLM Advisory Services caters to all LLM, expatriate, and U.S.-trained students, as well as alumni and current students. We are happy to review your resume and cover letter, conduct mock and informational interviews, discuss networking, and provide general career advice and support. We can meet in person at the Office of Graduate and International Programs or by phone. Senior Law Advisor for LLM Students: Melanie Orhant Howard Crystal, Esq.: Senior Counsel, Center for Biological Diversity, working with the Climate Law Institute on climate and energy issues. He has spent his career in private and public offices, leading litigation in the areas of environmental and wildlife conservation, public health, safe energy and open government. Heidi Meinzer, Esq.: The law firm Heidi Meinzer, which represents owners and their dogs in dangerous dog cases, advises new and existing pet care companies on contracts and other business matters, and advises rescuers on matters relating to their adoption contracts and confidential and proprietary information.