Law Firm Practice Resources

Working for a Regional Law Firm

Program cosponsored by Graduate Professional Development, and the Office of J.D. Career Services about life in a regional firm including typical clients and assignments, and strategies for finding a position in a regional firm. Panelists include representatives of firms in the Washington, D.C. area, the NY area and the Midwest. 

Tax Law Resources

Working for the Internal Revenue Service
A panel discussion with alumni from the Master of Laws in Taxation program that successfully landed a position at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Detailed biographies of the speakers can be found at: IRS panel September 2009.

Careers in Tax Law (October 2009)

Panel co-sponsored by Graduate Professional Development and the American Bar Association Section on Taxation. Representatives from the U.S. Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service, Ernst & Young LLP and Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan LLP describe the nature of their practices in different settings. 

Securities and Financial Regulation Resources

Careers in Securities Enforcement, Anti-Money Laundering and White Collar Criminal Prosecution

Attorneys from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and private practice speak about their respective careers and job search strategies.  

 

International Law Resources

Foreign-Trained LL.M. alumni Panel.
A program sponsored by Graduate Professional Development with very useful and timely advice on job search for the foreign-trained LL.M. candidates. The detailed biographies of the speakers can be found at: FLAG February 4, 2009 bios.

Pathways to Employment in International Law, 2008-2009.
A program co-sponsored by the American Bar Association, Section of International Law, Graduate Professional Development and Foreign Lawyers at Georgetown (2009). Detailed biographies of the speakers can be found at: ABA Pathways January 28, 2009.

Pathways to Employment in International Law, 2009-2010.

Forum hosted by Graduate Professional Development, together with the American Bar Association Section of International Law where experienced practitioners discuss different ways to explore opportunities for employment in international law. The program's flyer is available by clicking here. 

Distinguished Foreign-Trained LL.M. alumni Advice.
These distinguished alumni provide their suggestions and advice for incoming students looking for a good Master of Laws program in the U.S. Additionally, they provide current LL.M. candidates with good recommendations on how to market their skills to potential employers.

All About Recruiters and Headhunters

All About Recruiters.  Are You Confused About How ‘Headhunters’ Work?  (2009)

Do you want to know if recruiters could be helpful in your job search?  Are you curious about how contract attorney positions work?  A good relationship with a recruiter can add a lot of value to your job search.  However, there are some definite protocols to know about working with a recruiter, and you are better off learning them ahead of time, rather than through trial and error.  Come listen to a panel of experienced legal recruiters discussing their work.  The speakers include Mary Legg, Esq., President & General Counsel of Firm Advice, Inc.; Martha Ann Sisson, Esq. of Garrison & Sisson; and Trish Alatorre-Ridings, Managing Director of Kelly Law Registry. Speakers' Biographies.