Monday, February 25, 2013

What's Your Story? Mastering the "Elevator Pitch"

By: Kandice Thorn

"What do you do?"
"Tell me about yourself."
"What brings you to this [conference]?"
"Why are you interested in [international law]?"

All of the above questions, which may be asked in various settings, including interviews, networking events, or even more casual settings such as social gatherings, are a prompt for you to pull out your "elevator pitch."

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Set a Goal: Perfect Your Resume Before Spring Break

By: Kandice Thorn

If you haven't already done it, now is the time to get your resume polished and perfected!

Opportunities come up suddenly and often require a quick response.  When someone says "send me your resume," you should be able to send it ASAP.  If you aren't able to respond with your resume immediately, the person could think you are either uninterested or disorganized and you might miss out on a valuable opportunity.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Careers in International Public Interest Law


By: Kiran Chahal

For students interested in international public interest law, there is a breadth of rewarding opportunity. These opportunities exist at international organizations, international courts and tribunals, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.