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."

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.

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.

Should You Consider a Contract Attorney Position? Part II

By: Kandice Thorn

Last week, we discussed the pros and cons of contract attorney positions.  This week, we will look at how to go about getting a contract attorney position if you decide to pursue this type of work.

Should You Consider a Contract Attorney Position? Part I

By: Kandice Thorn

You have multiple law degrees.  Good grades.  Some relevant work experience back home.  Yet, like so many others, you graduate and find that employment opportunities in the U.S. are very hard to come by, particularly for attorneys who do not hold J.D. degrees from U.S. law schools.    

But then you hear of an opportunity: a large law firm is looking for contract attorneys with language skills in your native language.  The pay is decent and you'll be working in the office of a prestigious firm.  Sound too good to be true?  Maybe.

New Year's Resolutions

By: Kandice Thorn

It's never too late to make a New Year's resolution, is it? With the new semester starting, it may be a good time to consider some career-related New Year's resolutions.

The best way make your New Year's resolutions stick is to make your resolutions doable--small steps that will lead you to your ultimate goal, rather than lofty objectives that leave you wondering where to begin. Below we have taken some New Year's resolutions that don't work and reformulated them into achievable resolutions you can start doing today.

Hopefully the resolutions below will inspire you to create your own achievable resolutions.

Make the Most of Your Winter Break

By: Kandice Thorn

For students who are returning in the spring, here are some ideas for steps you can take during your break to get a jump on the spring semester job search: