tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:13:16 +0000Judicial ClerkshipsGovernment JobsCover LettersTerms of UsePublic InterestInterview SkillsLLM ProgramsPost-Graduate Job SearchFall Recruitment QuestionsFirst Year Job SearchNetworkingResume WritingResume and Cover Letter WritingLarge FirmsSummer Job Search5 Questions for a PractitionerCriminal LawWriting SamplesEvening StudentssFrom the Career Services Office at New England Law | Boston. Information, news, and resources posted by New England Law's Career Services Office.http://neslcso.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)Blogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-4328418437996176439Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:12:00 +00002012-01-27T11:13:16.450-05:00Post-Graduate Job SearchSummer Job SearchNetworking the Big The asdfkljasdl;jfk adsdffasdffvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/scr For Boston.com's Innovation Economy blog, Boston Globe Columnist Scott Kirsner recently asked area recruiters, CEOs, and human resources professionalshttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2012/01/complete-your-linkedin-profile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7733418264365668479Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:42:00 +00002011-12-16T13:42:54.359-05:00Post-Graduate Job SearchFirst Year Job SearchSummer Job SearchNetworking Whether you are seeking your first legal job or looking for post-graduate employment, the winter break is a good time to organize your job search! 1. Reconnect with old contacts and establish new ones. Send holiday cards to former employers and colleagues updating them on your academic and career progress. Use the "Contact Alumni" section of the Symplicity site to find alumni in the area and http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2009/12/5-things-to-do-over-winter-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-8662481451094996441Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:39:00 +00002011-10-04T16:14:20.118-04:00Summer Job SearchThis year 211 New England Law students completed our 2011 Summer Employment survey giving us valuable information about where students worked and how they found their employment.  58% of the respondents were from the class of 2013 and 42% of the respondents were from the class of 2012. Types of Experience 81% worked in a summer legal job 9% worked in a non-legal job 6% worked in a permanent http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-summer-employment-survey-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-8292499801242841206Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:51:00 +00002011-09-22T14:57:25.052-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchFirst Year Job SearchSummer Job SearchNetworking What does joining a bar association have to do with my job search? Many law students and recent graduates do not realize that participation in a local or specialty bar association is an important part of any job search. Becoming a bar association member and participating in events (i.e., committee involvement and continuing legal education classes) is an excellent way to make connections with http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2009/10/top-5-reasons-to-join-bar-association.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-4384195318608078592Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:00:00 +00002011-07-08T16:28:50.948-04:00Fall Recruitment QuestionsQ:  What is the Fall Recruitment Program? A:  The Fall Recruitment Program (FRP) includes a variety of public interest, government, law firm, and judicial employers seeking 2012 summer and post-graduate associates and clerks.  FRP begins in July and will continue throughout the Fall semester.  Q:  How do I apply for the Fall Recruitment Programs? A:  If you are applying for an on-campus http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/07/frequently-asked-questions-about-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-8362747415488099718Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-05-23T13:24:47.706-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchNetworking By now you have heard about the importance of networking in any job search. But what exactly does networking entail? In their “Beating Unemployment” series, the Lawyer Mentor defines the networking process in a few basic steps: Meeting people, online and in person; Making real connections with those people (not just collecting names and business cards); Collecting information about those http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/05/networking-to-find-post-graduate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-3527780956512711116Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +00002011-04-21T14:55:58.348-04:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job Search <!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/04/find-summer-employment-in-7-steps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7064555263886357812Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +00002011-03-31T16:50:32.037-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchJudicial ClerkshipsJudicial clerkship positions are an excellent opportunity for recent law school graduates to extend their legal education and gain invaluable practical skills by working for a judge on the state or federal court level. The following is a brief overview of judicial clerkships and the application process. What is a judicial clerkship? Judicial clerkships are typically one- to two-year post http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/03/spotlight-on-judicial-clerkships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-9216908929855502946Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +00002011-03-17T16:21:10.831-04:00Networking Note: The following entry was originally posted on April 9, 2009. I emailed an alum and they answered all my questions and provided me with some good advice. Now what? Many students are unsure on how to best follow up with a networking contact either because they don't have any other questions to ask or fear that they will be bothering the person if they email again. Don't let the http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/03/networking-follow-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-2592171478021023909Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:42:00 +00002011-02-14T11:44:11.870-05:005 Questions for a Practitioner Elizabeth A. Marcus hails from Stamford, Connecticut. She was awarded a Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston in 1997, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. Since completing her formal education, she has worked exclusively in the area of employment law, initially with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and then with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2011/02/5-questions-for-practitioner-elizabeth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-5280685281055339022Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +00002010-11-05T14:18:16.379-04:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job SearchEach year our office receives a number of questions from first year students regarding their job search. Below please find the answers to the most frequent questions we receive. When do I need to start looking for summer employment? Based on NALP guidelines, first year students are not permitted to have contact with employers prior to December 1st. In general, large law firms who hire first yearhttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/11/frequently-asked-questions-about-first.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-6942087563969483818Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +00002010-10-25T15:35:48.053-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchPublic InterestThe following is a blog post originally posted in February 2010.    For many law students looking for public interest work after graduation a fellowship can be the best way to gain an entry-level position with a nonprofit. While many public defender offices and legal services agencies hire new attorneys each year, many other public interest organizations do not. Fellowships typically last for http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/02/spotlight-on-post-graduate-fellowships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7946315030482094538Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:33:00 +00002010-10-04T11:21:15.916-04:005 Questions for a PractitionerCriminal Law Richard J. Sweeney is a partner at the firm of Sullivan and Sweeney in Quincy, MA and is currently the Secretary of the Norfolk Bar Association. He is a retired Boston Police sergeant and former instructor at police academies statewide. His practice is primarily handling criminal defense matters in District, Superior and Federal Court. He began as a law http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/10/5-questions-for-practitioner-richard-j.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1703264098988598811Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:31:00 +00002010-09-17T16:31:57.554-04:00Summer Job SearchOver the summer, our students worked for solo practitioners, large firms, state and federal government agencies, and public interest organizations. Many more also worked for prosecutor's offices, judges, in-house legal departments, and participated in study abroad programs. This year, 233 New England Law students completed the 2010 Summer Employment Survey giving us valuable information about http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/09/2010-summer-survey-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-5638804070660295025Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:36:00 +00002010-08-25T15:36:21.603-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchJudicial Clerkships A judicial clerkship is not only a unique opportunity to view behind-the-scenes legal proceedings and see the law from the judge's perspective but it is also a chance to develop valuable professional contacts that can aid in your future job search. If you are currently applying to judicial clerkships and have questions beyond those listed below, please contact our office. Where can find Ihttp://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/08/frequently-asked-questions-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-2698380360444237284Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:38:00 +00002010-08-25T15:25:21.941-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchFall Recruitment QuestionsSummer Job SearchQ: What is the Fall Recruitment Program?  A: The Fall Recruitment Program (FRP) includes a variety of public interest, government, law firm, and judicial employers seeking 2011 summer and post-graduate associates and clerks. FRP begins in August and will continue throughout the Fall semester.  Q: How do I apply for the Fall Recruitment Programs? A: If you are applying for an on-campus http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/07/frequently-asked-questions-about-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-2573810461466071608Mon, 17 May 2010 20:07:00 +00002010-05-17T16:09:48.515-04:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job SearchA summer internship is not only an excellent opportunity to learn more about a particular legal field while developing your legal skills but it is also a critical time to build lasting connections that may lead to future post-graduate employment. Below, please find tips for making the most of your internship and having a successful summer. Be prepared. Avoid starting your internship on the http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/05/tips-for-successful-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-6678377628007452443Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:51:00 +00002010-04-21T15:53:48.686-04:00Summer Job SearchIf you are still thinking about what to do this summer, here are some helpful suggestions for finding legal internships:  Check the JobNet on the CSO’s Symplicity site. Many small firms begin posting summer positions late in the spring semester. As of April 16th, there are currently 56 summer internships posted on the JobNet on the CSO's Symplicity site. Last year, 24 summer internships were http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/04/find-summer-employment-in-7-steps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-3317199626265687796Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-04-21T15:55:53.649-04:00Post-Graduate Job Search Try not to panic if you have not secured post-graduate employment. As a new law graduate, you may naturally be in a limbo period until you receive your bar results in November. Some employers will wait to see if you have passed the bar exam before hiring you. This is okay! Spend your summer studying and passing the bar exam. When your life gets back to normal in August, then you can resume http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2009/04/still-seeking-post-graduate-employment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-3766618888514959611Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:12:00 +00002010-04-07T14:01:24.522-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchLLM ProgramsFor students contemplating pursuing an LLM degree directly after graduating from law school, there are a number of factors to consider.   Do you already have a strong background and genuine interest in this particular area of law?  Do employers within the particular field value the degree? Is your main reason for enrolling in an LLM program to delay your job search? While an LLM degree program http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/04/should-you-enroll-in-llm-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1015843205854457711Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:48:00 +00002010-03-26T15:48:43.149-04:00Post-Graduate Job SearchFirst Year Job SearchInterview SkillsSummer Job SearchYou found a job posting for the job of your dreams. You sent off your application ten days ago, and still haven't heard anything from the employer. Now what?  As a general rule, large firms participating in on-campus recruitment ask candidates not to contact them during the application process because of the high volume of applications they receive. For all other job applications, always check http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/03/waiting-game-when-how-to-follow-up-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1157563585245187012Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:44:00 +00002010-03-12T12:44:23.507-05:00Post-Graduate Job SearchFirst Year Job SearchsSummer Job SearchNetworkingThere are two purposes to the Alumni Career Forum taking place this Thursday, March 18th: Network: You’ve heard this before - - people often find a job through people they know! The Alumni Career Forum is designed to help you get to know practicing attorneys. While the Alumni Career Forum is not a job fair (resume exchanges are not allowed), students often gain employment through meeting alumni http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/03/getting-most-out-of-alumni-career-forum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1105035570112281037Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:57:00 +00002010-02-19T15:30:30.960-05:00First Year Job SearchSummer Job Search The following post is an updated version of our original posting on first year FAQs from 2008. During our counseling appointments with first year students there are a few questions that inevitably come up. How do most students find jobs? When do most students find jobs? How important is it that I work this summer? Below are answers to those questions. When do I need to start looking for http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/02/frequently-asked-questions-about-first.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-7488852520677534307Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:38:00 +00002010-02-05T13:10:52.848-05:00Post-Graduate Job SearchGovernment JobsThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has redesigned the federal job posting website, USAJobs.gov, in the hopes of making the site more user-friendly. Changes to the site include more flexibility in refining job search results and updates on the status of a candidate's application. There is also a new search page for student job seekers. Graduates and students interested in post-graduate http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/01/using-usajobsgov-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7689291875854792899.post-1777048930449626057Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +00002010-01-29T16:51:41.376-05:00Resume and Cover Letter WritingIn a recent letter to the Ethicist in the New York Times, a hiring attorney asked if it was ethical to reject law student internship applications based solely on their membership to the Federalist Society. While the columnist responded that it is not ethical to reject a job candidate based solely on their politics, the attorney ultimately decided to remove the Federalist Society members from the http://neslcso.blogspot.com/2010/01/politics-and-your-resume.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Career Services Office)0