Category Archives: 2L

Posts of interest to 2L students

OCS: May 28 – June 7: Walk for Work with Associate Dean Dorzback (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls)

Associate Dean Dorzback will be available to students on an individual basis by advance sign-up to discuss job search related issues during a walk around Washington Square Park. Sign up through the events tab on https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/students/.    

OCS: Rewards for Reading Program (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

We want you to read each week’s Professional Development section of the Rocket Docket and we want to reward you for staying informed. Read carefully and you will frequently find a prize buried amidst the Docket content. If you find…

OCS: Summer Counselor Drop-In Hours (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

JD: Monday – Friday: 2:00 – 4:00 pm LL.M.: Tuesday: 10:30 am -12:30 pm Wednesday: 3-5 pm Thursday: 2-4 pm Friday: 3-5 pm        

Application Deadline: June 1: American College of Employee Benefits Counsel: Employee Benefits Writing Competition (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Application deadline: Saturday, June 1, 2013 Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time in law school between August 15, 2012 and August 15, 2013 and seeking a J.D. or a graduate law degree (e.g., L.L.M. or S.J.D.). Papers must deal…

June 20: Summer Associates Annual Reception (2Ls)

Thursday, June 20, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 42 West 44th St. The New York City Bar and the New York Law Journal will host the annual welcoming reception in honor of summer associates and interns, their mentors and colleagues. Guests…

Application deadline: June 30: ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law: Law Student Reporters Program (1Ls, 2Ls)

Application deadline: June 30 Event date: August 8-11, 2013 in San Francisco, California Each year, the ABA-IPL hosts a program in which law students from around the country are selected to attend the ABA-IPL’s Annual Meeting as part of the…

Registration Deadline: July 14: Annual IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Friday, August 9, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Hyatt Regency, Crystal City This annual career fair provides interview opportunities for law students and lawyers with disabilities with participating employers. Students who are interested in participating must email Sneha Mody at…

Hot Jobs (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Following is a sample of job listings currently active on CSM.  You can find additional jobs, as well as get more information on the specific jobs listed below and apply for these jobs through the CSM System: https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Legal Intern…

May 9: Confidentiality in All its States: A Conference Showcasing a Cross-Section of Privacy and Confidentiality Related Issues (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Thursday, May 9, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, 42 West 44th St. RSVP to: commissions.ouvertes@avocatparis.org Council on International Affairs of the New York City Bar and the Paris-New York Commission of the Paris Bar present Confidentiality in All its States, a…

Party with PILC! Pro Bono Service Award & Farewell to 3L’s Reception – April 29 (VENUE CHANGE)

Please note that class levels were bumped on CSM/Symplicity so that when 3Ls tried to register they were not allowed because they are now listed as alums.  We have adapted the invite so that you can now register. —- You…

OCS: West Coast Market Information Session Video Recording – Now Available Online (1Ls, 2Ls)

The “West Coast Market Information Session” that took place on April 8 with Amber Handman is now live on-line. To view the presentation, go to: https://its.law.nyu.edu/careervideos/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.WestCoastMarketInfoSess2013  

Dean’s Roundtable with Martin F. Scheinman ’79, Arbitrator, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Regularly during the school year, the Dean hosts roundtable discussions with prominent guests who have utilized their law degrees in a variety of nontraditional ways. Over lunch with a small group of students, guests speak autobiographically about their work experiences,…

Dean’s Roundtable with David Lawrence ’80, Associate General Counsel and Global Head of the Business Intelligence Group at Goldman Sachs, on Thursday, April 25, 2013

Regularly during the school year, the Dean hosts roundtable discussions with prominent guests who have utilized their law degrees in a variety of nontraditional ways. Over lunch with a small group of students, guests speak autobiographically about their work experiences,…

JCO: Clerkship Dates & Deadlines Review (2Ls ONLY)

When: Wednesday, April 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Where:  Furman Hall, Room 216 What:  Review of New Hiring Plan Dates and Checklist The Judicial Clerkship Office will review the new hiring plan dates and will also explain the dates and deadlines…

OCS: April 22: Creating a Life in the Law: Personality, Practice, Priorities, and Path: [EIW Career Education] (1Ls, 2Ls)

Monday, April 22, 4:30-6:00 pm, Lipton Hall, D’Agostino Hall Panelists will discuss personality, work-life balance, pro bono opportunities, and career path correlations to various practice areas. Talk-show format, followed by Q & A, and informal “break out tables” to discuss…

Careers in Law Teaching for Diverse Students – April 24, 2013

Careers in Law Teaching  for Diverse Students: A Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:30pm Furman Hall Room 316 Speakers: Professor Alina Das Professor Troy McKenzie Are you interested in legal academia or thinking about becoming a law professor?  Please…

Professional Pathways Program: Academic Advising Sessions for 1Ls and 2Ls

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  |  12:25 PM – 1:50 PM Various Classrooms Click here to register now. Earlier this year, the Law School announced the launch of the Professional Pathways initiative, a collection of programs which will assist students prepare…

Judicial Clerkship Networking Reception (2Ls, 3Ls)

Wednesday, April 17, 7:30-9:30 pm, Furman Hall, Sexton Student Forum, 2nd Floor Register online (https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/students, click on the “Events” link) by Monday, April 15. The Judicial Clerkship Networking Reception for 2L and 3L students who are considering applying for judicial…

Spring 2013 Course Evaluations

From:               Kevin Anterline, Office of Records and Registration To:                   All Students Date:                April 12, 2013 Re:                   Spring 2013 Course Evaluations   On-line course evaluations will be available from Tuesday, April 23, 2013 through Tuesday, May 7, 2013  at the following…

April 16-17: Bloomberg Law: NYU Prepare to Practice (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Multiple panels scheduled between March 26 and April 17, NYU Law campus We invite you to use your academic Bloomberg Law account while working at your summer position, whether at a law firm, court, government, corporate, public interest – paid…

Scholarship Clinic (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Friday, April 12, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Vanderbilt Hall, Snow Dining Room This program is intended for those who plan to go on the law teaching market in the next 1-3 years, but all are welcome to attend. There…

OCS: How to Succeed As a Summer Associate and Throughout Your Legal Career: [EIW Career Education] (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls)

Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall RSVP via CSM Events tab. Panelists will provide tips and guidance relating to professionalism, general demeanor/behavior, work assignments, feedback/evaluations and office protocol to foster your success in your…

OCS: Field Trip to Meetup Corporate Offices (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Friday, April 12, 2:30 – 4:00 pm, 632 Broadway (Between Houston & Bleecker) David Pashman, NYU ’97, is General Counsel at Meetup, Inc. and will provide students with a bird’s eye view into his work, and talk to you about…

West Coast Connection Events (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls)

Monday, April 8th, 1:00-3:00 pm in Furman Hall, OCS – Individual Student Appointments 4:00-5:30 pm in Vanderbilt Hall 204 – West Coast Market Information Session, Featuring Amber Handman, an expert on the West Coast Law Firm Market http://www.sfbsearch.com/content.cfm/ID/20073 Amber will…

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP: Reception for Portuguese-Speaking JD Students (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls)

Monday, April 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, 919 Third Avenue Portuguese-speaking J.D. students are invited to join us for an evening reception. RSVP to Kevin LaMura by email: kclamura@debevoise.com or by phone: 212-909-1907. Casual dress. Please let us know if…

LAMP Moot Court (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm, Vanderbilt Hall, Room 206 College of Arts and Science and NYU Law alumni will judge moot court arguments in the case of AID v. Alliance for Open Society: “Does the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS,…

Conversations with In-House Counsel II (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Thursday, April 11,6:45 pm, New York Law School, 185 West Broadway Meet with a distinguished panel of in-house attorneys and hear about the peaks and valleys of working in-house. Panelists: Kim Bressant-Kibwe, Esq., The American Society for the Prevention of…

New Trends for Dispute Resolutions in China (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm, Location: TBD The upcoming Fireside Chat will feature Mr. Jingzhou Tao, Managing Partner of Dechert LLP’s Asia Office and author of several books about Chinese foreign investment, litigation and arbitration. Mr. Tao will explore the…

New York City Bar Association: Speed Networking (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Thursday, April 4, 6:30 -9:00 pm, 42 West 44th St. NYCBA will match you with the other professionals you most want to meet based on a few key components and take you through 8 rounds of 6 minute sessions. Plus,…

New York City Bar Association: Careers in Compliance (1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs)

Wednesday, April 3, 8:30 – 9:45 am, 42 West 44th St. Compliance attorneys are expected to assist in maintaining a level of honesty and fairness in the business practices of their organizations. Responsibilities include interpreting regulations and rules, implementing relevant…