Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2025

The Black Law Student Association (BLSA), Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA), and Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) are pleased to host the 14th Annual Professional Development Bootcamp (“Bootcamp”) for their members. Bootcamp connects students with Cornell alumni in private practice and public interest practice throughout the United States to foster professional development skills, provide an opportunity for networking, and a venue for students to learn about a variety of practice areas and settings.

Please check back for more information soon!

Friday, March 7

Attire: Business Formal

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Cornell University Statler Hotel

Welcome Reception

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA student leaders will welcome attorneys and students with a reception.

Saturday, March 8

Attire: Business Formal

9:00-10:00 AM
The Gallery
Myron Taylor Hall

Check-in and Breakfast

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA will welcome students and attorneys to the day’s programming.

10:00-10:20 AM
Landis Auditorium,
184 Myron Taylor Hall

Keynote Speaker

10:30-11:45 AM
Panel Session 1 Concurrent Sessions

New York City Big Law + Unwritten Rules of Big Law

Attorneys at law firms with an array of practices will present on their experiences and career trajectories in the New York City market. Big Law attorneys discuss some of the unwritten best practices for managing life within a law firm and will present on their personal experiences.

Public Interest

Attorneys in public interest jobs with a wide array of practice will present on their experiences and career trajectories.

Alternative Markets in Big Law + Unwritten Rules of Big Law

Attorneys at law firms with a wide array of practice outside the New York City Market will present on their experiences and career trajectories. Big Law attorneys discuss some of the unwritten best practices for managing life within a law firm and will present on their personal experiences.

12:00-1:15 PM
Panel Session 2 Concurrent Sessions

Clerkships

Former and current judicial clerks, including Cornell’s Director of Judicial Clerkships, will present on their experiences and the values of clerkships.

Alternative Careers

Attorneys who have found successful careers outside of the Big Law will present on their experiences and career trajectory.

1:15-2:15 PM

Lunch

2:15-3:30 PM Panel Session 3

What Recruiters Are Looking For

Legal Recruiters in multiple law firms will discuss what they look for in candidates and what will help students stand out in 2L recruiting.

3:45-4:45 PM
Held throughout Cornell Law School

Mock interviews

Attorney volunteers will conduct one-on-one mock interviews and provide feedback to participating students

4:50-5:00 pm
Landis Auditorium, 184 Myron Taylor Hall

Closing remarks

BLSA, LALSA, and NALSA student leaders will deliver closing remarks.

A small reception will follow the end of the program from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. More information will be shared in the Spring!

Guest Information

Getting around Ithaca. Many hotels offer shuttles from the airport, including the Statler Hotel from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily. Check with the front desk of your hotel to arrange transportation. TCAT now has a Google Trip planner to assist with getting from the airport or downtown to campus. Uber and Lyft are also available throughout Ithaca.

Parking at the Statler. Valet parking and self-parking are available at or near the Statler Hotel.

Parking at the Law School. Parking is available in several lots directly behind the Law School and no permit is required after 5 PM on Friday. If you are planning to visit the Law School during the day on Friday, you can pay to park utilizing Park Mobile spaces on-campus or park at the nearby municipal lot in Collegetown.

Sponsors

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