The Second-Annual JLSA Career Day
The Second Annual JLSA Career Day at Cornell Law School is an exciting opportunity for students to connect with legal professionals across various fields. Hosted by the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA), this event features panel discussions, networking sessions, and career insights from distinguished alumni and accomplished legal professionals. Our programming aims to highlight what it means to be a young Jewish attorney and how to balance Jewish values and the legal environment.
JLSA 2025 Career Day Themes
Panel 1
What does it mean to be a Big Law Attorney? How do I succeed in securing a job and excel in my role?
What it means to excel in a Big Law Firm environment as a young attorney and how to secure a job at a leading firm.
A deep dive into what it means to work in the public sector, what types of jobs are available for young attorneys in the public sector, and how to secure a public sector opportunity.
Panel 2
Preserving the Jewish Identity as a Young Lawyer.
How do Jewish identities intersect while working with other attorneys? How to succeed in your role while observing your Jewish Faith.
Agenda
Friday, February 28, 2025
10:00 – 10:25 AM
Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall
Coffee and Check in
Check in and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry to start the day!
10:25 – 10:50 AM
Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall
Tour of the Law School
Students will take our visiting attorneys on a short tour of the Law School.
11:30 – 12:30 PM
184, Myron Taylor Hall
Opening Remarks and What does it mean to be a Big Law Attorney? How can I succeed in securing a job and excel in my role?
Welcoming Remarks followed by a Q&A style panel moderated by Abraham Kassin, co-president of JLSA. Topics to be discussed include navigating practice area selection, recruitment, reconciling the Jewish and BigLaw calendar, and maintaining a Jewish identity.
Panelists:
Shai Berman (Columbia Law ’20), Associate, Weil
Rachel Wolf (Cornell Law ’20), Associate, Milbank
Boaz Goldwater (Cornell Law ’20), Associate, David Polk
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PM
184, Myron Taylor Hall
Preserving the Jewish Identity as a Young Lawyer
How do Jewish identities intersect while working with other attorneys? How to succeed in your role while observing your Jewish Faith. Moderated by Blake Sanford, Career Development Chairman of JLSA, and Jessica Tshering Rosberger, Community Engagement and Religious Holidays Chair
Panelists:
Emma Grunhaus (Cornell Law ’24), Law Clerk, Ropes & Grey
Amanda Wigler (Duke Law ’23), Associate, Willkie
Rachel Wolf (Cornell Law ’20), Associate, Milbank
2:45 – 4:45 PM
As Assigned
Mock Interview and Resume Review
4:45 – 6:30 PM
Break
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Gallery, Myron Taylor Hall
Shabbat Dinner
A gathering to welcome in Shabbat and celebrate the end of the second annual JLSA Career Day.
Sponsors
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