The Second-Annual JLSA Career Day

Email cls_studentactivities@cornell.edu to learn more about ways to interact with our students and their career goals. This event will occur on February 28, 2025

JLSA 2025 Career Day Themes

Panel 1
What does it mean to be a Big Law Attorney? How to succeed in securing a job and excelling in my role.

What it means to excel in a Big Law Firm environment as a young attorney and how to succeed in securing 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
Location TBD

Coffee and Check in

Check in and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry to start the day!

10:25 – 10:50 AM
Location TBD

Tour of the Law School

Students will take our visiting attorneys on a short tour of the Law School.

11:00 – 12:15 PM
Location TBD

Opening Remarks and What does it mean to be a Big Law Attorney? How to succeed in securing a job and excelling in my role?

Welcoming Remarks followed by a Q&A style panel moderated by Shaina Zagari, 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.

12:15 – 1:15 PM
Location TBD

Lunch

1:15 – 2:30 PM
Location TBD

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 Abraham Kassin, co-President of JLSA.

2:45 – 4:15 PM
As Assigned

Mock Interview and Resume Review

5:15 – 7:30 PM
Location TBD

Break

7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location TBD

Shabbat Dinner

A gathering to welcome in Shabbat and celebrate the end of the second annual JLSA Career Day.

Sponsors

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