The 2025 OutLaw Career Workshop includes speakers, panels, and a rigorous mock-interview program, all tailored to help LGBTQIA+ students navigate the law firm and public interest recruiting process. The workshop gives OutLaw members the opportunity to meet LGBTQIA+ attorneys, ask them questions, and find lifelong friends and mentors.

Friday, February 7

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Saturday, February 8

8:00-8:55 AM

9:00-9:15 AM

Coffee Hour

Opening Remarks

Jeena Patel, Co-President of Outlaw, will deliver the opening remarks.

9:15-10:15 AM

Big Law Panel

This panel will discuss life as a Big Law attorney, including dialogue about the status of LGBTQ+ big law attorneys.

10:30-11:30 AM

Public Interest Law Panel

This panel will discuss public interest work, including how to find these opportunities and what kind of work public interest attorneys may do. This will also include dialogue about the status of LGBTQ+ public interest attorneys.

11:35-12:35 PM

Clerkships and Fellowships

This panel will discuss how to land a clerkship or fellowship and what those positions entail.

12:35-1:35 PM

Lunch

1:40-2:25 PM

Interview Tips

This panel will discuss re-centering yourself and your motivations throughout your career and the potential of career paths in the law. Participants will also hear about how to ace a legal interview.

2:30-3:15 PM
Held throughout the Law School

Mock Interviews

Students will participate in mock interviews with participating attorneys throughout the law school and virtually.

3:30-4:15 PM

Unwritten Rules

A panel of esteemed Cornell Law School alumni will share the inside scoop on unwritten rules, and why recognizing and understanding them are essential for success.

4:20 PM

Closing Remarks

Kylie Yeatman, Co-President of OutLaw, will deliver closing remarks.

Sponsors

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Please email cls_studentactivities@cornell.edu to learn more about other ways to get involved and sponsor our Career Days!