Career Development
About Us:
Our office is here to counsel students when defining their career path, educate students on diverse legal career options, collaborate with student groups to present relevant programming, provide helpful resources, and connect with legal employers and alumni.
Our Staff:
- Akua Akyea, Associate Dean for Career Development
- Michaela Azemi, Director of Pro Bono Services & Externships
- Brianna Kosowitz, Director of Recruitment Programs & Administration
- Carl Rizzi, Director of Judicial Clerkships
- Virginia Clarke, Director of Career Services
- Deirdre Hay, Director of LL.M. and International Career Services
- Jasmine Harper, Career Services Program Assistant
- Lisa Carberry, Administrative Assistant
- Amy Tai, Attorney Counselor
Meet with Us:
128 Hughes Hall, 607-255-5873, cls-careers@cornell.edu
Monday – Thursday 8:00AM – 4:30PM ; Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Available for in-person, phone and Zoom appointments – Dean Akyea ; Director Azemi; Director Rizzi ; Director Hay (LL.M) ; Amy Tai (Public sector & Non-Profits)
To reserve an interview room in the Career Development suite, please contact Lisa Carberry
Explore Careers
Private Sector
Serves students and alumni interested in careers in the private sector, including law firms and corporations.
Judicial Clerkships
Coordinates post-graduate judicial clerkship advising, programming, and resources in conjunction with the Faculty Clerkship Committee.
Public Sector
Advises students and alumni interested in working in the public interest, including government entities, non-profit organizations, public defenders, and prosecutorial offices.
LL.M & Graduate Legal Studies
Provides career support to all Graduate Legal Studies students. Coordinates international advising programs and the ISIP career fair for General LL.M students
Employer Programs:
Make sure to log into your Symplicity account for access to jobs, events, and job search resources.
Career Program Recordings
Intro to the August Job Fair (March 2023)
Pro Bono Scholars Information Program (February 2023)
The Nuts & Bolts of Judicial Clerkships (January 2023)
1L Cover Letter & Resume Overview (November 2022)
Externship Information Session (November 2022)
Interview & Networking Webinar (November 2021)
Externship Information Session (November 2021)
Introduction to the 1L Summer Job Search (November 2021)
Resume & Cover Letter Webinar (October 2021)
You, Your Career & Cornell Law: Intro to Cornell Law Career Development (Sept 2021)
Careers Newsletter
A weekly newsletter of upcoming events, opportunities and education resources brought to you by Cornell Law Career Development.