Careers

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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.