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1L Judicial Externships Student Panel
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMembers of the Class of 2024 will discuss their judicial externships, including the application process, types of assignments, interaction with judges and clerks, and opportunities to view court proceedings.
Careers in Climate: Impact EC/VC
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis event is open to SLS and GSB students only. A conversation with associates at local firms who have an emerging companies / venture capital practice that focuses on organizations doing social impact or climate work, either as mission-driven for-profits or as PBCs / non-profits. Joining the panel are: Jesse Finfrock Jesse is an attorney […]
1L Spotlight Lunch – M&A
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe speakers will be Keith Flaum and Debbie Oh from Hogan Lovells.
1L Diversity Fellowship Student Panel
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a discussion on how to identify and apply for law firm diversity fellowships. The panel will be made up of 2Ls and 3Ls who worked at firms their 1LÂ summer and received diversity fellowships. Topics to be discussed include the application process, how to interview effectively, the pros and cons of working […]
1L Spotlight Lunch – Emerging Companies
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe speakers will be Kevin Gibson and Sale Kwon from Cooley.
1L Spotlight Lunch – Appellate Litigation
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe speakers will be Kate Meeks and Tessa Gellerson, from Gibson Dunn.
BigLaw Firm 1L Summer Hiring Panel
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you interested in working at a law firm your 1L summer? Do you have questions about the law firm job search process? If yes, then we invite you to join us for a panel talk where law firm recruiters will share valuable insights into their hiring process including what makes candidates stand out.
Cisco Legal Happy Hour
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you interested in working in-house? Join Cisco’s in-house attorneys for appetizers and refreshments and learn about Cisco’s Summer Legal Internship for 1Ls! Please RSVP by Friday, November 11, 2022, 1pm PT, but you are welcome to stop by on the day of the event.
1L Spotlight Lunch – General Litigation
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe speakers will be Aviva Gilbert and Alex Reese, from Farella.
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor the Class of 2024 Join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to learn about the timeline for applying for clerkships in June 2023 on the Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan. Learn how you can use your 2L year to plan for the application process, including researching judges, preparing application materials, and selecting recommenders.
Class of 2023: Clerkships – Applying as a 3Ls or Alum?
OnlineClass of 2023: Clerkships – Applying as a 3Ls or Alum? Whether you’ve already started applying and are still looking or haven’t even begun your clerkship search yet, we can help with logistics and strategy. Join us virtually to talk about applying as a 3L or alum when the hiring plan no longer governs your application timing.
Cultural Differences and Transitions
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis workshop touches on the cultural transitions one could experience when moving from their home country to a new one. Recognizing and managing such differences could be the key to successfully planning and executing your networking strategy. As you navigate your way into different social and professional settings, awareness of the changes that are happening […]
Non-Law Business Job Search Presentation
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThinking about the possibility of a non-law business job for a summer or at some point after law school? Wondering if your background and experience might be a good fit for consulting firms, venture capital firms, private equity funds, investment banking or business/corporate development positions? Join OCS for an informal presentation on searching for a […]
Career Panel: Transitioning Back and Forth Between Government and BigLaw
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInterested in learning more about transitioning between BigLaw and government positions? If so, please join us for an informative panel. Attorneys who have substantial experience working in both the government and BigLaw will discuss their career transitions, factors that played a role in those decisions, and general advice for moving between government and BigLaw. Panelists: Winston Chan […]
In-House Panel
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInterested in learning more about working in-house? Thinking about an in-house counsel position at some point in your career? If so, please join us for an informative talk! Attorneys will speak about topics such as their day-to-day and useful skills and tips. Panelists: Alex Chen - Senior Patent Counsel, ByteDance Jimmy Yun - Director and […]
Small / Midsize Law Firms Panel
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWondering what it is like to work at a small / midsize law firm? Then please join us for an informative talk where attorneys will discuss the challenges and rewards of working at a smaller firm and how to best prepare for this career path. Panelists: Kaitlyn Gardner (SLS '16) - Associate , Coblentz Law Mary […]
LLM Career Strategy: Navigating the Basics
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWant to learn more about navigating the U.S. legal market as an international attorney from LL.Ms? Please join us for a Q&A panel with Andres C Mena, partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. and Laura Rupenian, partner at Gibson Dunn. Both speakers completed an LL.M in the U.S. before finding positions here.
How to Get a Job You’ll Really Like
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Shanin Specter, founding partner of Kline & Specter, P.C. in Philadelphia, and adjunct professor at SLS for a lunchtime talk. He’ll outline how to get a job you’ll really like and achieve professional satisfaction. The presentation will be focused around survey research, articles in the legal literature and Mr. Specter’s professional experience. Mr. Specter will […]
LLM Workshop: OPT Presentation for F-1 Visa Holders
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIf you are on an F-1 visa and will be applying for OPT, please join us for this presentation! An advisor from the Bechtel Center will be at the law school to discuss the deadlines and paperwork necessary for applying for OPT. Please note that there will be several OPT sessions held by Bechtel during […]
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply, Part II
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFor the Class of 2024 Join Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman to learn more about the clerkship application process. We’ll introduce OSCAR, review the timeline, highlight our resources, and answer your questions.
Fall 2023 OCI Orientation
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLearn how to maximize your OCI experience: Who is coming to OCI? Should I participate? Key dates Overview of the bidding process Researching employers Dual PI/PS searches Splitting your 2L summer Initial Fall 2023 OCS one-on-one advising appointments Attendance is strongly encouraged for those planning to participate in Fall OCI and is a prerequisite before […]
How to Navigate a Career in Big Law: Coast to Coast
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join representatives from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for a lunchtime panel on the topic of: How to Navigate a Career in Big Law: Coast to Coast. Lunch will be served at 12:45pm. We hope to see you there!
SLATA: Tech Transactions Law in Silicon Valley
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSLATA invites you to join Fenwick, Goodwin, and Cooley attorneys for a lunch panel talk on tech transactions law, including discussions on how tech transactions lawyers interact with general corporate lawyers. Lunch will be served courtesy of the firms in the hallway outside Room 190 and eaten during the panel, followed by an opportunity to […]
OCS and Levin Center Present: Preparing for Summer Internships
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesDo you want to learn about how to maximize your summer internship experience? Come learn about how to build connections and gain skills to make the most of this summer. This program is a joint session with the Levin Center and OCS (Office of Career Services). Zeenat Basrai and Shafaq Khan will be hosting this event.
2L Job Search Panel and Mixer
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs you start thinking about and preparing for your 2L private sector summer job search, you probably have lots of questions. With so many employers to choose from, how do you begin to tell them apart? One good way to start is to ask your 2L and 3L classmates about their law firm job search […]