During your LLM year, you will take part in a curriculum that offers transactional classes as well as clinical opportunities and simulation courses. In the Graduate Lawyering Program, foreign-trained students learn skills to practice effectively in the US and global legal environments. Graduate Affairs counselors will advise you about academics, activities, and social events that will enrich your experience.
Summer
Academics
- Visit the Enrolling Students site.
- Sign up for an advising appointment with Office of Graduate Affairs.
- Register for Fall and Spring classes.
- Consider applying to work on a journal.
- If taking the New York Bar Exam, submit documents to NY BOLE to establish eligibility.
- Take Introduction to US Law.
- Attend Orientation.
Fall Semester
Fall Semester
Academics
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Finalize Fall class schedule during the first week of the Fall semester and Spring schedule during Spring bidding rounds.
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Attend sessions on taking exams and non-credit legal English classes.
Outside of Class
- Attend Student Groups Fair to explore student organizations.
- Check out the activities of the Law School's centers and institutes.
- Access University resources such as NYU’s Center for Student Life and International Students Center.
- Contact the Public Interest Law Center (PILC) to learn about pro bono opportunities.
Careers
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Attend job search workshops hosted by the Office of Career Services (OCS) and PILC.
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Meet with career counselors for one-on-one appointments to develop job search strategy.
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Begin to access the Career Services Manager (CSM) system online for job listings and search resources.
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For public interest students, also begin to review positions posted on the CHRGJ's job board.
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Attend networking events and information sessions hosted by OCS and PILC.
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Sign up for the Fall On-Campus Interview Program for Tax and International Tax LLMs. (September-November)
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Foreign-Trained LLMs submit applications online for the January International Student Interview Program (ISIP). (October)
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Apply for some post-graduate public interest fellowships. (November-December)
Spring Semester
Academics
- Consider writing a paper.
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If you are taking the NY bar, apply to sit for the exam (April); submit to the Law School’s Records Office a Certificate of Attendance. (May)
Outside of Class
- Participate in pro bono work; contact PILC to learn about opportunities.
- Consider working as a research assistant.
Careers
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Attend the International Student Interview Program (ISIP) and related networking events. (January)
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Apply for some post-graduate public interest fellowships. (January – March)
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Participate in the Spring On-Campus Interview Program for Tax LLM Students. (January-March)
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Attend the Taxation Interview Program (TIP) in Washington, DC. (February)
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Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) if seeking work in the US. (February)
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Continue to apply to positions posted on CSM, CHRGJ's Job Board, and elsewhere.
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Meet with career counselors to discuss continued career strategy and networking.