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Andrea Loh (third from right) with other California attorneys |
Late last month, LCD Counselor and Director of Employee Outreach Andrea Loh spent a week in New York attending meetings with attorneys from several legal offices. Prior to that, in mid-June, Andrea attended the American Bar Association (ABA) Small Firm Conference in Newport Beach, in southern California, and met with employers from throughout California. This is part of a larger effort for LCD to develop relationships with employers in the Bay Area, as well as both inside and outside of California. The goal is to give our students an edge when applying to internships and jobs throughout the United States. As Director of Employee Outreach, it is Andrea’s mission to cultivate and develop these relationships.
For example, in New York, Andrea met with the head of the Juvenile Rights Division of the New York Legal Aid Society. The Legal Aid Society is currently accepting students for fall 2017 in the Adult Criminal Defense Division, Civil Division, and Juvenile Rights Division. These offices include more than 1,000 attorneys fighting for public interest causes—and the Society stresses a focus on diversity. As such, the Society will be hiring 40 interns for the summer, so this may be a great opportunity for relevant candidates.
In addition, the New York County District Attorney’s Office hires interns and attorneys from all over the country. They currently have a number of interns from California but are interested in receiving more applicants from the West Coast. This office is also looking for diverse candidates and encourages non-traditional students with prior work experience to apply. Further, this summer, the Office hired on 13 full-time Assistant District Attorneys who were previously interns—so an internship with the office will give you preference if you decide to apply for a full-time job there.
Appellate Advocates is another New York employer worth looking into. This organization receives assignments from courts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, focused on appellate work. They employ 40 attorneys who work on a wide range of cases. If you are interested in appellate work, this organization may be a great fit for you.
If any of these opportunities sound exciting to you, please book an appointment to meet with Andrea as soon as possible. She has personal relationships with the hiring managers and can get you on their radar. During the meeting, you can also discuss strategies for enhancing your application materials and getting a foot in the door. You can book an appointment through the LCD website or email Andrea directly at aloh@ggu.edu.
With these and a wealth of exciting opportunities inside and outside of California, it is to your advantage to keep an open mind when applying for internships and attorney positions.
