On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Center for Career Education (CCE) hosted leading organizations working in law and international affairs for an industry showcase discussing industry changes and best practices for students to break into the fields.
Kobre & Kim, LLP; The New Lines Institute; the New York Office of the Attorney General; and the United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate Program (JAG) each provided a unique perspective on the field, the skills needed to succeed, and pathways to internships and employment.
Kobre & Kim were represented by Melissa Guerin and Hannah Weil, who provided insight into the cross-platform law firm. The firm addresses legal, financial, and business challenges for their clients across multiple regions, focusing on cross-border litigation and investigations. Kobre & Kim offer internship and mentorship programs that provide hands-on experience, in addition to financial support for professional certifications and stipends to learn different languages and work across borders!
When discussing their own career trajectories, Hannah and Melissa stressed the importance of doing legal research during their undergraduate years and developing an understanding of financial transactions and liability management. They also discussed how experience at the firm can support interns and full-time employees considering law school. By tailoring your resume and building a multi-national focused mindset, you can be sure your application will be considered at Kobre & Kim.
Faisal Itani from The New Lines Institute discussed the think tank’s work at the intersection of national security, foreign policy, and international law. New Lines focuses on counterterrorism, emerging technology, and international relations, producing policy analysis from a multi-partisan viewpoint. New Lines offers a Master’s in Strategy and Policy Fellowship Program in which fellows develop strong analytical and writing skills, gain a knowledge of international relations, and learn how to analyze geopolitical conflict within complex policy environments. New Lines is hiring recent graduates and emphasizes upward mobility. Young professionals can engage in research, analysis, and technology policy, while working with foreign governments trailblazing new policies.
Sharing insights into the inner workings of state government, Sakeet Milind Pradhan from the New York Office of the Attorney General represented the office as a whole while also discussing his specific role as an Assistant Attorney General of Antitrust. The Attorney General is the representative of New York in litigation, focusing on consumer protection, economic justice, and internet regulation. Pradhan emphasized the importance of internships prior to law school and of exploring different types of legal careers before specializing in one. Currently, the New York Office of the Attorney General is opening full-time positions on LionSHARE, powered by Handshake. Pradhan advised applicants to include a well-crafted writing sample and consider philosophy in the law and other interdisciplinary studies to strengthen your legal foundation.
Thomas Sheehy and Chelsea Lucas detailed the Judge Advocate Program (JAG) at the United States Marine Corps, which offers a structured path through law school while providing real-world trial experience. Participants in the Judge Advocate Program provide trial counsel and defense counsel and serve in other legal roles. The Marine Corps works with trial advocacy to provide hands-on experience central to the Marine Corps JAG experience, but there are many hands-on positions available at the organization.
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