Wednesday, April 29, 2015
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
VH218

Please join the Information Law Institute and the Electronic Privacy Information Center for a discussion on the recently published book, Privacy in the Modern Age The Search for Solutions.

The threats to privacy are well know: the NSA tracks our phone calls, Google records where we go online, companies constantly lose our personal information, and our children are fingerprinted and their test scores saved for posterity.

Join contributing authors Helen Nissenbaum, Frank Pasquale, Sheila Kaplan and Faiza Patel as they offer insights into the solutions for the most critical privacy, data protection, and surveillance questions of our time. The discussion will be moderated by contributing editor Katherine Strandburg. Opening remarks by contributing editor Jeramie Scott.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

RSVP at https://epic.org/privacy-book/ny/

Dear Students,

Exams are coming up and it’s time to prepare your laptop for the exam period.  In-class exams require the use of a laptop configured with the exam software, Exam4. You must install the latest version and upload a Practice Exam using your Spring 2015 Exam ID by 2pm Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

The Practice Exam will require that you perform all the necessary steps in taking and submitting an exam, and once you have uploaded your exam file, a receipt of completion from the Exam4 software will be generated locally on your computer.  This receipt will only be generated after you upload your Practice exam.  Please follow the link below for Practice Exam instructions.

Visit the Exam4 page for instructions on installing the Exam4 software, taking a Practice Exam, a short How-To video, FAQ and a Features page.

• If any of your exams require use of multiple choice, or word counts for individual questions, please explore the FAQ and Features

To be considered compliant for Spring 2015 Finals, you must take and properly submit “Practice Exam Final” by 2pm Tuesday, May 5, 2015 and check your status in ExamReporter.  Don’t risk losing time during your exams!  For non-compliant students, the clock does not stop if you encounter a computer problem in the classroom.

Important

• Not sure of your compliance status? Find that, your Exam ID, and any successful exam uploads at ExamReporter
• Any previous Practice Exams do not count towards compliance (e.g. mid-semester exams, last semester’s/year’s finals, etc.)
• Make sure to use your current semester’s Exam ID

Make certain to give yourself enough time before the compliance deadline to go through this process. Contact ITS if you run into any issues.

Good luck with your exams!

Regards,
ITS Helpdesk
law.helpdesk@nyu.edu
(212) 992-8183

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NYU School of Law
Lipton Hall, D’Agostino Hall
108 West Third Street
New York, NY 10012

Please RSVP. 2 CLE credits available for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

On April 29th, please join the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law at NYU School of Law and the Ecologic Institute for a discussion about the German Energiewende (Energy Transition). This event will provide an opportunity to speak with experts with first-hand insight into the Energiewende and lessons it may hold for policymakers in New York State as they pursue their own comprehensive energy reforms.

Speakers:

Chris King, Global Chief Regulatory Officer, Smart Grid Services Siemens AG

Andreas Kraemer, Founder & Director Emeritus, Ecologic Institute in Berlin, Germany; and Founding Chairman, Ecologic Institute US

Georg Maue, First Secretary for Climate and Energy Issues, German Embassy

Michael Mehling, Executive Director, Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Eleanor Stein, Advisor for Special Projects, New York State Public Service Commission

Justin Gillis (moderator), Reporter, New York Times

This event was made possible by the generous support of the German Embassy in Washington DC and the Transatlatic Climate Bridge Program.

The responsibility:

• The Correspondents will be in charge of organizing at least one on‐campus NYCLA event together during the school year, such as a roundtable lunch with a senior practicing attorney. These types of events are left to the Correspondent’s creativity.
• The Correspondents will also be in charge of promoting NYCLA’s events on campus, specifically those geared to law students. NYCLA’s Marketing Department will send all promotional materials for these events to both Correspondents and to our main contact at the school. The Correspondents will do the informal marketing among friends, classmates, student organizations, and appropriate social media.

The support system:

• Both Correspondents will be working closely with the Chair of the Subcommittee on Law School Initiatives, NYCLA’s Membership Department, and top NYCLA Officers & Directors.

The benefits:

• A complimentary NYCLA membership
• Immediate access to every NYCLA Committee (Open Committee Structure)
• Programs designed specifically for law students, such as our Mentor Auction and Mock Job Interview Program
• Great resume builder
• Endless networking opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a NYCLA Correspondent, email Moon Kim in OCS at moon.kim@nyu.edu by Friday, May 8, 2015

The student ambassador position at the New York City Bar Association provides an opportunity for law students to take a leadership role within the Association. This is an excellent position for any law student ready to jump-start his/her career and gain visibility while developing a strong professional network in an association that includes 24,000 of the best legal minds in New York. The role of the student ambassador is to represent the New York City Bar Association by communicating the benefits of membership, promoting relevant events, increasing student engagement, and recruiting new members.

See attachment for more information: CityBarStudentAmbassadorProgram

If you are interested in becoming a NYBCA Student Ambassador, email Moon Kim in OCS at moon.kim@nyu.edu by Monday, May 4.

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

City Bar Members: Free
Non-Members: $10

The art of schmoozing, otherwise known as chatting with purpose, is still alive and well, and as important as ever for career and business development. In this engaging discussion, our panel of experts will teach you how to develop your schmoozing skills, providing tips on how to effectively and professionally speak to new contacts, colleagues and even potential mentors. We will cover on-line communications and how to convert those contacts into off-line professional relationships, as well as how to maintain those relationships. An informal reception will follow to allow you to try out your new skills.

Panelists: Paula T. Edgar, Principal, PGE LLC, President-Elect, Metropolitan Black Bar Association; Elish M. Cahalan, East Coast Director of Training & Development, Sidley Austin LLP

Sponsored by: Law Student Perspectives Committee, Susan D. Bainnson, Chair

RSVP Online: https://services.nycbar.org/iMIS/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SCHMOOZ415&WebsiteKey=f71e12f3-524e-4f8c-a5f7-0d16ce7b3314

Learn about building an exciting future in the financial services industry.

Join our interactive webinar to learn about Credit Suisse, Associate roles in Investment Banking and Private Banking, and the application and interview process. Hear from Credit Suisse employees in the departments who also have law school degrees. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Investment Banking and Private Banking Relationship Manager Information Session

Where: Online Webinar – Register before April 28^th to receive login information

When: April 28^th, 2015, 5:00 PM Eastern Time

REGISTER HERE (Registration closes at midnight on April 27)

(This webinar is designed for 1Ls in preparation for 2L summer recruiting.)

Credit Suisse Firm Overview

Credit Suisse is a global financial services company providing Private Banking & Wealth Management services, and Investment Banking services and expertise, to companies, institutions and high-net-worth clients. We are active in more than 50 countries and employ over 46,000 people.  We look for people with a wide range of experiences, interests and degrees who will add fresh perspectives to our business. A career with us means that you can help shape our future.

Following is a sample of job listings currently active on CSM. You can find additional jobs, as well as get more information on the specific jobs listed below and apply for these jobs through the CSM Job Postings Tab: https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/students.

1. Summer Research Assistant (1Ls, 2Ls); Non-Profit, New York, NY – CSM 438466. Small foundation seeks student to conduct research that would guide evaluation of 2 or 3 potential areas of foundation’s public interest activity.

2. Summer Associate (1Ls, 2Ls); Law Firm, New York, NY – CSM ID 438517. Our interns become lawyers in training and are part of the legal team and learn on the case or deal.

3. Summer Intern (1Ls, 2Ls); Corporate, New York, NY – CSM ID 438527. Job duties and responsibilities: Manage legal contract templates, including reviewing suite of templates, revising and implementing conforming changes across the template library; Conduct legal research on a variety of special projects; Review vendor agreements and relay important business terms to stakeholders.

4. Associate (3Ls); Law Firm, New York, NY – CSM ID 438516. Firm’s New York office is looking for 3L students to join our highly regarded Corporate & Securities group.

5. Attorney (LLMs); Law Firm, Beijing, China – CSM 438540. A global law firm is seeking attorneys with an LL.M. degree to work in its office in Beijing. Ideal candidates should possess an interest in cross-border transactions, including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure development, foreign direct investment, and project financing.

We want you to read each week’s OCS Docket entries and we want to reward you for staying informed. Read carefully and you will frequently find a prize buried amidst the OCS content.  If you find the prize and want to participate in a drawing for it, write by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday to law.careers@nyu.edu with the subject line “Reading Reward”. We will select randomly from the submitted entries. Prizes range in value and include a private study room in the OCS Interview Suite during exam period; books written by NYU Law alumni; a free night at a Hilton hotel; movie tickets; lunch with a hiring partner or recruiting administrator of a major NYC law firm; a suite at the Early Interview Week hotel in August; among others.  These prizes are donated and do not come from tuition funds.

JD:
Monday: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:  11:00 – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 

LLM :

No LLM Drops from Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24. Students can either email Clara Solomon (clara.solomon@nyu.edu) or go to the following JD Drop-ins:
Monday: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.

If you are still seeking summer 2015 employment, please contact the receptionist (212-998-6090) to make an appointment to meet with an OCS or PILC counselor or to inquire about drop-in hours.

The video recording of How to Succeed as a Summer Associate…and Throughout Your Legal Career is now available online. You can watch the video here: http://www.law.nyu.edu/careerservices/resourcesandforms/videos. Watching the video qualifies for 1L EIW Career Educational credit.

To stay abreast of legal news and help you develop your practice area knowledge and subsequently inform your EIW firm selection, visit the Newsletter Alerts section on the Law.com Network at http://www.alm.law.com/jsp/law/newsletters.jsp.  Readers can choose from a variety of news and subject specific email products. From the Law.com Daily Newswire, which brings you stories from across the network, to the Careerist which provides insight into the job market, newsletters are current and may be delivered right to your email inbox.

If you have read this, you qualify for the Reading Reward. This week’s prize will be an NYU cell wallet. To enter the raffle, send an email to law.careers@nyu.edu with the subject line “Reading Reward” by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21.

There are four event requirements for EIW:

1. 1 Strike-A-Match Session (April 2)
   If you did not attend Strike-A-Match, you must watch the video of the presentation. Please call the receptionist at 212-998-6090 to schedule a time to view the video in the Office of Career Services (Furman Hall, 4th Floor).
2. 1 Career Educational Event
   If you have not yet fulfilled the Career Educational requirement, you should have received an email from our office on March 25. In order to fulfill the requirement, please watch a career educational video online (http://www.law.nyu.edu/careerservices/resourcesandforms) and email the name of the video to law.careers@nyu.edu. Please ensure that you watch a video that states, “Qualifies as an EIW Career Educational Event for 1Ls” in the title.
3. 1 Mini-Mock Interview with an OCS counselor (Now through April 24)
   See more information here: http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/apr-3-24-mandatory-for-eiw-participation-mini-mock-interview-sessions-1ls/17225/

4. 1 Interview Skills Workshop (August 4)

If you did not attend Strike-A-Match on Thursday, April 2 and plan to participate in EIW, you must watch the video of the presentation. Please call the receptionist at 212-998-6090 to schedule a time to view the video in the Office of Career Services (Furman, Hall, 4^th Floor).

SAVE THE DATE: Early Interview Week (EIW) 2015

This year, Early Interview Week (EIW) will be held August 12-14 at the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel in Times Square. This is our largest interview program for 2L and 3L JD students seeking a summer or permanent job, primarily in the private sector.

There will be public sector employment opportunities at EIW 2015 as well.  Currently, Bredhoff & Kaiser, P.L.L.C. (Public Interest Litigation and Labor Law – Washington, D.C.) (2Ls only), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (3Ls only), House of Representatives – Office of Legislative Counsel (2Ls, 3Ls), Public Defender Service (2Ls, 3Ls), Federal Reserve Board (2Ls, 3Ls), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (2Ls only) (all in Washington, DC) are confirmed to participate in EIW 2015. There may be additional public sector employers, as well.

Please mark your calendars accordingly!

Please direct all inquiries regarding Early Interview Week to law.careers@nyu.edu, using the Subject Line: Early Interview Week Inquiry.

The address for the Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Symplicity site is http://law-patent-csm.symplicity.com/students.

RESEARCHING EMPLOYERS

In order to decide how to bid, students registered to participate in the Loyola Patent Interview Program will want to research employers. The bidding deadline is April 30, so registered students have plenty of time to research the employers and make the most of their 32 bids. Please note that the resume packets the employers receive are in alphabetical order, and do not note the date of the bid. So, students do not gain an advantage by being the first to bid on an employer, and the order in which students submit their bids does not matter.

Students participating in the Loyola Patent Interview Program should conduct their employer research on the Patent Program page, not the Employers page. The filters on the Employers page have not been customized for the program and will not produce meaningful search results. Also, please note that all employers participating in the program will appear on the Employers page, while only the employers interviewing a student’s class year will appear as bidding options on the Patent Program page. Accordingly, doing research on the Patent Program page will ensure that all employers students identify as good matches will be available for students to bid on.

Loyola recommends that students review the employers’ websites to learn more about their various offices and practice areas.

EMPLOYER SPECIAL REQUESTS
Several employers have made special requests regarding how to place bids on their firms. These requests are included in the “Hiring Requirements” section of each schedule and are also listed on the Symplicity homepage.

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions about which employers your background best suits you for, the various areas of patent practice (e.g. Litigation v. Patent Prosecution), what your bidding strategy should be, etc. to a counselor in the Office of Career Services.  For questions or to schedule an appointment, please email law.careers@nyu.edu or call 212-998-6090.

Loyola University Chicago School of law is hosting the 2015 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 in downtown Chicago, Illinois.  For more information on the program, please refer to the Loyola Patent Program website at: http://www.luc.edu/law/career/patent_students.html.

Please note that registration for this program closed on Monday, March 9.  Please do not contact Loyola to request a late registration; if you have questions about registration, please contact the Patent Program Liaison in our office, Jennifer Leibowitz at jennifer.leibowitz@nyu.edu.   

Last year roughly 135 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,400 law students from across the country participated in the program. The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and transcripts to bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the materials of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program. Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

The address for the Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Symplicity site is http://law-patent-csm.symplicity.com/students.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR STUDENTS 

Thursday, April 30: Deadline for Student Bidding
Monday, June 22: Initial interview schedules available on CSM
Monday, June 22 – Wednesday, June 24: Interview Cancellation Period
Friday, June 26: Final Schedules available on Symplicity
Wednesday, July 29: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox Welcome Reception
(Open to all participating students)
Thursday, July 30 & Friday, July 31: 2015 Patent Law Interview Program

Please contact the Patent Program Liaison in our office Jennifer Leibowitz (jennifer.leibowitz@nyu.edu) with any questions.

Wednesday, April 29, 12:25 – 1:50 p.m., Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall
RSVP to ncpl.info@nyu.edu

Please join Professor Jill Manny for the Annual Nonprofit General Counsels Panel. Panelists are:

• Bonnie S. Brier, Retired Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of New York University
• Sharon H. Cott, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Adair Iacono, Corporate Counsel of the Vera Institute of Justice
• Kenneth T. Monteiro, Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel of the Ford Foundation
• Jonathan Ng, Global Legal Director of Ashoka
• Gail Aidinoff Scovell, General Counsel of the Open Society Foundations

See attached panelists’ biographies: Nonprofit Career Panel Bios 2015

A brown bag lunch will be made available. If you would like to attend the panel or have any questions, please contact Aden Munassar at (212) 998-6168 or ncpl.info@nyu.edu.

Friday, April 24

All LLM students graduating between September 2014 and August 2015  must complete the mandatory LLM Employment and Student Satisfaction Survey in order to receive Convocation Ceremony tickets!

INSTRUCTIONS ARE DIFFERENT FOR JD AND LLM STUDENTS. PLEASE BE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE CORRECT INFORMATION:

LLM STUDENTS

1. Login to CSM at: https://law-nyu-csm.symplicity.com/students
2. You will be taken directly to the Surveys page. Click on the Respond button on the left (next to “Reply Required”). Note that you will not be able to access other parts of the CSM system (job listings, events, resources) if you have not completed the survey.
3. Complete all of the fields. Please note: Occasionally, when you make a selection the screen will reload with additional fields to complete; simply scroll back down to where you left off and continue completing the survey. You will be asked questions about your post-graduation employment plans as well as your experiences at NYU School of Law. For the employment section, please indicate your status/plans AFTER graduation from the LLM (i.e., do not indicate “enrolled in a full time degree program” because you are at NYU Law; only indicate “enrolled in a full time degree program” if you plan to pursue post-LLM studies).
4. Click “finalize” to submit the survey. You may always edit the survey after clicking “finalize.”
5. You may want to print out a copy of your completed survey as confirmation of your submission.
6. Click the “Log Out” link on the upper right, next to your name to exit.