Launching Your Legal Career: Entry

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Launching Your Legal Career: Entry-Level Roles

Launching Your Legal Career: Entry-Level Roles
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Format: Webinar

Program Fee:
Students or Alumni of Sponsoring Schools: Free
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25

This program is part of the New Lawyer Institute. Students and Alumni from sponsoring law schools: To ensure your free registration, please update the 'law school' section under Manage My Account prior to registering, or register using your law school email address.

Please Note: A final confirmation containing the Zoom link and Access Code to join the event will be sent to ALL registrants 2 hours prior to the start of the event.

Description:
This program brings together practitioners and hiring representatives who offer a candid, insider’s perspective on entry-level roles across the private sector, public sector, and the court system. These early-career positions often serve as exceptional launching pads, providing the skills, exposure, and professional grounding essential for long-term success.

Our distinguished panel will discuss what employers truly look for in new graduates and share practical guidance on how applicants can distinguish themselves throughout the hiring process. For anyone evaluating next steps or seeking clarity on the range of opportunities available after graduation, this program offers a valuable, clear-eyed understanding of the pathways and expectations that shape entry-level legal roles.

Speakers:
Jonathan Himmelstein, Recruitment Coordinator, Kennedys
Alfred Toussaint, Director, Housing Unit CAMBA Legal Services
Lauren Semino, Chief of Staff, Division of Family Court Legal Services

Sponsoring Committee:
New Lawyer Institute, Mary Fitzpatrick & Gregory Brown, Jr., Co-Chairs

Cosponsoring Committee:
Law Student Perspectives, Caroline M. Gentile, Chair

Thank you to our sponsoring law schools: