| Began Work In | Expected | ||||
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| Lawyers | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||
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| Experienced | 31 | 73 | 80 | ||
| Entry-level | 31 | 71 | 70 | ||
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| Post-3Ls | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2Ls | 24 | 26 | 25 | ||
| 1Ls | 8 | 18 | 20 | ||
| Semester Interns | 35 | 55 | 50 | ||
| Number of 2022 entry-level attorneys who were former interns | 16 |
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| Number of 2022 2Ls considered for attorney offers | 27 |
| Number of offers made | 27 |
| Prefer significant prior experience in area? | Case-by-case |
| For attorney hires, do you require bar admission? | Yes |
| For attorney hires, do you require prior practice experience? | No |
| Is US citizenship required? | No |
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Split summers |
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| Are split summers allowed? | Yes |
| If yes, minimum weeks | 8 |
| Are 1Ls considered for interns? | Yes |
| Comments regarding Hiring |
The Law Department looks for candidates who are committed to public service, pursuing justice and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect. Finally, as many of our attorneys work in litigating divisions, the Law Department seeks candidates who have experience in moot court, trial advocacy, debate, public speaking, or litigation/mediation clinics or internships. |
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Length of time with organization |
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| What percent of legal staff has been with the organization less than 2 years? | 28.2 |
| What percent of legal staff has been with the organization 2-5 years? | 16.58 |
| What percent of legal staff has been with the organization 6-10 years? | 21.15 |
| What percent of legal staff has been with the organization more than 10 years? | 33.94 |
| Date applications first accepted for summer interns | 8/1/2023 |
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| Date applications first accepted for attorneys | 8/1/2023 |
| Deadline for applications from summer interns | 3/1/2024 |
| Deadline for applications from attorneys | n/a |
| Date offers are made to summer interns | offers made on a rolling basis |
| Date offers are made to attorneys | offers made on a rolling basis |
| Average length of hiring process (months) for summer interns | 3 months |
| Average length of hiring process (months) for attorneys | 3 months |
| When should 1Ls apply? | 12/1/2023 |
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Domestic LL.M.s |
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| Do you hire domestic LL.M.s? | Yes |
| In what practice areas? | |
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Foreign LL.M.s |
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| Do you hire foreign LL.M.s? | Yes |
| In what practice areas? |
The Law Department will consider applications from foreign law students graduating with American LL.M.s. Citizenship is not a requirement for employment with the office, but applicants must have the authorization to work in the country. The office is able to assist with applications for TN visas. |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? | |
| Preferred application materials |
Resume, cover letter, writing sample, list of three references, and law school transcript |
| Hiring Criteria |
The Law Department looks for candidates who are committed to public service, pursuing justice and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect. Finally, as many of our attorneys and interns work in litigating divisions, the Law Department seeks candidates who have experience in moot court, trial advocacy, debate, public speaking, or litigation/mediation clinics or internships. |
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Honors programs |
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| Do you offer a post-graduate honors program? | Yes |
| Describe |
The Law Department invites applications from graduating law students seeking either full or part-time placements for volunteer or law school funded post-graduate fellowships. |
| Campus Interviews |
Albany Law School Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Brooklyn Law School Columbia University Law School CUNY School of Law at Queens College Emory University School of Law Fordham University School of Law George Washington University Law School Georgetown University Law Center Harvard Law School Hofstra University School of Law Howard University School of Law New York Law School New York University School of Law Pace University School of Law Rutgers University School of Law - Newark St. John's University School of Law Syracuse University College of Law Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center University of Connecticut School of Law University of Pennsylvania Law School Villanova University School of Law Washington and Lee University School of Law William & Mary Law School Yale Law School |
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| Job Fair / Consortia Attended |
National Black Prosecutors' Job Fair DC/Baltimore Public Service Recruitment Fair Lavender Law National District Attorneys Association Job Fair National Law School Consortium Northeast BLSA Job Fair NYU Public Interest Job Fair Greater Philadelphia Area Law School Public Interest Job Fair (GPALS PIPS) Southeast Minority Job Fair
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Campus Interviews |
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| Number of Schools Visited in 2022 | 25 |
| Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 | 9 |