
Launching your career
Recruitment Timelines
Summer-fall 2023: Career fair dates and application deadlines
Where our graduates work
IIn the past five years, our graduates have gone to work in nine countries, 42 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. That includes positions in major markets such as New York, Washington, Atlanta, and California. They work in law firms ranging from boutique to global; in industry and public service; within state and federal government; and the judiciary.
Where new graduates work, 2017-2021 (all)*
Where new graduates work, 2017-2021 (public interest and government)*
Where new graduates work, 2017-2021 (judicial)*
Internships
Small-to-midsize firms that have hired our students for summer internships.
*Searchable spreadsheets of these documents are available in Symplicity. (See documents/resources.)
Recent interview data
Published March 2023, reflects data from fall 2022 to spring 2023
Workshops
Summer Best Practices Workshop
Career Center Associate Director Leena Kiber spoke with Bryan Cave Legal Recruiting Manager Peyton Turner about the summer associate application process and also, how to be a successful summer associate.
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Summer Success 2022
Career Center Director Claudette Harris hosted an hourlong webinar with professionals in both public and private practice (including three Emory Law alumni), on how to make the best impression during your upcoming summer internship. Panelists: Chelsea Champion 18L, assistant public defender, DeKalb County Law Office of the Public Defender; Erin Donohue-Koehler 11L pro bono coordinator, Georgia Justice Project; Mandi Goodman, associate, King & Spalding; Devin Gregory 20L, associate, Jones Day; Judge Ana Maria Martinez, State Court of DeKalb County
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So you want to practice entertainment law?
On Nov. 10, 2021, Jasna Hasanbasic 15L , senior director for Business & Legal Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment joined the Career Center for an Alumni Lunch & Learn Zoom session. She shared her knowledge of the industry and took questions from students.
Law, Fintech and Cryptocurrency
On Nov. 3, 2021, BitPay General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Eden Doniger 02L and Troutman Pepper Partner James W. Stevens joined Career Center Senior Director Natasha Patel for a live session on what it’s like to practice in the realm of cryptocurrency and fintech.
Courtroom vs. Boardroom
On Oct. 27, 2021, Career Center Director Emily Bramer 02L led an hour-long panel discussion with Emory Law alumni who shared their experience and insights regarding litigation versus transactional law. She was joined by Isabel Garcia 99L and Angie Yeremian 04L (transactional law) as well as Irvin Hernandez 16L and Ruth Rocker McMullin 00L (litigation).
Career Resources
Building Professional Relationships
Business and Commercial Courts Guide
Judicial Clerkship Cover Letter Template
Judicial Diversity Clerkship and Internship Program Guide
Diversity Personal Statement Guidance
Judicial Cover Letter Guidance
Law Firm and Public Interest Cover Letter Template
Postgraduate Fellowships Guide
Request Room for Non-OCI Interviews
Resume Template (extensive format)
Writing Sample Coversheet Examples
Ordering Student Business Cards and Stationery - Student stationery may be ordered through Emory's approved vendor, AlphaGraphics.