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A law degree (J.D. or Juris Doctor) can lead to a wide range of law-related careers and can open doors to opportunities in government, business, higher education, communications, non-profit organizations, and other fields.
Many A&S students and graduates seek experience in law-related positions to test the waters before applying to law school. There are many resources available in A&S Career Services and Cornell Career Services to help students find summer and post-graduate law-related experiences.
For advice on preparing for law school and the law school admissions process, students are encouraged to review the A&S pre-law resource guide and consult with Assistant Dean and Pre-Law Advisor, Heather Struck (hcs47@cornell.edu).
Sample Positions A&S Graduates Have Taken Immediately Following Graduation
- Contracts Assistant, Scholastic Inc., History of Art
- Litigation Legal Assistant, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Government, History
- Paralegal, United States Internal Revenue Service, Government, History
- Temporary Assistant to the Legal Department, American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, American Studies, French
- Trial Preparation Assistant, New York County District Attorney’s Office, Sociology
SUMMER EXPERIENCE
See what other students have done over the summer. In previous summers, students have held the following positions:
- Project Clerk, O'Melveny & Myers, LLD
- Intern, Legal Services Corporation
- Paralegal/Hispanic Outreach Worker, Indiana Legal Services
- Legal Intern, New York State Supreme Court
Career Resources
- RileyGuide: Law Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lawyers, Paralegals/Legal Assistants
- Arts and Sciences Pre-law Information
- Equal Justice Works
- Public Interest Law Jobs
Cornell Organizations
Cornell Events
PRINT RESOURCES
Sample books available in G-55 Goldwin Smith:
- Washington Internships in Law and Policy
- Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms
- Vault Guide to the Top Government and Nonprofit Legal Employers
- Human Rights Internship Book
- Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools
- More print resources
