Office of Career Services
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Build Confidence, Build Careers
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Message from the Assistant Dean of Career Services
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Happy October! Such a great time of year – pumpkin-spiced lattes, temperate weather with beautiful foliage, and (most importantly) Fall Break! We hope you all get a chance to recharge after the busy beginning of the semester. As you are taking the pace down a tad and catching up with work, family, friends, and your streamed shows, assess where you are in your search for employment/externships. Have you signed up for the Networking Reception on October 18? This is your opportunity to network with attorneys in at least a dozen different areas of the law to learn about their career paths and perhaps how they can help you with yours. All JD students are encouraged to attend. Drinks and apps will be served.
If you are a 1L, have you reviewed the resume guide and sent in your resume for review? Let us work on your resume while you focus on your classes throughout the rest of the semester. We want you to be ready to apply during the Spring! If you are a 2L or 3L searching for Summer 2024 employment or post-graduation employment, we have an entire Spring Recruitment starting in January during which we expect 200 employers to hire YOU! Please reach out to your counselor to talk strategy; we are open for meetings even during your Fall Break.
This month’s newsletter will highlight employment in the sports and gaming industry. With Seton Hall Law’s newly-minted gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and sports law concentration (“GHamES”), OCS will continue to build up opportunities for our students in this legal space. Please read our newsletter to hear more about the experiences current students have had in the sports and gaming industry, as well as the advice Professor Bob Boland has for pursuing your own “Field of Dreams!”
Jacqueline C. Pirone, Esq.
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Jesse Leon is a 3L day student at Seton Hall Law. After graduation, Jesse will be clerking for The Honorable Frank Covello, Passaic County, Court of General Equity.
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Why did you decide to go to law school?
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I ran away from the idea of law school in college; it felt too typical, and I was making my post-grad decisions during the recession when lawyers were being laid off. I fell into real estate, and inertia kept me at my job, but I was increasingly looking for a way out. After I quit, I was trying to figure out my next steps, and my wife (who knows me better than I know myself) asked me: "Why don't you go to law school?" I had a knee-jerk negative reaction to that question, but after reflecting on what scared me about law school ten years before, I realized that I had grown past those fears, and it was the right place for me.
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Rahim Mahmoud is a 2L day student and LEO Fellow who will be working at Potter Anderson, a law firm in Delaware, next summer.
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How was it transitioning from working in banking, then being a police officer, and now a law student?
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It was a major transition. In fact, officers in my academy tested my willpower and would ask me questions like "why did you leave your fancy office job to put your life at risk?" However, I found a similarity in servicing the community. In both positions, clients/civilians needed my assistance in a difficult moment in their life and I had to find them the best solution. Being levelheaded in those moments were essential to helping others. Being a law student with these experiences gives me drive, purpose and motivation. In both positions, I saw the importance and influence of the law and lawyers. My experiences gave me insight, diverse perspective, and purpose in my legal career.
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Samarth Parikh is a 3L weekend student and currently an Associate Director at Johnson & Johnson. Samarth will be a summer associate at Troutman Pepper during Summer 2024.
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Can you talk about your other degrees and why you chose to pursue them?
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Prior to attending Seton Hall Law School, I completed my Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) and my MBA from the Rutgers Business School. I chose to become a pharmacist because my purpose has always been to help people and to make a positive difference. As a pharmacist, I work for Johnson & Johnson (J&J) where I get to live that purpose every day as my work ensures the safety of drug products for millions of patients. I decided to pursue an MBA as my second degree because I see myself as a life-long learner and I believed that MBA would help me grow my leadership and business skills. As a result of blending my healthcare and business background, I have been able to bring value to my current organization and patients.
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MLS Feature: Masha Goodman-Khan, MSJ |
Alum Spotlight: Masha Goodman-Khan, MSJ - Forging a Path in Healthcare Compliance and Legal Operations
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Masha Goodman-Khan, MSJ '21, a distinguished graduate of the Masters in Jurisprudence program, showcases the transformative power of interdisciplinary education in her dynamic career. After completing her degree with dual concentrations in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law and Compliance, as well as Hospital & Health Law, she now serves as the Director of Compliance & Legal Operations at Vericel in Cambridge, MA. Her unique journey, from a background in health science to leadership in healthcare compliance and legal operations, highlights the importance of networking, seizing opportunities, and challenging conventional wisdom in achieving professional success.
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2L day student, Justin Orsini, highlights his experience during his Sacramento Kings internship and discusses legal advice, contracts, NBA insights, and shaping future sports law leaders!
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What motivated you to pursue an internship with an NBA team, and how did it align with your legal career goals?
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I grew up playing basketball and being a fan of the game. When my playing career came to an end, I wanted to remain around the game and have an impact on team activities even if the role wasn’t as a player. I want to become a General Manager of an NBA team. This led me to pursue a legal path that would allow me to understand contracts, negotiations, and collective bargaining while being a high-level problem solver for the team. The Kings gave me the opportunity to learn about the business of running an NBA team and working within areas of law, such as contracts and negotiations. The team allowed me to see how impactful the legal department of an NBA team is and experience all parts of the business while utilizing the knowledge and skills of being a lawyer.
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Emily Nesi is a 3L JD student pursuing the GHamES concentration here at Seton Hall Law. She has extensive experience in the field of sports both before and during law school. During Summer 2023, Emily worked as a summer associate for O’Toole Scrivo, LLC and is currently interning for Madison Square Garden’s Entertainment Legal Division.
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What has led you to take an interest in Sports Law?
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My interest in sports law was sparked by a combination of my passion for sports and a fascination with the legal aspects that govern the sports industry. After graduating from Rutgers with a Sport Management degree, I was fortunate to gain invaluable experience in the industry in roles with the New York Mets and Excel Sports Management. As my career continued, my interest in returning to school deepened and I realized pursuing law school would create a unique opportunity to advance my career opportunities within the Sports and Entertainment field. In law school so far, I’ve been able to explore those interests deeper in legal roles and internships with Student Athlete NIL, Wasserman, and Madison Square Garden.
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Unlocking Your Career in Sports and Gaming Law: Expert Insights and Strategies with Professor Boland
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Professor Robert Boland, Assistant Professor
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Professor Robert Boland, J.D. is a nationally known sports law professor and practitioner who served five years in a first-of-its-kind national role as Athletics Integrity Officer at Penn State University. Prior to joining Penn State, Boland was a faculty member for 15 years, leading acclaimed sports management programs at New York University (2001-2015), and at Ohio University (2015-2017) where he served as the director of the MBA/Masters of Sports Administration program.
Professor Boland talks about employment in sports and gaming with the OCS Bulletin.
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Joining bar associations can be highly beneficial for law students and a valuable step in building a successful and fulfilling legal career. Bar associations can provide law students with networking opportunities, resources for career development, and a platform for community involvement and advocacy.
Why should you join a bar association (or two)?
Networking Opportunities
Bar associations, especially their conferences, seminars, and social gatherings, provide an excellent platform for law students to network with legal professionals, including practicing attorneys, judges, and other law students. Building a strong professional network early in your legal career can open up various opportunities, including internships, job referrals, and mentorship.
Career Development and Skill Enhancement
Bar associations often offer a range of resources and educational programs, workshops, and publications, designed to help law students enhance legal skills and knowledge. Additionally, you can participate in committees or sections related to your areas of interest, which can further develop your expertise.
Community Involvement and Advocacy
Many bar associations are actively involved in community service and legal advocacy initiatives. By joining a bar association, you can participate in pro bono legal work, volunteer for community outreach programs, and contribute to the betterment of society using your legal skills.
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National Bar Associations American Bar Association National Association of Law Placement National Lawyers Association
New Jersey Bar Associations Asian Pacific Lawyers Assoc. of New Jersey Assoc. of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey New Jersey County Bar Associations Garden State Bar Association New Jersey Attorney Licensing Authority Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey New Jersey State Bar Association New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New Jersey Women Lawyers Association New Jersey Association for Justice
New York Bar Associations New York City Bar Association New York County Bar Associations Bronx Bar Association Brooklyn Bar Association Queens County Bar Association Richmond County Bar Association
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Symplicity Update: Pathways |
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OCS is introducing a new resource for students to use in their job searches on Symplicity: Pathways! Pathways are checklists or step-by-step instructions that will help you put your best foot forward when applying for jobs. We presently have several active Pathways for students to explore and will continue to create them as the school year progresses. If you have a particular career path or practice area in mind that you’d like to learn more about, please contact your OCS counselor to let us know.
When you log on to your Symplicity account, there will now be a Pathways button at the top of your home page. You can also access Pathways under your “Resources” tab. You can click on the individual pathways to find more information. If you think you’d like to participate in a Pathway, you just hit “Start” to begin recording the steps you’ve taken. Then just refer back to remind yourself of what you have left to do.
Most of the Pathways are self-monitored, meaning that you need to keep track of what you have already done and what still needs to be done. Many of the Pathways will have deadlines for the submission of resumes and cover letters for review, but also for registration for participation in Recruitment processes and other external job fairs. Your OCS counselor may direct you to a Pathway for more information about a particular practice area, so you should familiarize yourself with the available Pathways that are presently published on Symplicity soon!
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Director of Career Services and Employment Outreach
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Megan Clancy, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Georgia. Megan attended the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree and received her J.D. from Temple University School of Law. After graduating from law school, she practiced first in the Atlanta area before returning to the Northeast. Megan practiced primarily family law in all three states. She has experience working in both small and large law firms and practiced for 10 years before joining Seton Hall Law school. Megan works with our 2L and 3LW students.
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- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin visits OCS (Open to all JD students) – October 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Office of Career Services.
- Networking Reception (Open to all JD students) - October 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the atrium. Register under the "Events" tab in Symplicity.
- Careers in Public Service Open House (Open to all JD Students) - November 6, 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the atrium.
- Spring Recruitment Information Session - November 14, 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the auditorium.
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The Office of Career Services hosted its annual 1L Bootcamp for its incoming class of JD Day students. Students had the opportunity to meet and network with several bar associations of New Jersey as part of the Bootcamp.
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The Office of Career Services hosted a field trip to the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield where several of our students got to shop for some amazing professional attire. All items at the Junior League are complimentary and anyone interested in visiting should contact Ms. Blackwood.
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Students are welcome to stop by the CS Boutique to get professional attire. All items are free, and you are welcome to take as many items as you like. Donations are also welcome. We accept gently worn or new suits, blouses, shirts, ties, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Blackwood at monique.blackwood@shu.edu.
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Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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