As a 1L, the summer job search can feel overwhelming. With limited experience and a lot to learn, it may be hard to know where to focus your efforts. But understanding your options and developing a strategy for the summer can set you up for success. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the 1L and 2L job search, with a particular focus on building your skills and connections as you prepare for the next step in your legal journey.
Navigating the Summer Job Search: Tips for Law Students
Posted by Carter Massengill on 4/30/25 11:00 AM
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips

Written by
Carter Massengill
Updated September 9, 2020.
Every year, the Office of Career Services (“OCS”) works closely with our students to obtain internships and externships in New York City, where there are a plethora of job opportunities. Specifically, Seton Hall Law students have worked with Federal or State judges, government and non-profit organizations, law firms, and in-house counsel or compliance positions.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Admissions

Written by
Megan Clancy
Seton Hall Law's Office of Career Services (OCS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and guidance for our Masters in Legal Studies (MLS) students and alumni. Whether you're looking to pivot into new career paths like compliance, data privacy, regulatory compliance, or risk management, or aiming to elevate your existing career, we are here to assist you. Our services are designed to meet the unique challenges MLS students face, including balancing full-time work with academic commitments. Counseling is offered both virtually and in-person, giving you the flexibility to access support on your schedule. To schedule an appointment, contact us at lawcareer@shu.edu.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Graduate Programs, Alumni

Written by
Gregory Gamble
6 Reasons to Make Pro Bono Work Part of Your Law School Experience
Posted by Lori Borgen on 10/14/24 8:30 AM
Attorneys and law students across the country will be joining the National Pro Bono Celebration from October 20-26, 2024. The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service launched this important initiative because of the increasing need for vital pro bono services to help low-income individuals and non-profit groups.
As a law student, you can be involved in many activities and take a variety of classes. Here’s why volunteer legal work should be part of your law school experience:
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Experiential Learning, Clinics

Written by
Lori Borgen
Over the summer months, Seton Hall Law students sharpen their legal skills as interns in a variety of diverse settings, including federal and state agencies, compliance departments in large corporations, offices of the prosecutor and public defender, public interest groups providing social services, law firms, and sports and entertainment agencies to name a few. Read on to see what each student learned during their experience. (Content originally posted weekly on Instagram)
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Admissions, Student Life, Experiential Learning

Written by
Jackie Pirone
Your Cover Letter Counts: The Purpose, The Particulars, The Plan
Posted by Kylie Cohen on 8/26/20 10:14 AM
It is the day of your interview! You are excited, you are prepared…REWIND!
What about the preparation it took to secure that interview? That is where your cover letter comes into play! Legal cover letters are an extremely important part of the internship and job application process, and it is imperative to become familiar with their purpose to put your best foot forward when drafting them.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips

Written by
Kylie Cohen
I recently presented keys to success at a law firm as part of the Women’s Leadership Committee’s programming. These tips are things I learned along the way during my career, things I saw others doing, or things that I wish I had done differently or better while in practice since hindsight is 20/20.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips, Alumni

Written by
Jennifer M. Thibodaux
Understanding the 'Ultimate' Bar Passage Rate In Comparing Law Schools
Posted by Charles Sullivan on 2/16/19 8:10 AM
Prospective law students have always been interested in the bar passage success rates of schools they’re considering attending. After all, while a law degree is a prerequisite to taking the bar almost everywhere, passing the bar is a prerequisite to actually practicing law in almost all states.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips, Student Life

Written by
Charles Sullivan
State Court Judicial Clerkships - The Next Step for You?
Posted by Denis McLaughlin on 12/20/18 11:19 AM
Although everyone is aware of the benefits of clerking for a federal judge, too many students overlook the tremendous opportunity of being a clerk in the New Jersey state courts. First, the opportunities for a judicial clerkship are plentiful, with nearly 400 trial and appellate Superior Court judges in New Jersey compared to just 33 federal district court and magistrate judges in New Jersey.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips, Student Life, Experiential Learning

Written by
Denis McLaughlin
Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Law School
Posted by John J. Zefutie, Jr. on 9/24/18 8:04 AM
I loved law school. I had great teachers, I made great friends, I was challenged daily with the material we learned in class, and (most importantly) I met my wife. It was a glorious time. And to all of the 1Ls, you’re in for the time of your life.
To help you through your journey over the next three or four years, I’d like to share some tips and words of wisdom that I wish I had when I was I was a law student.
Topics: Internships/Jobs, Advice and Tips, Student Life, Alumni

Written by
John J. Zefutie, Jr.