Careers
You're at New York Law School to launch a successful legal career—and we're here to help make that happen.
Our Office of Academic Planning and Career Development provides you with tailored guidance beginning in the first semester of school and continuing well beyond graduation.
From polishing résumés and interview prep to negotiating salaries and developing a professional network, we support you in all aspects of your career. We also connect alumni to resources and partner with wide range of legal employers. Our team has varied legal experience and expertise in public interest and government, large firms, judicial clerkships, and alternative legal careers to help you find the right opportunities to achieve your specific career goals.
A Commitment to Diversity
The Office of Academic Planning and Career Development is committed to seeking out and promoting career opportunities for students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in the legal community. Our Office promotes diversity in the profession by connecting current students and alumni with fellowships, internships, job fairs, diverse professional associations, and cultural and social events. One-on-one counseling is available to help students take full advantage of these opportunities, build networks, and develop the professional skills that will ensure future success.
Diversity-related employment opportunities, events, and bar associations are listed in the Career Resources section of the NYLS Portal.
Academic Planning and Career Development Team
Erin Felker Bond ’08
Associate Dean, Academic Planning and Career Development
Danielle Aptekar
Senior Director, Academic and Career Advising, Evening Division; Managing Director, NYLS Externship Program
Elizabeth Dambriunas ’85
Executive Director, Alumni Advising, and Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Advising
Aisha Joseph
Executive Director, Academic Planning and Career Development; Deputy Diversity Officer
Seth Mills ’12
Director, Public Service and Pro Bono Initiatives, and 1L Evening and 2L Evening Advising
Lisa Ng
Assistant Coordinator, Academic Planning and Career Development, and Student Life
Swati Parikh
Assistant Dean, Public Service and Pro Bono Initiatives; Staff Director, Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
Amy Rowland
Director, Academic Planning and Career Development
Lynnore Thames
Executive Director, Career Development, and Employer and Alumni Relations
Vivian Villalva
Associate Director, Academic Planning and Career Development
Cynthia Weissman
Senior Director, Academic and Career Advising
Office of Academic Planning and Career Development
Academic Planning • T 212.431.2310 • E academicaffairs@nyls.edu
Career Development • T 212.431.2345 • E career@nyls.edu