One of the most important considerations for prospective LL.M.
students in the Bankruptcy Program is the support they will receive
in career development. St. John’s aggressively addresses this
concern through (1) direct support from the LL.M. in Bankruptcy
administration (2) assistance from the office of Career
Development; (3) networking with leaders of the bankruptcy bench
and bar; (4) special support programs arranged through the St.
John’s Alumni Association, and its affinity organization, the St.
John’s Bankruptcy Alumni Association. Through these efforts we have
put together a team of caring, knowledgeable, and resourceful
bankruptcy professionals whose objective is to assure the
successful placement of those of our graduates seeking employment,
whether they wish to practice bankruptcy law, to serve as a
judicial clerk, to practice in one of the legal or business
disciplines impacted by bankruptcy law, or to begin an academic
career. For students already happily employed, our objective is to
enhance and develop each student’s reputation in the insolvency
community so that they can better serve their employers and the
public. We look at every LL.M. student as a member of the St.
John’s family and are committed to the development of each
student’s opportunity to achieve, not only upon graduation, but
throughout a long, productive, and meaningful legal career.
LL.M. in Bankruptcy
Program
The LL.M.in Bankruptcy Program through its Director,
administration, and faculty provide direct support to each student
in facilitating their placement. The LL.M. office provides
individual counseling to students. The LL.M. office acts as a
clearing house for employment opportunities, contacts the top
experts in the insolvency field, and writes individualized
recommendations detailing each student’s achievements. The office
stands ready to provide assistance to graduates throughout their
legal careers.
Office of Career
Development
Career counselors in the Office of Career
Development are available to assist LL.M. students in the
preparation of resumes and cover letters, provide materials on job
opportunities, and conduct extensive on-campus interview programs.
Career Development has created a database of alumni/ae
concentrating in particular fields including bankruptcy law, as
well as geographic area lists of insolvency professionals. The
Office of Career Development also affords access to other
computer-based sources such as LEXIS "Marhub". The Development
offices provides a suite for interviewers, facilities for
computerized research, and a resource library. It is accessible
during evening as well as day hours.
Networking
Networking begins on admission to the LL.M. program. Our
distinguished group of Advisory Board members will help make clear
to insolvency professionals the depth of training and the skills
our students are developing. Throughout the program, social events
and educational programs will be arranged for our students to meet
informally with the leading members of the bankruptcy bench and
bar.
Alumni Support
Programs
St. John’s has over 13,000 living alumni, with an outstanding
reputation for camaraderie, cohesiveness and mutual support and
respect. Recently, the St. John’s Bankruptcy Alumni Association, an
affinity organization to the Alumni Association, was organized.
With active members, many located across the country, serving as
bankruptcy practitioners, bankruptcy judges, and insolvency
professionals in corporations and fields related to bankruptcy, the
organization is dedicated to providing mutual opportunities for its
members as well as St. John’s students. In addition to social
networking events, the Bankruptcy Alumni Association is creating a
Career Development Bank into which will be deposited all
information concerning employment opportunities. This information
will then be distributed to those students and graduates with
background suited to the positions available. The St. John’s Alumni
Association, the St. John’s Bankruptcy Alumni Association, and all
the sons and daughters of St. John’s wherever located, are
committed to providing help and support for each other and our
students.