Career Development

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.