HOW TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL LAWYER//Want to know how to be an international lawyer? Have questions about getting started in international law, practicing international law, or how to build an international career? You’ve come to the right place! In this video, I interview Abby Gordon, Senior Director at Lateral Link, who shares her experience working as a U.S. lawyer abroad (as a corporate associate) in the New York, London, and Paris offices of Cleary Gottlieb.
Abby talks about pursuing careers in international law, working for an international law firm, and steps to become an international lawyer. If you are interested in working as a U.S. lawyer overseas then check out this video to hear the steps Abby took to do exactly that!
0:40: Law School + Law Firm
1:35: Law School Classes + Study Abroad
2:51: Common Int'l Opportunities
4:29: Best Practice Area
5:21: Your International Opportunity
6:02: Working in a European Office
6:29: Work Attire
6:47: Work Schedule
7:27: Weekends/Holidays
7:57: Benefits/Pay
8:38: Work Culture
9:00: Language Level Needed
9:40: Moving Logistics
10:29: Practicing Local Law
11:29: Traveling (for fun)!
13:01: U.S. Job Prospects/Partner Track (upon return)
14:42: Final Words of Wisdom
Let me know if you have any questions about working as a U.S. lawyer abroad in the comments below!
Angela
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Check out all of Abby's Above the Law Articles here!: abovethelaw.com/tag/abby-gordon/
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Abby’s articles specifically on working as a U.S. lawyer abroad are these:
1. Planning For A Legal Career Overseas (Part I): Picking The Right Practice Area And The Right Firm: abovethelaw.com/2014/03/plann...
2. Planning For A Legal Career Overseas (Part II): Language Skills, Caveats, And What You Can Be Doing Now: abovethelaw.com/2014/03/plann...
3. Working Overseas: Asking The Right Questions Before You Take The Plunge: abovethelaw.com/2014/05/worki...
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Connect with Abby on LinkedIn!: / abbygordon
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For all of you traveler buffs out there, do yourself a big favor and read up on the great travel tips and insights featured on Abby's travel blog: www.parisweekender.com/
-Facebook: / parisweekender
-Instagram/Twitter: @parisweekender
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