Last week the Tulane Law Career Development Office (CDO)
held our annual Summer & Fall Interview Program Orientation. Our
Summer Interview Programs take place in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Los
Angeles, and Atlanta, and our Fall Interview Program takes place on
campus. This year’s orientation program included a panel of associates
from the Houston office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Panelists included Laura Barbour (Litigation), Dave Pasarelli (Energy), and
Jennifer Stevens (Corporate). The panelists were also joined by Skadden
recruiting staff Ali-Shaun Sugalski and Deena Marsh. This program was extremely
informative and beneficial to our students. Topics covered included tips for
the summer associate application and interview process and advice on how to
succeed as a summer associate. The panelists were very candid about their
own summer associate experience and what they look for in prospective summer
associates. Following the program and panel, Skadden hosted a cocktail
reception at Cure. Tulane Law students were able to meet and talk with Skadden
recruiters, associates, and partners, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres
and cocktails. Students had the opportunity to learn about life as a
Skadden associate, the Houston legal market, and what they should be doing now
to prepare for life after law school. Students expressed that this was
one of the best CDO programs that they’ve attended, and we are extremely
grateful to Skadden for contributing their time and resources. We look forward
to seeing Skadden representatives again in the Fall when they return to
interview students in our Fall Interview Program.
Article submitted by Lezlie Griffin, Class of 2014 Career Counselor