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I. Target
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This workshop is targeted at law students (seniors only) and junior lawyers (in the first 5 years) already practicing in a law firm. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn about what considerations are relevant in making the practice of law a sound livelihood. Paul Hastings reserves the right to select candidates that may attend the workshop.
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II. Faculty
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Toshiyuki Arai, a partner, Paul Hastings LLP, admitted in Japan, NY, CA and MI. Curriculum vitae attached. Other partners and associates of Paul Hastings will join. Toshiyuki Arai CV |
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III. Format
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This workshop will take the form of a presentation followed by active discussions. Each workshop will last 60 minutes, meeting once a month for 3 months in the evening. The first session is at 6pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The venue is Paul Hastings Tokyo Office. |
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IV. Purpose of this Workshop
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Paul Hastings would like to give you a well-reasoned and updated pointer for your career development in the international legal practice. If you are interested in developing an English based international legal career, it would be a good introduction to what you will experience as an international lawyer. For Paul Hastings, this will be an on-hands recruiting effort. |
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V. Attendee Requirements
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A basic understanding of international legal career and market is useful. The workshop will take place solely in English. Thus, sound competence in written and verbal English communication is important. As a general guideline, we contemplate attendees to satisfy generally TOEIC 940 and above, or TOEFL 100 and above. We anticipate the minimum attendance of 8. Paul Hastings will ask for applicants’ c.v. and other relevant materials (transcripts, writing samples) unless waived. |
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VI. Outline of Workshop
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The workshop will cover topics including the following: 1. Practice of law as a livelihood 2. Different career paths in practice of law 3. Jurisdiction of admission and relevance 4. International practice vs. domestic practice 5. Studying abroad: does it matter? 6. Working abroad: how can you obtain an opportunity? 7. Career advancement: partnership track 8. Specialization: is that so important? 9. Economics of being a lawyer 10. Business development skills and how you develop them 11. Working with clients and colleagues 12. How we serve justice
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