The International and Advanced Degree Advising and Recruiting section is for NALP career services members who advise domestic and international LL.M. degree candidates and for NALP legal employer members who hire graduates with LL.M. degrees. The Section is also for NALP members who advise JD degree candidates and alumni regarding international opportunities and NALP legal employer members who are involved in JD international recruiting and the evaluation of international experience for both international and domestic positions.
2025-26 Section Co-Chairs: Sunita Iyer, Georgetown University Law Center and Claire Lee, Boston University School of Law
July 2025 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2026 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Brainstorm current topics and suggest at least 2 educational webinars to be produced in a timely manner throughout the year.
Bar Exam Issues
Monitor the various 2026 Bar Exams, how they are being administered and the impact on international students. Communicate those updates, with any other licensure related issues, to section members.
DEI Liaison
The DEI Liaison will identify and address issues related to DEI that are specific to the section and work with the VP of DEI and the DEI Steering Committee to address these issues.
Well-Being Champion
Identify specific well-being issues faced by the section and propose and institute well-being initiatives to address these issues. Participate as a member of the Well-Being Section.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor immigration-related legislative/policy news and updates. Share updates and best practices with NALP members.
2024-25 Section Co-Chairs: Claire Lee, Boston University School of Law and Caroline Ruhle, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
June 2024 Board Report (PDF)
November 2024 Board Report (PDF)
February 2025 Board Report (PDF)
March 2025 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2025 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Brainstorm current topics and suggest at least 2 educational webinars to be produced in a timely manner throughout the year.
Bar Exam Issues
Monitor the various 2025 Bar Exams, how they are being administered and the impact on international students. Communicate those updates, with any other licensure related issues, to section members.
DEI Liaison
The DEI Liaison will identify and address issues related to DEI that are specific to the section and work with the VP of DEI and the DEI Steering Committee to address these issues.
Well-Being Champion
Identify specific well-being issues faced by the section and propose and institute well-being initiatives to address these issues. Participate as a member of the Well-Being Steering Committee.
2023-24 Section Co-Chairs: Natalie Bautista, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Caroline Ruhle, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
February 2024 Board Report (PDF)
November 2023 Board Report (PDF)
July 2023 Board Report (PDF)
2022-23 Section Co-Chairs: Natalie Bautista, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & Shujun Tian, Cooley LLP
April 2023 Board Report (PDF)
February 2023 Board Report (PDF)
November 2022 Board Report (PDF)
July 2022 Board Report (PDF)
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2021-22 Section Chair: Shujun Tian, Georgetown University Law Center
April 2022 Board Report (PDF)
February 2021 Board Report (PDF)
November 2021 Board Report (PDF)
July 2021 Board Report (PDF)
2020-21 Section Chair: Rebecca Moor, Boston University School of Law
April 2021 Board Report (PDF)
February 2021 Board Report (PDF)
November 2020 Board Report (PDF)
July 2020 Board Report (PDF)
2018-19 Section Chair: Sarah Hall Gruzas, USC Gould School of Law
April 2020 Board Report (PDF)
February 2020 Board Report (PDF)
November 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2019 Board Report (PDF)
2018-19 Section Chair: Sarah Hall, USC Gould School of Law
April 2019 Board Report (PDF)
February 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2018 Board Report (PDF)
November 2018 Board Report (PDF)
2017-18 Section Chair: Caroline Springer, Georgetown University Law Center
April 2018 Board Report (PDF)
February 2018 Board Report (PDF)
November 2017 Board Report (PDF)
July 2017 Board Report (PDF)
2016-17 Section Chair: Caroline Springer, Georgetown University Law Center
April 2017 Board Report (PDF)
February 2017 Board Report (PDF)
November 2016 Board Report (PDF)
July 2016 Board Report (PDF)
2015-16 Section Chair: Sara Marshall, Boston University School of Law
April 2016 Board Report (PDF)
February 2016 Board Report (PDF)
November 2015 Board Report (PDF)
July 2015 Board Report (PDF)
2014-15 Section Chair: Clara Solomon, New York University School of Law
April 2015 Board Report (PDF)
February 2015 Board Report (PDF)
November 2014 Board Report (PDF)
July 2014 Board Report (PDF)
2013-14 Section Chair: Clara Solomon, New York University School of Law
April 2014 Board Report (PDF)
February 2014 Board Report (PDF)
November 2013 Board Report (PDF)
July 2013 Board Report (PDF)
2012-2013 Section Chair: Kandice Thorn, Fordham University Law School
April 2013 Board Report (PDF)
February 2013 Board Report (PDF)
November 2012 Board Report (PDF)
July 2012 Board Report (PDF)
2011-2012 Section Chair: Tibby Fogarty Cail, Boston University School of Law
April 2012 Board Report (PDF)
February 2012 Board Report (PDF)
November 2011 Board Report (PDF)
July 2011 Board Report (PDF)
2010-2011 Section Chair: Clara Solomon, NYU School of Law
April 2011 Board Report (PDF)
February 2011 Board Report (PDF)
Information Regarding Proposed Rule Change for NYS Bar Exam Qualification
(posted February 2011)
Article: The Top Five Reasons Why Employers Should Join the International and Advanced Degree Advising Section (PDF - August 2010)
November 2010 Board Report (PDF)
July 2010 Board Report (PDF)
2009-2010 Section Chair: Elise Kraemer, University of Pennsylvania Law School
April 2010 Board Report (PDF)
February 2010 Board Report (PDF)
July 2009 Board Report (PDF)
2008-09 Section Chair: Elise Kraemer, University of Pennsylvania Law School
March 2009 Board Report - PDF
February 2009 Board Report - PDF
July 2008 Board Report - PDF
2007-08 Section Chair: Jessica Richman, The George Washington University Law School
July 2007 Board Report - PDF
November 2007 Board Report - PDF
April 2008 Board Report - PDF
