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.
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)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2024 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 2024 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.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation affecting immigration including any new visa rules and their impact on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and other restrictions on gaining practical experience.
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)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2023 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.
Explore interest in articles about employer background checks and permissible interview questions.
Bar Exam Issues
Monitor the various 2022 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.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation affecting immigration including any new visa rules and their impact on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and other restrictions on gaining practical experience.
LL.M./Legal Masters Collaboration
Collaborate with Legal Masters Interest Group on topics affecting both the section and the interest group.
Member Relations
Reach out to new members on a regular basis to welcome them to the section. Educate new and continuing members about ways to get involved. Consider contacting members from other sections and groups to encourage them to join. Specific emphasis should be placed on recruiting firm-side members.
Knowledge Management and Resource Implementation
Identify top resources relevant to the section and collaborate with the NALP staff to explore location options for the compilation to provide easy access.
Consider updating the LL.M. Advising 101 materials previously used.
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 Standing 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.
Communications, Social Media & Marketing
Develop at least four (quarterly) social media posts to share with the NALP staff and conduct monthly member outreach on NALPconnect to update the membership about the work of the group.
Join Section Group on NALPconnect
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)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2022 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Explore interest in articles about employer background checks and permissible interview questions.
Environmental Scanning
Conduct environmental scanning, including academic start dates, counseling, programming, recruiting and hiring. Share a synopsis and links with the section on NALPconnect and/or through quarterly calls/communications.
Bar Exam Issues
Monitor the various 2021 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.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation affecting immigration including any new visa rules and their impact on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and other restrictions on gaining practical experience.
LL.M./Legal Masters Collaboration
Collaborate with Legal Masters Interest Group on topics affecting both the section and the interest group.
Member Relations
Reach out to new members on a regular basis to welcome them to the section. Educate new and continuing members about ways to get involved. Consider contacting members from other sections and groups to encourage them to join.
Knowledge Management and Resource Implementation
Identify top resources relevant to the section and collaborate with the KM/RI Advisory Group to explore location options for the compilation to provide easy access. Ensure NALPconnect is used for section communications.
Consider updating the LL.M. Advising 101 materials previously used.
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)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference /Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2021 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year. Explore interest in articles about employer background checks and permissible interview questions as well as an update to the prior LLM Advising 101 materials.
Bar Exam Issues
Carefully monitor and communicate to Section announcements from various states regarding licensure related issues for international students and delays or other hurdles that may have a disparate impact on international students. Monitor the various 2020 Bar Exam extensions and other changes to Bar admissions due to the pandemic and what the impact might be on the international student population.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation and regulation affecting immigration including DACA and relevant student and lawyer visas including H1B and F1.
NALP Website LLM Advisor Manual
Review and update current manual.
LLM/Legal Masters Collaboration
Collaborate with Legal Masters Interest Group on overlapping issues facing these groups.
Member Relations
Reach out to new and/or continuing members on a periodic basis to welcome them to the section and educate them about ways to get involved. Consider reaching out to additional members encouraging them to join the section.
Knowledge Management
Collaborate with the KM Advisory Group in helping to identify, review, and classify NALP information relevant to those working with international and advanced degree advising and recruiting to assist in more effective data searches.
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)
Work Groups:
Strategic Planning
Collect feedback and prepare a memorandum to the Board of Directors highlighting strategic goals for the Section and its subject matter and/or area of interest.
Annual Education Conference /Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2020 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Explore interest in articles about employer background checks and permissible interview questions as well as an update to the prior LLM Advising 101 materials.
Bar Exam Issues
Carefully monitor and communicate to Section announcements from various states regarding licensure related issues for international students.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation and regulation affecting immigration including DACA and relevant student and lawyer visas including H1B and F1.
NALP Website LLM Advisor Manual
Review and update current manual.
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)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference /Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2019 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Explore interest in articles about employer background checks and permissible interview questions as well as an update to the prior LLM Advising 101 materials.
Bar Exam Issues
Carefully monitor and communicate to Section announcements from various states regarding licensure related issues for international students.
Legislative Monitoring
Monitor federal legislation and regulation affecting immigration including DACA and relevant student and lawyer visas including H1B and F1.
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
