1. SEO LAW

2. SEO Career Program Overview
 SEO is a non-profit organization that has
provided career development opportunities for
over 30 years
 In 1980 we had 11 interns from 5 colleges interning in
one program at 5 different companies
 In 2013 we had over 300 interns from 100+ colleges
interning in 10 program areas with 58 partner
companies
 We offer paid, best-in-class summer internships
 Interns earn $7,000 –$13,000 per summer!
 Law Interns earn between $11,000 – $14,000
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3. Highlights of an SEO Summer
 Extensive Training (over 100 hours)
 Online and in-person, before and during the internship
 Industry Access
 Networking receptions, Corporate Law institutes
 Mentor Support (3 per intern)
 Multiple perspectives on the industry and your summer
experience (alumni, company and staff mentors)
 Community Service ($60,000+ raised through 2012
Class Gift)
 SEO values community leadership
 Alumni Network (6,000 in 46 states and 47 countries)
 Lifelong community of powerful professionals of color
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4. Law Overview
Corporate law firms handle the legal matters of their clients, primarily
banks and large corporations. Within the firm, lawyers are usually
separated into two broad categories: litigation & corporate (transactional).
Litigators focus on disputes that
are headed for court and/or
arbitration. They work on briefs,
motions and other papers to be
filed with the court, as well as on
witness preparation and
deposition. Litigation is legal
research and writing intensive.
Litigators also participate in oral
arguments, although usually only
the most senior attorneys ever
speak in court.
Corporate attorneys focus on
transactions (deal work) or
regulatory matters (such as SEC
filings) for their clients. They work
on deal documents (such as
purchase agreements and merger
agreements); regulatory filings
(such as annual reports for public
companies); and other documents,
such as corporate formation
documents. Corporate practice is
very detail-oriented and more
market focused.
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LITIGATION CORPORATE

5. Why Law Firms?
 Prestige
 Training
 “Normal” career path
 Exit opportunities
 Compensation
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6. Structure of a Law Firm
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7. What Do SEO Interns Do?!?
Different roles, ranging from paralegal/legal assistant work
to summer associate work. Typical assignments:
• Evidence Binders
• Due diligence and document review
• Legal writing and research
• Proofread regulatory filings
• Observe trials and depositions
• Attend client meetings and/or conference calls
THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT is the exposure to the
corporate setting and networking!
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8. Training
 Before the Internship
 Online training modules & readings
 Mandatory week-long training in NYC for all
interns
 Soft Skills (corporate culture, networking, the summer
associate lunch, how to balance work and events, etc)
 Technical skills (legal research, legal writing, how to
handle an assignment, how to pick a practice area,
negotiations and litigation workshops)
 During the Internship
 Seminars
 Institute
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9. Law Seminars
 Each firm hosts or co-hosts an event throughout
the summer
 Each event has a practice area panel
 Panels are followed by a networking reception
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10. Institute– What Is It?
 One week course
 Overview of all courses students are likely to
encounter during their first year of law school
(Torts, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Contracts,
Constitutional Law, Property)
 Exam preparation session
 Study skills
 Respected professors
 Graded exams
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11. SEO Law
Open to all undergraduate majors
Open to anyone graduating Spring 2014
and before
Minimum 3.0 GPA at admission
Must be enrolling in law school in the Fall
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12. The Ideal Candidate
 Ability
 Grasps concepts quickly
 Professional, academic or extracurricular
experiences
 Willingness
 Drive to understand the industry, roles and
responsibilities
 Demonstrated passion for the business (current
events)
 Fit
 Positive, professional demeanor
 Commitment to community service
Would you
hire you?
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13. Application Process
Online Application
 Before you interview
 Personal Information
 Educational Information
 Résumé
 Personal Statement
 Unofficial Transcript
 Before Admission
 Official Transcript
 Recommendation
 Letter of Enrollment
Timeline
Fall
• Learn More
• Apply
• Interview
Winter
• Apply
• Interview
Spring
• Interview
• Notification
• Placement & Training
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14.  In-person interview by invitation only (30
minutes)
 Location: Several major cities
 Interviewees must arrange and pay for travel and
lodging
 Critical behavior interview & case question
 Staff, alumni, partner representatives
 For certain candidates there will be a Skype
follow-up
Interview Overview
The interview is the most important part of the process!
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15. Interview Tips
 Be prepared to discuss your interest in Law
and the SEO Law Program. You should be
able to:
 Convey your reasons for pursuing law school and
a subsequent law career.
 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all of
the information provided on the website, including
your role and responsibilities in the application
process, our eligibility requirements, a basic
overview of the SEO Law Program,
understanding of SEO’s mission and the FAQs.
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16. Interview Tips
 Be prepared to discuss your interest in our
partner locations and partner firms. You should
be able to:
 Explain the rationale behind the ranking of your
cities.
 Research our partner firms and be able to make
connections between what a firm offers and your
career goals.
 Be knowledgeable about our partner firms’
practice areas in your desired location and be
able to clearly state preferences. Be sure to
spend significant time on our partner firms’
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17. Interview Tips
 Expect to read and interpret an article and to
draw conclusions from the information
provided. You should be able to:
 Exhibit good reading comprehension skills.
 Communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and
succinctly.
 Be professional. You should:
 Research proper interview etiquette.
 Dress appropriately for ALL interviews, including
those that are held via Skype.
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18. Learn More
 Website: www.seo-usa.org/career
 Stay Connected
@ Sponsors For Educational Opportunity
@ SponsorsForEdOpp
@ SeoCareerProg
 Campus Contacts
 SEO Staff – Program Recruiters & Program Managers
 SEO Alumni
 Campus/Area Events – Info Sessions, Boot Camps,
Presentations
 We look forward to your application!
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