EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN RAMP, PLEASE CONTACT DEAN PATR IC IA MORR ISSY, PATR IC IA .MORR ISSY@YU .EDU

Cardozo Law introduces the Resident Associate Mentor Program (RAMP)an innovative initiative providing new graduates with opportunities to work as full-time associates at small- and medium-sized law firms and corporate legal departments for one year post-graduation.

Firms and legal departments participating in RAMP hire graduates as Resident Associates, at a salary similar to a fellowship. Participating employers commit to train and mentor their Resident Associates for one year. In addition, the law school provides CLE and professional development training for participating employers and graduates.

At the end of one year the legal residency ends, but employers can sign up for another year with a new Resident Associate, or if they wish, they can hire their already-trained associate on terms that work for both parties.

Cardozo Laws Resident Associate Mentor Program (RAMP)Helping put recent graduates on the path to meaningful employment.

RPMA

FOR EMPLOYERS, RAMP PROVIDES:

An opportunity for small- and medium- sized firms

and legal departments to employ new lawyers at an

affordable cost

A way to grow their firm or legal department by hiring

bright and motivated new lawyers, without taking on a

financial commitment beyond one year

FOR RECENT GRADUATES, RAMP PROVIDES:

Fellowship-style jobs, in which they perform the equivalent

of associate work for one year

A chance to build essential practice skills, and to work

directly with clients

An opportunity to be better positioned to make a lateral

move with experience, and a great way to launch a

permanent career

RAMP FACTS

Candidates are interviewed and selected by the firms and legal departments.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Training

Cardozo provides ongoing training for Resident Associates, and requires their attendance at regular meetings to discuss their experiences in the program. In addition, we provide free CLE opportunities for the employer and Resident Associates, practical skills programs through our new Center for Professional Develop-ment (CPD), and networking events designed to benefit both the employers and Resident Associates beyond the resident year.

Eligibility and Application Process

All recent J.D. and LL.M. graduates are eligible to apply for RAMP. Interview dates and locations will be determined by the employer. Graduates may apply to as many RAMP employers as they like, as long as they meet each employers particular hiring criteria.

EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN RAMP, PLEASE CONTACT DEAN PATR IC IA MORR ISSY, PATR IC IA .MORR ISSY@YU .EDU

We hope that you will consider the benefits of participating in Cardozos RAMP program and hire our talented and ambitious new graduates. Our RAMP program consultants are available to meet with you at any time.

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My employer, Leason Ellis, has provided me with a great opportunity to learn about my preferred legal field, get hands-on experience in substantive legal tasks, and receive constructive feedback on the work I produce. Most importantly, the RAMP program has given me a way to jump-start my career in an otherwise difficult legal market.

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Jessica Blumert 13 is an associate for the Office for Legal Affairs at Diamonds International. Elchonon Shagalov 10, General Counsel & VP for Legal Affairs at Diamonds International, hired Blumert as part of the RAMP program.

Benefits: At the Employers Discretion

A benefits package is not required as a condition to participate in RAMP; however, we strongly urge employers to offer one.

The Hiring Process: Tailored to Everyones Needs

The Office of Career Services (OCS) works with each employer to understand its culture and specific hiring criteria, and to create an employer profile. We use that to advertise the position in our Symplicity database and when conducting screening interviews.

Salary: $43,000 potential salary, consisting of a guaranteed $38,000 salary with an optional $5,000 increase with bar examination passage or bar admission.

The salary is competitive with a fellowship or residency program, making it affordable for RAMP employers to hire new associates when they otherwise would not have done so.