Testimonials

“Albany Law students are focused, hard-working, eager to learn, and have excellent legal research and writing skills. Students value the placement and are appreciative of the opportunity. We have moved beyond looking forward to placing students in our office, and instead, have come to heavily rely on their presence. This is due to the high caliber quality students that Albany Law School consistently provides.”

"The Albany Law School Career & Professional Development Center helped me develop a professional identity. I developed a better sense of how to direct my professional goals through attending workshops dedicated to learning about different legal careers. I strongly believe that the Career Center played a pivotal role in helping me obtain my current position, which I started immediately after graduation. If I had any advice to give new students, it would be to consider making the Career Center a fundamental aspect of your law school experience."

"As a first-generation law student, it can be overwhelming and difficult to become aware of potential employment opportunities while simultaneously staying on top of coursework. Beginning at Orientation, the Career and Professional Development Center is available as a resource. I felt confident in interviewing for job placements due to the connections I made and the interview skills I had acquired.”

“The Albany Law School Career and Professional Development Center was an invaluable resource for me as I navigated law school and the beginning of my career. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the networking events, job fairs, and the online portal with internship postings offered by the career center—they are there to help you succeed.”

“Albany Law graduates are consistently among our most prepared young Assistant District Attorneys. Throughout the interview process, they are both knowledgeable and inquisitive. It is a tribute to Albany Law School that graduates, past and recent, hold prominent positions in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.”

“The Career and Professional Development Center at Albany Law School was very helpful in giving me employment advice, editing my resume and writing sample, and connecting me with potential employers. My career counselor helped me with mock interviews, general career and interview advice, and was easy to reach anytime. Even as an alumna, the career center is an invaluable resource. I highly recommend any student to take advantage of the services the career center offers.”

"We find Albany Law graduates to be intelligent, motivated and success-driven. Students are not only well-versed in the law but also in interpersonal skills—an important trait to look for when hiring."

"We've found that the people who do very well at Albany Law School do very well here...People have become very comfortable with Albany Law students because of their history here. It feeds on itself."

"Skadden has always sought to hire from a diverse group of law schools. The students we've hired from Albany Law have been excellent attorneys and have enjoyed their time at Skadden."

"When you're familiar with a school and its faculty, it gives you a level of confidence in the students. I know that what's taught at Albany Law meshes well with what we want here at the firm. The work ethic and character of the students also make them great additions to the firm."