The New York State Bar Association Virtual Career Fair connects members – from wherever you are – with employers seeking to network with and hire talented candidates. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate, newly admitted attorney, or have been a practicing attorney for years, this career fair is the place for you. By participating in this event, you will be able to:
- Explore career opportunities available to you in various areas of practice
- Engage directly with employers and organizations about their open jobs, opportunities, and their company culture
- Make new connections and broaden your network directly from your home or office
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and engage with other attorneys, members, and employers in this event that is complimentary for NYSBA members. For more information regarding registration, participating employers, and program details, please review the tabs.
The NYSBA Virtual Career Fair is FREE for all NYSBA members!
Not a NYSBA Member? Sign up today to be a part of one of the most successful and influential legal organizations in the world. You’ll receive free registration to the Virtual Career Fair as well as membership options designed to meet you where you are in your career.
Why Should You Attend
NYSBA’s Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for members to meet recruiters and discover employment opportunities amongst various legal organizations. Additionally, by attending this event you will be able to:
- Network with recruiters and apply to exciting jobs from a variety of organizations in the legal industry. To help prepare for this event, check out our list of participating organizations and firms and their open positions.
- Learn and interact with organizations and firms about their open jobs, their company culture, and why they might be a great fit for your next career move.
- Make new connections and broaden your network directly from your home or office.
- Create a profile so you can share and receive contact information with recruiters and other attendees.
Who Should Attend
NYSBA’s Virtual Career Fair will have something for everyone:
- Members who are seeking new career opportunities
- Student and newly admitted members who are ready to begin their careers
- Members who want to explore advancement opportunities
How It Works
- Register for the event. After you register for the event, you should begin exploring the open positions with the participating organizations and firms while learning more about the company itself.
- Prepare for the event. There are many ways for you to prepare for a virtual career fair so you can make a lasting impression on employers and leave them remembering your name. Click here to learn eight ways you can stand out at a virtual career fair, from Remo.
- Update your profile. On the day of the event, make sure you update your guest profile on the platform so other attendees and recruiters can easily see your contact information. Your profile will help recruiters easily see your background and obtain your contact information so they can follow-up with you after the event.
- Make connections and have fun. The virtual career fair will provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with various hiring organizations and firms. Hop from table to table to meet with these organizations and firms and get more information on their company culture, their job openings, and share contact information! Click here to learn seven ways you can prepare beforehand.
- Apply to interested positions and follow-up with the recruiters. After the career fair is over, make sure to send your resume to and follow-up with the recruiters you met and apply to their open positions!
Meet, network with, and explore open positions and opportunities with employers in the legal industry!
Browse the participating organizations and firms below:
- Barclay Damon
- Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
- Chautauqua County Public Defender Office
- Cioffi Slezak & Wildgrube P.C.
- Couch White LLP
- Gale Gale & Hunt, LLC
- Gitto & Niefer LLP
- Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC
- The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
- Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP
- Mazzola Lindstrom LLP
- McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Paterson PLLC
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- NJ Division of Law
- New York State Office of the Attorney General
- Oneida County Attorney’s Office
- Oneida County Public Defender’s Office – Criminal Division
- Ostego County Attorney Office
- Raymond James Financial, Inc
- Satter Ruhlen Law Firm, PLLC
- Stamm Law Firm
- Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
- Traub Lieberman Strauss & Shrewsberry LLP
Registration for organizations and firms is currently closed for the fall 2023 virtual career fair. Thank you for your interest!
Attendees
Do I have to be a NYSBA Member to participate in the Career Fair?
Yes, you can only register for this free event if you are a NYSBA Member. To learn how you can become a NYSBA member, visit nysba.org/membership
Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?
No. You can use any desktop computer or mobile device to access the event website.
On the day of the event, how do I join the virtual career fair?
All registrants must include their email address when they register for the event. You will receive an email closer to the event with day-of instructions and information. On the day of the event, you will receive a separate email with a link to join.
Will interviews be conducted at the event?
No, this event is strictly for networking with employers and learning more about their organization and their available positions.
How do I request and interview and/or apply for available positions?
Each attendee is encouraged to create a profile on the platform, which includes name, company, email or contact details, website and LinkedIn. This makes it easy to share contact information throughout the event so you can follow-up about open positions, applying, and interviewing.
Can employers contact me after the Career Fair?
Yes, just make sure you share your contact information through your profile with the recruiter so they are able to do so.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the event?
You can contact Sierra Mosley, Membership Engagement Specialist or 518-487-5748.
Who can I contact if I have technical questions on the day of the event?
When you sign into the virtual platform, there is tech support from the Remo team for anything you may need. The support button is located on the bottom left of your browser and is a pink icon with two speech bubbles.
Employers
Does myself or someone from my company have to be a NYSBA Member to participate as a recruiter for this event?
Yes, this is a member benefit event so someone from your company must be NYSBA member in order to sign-up for and recruit at a table. To learn more about how your company can participate, please click here.
On the day of the event, how do I join the virtual career fair?
You will receive an email closer to the event with day-of instructions and information. On the day of the event, you will receive a separate email with a link to join.
How many recruitment staff can be at the career fair for my table?
Only one person from your organization can attend and represent your company at the table.
Can the employer chat with job seekers during the virtual event?
Yes, there is a chat function on the virtual career fair platform, along with audio and video functions.
How can the employer receive the job seekers contact information and resume to follow-up with them?
Each guest, including the recruiters, are encouraged to create profiles on the platform, which includes name, company, email or contact details, website and LinkedIn. This makes it easy to share contact information throughout the event so you can follow-up.
Who can I contact for questions?
You can contact Sierra Mosley, Membership Engagement Specialist or 518-487-5748.