LLM Webinar Recordings

Learn more about valuable practice and work opportunities available to you as you study for your LLM in Seattle. Below are recordings of informative webinars by our world-renowned professors, students, and guest lecturers, including by the General Counsel of Amazon.

Gain Immersive Tech Law Experience at Seattle U Law

July 26, 2023

Seattle U Law, located ideally among a community of global leaders in the technology sector, boasts numerous opportunities to gain legal knowledge under the Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) umbrella. This includes the LLM in Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship program focus, as well as the Summer Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (SITIE), which offers a unique summer curriculum of cutting-edge courses to help equip students with the skills and values to go on to legal careers at technology companies. In this webinar, we heard from Professor Steven Bender and Professor Steven Tapia, who highlighted the law school's technology curriculum and opportunities to gain experience in this exciting field in the global tech hub of Seattle.

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Interviewing Skills for Your Legal Job Search

April 18, 2023

As an LLM student, your goal may be to start a legal career in the Seattle region, home to a large and diverse legal community as well as companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks. Seattle University School of Law's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a resource for law students and provides tips and coaching for you to stand out during the interview process, in addition to numerous job search tools and opportunities for networking with firms and organizations. In this webinar, we heard from Matt Etter '12, Assistant Dean of Professional Development, who provided an overview of CPD's job search resources and shared interviewing tips for you to highlight your education and skills when meeting legal employers.

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The Importance of Intellectual Property in a Global Village

March 22, 2023

As an LLM student at Seattle University School of Law, you'll have the opportunity to learn from world-class faculty, whose research and teaching is on the cutting edge of law and technology. In this webinar, we heard from Professor Margaret Chon, who has taught and published extensively on topics related to international intellectual property law. Professor Chon discussed and provided examples of why the regulatory roles of intellectual property are critically important, not just to economic growth through innovation, but also to social progress and well-being. Intellectual property (copyright, patent, trademark, etc.) is important to innovation law — and is also important for human development and sustainable development.

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Crafting Effective Resumes and Cover Letters

February 28, 2023

As an LLM student, one of your goals is likely to find a legal position and make a strong first impression with potential employers. Seattle University School of Law's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a dedicated career resource for our law students and will equip you with the tools to craft outstanding resumes and cover letters. In this webinar, we heard from Assistant Dean Erin Fullner from CPD, who provided tips for crafting resumes and cover letters that will set you apart and best convey the ways your skills and knowledge have prepared you to meet employers’ needs. Dean Fullner and the LLM team also participated in Q&A.

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Dean's Luminaries in Law Lecture & Conversation Series: Jeff Farrah ’07, Executive Director of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

February 28, 2023

The law school recently hosted Jeff Farrah '07, Executive Director of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, who joined us in conversation with law school Dean Anthony E. Varona as well as Amit Shukla, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Mr. Farrah, a 2007 graduate of Seattle University School of Law, leads the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) as its executive director. AVIA represents the world’s leading technology, trucking, ridesharing, automotive, and transportation companies. Before joining AVIA, Mr. Farrah served as general counsel of the National Venture Capital Association, where he championed public policy to support the American entrepreneurial ecosystem and managed legal and operational aspects of the association. He also served as counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and as general counsel to U.S. Senator Scott Brown. During the 2012 presidential election, he was a member of Senator Romney’s Trade Policy Advisory Committee.

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Preparing for Bar Exam Success

January 26, 2023

Are you interested in studying and practicing law in the U.S.? By getting a Master of Law (LLM) at Seattle University School of Law, you can become eligible to take law licensing exams in many states. Seattle University School of Law is committed to providing its students with the resources and support they need to succeed in these exams. In this webinar, Professor Isabel Freitas Peres, Director of Bar Studies, discussed bar exam eligibility, application processes, and best practices for exam preparation. Professor Sital Kalantry, Associate Dean of Graduate and International Programs, answered questions regarding our LLM programs.

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Dean's Luminaries in Law Lecture & Conversation Series: Starbucks General Counsel Zabrina Jenkins

January 24, 2023

As a student at Seattle University School of Law, you will have many opportunities to interact with and meet leaders in various industries. Recently, Zabrina Jenkins, executive vice president and general counsel of Seattle-based company Starbucks, joined us in conversation with law school Dean Anthony E. Varona. Ms. Jenkins is executive vice president and general counsel for Starbucks, leading legal and regulatory affairs, global security, and ethics and compliance for the company. Additionally, Jenkins serves as an executive champion to the Starbucks Black Partner Network and an advisor to the diversity committee for the Law & Corporate Affairs department. At Starbucks since 2005, Jenkins previously held roles as senior vice president, deputy general counsel, interim chief ethics and compliance officer, lead legal advisor for Teavana, and was a core member of the Starbucks 2018 Philadelphia incident crisis management response team.

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Human Rights & Tech: How Technology Facilitates Peace Negotiations

December 8, 2022

Clinic students Bisma Shoaib and Jay Conrad discussed their recent experience participating in real-life lawyering projects to help facilitate peace negotiations by using technology. As an LLM student, you have opportunities to work on actual cases and projects under the supervision of a professor. The discussion was moderated by Professor Ronald Slye. Professor Sital Kalantry, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and International Programs, also answered questions about the LLM during the Q&A.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships for International Students

November 29, 2022

As an international LLM student, you likely have many questions about how to pay for your LLM degree program. The resources available to you include private loans, payment plans, and outside scholarships that can help ease your financial burden as you work to further your legal education. Lynette Splinter, Director of Student Financial Services, and Natasha Murphy, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services, discussed how to navigate the process of obtaining private loans, how to search for outside scholarships, and information about payment plans. Kelli Rodriguez Currie, Director of International and Graduate Studies, and Professor Sital Kalantry, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and International Programs, provided information about the LLM application process and answered questions.

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Dean's Luminaries in Law Lecture & Conversation Series: David Zapolsky, General Counsel at Amazon

October 19, 2022

David Zapolsky, General Counsel at Amazon, joined Seattle University School of Law Dean Anthony E. Varona in conversation about the life of a Fortune 5 general counsel and the future of e-commerce. The program was part of the Dean's Luminaries in Law Lecture & Conversation Series. Mr. Zapolsky shared his professional journey from law school to becoming the top legal officer/General Counsel at Amazon. He also discussed his ongoing and upcoming projects, including Amazon's pro bono work opportunities. Additionally, LLM student Bhavya Kandala asked Mr. Zapolsky to share his advice for international students pursuing LLMs in the U.S. and his response is at 47:45 minutes on the video recording.

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Gain Work Experience in the U.S.A.: Obtain your LLM at Seattle University School of Law

October 4, 2022

In today's world, lawyers are increasingly asked to work with clients from around the world on cross border transactions and litigation. An LLM degree can prepare you to work in this global environment.

Seattle U Law’s LLM program offers opportunities for students to gain work experience for credit at hundreds of legal employers across Seattle. Meet the director of the LLM program, Professor Sital Kalantry, who teaches contract law and human rights and founded the India Center at Seattle University School of Law, and Professor Gillian Dutton, Director of the Externship Programs, who places students with employers in Seattle, including corporate counsel, judges, nonprofits, and many more.

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