Distinguishing Yourself Through International Law Opportunities

Friday, September 12
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Classroom 1
**pizza provided - please register to attend**

Guest Speaker: Prof. Matthew Wilson, Temple University Japan Campus

Prof. Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Law at Temple University's Japan Campus, will talk about his own international experience, and will offer advice regarding:

• Opening the door: Things that a law student can do during law school to get involved in transnational or international matters.
• Studying Abroad: The value of study abroad programs during law school.
• Where the jobs are: Conventional and unique international career opportunities for law students.
• Job searching tips: How a U.S. educated law student can go about finding an internationally related job, domestically or overseas.
• Practical Application: How international experiences translate into networking, client development and career opportunities in the U.S.

Prior to law school, Prof. Wilson worked in Japan for electronic giants Sony and Yokogawa Electric. During law school, he interned for an international law firm on Saipan in the U.S Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Western Pacific). After participating in Temple Law School's semester study abroad program in Tokyo and completing an internship for GE Medical Systems Japan as a 2L student, he took an extended leave of absence from law school to participate in a multi-million dollar litigation on Saipan between two Japanese companies. After law school, he accepted a position with Akerman Senterfitt, the largest law firm within Florida (about 400 attorneys), where he handled a variety of international lawsuits involving intellectual property and commercial matters, cross-border transactions, and multinational clients. Today, he serves as Associate Professor of law and General Counsel for Temple's Japan Campus.

All years of students are welcome and encouraged to attend!