To better answer the questions in the minds of young professionals seeking to launch a career in international law, we pulled together small groups of law students, fielded their questions and created a series of podcasts. The podcasts cover practical advice on how to launch a career in international law, as well as tips for adding three to five years to your professional presence.

Launching a Career in Public International Law

Students often ask: Are there any jobs in public international law? The answer is yes! PILPG Co-Founder Paul Williams discusses how young professionals can start crafting their dynamic careers and debunks myths about working in international law.

So You Want to Be An International Criminal Lawyer?

PILPG co-founder and Managing Director Michael Scharf, interim Dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has over a quarter century of experience in transitional justice and war crimes prosecution. He helped write the Statute and Rules of the Yugoslavia Tribunal, trained the judges for the trial of Saddam Hussein, served as Special Assistant to the Prosecutor of the Cambodia Tribunal, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the field.  He discusses successful strategies and pathways for launching a career in international criminal law in this episode of #TeawithPILPG.

Adding 3 to 5 Years to Your Professional Presence (Part 1)

With a little practice, you can develop a professional presence that is 3-5 years ahead of your peer group. Paul Williams, PILPG’s Founder and President, provides practical tips in Part 1 of this Tea with PILPG mini-series.

Adding 3 to 5 Years to Your Professional Presence (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this Tea with PILPG mini-series, Paul Williams, PILPG’s Founder and President, concludes his discussion of tools and tips for developing a professional presence that is 3-5 years ahead of your peer group.

What’s Your “Wow”?

Dynamic young professionals make themselves stand out by impressing others with their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. PILPG Co-Founder Paul Williams discusses this “wow” principle—how you can excel and “wow” others at work.

How to Enhance Your Professional Image through Social Media

Do you have a strategic plan for how to brand your professional image on social media? Do you attach your resume to every email you send? You should! In this podcast, President of PILPG, Paul Williams, provides tips on how to enhance your social media presence to build your professional image online.

Never Eat Lunch Alone

In our latest podcast titled “Never Eat Lunch Alone”, President of PILPG, Paul Williams, discusses ways to combat the nerves and reluctance that come with networking and emphasizes the need to start building a network today. Listen to the podcast to find out why you should Never Eat Lunch Alone.

The Start-Up of You

In this episode of Tea with PILPG, President Paul Williams explains how thinking of yourself as a start-up company can help you visualize your career path and make a plan for success.

Getting Downtown

Tea with PILPG continues the series of talks on excellence and professionalism over a cup of Irish Breakfast tea. In this episode, PILPG President Paul Williams offers advice on how to maximize the benefits of attending events downtown.

Developing Your Personal Brand

What is a personal brand and why should you have one? Founder and President Paul Williams explains on this episode of Tea with PILPG over a cup of Earl Grey tea.

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