The article discusses the negative effects of President Trump's government hiring freeze on law students and budding lawyers, as offers and internships have been canceled. In response, a group of former officials from the Treasury and Justice Department has stepped in to assist affected attorneys and students in finding employment. They have established a system through which candidates can submit their details for consideration by various employers, and are actively engaged in networking and encouragement to ease the transition for those impacted by the freeze.
Caroline Ciraolo, who formerly served as acting assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Tax Division, is now a partner and founder of Kostelanetz's Washington office, and acts as a primary point of contact for the group. "Law firms, accounting and consulting firms, corporations, educational institutions, bar associations, state and local government agencies, courts, non-profits, and other stakeholders are spreading the word regarding these efforts," she told Bloomberg Tax, "facilitating connections, and meeting with those seeking employment to offer encouragement, networking, and career opportunities."
As noted by Bloomberg Law, the group - composed of lawyer representing law firms, accounting firms, nonprofits, and private companies - has stepped in to assist attorneys and law students find jobs.
The group has set up an email address where students and attorneys whose offers were revoked by the IRS and Justice's Tax Division can send their resume, a writing sample, offer received, and notice of rescission.
A member of the group with access to the email will review these submissions, ensuring they're complete, and then send the candidate a survey asking questions about the person's preferred position, preferred employer such as a law firm, accounting firm, nonprofit, graduation years, and preferred location.
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