General Career Fair FAQs

Below are the responses to the most frequently asked questions regarding the Job Fair at the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Annual Convention.  If you need additional information, please feel free to contact the HNBA Job Fair Committee at BeckerdD2@staff.abanet.org (Students and Lateral Attorneys) or roxie@thejonesfirm.com (Employers) and a Committee member will respond to you as soon as possible.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

 Ques.: What is the HNBA Job Fair? 

Ans.: The HNBA Job Fair is organized and provided by the HNBA as a service to the legal community.  For law students and lawyers, the HNBA Job Fair is an excellent employment resource.  For employers, the Job Fair is a valuable asset for meeting highly qualified Hispanic law students and attorneys from across the country.  The Job Fair occurs during the 2009 HNBA Annual Convention, so Job Fair participants will be able to interact with leading Hispanic lawyers throughout the United States and to participate in enriching continuing legal education programs (CLE).


 Ques:Who is eligible to participate?

Ans: All current and returning law school students, 2009 law school graduates, and attorneys will less than ten years experience can participate as candidates in the Job Fair.  There are no restrictions for employers.


 Ques.: When and where will the 2009 Job Fair take place?

Ans.: The 2009 HNBA Job Fair will be held on Friday, September 4, in conjunction with the 34th HNBA Annual Convention scheduled September 2 to 6, 2009 at the Hotel Albuquerque, in Albuquerque, New Mexico .     

 
 Ques.:  Who administers the Job Fair? 

Ans.: The Job Fair is organized and administered by the HNBA Job Fair Committee and the American Bar Association (ABA).  Committee members range from new to experienced attorneys.  The Committee and the ABA are dedicated to ensuring that the Job Fair is a rich and rewarding experience for both the applicants and the employers.   

 
 Ques.:  Whom do I contact for more information regarding the Job Fair?

Ans.: If you are a student or attorney, you may contact the HNBA Job Fair Committee by emailing the ABA Representative at BeckerD2@staff.abanet.org.  If you are an employer, you may contact the HNBA Representative at roxie@thejonesfirm.com.   

 
 Ques.: Is the Job Fair only for Latino/as? 

Ans.: No.  The HNBA provides an equal opportunity programs and does not discriminate in the provision of services or opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief.   We encourage everyone to participate.   


QUESTIONS FOR LAW STUDENTS AND ATTORNEYS


 Ques.: How do I register for the Job Fair?

Ans.: Full registration is available online at the HNBA Conference website: www.hnbaconvention.com


 Ques.: What is the deadline for registration?

Ans.: The deadline for regular registration will be on August 17, 2009.

Please note that if you register after this deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will receive interview placement before the start of the Job Fair:  you may receive your interview schedule the morning of the Job Fair.    

 Ques.: What other information is required?

Ans.: A resume must be submitted via email to BeckerD2@staff.abanet.org by August 17, 2009. 

Please note that  in order to have your resume distributed to participating employers, you must register by this deadline.  Registering after this deadline can result in a reduced interview schedule.

 Ques.: Who are the interviewing employers?

Ans.: Employers from the private and public sectors will be holding interviews.  Large law firms and medium size firms are heavily involved, as are a number of important government agencies.   There is less participation by small law firms (10 lawyers or less).    

 
 Ques.: Can I choose whom to interview with?

Ans.: Prior to the Job Fair the Committee will publish a “WISH LIST” that is designed to solicit information to assist the Committee in matching job seekers’ preferences with employers.  You will need to revisit the site to obtain and complete the WISH LIST.  We will try to schedule interviews with specific employers to the extent that the WISH LIST is completed and we are able to do so.         

 
 Ques.:  How will interviews be scheduled? 

Ans.: We anticipate that interviews will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., with a ninety minute lunch break.  The interviews will be scheduled in 30-minute intervals.  Note that we cannot guarantee how many interviews you will have.

 
 Ques.: How many law students and lawyers will be interviewing?  

Ans.: The HNBA Job Fair typically draws over 60 employers and 200 law students and lateral attorneys.  More specific information will be provided on this year’s Job Fair as the event gets closer.

 
 Ques.: When will I learn if I have been hired?

Ans.: That answer depends on the employers.  You might receive an offer on the spot, or perhaps after the Job Fair.  Some employers have follow-up interviews.

 

QUESTIONS FOR JOB FAIR EMPLOYERS


If you, your firm, or agency is interested in participating in the HNBA JOB FAIR, please let the Committee know via the following email address: roxie@thejonesfirm.com.   You can also click on the Job Fair information Employer Packet on the convention website.

 Ques.: What is the deadline for registration?

Ans.: The deadline for registration will be on August 14, 2009.   

 
 Ques.: What information is required from me?

Ans.: Please refer to your Employer's Information Packet.

 
 Ques.: How will candidates be chosen?

Ans.: You will have an opportunity to select six of twelve candidates.  The Job Fair Committee will assign six candidates based on applicant preferences.  We will be happy to accommodate you if you wish to interview more than 12 candidates.  Also, you will have the opportunity to meet all of the candidates during an informal table talk session at the beginning of the Job Fair and you are free to add interviews at that time.