Graduate Studies Programs

“I’m graduating soon and it’s hard to find an internship for new grads.” “I’m a recent college graduate and it’s hard to find internships” If this sounds like you, I’m here to help! Most internships are for students in undergrad or postgrad school. I recommend that you start applying for full-time, entry-level roles as a graduate. If you’re not quite ready and need more experience and professional development, check out rotational programs! ❓WHAT are rotational programs? 🤔 I like to define rotational programs (sometimes known as professional development programs) as 1-3 year long, full-time “internships” where individuals can rotate throughout 2-3 different departments of an organization for specific periods to get exposure to different business units at a company. ⏳ When should you start applying for rotational programs? Who’s eligible? You should consider applying for rotational programs during your junior or senior year of college. Most programs accept students who are 1-2 years out of college and application deadlines widely vary. If you’re graduating in December, you can start looking as early as August. If you’re graduating in May, start in October/November. 💸 What are some of the benefits of these programs? These programs offer professional development, mentorship, networking, and the opportunity for individuals to further develop their skill set in their industry through working on a diverse set of projects. For some of these programs, once the individual graduates from their program, they have the chance to decide which department from their rotation they’d like to join full-time! ⭐ Here’s a list of companies with rotational programs (and are actively hiring): → The Ogilvy Residency program for those interested in a career in marketing, advertising, PR with 0-1 years of experience – no degree required! → WSP in the U.S. Advisory Associate Program where they’re hiring early career associate consultants for an August 2025 start in their program → Lenovo’s 2-year Accelerated Sales Rotational Program with both technical and non-technical tracks. → Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program with a June 2025 start 🔥As a special surprise, I’ve curated a list of 100 rotational programs/professional development for college graduates. I’ve been working on this for a while because I loveeee these programs. Some are hiring now and some hiring soon in the new year: https://lnkd.in/gwwwXhti 👀This sheet is still a work in progress, but there are a few programs listed now so check it out! 🎥I’m starting a series on Tik Tok dedicated to the post grad job hunt, check out episode 1 today! https://lnkd.in/gzxNzDKg #earlycareer #rotationalprograms #postgrad #entryleveljobs

I was talking to a client last week — let’s call him Anshul — who had a dream to study abroad but was completely stuck. “Priya, I don’t know whether to go to Canada, Australia, or Germany. Every country has its own rules, work visas, and costs. I’m lost.” And I get it — choosing the right country isn’t just about universities. It’s about your career goals, work opportunities, and long-term growth. Here’s a quick snapshot: 🇨🇦 Canada: - Post-study work visa: Up to 3 years - Opportunities in tech, finance, healthcare - Scholarships for international students available but competitive - Allows part-time work while studying 🇦🇺 Australia: - Post-study work visa: 2–4 years depending on program - Strong opportunities in engineering, IT, hospitality - Scholarships available via universities and government programs - Part-time work allowed during studies 🇩🇪 Germany: - Post-study work visa: 18 months after graduation - Top industries: engineering, IT, research - Many programs are tuition-free or low-cost - Good opportunity to earn while learning if you know the language The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right country depends on your career path, budget, and long-term plans. That’s exactly what I help my clients figure out — so they can choose a country and university that matches their career and financial goals. If you’re confused about where to go, what scholarships to apply for, or how to plan your study abroad journey, fill out the form in the comments — I’ll personally guide you step by step. #StudyAbroad #CareerAbroad #InternationalStudents #Scholarships #WorkVisaOpportunities #CareerCoach

The modern lawyer navigates a landscape where AI is becoming commonplace and technology tools are a given and an expectation. Yet most law schools continue teaching as though technology is merely an elective topic rather than the foundation of contemporary legal work. Consider the jarring transition: A recent graduate who mastered the intricacies of Erie Railroad v. Tompkins finds themselves unable to effectively use e-discovery platforms or understand how predictive analytics shapes case strategy. The disconnect isn't surprising when examining typical curricula. Students spend countless hours on theoretical doctrine but minimal time with the tools they'll use daily in practice. Meaningful reform requires a fundamental restructuring: A) Legal research courses should teach not only traditional methods but also advanced data analytics and natural language processing techniques that exponentially increase research efficiency. B) Evidence classes should incorporate practical training on e-discovery platforms and digital forensics alongside hearsay exceptions. C) Professional responsibility courses should address the ethical implications of algorithmic decision-making and client data privacy in a digital environment. Technology isn't merely changing how we practice law—it's redefining what it means to be a lawyer. Law schools that continue treating legal tech as peripheral rather than central to legal education aren't just doing students a disservice; they're undermining the profession's ability to effectively help others in a technological age. I'm Colin, author of The Legal Tech Ecosystem and General Counsel of Malbek, CLM for the Enterprise. #legaltech #innovation #law #business #learning

Most students pick a country first. Then scramble to find a course that fits. That's backwards. After guiding 7,500+ students across the US, Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, and Ireland, here's what actually works: Start with your career goal. Then find the country that supports it. Here are 7 destinations that consistently deliver on career growth in 2024: → USA: Strongest for tech, business, and research. OPT allows 12 months of work, 36 for STEM. High cost, high return. → Canada: Post-graduation work permits up to 3 years. Growing demand in tech and healthcare. Balanced affordability. → Germany: Tuition-free or low-cost public universities. 18-month stay-back visa. Best for engineering and STEM fields. → UK: Graduate visa gives 2 years to work post-study. Shorter programs mean faster ROI. Strong for finance and consulting. → Australia: Quality education with 2-4 year work rights. Part-time work allowed during study. High living costs but strong wages. → Ireland: Europe's tech hub. Critical Skills visa pathways. Lower competition than UK. The mistake most students make? Choosing based on peer influence, PR trends, or outdated advice. The right approach? Match your industry demand with visa policies, work opportunities, and financial viability. Country rankings don't build careers. Strategic alignment does. What matters most to you when choosing where to study? Career opportunities, affordability, or post-study work rights? P.S. Repost this if you found it helpful ♻️

I am convinced Law Schools Are Producing Graduates for a World That No Longer Exists ⚖️🧑🎓 Ahh, yes. A bright-eyed law graduate, armed with impeccable case law knowledge and a polished ability to recite legal doctrine. They step into their first job at a modern law firm and... flounder. Sound familiar? It should. Because right now, many law schools are preparing students for a legal landscape that's rapidly becoming extinct 🦖. Let's unpack this: The AI Revolution 🤖 ● Law schools: Still pushing rote memorisation and traditional legal research. ● Reality: AI can pull case law in seconds; what we need are lawyers who can strategically apply this information. ● Fact: 45% of legal professionals in Australia say AI will have a major impact on law, but firms aren’t fully prepared(Thomson Reuters: Clarifying the complex). Client Expectations 💼 ● Law schools: Focus on pure legal analysis. ● Reality: Clients want business acumen, industry knowledge, and practical solutions. ● Fact: 40% of clients expect lawyers to provide business acumen as part of their service (Mahlab, 2023)(Thomson Reuters: Clarifying the complex). Technology Integration 💻 ● Law schools: Maybe one “Law and Technology” elective. ● Reality: Legal tech is fundamentally reshaping daily practice, from AI to document automation, and it’s a core skill, not an optional one( Thomson Reuters: Clarifying the complex)(ALPMA). Diversity & Inclusion 🌍 ● Law schools: Often treat D&I as an "add-on" topic. ● Reality: Diverse perspectives are essential for effective modern lawyering. ● Fact: The gender pay gap persists across all levels in the Australian legal industry, with men earning 10% more on average than women(Issuu). Emotional Intelligence 🤝 ● Law schools: Rarely addressed. ● Reality: Crucial for client relationships, team management, and negotiations. Lawyers need these skills to succeed in the modern workplace. Project Management 📊 ● Law schools: Not typically taught. ● Reality: Project management is essential for delivering legal services efficiently and staying competitive in cost-conscious markets(ALPMA). To bridge this gap, legal education must evolve and: ● Integrate tech across the curriculum. ● Focus on practical skills: negotiation, project management, client communication. ● Make emotional intelligence and cultural competency core subjects. ● Provide real-world clinical experiences that mirror modern practice. ● Prioritise problem-solving and creativity over memorisation. It’s not about abandoning legal theory, but creating lawyers who can apply it in today’s world. How would you redesign the law curriculum? #LegalEducation #FutureOfLaw #LawSchoolReform #LegalInnovation

Hot take: Law schools are still churning out litigators, but the modern corporate legal world demands more. In legal operations and in-house counsel roles, it's not enough to know the law, you have to know the business. Ironically, business schools teaching legal principles are producing grads who are better prepared for corporate legal work than many JD programs. Technology won’t replace lawyers. But lawyers who embrace technology, and who take the time to understand their company’s products, customers, markets, pricing, and strategy, will absolutely replace those who cling to traditional legal training alone. The future of legal isn’t just courtroom drama. It’s contracts, compliance, data, and commercial strategy. And the lawyers leading the charge are the ones who speak business as fluently as they speak legal.

I’ve been seeing this question pop up more and more—thank you for raising it, Oshadha Goonathilaka. As someone working in Talent Acquisition, I get messages almost every day from students looking for internship opportunities—especially in IT. It’s clear the landscape has changed quite a bit compared to just a few years ago. Here’s what I’ve observed, both from a recruiter’s lens and the reality of what companies are looking for: So, what’s different now? 🧩 More students, fewer spots The number of IT undergrads has increased rapidly, but the number of quality internship placements hasn’t kept up. That naturally creates more competition. 🧩 Higher expectations from interns Internships aren’t just “learning opportunities” anymore. Many companies—especially startups and lean teams—expect interns to add value from day one. 🧩 Remote work changed the game Post-COVID, remote/hybrid setups became common. But not every student is equipped to thrive in self-managed environments. It takes maturity and initiative to work well without constant supervision. 🧩 The skills gap is real Unfortunately, some academic programs still focus heavily on theory or outdated tech. That mismatch can make it tough for students to hit the ground running in modern tech stacks and agile workflows. What can students do to stand out? 🏗️ Show what you can do—not just what you’ve learned Personal projects, GitHub contributions, freelance gigs—anything that demonstrates your initiative and problem-solving skills is gold. 🏗️ Sharpen your fundamentals Strong understanding of basics like data structures, OOP, and databases still matter more than jumping from framework to framework. 🏗️ Practice problem solving Platforms like HackerRank, LeetCode, or even simple code challenges go a long way in developing structured thinking—which is what many hiring managers assess first. 🏗️ Don’t ignore soft skills Being a good communicator, a reliable team player, and someone who can take feedback well matters more than most people think—especially in remote teams. 🏗️ Network genuinely Share your journey, connect with professionals, ask thoughtful questions. LinkedIn is a powerful space when used meaningfully. 💬 Final thought: Internships are still very much out there—but students need to approach them with a mindset of readiness and initiative. Instead of only searching for opportunities, build yourself into the kind of candidate companies are eager to bring in. Happy to connect with students and share insights when I can—feel free to reach out. Students and professionals—what do you think has changed most about internships today? Would love to hear your take. #Internships #TalentAcquisition #ITindustry #SriLanka #EarlyTalent #RecruitmentInsights Image courtesy: @ankitrathor

Canada has recently expanded the list of PGWP-eligible fields, opening up new opportunities for international students. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada listed fields of study requirements were initially divided into 5 broad categories: 1. Agriculture and Agri-Food 2. Healthcare 3. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 4. Trade 5. Transport Now ‘Education’ has been added as the sixth category that is eligible for PGWP. The eligible programs are: - Developmental services worker - Montessori teacher education - Waldorf/Steiner teacher education - Early childhood education and teaching - Teaching assistants/aide, general - Child development - Child care and support services management - Child care provider/assistant - Early childhood and family studies This means that students who graduate in these programs will qualify for the PGWP allowing them to gain Canadian work experience after their course completion. This move signals Canada's strong commitment to attracting global talent and aligning education with labor market needs.

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 Today, while scrolling through LinkedIn, I came across a question that took me back to my university days: When I used to ponder a lot about "𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁?"  Especially coming from a tier-3 college and being part of the COVID batch. My 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 to 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 was 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. Campus drives were minimal. Traditional internships felt out of reach. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹!! That’s when virtual internships and role-based experiences became more than just placeholders for me—they built my base. Back in 2021, I completed my first virtual software engineering experience with J.P. Morgan, and it completely changed how I viewed the industry. I wasn’t just reading about how SWE teams work — I was exposed to real-world tasks, tools, and workflows. I started to 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 — from writing clean code to collaborating cross-functionally. Later, I took part in another virtual internship that helped me: - Develop soft skills like communication, ownership, decision-making skills and self-discipline while working with real teams. - Stay motivated, learn faster, and eventually discover my niche So, are virtual internships worth it? Here’s my honest take based on my experience:  𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: - Accessible from anywhere - Exposure to real industry practices without needing referrals - Flexible, structured, self-paced learning - Helps build clarity and confidence early in your career 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗳: - Often unpaid - Limited real-time team interaction - Varying program quality - Some unethical programs even ask students to pay for the internship — 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵. For me and my situation, virtual internships weren’t perfect, but they were powerful. Now I’d love to hear from the community: Have you seen virtual internships make a real impact in someone’s journey? Would you recommend them today to someone early in their tech career? Follow Aadyaa Srivastava for more such content! #VirtualInternship #SoftwareEngineering #TechCareers #COVIDBatch #Tier3College #InternshipExperience #EarlyCareers #Upskilling #CareerGrowth #LearningByDoing 

For generations, legal education has operated on a narrow, almost linear, definition of success: achieve top marks, secure practical training, and ascend the ranks as an attorney or advocate. This traditional path has shaped curriculums and defined achievement, but as Dr. Liesl Hager explores in her insightful chapter, it fails to capture the rich, diverse reality of where a law degree can lead. By clinging to this outdated metric, we risk failing our students and underutilizing the profound potential of a legal education. The truth is, a significant number of law graduates build impactful careers outside of conventional legal practice in business, policy, technology, and beyond. Dr. Hager argues that legal education must evolve to reflect this reality. This requires a fundamental shift from a purely vocational focus to one of holistic development. Success should no longer be measured solely by academic scores, but by a student's capacity for critical thinking, ethical engagement, and their ability to integrate legal principles with a wide array of other skills and disciplines. This paradigm shift places a new responsibility on educators: to move from being gatekeepers of a single profession to becoming cultivators of versatile, multifaceted talent. It means intentionally designing curriculums that inspire students to see their law degree not as a one way ticket to the courtroom, but as a master key that can unlock a multitude of doors. This approach doesn't devalue the traditional legal career, it enriches it by surrounding it with a broader ecosystem of possibility, fostering a more dynamic and adaptable generation of legal minds. This re imagining of legal education is about transforming graduates from being just legal practitioners into being indispensable problem solvers. It ensures that the rigorous training of the law creates well rounded individuals who can bring clarity, structure, and ethical integrity to any field they choose to enter. It’s a call to action for law faculties everywhere to broaden their vision and empower students to define success on their own terms. #LegalEducation #FutureOfLaw #CareerDevelopment #HolisticDevelopment #LawStudents #InnovationInLaw #HigherEd #SouthAfrica