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Adwar Ivko

Amid the electrifying pulse of NYC, Adwar Ivko was born in 2024, uniting the forces of two renowned New York-based firms, Ivko Law Group and Furgang Adwar LLP. We stand not just as a beacon for legal expertise but as a crucible for innovation and creativity. Under the leadership of award-winning attorneys Polina Ivko and Stephanie Adwar, our firm transcends traditional legal services. We are architects of potential and advocates for visionaries across various domains—art, cultural property, film, music, luxury goods, beauty, fashion, architecture, and emerging technologies.

Imagine a day where you assist with litigation for a groundbreaking artist in the morning, draft contracts for a pioneering luxury brand in the afternoon, and strategize a film deal by evening. This is the panorama of opportunities at Adwar Ivko. Our dual strength in litigation and transactional work means our team is on the frontline, turning challenges into masterpieces and disputes into dialogues.

Adwar Ivko offers a stage where legal theory meets real-world challenges, where mentorship meets innovation, and where the next chapter of law is being written. Join us, and be part of the narrative that’s reshaping industries and setting precedents.

Description of Externship Role and Application Requirements

When applying, please submit both your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts (undergrad and law school) as one PDF file. Your cover letter should provide information not reflected in your resume or further explain your qualifications. Please avoid merely reiterating your resume.

Candidate Profile

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Completed 2L year
• Available for the entire program duration with a consistent schedule
• Detail-oriented yet concise writer and editor
• Exceptional oral communication skills
• Eager to learn and apply knowledge in a real-world legal environment
• Highly organized and enthusiastic about the intersection of law and business
• Values timeliness and maintains high morale

Preferred Coursework

Candidates should have completed at least three of the following courses:

• IP courses
• Arbitration or dispute resolution courses
• Art law
• Emerging technologies (e.g., crypto, NFT, metaverse, VR, AI)
• Nonprofit law
• Secured transactions
• Trusts and estates
• Tax law
• International law
• Advanced writing / research
• Contract negotiation and drafting
• Administrative law
• Regulatory courses (e.g., talent agencies, anti-money laundering laws)
• Business law
• Talent representation / management specific courses

Additional Information

The externship will provide training similar to that found in an educational environment. The position is designed to benefit the extern's learning and understanding of the legal profession. The extern will be supervised closely by experienced attorneys. No promise of a paid position at the firm's conclusion is implied or guaranteed.

This is an unpaid externship. However, interns will benefit from valuable networking opportunities, extensive learning opportunities, and mentorship. To maintain the integrity of this unpaid externship, we adhere strictly to the guidelines provided by federal and New York state laws. We ensure the program is educational in nature and doesn't replace the work of regular employees.

Please note, our screening process for this externship is distinct from that of employment and is focused on criteria relevant for admission to this educational program.