Meet Maria K. Stein
Assistant Dean, Career Development
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
What do you enjoy most about your role at Penn State Dickinson Law?
Empowering students to make informed career decisions including developing a strong professional presence (brand), leveraging professional networks and leveraging a multi-faceted and strategic job search action plan.
A Penn State Dickinson Law favorite:
It’s hard to pick just one. The people (students, faculty, staff, and administrators) are engaged and supportive putting students at the center of everything we do. The benefits of two locations with access to more faculty, staff and opportunities.
Best piece of advice for anyone considering Penn State Dickinson Law:
Come visit us and see why we are so special.
Favorite resource for keeping up with employment law trends and news:
NALP, Law.com, The National Jurist, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Robert Half, Leopard Solutions
What do you feel is different about the legal employment market now compared to when you were seeking your first job as a new attorney?
Technology is driving business, lawyers want meaningful work and flexible/hybrid work environments.
Favorite thing to do in your spare time:
Spend time with family and friends.
Share an interesting fact about you:
English is my second language.
You’d never guess… :
That I’m an immigrant
Life before Dickinson Law:
Associate Vice President, Cooperative Education and Career Services at Northeastern University
Three words to describe yourself:
Caring, dedicated, creative
Favorite books:
That’s a tough question. There are so many great books that the list would be too long. I do love mysteries, espionage, and the classics.