Law Student
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Law Student at Yeshiva University
- Past
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- Crime Assessment Bureau Intern at Kings County District Attorney's Office
- Job Developer at Center for Employment Opportunities
- Correspondent at Star Jones Show
- Host at AMC
- Comedian at Comedy Central
- Commentator at Animal Planet
- Commentator at Spike TV
- Comedian at Discovery Channel
- Education
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- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- Hunter College, City University of New York
- New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
- Connections
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Websites
Jeremy Schachter’s Summary
Former actor/comedian turned law student with the goal of applying my entertainment background to the practice of law.
Jeremy Schachter’s Experience
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Law Student
Yeshiva University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
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Crime Assessment Bureau Intern
Kings County District Attorney's Office
(Law Practice industry)
January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)
Interviewed police officers, victims, and witnesses to alleged misdemeanor and felony offenses. Determined what laws in the New York State Penal Code, if any, had been violated. Wrote complaints detailing the offenses to be charged and ensured that the facts supplied fulfilled every element of the offense. Acted as the deponent in complaints when I was the only one to have direct contact with all the parties involved. Prepared court packets for assistant district attorneys including copies of the complaint, orders of protection or full orders of protection if needed, contact information of all the relevant parties, and arrest information. Ensured that all chargeable offenses were sent to the proper bureau or zone, i.e. sex crimes, and gangs.
Center for Employment Opportunities -
Job Developer
Center for Employment Opportunities
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Regularly met with and counseled recently released felons (clients) in an effort to develop job opportunities. Coached and prepared clients for interviews by assisting with resume creation, obtaining proper attire, and conducting mock interviews. Taught life-skills to newly enrolled clients in a classroom. Cultivated and maintained relationships with New York City employers willing to hire clients. Occasionally hired and prepared new-hire documents for employers. Documented all interactions with employers and clients on Salesforce.com. Lobbied New York State congressional leaders for changes in re-entry legislation.
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Correspondent
Star Jones Show
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — January 2008 (8 months)
Appeared regularly as the special correspondent to Star Jones on her daily program where I also co-wrote the content. The show originated on Court TV and continued to air when Court TV became Tru TV. I was with this program for its entirety.
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Host
AMC
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Appeared and continue to appear via re-runs as a host on AMC's Date Night.
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Comedian
Comedy Central
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Appeared and continue to appear via re-runs as a standup comedian on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham.
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Commentator
Animal Planet
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Appeared as a commentator on Animal Planet's the A List.
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Commentator
Spike TV
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Appeared as a commentator on Spike TV's Casino Cinema.
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Comedian
Discovery Channel
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)
Appeared and continue to appear via re-runs as a comedian on the network's You Spoof Discovery, where I wrote, acted, and produced the content and on Cash Cab where I only made an appearance.
Jeremy Schachter’s Education
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
J.D Candidate , 2009 — 2012 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Sports and Entertainment Law Students Association, Intellectual Property Students Association, Writer for Cardozo Jurist, Advocate for Unemployment Action Center, Courtroom Advocacy Project, 1L SBA Senator
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Hunter College, City University of New York
B.A , Urban Studies & Political Science , 2009
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New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Certificate , Acting , 2001
Additional Information
Jeremy Schachter’s Websites:
Jeremy Schachter’s Interests:
writing, law, entertainment, government, politics, business, running, bicycling, eating at restaurants.
Jeremy Schachter’s Groups:
NY Roadrunners, US Adventure Racers, Student Bar Association, Golden Key Honour Society.
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HUNTER COLLEGE of the CUNY -
Above The Law
Jeremy Schachter’s Honors:
Graduated Cum Laude (3.68), 2009
Comedy Central's Comics to Watch, 2007
Jeremy Schachter’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
