March 2008

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Information in this calendar is updated as of February 29, 2008. * Indicates additions or updates since the last publication.

Friday, February 29 - Saturday, March 1

    Upcoming Events:

    April 5, 2008
    Barrister’s Ball: Hilton Hotel. 7:00 p.m. – Midnight. For more information, call
    (305) 284-1133 or e-mail UMBarristersBall@gmail.com.

    April 12 – 19, 2008
    Students: Dean’s Cup. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at
    (305) 284-4551.

    April 18, 2008
    Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Symposium: Animal Law and the First Amendment. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, e-mail UMSALDF@yahoo.com.

    April 26, 2008
    Reading Period begins.

    April 30, 2008
    Upper class law students:
    Examinations begin.
  • Student Admissions and Recruiting: Reid-Mentschikoff Dean's Scholarship Weekend. University of Miami School of Law. For more information, contact (305) 284-6746 or admissions@law.miami.edu.

Friday, February 29 - Sunday, March 2

  • HOPE: 21st Annual Robert M. Cover Retreat - "Building a Stronger Public Interest Law Community." Peterborough, NH. For more information, click here or contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599. HOPE Website.

March 1, 2008

  • Immigration Law Symposium: “Immigration Law & Policy: A Spectrum of Issues Facing the Legal & Business Community.” 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Room 352. Click here for more information.

March 4, 2008

  • Career Planning: Interviewing and Networking Skills Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.

March 5, 2008

  • Office of the Dean: Hausler Chair - A Celebration in Honor of Bernard H. Oxman, the Richard A. Hausler Professor of Law. Lecture, "The United States and the Future of International Law," 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Call (305) 284-2394 or e-mail dstadmire@law.miami.edu to RSVP.
  • Informational Career Fair: 12:30 p.m., Law School Bricks. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.
  • International & Foreign Graduate Programs: Job Search Luncheon for LL.M. Students. 12:30 p.m., Room 216. For more information, contact Suzy Gutierrez at sgutierriez@law.miami.edu.
  • HOPE: General Meeting. 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Room 209. HOPE Website.

March 6, 2008

  • Career Planning: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. 12:30 p.m., Room 110. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.
  • Law Alumni Association: Palm Beach Judicial Reception, recognizing Hon. Mark E. Polen, JD '69. Governor's Club, 777 S. Flagler Drive, Palm Beach. 5:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Call (305) 284-3470 or 1-866-99UMLAW.

March 8, 2008

  • The Florida Bar, American Bar Association: Inter-American Bar Association, University of Miami and the International Law Sections of the ABA and Florida Bar Seminar on Establishing and Protecting your Investment in the United States, University of Miami School of Law campus, Room 352, 1311 Miller Rd., Coral Gables. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact (202) 466-5944 or iaba@iaba.org for more information.

March 8 – 16, 2008

  • Spring Break: No classes.

March 17 – 28, 2008

  • Career Planning: Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program Session I interviews. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.

March 18, 2008

  • Blood Drive: The Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Gloria Garcia in the Dean of Students Office, (305) 284-4551.
  • 3L Students: Meeting for Graduation and the Bar Exam. 5:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

March 19, 2008

  • Center for Ethics and Public Service: Hoeveler Award Reception and Presentation, recognizing the Honorable Mario P. Goderich, JD '66. 5:30 p.m. Call (305) 284-3934 for details. CEPS Website.
  • 3L Students: Meeting for Graduation and the Bar Exam. 12:30 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.

March 20, 2008

  • HOPE: Public Interest Recognition Reception (305) 284-2599. HOPE website.
  • 3L Students: Meeting for Graduation and the Bar Exam. 12:30 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551.
  • Career Planning: Sidley Austin Diversity Luncheon. 12:30 p.m., the Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.

March 24, 2008

  • Career Planning: Preparing for the Fellowship Application Process. 12:30 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.

March 25, 2008

  • Career Planning: How to Prepare for Law Practice: Let Lexis Show You the Way. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.
  • Career Planning: Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.
  • Partnership for Professionalism: Spring Dinner. Call the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551 for details.
  • Phi Alpha Delta: Cocktail Party. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge, University of Miami  School of Law, 1311 Miller Rd., Coral Gables. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. E-mail jessica.hauth@gmail.com for more information.

March 26, 2008

  • Students: Course schedule for Summer and Fall 2008 released.

March 27, 2008

  • Students, Continuing Legal Education: Grammy Foundation, The Entertainment Law Initiative, the University of Miami School of Law and the ABA Forum on the entertainment and sports industries present "They're Doing What? Where?" University of Miami School of Law, Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge, 1311 Miller Rd., Coral Gables, Florida. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., reception to follow. CLE 2 hours credit Florida Bar. To RSVP contact ddarby@law.miami.edu or (305) 284-4979 . more....
  • Career Planning: Corporate Opportunities with Craig Prusher. 12:30 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.

March 28, 2008

  • Inter-American Law Review: 26th Annual Lawyer of the Americas Banquet, recognizing the Honorable Adalberto Jordan, JD '87. The Bankers Club of Miami. 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner. Call (305) 284-5562 for more information.

March 28 – 29, 2008

  • Admissions and Recruiting: Law Day for Admitted Students/Admitted Students Housing Day. University of Miami School of Law, 1311 Miller Drive. For more information, please call (305) 284-6746 or e-mail admissions@law.miami.edu.

March 31, 2008

  • Career Planning: Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program Session II interviews begin. For more information, contact Diane Quick at (305) 284-5945.
  • Students: Faculty Luncheon to offer Course Advice to 1L and 2L students. 12:30 p.m., the Alma Jennings Student Lounge. Call the Dean of Students Office at (305) 284-4551 for details.