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will win cash prizes and the opportunity to be published in the Section publication the International Law Quarterly. A condensed version of the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winning papers will be published in the International Law Quarterly. Additionally, other papers may also be selected for publication!

Cash Prizes:

1^st place: $500.00

2^nd place: $300.00

3^rd place: $200.00

The content and/or subject matter is to focus on International Law. Papers prepared in connection with law school courses are readily acceptable. If you paper is selected, you will be asked to condense the paper consistent with the format of the International Law Quarterly.

Deadline to submit papers is May 29, 2009. Winners will be selected and notified in advance of the Sections’ meeting in June.

To register, or if you have any questions, please contact William H. Newton, III, at wnewton@law.miami.edu.

Save the Date for Greenberg Traurig's Early 2010 Summer Associate Recruiting Season

GT Coast-to-Coast - For Members of the Class of 2011

Save the Date - Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Join Greenberg Traurig ("GT") at their "Coast-to-Coast" reception where you can meet the firm's shareholders, associates and 2009 summer associates. Details about how to participate in this early recruiting event, including how to submit your materials, will follow closer to the date.

In Search of Housing This Summer?

Every year, law students around the country spend their summer in a different city. Finding housing for the summer is one of the biggest challenges to spending a summer away. Below are some resources that may help you if you are looking for housing this summer:

1. The NALP Apartment Exchange allows students to search for housing or post their own listing - all for free. The NALP Apartment Exchange will be available from January 15th through May 15th. Free registration is required to use the site.

2. Spending the summer in NYC? The Educational Housing Services ("EHS") is a not-for-profit organization that provides safe and affordable fully furnished housing to students, grad students and interns coming to New York City. EHS manages multiple properties throughout New York City and Brooklyn, and is a great short term housing option that offers the opportunity to live in a community of your peers. Pass the good news on, and earn $100 for each friend you refer to EHS (that books a reservation). Also, this year EHS is offering 10 FREE SUMMER HOUSING scholarships. Details can be found on the Career Development Office ("CDO") Blog.

Akerman Senterfitt Presents Keys to a Successful Summer

10 Tips for a Successful Summer

Are you wondering what it takes to be a successful summer associate? Akerman Senterfitt, a leading law firm, with offices in Florida, New York, Washington, DC and California, is hosting a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 14th at 2:30 p.m. in Room 108. You will learn tips - from both attorneys and legal recruiters - on how to make your best impression and succeed this summer. The CDO is pleased to welcome the following speakers from Akerman Senterfitt:

Mark S. Shapiro

National Associate Development Shareholder

Judge Michael B. Chavies

Litigation Shareholder

Stacy J. Harrison (UM Law, '07)

Litigation Associate

Danielle T. Shannon

Director of Legal Recruiting

Please note that the firm has requested that 1L students receive priority so far as attendance is concerned. However, the program is being recorded and will be available via podcast. Lunch Will Be Served.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ddarby@law.miami.edu no later than Friday, April 10th.

The Prague's Centre for Public Policy Announces its European Summer Institute 2009 on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels

The Prague's Centre for Public Policy is pleased to announce the forthcoming European Summer Institute 2009 ("ESI") on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels.

Where? Prague, Czech Republic

When? July 4-11, 2009

Who? Prague's Centre for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) and INstrategy - Institute for European and National Strategies have teamed up to organize the ninth institute On the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels (ESI2009).

Why? The European Summer Institute 2009 is a seven-day academic program designed to bring together 30 undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds to enjoy their summer holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment.

What is it about? The program provides students with an exciting opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the current EU politics through exchange of ideas with academics, policy practitioners and fellow students from different cultural environments. The ESI2009 combines intensive academic courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities.

For additional information, you may visit ttp://esi.cpvp.cz to discover all the details about the ESI2009. The website contains updated information about the academic content, practicalities and application process.

It is suggested that students submit their applications by Early Bird Application Deadline of April 30,2009. The final deadline is May 15, 2009.

Should you have any questions regarding the ESI 2009 and/or application process, please do not hesitate to contact:

European Summer Institute 2009

Centrum pro verejnou politiku

Vyjezdova 510

190 11 Prague 9

Czech Republic

Tel: +420 737 679 605

Fax: +420 281 930 584

E-mail: esi@cpvp.cz

The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities is Holding its Third Annual Conference

The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities ("NALSWD") is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity and non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. The organization's goal is to assist individuals in achieving their best employment potential by ensuring that students receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they need to be successful members of the legal bar.

The 2008 conference featured many prominent lawyers with disabilities. The keynote speaker was the Honorable Richard S. Brown, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and the only deaf judge in the country. Andy Imparato, CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities; Acting Vice Chair Christine M. Griffin of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Olegario Cantos VII of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division; and Claudia Gordon of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are also among the many lawyers with disabilities who spoke at the conference and have continued to support NALSWD’s development.

NALSWD is seeking all law students with disabilities, whether they have physical, psychiatric, intellectual, learning or emotional disabilities. NALSWD was formed to facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the legal profession. In this vein, the former President of NALSWD is now forming an affiliated Lawyers With Disabilities group, thanks to a generous Hearne Leadership Grant from the American Association of People With Disabilities ("AAPD").

Please visit the website at www.nalswd.org to learn more about NALSWD. At www.nalswd.org, students can learn about opportunities to get involved with the organization, read monthly newsletters, join the e-mail listserv, participate in the burgeoning mentorship program, and learn about upcoming events and career opportunities.

NALSWD's third annual conference is scheduled to take place on August 7-9 in Washington D.C. The conference is being held in conjunction with the IMPACT Career Fair, the only national employer recruitment event for law students with disabilities. NALSWD is also developing an annual awards program for law schools and law firms that have shown a commitment to advancing disability issues, access, and inclusion in their institutions.

NALSWD invites students to get involved right away by completing their online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php .

Graduate Opportunities

Boston College Seeking Visiting Assistant Professor for Immigration Clinic

Boston College Law School seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach in the Immigration Clinic and Advanced Immigration Clinic for a two-year position. The Visiting Assistant Professor will work as a supervising attorney in the Boston College Law School Immigration and Asylum Project and will teach the Immigration Clinic, Advanced Immigration Clinic and perhaps an Advanced Immigration Law Seminar. The position has a preferred start date of July 1, 2009.

Principal Responsibilities:

Supervise students in the Boston College Law School Immigration Clinic in various types of immigration matters, including direct representation of non-citizens in removal proceedings (detained and non-detained) with various applications for relief;
Teach client counseling, ethics and litigation skills during regular weekly meetings of the Immigration Clinic and Advanced Immigration Clinic;
Co-teach an Advanced Immigration Law Seminar;
Conduct "Know Your Rights" presentations for non-citizens detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Massachusetts with clinic students;
Conduct intake interviews and screen cases for representation by the Immigration Clinic and Advanced Immigration Clinic;
Work together with Professor Daniel Kanstroom and other faculty on various projects of the Boston College Law School Human Rights program;
Participate in litigation, advocacy, attorney training and consultations about detention and deportation issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

J.D. or LL.M. from accredited law school, admission to a state bar and 3-5 years of experience representing noncitizens in immigration matters; preferably with significant experience in removal or detention work;
Interest and ability in teaching and mentoring students;
Excellent research, writing and interpersonal skills;
Strong organizational abilities and ability to multi-task;
Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

Application:

Please submit cover letter, writing sample, resume and names of two references by April 24, 2009 to:

Daniel Maltzman

Boston College Law School

885 Centre Street

Newton, MA. 02459

The William S. Boyd School of Law Seeking Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks dynamic and experienced applicants for the position of Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. The Director will lead the admissions team in enrolling a well-qualified and diverse entering class. The Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the Office of Admissions, its staff and its resources. Among the Director's duties are reviewing applications and making admissions decisions, managing the review of applications by faculty members of the admissions committee, spearheading the recruitment of applicants and admittees, meeting and corresponding with applicants and prospective applicants, representing the law school at various recruitment events and community activities, overseeing the awarding of scholarships, generating needed statistical reports and responding to surveys, and producing law school recruitment materials.

To view a more detailed job announcement, visit http: //hr.unlv.edu/jobs. While review of applications will begin immediately, on-campus interviews will be conducted in late May.

The Department of Agriculture, Office of General Counsel, Seeks Attorney

The Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking an Attorney for its Trade Practices Division. The Trade Practices Division provides legal services to the Packers and Stockyards Programs of the Grain Inspection Packers & Stockyards Administration ("GIPSA") and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Branch of the Agricultural Marketing Service ("AMS"). The Division’s Trial Attorneys provide legal support to these agencies relating to administration and enforcement of complex regulatory statutes that govern nationwide fruit, vegetable, livestock and poultry marketing. The work of the Division includes enforcement of the statutes through administrative litigation and advocacy, assisting the Department of Justice in litigation of civil and criminal actions in federal court, and providing legal counsel and support to GIPSA and AMS in the enforcement, regulation and administration of their programs. The position is located in Washington, D.C. The salary is at a GS-11 level, and is between $60,989.00 and $79,280.00.

For more information on how to apply, visit:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80278251&aid=54998962%2D749&WT.mc_n=MKT000125&TabNum=1&rc=9

Staff Attorney I - Marshall, MN

Currently, Schwan's Shared Services, LLC ("Schwan’s"), a subsidiary of The Schwan Food Company, is expanding its Law Department. If you are a professional with interests in assisting in a variety of assigned legal projects focused in the area of contract or commercial law, and interested in joining a global, privately owned company on the move, this is your opportunity. The Schwan Food Company is the largest, branded frozen-food company in the United States. Schwan's® offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous United States, as well as operating with a large presence in the foodservice channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company has 19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.

REQUIREMENTS:

Provides advice on legal issues pertaining to contract or commercial law to all levels of management and staff throughout the corporation.
Resolves routine issues and claims prior to litigation
Identifies potential legal issues related to business practices and policies and advises management
Reviews and negotiates contracts and amendments for various assigned business units
Researches and analyzes various legal issues and renders opinions
Coordinates and assists in representation of company in legal disputes
Participates in structuring and negotiating routine transactions and sets up procedures to reduce risk
Researches questions relating to corporate authority to engage in various transactions

Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) or equivalent
Years of related experience: 0 - 2 years of related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic proficiency in the operation of personal computer in a Windows environment to include the Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook; basic organizational skills; basic analytical and problem solving skills; basic presentation skills; basic interpersonal and communication skills; basic knowledge of corporate law and law in the area(s) of specialty

Candidates are required to fill out an Employee Profile and Application in its entirety. To apply online, visit https://www.schwansjobs.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=51553&CurrentPage=1

To find out more and to apply for these opportunities at Schwan’s, visit their website at: www.schwansjobs.com.

Associate Director of DC Area Outreach – University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Washington, DC)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law has created a new position, Associate Director of DC Area Outreach. This position will be located in the University’s new Washington DC site location, and will report to both the Assistant Dean of Career Services and the Director of the Development. This is a position with responsibility for the successful planning, development and implementation of multiple strategic initiatives in support of the school's visibility and outreach in Washington, DC. Position will require occasional travel to Pittsburgh, PA. The individual will report jointly to the Director of Development and the Assistant Dean for Career Services in Pittsburgh. This position will currently be a part-time position working at 60% to 80% of full-time hours, with the potential to increase to a full-time position in the future.

Qualifications: Masters required, J.D. preferred. A minimum of two years of professional experience in the law, legal recruiting and/or alumni and development relations. Candidate must demonstrate success in an autonomous environment along with the ability to develop strategies on short- and long-term goals. Candidate must be capable of learning and conveying the key elements of the Law School- its mission, history, academic programs, faculty and research, and goals. The position requires responsibility for programs and services that promote student success, as well as successful relations with key constituents, including alumni, donors and employers.

For the complete job description and to apply please visit the “Job Opportunities” section http://www.pitt.edu/employment.html and reference job # 0126336 . Please note that all applications must be submitted directly through the University’s website.

Florida Opportunities

THE BROWARD County Attorney’s Office has an opening for an individual to serve as an Assistant County Attorney assigned to the County’s airports. The position requires experience in commercial real estate, transactional law and representing governmental entities. The applicant must be a member of The Florida Bar and have the ability to handle an independent work load. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please mail, e-mail or fax resume and writing sample by April 17, 2009, to Darla Costa, Legal Administrator, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 423, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (dcosta@broward.org) (fax: 954-357-7641).

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE sought by AV rated Sarasota firm. 2-4 years commercial/construction/real estate litigation experience required. High academic credentials required. Excellent salary and benefits with Partnership opportunity. Submit resume to Sandy King, Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A., 1819 Main Street, Suite 610, Sarasota, FL 34236 or e-mail resume to sking@nhlslaw.com.

AV RATED Boca Raton Firm seeks entry level Litigation Associate for civil litigation practice. 0 to 2 years experience and Florida Bar membership required. Competitive salary/benefits. Fax resume to 561-447-9884 or e-mail to cchambers@blochminerley.com.

FORT LAUDERDALE AV rated firm seeks an Appellate Attorney to work on a part-time contract basis. Experience in Real Estate, Foreclosure and/or Litigation is preferred. Please send resumes to rdiaz@smith-hiatt.com, or fax to 954-564-9252, attention to Roy Diaz.

LEGAL AID Service of Broward County, Inc. seeks a staff attorney for its housing unit. Position requires good oral and written advocacy skills and willingness to be aggressive advocate in court for indigent client population. Salary D.O.E. with excellent benefits, including loan repayment. Fax resume to Director of Advocacy at 954.736.2484.

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

The Harris Corporation is Seeking a Legal Intern

The Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Legal Intern. The intern will be supporting the Harris in-house Legal Department, and will have the opportunity to support various functions including intellectual property, litigation support, contract drafting, real estate, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, government contracting, corporate governance and human resource law. The intern will be conducting research, fact-finding and analysis in the above areas. This position will be located at the Corporate Headquarters in Melbourne, FL.

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to: college@harris.com

Deadline: May 2, 2009

Terranova Corporation Seeks Commercial Real Estate Intern for Summer

Terranova Corporation, South Florida’s leasing commercial real estate advisory firm, seeks a summer law intern for the legal department. The intern will learn the fundamentals of commercial real estate leases by identifying, analyzing and abstracting commercial leases, providing the company’s internal team with valuable information. The intern will become familiar with the structure, content and terminology of a commercial lease, including retail and office uses. The intern will also have the opportunity to experience working within a corporate Legal Department. By the end of the internship, the intern will have obtained knowledge of a commercial lease that will enable him or her to recognize and discuss the different provisions within a commercial real estate lease as well as to be able to assist with certain due diligence.

Responsibilities include:

Reading, abstracting and summarizing various lease documents including leases, licenses, amendments and estoppels
Identifying missing information and assisting with research to locate required information
Interacting with various corporate departments in the collection of information
Special projects/reporting as determined by Supervisor

Qualified candidates must be in law school and have excellent attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work within the existing file management system and interpret document terminology required.

THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP FOR CREDIT ONLY!

As a condition of employment, any applicant offered the position is required to complete and pass a pre-employment credit, criminal background check and drug test.

If interested in applying, please email cover letter and resume to tcrecruiter@terranovacorp.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The Florida Senate Internship Program (1L, 2L)

The Florida Senate Internship Program provides students with training in the legislative process and public policy making. Participants selected will be assigned to various committees in Tallahassee effective August 3, 2009, and will work through May 27, 2010.

Applications for the program will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m., May 8, 2009. Applications for the program can be accessed on the Florida Senate website at www.flsenate.gov under "Senate Internship Program."

Mail an application to:

Ms. Karen Chandler

The Florida Senate

The Capitol

404 S. Monroe St.

Ste. 409

Tallahassee, FL 32399

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

Brown, Goldstein & Levy Introduce One-Year Disability Rights Fellowship

Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, is proud to introduce a one-year disability rights fellowship. The Fellowship offers a recent law-school graduate or judicial clerk (0 to 3 years out) with a disability the opportunity to participate in all phases of disability rights litigation at their firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a 16-lawyer, Baltimore-based law firm devoted principally to litigation. The firm has developed a national reputation for its high-profile, high-impact disability rights cases. The one-year fellowship will begin in September 2009.

The application deadline is April 15, 2009.

Please visit the following website for additional details about the fellowship and the firm and to download an application: www.browngold.com.

The Office of Public Interest Advising at Harvard Law School is now taking applications for the Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program

The Wasserstein Public Interest Fellows Program brings outstanding public interest attorneys to Harvard Law School to counsel students about public service. The Program recognizes exemplary lawyers who have distinguished themselves in public interest work, and who can assist students who are considering similar career paths. Public interest is defined broadly to include law-related work for governmental agencies, legal services, prosecutors, public defenders, private public interest law firms, nonprofit organizations and international organizations that provide legal assistance, conduct research or engage in other activities aimed at advancing the common good.

Each Wasserstein Fellow spends one to two days on campus meeting individually with Harvard Law students to advise them about public interest career options. In these advising sessions, Fellows focus on each student’s individual career aspirations and concerns. You may apply to be a Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow or Young Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow, or you may nominate someone else for the Fellowship. Application and nomination materials must be postmarked by April 22, 2009.

To read more about the program’s history, guidelines and application procedure, please visit the website at http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/careers/opia/events/wasserstein-fellows-program/history-and-purpose.html.

The 2010-2012 ABA SECTION OF TAXATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public Service Fellowship program for 2010-2012 is now open. Applications must be received by August 1, 2009 to be considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to attend the Section's meeting in Chicago on September 25-26, 2009, and asked to participate in interviews on September 26, 2009.

The Public Service Fellowship program, which began in 2008, reflects the Section's desire to advance public service efforts in tax law, and to foster a more fair and equitable tax system. Pro Bono service has been an integral part of the Section's activities for many years. The Section actively encourages member participation in various Pro Bono efforts, holds numerous training sessions to that end, and devotes many of its resources to providing legal services to those in need. The Section recognizes the need for funding and fostering recent law school graduates or judicial clerks who wish to dedicate some portion of their professional careers to public service in tax.

For more information go to http://www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice/.

Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Scholarship

You could be the UM law student who wins a $1,500.00 cash scholarship from the Florida Bar's Young Lawyers Division!

This year, the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar ("YLD") will award one (1) $1,500.00 cash scholarship to one (1) law student at each of Florida's ABA- accredited law schools for a total of eleven (11) scholarships. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of both merit and financial need. Other than a photocopy of the applicant's current law school transcript and a signed letter of recommendation, no other attachments should accompany the completed Scholarship Application. A copy of the application can be downloaded on the YLD website.

Completed scholarship applications, along with a letter of recommendation and the applicant's law school transcript, must be returned by U.S. Mail by April 30, 2009 to:

Attn: Doug Woodward
Chair, YLD Awards Committee
Moore, Hill & Westmoreland, P.A.
220 W. Garden Street, 9th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Tel: 850-434-3541
FAX: 850-435-7899

and via email to Thomas V. Miller, Program Administrator, Florida Bar.

The 2009 Sir John M. Templeton Fellowship Essay Contest

Guidelines For Entries

Eligibility:

College or university students — part-time or full-time, undergraduate or graduate, from all nations and academic disciplines — are eligible. Student applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in Fall 2009, and must be no older than 35 years of age.

Junior faculty members — must hold a position of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or higher, be not yet tenured, and 35 years or younger.

Length of Entries:

College or university students —1,500 to 5,000 words.

Junior faculty members — 5,000 to 8,000 words.

Style Guidelines:

The judges will look for clarity, rigor and eloquence. Papers need not be technical or demonstrate hyper-specialized scholarship, although they should be serious in content, tone and style. Papers may be footnoted, but judges aren’t looking for the paper with the most footnotes. All essays must be in English.

Judging Standards:

All identifying information is removed from the essays such that they are judged blindly. Each essay is read and ranked by each of the three academicians who comprise the panel of judges. After each paper has been ranked, the judges’ results are combined to determine which papers have the highest ranking.

Benefits:

In addition to the monetary prizes (see other side), the Independent Institute assists with placing the winning essays for publication in prominent journals, on websites and through other outlets. Winners may also be invited to speak at the Institute’s seminar series or another forum. Winners’ names are advertised through the Institute’s website, and in print ads appearing in prominent publications.

Further Information

The Independent Institute has published a useful reading list on this year’s theme. The official rules reading list, entry form, and further information are available on the website: www.independent.org/students/essay. You may also write for a copy of the reading list, entry form, and guidelines.

Entry Deadline and Formats

The deadline for entry is May 1, 2009. All entries must be submitted as a text file or Microsoft Word document through our website: www.independent.org/essay.

Winners will be notified in September, 2009. Winning essays become the property of the Independent Institute, which will, however, cooperate fully with the authors in their republication elsewhere.

JUDICIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Federal Judicial Clerkship Opportunities for April 10, 2009

Judge John Tunheim, United States District Court, Minneapolis, MN
Applications accepted: April 8, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge William Riley, United States Court of Appeals, Omaha, NE
Applications accepted: April 8, 2009 - October 8, 2009
Term Start: August 15, 2010

Judge Marilyn Shea-Stonum, United States Bankruptcy Court, Akron, OH
Applications accepted: April 8, 2009 - May 12, 2009
Term Start: October 1, 2009

Judge Susan Bolton, United States District Court, Phoenix, AZ
Applications accepted: Apr 7, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Term Start: May 4, 2009

Judge Richard Sullivan, United States District Court, New York, NY
Applications accepted: April 7, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge William Fletcher, United States Court of Appeals, San Francisco, CA
Applications accepted: April 6, 2009 - September 20, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge J. Michael Seabright, United States District Court, Honolulu, HI
Applications accepted: April 6, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Curtis Gomez, United States District Court, St. Thomas, VI
Applications accepted: April 6, 2009 - September 11, 2009

Term Start: August 9, 2010

Judge Neil Wake, United States District Court, Phoenix, AZ

Applications accepted: April 2, 2009 - September 9, 2009

Term Start: September 7, 2010

Judge Neil Gorsuch, United States Court of Appeals, Denver, CO
Applications accepted: April 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Term Start: June 1, 2010

Judge Anne Conway, United States District Court, Orlando, FL
Applications accepted: April 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Joe Heaton, United States District Court, Oklahoma City, OK
Applications accepted: April 1, 2009 - September 8, 2009
Term Start: September 8, 2010

Judge Eugene Siler, United States Court of Appeals, London, KY
Applications accepted: March 31, 2009 - May 1, 2009
Term Start: June 29, 2009

Judge Thomas O'Neill, United States District Court, Philadelphia, PA
Applications accepted: March 31, 2009 - December 3, 2009
Term Start: September 6, 2010

Judge B. Edenfield, United States District Court, Savannah, GA
Applications accepted: March 30, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Term Start: August 16, 2010

Judge Ricardo Martinez, United States District Court, Seattle, WA
Applications accepted: March 30, 2009 - October 5, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Marjorie Rendell, United States Court of Appeals, Philadelphia, PA
Applications accepted: March 28, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge William Albritton, United States District Court, Montgomery, AL
Applications accepted: March 27, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge Robert Doumar, United States District Court, Norfolk, VA
Applications accepted: March 27, 2009 - September 27, 2009

Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge James Selna, United States District Court, Santa Ana, CA
Applications accepted: March 26, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Thomas Ludington, United States District Court, Bay City, MI
Applications accepted: March 26, 2009 - September 10, 2009

Term Start: August 9, 2010

Judge Lisa Smith, United States District Court, White Plains, NY
Applications accepted: March 26, 2009 - September 25, 2009
Term Start: September 7, 2010

Judge Michael McConnell, United States Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City, UT
Applications accepted: March 25, 2009 - September 25, 2009
Term Start: August 28, 2010

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Seeking a Federal Judicial Staff Attorney

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking interested candidates for a Federal Judicial Staff Attorney position. If interested, please submit cover letter, resume (listing class rank), transcript, self edited writing sample and 3 professional references to:

Sara Gilibert

Manager for Recruiting, Training, and Professional Development

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Staff Attorney Office

56 Forsyth Street, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Deadline: Applications excepted on a rolling basis.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The State Attorney's Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit is Seeking an Attorney for Fall 2009

The State Attorney’s Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Assistant State Attorney for the fall of 2009. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Randy McGruther

Chief Assistant State Attorney

1700 Monroe Street, 3^rd Floor

Ft. Myers, FL 33901

Interviews are conducted quarterly. The next interviewing session will be held in June.

The Palm Beach State Attorney's Office has Immediate Openings

The Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for Assistant State Attorneys and are seeking graduates who have recently taken the bar exam, as well as students graduating in May 2009.

A cover letter, resume and State of Florida employment application (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) are required. Applicants who are eligible to serve as Post-Graduate Certified Legal Interns are preferable, but the office will consider anyone interested in joining their prosecution team.

Public Interest INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Equal Justice Works Debt Relief Online Resource Center

Equal Justice Works has launched a new web resource for students and educators regarding student debt. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act - legislation that forgives student debt and limits monthly loan payments - becomes fully effective on July 1, 2009. Signed into law nearly two years ago, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act ("CCRAA") will now help thousands of recent graduates cope with student debt and enter public service.

To help college graduates and their advisors understand, qualify and take advantage of benefits under the CCRAA, Equal Justice Works has developed a free online resource center that provides a comprehensive overview of its provisions, as well as many practical tools including simple checklists, calculators, lists of loan repayment assistance programs, FAQs and podcasts.

Visit the Equal Justice Works Debt Relief online resource center at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/default.

One-Week Institute on Child Welfare

INTERDISCIPLINARY CHILD WELFARE INSTITUTE ("ICWI")
Capital University Law School
May 18 - 22, 2009
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/icwi/

Capital University Law School, in conjunction with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, is pleased to offer a one-week intensive Interdisciplinary Child Welfare Institute ("ICWI"). This two-credit course will provide law students and graduate level social work students with a mutual understanding of the legal and sociological principles central to child welfare practice. In the increasingly complex world of child welfare, quality collaboration among legal and social work professionals is critical to keeping children safe and strengthening families.

Interdisciplinary learning provides a common foundation for students from different professional programs, and an environment for developing the skills required of future child welfare attorneys and social workers.

Capital University also offers the Summer Adoption Law Institute, another two-credit, one-week intensive course offered August 3 -7, 2009 that will explore adoption and related child protection issues from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/sali.htm.

TUITION:

The tuition for the summer 2009 is $1,074.00 per credit hour, for a total amount of $2,148.00 for this two-credit course. There will not be a course fee for this course.

COURSE CONTENT:

ICWI will cover such topics as:
* Constitutional rights of parents and children and the responsibility of the State to protect children from maltreatment
* History of child welfare law
* Child welfare systems in the United States: key federal policy and statutes and state structures
* Legal definitions and practice implications
* Child development and interviewing children
* Family dynamics of child maltreatment
* Ethical and professional considerations for interdisciplinary practice
* Preparing for trials and providing expert testimony
* Permanency planning and negotiating for best solutions for children and families

The course will also provide:
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary exercises and problem-solving
* Optional interdisciplinary externship component available.

LODGING INFORMATION:

You can find information about area hotels at:
http://www.law.capital.edu/About/Accommodations.asp.

Dorm rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rates may range from $28.00 to $35.00 per person per night. This fee must be paid in advance of the class. The dorms are not located at the law school, and are about a ten-minute car ride or thirty-minute bus ride between the two campuses. Transportation is not provided. If you would like to reserve a room, please contact Jenifer Thompson. ICWI students will be in College Avenue Hall.

CONTACT US:

If you have general questions, please email icwi@law.capital.edu or call 614.236.6730.

Reproductive Justice Writing Contest Hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women

NAPW Law Student Writing Competition 2008-2009 Academic School Year

For all you law students out there, a fantastic reproductive justice writing contest is being hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women ("NAPW"). They are giving out significant cash prizes, $1,000 for first prize, $500 and $250 for the runners up. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009.

Issues of concern to pregnant and birthing women have often been missing from discussion in law school courses and among reproductive rights activists. Thanks in large part to public education efforts by writers, filmmakers and community activists, there is an unprecedented amount of attention and momentum surrounding the rights of pregnant and birthing women. To advance these efforts further, NAPW has developed two writing contests. NAPW and numerous co-sponsors and supporters (to be announced) hope that these contests will leverage the enthusiasm and creativity of a new generation of feminist legal scholars, and spark critical thinking about the need to address childbirth and birthing rights as constitutional and human rights issues.

The first contest asks for a critical analysis of the absence of birthing rights issues from gender discrimination and feminist jurisprudence textbooks and curricula. The second contest asks students to develop legal theories that can be used to challenge policies banning pregnant women from having a vaginal birth after a prior caesarean section ("VBAC"). This topic will encourage students to address a growing problem that has received very little attention from the feminist legal community, both in academia and within the leading women's rights legal advocacy organizations.

Other questions about the contest? Send Inquiries to: writingcontest@advocatesforpregnantwomen.org.

Equal Justice Alliance Summer 2009 Externship

Equal Justice Alliance

Equal Justice Alliance is a coalition of organizations challenging the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and other similar legislation affecting the rights of individuals advocating for animals. The organization is now seeking students for its externship - Summer 2009 - 11 weeks, full-time or part-time.

Duties:

Conduct legal and fact research on civil liberties issues as they relate to protecting the rights of individuals advocating for animals, as well as working on issues relating to the Animal Welfare Act. This will involve researching and analyzing laws, liaising with bar associations, constitutional rights societies and the legal and legislative communities, organizing forums at law schools and bar associations to create awareness. Excellent writing, oral communication and research skills are required. Ideal for working at school or home.

The internships is unpaid, preferably for school credit or school fellowship/stipend.

If interested in applying, please send by email:

Resume

Cover letter (optional)

Brief writing sample (if possible)

For additional information, please visit www.equaljusticealliance.org.

Contact information:

Supervising Attorney - Odette J. Wilkens

owilkens@nyc.rr.com

718.575.8784

Job Fairs

The 5th Annual Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair

Georgia State University College of Law is hosting the 5^th Annual Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair ("SIPJF") on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in pursuing a position with an intellectual property employer. This job fair provides opportunities to interview for positions in litigation, prosecution and transactional work in various areas of IP.

All rising 2Ls (Class of 2011) and rising 3Ls (Class of 2010) are eligible to participate.

The Student Instruction, Checklist and Participation Form, along with the 2009 Employer List, can be accessed on the Student Portal. Please review the Employer List to determine if you qualify for positions and are interested in submitting your application. Please note that most employers are seeking rising 2Ls. At this time, only three employers are seeking rising 3Ls.

To register for the job fair, you must complete the Student Participation Form, and return it to Karen Warren in the CDO by Monday, April 20, 2009.

To learn more about the job fair, visit SIPJF online at: http://law.gsu.edu/careers/sipjf,or contact Karen Warren at kwarren@law.miami.edu.

The 2009 Delaware Minority Job Fair

Attention Rising 2L’s and 3L’s

The Delaware State Bar Association invites you to attend the Delaware Minority Job Fair for Second and Third-Year Law Students, which will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. As part of an effort to recruit talented students and to increase diversity in the Delaware Bar, law firms, corporations and government legal employers participate in this Job Fair each year. A letter from the Job Fair's Committee Chair describing the Fair and its application process in greater detail, and a Student Application Form are available on the Student Portal (https://wss.law.miami.edu/sites/cpc/students).

The deadline for submitting the completed application, along with a resume, college transcript and law school transcript, is Tuesday, April 21, 2009. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE COMMITTEE. If you have questions, please contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@law.miami.edu.

The 2009 Boston Lawyers Group Job Fairs

On April 1, 2009, the Boston Lawyers Group (“BLG”) will commence student registration for the annual BLG Boston and Washington, D.C. Job Fairs for Law Students of Color.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Boston Job Fair for Law Students of Color

The InterContinental Hotel

510 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Washington D.C. Area Job Fair for Law Students of Color

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, DC

You can visit the BLG at www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com and click on Events for additional information. You can also go on the Student Portal to access the BLG Job Fair Brochure. BLG will be utilizing Symplicity to administer each fair. To Register, students should visit https://law-blg-csm.symplicity.com/students, complete the online form and upload a resume and transcript.

Please Note: The deadline to register and provide all relevant application materials has been changed to July 8, 2009.

The Northwest Minority Job Fair

The 23rd annual Northwest Minority Job Fair will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. The Northwest Minority Job Fair's mission is to foster access to employment opportunities for historically underrepresented persons in the practice of law, and to provide a networking forum for legal employers and minority law students. The job fair continues to be a great success. Last year the students who attended each interviewed with an average of four employers.

The registration deadline is May 15, 2009.

To learn more about the job fair and to complete a Student Registration form, please visit www.nwmjf.org. If you have any questions about the Northwest Minority Job Fair, please contact Karen Warren in the CDO at kwarren@law.miami.edu.

The National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Job Fair

The National Black Prosecutors Association ("NBPA") is hosting its Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Marriot Memphis Downtown in Memphis, Tennessee. The goal of the NBPA's Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by providing a unique forum where law students, recent law graduates and experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state and federal levels.

The NBPA, established in 1983, is a professional member organization comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Their annual convention serves not only as a job fair forum, but as a comprehensive legal training program for prosecutors. This year’s 26^th annual conference will run from July 19, 2009 to July 25, 2009.

The Job Fair begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and check-in; interviews commence at 9:00 a.m. At the culmination of the Job Fair, there will be a reception for all Job Fair participants and Convention attendees. The reception will afford Job Fair attendees an additional opportunity to further network with prospective employers and experienced prosecutors. The Job Fair early registration fee for law students and 2009 law school graduates is $25.00; for laterals/licensed attorneys is $50.00. After March 31^st, the registration fee will be $50.00 for law students and 2009 graduates, and $75.00 for laterals/licensed attorneys. After June 12^th, the late registration fee will be $100.00 for law students and 2009 law school graduates, and $150.00 for laterals/licensed attorneys.

In addition to the Job Fair reception, all job fair participants are invited to attend a free career seminar entitled “Strategies for a Successful Interview”. The seminar will take place on Monday, July 20^th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Memphis Downtown, and will provide Job Fair participants with effective interviewing techniques.

Job Fair attendees are welcome to attend the entire conference. Students and 2009 law school graduates are invited to attend Conference seminars for free.

However, other events such as luncheons, dinners and receptions, must be paid for separately. For laterals/licensed attorneys who are members of the NBPA, the conference registration fee is $350.00. For laterals who are not members of NBPA, the fee is $500.00. The lateral registration fee includes all seminars, luncheons, dinners and receptions as well as the Job Fair.

To register for the Job Far, please complete an applicant registration form and submit it along with a resume and a check for the appropriate fee payable to the NBPA 26^th Annual Conference. After March 1^st, registration will also be available online with a credit card at www.blackprosecutors.org.

If lodging is needed, the Marriot Memphis Downtown has extended a special Job Fair rate for students of $79.00 per night for a double room for July 20^th and July 21^st. The number of rooms available at this special rate is limited, so book early! To make reservations, contact the Marriott Memphis Downtown directly at (901) 527-7300. Only registered Job Fair participants will be able to take advantage of this rate.

Additional information about the NBPA and its conference is available at www.blackprosecutors.org. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Tamesha Keel in the CDO at tkeel@law.miami.edu.

The NBPA List of Participating Employers and Applicant Registration Form can be accessed on the Student Portal.

The 5th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair

The 5th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair ("HDLJF") will be held August 7-8, 2009, in Kansas City, Missouri. Students who are interested in becoming part of Kansas City’s dynamic legal community should strongly consider attending this event. Students who will be returning to school in August, and those graduating in May, are eligible to attend the job fair, as employers will be interviewing for both summer and post-graduate positions.

The HDLJF is the result of Kansas City's leading law firms, legal associations and corporate legal departments coming together to encourage law students to practice law in Kansas City. The HDLJF is designed to expose law students of diverse backgrounds to both traditional and non-traditional legal employers. In addition, the event is a great way t to learn more about living in Kansas City.

The HDLJF will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. It will kick off with an evening Welcome Reception on Friday, August 7th at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. The Saturday schedule includes a continental breakfast, interviewing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a luncheon at which participants will be greeted and addressed by a special Keynote Speaker.

Please register as soon as possible after registration opens on March 26th. Students who register before May 25th will be entered into a drawing for prizes. The final deadline for registering is June 20th, 2009.

Students can register on-line and find more information about the Job Fair at http://www.heartlanddiversity.org/StudentReg.htm. You may also contact Emily Perry at 816-474-4322.

The 2009 IMPACT Career Fair

The 5^theAnnual IMPACT Career Fair

FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2009 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sheraton Crystal City Hotel – Arlington, VA

(Near National Airport)

The 2009 IMPACT Career Fair Registration Is Now Open!

Open to Fall 2009 Returning Law Students and All Graduates Nationwide

Students & Graduates - Register at http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/studentregistrationintro.cfm. The final deadline for registering is July 5th, 2009.

See the IMPACT website for full details, and employers who interviewed in 2008 at: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/welcome.cfm.