UM School of Law E-Newsletter

With Fall 2008 OCI here, the Career Development Office ("CDO") has compiled a number of useful resources during this time. All of the following materials are available in the CDO Resource Library, in the paper holder located to the left of the copy machine.

o Fall OCI Checklist

o Fall OCI Myths and Legends

o Fall OCI Bidding and Interview Dates

o Get Ready for OCI Workshops

o Habits of Highly Effective Summers (article)

o Help! My Grades Stink! (article)

o Job Fair Information (2008)

o NALP Open Letter to Law Students

o NALP Travel Expense Reimbursement Form

o Steps to Follow when Applying to Large Law Firms

o Steps to Follow when Applying to Small and Mid-Sized Firms

o Student Guide to Symplicity

o Student Professionalism During the Interview Season: A Quick Guide to Your Ethical Responsibilities in the Offer and Decision-Making Process (NALP article)

o Utilizing Online Resources to Conduct Online Searches

Upcoming Fall OCI Workshops

GET READY FOR FALL OCI WORKSHOPS!

Not familiar with OCI or Symplicity?

OCI Information & Symplicity Training Sessions:

Tuesday, August 19 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Tuesday, August 26 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Rom 109

Tuesday, September 16 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Need help updating your résumé?

Résumé Workshops:

Wednesday, August 20 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Thursday, August 28 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Wednesday, September 17 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Want to brush up on your interviewing skills?

Interview Skills Workshops:

Thursday, September 4 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Thursday, September 18 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 109

Tuesday, October 7 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Room 108

"The Ins and Outs of OCI: Callbacks, Acceptances & More"

Are you wondering what happens after the initial on-campus interview? How to prepare for a callback interview? What to expect during the callback interview? How to accept an offer? Please join the Career Development Office for a panel discussion on "The Ins & Outs of OCI: Callbacks, Acceptances & More." Gunster Yoakley will be here - along with fellow students who successfully navigated the callback process last year - to give you tips on how to prepare and what to expect. Don't miss this opportunity to have all your questions answered. Thursday, August 21 at 12:30 in Room 109.

Callback Resources

The CDO Callback Guide providing useful tips on how to handle the callback process is available on the CDO website (www.law.miami.edu/cdo) and in hard copy in the CDO Resource Library. The Callback Guide also features a copy of the NALP Travel Expense Reimbursement Form (for callback-related expenditures), the NALP Open Letter to Law Students and the article "Student Professionalism During the Interview Season: A Quick Guide to Your Ethical Responsibilities in the Offer and Decision-Making Process."

The NALP Timing Guidelines are standards many firms use to determine when a student must accept an offer. The guidelines have been changed for the 2008-2009 school year. It is important that students are aware of and understand the timelines so that they meet every offer deadline. To learn more about the guidelines, please visit the NALP website at www.nalp.org. To view the guidelines in full, please visit www.nalp.org/content/index.php?pid=16#part5. If you have any questions about the new guidelines, please speak with your advisor.

Save the Date: Small Firm Interview Program, March 2009

The Second Annual Small Firm Interview Program sponsored by the Florida Bar General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section will be held on March 21, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with its annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. The program will enable employers to interview law students and recent graduates from all of Florida’s law schools.

Information will be available late fall at http://www.gpssf.org/convention.php.

Students Can Now Order Business Cards

Student Business Cards

The Career Development Office is pleased to offer business cards to current students. A business card is a simple and professional way to network with attorneys and provide important contact information.

To order your personal University of Miami School of Law business cards, please complete the Student Business Cards Order Form. The Order Form provides two distinct professional options for you to choose for your business cards. The cards will be printed on ivory paper. Any lines left blank on the Order Form will not appear on the card (e.g., if you do not have a fax number, leave that line blank). Please proofread your order before submitting. Once your order is submitted, a proof of your business card will be emailed or faxed to you for approval.

As noted on the Order form, business cards will be delivered to the Career Development Office in Room A-112 approximately five working days after proof approval.

Cards can be ordered in sets of 250 for $30.00 or 500 for $35.00. Please make your selection on the Order Form.

More information is available both on the CDO website (http://www.law.miami.edu/CDO/student_business_cards.php) and on the blog at http://umlawcareerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/student-business-cards.html.

Business Etiquette With Dr. Sharon Abrahams From McDermott Will& emery

Do you know which fork to use? How do you shake hands with a drink in one and a shrimp in the other? What do you do with your brief case at lunch? How many drinks do you order during an interview dinner......... Getting worried about callbacks? Interviews scaring you to death.. This is the program for you!

Learn the how to handle all of this and more when Dr. Sharon Abrahams from McDermott, Will & Emery comes to discuss etiquette and interviewing on Monday, August 25 at 12:30 in room 108.

One of the Career Development Offices’ most popular programs - first offered here and now given at Yale and other law schools throughout the country, don't miss out on this amazing event. Space is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. We will be ordering lunch, so please sign up either by e-mail to ddarby@law.miami.edu (put RSVP Etiquette Lunch in the subject line) or go to the front desk of the Career Development Office by Friday, August 22 at 12:00. Lunch will be served, so we can all learn to eat correctly!!

Attention: Comparative Law LL.M. Students

As in past years, the Career Development Office is participating in several luncheon workshops for Comparative Law LL.M. Students. The following is a list of these programs for the Fall semester, along with their respective dates, times and locations for each event. We encourage all of you to attend as many of these workshops as possible. We also invite you to schedule an appointment soon with Teresa Rodriguez, your advisor in our office, in order to start discussing your various career options and job searches.

· September 9th - NYU Job Fair Information - 12:30 – 2:00pm (Room F200)

· October 9th - Networking - 12:30 – 2:00pm (Room 216B)

· October 23rd - Cover Letters 12:30 – 2:00pm (Room 216B)

· October 31st - International Student Interview Programs’ Deadline for student registration and interview schedule requests

The 2008 MABDI Minority Recruiting Program

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

WORKING IN DALLAS, TEXAS AFTER

LAW SCHOOL?

You are invited to participate in the Dallas Bar Association's program to recruit minority law students in the top half of

their class for 2009 clerkships with major established firms in Dallas. The Dallas Bar Association has worked with the major law firms in Dallas over the last several years to enhance recruiting of minority law students to the Dallas area. This Minority Attorney Business Development Initiative ("MABDI" Project) was established to assist the participating law firms in recruiting from a larger pool of minority candidates and to do so in a systematic way.

Some of this year's participating firms are:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP

Andrews Kurth, LLP

Baker Botts, LLP

Baker & McKenzie, LLP

Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P.

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.

Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Godwin Pappas Langley Ronquillo, P.C.

K&L Gates, LLP

Hunton & Williams, LLP

Jackson Walker, L.L.P.

Jones Day

Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Patton Boggs, LLP

Strasburger & Price, L.L.P.

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

Thompson & Knight, LLP

Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP

Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C.

Eligible students (top 50% of 2L class ONLY) who have an interest in the project and willingness to consider coming to Dallas following graduation are invited to send resumes and transcripts, preferably via email, by August 22, 2008. Early applications are encouraged. The student’s class standing/rank should be included in the resume. Along with their resumes and transcripts, students should send a brief cover letter explaining their ties to Dallas and/or their reasons for considering Dallas as a place to practice law following graduation from law school. The documents should be sent via mail or email to:

Ms. Sally Crawford

Jones Day

2727 North Harwood

Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: 214-969-2916

Fax: 214-969-5100

e-mail: scrawford@jonesday.com

Student information received by August 22, 2008 will be sent to the participating law firms during the last week of August for review and consideration. Students should adhere to the deadline if possible since the firms will be receiving a large volume of resumes from students and may already be in the interviewing process by that date. The law firms will identify and contact the students they wish to interview. The firms will work together with the students to coordinate interview schedules.

Those students who receive and accept offers from firms to work as summer associates in Dallas in 2009 may contact a MABDI committee member to discuss what is expected of summer associates in Dallas firms, and to discuss standards for success in a large firm environment.

Job Fair Information - 2008

The University of Miami School of Law participates in numerous job fairs with other law schools and organizations. These programs give students increased access to a broad range of employers, and help accommodate employers unable to travel to University of Miami School of Law for on-campus interviews. Students interested in getting exposure to employers outside of Florida should consider attending job fairs. Some job fairs require you to register and apply through the CDO, while others allow you to apply directly to the job fair. All job fairs have strict deadlines that must be adhered to. Please review the job fairs available to you and make note of any deadlines. For more information, please contact the advisor listed for a particular job fair.

Pre-Registration: For some job fairs you will be required to pre-register with the CDO in order to receive important information including participating employers and deadlines. Pre-registration does not mean you are committing to participating in and attending the job fair. Rather, pre-registration simply means that you are interested in receiving materials about the job fair and are considering applying. To pre-register to receive job fair information, please submit a pre-registration form to the CDO. Pre-registration forms will be available in the CDO starting April 1^st.

Job Fair and Location(s)	Date	Registration Deadline	Job Fair Information and Eligible Class Years	CDO Contact
Equal Justice Works Career Fair, Washington, DC	October 10-11	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and alumni. The job fair typically brings together over 200 public interest employers. For more information, please visit www.equaljusticeworks.org/careerfair.	Randee Breiter rbreiter@law.miami.edu
Florida Public Defender Association Career Fair, Orlando, FL	Spring 2009 – Date TBA	TBA	Open to rising 3Ls, recent graduates and attorneys interested in a law career in public service.	Diane Quick dquick@law.miami.edu
Hispanic National Bar Association Career Fair, Hollywood, CA	September 3-6	August 18, 2008	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. students. For more information, please visit www.hnba.com.	Cristina Ortega cortega@law.miami.edu
Lavender Law Career Fair, San Francisco, CA	September 4	TBA	Open to rising 2L and 3L lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. For more information, please visit www.lavenderlaw.org/career.fair.html.	Marcy Cox mcox@law.miami.edu
Nat’l Black Law Students Association Job Fairs, TBD	TBA	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. For more information, please visit www.nblsa.org.	Tamesha Keel tkeel@law.miami.edu

Opportunities for STUDENTS AND Graduates

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Unified Family Court, is Looking for Legal Interns

INTERESTED IN A

UNIQUE LEGAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

WORKING IN THE COURT SYSTEM?

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida

Administrative Office of the Courts

UNIFIED FAMILY COURT

is looking for legal interns

who will be trained to work in the following capacity:

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Unified Family Court ("UFC")/Complex Litigation Division (Division 48) has jurisdiction to handle related family law matters in multiple parts of the court system (“crossover” cases). The nature of these cases is often high in conflict and involves families and children at risk. In accordance with a mandate issued by the Florida Supreme Court in May 2001, the Unified Family Court was established as a mechanism to provide a comprehensive, coordinated approach to handling these complex matters (“one family, one judge”), with the overall purpose of promoting judicial economy, ensuring consistent rulings and eliminating duplication of resources.

Legal interns will work with attorney/case managers on staff to provide judicial support to Unified Family Court Judges in handling caseloads of crossover cases involving Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile Dependency and Delinquency matters. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and tracking compliance with Florida Statutes and Rules of Procedure, as well as guiding cases through appropriate court processes, facilitating provision of resources and social service referrals, providing the court with status summary information on related case histories and court activity, and working cooperatively with justice system partners.

Send your resume to, or for more information, contact:

Lauren Lazarus, Esq.

Director, Unified Family Court Division

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center

175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Room 1147, Miami, FL 33128

F(305) 349-5555 / fax (305) 808-0232 / e-mail: llazarus@jud11.flcourts.org

McAfee, Inc., a Security Technology Company, Seeking Legal Intern

McAffe, Inc., a leading security technology company, delivers proactive solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. The Latin America Legal Department provides legal support to McAfee's operations throughout Latin America in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, commercial transactions, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate governance and corporate policies.

This volunteer internship with the LTAM Legal Department offers a law student exposure to a complex set of legal issues faced by an international organization. The internship duration is for 3 months, with the possibility of extension for additional 3-month terms. The internship is unpaid, but McAfee will support receiving school credit, if permissible. The Legal Intern will report to and assist the Senior Corporate Counsel for up to 10-15 hours per week.

Duties:

Researching and analyzing international legal authorities and preparing research memoranda;
Reviewing and preparing drafts of contract templates, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents; and
Performing other tasks as directed by the Senior Corporate Counsel.

Qualifications:

Candidate must be a 2L or 3L;
Candidate must be fluent in oral and written Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus;
Candidate must be mature, independent, a self-starter and fast-learner who is able to work efficiently and exhibit a strong attention to detail;
Candidate must also demonstrate excellent research, analytical, writing and organizational skills;
Candidate must be proficient with Westlaw, and the MS Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates please submit a cover letter, resume and recent legal writing sample (maximum of 10 pages) to Lizette Labrador, LTAM HR Manager at Lizette_Labrador@McAfee.com. Please specify on the Subject Line of the e-mail the following: "McAfee Legal Internship Position."

Deadline:

Application Deadline is Friday, August 22, 2008.

Start Date is Monday, September 15, 2008.

The Palm Beach County Bar Association Minority Internship Program

The Palm Beach County Bar Association is seeking candidates for its Minority Law Student Internship Program. The criteria for internship eligibility are listed below. Students are invited to complete an application if they meet the following criteria:

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be second or third year Black, Hispanic or Asian law students from a State of Florida School of Law with an interest in employment in Palm Beach County.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

*Academic Performance – Top 50% of the class.

*Involvement and Leadership in Law School Organization(s)

*Law School Awards and Honors

*Community Service Activities

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION:

Work Days:

To be independently set by student and employer

Work Hours:

10 hours per week

Pay Rate:

$10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Program Length:

September 2008 through November 2009

COMMITMENT:

Applicants must be committed to participate and attend work on a regular basis in Palm Beach County.

LIKELY FALL 2008 PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS:

Fifteenth Judicial Circuit

Holland & Knight

Lytal Reiter, et al.

Richman Greer

Romano Law Group

State Attorney Fifteenth Judicial Circuit

Walton Lantaff, et al.

INFORMATION ON THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT POSITION:

The internship will provide you with a broad array of legal duties including research, writing memoranda of law, assisting the trial judges in researching and responding to motions, drafting proposed orders and opinions; preparing and presenting bench memoranda for the Circuit Court acting in its appellate capacity. Additionally, you will be exposed to areas of law including civil, criminal, probate, juvenile and family. The program at the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is designed to allow you the opportunity to interact with the judges through a mentor program and with the legal community through “lunch & learns”. You will have the opportunity to attend trials, tour the local governmental facilities and learn more about the programs offered in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

TO APPLY:

Interested students, please contact Tamesha Keel in the CDO for additional information at tkeel@law.miami.edu.

DEADLINE:

August 29, 2008

Graduate Opportunities

Currently on Symplicity

Job Title	ID #	Employer	Position Type	Posting Date	End Date
Assistant Director of Academic Success Program	3244	Vermont Law School (South Royalton, VT)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Jan 29, 2008	Sep 01, 2008

Attorney

3671

Mohave County Public Defender (Arizona)

Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)

May 06, 2008

Dec 31, 2008

Attorney	3597	Perry & Neblett P.A. (Miami, FL)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Apr 21, 2008	Apr 07, 2009
Attorney/Associate	1706	Sreenan & Associates, P.A. (Miami, FL)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Oct 30, 2007	Dec 01, 2008
Attorneys/Recent JD's	1696	Synergy Legal Professionals (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Apr 22, 2008	Dec 31, 2008
Immigration Attorney	2724	Idealist.org	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI), Public Interest/Public Service	-	-
Instructor/Tutor: UM Campus	1813	Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (Coral Gables, FL)	Part-Time Positions (Non OCI)	May 17, 2007	Dec 31, 2008
Law Clerk/Part-Time	2363	Deehl & Carlson, P.A. (Coral Gables, FL)	Part-Time Positions (Non OCI)	-	-
Lawyer	2687	Thomas N. Silverman, P.A. (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Nov 01, 2007	Sep 01, 2008
Legal Honors Program 2008-2009	2544	United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the General Counsel (Washington, DC)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI), Public Interest/Public Service	Mar 11, 2008	Nov 08, 2008

Litigation Associate

3707

Sonn & Erez (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)

May 13, 2008

Sep 13, 2008

Tax Attorney	3518	Thornton Byron LLP (Boise, ID)	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI)	Apr 02, 2008	Dec 21, 2008
Term Clerkships and Summer Internships	3817	Honorable Andrew S. Effron/U. S. Court of Appeals, Armed Forces (Washington, DC)	Summer, Full-Time Positions (Non OCI), Judicial Clerkship	Jun 02, 2008	Jan 01, 2009
Training Program Participants	2564	The Southern Public Defender Training Center	Full-Time Positions (Non OCI), Public Interest/Public Service	Oct 12, 2007	Oct 11, 2008

other available positions

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Health Science Center. The University of Florida, Senior Vice President, Health Affairs’ Contracts & Related Services Office, seeks a qualified attorney to provide contract advisory services regarding all State and Federal health law regulatory requirements, analytical review and contract drafting for professional services benefiting all colleges and administrative entities of the Health Science Center. This position requires a law degree from an accredited school with a minimum class standing of top 30%. Prefer candidates with experience in contract drafting, and extensive knowledge of health law. Salary and benefits competitive within Florida state employment. Please go to https://jobs.ufl.edu/, choose search postings, job category Teams, and look for MEDICAL/HLTH ADMIN, ASO DIR 4, requisition 0705667. This position is posted as open until filled.

HAAS DUTTON is looking for a knowledgeable and skilled PIP/SIU attorney to join the team for work in Hillsborough/Pinellas, and the surrounding areas. Salary and benefits are very competitive. Please e-mail swdutton@haasdutton.com.

BUSINESS LITIGATION Associate - Respected downtown Fort Lauderdale law firm seeks associate. Top salary, benefits and percentage of originations. Comfortable working environment, with emphasis on individual case responsibility and quality work. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills required. Fax/E-mail to Hiring Partner at 954-467-2210 and fortlauderdalehiringpartner@gmail.com.

AV - rated Tampa commercial law firm seeks an associate with 1+ years of business litigation experience. Competitive salary, benefits and a life - 125 billable hour goal per month. Send resume to Richard E. Fee, Esq., Fee & Jeffries, P.A., 1227 North Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida 33602.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY position - Small South-East Broward transactional and civil litigation law firm seeks associate attorney with 0 to 3 years experience. Salary from $45,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. Must be hard-working, have good writing skills, and possess diligent legal research abilities. E-mail resume and a writing sample to JRBlawfirm@gmail.com.

SEEKING A part-time attorney - Hollywood law firm seeks part-time attorney to work on civil litigation cases on an hourly basis. Candidates should possess good research and writing skills, and be able to work independently. Salary between $30 and $45 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Office space available to work in-house. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and writing sample to JRBlawfirm@gmail.com.

AV-RATED SARASOTA surety, construction and commercial litigation firm seeks associate with 1-3 years experience in its areas of practice. Outstanding academic credentials and successful employment history required. Construction, engineering, or architectural undergraduate degree preferred. Position offers successful candidate top salary and benefits along with immediate client contact and case responsibility. Respond to dgurley@gurleydramislazo.com.

CENTRAL FLORIDA “A-V” rated law firm seeks two (2) highly qualified attorneys; One (1) to practice in commercial litigation and (1) to practice in governmental/land use and transactional work. Candidates must have excellent writing skills and the ability to make effective presentations. The firm offers very competitive salaries and benefits. Please submit resumes to bcrum@zimmetunice.com.

CONSTRUCTION AND real estate law firm in Fort Walton Beach, Florida seeks additional litigation associate. Busy practice offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and partnership. Excellent career and training opportunities with Fla. Bar Certified attorney. Competitive salary and benefits. Must be member of Florida bar. Send resume and salary requirements in confidence to fax: (850) 244-4488, or e-mail: mike@crewlaw.com.

LEGAL AID Service of Broward County, INC. has a position available for an attorney to specialize in housing law. Areas of concentration: Landlord/Tenant law, Public Housing, Federal Subsidized Housing, and Community Development. Will involve both federal and state court litigation. Must be a member of FL Bar. Must have proven commitment to the delivery of quality legal services to the poor. Salary negotiable DOE. Excellent benefits. E-mail resume and references to: dmankin@legalaid.org.

Legal Temp Agencies

Washington, DC Legal Temp Agencies

Ajilon Legal

1101 17 Street

Suite 200

Washington, DC 20036

Tel (202) 861-0700

www.ajilonlegal.com

Special Counsel

1920 L Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Tel (202) 737-3436

www.specialcounsel.com

Compliance, Inc.

1901 North Fort Myer Drive

Arlington, VA 22209

Tel (703) 276-1559

www.compliancestaffing.com

Solomon Page Group

1200 G Street

Suite 800

Washington, DC 20005

Tel (202) 652-2410

www.solomonpage.com

Klein Landau & Romm
1850 K Street, NW
Suite 675
Washington, DC 20006
Tel (202) 728-0100

www.klrs.com

Spherion Professional Services

1120 G Street, NW

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20005

Tel (202) 737-0075

www.spherion.com

Robert Half Legal

1201 F Street NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20004 -1204
Tel (202)626-0260

www.roberthalflegal.com

NY Legal Temp Agencies

Special Counsel

600 Fifth Avenue

Suite 1200

Tel: (212) 218-7155

www.specialcounsel.com

Conduit Recruiting

145 W. 45th Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 768-2121

www.conduitrecruiting.com

Kinney Recruiting LP

1122 Broadway Avenue

New York, NY 10010

Tel: (917) 292-8657

www.kinneyrecruiting.com

JuriStaff Legal Staffing

230 Park Avenue, 10th Fl
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 922-9222

www.juristaff.com

HIRE Counsel

575 Madison Avenue

Suite 3000
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (646) 356-0550
www.hirecounsel.com

Peak Counsel, Inc.

25 West 31^st Street

New York, NY 10001

Tel: (212) 792-7600

www.peakorg.com/counsel

Ajilon Legal

545 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1100
New York, NY 10017

Tel (212) 953-7400

www.ajilonlegal.com

Solomon Page Group

1140 Avenue of the Americas

8^th Floor

New York, NY 10036

Tel: (212) 824-1510

www.solomonpage.com

Robert Half Legal

245 Park Avenue, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10167 -2501
Tel: (212) 557-7878

www.roberthalflegal.com

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

The Greenwall Fellowship Program in Bioethics and Health Policy

The Greenwall Fellowship Program in Bioethics and Health Policy, an interdisciplinary program sponsored jointly by Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, is offering interdisciplinary, two-year Fellowships for early-career legal scholars with outstanding potential. Appointments will begin in September 2009.

The Greenwall Fellowship uniquely combines opportunities for in-depth, mentored research and high-impact public service. Each Fellow will undertake an individualized program of independent research and writing, complemented by a public-service experience in a health policy setting of the Fellow’s choosing. Fellows will also enjoy ample opportunity for scholarly interaction (including participation in faculty research workshops) with a broad range of faculty at Georgetown (in the Law Center, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the Philosophy Department) and at Johns Hopkins (in the Berman Institute of Bioethics, the Philosophy Department, the School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health), as well as with scholars at leading Washington “think tanks.” Past Fellows have moved on to faculty appointments at leading law schools, as well as high-profile positions in government (including a White House Fellowship and Congressional staff positions).

The stipend will be approximately $57,000 per year. No prior health law or bioethics experience is required. Please send a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a writing sample, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a personal statement to: Dr. Ruth Faden, Greenwall Fellowship Program, c/o Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 740, Baltimore, MD 21201. The personal statement should include a proposed agenda for scholarship or research (this need not be detailed, but you should articulate the core idea you would like to develop or the research question you want to investigate). It should also address: (1) unique dimensions of your background, (2) the evolution of your research and other professional interests, and (3) how the Greenwall Fellowship might contribute to your ability to fulfill your career aspirations.

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2008. For further information, please visit the Academic Training section of www.bioethicsinstitute.org. Additional inquiries may be directed to fellows@jhsph.edu.

ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowships

Applications being accepted for ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowships

The ABA Section of Taxation is pleased to announce their new Public Service Fellowship award program, developed to address the need for tax legal service assistance around the country, and to foster an interest in tax-related public service for those lawyers who participate.

The Public Service Fellowships are open to recent J.D. and LL.M. graduates, and judicial clerks who commit to working in tax-related public interest, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations for two years. Applicants must select and arrange employment with those organizations prior to applying for the Fellowship, and must confirm that their work will involve taxation or the administration of tax law. Up to two Fellowships will be awarded each year, and the Section will fund the salary, benefits and law school debt service (when applicable) for each awardee. The Section is now accepting applications for the 2009 Fellowships.

The deadline to apply is October 15, 2008.

The Tax Section encourages its members to participate in pro bono work. The Fellowship program is one more way that the Section can provide a meaningful way for members to give back to their communities. Detailed information, and a downloadable application, is available at http://www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice/.

Latham Diversity Scholars Program

Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that the application process is now open for the Latham Diversity Scholars Program. For the fourth consecutive year, the firm will be awarding a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship to each of four second-year law students for use during their third year at ABA-accredited law schools (2009-10).. Students are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by September 15, 2008. The application form and instructions can be found on the firm’s Web site at www.lw.com/diversity under the Diversity Scholars Program heading.

Factors considered in choosing the Latham Diversity Scholars include a candidate’s:

· Ability and commitment to contribute to the diversity objectives of global law firms,

· Life experiences that have shaped values and that provide a unique perspective, including

any obstacles or challenges faced in choosing or pursuing law as a profession,

· Academic and leadership achievements, and

· Desire to practice in a global law firm environment.

This scholarship is not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham & Watkins. Rather, it is open to all law students and is designed to encourage greater diversity among the attorneys at large law firms as a way of benefiting the entire profession. Recipients will be announced in the early spring of 2009.

The Latham Diversity Scholars Program enhances Latham’s efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys. The firm’s ongoing initiatives include its annual Diversity Weekend attended by diverse law students receiving offers from the firm and a range of additional outreach efforts by Latham’s Diversity Hiring Sub-Committee.

The 2009 Equal Justice Works Fellowship Applications Now available Online

The 2009 Equal Justice Works online application is now available at http://info.equaljusticeworks.org/fellowships.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Review the application ASAP. Prospective candidates should review the online application form as soon as possible to familiarize themselves with how it works and to consider the necessary items required to apply - the online application, the Certification Form (signed by both the candidate and the host organization), and up to two letters of recommendation.

Begin working on the application early. The online application now offers two functions to create an application. The Formatted Edit function will allow you to use spell check and special formatting such as bold text, bullets, and italics. The Basic Edit function does not support spell check or any special formatting such as bold, italics or bulleted text. Please use the Basic Edit function if your browser has any difficulty editing using the Formatted Edit. The lack of formatting will not negatively affect consideration of applications. There are character limits noted for each box, and character counts may differ between a word processing program and the application. It is therefore important for candidates to paste the text into the application well in advance of the deadline to ensure that the text fits in the allotted space.

Hard copy documents must be received by September 16^th. The deadline for submission of the application, which is done online, is 5 pm EDT on September 16^th. A signed Certification Form and up to 2 recommendation letter(s) must be received by Equal Justice Works no later than September 16^th. These items must be mailed or hand delivered. Faxes and email will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please email fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org.

The 2009 George V. Powell Scholarship Program (2L)

The 2009 George V. Powell Scholarship Program, sponsored by Lane Powell PC, will give a $7,500 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the student's third year of law school and receive a 2009 summer associate in the firm's Seattle or Portland office. Candidates must be 2L students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

The firm is seeking candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The firm will also consider each candidate's academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service and involvement in community activities.

For more information, please contact Len Roden, Manager of Attorney Recruiting (T: 206-223-6123; rodenl@lanepowell.com) or John Devlin, III, Hiring Partner; Lane Powell PC, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 4100; Seattle, Washington 98101-2338; T (206)223-7000; www.lanepowell.com.

JUDICIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Judicial Clerkship Opportunities

Rising 3L's:

Are you interested in a post-graduate judicial clerkship? If so, please read our Judicial Clerkship Guide at www.law.miami.edu/cdo and contact Liz Stack at estack@law.miami.edu as soon as possible to learn how to apply to these positions.

Judicial Internship Opportunities

Judicial Internships during the Academic Year and Summer

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Internship Program is available to 2L and 3L students interested in interning with a judge during the fall or spring semesters.

Applications for positions during the Fall 2008 semester will be available in the CDO starting August 21, 2008.

Also, students can apply individually to state and federal judges for both school year and summer positions. Contact Liz Stack, Director of Judicial Clerkships, at estack@law.miami.edu for all questions related to judicial internships.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

U.S. DOJ Summer Law Intern Program (2Ls) and Honors Program (3Ls)

Interested in working for the federal government next summer or after graduation? If so, then consider applying to the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") Summer Law Intern Program (for 2Ls) and Honors Program (for 3Ls).

The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is the Department's competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. Selection for employment is based on many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience and summer or part-time legal employment. The DOJ also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department.

The highly competitive Honors Program is only way that the Department hires entry-level attorneys. Selection for employment is based on many elements of a candidate's background including academic achievement, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, and summer or part-time legal employment. The Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate and post-graduate degrees), work experience and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department.

To apply for either program, you must complete the online application by Tuesday, September 2, 2008.

To access the online application and get more information about each program, please visit the appropriate link:

SLIP: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/sp/sp.htm.
Honors Program: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm

Attorney General's Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program

NEW FOR 2008-2009!

There are exciting new developments in the Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program!

Highlights include:

An earlier application deadline and a faster review and selection process.
- Don’t miss the September 2, 2008 application deadline.
- Candidates selected for Honors Program ("HP") interviews will be notified on or about September 19, 2008. Summer Law Intern Program ("SLIP") candidates will be notified on or about September 23, 2008.
- Government-funded HP interviews will be scheduled October 6-20, 2008. SLIP interviews, mostly telephonic, will begin following notification.
- Most offers will be issued by late October.

Four United States Attorneys’ Offices ("USAO"s) and the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys ("EOUSA") are formal HP participants this year, hiring approximately 16 entry-level attorneys. Applicants interested in becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney ("AUSA") will be able to designate the “U.S. Attorney’s Office” as one of their employment preferences, then, later in the application, select the specific offices. Due to the level of responsibility held by AUSAs, these opportunities are only available to applicants who are admitted to a bar or, in some cases, who have taken a summer 2008 bar examination with results due in fall 2008. Current law students (pre-J.D.) are not eligible. Participating USAOs are:

- The Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA.
- The Southern District of California, San Diego, CA.
- The Western District of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI.
- The Middle District of Florida, Orlando, FL.
- EOUSA, Washington, D.C., with possible assignments nationwide.

The USAO for the District of Wyoming is the very first USAO to become a formal SLIP participant and it is offering a position in one of the Nation’s most scenic national parks. Hiring for Cheyenne, WY, or Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, the Summer Intern will assist with criminal and civil cases in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne or will assist in the prosecution of a range of misdemeanors in Yellowstone National Park.

Civil Division applicants will be able to designate specific sections of interest.

Executive Office of Immigration Review applicants will be able to designate geographic areas of preference by city and state, and comment on any geographic restrictions on their assignment.

The Honors Program application has been expanded to permit applicants serving in post-J.D. legal fellowships to apply online on a conditional basis. OARM will determine whether an exception to policy will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AT www.usdoj.gov/oarm FOR DETAILS!

Career Fairs

The 2008 Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair

Registration is open for the

2008 Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
Idealism Revisited: Forty years after King and Kennedy

If you are interested in working in the public sector, in either public interest or government, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC on October 10th and 11th.

The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair is a national career fair with employers from Alaska to New Hampshire that are interviewing for over 1,500 post-graduate and summer employment opportunities . Additionally, the national conference provides a venue where participants can learn and network about current social justice issues and develop skills that will be helpful in the workplace. Each year, over 1,000 individuals attend these events.

This year, Equal Justice Works is using Symplicity to register students and law school professionals. Register now and take advantage of the following features: Register online. View attending employers. Upload your resume. Apply for positions.

Please note the following important dates:

Ø July 15 – Registration for the Conference and Career Fair opens

Ø September 12 – Last day for students to submit their résumés to employers

Ø September 24 – Last day for employers to notify students of interviews

Ø September 26 – Registration for the Conference and Career Fair closes. This is the last day to add or cancel registrations in Symplicity. Anyone who wishes to register after this date must do so on-site.

Ø October 10 & 11 – The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair

Ø October 10 – Law School Awards Luncheon

To register, visit http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/events/ccf/general and click on the registration link in the left menu. Registering for the Conference and Career Fair is free for students and alumni. For further information see Randee Breiter at the Career Development Office, or e-mail her at rbreiter@law.miami.edu.

Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Convention and Job Fair

HNBA JOB FAIR REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 18, 2008

The Hispanic National Bar Association ("HNBA") will be holding its 2008 Annual Convention in Los Angeles, California from September 3-6, 2008. As part of the Convention, the HNBA will once again host the largest Latino Job Fair in the country, providing law students with an opportunity to meet, interview and network with private, government and public interest employers from across the country.

The Job Fair will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. The registration fee is $175. The registration deadline is Monday, August 18, 2008. To register for the Job Fair and to obtain more information on it, please visit www.hnba.com or contact the Job Fair Committee at jrivera@foxrothschild.com.