UM School of Law E-Newsletter

Each fall the Career Planning Center conducts an On Campus Interview (OCI) program that attracts law firms, government agencies, corporations, public service offices and public interest employers. Phase II of the 2007 Fall OCI program will take place in three sessions from September 10 - October 26.

The first session of Phase II will take place from Monday, September 10 - Friday, September 21. Bidding for the employers participating in this session begins on Saturday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m. and concludes on Sunday, August 26 at 11:00 p.m.

All bidding will take place via Symplicity. You may now log in to Symplicity to view the employers participating in this session of Phase II only. For your reference, the list of participating employers is below. Please note that you will be allowed to view and bid only on employers accepting bids from your class year or LL.M. program.

To help you through the bidding process, the CPC is providing you with detailed instructions on both the OCI program and the Symplicity system. The Fall 2007 On Campus Interview (OCI) Program Phase II Handbook is available at: http://www.law.miami.edu/cpc/current/oci/index.html. Hard copies of the Handbook are available in the CPC.

Please take the time to read the Handbook to acclimate yourself with the Fall OCI process and the Symplicity system. For all information related to the OCI program, please read the "General Information" section. For specific instructions on how to view participating employers and bid using Symplicity, please read the "Student Guide to Symplicity." Reading this information before bidding will answer most of the questions you have, will minimize any problems you may encounter with the system and will make the bidding process much easier for you.

To prepare for Session I of Phase II, the CPC encourages you to attend the following workshops:

OCI Information/Symplicity Training ~ Tues., Aug. 21 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Rm. 108

Resume Workshop ~ Wednesday, Aug. 22 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Rm. 108

Interview Skills Workshop ~ Wednesday, Sept. 5 ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ Rm. 108

Session II of Phase II of the 2007 Fall OCI program will take place from Monday, September 24 through Friday, October 5. Information about that session will be available at the end of August and future workshops will be conducted in conjunction with those sessions.

Employers participating in Phase II // Session I of the 2007 Fall OCI Program:

Bercow and Radell - 2L

Bond, Schoeneck & King 2L and 3L

Broad & Cassel - 2L

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney - 2L

Christopher & Weisberg - 2L and 3L

Duane Morris - 2L

Fisher & Phillips - 2L and 3L

Ford & Harrison - 2L

Fowler White Burnett - 2L

Jorden Burt LLP - 2L and 3L

Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin, P.L. - 2L

Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida - 2L and 3L

Ruden McClosky - 2L Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell - 2L

Shell Oil Company - 2L

Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel - 2L, 3L and LL.M. in Real Property Dev.

Squire Sanders - 2L

Tew Cardenas - 2L

Tripp Scott - 2L

U.S Department of Transportation - 3L

Please continue to check the Symplicity program and your email account for Fall OCI updates, including participating employers. Email any questions about the Fall OCI program to npierrelouis@law.miami.edu.

preparing for the oci interview

How soon prior to my interview will I know the interviewer's name so I can do research?
While some employers provide interviewer names early in the bidding process, others are unable to do so until shortly before the interview date. In addition, it is possible that the information provided will change on the day of the interview. Students should check Symplicity system as interviewer names will be listed and updated as that information becomes available.

Where will the interview take place?
Interviews will take place in the CPC office or Law Library. For your interview location, please check Symplicity. For further instruction on how to view this information, please see the "Signing Up for Interviews" section of the Student Guide to Symplicity. You should also check in with the CPC front desk at least 10 minutes before your scheduled interview as interview locations can change.

How long are the interviews?
Most interviews are 20 minutes in length but on occasion employers elect to conduct longer interviews. The Symplicity system will let you know how long your interview will last.

Cancelling or Rescheduling an OCI Interview

If I have a last minute emergency the day I am scheduled to interview can I make other arrangements with the firm to interview at another time and place?
Yes, only if it is a serious emergency. Otherwise, there is no acceptable reason to miss an
interview. The employer expects you to arrive for your interview as planned.

What constitutes an emergency?
Very serious issues such as death in the family, serious illness or hospitalization, car accident, etc. are considered emergencies. If you are unsure whether your situation can be deemed an emergency, please contact the CPC and speak to an advisor.

What is the appropriate attire to wear for an interview? What about jewelry, hair and footwear?
Make it a point to dress professionally at all times. Although some employers are less formal than others, the legal environment in general is extremely conservative and the CPC wants to assist you in making an excellent first impression. Be sure to take care of the basic hygiene requirements prior to your interview. Also, this is not the time to show the latest non-professional fashion trends.

Men: DO wear suits or slacks with a jacket, dress shirt and tie. Have a clean shave and
neat haircut. DO NOT wear shorts, jeans, or sneakers.

Women: DO wear suits (pants or skirts) or office dresses with a jacket. Hair, nails and make-up should be neat and fresh. DO NOT show bare arms, sleeveless tops (except under suit jacket), cleavage, glitter or excessive jewelry. No sundresses, shorts, or mini-skirts. No open-toe shoes.

The Fall 2007 OCI Handbook (Phase II) will be available in the CPC offices and online in August 2007. If you have any questions, comments or problems, please contact Nirva Pierre-Louis at npierrelouis@law.miami.edu.

Attention: Comparative Law LL.M. Students

As in past years, the Career Planning Center 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 4th - NYU Job Fair Materials - 12:30 - 2:00pm (Room 216B)
October 10th - Networking - 12:30 - 2:00pm (Room 216B)
October 24th - Cover Letters 12:30 - 2:00pm (Room 216B)
November 8th - Interviewing 12:30 - 2:00pm (Room 216B)

Fellowship Meeting

There will be a meeting for all 3L students interested in applying for post-graduate fellowships on Thursday, August 23 at 12:30 in room 216B. Whether you are in the process of writing a fellowship, or are considering it, please plan on attending. We will be discussing various options available as well as tricks of the trade! Questions? See Randee in the CPC.

Business Etiquette With Sharon Abrahams (2L, 3L)

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 27 at 12:30 in room 108.

One of our 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) or go to the front desk of the Career Planning Center by Friday, August 24 at 12:00. Lunch will be served, so we can all learn to eat correctly!!

Great Networking Opportunity With Akerman Senterfitt

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet and network with attorneys! Akerman Senterfitt, the Florida Bar Business Law Section and Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will present "Anti-Money Laundering: Mitigating Risks" Lunch 'n' Learn seminar on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. at Akerman Senterfitt, One S.E. Third Avenue, 25th Floor. (While it's best to actually attend the seminar so you can network, you can also attend the seminar via telephone conferencing. You will receive dial-in instructions after you RSVP.) RSVP to Alan Aronson at alan.aronson@akerman.com.

The Florida Bar Business Law Section Lunch 'N Learns Programs

The Business Law Section of the Florida Bar offers attorneys the opportunity to participate in lunchtime telephone seminars for CLE credits without leaving their offices. You can be involved in these telephone seminars, which are held throughout the year and cover a myriad of legal issues, by attending or by preparing and actually assisting in making a presentation (under the supervision of practicing attorneys). This is a great opportunity to participate in Bar activities, to conduct research in an area of law that interests you, to gain presentation skills, and to network while showing off your legal skills. Students can participate individually or in groups. Typically these seminars are hosted by law firms in town, and provide an opportunity to meet practicing attorneys in person. To learn more about the Lunch 'N Learn Programs, please contact Alan Aronson, a shareholder in Akerman Senterfitt's corporate practice, at alan.aronson@akerman.com. Mr. Aronson also will be happy to discuss different ways in which you can become an active student member of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. It's never to early (or too late) to start networking and the contacts you make through the Business Law Section can be invaluable in your professional development!

INTERNSHIP & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the U.S. Senate Looking for Attorneys

The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the U.S. Senate is seeking applicants for full-time attorney positions. Individuals will assist Senate Committees and Senators in drafting legislation at all stages in the legislative process. Applicants should have: 1) a record of academic excellence, evidenced by ranking in the upper third of a law school class; 2) an ability to write clearly & concisely; 3) no substantial participation with any political party or cause; and 4) a belief that public service can be interesting and offers the opportunity for a lifelong career.

The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is nonpartisan. Office attorneys receive a starting salary of $67,000 along with generous health, retirement, and other benefits, including a student loan repayment program. Applicants must send a: 1) resume; 2) law school transcript; 3) actual or estimated class standing; and 4) legal writing sample (that's written solely by the applicant and is not published under the name of any other person) postmarked by October 5, 2007 to:

Recruitment Committee

U.S. Senate

Office of the Legislative Counsel

SD-668

Washington, DC 20510

Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. For questions only, contact recruit@slc.senate.gov.

GALLOWAY, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is Seeking Attorneys

GALLOWAY, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, is seeking attorneys with 0-5 years of experience to accommodate our growth. We are an AV rated regional defense litigation firm with offices in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Florida, offering generous salary, signing bonuses, year-end bonuses, and benefits. We do not have a minimum billing requirement. Candidates must be licensed in Florida, with Alabama or Georgia Bar Licenses a plus. These challenging positions require a strong academic record, motivation, and initiative, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Law Journal, Moot Court and Mock Trial experience are all pluses. Interested applicants may apply by mail, e-mail or facsimile in confidence to: Managing Director: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, 118 E. Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502; tburr@gjtbs.com; or (850)436-7000.

CONROY, SIMBERG, GANON, KREVANS, ABEL, LURVEY, MORROW & SCHEFER seeks Litigator in Fort Myers

CONROY, SIMBERG, GANON, KREVANS, ABEL, LURVEY, MORROW & SCHEFER seeks highly motivated defense attorney for litigation, with 0-2 years experience, for their Fort Myers office. Excellent salary and benefits. If interested, e-mail: RECRUITER@conroysimberg.com.

THREE RIVERS Legal Services Seeks Attorney for their Lake City Office

THREE RIVERS Legal Services is seeking an energetic and creative attorney for their Lake City office. A desire to aggressively represent the needs of the poor is essential. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Salary DOE, excellent benefits, EOE. Please send resume and writing sample to Donna S. Mcrae, Three Rivers Legal Services, Post Office Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL 32056-3067.

IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATE. Tampa Defense firm is seeking a highly motivated associate with 0-3 years experience in Immigration Law or, alternatively, a strong desire to learn immigration. Civil litigation experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and Fla Bar License required. Candidate must have an excellent academic background with strong writing and organizational skills. Excellent professional growth opportunity. Competitive starting salary, benefits, and bonus potential. Send cover letter and resume to jstout@sponslerbennett.com or fax to (813) 496-7198.

McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. Seeks Attorneys for Their Miami and Fort Lauderdale Offices

The Miami & Ft. Lauderdale Offices of McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. seek attorneys with 0-2 years experience. WC experience preferred. Must be FL licensed. This is a statewide Workers' Compensation, Civil, Insurance Defense, and Employment and Labor Law Firm offering benefits, competitive salaries and a great work environment. Visit www.mcconnaughhay.com to obtain employment application and submit with resume to HR Manager, fax 850-425-5073 or kstjohn@mcconnaughhay.com.

WPB Insurance Defense Firm Seeks Attorney

"AV" RATED West Palm Beach Insurance Defense law firm seeks a Civil Defense lawyer with at least 0-3 years of experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume to Administrator, Susan Jennings at (561) 684-7346 or 478-7847.

Oregon Department of Justice Honors Attorney Program is seeking applications for September 2008

The Oregon Department of Justice is recruiting up to five outstanding recent law school graduates to participate in its Honors Program beginning September 2008. These appointments provide the opportunity to gain an intensive introduction to public law practice.

The appointments are for a one-year initial term. If performance is satisfactory, the honors attorneys will be considered for appointment for a second year in the Honors Program (decisions not to reappoint are extremely rare) and will also be eligible to apply during the second year term for other positions in the department as regular Assistant Attorneys General.

Under the current compensation plan, the Honors Program starting salary is $50,688.00 per year, plus a generous benefits package. During their service in the Honors Program, Honors Attorneys practice as Assistant Attorneys General, with the appointment to rotate at least two of the Department's five Divisions. They receive active and intensive mentoring, as needed or desired.

Applicants for the Honors Program should possess a superior record of academic and/or other achievement and an interest in public service. Interested persons must submit a cover letter, a detailed resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, and two letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with the applicant's legal work to the Oregon Department of Justice. Applications are to be addressed to:

Connie Bock

Honors Program

1162 Court Street NE

Salem, OR 97301-4096

Complete applications must be received by OCTOBER 15, 2007 for full consideration.

Ms. Bock may be contacted for additional questions or information regarding the program at (503) 378-5555, TTY (503) 378-5938. For further information about the Department of Justice, you may access their website at http://www.doj.state.or.us.

If selected for an interview, and you require reasonable accommodation, you may so indicate to the person contacting you for interview scheduling.

department of justice is Hiring Law Students and Entry-Level Attorneys

A. attorney general's Honors Program-Attorneys

attention class of 2008

The highly competitive Honors Program is the 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. Applicants apply online between August 1 and a deadline date in mid-September each year. The 2007 deadline is midnight, Eastern Time, Monday, September 17, 2007 (midnight, Eastern time).

For more information, please visit h ttp://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm.

B. The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP)-law Students

The 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 Department also considers specialized academic studies (including undergraduate & post-graduate degrees); work experience, and extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. Applicants apply online between August 1 and a deadline date in mid-September each year. The 2007 deadline is Monday, September 17, 2007 (midnight, Eastern time).

For more information, please visit: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/sp/sp.htm.

Dallas Bar Association is Recruiting Minority Law Students

The Dallas Bar Association (DBA) is continuing its program of recruiting minority law students for clerkships in large Dallas area law firms. The program, known as the Minority Attorney Business Development Initiative Minority Recruiting Program, was established to assist the participating law firms in recruiting from a larger pool of minority candidates and to give minority students an opportunity to reach a greater number of firms in a systematic way. Please contact Tamesha Keel in CPC for application materials. Although applications are due to DBA by Friday, August 31, 2007, the sooner the information is received the better.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

MCCA AND LEXIS-NEXIS MARTINDALE-HUBBELL COMBINE TO OFFER $15,000 FOR WINNER OF NEW FELLOWSHIP

Attention third-year law students: Apply now for $15,000 Fellowship - Deadline: October 1, 2007. MCCA and Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell Combine to Offer $15,000 for Winner of New Fellowship.

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) has partnered with LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell (LNMH) to offer the new Annual LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Fellowship Award. Based upon a competitive selection process, MCCA and LNMH will choose the recipient of a $15,000 fellowship funded through the generosity of LNMH to assist in furthering the educational and professional objectives of one third year law student who anticipates graduating from law school in Spring 2008.

The first $15,000 award will be presented at the MCCA Tenth Anniversary Dinner, which will take place in New York City at the Marriott Marquis on November 7, 2007. Applications are due on or before October 1, 2007. An application form is attached. Review the rules, selection criteria, and if you will be a third year law student (or equivalent in the case of part-time/evening) who anticipates receiving your law degree in Spring 2008, you are eligible to apply! Applications are accepted via hard, copy sent by mail or courier only. No applications will be accepted by email or fax. Only those who anticipate graduating from law school in Spring 2008 are eligible to apply. Application deadline: October 1, 2007.

Application forms will be posted at www.mcca.com - See Scholarships, 2007 3L Fellowship.

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship

Attention 2L students! The law firm of Lane Powell PC has created the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship as part of its commitment to diversity. The George V. Powell scholar will be a 2008 summer associate in the firm's Seattle or Portland office and receive a $6,000.00 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the student's third year of law school.

Academic Requirements & Selection Criteria: 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 candidate's academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second year students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

Application Procedures & Materials: To apply, please provide the following materials:

cover letter including a statement indicating eligibility to participate in the Program
resume
current copy of law school transcript
legal writing sample
list of two or three professional or academic references

Application Materials Should be Mailed or E-mailed to:

Len Roden, Manager of Attorney Recruiting

Lane Powell PC

1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100

Seattle, WA 98101-2338

E-mail Address: rodenl@lanepowell.com

Phone: 206-223-6123

All application materials must be postmarked by October 1, 2007 to be considered for the 2008 Program.

For more information on this program, visit the firm website at www.lanepowell.com/recruitment .

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholarship

Latham & Watkins has announced the Latham Diversity Scholars Program which will award a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship to each of four second-year law students for use during their third year of law school (2008-09). Factors considered in choosing the Latham Diversity Scholars will 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/or leadership achievements, and

- Desire to practice in a global law firm environment.

Scholars will be asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by September 15, 2007. This scholarship is not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham. Rather, it is open to all law students in the hope that greater diversity among the attorneys at large law firms will benefit the entire profession. Recipients will be announced in the early spring of 2008.

Application forms can also be found on at Latham & Watkins' Web site at: www.lw.com/AboutLatham.aspx?page=Diversity under the Diversity Scholars Program heading.

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

New Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide Now Available

The newly updated 2007-08 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide is now available as a free PDF download at: www.pslawnet.org/assets/397_0708fedlegalempguide.pdf. This guide contains detailed information regarding legal jobs with the federal government, testimonials from current federal lawyers, descriptions of dozens of federal agencies/entities that hire lawyers and more.

The Government Honors & Internship Handbook 2007-2008 is Now Available

The new Government Honors & Internship Handbook is now available, both on-line and in the CPC Resource Library. The Handbook is produced annually by the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona, and provides a thorough list of local, state and federal government programs available in different agencies throughout the United States. It includes a myriad of government opportunities for 1L, 2L, 3L students, as well as recent graduates.

IMPORTANT. You can look at the hard copy of the Handbook as a guide, but then always go to the website for updated deadlines. The deadlines may change from day to day; therefore, it is important to rely on the information furnished on the website. To view online, you may access the Handbook at: www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm (username: oreo; password: cookie).

JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP INFORMATION

Judicial Clerkships Available for 3L Students

This is a reminder that all Federal Judicial Clerkship applications must be received in chambers by Tuesday, September 4, 2007. CPC will mail up to 50 clerkship applications per student (regular mail). Out of state applications are due to Liz Stack in CPC by Monday, August 27 and in state and Miami applications are due to her by Wednesday, August 29. For instructions on the OSCAR system (Online System of Clerkship Application and Review) see www.oscar.symplicity.com.

Please email Liz Stack at estack@law.miami.edu if you have any questions about the clerkship process.

PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION

Post Graduate Fellowships

Post graduate fellowships are incredible opportunities to work in the public sector and create the job of your dreams. There are many different fellowships available from all different types of funding sources. We are detailing some of the more popular ones here, but make sure to look at http://www.pslawnet.org./fellowship/index.php to look at others that may be specific to your interests.

Both the Career Planning Center and the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center are here to help you with identifying possible fellowships and working with you on your application. We have a lot of experience working on fellowship applications and are happy to assist you in preparing your application for submission. Please see Randee Breiter in the Career Planning Center or Dean Marni Lennon in the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center for individual assistance.

Equal Justice Works Fellowships for 2008 Now Available Online

The 2008 Equal Justice Works Fellowships application is available now online. All applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. EDT on September 18. Students and alumni interested in applying for a 2008 Fellowship are encouraged to visit www.equaljusticeworks.org/fellows/2008fellow.php for further information.

Important reminders:

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

Begin working on the application early. The online application does not have spell check capability, so candidates are advised to draft their application text in a word processing program. There are character limits noted for each text 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 18^th. The deadline for submission of the application, which is done online, is 5pm EDT on September 18^th. A signed Certification Form and up to 2 recommendation letters) must be received by Equal Justice Works no later than September 18^th. These items must be mailed or hand delivered. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please email fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org, or call (202)466-3686, extension 202.

Skadden Arps Fellowships Available

One of the most popular post-graduate public interest fellowships available to students graduating from law school is the Skadden Arps Fellowship Program. The program creates partnerships among public interest lawyers, nonprofit organizations, law firm/corporate sponsors and other donors in order to afford underrepresented populations effective access to the justice system. Third year (3L) law students who are interested in working in public interest should put thought into applying for a fellowship. Applications are currently available online for Skadden Arps and can be accessed at: http://www.skaddenfellowships.org/sitecontent.cfm?page=application and are due on October 1.

Any student who would like to talk about the possibility of applying for post-graduate fellowships should call or visit with Randee Breiter in the CPC to discuss the application process.

CAREER FAIRS

The University of Miami School of Law participates in several job fairs throughout the summer and school year. Job fairs provide great opportunities to get exposure to employers outside of Florida and we encourage you to take advantage of them. The registration and bidding process for the job fairs, as well as the registration deadlines, vary. Registration for most of these job fairs takes place in the spring semester and early summer. Please note that job fairs designated as minority job fairs are open to all students.

If you have any questions regarding a particular job fair, please contact the advisor listed under such job fair.

The Hispanic National Bar Association's 2007 Annual Convention and Latino Job Fair is Coming in October

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) will hold its 2007 Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico from October 3-7, 2007. As part of the Convention, the HNBA will once again host the largest Latino Job Fair in the country, providing law students and Latino attorneys 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, October 5, 2007, at the Caribe Hilton Hotel. Interviews will be scheduled in 60-minute intervals from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a two-hour midday break (lunch is not included for Job Fair-only participants). They also have planned a number of programs for the general Convention that are designed specifically for law students.

The early bird student registration fee for the entire Convention is $375 for HNBA members and $425 for non members (deadline is August 31). The registration fee for the Job Fair only is $125 (priority deadline is August 31). For more information regarding the Job Fair and the Convention generally, please visit www.hnba.com. If you have specific questions regarding the Job Fair, please e-mail hnbajobfair2007@yahoo.com.

the 2007 EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS PUBLIC INTEREST CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR

The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is a national public interest law career fair that attracts over 1000 students and 150 employers. Employers attend the Career Fair to fill hundreds of internship and staff positions. Sectors represented include: national nonprofit organizations, public defenders, legal aid offices and federal government positions. The 2007 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will take place on Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel located in Washington, D.C. The 2007 Career Fair features both pre-scheduled interviews and informational interviews. Pre-scheduled interviews will take place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day.

New events this year for the Conference and Career Fair include:

1. Law School Awards Luncheon -- Students, law school professionals and employers will gather on Saturday, October 6, to honor those in the law school community who serve as role models of public service. (Please note: the Dean John R. Kramer, Outstanding Law School Faculty/Staff and LexisNexis(R) Martindale-Hubbell(R) Student Awards will be presented during the luncheon instead of the Annual Dinner.)

2. Student leaders from around the country share what is happening on their campuses.

3. Student discussion groups supplement workshops, giving students the opportunity to get to know one another better.

Information about registered employers is available on the Equal Justice Works website and the database will be updated as new employers register for the Career Fair. Please note that employers have until the end of August to sign up, so continue to look at the opportunities throughout the summer! Students are responsible for submitting resumes directly to the employer. Employers will contact applicants directly and arrange their own interview schedules. Equal Justice Works strongly encourages students to submit applications by August 31. To see who has already signed up go to: www.equaljusticeworks.org/employers/browse.aspx.

Plan ahead to attend this conference - you can often find cheap airfare ---- keep your eyes open. If you have any questions or want to know more about the fair, please call or see Randee Breiter in the CPC. Suggestions for workshops? Need more information? Contact Ericka Hines at conference@equaljusticeworks.org

International Student Interview Program, New York, NY

The International Student Interview Program (ISIP) is hosted annually by New York University School of Law. This consortium event is sponsored by 32 law schools nationwide to facilitate the hiring of highly qualified foreign-trained lawyers enrolled in LL.M. programs at each school. Over 1,100 candidates representing 75+ countries will have an opportunity to be considered for internship and permanent positions in the United States and abroad. The program attracts more than 120 of the top legal employers from around the world, continues to grow substantially each year. ISIP 2008 will take place on NYU School of Law's campus in Greenwich Village on January 25th and 26th, 2008. For more information about the program's structure and participating schools and employers, please refer to the Student FAQs at: www.law.nyu.edu/depts/careerservices/isip/StudentFAQs.pdf, the 2008 ISIP Brochure www.law.nyu.edu/depts/careerservices/isip/EmployerBrochure.pdf, or contact Tere Rodriguez at (trodriguez@law.miami.edu).

Lavender Law Career Fair, Washington, D.C.

Held in September, this career fair for 2L and 3L lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students features private firms and public organizations from all over the country.

Early Registration: The deadline for early registration is August 15, 2007. There is no "individual day" registration. Similarly, there is no "career day" only registration.

On-Site Registration: On-site late registration will be available 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, September 7th and 8th at the conference site. On-site registration must be accompanied with payment by a major credit card. This is a LIMITED registration at a greatly increased rate and Lavender Law does not guarantee that tickets to events, materials, welcome bags or other opportunities will be available to those who do NOT register by August 31, 2007.

Visit www.lavenderlaw.org/career.fair.html or you also contact Marcy Cox, Assistant Dean for CPC, at (mcox@law.miami.edu) for additional information.