UM School of Law E-Newsletter

Phase II of the Fall 2009 On Campus Interview ("OCI") Program will take place from Tuesday, September 8, 2009 through Friday, October 23, 2009. Phase II is divided into several sessions, the first of which will take place from Tuesday, September 8 through Thursday, September 17. To participate, you must complete the bidding process via the Symplicity system located at http://law-miami-csm.symplicity.com/students. All students have an account on Symplicity. If you did not receive your login information, please email dijones@law.miami.edu and provide your full name, graduation month/year, Cane I.D. and email address (this email address will be your username for the site). You will then receive your login information via email. Please allow up to two business days for a response.

Bidding for Phase II // Session I employers began Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. EST and concludes on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 11:00 p.m. EST. You may log onto Symplicity to view those employers participating in Phase II // Session I. Please keep in mind that you will only be able to view those employers accepting applications from your class year or LL.M. program. Likewise, you will only be able to submit bids to those employers accepting applications from your class year or LL.M. program. A full list of participating employers is below. To view employers and to bid, please select “OCI, Resume Referrals and Direct Contact Schedules” from the top navigation bar and then select the “Fall 2009 OCI Program Phase II // Session I” session.

To help you through the bidding process, the Career Development Office ("CDO") CDO is providing you with detailed instructions on both the OCI program and the Symplicity system. The Fall 2009 OCI Program Handbook is online at www.law.miami.edu/cdo, as well as on the CDO Student Portal. To access the CDO Student Portal, please visit https://wss-02.law.miami.edu/sites/cdo/students. You must log on using your UM law email login information.

Please take the time to read the Handbook to acclimate yourself with the Fall OCI process and the Symplicity system. For information related to the OCI program, please read the "General Information" section and FAQs. 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.

Bidding for additional Phase II sessions will take place in the subsequent weeks and months. Please continue to check your email as more information will be available closer to the start of bidding. For questions about the Fall OCI program, please email Nirva Pierre-Louis at npierrelouis@law.miami.edu.

Employers Participating in Phase II // Session I

The following employers will be participating in Phase II / Session I. Also listed are cities the employers are recruiting for and the class years/LL.M. programs that may submit bids:

Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner (Ft. Myers, FL) – 2L, 3L and all LL.M. students

Bernstein Osberg-Braun & De Moraes (Miami, FL) – 2L, 3L and LL.M. in International Law or Comparative Law students

Fowler White Boggs P.A. (Tampa, FL) – 2L students

Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A. (Miami, FL) – 2L students

Greenspoon Marder, P.A. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – 2L students

Hogan & Hartson LLP (Miami, FL and all other domestic offices: Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, Baltimore, MD, New York, NY, Denver, CO and Northern Virginia) – 2L students

Horr Novak & Skipp (Miami, FL) – 2L students

Jackson Lewis LLP (Miami, FL) – 2L students

Kaplan Higher Education (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – 2L students

Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. (Miami, FL) – 2L students

Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office (Miami, FL) – 3L students

Proskauer Rose (Boca Raton, FL) – 2L students

Ruden McClosky (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – 2L students

Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell (Miami, FL) – 2L students

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP (Miami, FL, Tampa, FL and Kansas City, MO) – 2L students

Sidley Austin LLP (Chicago, IL) – 2L students

United States Department of Homeland Security (Miami-Dade County, FL and Broward County, FL) – 2L and 3L students

United States Department of the Navy – Office of the General Counsel (Washington, DC) – 2L students

United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Office of the Chief Counsel (Washington, DC) – 3L and all LL.M. students

The Attorney General's Honors Program Presentation is Here

The highly competitive Honors Program is the only way that the Department of Justice ("DOJ") 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 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.

A DOJ representative will be on campus on Friday, August 21, 2009, and will speak to students commencing at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Interested students please attend.

Free Webinar Training for Deferred Firm Associates Taking Public Interest Placements

Public Interest Perspectives – An Introductory Training for Private Attorneys in Public Interest Placements

Save the Date: September 9, 2009 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce a free national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interest placements.

What: A free national web-based training for attorneys who are beginning extended public service placements with legal aid and other nonprofit legal organizations. The training will provide an overview of the differences in law firm and nonprofit practice settings, insight on working with low-income clients, and background on the economic challenges presently being confronted by the public interest community.

Who: The training is designed for all attorneys taking temporary, extended public interest placements. While the training focuses particularly on practice in civil legal services organizations, the information is relevant to most public interest settings. A coalition of public interest leaders from the legal aid community and the private bar designed and will present this training.

Why: As a result of the current economy, many attorneys, especially newer attorneys, who expected to be in private practice are beginning extended placements in legal aid and other public interest organizations. This training aims to provide a bridge program for associates transitioning into a practice setting with which they may be unfamiliar. By providing this preliminary training, we hope to best prepare these attorneys to engage in this unique opportunity to contribute to and learn about the public interest legal community.

When: This 2 hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00pm Eastern Time.

Where: This training can be accessed from any computer and phone line. In many cities, organizers are planning a central location (bar association, law firm, etc.) so attorneys may participate in the training together. Following these sessions, a discussion on issues relevant to fellowships will follow the long-distance training. We encourage attorneys to attend the live session with their colleagues. Details will follow from local organizations.

Register: If you are able to participate in this training, please register now: http://tinyurl.com/meggy8.

Questions: If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or 312-554-8356.

Program Faculty:

Margaret C. Benson, Executive Director, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Tiela Chalmers, Executive Director, Volunteer Legal Services Program of the San Francisco Bar Association
Steven Grumm, Director of Public Service Initiatives, National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
Bruce Iwasaki, Senior Partner, Lim Ruger & Kim, LLP; and former Executive Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Harlene Katzman, Pro Bono Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP
David Lash – Managing Counsel of Public Interest and Pro Bono Services, O’Melveny & Myers, LLP; and former Executive Director, Bet Tzedek
Steven H. Schulman, Pro Bono Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Jonathan Smith – Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
John Tull – former Executive Director, Southern Arizona Legal Aid; and former Vice President for Programs, Legal Services Corporation
Angela Vigil – North American Director, Pro Bono & Community Service, Baker & McKenzie; and former Director, Children’s Law Pro Bono Program, Northwestern University School of Law

The Post Graduate Fellowship Informational Program

The CDO will present a Post Graduate Fellowship Informational Program on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 209. We will explore various post-graduate fellowship opportunities, including the Equal Justice Works Fellowship. If you are interested in pursuing public interest opportunities after graduation, make it a point to attend!

K&L Gates Announces the Change Your World Campaign

Conservation. Community. Change.

K&L Gates is pleased to announce their second year of the successful Change Your World campaign, reducing waste by minimizing printed recruiting materials and eliminating promotional items. The money saved will be donated to a worthy charity, chosen by students.

Continuing on the success of last year’s Change Your World campaign, K&L Gates LLP is reducing waste by minimizing printed recruiting materials and eliminating promotional items. The money saved will be donated to a worthy charity. Here’s where you come in.

Visit www.klgates.com/changeyourworld, play the "Change Your World" trivia challenge, and decide which of three outstanding nonprofit organizations you want your score to count toward. If you are good enough, the organization you choose could receive the cash. Compete for your school, compete for personal glory, compete for a cause you believe in. While you are there, find out why you should be a part of K&L Gates.

Sterling Education Services, Inc. is Offering Five Free Scholarship Passes to its Landlord/Tenant Seminar

Sterling Education Services, Inc. is a non-profit continuing education company that conducts seminars across the nation. They are holding a Landlord-Tenant Law: Beyond the Basics seminar in Jacksonville, FL on August 18, 2009, and would like to offer five law students free scholarship-passes to this seminar as an introduction to their company. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual, and they also get an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

Students must register before the seminar via phone or email. No walk-ins will be allowed. Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register.

The five free passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. After the five passes have been allocated, additional passes are available for $50.00 each. All the seminar details can be found on Sterling's website located at http://www.sterlingeducation.com/.

PLEASE NOTE: The scholarship policy requires that recipients provide credit card information at the time of registration to secure their free pass. No charge will be made to the card unless the registrant fails to attend the program and does not notify us three business days in advance. If a scholarship registrant should fail to show up at the program or cancel as described above, a $50.00 no-show fee will be charged to the card provided. This policy has been instituted to avoid students securing a free pass and not choosing to use it while other students who would have like to have attended were told the free slots had been filled. Registration for the program will serve as agreement to this policy.

For those students who wish to register, they may email or call:

Elizabeth Hammer

Sterling Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 3127
Eau Claire, WI 54702-3127
P: (715) 855-0495
F: (715) 835-5132
ses21@sterlingeducation.com

Please provide the following information:

· Information on the seminar which you are interested in attending:

o Title:

o City, ST:

o Date:

· Student Information:

o Full Name:

o Student ID# (required):

o CC information: (may be called-in if preferable, but must be provided to secure registration)

o Phone Number:

o Email Address:

o Full Mailing Address:

o School Name:

Graduate Opportunities

Internal Revenue Service - Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program

With the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) as its client and 1,500 attorneys on staff, the Office of Chief Counsel is the preeminent employer of tax attorneys in the country. In addition, our General Legal Services Division hires attorneys for non-tax positions as well. The legal experience provided in Chief Counsel is unlike any other with approximately 650 attorneys located in the National Office in Washington, DC and 850 attorneys in field offices throughout the United States.

Chief Counsel attorneys provide top-quality legal advice and representation to the IRS in the administration of the nation's tax laws. Chief Counsel field attorneys litigate interesting and challenging issues that range from taxation of individuals to complex international entities. Attorneys in the field find themselves working on exciting and challenging issues involving litigation, corporate law, criminal tax law, disclosure law and international taxation.

Chief Counsel attorneys in the National Office draft regulations and rulings, and provide legal guidance to taxpayers, the IRS and the Treasury and Justice Departments. Attorneys have an extraordinary opportunity to develop expertise and sharpen technical skills. Furthermore, both field and National Office attorneys have the opportunity to work with a variety of tax practitioners and distinguish themselves within the greater tax and legal communities.

In addition, one of the business units, General Legal Services, focuses on personnel and labor law. This business unit is the part of Chief Counsel responsible for providing legal advice on, and litigating, non-tax administrative law issues such as EEO matters, labor and employee relations, personnel matters, ethics, procurement, fiscal and appropriations law and laws relating to information technology management.

Chief Counsel Honors Program

The IRS Chief Counsel Honors Program is available to third-year law students, graduating Tax LL.M. students, and recent graduates of American Bar Association accredited law schools. These entry-level positions provide the opportunity to acquire significant training and experience in tax law (or personnel and labor law in the General Legal Services Division). Honors Program positions at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel are open to individuals each year who have superior academic qualifications or relevant experience to the work of Chief Counsel. Appointments under the Honors Program are made at GS-11, Step 8 for JD applicants, and at GS-12, Step 4 for LL.M. applicants. These positions are available in offices nationwide, and are subject to a three-year commitment tenure condition.

Honors Qualifications

Class rank top 20% preferred;
Work or achievement in the law school’s law review or other recognized law journal;
Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif or receipt of the American Jurisprudence Award in related courses; or top grades in related course work (e.g., “A” grades in tax courses);
Winning a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team;
Significant participation in legal public service (e.g., public sector or non-profit organization internship, work in tax clinic as a VITA volunteer, etc.); significant legal tax related or other relevant experience while in law school (e.g., law firm internship; IRS Chief Counsel summer internship, clerkships, or other work which has substantially contributed to the candidates preparation for the position)

Three-Year Tenure Commitment

The Office of Chief Counsel spends a significant amount of time and money training new attorneys to become proficient in the law. Therefore, they expect newly appointed attorneys to remain for a period of three years, unless released from their employment commitment by the Office of Chief Counsel. However, the first year of the three-year commitment is a part of the trial period during which the employee may resign without requesting a release.

How to Apply

The agency regularly conducts on-campus interviews, primarily in the fall, at law schools throughout the country. You can also apply by sending an application directly to us by email at attyapplications@irscounsel.treas.gov, fax at (202) 927-6975, or regular mail to 1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20224. If you have any questions you can reach them at (202) 622-4550. Complete application packages are composed of:

Resume
Photocopy of your official law school transcript
8-10 page writing sample
Completed Form 6524, “Office of Chief Counsel Application” (42KB PDF*)
Completed Form OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment” (171KB PDF*)

The application forms, along with "Attorney Careers with the Office of Chief Counsel Internal Revenue Service" and "An Overview of GLS" may be accessed via the Student Portal or through agency's website at http://jobs.irs.gov/car_other_atty.html. Copies are also available in the CDO Resource Library.

Florida Opportunities

SOUTH CAROLINA Attorney wanted. Part time opportunity available. Expanding law firm with main office in Orlando is filling part-time associate or Of Counsel position. Attorney will be responsible for representing firm clients with real estate transactions in South Carolina. Position requires supervision of simple real estate closing, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and managing legal activities in South Carolina on behalf of the firm and its clients. This is a great opportunity for a stay-at-home parent licensed in the State of South Carolina. Flexible hours. 1-3 years experience in South Carolina real estate a huge plus, but not required. Candidate can work remotely but ability to travel, if necessary, to Florida & South Carolina is required. License to do work in the State of South Carolina is a position requirement. Only qualified candidates should submit their resume in confidence to careers@robertslawpa.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION available: Orlando insurance defense firm seeking litigation attorney. 1-3 years experience in insurance defense work required. Fax/mail resume to Vasquez & Tosko, LLP, 225 E. Robinson St., Suite 525, Orlando 32801; fax 407-481-9171.

Attorney for Personal injury firm; Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Submit resume with salary requirements to HR, Jacobs & Goodman, P.A., 890 SR 434 North Altamonte Springs 32714; E-mail: powens@jacobsandgoodman.com. Fax (407) 788-2766.

BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY - Small, rapidly growing practice is seeking a bilingual (Spanish) attorney for its Tampa and Orlando office. Excellent opportunity and growth potential. Applicant must currently be licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and admitted to the Middle District. Send resume to trankin@pantaslaw.com.

ST. PETERSBURG “AV” rated law firm seeks Insurance Defense associate with 1-5 years experience, PIP a plus. Send resumes to 8700 4th St. N., St. Petersburg 33702, Fax (727)570-4665.

LITIGATION ATTORNEY for Sanford/Orlando-based nonprofit, public interest law firm (Web site: www.laccf.org). Challenging work. Requires civil litigation (federal desired) experience; good interpersonal skills necessary. FL Bar or 3 years out-of-state bar membership required. Excellent fringe benefits, including student loan repayment; free health, dental, disability and life insurance; law firm funded retirement plan; generous paid time off. Salary D.O.E. Send resume, writing samples and references to Stephanie Schultz at stephanies@laccf.org or fax to (386) 323-5762.

Lydecker, Lee, Behar, Berga & de Zayas, LLC Mid-sized Brickell Avenue, Miami law firm seeking a motivated Litigation attorney with 2+ years of commercial litigation/insurance defense experience. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. E-mail or fax resume to Onier Llopiz: ol@lydeckerlaw.com or (305)416-3190 (Attention: Onier)

SEEKING PART-TIME KEY WEST LAWYER: Law firm has an opening for a part-time attorney to assist in covering court hearings, attending DMV hearings, arguing motions and taking depositions. Candidate must be conscientious about their responsibilities; detail-oriented and have good people skills. Fax resume to (239) 774-3229.

CUTTING EDGE/fulfilling professional opportunity, providing legal counsel to community associations in small firm environment. Two years litigation and drafting experience, highly motivated with excellent communication skills. AV Rated Law Firm. Fax resume to: Gelfand & Arpe, P.A., Attn: Office Administrator at (561) 655-1361. Please review the Web site: www.gelfandarpe.com.

BUTLER PAPPAS AV-rated, Florida defense firm has an opening in Miami for a property coverage defense attorney with 2-4 years experience. Competitive compensation offered. Please submit resume to Hiring Partner, Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP, 777 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 500, Tampa 33602, or fax to (813) 281-0900.

TWO ATTORNEYS Needed for rapidly growing bankruptcy law and credit counseling organization. No experience necessary. Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Nice work environment. Please fax resume to: (727) 524-3850, Attn: Jay Weller

LITIGATION ATTORNEY NEEDED for growing insurance defense firm. Minimum 1 yr. exp. preferred. E-mail resume to jobs@hersseinlaw.com.

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL - FIFTH DISTRICT The Regional Conflict Counsel for the 5th District is seeking immediate full-time employment for the following: Attorney with 1-3 years dependency experience for the following counties: Brevard, Hernando, Marion, Sumter; Attorney with 1 – 3 years felony experienced for the following counties: Marion. Please fax resume to (407) 389-5139 or e-mail to: cpowell@rc5state.com.

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

IRS Office of Chief Counsel - Summer Legal Intern Program

The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Office of Chief Counsel Summer Legal Intern Program is available primarily to second-year law students at American Bar Association accredited law schools. The program provides exposure to the Office of Chief Counsel by enabling law students to work for the Office under the supervision, and with the assistance of, experienced tax lawyers (or personnel and labor attorneys in our General Legal Services Division). The training and work experience helps prepare interns for a career as a tax lawyer, and also provides an excellent view of what the practice of law is like at the Office of Chief Counsel. In the National Office, interns take part in a variety of training, educational and social events, as well as interagency tours and presentations. Offers of full-time employment may be made to summer interns at the conclusion of the program. Summer positions are available to second year law students at the GS-9, Step 1 level. Positions are available in our offices nationwide.

Summer Intern Qualifications

Class rank top 20% preferred;
Work or achievement in the law school’s law review or other recognized law journal;
Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif or receipt of the American Jurisprudence Award in related courses; or top grades in related course work (e.g., “A” grades in tax courses);
Winning a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team;
Significant participation in legal public service (e.g., public sector or non-profit organization internship, work in tax clinic as a VITA volunteer, etc.); significant legal tax related or other relevant experience while in law school (e.g., law firm internship, IRS Chief Counsel summer internship, clerkships, or other work which has substantially contributed to the candidates preparation for the position)

How to Apply

The agency regularly conducts on-campus interviews, primarily in the fall, at law schools throughout the country. You can also apply by sending an application directly to them by email at attyapplications@irscounsel.treas.gov, fax at (202) 927-6975, or regular mail to 1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20224. If you have any questions you can call (202) 622-4550. Complete application packages are composed of:

Resume
Photocopy of your official law school transcript
8-10 page writing sample
Completed Form 6524, “Office of Chief Counsel Application” (42KB PDF*)
Completed Form OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment” (171KB PDF*)

Fall Internships

FALL 2009 INTERNSHIPS

For Undergraduate, Graduate and Law Students

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund ("AALDEF"), founded in 1974, is the first organization on the East Coast to protect and promote the legal rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy and community education. For more information about AALDEF, please visit the website at www.aaldef.org.

Fall internships are available for the following program areas (open to all unless otherwise noted):

Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act ("TVPRA") and Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), as well as outreach, community education and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors. **Law students ONLY**

Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant and other low wage workers.

Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, language access and anti-Asian harassment. **Law students ONLY**

Housing Justice Project, direct legal services, community outreach/education and litigation on housing and land use issues affecting low-income Asian immigrant communities.

Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws.

New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey.

Description of Internships

Interns are supervised by attorneys and/or AALDEF staff in specific program areas. These internships are not paid positions, but academic credit can be arranged. Interns work anywhere between 8 to 25 hours per week. The internship usually commences with the start of classes and ends in early December.

To Apply:

Any bilingual ability should be stated in the resume. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Applications should also state the number of hours the intern is able to work per week and which program area(s) you are interested in. Email applications are accepted. Applications should be received or postmarked by Friday, September 4, 2009. Send a resume and cover letter (law students should include a writing sample) to:

AALDEF Fall Intern Search

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor, New York, New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 or Email: info@aaldef.org

For more information, contact Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932, ext. 212 or jweng@aaldef.org.

Bernheim & Dolinsky, P.A. Seeks Law Clerk

Bernheim & Dolinsky, P.A., a busy downtown Ft. Lauderdale law firm, seeks a law clerk to handle various cases. Excellent opportunity in a growing firm. Willing to train. Spanish speaking a plus.

If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to barbara@thebdfirm.com. Deadline to apply is August 28, 2009.

Josephs Jack Law Firm Seeking Law Clerk (2L, 3L)

Josephs Jack, a Miami law firm, is currently seeking 2L and 3L students for a part-time law clerk to conduct legal research and writing and provide litigation support. If you are interested in applying, please email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Nicole Sieb at nis@josephsjack.com. The firm is looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is August 29, 2009.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

The Latham Diversity Scholars Program

Latham & Watkins is once again pleased to announce 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 (2010-2011). 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.

Students will be asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by September 15, 2009. 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 spring of 2010.

The Latham Diversity Scholars Program, among other outreach efforts by Latham’s Diversity Hiring Sub-Committee, enhances Latham’s efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.

Application forms are available online under the Diversity Scholars Program heading.

Lawyers for Literacy Law School Fellow Opportunity 2009-2010

Lawyers for Literacy is a collaborative effort, in which local attorneys, judges and law students provide civic and life skills education to underprivileged juveniles and young adults in Miami-Dade County, under the auspices of The Family Learning Partnership and led by United States District Judge Ursula Ungaro.

To date, Lawyers for Literacy has recruited over 100 volunteers from some of the most prominent law firms in Miami including: Greenberg Traurig; Kenny Nachwalter; Tew Cardenas; White and Case; the US Attorney’s Office; and the Public Defenders office.

Classes: Legal Up! Is a four-part, modular series of interactive workshops proposed by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership designed to address these challenges in ways that interweave practical advice and legal information for youth. The first module provides an Overview of the Law and its importance in the lives of individuals and communities, a basic understanding of the law, and an individual’s rights and responsibilities within the law.

The second module deals with Housing and Landlord/Tenant Law. Understanding of the law as it applies to landlord/ tenant relationships helps youth learn what will be necessary to find and maintain consistent and stable housing, which itself has a positive effect on educational achievement and employment .

The third module addresses Employment and The Law. The workshop on employment, in addition to providing practical advice on job-seeking, is designed to help participants understand the legal structure that governs their relationship with an employer and the protections afforded employees.

The Fourth module, which is critical to long-term financial stability, is Financial Literacy Education. This workshop, not only helps participants understand the law, and how it applies to consumers and financial transactions, but it aims to teach participants how to be fiscally responsible and how to establish and maintain credit.

Role of the Volunteer

Students will be required to teach a minimum of two modules (4 class hours) per month

Participate in a monthly lunch/learn session at the Federal Courthouse

Provide assistance with the Literacy Newsletter

Selection Criteria

Students are expected to have a sincere interest in public service

Have a strong academic record

Submit a (1) page letter to the selection committee (see application)

Interview by committee

Commit to one year of service

All applicants should submit the completed package to umhope@law.miami.edu no later than August 25, 2009. Applications are available in the HOPE office or by emailing cdo@law.miami.edu.

One outstanding student will be selected for an Internship with the Honorable Judge Ungaro.

The Baker Hostetler Diversity Fellowship

The Baker Hostetler Diversity Fellowship will award a salaried 2L summer associate position for the summer of 2010 and a $25,000 scholarship.

The firm welcomes applications from second year law students who are members of one of the underrepresented racial/ethnic groups or a member of the LGBT community. Joint degree candidates must have successfully completed two years of a JD program. Candidates must not be a recipient of a similar diversity award from another law firm for the same time period, and must be a US citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US.

For all relevant information and application information, please visit the Baker Hostetler website at http://www.bakerlaw.com/diversityfellowshipprogram/.

The deadline to apply is October 9, 2009.

The Presidential Management Fellowship Program (3Ls)

The 2009-2010 Presidential Management Fellows ("PMF") Program application season will be open soon. The PMF Program is the premier program for leadership development in the public sector. Its purpose is to attract outstanding men and women to the federal service. Each year, the program draws Fellows from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear commitment to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs.

The program provides a two-year federal government fellowship to individuals who have completed a graduate-level course of study at an accredited college or university. Since 1977, the PMF Program and its predecessor, the Presidential Management Intern ("PMI") Program, have been attracting outstanding graduate, law, and doctoral-level students to the federal service.

The PMF Program is a passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the federal government. It provides Fellows with an opportunity to apply the knowledge they acquired from graduate study. PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management and many other fields in support of public service programs

Numbers per year: In recent years, the number of fellows has ranged between four hundred and six hundred. There is not a set number of fellows selected per year. The number hired is based on the hiring projections of agencies, as well as the number of highly-qualified applicants.

Salary: Fellows must have a graduate degree, meaning that they will be at least at a GS-9 pay level ($50,408-$65,531 in the greater Washington DC area, varies by geographic region). Many graduates may be at a higher level depending on their degree and previous work experience.

Deadline: Application period for the PMF Class of 2010 is expected to open on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and close on Thursday, October 15, 2009.

** STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE CDO. **

Further information on the PMF Program can be found on the PMF website at: www.pmf.opm.gov.

Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship

A key component of Dickstein Shapiro’s diversity efforts is aggressively recruiting diverse candidates, and in furtherance of these efforts, the firm is pleased to announce the creation of the Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship.

Dickstein Shapiro will award up to three scholarships annually to diverse law students who have completed their first full year of law school. Diverse second-year law students from all law schools are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Diversity scholars will receive $15,000 (minus any applicable taxes and withholding) upon completion of their second-year summer at Dickstein Shapiro to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses. Recipients of the scholarship must spend their entire second-year summer in the firm’s summer associate program.

Selection Criteria

To qualify, candidates must: (1) meet the academic and hiring criteria of Dickstein Shapiro’s summer associate program; (2) receive an offer of summer employment for their second-year summer; (3) be a member of one of the racial/ethnic groups set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or be a member of the LGBT community; and (4) complete an application form and submit a brief essay on diversity.

Application Process and Dates

Applications are due by Friday, October 9, 2009.

Find application materials at www.dicksteinshapiro.com/careers/diversity/.

For more information, please visit the firm's website, www.dicksteinshapiro.com.

Announcing the Section of Antitrust Law $5K Fellowship Award

The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is pleased to announce the return of its Fellowship Award for the summer of 2009. The purpose of the Fellowship Award is to defray the housing and living expenses of distinguished law students pursuing unpaid summer employment opportunities within approved government agencies (federal, state or international) dedicated to the enforcement of antitrust laws, or other institutions whose primary mission is to advance the study of antitrust and competition law. Details and requirements of the program, as well as the application can be accessed on the Student Portal.

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship

All application materials must be postmarked by October 1, 2009 to be considered for the 2010 program.

Lane Powell has more than 130 years of commitment to our communities. This commitment is reflected in Lane Powell's hiring and promotion of women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. As part of this commitment to diversity, the firm has created the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship. The George V. Powell Scholar will be a 2010 summer associate in the firm's Seattle or Portland office, and receive a $7,500 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the student's third year of law school.

Academic Requirements and 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 candidates' 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 and Materials

To apply to the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship, 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 emailed to:

Len Roden, Manager of Attorney Recruiting
Lane Powell PC
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100
Seattle, WA 98101-2338
rodenl@lanepowell.com
206-223-6123

For more information, visit: http://www.lanepowell.com/firm/scholarship.asp .

JUDICIAL INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES

Judicial Internships During the Academic Year

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 2009 semester are available in the CDO.

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

Federal Judicial Clerkship Opportunities in the Southern District of Florida

Honorable Ursula Ungaro

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

301 North Miami Avenue, 11^th Floor

Miami, FL 33128

Judge Ungaro is looking for a clerk for a two-year clerkship with the possibility of a career appointment. The clerkship begins August 2010.

Honorable Ann E. Vitunac

United States Magistrate Judge

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

701 Clematis Street, Room 438

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Magistrate Judge Vitunac is looking for a clerk for a two-year clerkship. The clerkship begins September 7, 2009.

Honorable Chris M. McAliley

United States Magistrate Judge

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

301 North Miami Avenue, Room 105

Miami, FL 33128

Magistrate Judge McAliley is looking for a clerk for a two-year clerkship. The clerkship begins March 2010.

All interested applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, unofficial transcript and three letters of reference directly to the judge. If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Austin, Director of Judicial Clerkships at maustin@law.miami.edu.

Federal Judicial Clerkship Opportunities for August 21, 2009

The following are federal clerkship opportunities recently listed on the Online System for Clerkship Applications and Review (“OSCAR”). You may access the OSCAR website at https://oscar.uscourts.gov. If you require assistance navigating the OSCAR system or have general questions regarding judicial clerkships, please contact the CDO at (305-284-2668 or Maggie Austin, Director of Judicial Clerkships, at maustin@law.miami.edu.

Judge Helene White, United States Court of Appeals, Detroit, MI
Applications accepted: Aug 18, 2009 - Oct 5, 2010, Term Start: Aug 23, 2010
Application Methods: On-line, Paper

Judge Allan Gropper, United States Bankruptcy Court, New York, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 18, 2009 - Jan 18, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge William Sawyer, United States Bankruptcy Court, Montgomery, AL
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Oct 15, 2009, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Lawrence Margolis, United States Court of Federal Claims, Washington, DC
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Jul 12, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Cornelia Kennedy, United States Court of Appeals, Detroit, MI
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009, Term Start: Jun 1, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Gregory Kishel, United States Bankruptcy Court, St. Paul, MN
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Sep 20, 2009, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line, Paper

Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, United States District Court, Brooklyn, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Stephen Robinson, United States District Court, White Plains, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 13, 2009 - Aug 31, 2009, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Carol Jackson, United States District Court, St. Louis, MO
Applications accepted: Aug 17, 2009 - Feb 20, 2010, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Robert Patterson, United States District Court, New York, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 17, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009, Term Start: Aug 30, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Robert Patterson, United States District Court, New York, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 17, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009, Term Start: Aug 2, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Paul Papak, United States District Court, Portland, OR
Applications accepted: Aug 17, 2009 - Feb 17, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Karen Jennemann, United States Bankruptcy Court, Orlando, FL
Applications accepted: Aug 16, 2009 - Feb 16, 2010, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Jon Newman, United States Court of Appeals, Hartford, CT
Applications accepted: Aug 14, 2009 - Feb 14, 2010, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line, Paper

Judge Steven Merryday, United States District Court, Tampa, FL
Applications accepted: Aug 14, 2009 - Feb 14, 2010, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Daniel Hovland, United States District Court, Bismarck, ND
Applications accepted: Aug 14, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge David Daniel, United States District Court, Greenville, NC
Applications accepted: Aug 5, 2009 - Nov 27, 2010, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Lavenski Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Little Rock, AR
Applications accepted: Aug 4, 2009 - Oct 1, 2009, Term Start: Aug 30, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Lavenski Smith, United States Court of Appeals, Little Rock, AR
Applications accepted: Aug 4, 2009 - Oct 1, 2009, Term Start: Aug 31, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge George King, United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA
Applications accepted: Aug 4, 2009 - Oct 16, 2009, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Dean Whipple, United States District Court, Kansas City, MO
Applications accepted: Aug 4, 2009 - Oct 10, 2009, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Robert Gerber, United States Bankruptcy Court, New York, NY
Applications accepted: Aug 4, 2009 - Jan 20, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line, Paper

Judge Robert Chatigny, United States District Court, Hartford, CT
Applications accepted: Aug 3, 2009 - Oct 30, 2009, Term Start: Jan 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Lee Jackwig, United States Bankruptcy Court, Des Moines, IA
Applications accepted: Aug 3, 2009 - Aug 14, 2009, Term Start: Sep 14, 2009
Application Methods: On-line, E-mail

Judge Raymond Gruender, United States Court of Appeals, St. Louis, MO
Applications accepted: Aug 3, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Raymond Gruender, United States Court of Appeals, St. Louis, MO
Applications accepted: Aug 3, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge J. Leonard, United States Bankruptcy Court, Raleigh, NC
Applications accepted: Aug 3, 2009 - Oct 9, 2009, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Vaughn Walker, United States District Court, San Francisco, CA
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Jan 30, 2010, Term Start: Mar 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Rosemary Collyer, United States District Court, Washington, DC
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009, Term Start: Oct 12, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Rosemary Collyer, United States District Court, Washington, DC
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009, Term Start: Apr 12, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Kevin Gross, United States Bankruptcy Court, Wilmington, DE
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Oct 11, 2009, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Karen Schreier, United States District Court, Sioux Falls, SD
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Sep 11, 2009, Term Start: Aug 2, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Stephen Mitchell, United States Bankruptcy Court, Alexandria, VA
Applications accepted: Jul 30, 2009 - Oct 2, 2009, Term Start: Aug 1, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge William Moore, United States District Court, Savannah, GA
Applications accepted: Jul 28, 2009 - Jan 28, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Paul Borman, United States District Court, Detroit, MI
Applications accepted: Jul 28, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010, Term Start: Sep 6, 2010
Application Methods: Paper

Judge Gregory Wormuth, United States District Court, Las Cruces , NM
Applications accepted: Jul 28, 2009 - Oct 30, 2009, Term Start: Sep 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Donald Middlebrooks, United States District Court, West Palm Beach, FL
Applications accepted: Jul 27, 2009 - Oct 16, 2009, Term Start: Aug 23, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

Judge Avern Cohn, United States District Court, Detroit, MI
Applications accepted: Jul 27, 2009 - Oct 1, 2010, Term Start: Aug 15, 2010
Application Methods: On-line, Paper

Judge Graham Mullen, United States District Court, Charlotte, NC
Applications accepted: Jul 27, 2009 - Jan 27, 2010, Term Start: Sep 1, 2010
Application Methods: On-line

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 2010-2011 Legal Honors Program

The Office of General Counsel ("OGC") plays a vital role in helping the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") accomplish its mission of assuring decent and affordable housing, enabling all Americans to achieve homeownership, providing resources for communities to build strong neighborhoods, preventing homelessness, and enforcing fair housing laws. OGC attorneys provide legal opinions, advice and services with respect to all departmental programs and activities.

HUD primarily recruits its attorneys through the Legal Honors Intern program. If you are interested in applying for the OGC's Legal Honors Intern Program, please visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/ogc/. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in public service.

The EPA Region 9 Honors Attorney Fellowship

Recent Graduates - Honors Attorney Fellowship

The Office of Regional Counsel seeks applications from third-year law students for the Region 9 Honors Attorney Fellowship. This is a two-year Fellowship working in the San Francisco, California office, and the Fellow is expected to commit to the full term. The deadline to apply for the 2010 Fellowship is October 1, 2009.

The EPA Region 9 Honors Attorney Fellowship is designed for a recent law school graduate with excellent academic credentials and a strong interest in an environmental law career and the public sector. It provides an opportunity for entry-level attorneys to practice law in a leading governmental environmental organization, and to receive extensive training in and exposure to environmental law and policy work in the public sector. The Region offers new attorneys significant responsibility, the opportunity to handle a complex caseload that includes enforcement and counseling work, and extensive training and mentoring from dedicated colleagues with recognized expertise. The Region offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Eligibility

The Honors Attorney Fellowship is available to recent law school graduates. Only applicants who graduate no later than Summer 2010 from an ABA accredited law school are eligible. Fellows must be bar members, or have membership pending or awaiting bar exam results.

The Fellowship will begin in the Fall of 2010.

Pay

Prior to admission to the bar, the salary will be at the GS-9 level (currently starting at $55,015). After admission to a bar of any State, U.S. territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia, the salary will be at the GS-11 level (currently starting at $66,652 per year). Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Application Process

Please submit the following no later than October 1, 2009:

Resume, including significant accomplishments, work experience, class rank, contact telephone numbers and e-mail address.

Official transcript of law school grades.

Cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in the Fellowship.

Name, address and telephone numbers of 3 references, including a current or former employer and a law school professor or advisor.

Selected applicants will be invited for interviews in San Francisco (at the candidate's expense) in November 2009, or telephone interviews may be conducted when appropriate. A writing sample will be required of each selected candidate prior to the interview. Offers will be made by late November or early December 2009.

Applications for the Region 9 Honors Attorney Fellowship should be sent or e-mailed to:

John Lyons
Fellowship Coordinator (ORC-3)
Office of Regional Counsel
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, California 94105

John Lyons (lyons.john@epa.gov)

Note: e-mail submissions should include "2010 Fellowship Application" in the subject line of the message. Documents may be attached in Word, WordPerfect or PDF formats.

For questions, contact John Lyons, Assistant Regional Counsel at (415) 972-3889.

The Attorney General Honors Program (Washington, DC)

The Honors Program offers graduating law school students, graduating LL.M. students and judicial law clerks a unique opportunity to join the 7th largest attorney general's office in the United States. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (“OAG”) performs the legal functions of a local district attorney’s office, as well as those of a state attorney general’s office. OAG’s nearly 400 attorneys work as criminal prosecutors, civil litigators or lawyers in one of the general counsel offices located in each of the 28 agencies under the Mayor’s authority.

Applications are accepted beginning October 1st of each year. The application period closes on February 1st of each year. Interviews begin December 1st, and selections are made on a rolling basis after December 1st. Final decisions are announced by March 15th.

For more information, visit http://occ.dc.gov/occ/cwp/view,a,1224,q,615849.asp.

The Department of Justice Honors Program

The highly competitive Honors Program is the only way that the Department of Justice ("DOJ") 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 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 DOJ offers extensive legal internship programs to law students with challenging opportunities in Washington, DC, and in cities across America for positions during the summer and throughout the academic year.

For the 2009-2010 Honors Program, apply online between July 25th and September 8th, 2009. For more information, visit www.usdoj.gov.

The Bronx County Office of the District Attorney is Seeking an Assistant District Attorney

The Bronx County Office of the District Attorney (Bronx County, NY) is looking for an Assistant District Attorney to handle criminal investigations, prosecutions and appeals. The candidate should possess the following:

Required - U.S. Citizenship

Preferred - GPA 3.0, Moot Court, Mock Trials, Clinics, Internships

To apply, email a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, writing sample and application to riverom@bronxda.nyc.gov.

The application may be downloaded from the website at www.bronxda.nyc.gov.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Honors Program

The Honors Program of the Office of the Solicitor is designed for attorneys with exemplary records who are completing law school or judicial clerkships and are interested in handling a broad range of labor and employment matters in one of the preeminent legal offices in government.

To apply, please submit a resume, a writing sample and a law school transcript. Please note that there are a limited number of positions available for the program. Early application is encouraged.

It is strongly recommended that applications be submitted by October 2, 2009, since it is anticipated that offers for these positions will be made during the Fall of 2009 with the successful candidates starting in October 2010. Applications received after October 2, 2009 will be considered only if positions remain open.

For more information, visit: http://www.dol.gov/sol/honorsprogram.htm.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Honors Attorney Program

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's ("FDIC") Honors Attorney Program provides valuable and challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates. The goal is to provide Honors Attorneys with a better understanding of the FDIC's role in the federal financial system, while providing new attorneys with an opportunity for public service. Honors Attorneys are assigned to a wide variety of projects throughout the Legal Division that provide extensive legal experience, as well as a substantial amount of individual responsibility. To that end, during the first year of the program all Honors Attorneys participate in three-month rotations through various Legal Division sections in our Headquarters office, as well as one rotation to one of the organization field locations (Boston, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas or San Francisco). During their second year, Honors Attorneys devote their time to longer term assignments with one or more of our sections.

Applications to the program will be accepted from June 1, 2009, through September 30, 2009.

For more information, visit: http://www.fdic.gov/about/legalhonors/index.html.

Public Interest OPPORTUNITIES

The 11th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

What: 11th Annual NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS’ RIGHTS CONFERENCE. Includes a networking reception, small group discussions and interactive workshops for students who are interested in public interest labor law.

When: October 16 & 17, 2009

Where: National Labor College, Silver Spring, MD

Deadline: August 27th if you ask The Peggy Browning Fund to pay for airfare; October 2nd for all others. Register early to ensure admission!

Brochure: Conference brochures are available in the CDO Resource Library.

More Info:Visit the Peggy Browning Fund website at http://www.peggybrowningfund.org/ or speak to your CDO advisor.

Public Interest Perspectives:

An Introductory Training for Private Attorneys in Public Interest Placements

Public Interest Perspectives--An Introductory Training for Private Attorneys in Public Interest Placements

Save the Date: September 9, 2009 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce a free national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interest placements.

When: This 2 hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00pm Eastern Time.

Register: If you are able to participate in this training, please register now: http://tinyurl.com/meggy8.

Questions: If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or 312-554-8356.

Program Faculty:

Margaret C. Benson, Executive Director, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Tiela Chalmers, Executive Director, Volunteer Legal Services Program of the San Francisco Bar Association
Steven Grumm, Director of Public Service Initiatives, National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
Bruce Iwasaki, Senior Partner, Lim Ruger & Kim, LLP; and former Executive Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Harlene Katzman, Pro Bono Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP
David Lash – Managing Counsel of Public Interest and Pro Bono Services, O’Melveny & Myers, LLP; and former Executive Director, Bet Tzedek
Steven H. Schulman, Pro Bono Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Jonathan Smith – Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
John Tull – former Executive Director, Southern Arizona Legal Aid; and former Vice President for Programs, Legal Services Corporation
Angela Vigil – North American Director, Pro Bono & Community Service, Baker & McKenzie; and former Director, Children's Law Pro Bono Program, Northwestern University School of Law

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest - Polikoff Gautreaux Fellowship

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest ("BPI") offers the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, an exceptional fellowship opportunity for a recent law or public policy graduate. One of the country’s foremost public interest law and policy centers, BPI seeks out and addresses compelling issues of social justice and quality of life in the Chicago region. Currently, BPI works to transform segregated public housing, revitalize economically disadvantaged communities, improve Chicago’s public schools, and increase the availability of affordable housing throughout the metropolitan region.

Fellows receive an attractive salary and benefits (including school loan repayment assistance, based on need).

The flyer and fact sheet describing the Fellowship can be accessed via the Student Portal. Applications for the 2010 Fellowship are due October 16, 2009. Interested applicants may also consult the website, www.bpichicago.org, for more information on BPI’s programs.

Please feel free to contact Kate Pomper at (312) 641-5570, or via email at kpomper@bpichicago.org with any questions about the fellowship, BPI or the application process.

The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Seeks a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney for Washington DC Office

The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty ("NLCHP") in Washington, DC is seeking a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney. The candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree with 2-3 years of legal practice with experience in class action litigation, domestic violence and policy preferred. Research, writing, strong oral communication skills and interest in public speaking are also required. The candidate should be a self-starter and be able to work independently with a demonstrated commitment to work on behalf of survivors of domestic violence.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Vibha Bhatia at vbhatia@nlchp.org. No phone calls please.

The 2010 Equal Justice Works Fellowship (Washington, DC)

The Equal Justice Works ("EJW") Fellowship 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. EJW is committed to recruiting attorneys who represent a variety of experiences and backgrounds and to providing them with a strong foundation on which to build a public interest career. EJW Fellowships seek to develop the public interest law leaders of the future, whether they continue to work in the nonprofit arena, or become pro bono advocates in the private bar.

All EJW Fellowships require a two-year commitment from the Fellow, the host organization and the sponsor(s) to complete the Fellowship term, which runs from September 2010 to August 2012. The salary is commensurate to what an attorney with similar experience and/or responsibility would receive at that organization. EJW will provide up to $39K toward that salary level. Salary must be agreed upon prior to submitting an application. It is that agreed upon salary amount that should appear on the Certification Form of the application. In addition, each Fellow is eligible to apply for the generous EJW loan repayment assistance program (“LRAP”).

The candidate should be a third-year law student, recent law graduate or experienced attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the EJW website no later than 5PM EDT on September 17, 2009. The Certification Form and up to two letters of recommendation are also due in hard copy by that date. Please note that letters arriving after September 17^th are considered late, and will be disregarded even if they are postmarked by that date.

Please see website for a copy of the 2010 Certification Form application. http://info.equaljusticeworks.org/fellowships/classof2010/application/certform.html.

If you have any questions, you may email the HOPE office at umhope@law.miami.edu.