Career Planning Center Update

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW

www.law.miami.edu/cpc

February 22, 2008

Table of Contents:

Upcoming Programs & EVENTS

The Tenth Annual Informational Career Fair

Spring OCI is Here

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO) Examination is Being Administered in July

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is Hosting the 2008 Annual Patent Law Interview Program

Interested in Becoming a Judicial Clerk After Graduation? Attend the Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion on March 25, 2008

The Fund for American Studies - Legal Studies Institute (1L)

internship & clerkship OPPORTUNITIES

Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal in Washington, DC is Seeking Law Clerks

The Florida Senate Internship Program

Bristol-Myers Squibb 2008 Legal Internship Program

FCBA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Funding of Unpaid Legal Internships at Government Agencies

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives ("ATF") Offers Opportunities for Law Students and Recent Graduates

United States Patent and Trademark Office - Trademark Law Student Intern Program

Public Interest Law Initiative ("PILI") Announces Paid 2008 Summer Internships in Chicago (1L, 2L)

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

The Public Service Fellows Program - Fellowship Opportunities With the Partnership for Public Service

Government Opportunities

The Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel in Atlanta, Attorney Recruitment Program

The Mohave County Public Defender's Office is Seeking Candidates

Interested in Working as a Diplomat for the Department of State?

Judicial OPPORTUNITIES

The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students (1L, 2L, 3L)

Public Interest Opportunities

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. and Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. are Launching a Summer Fellows Program (2L)

Apply for the Public Interest Service Student Awards

The HOPE Fellows Program

HOPE Animal Law Fellowship

HOPE-FIAC Workers' Rights Fellowship

PSLawNet Summer Funding Resource Page - Updated for 2008

Career Fairs

Public Interest Career Fair Coming to UM Law Campus

The Indianapolis Bar Association ("IBA") Diversity Job Fair

Federal Law Enforcement/Intelligence Career Fair


UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

tHE Tenth Annual Informational Career Fair

ATTENTION ALL LAW STUDENTS!

Career choices keeping you up at night?  Get the answers you've been looking for at this year’s Informational Career Fair.  Take this opportunity to speak with attorneys practicing in different areas of law about how they got started in their fields and what it is like to practice law on a day-to-day basis.  The fair will include attorneys working in small, midsize and large firms; federal and state government agencies; multinational corporations; and academia. 

 

What: Tenth Annual Informational Career Fair

 

When: 12:30-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2008

 

Where: The Bricks

 

Who will you have an opportunity to meet? Attorneys from many different organizations, such as:

 

Akerman Senterfitt

American Express

Aronfeld Trial Lawyers

The Biondo Law Firm, P.A.

Burger King Corporation

Carlton Fields

Caterpillar

Discovery Communications LLC

DuaneMorris LLP

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

HBO Latin America

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

NBC Universal

Powers, McNalis, Torres & Teebagy

Ryder System, Inc.

Scott J. Brook, P.A.

TotalBank

University of Miami – Business Law Department

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

 

Why should you attend? You’ll have the opportunity to:

 

  • meet and network with many attorneys

  • learn first-hand about various practice areas

  • assess your qualifications for and interest in particular practice areas

  • sound like an “insider” when meeting with future potential employers

  • collect written information on different practice areas

 

For more information regarding the Career Fair, please contact Cristina Ortega in the Career Planning Center at cortega@law.miami.edu.

 

Spring OCI is Here

 

SPRING OCI (PHASE I)

 

As a reminder, bidding for Phase I of the 2008 Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program will conclude this Monday, February 25 at 11:00 p.m.  Bidding for employers participating in Session I of the Resume Referral Program will close on Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 p.m.

 

You may view employers participating in the OCI and Resume Referral programs now by logging onto Symplicity and selecting “OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact Schedules” from the top navigation bar.  A list of employers participating in Phase I of OCI and Session I of Resume Referral is also provided below.  Please note that Symplicity only allows you to view and bid on employers seeking applications from your class year or LL.M. program.  Also keep in mind that new employers may be added during the bidding period.  Should this happen, an email will be sent notifying students of the additional employer.

 

For more information on OCI, including instructions on how to bid for employers, please see the Spring 2008 OCI Handbook available in the CPC or online at www.law.miami.edu/cpc

 

If you do not have your Symplicity account information, please email dijones@law.miami.edu with your full name, graduation month/year and LL.M. program (if applicable).  Also provide your preferred email address (this email address will be your username and all email messages regarding Spring OCI will be sent to this account).  Please allow up to 2 business days to receive your login information.

 

If you have any questions, please contact npierrelouis@law.miami.edu

 

Spring 2008 OCI Program – Phase I

 

Astigarraga Davis (Miami, FL) – 1Ls and 2Ls

Burger King Corporation (Miami, FL) – 1Ls

Deloitte Tax LLP (Florida) – 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. in Taxation students

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Domestic Violence Division (Miami, FL) – 1Ls and 2Ls

Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. (Miami, FL) – 2Ls

Isicoff, Ragatz & Koenigsberg (Miami, FL) – 2Ls and 3Ls

Legal Services of Greater Miami (Miami, FL) – 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls

Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office (Miami, FL) – 1Ls

Office of Chief Counsel, IRS (nationwide) – LL.M in Taxation students

Office of the Public Defender, 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida (Tampa, FL) – 3Ls

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Washington, DC) - LL.M in Taxation students

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Miami, FL) – 1Ls and 2Ls 

 

Spring 2008 Resume Referral Program – Session I

 

Ana V. Hernandez Law Firm (Coral Gables, FL) – 2Ls

Cummings & Lockwood (Bonita Springs, FL) - LL.M in Taxation and LL.M. in Estate Planning students

Cynthia J. Dienstag, P.A. (Miami, FL) – 2Ls and 3Ls

Hopping Green & Sams (Tallahassee, FL) – 3Ls

National Center for Lesbian Rights (St. Petersburg, FL) – 2Ls

State Attorney’s Office, 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida (Bartow, FL) – 3Ls

The Ferraro Law Firm (Miami, FL) – 2Ls

Wicker Law Firm (Coral Gables, FL) – 2Ls and 3Ls

 

SPRING OCI (PHASE II)

 

Bidding for Phase II of Spring OCI will begin on Saturday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m.  and will end on Monday, March 10 at 11:00 p.m.  More information on participating employers, as well as information on the next session of the Resume Referral Program will be available next week.

 

OCI INFORMATION AND SYMPLICITY TRAINING SESSION 

There will be an OCI Information and Symplicity Training Session taking place on Tuesday, February 26 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109 for those who have questions about OCI or are new to the process. 

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO") Examination is Being Administered in July

USPTO 2008 Administered Exam (only at the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia)

An examination for persons seeking registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") as patent attorneys and agents will be held July 23 and July 24, 2008, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 2(b)(2)(D) and 37 CFR § 11.7. Monday, April 21, 2008 is the deadline for filing applications along with the appropriate application fee and the $450.00 examination fee and all necessary showings required by 37 CFR § 11.7(a) and § 11.7(b).

The USPTO administered examination is given only at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia. The USPTO administered examination is NOT given at any other location.

Due to limited seating and the uncertainty of the number of persons applying to take the examination, it is possible that not everyone will be able to take the examination on the same date. Accordingly, the first group of approved applicants filling the available seats will be scheduled to take the examination on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The next group of approved applicants will be scheduled to take the examination on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Applicants granted admission will be assigned a testing date for the first available date until all test dates are filled. The Office of Enrollment and Discipline ("OED") will notify applicants of their scheduled examination date.

The USPTO administered examination will use paper examination booklets, mark-sense answer sheets and the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure ("MPEP") furnished by the Office. For further information and the application form, consult the General Requirements Bulletin available on the Internet at the following Web address: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/dcom/gcounsel/oed.htm . A printed copy of the General Requirements Bulletin is available from the OED as single copies for a prepaid fee of $15.00 per copy. You may also obtain information at http://www1.uspto.gov/go/dcom/olia/oed/uspto08_administered_exam.htm.

Applications filed on or after Tuesday, April 22, 2008 will not be considered for the July 2008 examination. A timely filed application is one that is received in the Office on or before April 21, 2008, or mailed on or before April 21, 2008, in full compliance with the certificate of mailing provisions of 37 CFR § 1.8, or 37 CFR § 1.10. Please consult the provisions of 37 CFR §§ 1.8 and 1.10. A mere postmark on an application-containing envelope is not sufficient to meet the deadline. Inasmuch as applications must bear applicant's original signature, 37 CFR § 1.4(e), they may not be filed by facsimile or electronically.

Registration does not qualify one for practice before the Office in trademark cases. Such recognition is governed by 37 CFR § 10.14.

For further information, please contact the Office of Enrollment and Discipline by calling (571) 272-4097.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is Hosting the 2008 Annual Patent Law Interview Program

Interested in Patent Law? (1L, 2L)

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2008 Annual Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, July 31st and Friday, August 1st in Chicago, Illinois. 

This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers and rising second and third-year J.D. students.  Last year, 150 patent law employers, 140 accredited law schools and 1700 law students participated.  Employers prescreen and choose all of the students they interview.  This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in practicing patent law.

If you have an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or a technical science, you may want to consider registering for the program.  This program gives qualified law students the opportunity to interview with patent law firms, as well as law firms, corporations and government agencies with patent law departments.  There will be employers who will interview one day and some who will interview both days.

** Student registration opens Wednesday, February 20.  To participate, please register on-line at http://www.patentlawregistration.luc.edu/ by Friday, March 14, 2008.**  

Who Is Eligible to Participate?

Please note that ONLY law students returning to school in Fall of 2008 may participate.  Students graduating this year or alumni are NOT eligible. This program is for summer associate and entry-level attorney positions for 2009. 

If you have any questions, contact Karen Warren in the Career Planning Center at kwarren@law.miami.edu.

Interested in Becoming a Judicial Clerk After Graduation? Attend the judicial clerkship panel discussion on march 25, 2008

SAVE THE DATE   SAVE THE DATE   SAVE THE DATE!!! 

Please join CPC on Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. in room 352 for a Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion. Federal and State court judges and law clerks will discuss clerkships, how & when to apply for them, what judges look for in candidates and how to prepare for clerkships. We particularly recommend that all 2L's who are interested in clerking after law school attend this important discussion. This will be an opportunity to sign up for the summer clerkship email list, to learn about OSCAR and the new merge of OSCAR and FLCIS.

All students are welcome.

The Fund for American Studies - Legal Studies Institute (1L)

Promising first-year law students are invited to take part in the Legal Studies Institute sponsored by The Fund for American Studies. The Institute, located in Washington, DC, provides students with the chance to gain first-hand exposure to the American legal system through clerkships, academic coursework and career development activities.

The 2008 summer program will extend for nine weeks from June 1 - August 3, 2008 in Washington, DC. The Institute offers the following five components:

  • Legal Clerkships: Participants will be placed in an 8-week legal clerkship where they will gain substantive experience in the legal profession. Clerkship sites will include law firms, courts, public interest legal organizations, and the legal departments of trade associations, corporations and government agencies.
  • Seminar on Constitutional Law: Participants will attend a seminar on Constitutional law taught by leading legal scholars, including Dr. John Baker from the LSU School of Law and Dr. Roger Pilon from the Cato Institute.
  • Briefings and Activities: Participants will attend private briefings at institutions of the judicial and executive branches and will meet with prominent judges, lawyers and judicial scholars.
  • Career Development Activities: Workshops will be held to help prepare participants for success in their law careers.
  • Attorney Mentor Program: Each participant will be matched with an experienced lawyer who will serve as a professional mentor.

Applications for the program will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until March 15, 2008. The online application may be found at www.tfas.org/legalstudies . Space in the program is limited, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Housing in furnished apartments located on Capitol Hill is included in the program fee.

For more information, please contact Steve Slattery at  sslattery@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.

Fund For American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

INTERNSHIP & clerkship OPPORTUNITIES

Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal in Washington, DC is Seeking Law Clerks

Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal ("MGC") is accepting applications for the Summer of 2008. In recent years, MGC has arranged for EJF or other public interest program funding for some Law Clerks, while others have obtained credit at their law schools for their work. For Law Clerks who do not have separate funding or credit options, MGC compensates Clerks on a public-interest pay scale commensurate with the nature of their practice.

Excellent research and writing skills are required. If you are interested, please send a cover letter, transcript, resume, references, and a short writing sample (approximately 5 pages) to:

Delci Winders

Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal

1601 Connecticut Ave., N.W., #700

Washington, DC 20009-1035

OR 

delciwinders@meyerglitz.com

 

For additional information, please visit: http://www.meyerglitz.com/jobopportunities.html.

The Florida Senate Internship Program

Description of the Program

The Florida Senate Internship Program offers a unique training opportunity in the areas of public policy and the legislative process to highly motivated, recent college graduates and graduate students, who wish to learn more about such areas.

The Program places 12 to 15 selected interns in one of a number of Senate standing committees comprised of Senators, who evaluate and debate legislation in areas within the committees’ jurisdiction. Each committee retains a staff director, one or more legislative analysts/attorneys, and an administrative assistant. Selected interns will perform professional work as committee analysts by preparing reports and bill analyses and will assist committee staff with substantive/policy research by conducting Internet research; conducting library research; contacting state agencies for documents or other items; and tracking legislation as it moves through the Senate and the House of Representatives.  

Internships will begin on August 4th and end May 29th of the following year. Internships are available as OPS (no benefits) positions, allowing flexibility for school schedules. During the length of the internship, interns should be able to work at least 20 to 24 hours per week from August through December, and 32 to 40 hours per week from January through May.

 

Successful candidates will chose one of the following options:

• $16 per hour worked, or

• $11 per hour worked plus $6468 towards tuition, which may be used during the internship or for one year after the internship ends (requires a commitment to work at least 1100 total hours).

 

Compensation figures are subject to change. The Senate will provide a parking space and waive monthly parking fees for all interns.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the Program must be Florida residents and have earned a Bachelor’s degree by the time the internship begins. In addition, the applicant must intend to pursue, be in the process of pursuing, or have recently completed a graduate program by the time the internship begins. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a graduate degree in a public Florida university.

In accordance with American Bar Association rules, schedules for first-year law students prohibit them from participating in the Internship Program. Immediate family members of Senators presently serving in the Senate are not eligible for the Program.

The most important qualities of any intern, regardless of academic or professional experience, are strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm. Skills that are important for the internship are knowledge of the principles and techniques of basic research, analysis, and writing; and ability to handle confidential information.

Individual Committee Skill Requirements

Different standing committees have different requirements.

For example:

The Committee on Commerce seeks individuals with experience or interest in the areas of economic development, workforce, tourism, international trade and a wide variety of other business related subjects. Academic backgrounds well suited for this committee include: economics, economic development, finance, business, public administration and law.

The Committee on Agriculture seeks individuals with an academic background or practical experience in agriculture or a related area. Applicant must be seeking a masters degree or law degree with at least one year of school completed.

The Bill Drafting Office seeks a 2nd or 3rd year law student who has completed the 1st year of Legal Research and Writing course and who is interested in the legislative process. Since the office’s work involves a large amount of legal research, an intern candidate other than a law student would gain very little from the experience and would require a great deal of training. The successful applicant will have a strong background in writing, i.e., experience as a graduate teaching or research assistant, or undergraduate major in English or Creative Writing, or other experience providing evidence that the candidate writes well and enjoys writing.

The Committee on Transportation seeks an intern with an academic background or practical experience in transportation or a related area, who is seeking a masters degree or law degree and has completed one year of school.

The Committee on General Government Appropriations seeks an individual with an interest in the appropriations process, specifically in the areas of government administration, environment and agriculture. The intern should have experience with Excel. Interns with various academic backgrounds, from law to economics and from social work to history have been successful. 

For additional information regarding all committees, please visit www.flsenate.gov.

Application Directions

Applicants must submit a completed Florida Legislative Employment Application, available at www.leg.state.fl.us, and the application addendum. Type or print legibly in black ink.

Applicants must also submit one copy of cumulative transcripts (photocopies may be submitted). If accepted into a graduate program, applicant must attach a copy of the acceptance letter or, if applicable, proof of current enrollment in a public Florida law school. In addition, if taken, the applicant must submit a copy of Law School Admission Test ("LSAT") score(s), Graduate Record Examination ("GRE") score(s) or Graduate Management Admission Test ("GMAT") score. 

Applicants must also submit recommendations from two faculty members and one employer, if currently or previously employed, who are familiar with applicant’s academic and work experience and ability. Faculty/employers may attach an additional letter of recommendation to the appropriate forms, if desired. Completed recommendations must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2008.

Applicants must submit two writing samples as follows:

1. One writing sample of your choice; and

2. A one to two page writing sample detailing the following:

a. Your views of the Florida Senate;

b. Your reasons for applying to the Florida Senate Internship Program; and

    c. Your expectations of the Program, including a description of the benefits you intend to receive and how those benefits

        will contribute to your personal and career goals.

The writing samples must be written by the applicant and must not be edited by any other person. The writing samples must also be typed or handwritten in black ink.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION - May 16, 2008

To Apply for the Florida Senate Internship Program,

or for Additional Information, Contact:

Florida Senate Internship Program | Office of the Senate President

Florida Senate | 305 Senate Office Building | 404 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 | 850.487.5636 | www.flsenate.gov

Bristol-Myers Squibb 2008 Legal Internship Program

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Company ("BMS") invites law students (first-year preferred) to submit applications for their 2008 Legal Internship Program.  Since 1999, this summer program has consistently attracted outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in learning more about corporate practice.  This year, BMS plans to host eight (8) students in various areas of legal practice at their offices in New York, New Jersey and Indiana.

BMS Legal Internship Program is intended to provide exceptional candidates a unique and in-depth opportunity to work in the corporate legal department of a premier pharmaceutical/biotech company.  They seek candidates who will be completing their 1L (or in exceptional circumstances, 2L) year and have exhibited an interest in learning about healthcare, pharmaceutical and/or corporate practice.   

In assessing potential candidates, the program is targeted towards candidates who are from traditionally underrepresented groups and  

(i)                  rank in the top 30% of their class and/or carry a 3.0 GPA or better;

(ii)                are in good standing; and

(iii)               have evidenced a commitment to high ethical standards.   

In addition, candidates who are selected for interview by BMS should be prepared to respond to any of the following questions:  

  • How would you describe the influence of your law school experience on your preparation to be a lawyer?
  • What characteristics or unique circumstances make you an excellent candidate for this internship?
  • What is your interest in healthcare, pharmaceutical or corporate practice? 
  • Do you have prior or current experience in the healthcare field (professional or otherwise) and if so, how has that experience influenced your perception of the healthcare field?
  • What are your professional aspirations?  Where do you see yourself five years after graduating law school?

TO APPLY:    PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE TO THE CPC OFFICE VIA OUR ONLINE SYMPLICITY POSTINGS (POSTING ID # 3281) NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 25, 2008.

FCBA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Funding of Unpaid Legal Internships at Government Agencies

For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Federal Communications Bar Association ("FCBA") Foundation will award stipends to law students from its Chairman Robert E. Lee Scholarship and Internship Fund.  In 2008, the Foundation will award at least five $5,000 stipends to law students employed as unpaid summer interns in positions with the FCC and other government agencies or entities with a connection to the communications industry (i.e., broadcasting, cable television, telephony, satellite, wireless, and information technology). 

In addition, the Foundation will select one outstanding intern among those chosen to receive an additional stipend of $600 for the summer—the “Max Paglin Award.”  Mr. Paglin was the former General Counsel and Executive Director of the FCC, and the founder of the Golden Jubilee Commission on Telecommunications, which compiled a definitive legislative history of the Communications Act.

Requirements:

Applicants will be selected on the basis of: (1) a demonstrated interest in the communications field, (2) having secured or having pending, an unpaid summer position (internship) for at least 8 weeks in communications with a government agency, (3) dependence on financial assistance in order to accept the unpaid internship in a government agency or entity involved in communications; and, (4) community activities.  To the extent a recipient receives unanticipated funding for the unpaid internship, the FCBA Foundation’s general policy is to reduce its scholarship awards by any amount that a recipient’s total funding (including all sources) for the internship would otherwise exceed $7,000.

Applications for a Lee Fund scholarship should be submitted to Kerry Loughney, FCBA Foundation, 1020 19th Street, N.W., Suite 325, Washington, D.C. 20036, by Friday, March 7, 2008.  Applicants may be asked to interview with members of the Foundation Board; interviews may be conducted by telephone.  Winners will be notified by Friday, April 18, 2008.

 To see the application, go to: http://www.fcba.org/foundation/internship_stipends.shtml.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,  Firearms & Explosives ("ATF") Offers Opportunities for Law Students and Recent Graduates

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is an agency within the U.S. Dept. of Justice.  It is responsible for enforcing and administering the Federal Gun Control Act, the National Firearms Act, provisions of the Arms Export Control Act and various Federal explosives laws.  As a small agency with broad inter-related missions involving law enforcement, regulatory, counter-terrorism, alcohol and tobacco diversion, and homeland-security concerns, ATF affords interns and recent graduates with opportunities to experience a variety of legal disciplines in a dynamic environment.  ATF offers paid (through the Dept. of Justice's Summer Law Intern Program) and unpaid summer and semester internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. and in many cities throughout the U.S. (i.e., NY, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and Los Angeles).  Academic credit may be granted for these positions, subject to law school policy and practice. 

Students wishing to apply for a volunteer position may submit a cover letter and resume via email to chiefcounsel-internships@atf.gov

Application deadlines are as follows:

Fall Semester: May 1st.   

ATF also participates in the Attorney General's Honors Program, the only method by which the Dept. of Justice hires graduating law students as entry-level attorneys.  Visit www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm for additional information on this program.    

United States Patent and Trademark Office - Trademark Law Student Intern Program

(Fall and Spring Semesters) 

The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") Trademark Law Student Intern Program is tailored for law students with an interest in trademark law and the U.S. trademark registration process, although some research may touch upon international trademark law issues and related intellectual property issues.  The intern program primarily supports the trademark examining operation, which consists of approximately 425 trademark attorneys who are responsible for determining the registrability of trademark applications.

Law School Credit May be Available:

Although the intern positions are unpaid, the USPTO will provide whatever assistance is necessary for students to obtain school credit for their work experience in accordance with their educational institution’s rules and policies.  If course credit is desired, students should consult with their law school career counseling office to determine the specific requirements, which may include a minimum number of hours per semester, and may also include a writing requirement. 

Minimum Weekly Hours and Other Restrictions: 

During the Fall and Spring terms, USPTO has up to ten (10) unpaid positions available for law student interns each semester Interns must work a minimum of 10-20 hours per week.  Interns will be provided with the necessary computer equipment, Lexis/NexisÒ training, and other legal training as needed.  Business casual attire is required. 

General Duties: 

Essentially, interns will serve as assistants to trademark attorneys in the trademark examining operation, the Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks, and elsewhere as needed.  Duties of interns shall include the following: 

·        gathering evidence for use in trademark application cases; 

·        legal research in trademark law and general legal principles related to trademark law; 

·        utilizing the automated trademark search system; and 

·        other duties as assigned.

USPTO Location: 

The USPTO trademark operation is located in the Madison Building (East), at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.  Two Metro stops are a short distance away [King Street and Eisenhower Avenue stations].   Limited garage parking is located on campus, and extremely limited on street parking is available.

Requirements for Intern Positions:

Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school and be currently enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited law schoolUnited States citizenship is also required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated background in intellectual property law.

Please mail (or fax to the USPTO at the fax numbers listed below) a resume and cover letter to the following address:

Law Student Intern Program

Attention: Mitch Front, Law Office 113

Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks

600 Dulany Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Student registration is from Wednesday, February 27 – Friday, March 21.

 

For further information about the intern program, please contact: 

 

Mitch Front

(571) 272-9382    

fax no. (571) 273-9382

USPTO will notify successful candidates as soon as possible.

For questions about USPTO employment and other intern possibilities, please contact the USPTO Office of Human Resources at (571) 272-6000.

Public Interest Law Initiative ("PILI") Announces Paid 2008 Summer Internships in Chicago (1L, 2L)

Each year, The Public Interest Law Initiative ("PILI") offers over 40 public interest law internships that provide excellent legal training and experience for first or second-year law students.  Interns work at one of PILI's affiliated public interest law agencies in Chicago.  PILI raises the money to fund the internships, and then issues grants to its eligible host agencies.  The agencies, in turn, pay their Interns directly.   PILI ensures quality supervision by experienced lawyers at its agencies, and provides a lunch-time educational seminar program.  The Internship program encourages law students to work at --and learn about-- legal institutions that serve the public interest, and engenders a life-long commitment to public interest law and pro bono work.

PILI sponsors a Summer Internship Program for first and second-year law students.  The Summer Internship program is open to law students from across the country. Each summer, PILI funds dozens of internships at public interest law agencies in the Chicago metropolitan area. Agencies hosting Summer Interns receive $5,000 to pay an Intern for 10 full-time weeks of work. 

The following are some of the areas of law which will be covered in these internships:

  • Family Law

  • Civil Rights

  • Children's Rights

  • Environmental Law

  • Social Justice Issues

  • Immigration Law

  • Disability Rights

  • Fair Housing Law

  • LGBT Rights

To apply for a Summer Internship, you must be a first or second-year law student with an accredited law school, and must first register online at www.illinoisprobono.org.  Registration is free and you may register at any time, supplying some brief demographic information. Even if you attend a law school located in a state other than Illinois, you must still register.  Simply choose "Law Student" as your "Job Title.  Registrations will be approved in 24 hours. 

To get started with your online application, go to www.illinoisprobono.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=students.dspHome.   If you have already registered, or after your registration is approved, you may log in and apply to up to ten summer internship host agencies. 

THE COVER LETTER:

Please individualize your cover letters.  Since PILI and the agencies seek a diverse group of interns, you may include information about minority status and foreign language fluency.

DEADLINES: 

The application period for the 2008 Summer Internship program will be open to second-year students beginning on October 15, 2007.  Due to NALP restrictions, first-year students will not be eligible to apply until December 1st, 2007.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March of 2008. 

Please note: Each agency supervisor handles hiring differently; some make hiring decisions in fall or winter, while others wait until later in the school-year.  The earlier you apply, the better your chances of obtaining an Internship.

UPLOADING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS : 

Once you have uploaded your resume and your cover letter(s), your application is complete. (You will not receive any e-mail or other notification from PILI that they have received your application materials).  From October through March, agency supervisors receive weekly automated e-mails with links to their applicants.  When an agency supervisor logs in, he/she will see your resume and cover letter, along with those of others who have applied to the agency.

GETTING HIRED AS A PILI INTERN:

PILI does not hire Interns; the agencies do. PILI recruits applicants and hosts, funds stipends and acts as a clearinghouse.  However, here are some tips.  Public interest agencies want students who are dedicated to public interest issues.  Therefore, mention experiences that demonstrate your commitment, including volunteer or community work, and note any special skills, e.g., language proficiency, computer experience, etc.   

AGENCY RESPONSES:

Don't be discouraged if you have applied for an Internship but have not yet had a response.  Each agency has its own hiring practices.  Some make hiring decisions in fall or winter, while others wait until later in the school-year.  Agencies may not always acknowledge every application because many agencies have neither the staff nor the funds to do so.  Some agencies will directly contact selected applicants for interviews.  If you have not yet heard from an agency, you are free to follow up with that agency to check on the status of your application, but do so in a professional and respectful manner.

STIPEND FOR PILI SUMMER INTERNS:

PILI pays a $5,000 grant to the agency; the agency withholds taxes and pays the Intern for 400 hours, or ten full-time weeks, of work.  Check the agency's pay arrangements so you will know what to expect.

AFFILIATED AGENCIES FOR THE 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

PILI's affiliated agencies page lists all of the 50 host agencies at which law student Interns or post-graduate Fellows work.  However, only the 20 agencies designated as Summer Intern hosts are participating in the PILI Summer Internship Program.   Therefore, PILI Law Student Summer Interns are restricted to applying only the agencies listed below:

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
American Civil Liberties Union
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Chicago Legal Clinic
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
Citizen Advocacy Center
Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services ("CARPLS")
Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest
Equip for Equality 
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Law Project of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

National Immigrant Justice Center (formerly "MIHRC")
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
U.S. Dep't of Health & Human Services

 

For additional information, and to apply on-line, please visit

www.pili-law.org/PILIStudentInternships.htm.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

The Public Service Fellows Program - Fellowship Opportunities With the Partnership for Public Service

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PARTNERSHIP

Through an established internship program – the Public Service Fellows Program – the Partnership for Public Service offers a unique opportunity for public-service minded students and graduates to gain a new appreciation and understanding of public service. Fellows contribute to many areas of the organization. In addition to regular assignments in support of his or her team, each fellow is encouraged to take initiative on projects of particular interest to him or her. The Public Service Fellows Program is structured to enable each fellow to significantly contribute to the Partnership's work while gaining valuable experience. 

Fellows are assigned to one of the Partnership’s teams (e.g., government affairs, research, communications, accounting, business development/fundraising, event planning, government transformation and education and outreach) based on their skills and interests. During their tenure, fellows are fully integrated within these teams’ projects and meetings. Fellows may also be asked to lend support on projects for other teams, as needed, and to occasionally assist with administrative duties, such as mailings or helping with the phones.

The Partnership offers fellowships for current students or recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs. The Partnership will work with those individuals who require academic credit for their fellowship experience. The Partnership has strict policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment of any kind. 

Qualifications:

 

• Strong commitment to public service issues

• Desire to learn about issues affecting the federal government

• Desire and ability to interact with other organizations including those in the non-profit,

   academic, private, media and governmental sectors

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced ever-changing environment and to work on multiple

   assignments in a given time frame

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team

• Current student or recent graduate of undergraduate or graduate program

• Proficiency in web-based research and Microsoft Office programs

Financial Support Information:

The Partnership may offer stipends to those individuals participating in the fellowship program, depending upon the time commitment of the individual and the duration of their fellowship. 

Application Instructions:

Interested students or graduates should send the following components, by mail or email:

(1) A cover letter:

• Why do you want to be a fellow at the Partnership?

• What prior skills, knowledge, and work experience are relevant to working at the
   Partnership?

• How do you hope to carry on with your interest in public service in the future?

• What do you hope to learn or gain from your internship experience?

• How did you hear about the Partnership?

• What Partnership team(s) most interest you and why?

(2) A resume

(3) An academic transcript (unofficial is fine)

(4) References list (List three references: name, affiliation, postal address, current phone number, and email address (if available). Letters of recommendation included with applications are welcome as a substitute for listed references).

(5) Two writing samples (3-5 pages each)

Please mail entire application to:

Brad Golson, Fellowship Coordinator

Partnership for Public Service

1100 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 1080 East

Washington, DC 20005

OR email to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org.

Selection Process:

The Partnership accepts applications for the Public Service Fellowship Program throughout the year, but will begin reviewing applications for the specified terms at the dates listed below. 

 

Term Application Review Date:

 

Summer 2008 March 21, 2008

Fall 2008 July 18, 2008

Within one month of receipt of your application, you should expect to hear something back from the Partnership – likely via email - regarding the determination of your application and the possibility of an interview (including telephone interviews). If you need to check the status of your application, please feel free to send an email inquiry to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org or to call (202) 775-9111. For additional information about the fellowship, please visit http://ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/employment.shtml.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Social Security Administration, Office of the General Counsel in Atlanta, Attorney Recruitment Program

The Office of the General Counsel promotes, advocates and protects all legal interests of the Social Security Administration. The legal work is varied, challenging, complex and rewarding. The Office of the General Counsel in the Atlanta Region periodically hires Assistant Regional Counsel at an entry grade level position (GS-11) with a starting salary of $56,478.00, or experienced attorneys (GS-12) at a starting salary of $67,693.00. The positions are located in the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center in Atlanta, Georgia. all attorneys must be active members in good standing of the bar of the court of a State, Washington, DC, or U.S. territory. Applicants should possess outstanding academic qualifications such as experience on Law Review or school standing in the top third of their law school class. They should also be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.

All Assistant Regional Counsel primarily work with United states' Attorneys to defend decisions denying entitlement to Social Security benefits. There are also opportunities for attorneys to handle other matters involving benefits programs, as well as legal activities, in the areas of disclosure and Privacy, employment law, civil rights, federal tort claims and a variety of other matters.

Complete applications must include a resume, a law school transcript, a legal writing sample (preferably a legal brief) and a cover letter. Veterans who qualify for a veterans preference must so indicate in a cover letter and submit a copy of the DD214. Bar membership should be indicated on the resume.

Applications Should be Submitted to:

Mary Ann Sloan

Regional Chief Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Atlanta Region

Social Security Administration

Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center

61 Forsyth Street S.W.; Suite 20T45

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

 

Applicants seeking information about attorney opportunities in the Atlanta office should contact Holly A. Grimes, Sr. Litigation Attorney, at (404) 562-1071. 

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office is seeking candidates

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office has a budget of almost 4.0 million dollars (FY2007‑2008) and 37 full‑time employees, including twenty-one attorneys.  The Legal Defender’s Office has a budget of almost one million dollars (FY 2007‑2008) and 12 full‑time employees, including seven attorneys.  Each department maintains an administrative office in the Kingman area that is responsible for providing coverage of courts in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman.  The Public Defender’s Office has satellite offices in the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City areas, and covers Justice Court and Superior Court cases throughout the County.

For those of you seeking to become among the elite in the practice of criminal law, you know that courtroom experience is a key element to your continuing professional growth.  The opportunity to be doing trials while your contemporaries sit in libraries doing research for years is your goal.  If you are looking for an environment where you can learn from highly qualified and experienced attorneys, in a constructive, encouraging environment and get real courtroom experience, I have an opportunity for you!

The opportunity to become a Public or Legal Defender in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, with a fast-paced active caseload is available in the State of Arizona.  Mohave County Arizona offers you a centrally located employment opportunity.  Recreational opportunities abound within the Northern Arizona area.  The county seat of Kingman lies only ½ hour from Laughlin, Nevada; one and a half-hours from Las Vegas, Nevada; 45 minutes from Lake Havasu; 2 hours from Flagstaff; three hours from Phoenix; and 4 and a half hours from Los Angeles.  With highly competitive salaries starting at over $54,000, and some of the lowest costs of living in the State of Arizona Mohave County - Arizona is a great career opportunity.

As a Public or Legal Defender you will be given full responsibilities for your own caseload within four weeks of becoming employed.  You will be provided an opportunity to train with a senior mentor, and receive ongoing training both within the offices and from outside.  You will inevitably have the opportunity to conduct numerous jury trials each year and be able to work your way through misdemeanors, juvenile and ultimately felony cases.

Call today to schedule your appointment to explore your potential.  Call Dana Hlavac, Public Defender at (520) 753-0734 or speak to Kim Casey, Office Manager.  You may also contact the office at pubdef@co.mohave.az.us .

Compensation and Benefits

Current Salary Range for attorneys is $54,288.00 to $107,343.60 commensurate with experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Health and Welfare Plan:  Available health, dental, vision and dependent health care plans.

Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. 

Arizona State Retirement System.

Life Insurance: County paid for life insurance policy with a death benefit equal to your annual salary.  Additional insurance is available at employee’s cost.

Deferred Compensation.

Short‑term Disability Plan:  This program provides 60% of an employee’s base salary and is funded 100% by the County.

Paid Time Off Program: Earn at least 8 hours each pay period!

Holidays: Eleven paid holidays each year.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Up to $40,000 of your school loan payments may be eligible for a matching payment from Mohave County.

Relocation Assistance: Mohave County reimburses moving expenses on a sliding scale.

Interested in Working as a Diplomat for the Department of State?

Take the first step in changing the course of your career by registering for the March 1-8 Foreign Service Officer Test. You have the opportunity to become one of over 700 U.S. Diplomats to be hired beginning in October 2009.

If you need additional inspiration, please visit www.careers.state.gov to hear Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice explain how to affect global change and impact people’s lives.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Judicial OPPORTUNITIES

The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students (1L, 2L, 3L)

The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students is open to qualified law students from accredited Florida law schools. Internships are available for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For one semester, the intern will function as a law clerk to an individual justice or as a central staff law clerk working for all of the justices.

DUTIES: Reviewing and making recommendations on petitions for discretionary review, attorney discipline matters, and extraordinary writ petitions; and conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on pending cases. The intern will have the opportunity to attend oral argument, discuss cases with staff attorneys and the assigned justice, and assist in the drafting of orders or opinions. The intern also will attend special lectures, group discussions and training sessions. The intern will be awarded a certificate of recognition upon successful completion of the program.

PREREQUISITES:

·        Acceptance into participating law school’s extern program or some other recognized program;

·        Second or third-year student;

·        Completion of Civil Procedure and Evidence is required; Criminal Practice and Procedure, and Florida Constitutional Law recommended;

·        Satisfactory background checks by law school and Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Selection Process: Each participating law school selects a limited number of qualified students to participate in the program each semester. Selection is based on the student’s overall record, including courses taken, grades, research and writing skills, experience, expected graduation date and satisfactory background checks.

Applications are available in the CPC, Room A-112. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. in Room A-109.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Monday, February 25, 2008

Public Interest Opportunities

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. and Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. are Launching a Summer Fellows Program (2L)

Attention All 2Ls: 

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. ("LSGMI") and Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. are launching a Summer Fellows Program, affording three rising third-year law students (one from each of the three Miami-Dade law schools) a paid internship and the opportunity to become immersed in public interest law.  While receiving a weekly stipend of $560, the Fellows will rotate among three of LSGMI’s projects (Rental Education and Advocacy Legal Lines, Disability Law Project and Affordable Housing Project) during a 12 week period. 

If interested, you may pick up an application and additional information at the CPC office.   

The application deadline is 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008.

Apply for the Public Interest Service Student Awards

Public Interest work is an important professional responsibility for each member of the bar, and law school is an excellent time to begin addressing that responsibility.  The aim of these public interest awards is to recognize students and student organizations who best exemplify the Law School’s vibrant tradition of extensive service to the community and the profession.  It will not be easy to select up to two awardees from among the very large number of students who devote such remarkable energy, commitment and talent to public interest work, but making the awards will help bring much deserved recognition to the student body as a whole.  One award will be for Exemplary Service to the Poor, and the other will be Innovative Service in Public Interest. 

Nominations may come from students, faculty, supervising attorneys or from the student nominee.  A student may nominate him-or herself.  A committee of faculty and administration members involved in the law school's public interest programs will select the awardees.  It is expected that the award for Exemplary Service to the Poor will be an annual event; the award for Innovative Service in the Public Interest will be made in those years in which there is a particularly noteworthy instance of innovation.

The Awards:

Exemplary Service to the Poor. The first award will go to the graduating 3L student or students who has or have performed exemplary service benefiting poor persons. The work must have been accomplished through an existing school-based program or community organization. Qualifying work includes law-related, as well as non law-related work, and may be either directly beneficial to poor persons or to a charitable, religious or educational organization whose overall mission and activities are designated predominately to address the needs of poor persons. The term poor is not limited to those who meet federal poverty standards but also includes "working poor." A qualifying student may have received academic credit or financial compensation for the work.

Innovative Service in the Public Interest. This award will go to a graduating 3L student or students or to a student organization whose board membership consists significantly of graduating 3L students. Qualifying work includes the meaningful expansion of an existing school-based or community program, or creation of a new school-based or community program. The award seeks to recognize innovation in addressing public interest concerns and may include: (1) work for persons of limited means, (2) work that meaningfully expands the work of a charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental or educational organization that is designed to primarily address the needs of persons of limited means; (3) work that is designed to secure or protect civil rights, civil liberties, public rights, or work for that meaningfully expands the work of charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental and educational organizations in matters in furtherance of their organizational purposes; (4) work that is designed to improve the law, the legal system or the legal profession. A qualifying student may have received academic credit or financial compensation for the work.

Application Process:

  1. The nominator may be a student, faculty member, supervising attorney, or student nominee.
  2. A student may be nominated for both awards, but separate applications must be submitted for each award. The application must clearly designate the award for which the application applies.
  3. The application must include:
    • a statement, no more than 5 pages in length, from the nominating person regarding the suitability of the nominee for the award;
    • three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a supervising attorney or comparable supervisor in those cases where the nominee has been working for an existing organization;
    • a resume, to be submitted by the nominee.
  4. The nominator should submit ten (10) copies of the application documents.

The application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, March 14th

The application may be delivered to the Assistant Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono, Marni Lennon’s office (Room B446), or e-mailed to mlennon@law.miami.edu, or it can be mailed to:

Public Interest Awards
c/o Assistant Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono, Marni Lennon
University of Miami School of Law
P.O. Box 248087
Coral Gables, FL 33124-8087

*** To be considered, applications must be received no later than the deadline date, so the best method is to deliver by hand.***

The HOPE Fellows Program

The HOPE Fellows Program enables law students to take volunteer positions at public interest agencies. Over the last five years, the HOPE Fellows program has grown from just two Fellows, to over 40, by Summer 2005. HOPE Fellows have developed from just a handful of local placements to international placements focusing on global advocacy initiatives in countries such as Tanzania, Rwanda and London. The University of Miami School of Law is committed to seeing these opportunities continue to grow, not only within our state but across the nation and world.  

This summer, HOPE Fellows will be working across the nation, including public interest agencies such as San Francisco Public Defender, Colorado Legal Services and Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. Locally, we will be working with the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center implementing a special initiative advocating for the rights of immigrants in South Florida. Other summer placements include: Florida Audubon, Legal Aid Society of Dade County and Florida Legal Services.

Interested students must submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.

You may pick up an application at the CPC, the HOPE office or online at:

http://web-01.law.miami.edu/~micstura/site/hope/site/resources/hope_fellowship.php.

HOPE Animal Law Fellowship

An animal advocacy endowment has been established to fund a classroom curriculum and a HOPE Fellowship.  This summer, one HOPE Fellow will engage in the myriad of legal issues surrounding animals while providing direct pro bono services on behalf of animals. 

Interested students should submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.   

Please note that applicants must secure their placement for this fellowship. 

HOPE-FIAC Workers’ Rights Fellowship

Funded by the University of Miami Citizens Board, one HOPE Fellow will be placed with an attorney at the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center ("FIAC").  The HOPE Fellow will interview clients who have experienced wage and hour violations, research to develop cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act or other relevant wage/hour statutes and conduct "know-your-rights presentations" at community agencies that are a part of the Wage and Hour Coalition.

Interested students must submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.

PSLawNet Summer Funding Resource Page - Updated for 2008

PSLawNet has updated its summer funding resource page for summer 2008. The list is organized by national funding sources and regional funding sources. New summer funding resources are added as they become available, and PSLawNet welcomes new resource information. The page is available at www.pslawnet.org/content/index.php?pid=50.

 

Career Fairs

 

Public Interest Career Fair Coming to UM Law Campus

Public Interest Career Fair

The CPC and the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center are pleased to announce that the annual Public Interest Career Fair will be held on the bricks on Thursday, February  28 at 12:30.  Representatives from various public interest organizations and agencies from the tri-county area will be available to talk with students about opportunities in public sector employment.  This is an informal event where you will be able to meet a variety of public sector employers and learn about what they do on a daily basis.   Don’t miss this great opportunity. 

The Indianapolis Bar Association (“IBA”) Diversity Job Fair 

Metropolitan Meets Midwest

 September 25-26, 2008

Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Bar Association ("IBA") cordially invites rising second-year (graduating in 2010) law students to participate in the first ever IBA Diversity Job Fair. The IBA is seeking candidates who represent all aspects of diversity, who are looking for a one-of-a-kind legal community in a Midwestern city that has both cosmopolitan style and small-town charm.

Student Registration Information

 

Student registration will open on March 1, 2008.

Students may register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair via Symplicity’s web site starting March 1st. After the student submits his/her registration, an automatically-generated password will be provided, which will enable him/her to use the system throughout the next few months. More registration information, including the link to Symplicity’s web site, will be provided soon! Student registration deadline is July 1, 2008. There is no fee for students to register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair.

 

Hotel Registration

 

The IBA Diversity Job Fair will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/INDWWES-Embassy-Suites-Indianapolis-Downtown-Indiana/index.do) in Indianapolis, Ind., September 25-26, 2008. Room rates for students are $169 for both Thursday (Sept. 25) and Friday (Sept. 26) nights. Students will be responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements. Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-EMBASSY. Make sure you reference the IBA Diversity Job Fair to receive their group rate. If you need special accommodations, please contact Caren Chopp (cchopp@indybar.org; 317-269-2000). Hotel reservation deadline to receive the special rate is Aug. 26, 2008

 

Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

110 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 1-317-236-1800

Fax: 1-317-236-1816

 

Schedule of Events

 

Thursday, September 25, 2008

5-7 p.m. Student Registration, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

5:30-7 p.m. Welcome Reception, Wood Room, Hilbert Circle Theatre

Friday, September 26, 2008

8 a.m. Registration Opens

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Interviews held in guest suites

12-1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon

1:30-5 p.m. Interviews held in guest suites

 

Interview Process

 

Interviews at the Job Fair are arranged in two methods. Ten of the fourteen interviews will be pre-selected by the employer. The other four interviews will be assigned, according to interest of the student. All interviews will be conducted at the Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown in individual guest suites.

 

More information will follow in the upcoming weeks!

 

Indianapolis has everything to offer law student candidates, from a one-of-a-kind legal community, to the comfort and reliability of a Midwestern city: cosmopolitan style and small-town charm. Check out these web sites!

 

Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association: www.indy.org/

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: www.indychamber.com/

The Indianapolis Star: www.indystar.com

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/

Indianapolis Colts: www.colts.com/

Indianapolis RCA Tennis Championships: www.rcatennis.com/

Indianapolis Indians: www.indyindians.com/

Indiana Sports Corporation: www.indianasportscorp.com/

Indianapolis Zoo: www.indianapoliszoo.com/

Indianapolis Museum of Art: www.imamuseum.org/

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: www.indianapolissymphony.org/

Arts Council of Indianapolis: www.indyarts.org

Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS: www.mibor.com/

Indianapolis Bar Association: www.indybar.org

Indiana State Bar Association: www.inbar.org

The official Web site of Indianapolis and Marion County, Ind.: www.indygov.org/home.htm

Federal Law Enforcement/Intelligence Career Fair

Take advantage of a great opportunity to come to this career fair and be able to speak to various federal law enforcement agencies (FBI, DEA, ICE, IRS, USSS and others) on employment opportunities!
 

Federal Law Enforcement/Intelligence Career Fair
Date:  Saturday, 03/15/08
Time:  10AM - 5PM
Location:  Broward Community College - South Campus
                7300 Pines Boulevard
                Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024