NEWS, PROGRAMS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Access Group is Sponsoring a Law Scholarship Video
Contest
For the second consecutive year, Access Group is
sponsoring its popular law scholarship video contest and inviting as
many students as possible to participate in this opportunity. During
last year’s “One Less Worry” contest, Access Group received 99 video
submissions and awarded six winning law students more than $15,000
in scholarships. Now, they are doing it again!
This year’s law video contest, “My Inspiration,” is calling for current
and entering law students to create and submit a brief video
describing their inspirations for becoming a lawyer. The top ten
videos, as chosen by Access Group, will be posted on YouTube.com and the student whose video
receives the most votes will win a $10,000 scholarship. Access Group
may also award up to five additional honorable mention scholarships
valued at $1,500 each. Deadline for
entries is July 15, 2009, with judging set to begin August 3,
2009. The winners will be announced by September 3,
2009.
For more details including the official rules and
deadlines, please visit www.youtube.com/MyInspirationContest.
Job Fair
Information Update
Job fairs are an excellent way to interview with
employers around the country. Registration is currently open for the
following job fairs. Please take note of any approaching deadlines
as extensions will not be granted. For more on a particular job
fair, please contact the listed advisor.
Boston Lawyers Group Job Fair,
Boston, MA and Washington, DC - deadline is July 8.
Hispanic
National Bar Association Career Fair, Albuquerque, NM - deadline is
August 17. For more information, please contact Cristina Ortega.
IMPACT Legal Recruitment Program for Law
Students with Disabilities, Washington, DC area -
deadline is July 5.
Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job
Fair, Indianapolis, IN - deadline is July
10.
Lavender Law Career Fair, Brooklyn, NY - deadline is
August 15. For more information, please contact Marcy Cox.
Rocky
Mountain Diversity Career Fair, Denver, CO - deadline is July 27.
For more information, please contact Cristina
Ortega.
Southeastern Law Placement Consortium
("SELPC"), Atlanta, GA - deadline is
July 8. For more information, please visit www.selpc.org and contact Marcy Cox.
Washington D.C. Interview Program ("WDCIP'),
Washington, DC - deadline is July 1. For more information, please
contact Diane Quick.
Graduate
Opportunities
Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP in Oakland
California Seeking Attorney
Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP offers "big
firm" litigation services in a lively and collegial mid-size firm
atmosphere. The firm values thoughtful and high-quality work
product, a principled and goal-oriented work ethic, as well as
powerful advocacy skills. They enjoy a friendly, supportive
environment that provides attorneys with the resources necessary to
succeed. This synergy creates a dynamic and exciting
litigation team of attorneys and support staff, a team that needs
more players.
THE POSITION:
The firm has an opportunity for someone with 3 to 7 years of
experience in commercial, employment and/or products liability
litigation. The successful candidate should have strong
academic credentials, exemplary analytical and writing skills, the
ability to manage cases with minimal supervision, and an eagerness
to be involved in all phases of litigation, including drafting
pleadings and discovery, arguing motions, taking depositions, as
well as attending arbitrations, mediations, and trials. Most
importantly, the successful candidate will be a core player in the
firm's Oakland office.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please
email in WORD only, your resume, writing sample and law school
transcript to: recruiting@filicebrown.com
with the subject line to read "Litigation Associate.
Hughes & Sloan in Atlanta Georgia Seeking
Commercial Litigation
Associate
Junior Associate needed for top firm. Must have at least 2 years
of commercial litigation experience. IP and/or First Amendment
experience a plus. Top academic credentials and large law firm
experience required.
All inquiries are strictly confidential. To be considered for
this position, include your resume (in Microsoft Word format) in an
e-mail to: legalresume@hughesandsloan.com.
Florida
Opportunities
ENTRY LEVEL
Corporation / LLC Attorney wanted. See details at www.amerilawyer.com/employment.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of Revenue, Child Support
Enforcement. Full-Time Child Support Attorneys and Legal
Assistants. Statewide, including Tallahassee, Panama City,
Pensacola, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tampa. $30 per hour for
attorneys. $15 per hour for legal assistants. Attorneys and legal
assistants will be hired as full-time (40 hours per week)
independent contractors to work in DOR offices to represent DOR in
judicial and administrative proceedings for paternity and child
support order establishment, modification and enforcement. Office
space, equipment and clerical support are provided. Contracts are
for 1 year with two 1-year renewals. Attorney applicants must be
members of The Florida Bar in good standing. All applicants must
have excellent organizational and communications skills, be able to
handle a large caseload, and be willing to travel. Two years
experience practicing law and/or family law preferred for attorney
applicants. Applicants may submit a resume by e-mail in Microsoft
Word format to legalapps@dor.state.fl.us or by mail
to: LSP Contract Manager, P.O. Box 8030, Tallahassee, FL 32314-8030.
Please advise what counties you are willing to work in and/or travel
to. An EEO/AA employer. We hire only US citizens and lawfully
authorized alien workers. Please advise of the necessity for
accommodations for disability.
MIAMI-GROWING firm seeks
associate with 1-3 years experience for general corporate and
commercial litigation. Spanish fluency a plus.
Competitive salary and benefits. Please e-mail resume to astrid@rgmwlaw.com at Gonzalez &
Wermuth, P.L.
ASSOCIATE POSITION
available: Personal Injury firm with offices in
Tallahassee and Monticello. Must be Florida licensed, motivated,
industrious, possess strong research and writing skills and strong
academic credentials. Personal injury experience preferred. Salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please forward
resume, cover letter and writing samples to perezp@caminezlaw.com or fax to (850)
997-5189.
CONSTRUCTION AND real
estate law firm seeks additional litigation associate.
Busy practice offers exceptional opportunities for professional
growth and partnership. Excellent career and training opportunities
with Fla. Bar Certified attorney. Competitive salary and benefits.
Must be member of Florida Bar. Send resume and salary requirements
in confidence to fax: (850) 244-4488, or e-mail: mike@crewlaw.com. Fort Walton Beach,
Florida.
FSU COLLEGE of Law seeks a
Legal Research and Writing instructor. Instructors
receive renewable nine-month contracts; salary negotiable. Minimum
requirements: law degree (ABA-accredited law school), excellent
academic records, and strong writing abilities. Legal practice
(i.e., judicial clerking) and teaching experience are preferred.
Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. Apply online
at https://jobs.fsu.edu
(Job Opening ID 30441). Closing Date: 6/22/09.
JOIN OUR Team! Sarasota
Office of McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver,P.A.
seeks attorney with 1+ years exp. Workers’ comp experience
preferred. Must be FL licensed. We are a large statewide
Workers Compensation, Civil, Insurance Defense, Elder Law and
Employment and Labor Law Firm offering excellent benefits,
competitive salaries and a great work environment. Visit www.mcconnaughhay.com to obtain
employment application and submit with resume to HR Dept, fax
850-558-1605 or mmcinnis@mcconnaughhay.com.
ATTORNEY #0010. Southwest
Florida Water Management District, a governmental agency
with jurisdiction in 16 counties, is seeking an attorney. Performs
legal work involving drafting, negotiating, researching and
counseling regarding routine legal documents and instruments. JD or
equivalent degree from an accredited law school, admission to and
good standing in The Florida Bar are required. Apply online
www.watermatters.org or
forward application to SWFWMD, Human Resources Department, 2379
Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, or any District Service
Office before 5p.m. on June 30,
2009. Please include a writing sample.
internship
and clerkship Opportunities for
STUDENTS
The Cook County State Attorney's Office's
Internship/Clerkship Program
The Cook County State Attorney's Office (Chicago,
IL) is looking for 1L, 2L and 3L students for interns for its
Clerkship/ Internship Program. All applications are subject to an
adult and juvenile security background check and review. Once they
have reviewed the materials, the applicant is then contacted for an
interview. Please note that submitting application materials does
not guarantee an interview. If an applicant is selected for an
interview, he or she will be contacted directly. If you want to
apply, please mail an application form, a signed and dated Release
form, a current Resume, Legal Writing Sample, at least one Letter of
Recommendation from a professor or employer and an unofficial
current transcript to:
Cook
County State's Attorney's Office
69 W.
Washington Ste 3200
Attn:
Clerkship Program
Chicago, IL 60602
Bernheim & Dolinsky Seeking
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, email a resume and cover letter to
Ms. Barbara Lee at barbara@thebdfirm.com.
Intrax
Intern Abroad
Intrax Intern Abroad is a professional
development program in which students experience an internship and
pay for matching, housing and global skills curriculum. TMI
Associates and Intrax Intern Abroad have teamed up to provide an
international law internship in Tokyo. The intern will work at TMI
from June 8 until July 31. TMI Associates was established in 1990 to
meet the increasingly complex and international demands of the legal
marketplace. TMI has established qualified joint ventures with major
international law firms such as Simmons & Simmons, Morgan-Lewis
& Bockius, Wakely, and ARQIS. Through equal partnerships with
these leading foreign law firms, TMI has succeeded in developing a
global network that responds to the international needs of our
clients. The successful candidate will have some law school
education, an understanding of laws and ethics, basic computer
skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be highly motivated.
Projects will be determined based on the
student's interests as well as his/her language and legal
experience. The intern will learn about international legal services
in practice and make connections with the company's many
international partners.
Intrax Intern Abroad provides a very personalized
matching process, housing, Global Skills Training curriculum, an
on-site coordinator, and weekend excursions. Students pay for this
program as they would for study abroad. For full details or to
apply, visit www.intraxinternabroad.com.
Contact: Jim Key
Website: www.intraxinternabroad.com
SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Baker Donelson
Scholarships
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an
inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are
understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of
strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in
which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award
three scholarships to diverse law students this year. Each recipient
will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid during the student's
third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school
tuition and related expenses. Additionally, recipients will be
awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of
the firm's following offices: Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; Baton
Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; or Chattanooga, Johnson
City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN.
For complete
eligibility criteria, instructions and to apply for the Scholarship
Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversityscholarship.
The deadline to apply
is midnight, Monday July 6,
2009. The scholarship recipients will be
notified by Friday, July 24, 2009. Please note that the deadline on
the website does not reflect the correct deadline of Monday, July 6.
Southern Poverty Law Center Two-Year Legal
Fellowship
Southern Poverty Law Center
Two-Year Legal Fellowship
2009-11
The Southern Poverty Law Center ("SPLC") has an
immediate opening for a two-year attorney fellowship. The
fellow will work primarily on the development and litigation of
lawsuits against hate groups and other racial justice
litigation. The SPLC is a national non-profit organization
dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through education and
litigation. For additional information, visit their website at
http://www.splcenter.org/legal/legal.jsp.
Applicants must have at least two years of
experience, or be completing a federal clerkship. Applicants
must have strong academic backgrounds, excellent research and
writing skills and a commitment to public interest law.
Bar admission is not required.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume,
one unedited writing sample and the names and phone numbers of three
references immediately to humanresources@splcenter.org. Due to the high volume of applications
received by the SPLC, they are unable to respond to inquiries by
telephone.
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.
Foreclosure Defense Fellowships Available for May 2009
UM Law Graduates
The University of Miami School of Law is pleased to announce the
availability of a number of Foreclosure
Defense Fellowships for May 2009 UM Law graduates who
become members of the Florida Bar. In addition, to the honor of
being selected, participants will acquire real-world work
experience, have the satisfaction of helping address a serious need
in our community, and still have some free time to look for
longer-term employment.
Winners of these fellowships will receive a limited grant
totaling $10,000.00, paid in monthly installments, in exchange for a
commitment to (1) attend a three or four day training session and
then (2) work at least three days a week for 27 weeks in one of the
programs described below, commencing as soon as they are admitted to
the Florida Bar.
UM Law May 2009 graduates who are taking the July Bar Exam can
apply for a Foreclosure Defense Fellowship placement in either or
both of the following programs (Legal
Services of Greater Miami, Inc. & Legal Aid Service of Broward
County). In each case, Fellows would attend a 'boot
camp' put on by the University of Miami in late September 2009, then
start work for three days a week as soon as they are admitted to the
Florida Bar.
Only graduating students of the University of Miami School of Law
who have registered to take the Florida Bar Exam in July are
eligible for the Foreclosure Defense Fellowship program. Final
acceptance to the Fellowship program requires that you pass the
Florida Bar Exam and secure admission to the Florida Bar at the
earliest possible date. Fellowship
applications are due by August 14, 2009, and should be
returned to Rm. G382 in the Law School OR e-mailed to 4close@law.miami.edu with
"FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION" and your full name in the subject line.
Applying early may increase your chances of receiving a Fellowship.
The application can be accessed via the Student Portal.
The UM School of Law will also be offering a limited number of
substantial scholarships to qualifying students who apply to the
LL.M. in Real Property Development and agree to do 15 hours per week
of supervised pro bono foreclosure defense representation.
Participants in this program do not need to be members of the
Florida Bar. Applicants for LL.M scholarships must complete both the
regular application for the LL.M. in Real Property (available
online) and also a special scholarship application available from
the LL.M. in Real Property office. Students may apply for both
these Fellowships and the LL.M scholarship, but must choose between
them if accepted for both.
To apply, submit the
following:
1. A copy of your
official transcript;
2. A c.v.;
3. An essay of no
more than 500 words explaining why you would like to be a
Foreclosure Defense Fellow;
4. A cover letter (or
e-mail);
a. Stating that you
are taking/have taken the Florida Bar exam in July 2009;
b. Ranking the
programs described above (Dade, Broward) in preference order, or
stating which Fellowship program you
are applying for, if you are only interested in one;
c. Describing your
fluency in any foreign language(s);
d. Describing any
relevant courtroom or mediation experience (e.g. Litigation Skills,
Mock Trial, ADR courses, Negotiation
Competition). Applications are due by August 14. Please
apply earlier if you can. Awards of Fellowships –conditional
on
admission to the Florida Bar – will be made on a rolling basis
commencing no later than August 31. Interviews may be
requested in some cases.
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.
The 2010-2012 ABA SECTION OF TAXATION PUBLIC
SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The American Bar Association Section of Taxation
is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public
Service Fellowship program for 2010-2012 is now open. Applications must be received by August 1, 2009 to be
considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be
invited to attend the Section's meeting in Chicago on September
25-26, 2009, and asked to participate in interviews on September 26,
2009.
The Public Service Fellowship program, which
began in 2008, reflects the Section's desire to advance public
service efforts in tax law, and to foster a more fair and equitable
tax system. Pro Bono service has been an integral part of the
Section's activities for many years. The Section actively encourages
member participation in various Pro Bono efforts, holds
numerous training sessions to that end, and devotes many of its
resources to providing legal services to those in need. The Section
recognizes the need for funding and fostering recent law school
graduates or judicial clerks who wish to dedicate some portion of
their professional careers to public service in tax.
For more information go to http://www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice/.
GOVERNMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
The Office of the Attorney General Internship
Program
The Attorney General serves
as the attorney for the State of Florida and as a member of the
Florida Cabinet. Working for the Office of the Attorney General
affords law students an opportunity to gain practical experience in
either a legal, law enforcement, or victim services office and
offers students a chance to perform meaningful work toward the
completion of their degree.
The Office of the Attorney
General Internship Program is open to interested students enrolled
in an accredited ABA law school, or an applicable undergraduate
program of study with an accredited educational institution. The
program offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities. All
students seeking academic credit, or experience, during the fall,
spring or summer term should apply for an unpaid internship. Law
students seeking paid opportunities are welcome to apply for an OPS
Law Clerk position. OPS Law Clerk positions are restricted to law
students who have completed their 1L year; these positions are
limited in number and therefore are highly competitive. Students must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours
per week, or for a
period as prescribed by the college or school. The number and
locations of internships available each term is based on agency need
and opportunity.
Interested students are
directed to complete and submit the appropriate application packet
prior to the August 6th
deadline. Please note that applications received after the
set deadline will not be considered. For more information regarding this
opportunity, visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/internship.
Office of the Florida Attorney General Honors Program
for the 2010-2011
Term
The Office of
the Florida Attorney General Honors Program provides a select number
of recent law school graduates with the opportunity to engage in
public service and practice within various divisions of the Office
of the Attorney General ("OAG") in Tallahassee. Honors Attorneys are
hired as full-fledged attorneys, and start the Program after they
sit for the Florida Bar.
Honors Attorneys participate in the Program for two years, during
which they rotate through a maximum of four divisions. Rotations are
selected in coordination with each attorney’s interests and provide
attorneys with experience in a range of practice areas. Divisions in
which Honors Attorneys may be placed include: Administrative Law,
Antitrust, Criminal Appeals, Economic Crimes, Medicaid Fraud, State
Programs and the Office of the Solicitor General.
Honors Attorneys are assigned a mentor for each division through
which they rotate. In addition, special activities are organized
including lectures by legal scholars and visits to local
administrative, law enforcement and judicial entities.
Participants in the Honors Program will not only gain valuable
experience, but also earn a competitive salary to match their hard
work. Availability is limited. The Attorney General’s Honors Program
is an experience designed to inspire and enhance your legal
career. The OAG
will be accepting applications for the 2010 - 2011
Honors Program from September 1 - October 15, 2009.
For more information, visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/honorsprogram.
Public
Interest INFORMATION AND
OPPORTUNITIES
Public Service Career and Internship
Fair
The
Partnership for Public Service will be hosting its annual Public
Service Career and Internship Fair on July 16, 2009 from 3:00-7:00
p.m. at the National Building Museum. Last year's fair brought
together 67 federal agencies and 3,000 students and young
professionals to promote government career and internship
opportunities, and they anticipate an even larger crowd this
year!
Interested job applicants and students seeking
internships must register at http://careerfairstudentregistration.eventbrite.com/.
Intelligence community recruiters will hold three informational
sessions at the event, including a general overview and the
application and security clearances processes.
Free Professional Development Seminars in
DC
The Equal Justice Works Debt Relief Online Resource
Center
Equal
Justice Works has launched a new web resource
for students and educators regarding student debt. The College Cost
Reduction and Access Act - legislation that forgives student debt
and limits monthly loan payments - becomes fully effective on July
1, 2009. Signed into law nearly two years ago, the College Cost
Reduction and Access Act ("CCRAA") will now help thousands of recent
graduates cope with student debt and enter public service.
To help
college graduates and their advisors understand, qualify and take
advantage of benefits under the CCRAA, Equal Justice Works has
developed a free online resource center that provides
a comprehensive overview of its provisions, as well as many
practical tools including simple checklists, calculators, lists of
loan repayment assistance programs, FAQs and podcasts.
Visit the Equal Justice Works
Debt Relief online resource center at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/default.
Equal Justice Alliance Summer 2009
Externship
Equal
Justice Alliance
Equal Justice Alliance is a coalition of
organizations challenging the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and
other similar legislation affecting the rights of individuals
advocating for animals. The organization is now seeking students for
its externship - Summer 2009 - 11 weeks, full-time or part-time.
Duties:
Conduct legal and fact research on civil
liberties issues as they relate to protecting the rights of
individuals advocating for animals, as well as working on issues
relating to the Animal Welfare Act. This will involve
researching and analyzing laws, liaising with bar associations,
constitutional rights societies and the legal and legislative
communities, organizing forums at law schools and bar
associations to create awareness. Excellent writing, oral
communication and research skills are required. Ideal for working at
school or home.
The internships is unpaid, preferably for school
credit or school fellowship/stipend.
If
interested in applying, please send by email:
Resume
Cover
letter (optional)
Brief
writing sample (if possible)
For additional information, please visit www.equaljusticealliance.org.
Contact information:
Supervising Attorney -
Odette J. Wilkens
owilkens@nyc.rr.com
718.575.8784
Job
Fairs
The 2009 Vault Legal Diversity Job
Fair
EVENT INFORMATION
August 7,
2009
8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
Marriott Marquis
Hotel
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Registration Deadline: July 15,
2009
- As is standard with career fairs, this career
fair will include law firm, government, non-profit and corporate
counsel exhibitors on site to recruit law students and lateral
associates.
- Job seekers with pre-submitted and
pre-screened resumes will have the potential of conducting an
on-site interview (optional).
- As per NALP rules, first-year law students
cannot be interviewed on site, but can attend the event to learn
about legal employers.
- Any job seeker who does not pre-register may
submit a resume directly to recruiters on site. (Some law firms may require you to submit this
information thru their website).
Additional
Offerings
- Resume review and career advice from Vault
editors and counselors.
- Law firm booths for resume drops and
interviews.
- Computer terminals offering access to Vault's
proprietary Online Career Library database and e-mail.
- Free DVD copy of Vault/MCCA Guide to Law
Firm Diversity Programs (2010 Edition).
For
more information, visit http://www.vault.com/legaldiversity/.
Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career
Fair
The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career
Fair ("RMDLCF"), which will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 in
Denver, Colorado, provides an excellent forum for legal employers,
law students and recent law school graduates to meet and discuss
employment options. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to
hire law students and recent graduates from culturally diverse
backgrounds who have been traditionally under-represented in
the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law
students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities,
disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Note that,
due to the current economic climate, the fair will include a new
feature this year, which will allow employers to conduct interviews
for open positions OR interviews only for informational purposes.
Employers will specify which type of interview they are conducting
in their job postings. Online registration is available on the RMDLCF's
website (www.rmdlcf.com) until July 27, 2009. Additional job fair information also is
available on the website. Please contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@law.miami.edu if you have any
questions.
Hispanic National Bar Association Job
Fair
HISPANIC
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION JOB FAIR – UPDATED
INFORMATION
The Hispanic National Bar Association ("HNBA")
will host its 2009 Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico from
September 2-6, 2009. As part of the Convention, the HNBA will
once again host the largest Latino Job Fair in the country,
providing law students with an opportunity to meet, interview and
network with private, government and public interest employers from
across the country. The Job Fair will be on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the
Hotel Albuquerque. Interviews will be scheduled in 30-minute
intervals. The early bird registration fee is $175 and the early
bird registration deadline is July 31,
2009. The regular
registration deadline is August 17, 2009 (note that
after July 31, the registration fee will increase to $200). In
addition to completing the registration form, all early bird and
regular registrants must submit their resumes to BeckerD2@staff.abanet.org by August 17, 2009. To register for the
Job Fair and to obtain more information on it, please visit www.hnba.com or contact the Job Fair Committee by
e-mailing the ABA Representative at BeckerD2@staff.abanet.org.
You also can contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@law.miami.edu if you
have any questions.
The Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job
Fair
The Indianapolis Bar Association
("IBA") cordially invites
fall 2009, 2L law students (graduating May 2011) to participate in
the IBA Diversity Job Fair.
They are 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 runs from April 1, 2009 to July 10,
2009
Students will register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair via Symplicity’s web
site at
https://law-indybar-csm.symplicity.com/students/.
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.
Student registration deadline is July 10,
2009.
There is no fee for students to register for the
IBA Diversity Job
Fair
Don’t miss an opportunity to interview with the
following Indianapolis employers!
(List current as of March 31,
2009)
Baker & Daniels
LLP
Barnes & Thornburg
LLP
Bingham McHale
LLP
Bose McKinney & Evans
LLP
Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman
PC
Frost Brown Todd
LLC
Kightlinger & Gray
LLP
Krieg DeVault
LLP
Lewis Wagner
LLP
Marion County Prosecutor’s
Office
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak &
Stewart PC
Office of the Indiana Attorney
General
Scopelitis Garvin Hansen Light
& Feary PC
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
LLP
REGISTER TODAY! (2) $2,500 scholarships will be
presented to interviewing
students!
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,
IN, August 6-7, 2009.
Room rates for students are $189.00 for both Thursday (August 6) and
Friday (August 7) 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 July 7,
2009.
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, August 6,
2009
4-8 p.m. Student Registration,
Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
5:30-7 p.m. Welcome Reception,
location to be determined
Friday, August 7,
2009
8 a.m. Registration Re-opens,
Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Interviews held in
guest suites, Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
11:45-1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon,
Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
1:20-4 p.m. Interviews held in
guest suites, Embassy Suites Indianapolis
Downtown
Interview
Process
Interviews at the Job Fair are
arranged as follows: Ten (10) of the fourteen (14) interviews will
be pre-selected by the employer; the other four (4) 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.
About
Indianapolis
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
The 2009 Boston Lawyers Group Job
Fairs
On
April 1, 2009, the Boston Lawyers Group (“BLG”) will commence
student registration for the annual BLG Boston and Washington, D.C.
Job Fairs for Law Students of Color.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Boston Job Fair for Law Students of Color
The InterContinental Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Washington D.C. Area Job Fair for Law Students of
Color
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
You
can visit the BLG at www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com and click on
Events for additional
information. You can also go on the Student Portal to access
the BLG Job Fair Brochure. BLG will be utilizing
Symplicity to administer each fair. To Register,
students should visit https://law-blg-csm.symplicity.com/students, complete the online form
and upload a resume and transcript.
Please
Note: The
deadline to register and provide all relevant application materials
has been changed to July 8,
2009.
The National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Job
Fair
The
National Black Prosecutors Association ("NBPA") is hosting its
Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Marriot Memphis
Downtown in Memphis, Tennessee. The goal of the NBPA's Job
Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by providing a
unique forum where law students, recent law graduates and
experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview
with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state and
federal levels.
The
NBPA, established in 1983, is a professional member organization
comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Their annual convention
serves not only as a job fair forum, but as a comprehensive legal
training program for prosecutors. This year’s 26th
annual conference will run from July 19, 2009
to July 25, 2009.
The
Job Fair begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and check-in;
interviews commence at 9:00 a.m. At the culmination of the Job
Fair, there will be a reception for all Job Fair participants and
Convention attendees. The reception will afford Job Fair
attendees an additional opportunity to further network with
prospective employers and experienced prosecutors. The Job
Fair early registration fee for law students and 2009 law school
graduates is $25.00; for laterals/licensed attorneys is
$50.00. After March 31st, the registration fee will
be $50.00 for law students and 2009 graduates, and $75.00 for
laterals/licensed attorneys. After June 12th, the
late registration fee will be $100.00 for law students and 2009 law
school graduates, and $150.00 for laterals/licensed attorneys.
In
addition to the Job Fair reception, all job fair participants are
invited to attend a free career seminar entitled “Strategies for a Successful
Interview”. The seminar will take place on Monday,
July 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott
Memphis Downtown, and will provide Job Fair participants with
effective interviewing techniques.
Job
Fair attendees are welcome to attend the entire conference.
Students and 2009 law school graduates are invited to attend
Conference seminars for free.
However, other events
such as luncheons, dinners and receptions, must be paid for
separately. For laterals/licensed attorneys who are members of
the NBPA, the conference registration fee is $350.00. For
laterals who are not members of NBPA, the fee is $500.00. The
lateral registration fee includes all seminars, luncheons, dinners
and receptions as well as the Job Fair.
To
register for the Job Far, please complete an applicant registration
form and submit it along with a resume and a check for the
appropriate fee payable to the NBPA 26th Annual
Conference. After March 1st, registration will also be
available online with a credit card at www.blackprosecutors.org.
If
lodging is needed, the Marriot Memphis Downtown has extended a
special Job Fair rate for students of $79.00 per night for a double
room for July 20th and July 21st. The
number of rooms available at this special rate is limited, so book
early! To make reservations, contact the Marriott Memphis
Downtown directly at (901) 527-7300. Only registered Job Fair
participants will be able to take advantage of this rate.
Additional information
about the NBPA and its conference is available at www.blackprosecutors.org.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please
contact Tamesha Keel in the Career Development Office (CDO") at
tkeel@law.miami.edu.
The
NBPA List of Participating Employers and Applicant Registration Form
can be accessed on the Student Portal.
The 2009 IMPACT
Career Fair
The 5the Annual IMPACT
Career Fair
FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2009
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sheraton Crystal City
Hotel – Arlington, VA
(Near National
Airport)
The
2009 IMPACT Career Fair Registration Is Now Open!
Open
to Fall 2009 Returning Law Students and All Graduates
Nationwide
Students & Graduates - Register at
http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/studentregistrationintro.cfm. The final
deadline for registering is July 5th, 2009.
See
the IMPACT website for full details, and employers who interviewed
in 2008 at: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/welcome.cfm.
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