Each seminar will be held at noon at Akerman Senterfitt’s Miami office, One S.E. Third Avenue, 25th Floor. You may attend these seminars either in person or by telephone conferencing (complete call-in information will be provided to participants when they RSVP).

To register, please e-mail alan.aronson@akerman.com. Seating is limited.

Lunch will be available for those who RSVP. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity!

Fall 2008 Recruiting Information

Fall recruiting involves a number of different opportunities including the Fall OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact programs, off campus job fairs, government honors programs and fellowship applications. Despite the name, fall recruiting often begins in late spring so be sure to review the following information so that you do not miss any important deadlines.

On-Campus Interview Program ("OCI")

Every fall beginning in August, law firms, corporations and government agencies come on campus to interview 2L and 3L law students for summer associate positions and permanent placement after graduation, respectively. In order to participate in OCI, you need to submit the necessary materials requested by each employer (i.e. resume, writing sample, transcript, etc.) by the specific deadline. CPC advisors are available all summer, in person by email and phone, to discuss which employers you should target and to assist you in updating your resume in a timely manner. All correspondence involving the Fall OCI program will be provided via email to the email address you have listed on Symplicity and many emails will be sent over the summer providing you with bidding instructions and deadline reminders. Be sure to check your email regularly so that you do not miss any important information.

The Fall OCI program will take place in two phases.

Phase I: Phase I of OCI is open exclusively to those employers who are members of NALP (www.nalpdirectory.com). Bidding for Phase I of OCI will take place from Tuesday, July 1 through Monday, July 14 via Symplicity. Interviews for Phase I will take place from Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15. Please note that some of the employers participating in Phase I of OCI will host receptions for those students selected to interview. These receptions generally take place at the firm the night before the firm’s interviews although some receptions may take place the week before. These receptions are an important aspect of the interview process so please remember this while making your travel plans for the summer.

Phase II: Phase II of OCI will include a wide variety of employers including large, mid-size and small firms, government agencies, public interest employers and corporations. Bidding will take place in August with interviews taking place from Monday, September 8 through Friday, October 31. The specific bidding dates will be provided to you over the summer.

In conjunction with the OCI program, the CPC also administers its Resume Referral and Direct Contact programs. These programs feature employers who would like to receive applications from University of Miami School of Law students but are unable to come on campus. More information about these programs will be available this summer.

Job Fair Information - 2008

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

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

Job Fair and Location(s)	Date	Registration Deadline	Job Fair Information and Eligible Class Years	CPC Contact
The Boston Lawyers Group Job Fair, Boston, MA and Washington, DC	August 15 (Bos) August 21 (D.C.)	July 11	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls of color interested in working in Boston for their post-graduate career. There is a networking reception the evening before each job fair. For more information, please visit www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com.	Tamesha Keel tkeel@law.miami.edu
Equal Justice Works Career Fair, Washington, DC	October 10-11	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and alumni. The job fair typically brings together over 200 public interest employers. For more information, please visit www.equaljusticeworks.org/careerfair.	Randee Breiter rbreiter@law.miami.edu
Florida Public Defender Association Career Fair, Orlando, FL	Spring 2009 – Date TBA	TBA	Open to rising 3Ls, recent graduates and attorneys interested in a law career in public service.	Diane Quick dquick@law.miami.edu
Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair, Kansas City, MO	August 22-23	July 1	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and Class of 2008 graduates. Designed to expose law students of diverse backgrounds to both the traditional and non-traditional legal employer. For more information, please visit www.heartlanddiversity.org.	Tere Rodriguez trodriguez@law.miami.edu
Hispanic National Bar Association Career Fair, Hollywood, CA	September 3-6	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M. students. For more information, please visit www.hnba.com.	Cristina Ortega cortega@law.miami.edu
IMPACT Legal Recruitment Program for Law Students with Disabilities, Arlington, VA	August 15	July 7	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and graduates with disabilities. For more information please visit www.law.arizona.edu/impact	Tere Rodriguez trodriguez@law.miami.edu
Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair	September 25-26	July 1	Open to 2L students graduating in 2010 who represent all aspects of diversity and are looking for a one-of-a-kind legal community in a Midwestern city.	Diane Quick dquick@law.miami.edu
Lavender Law Career Fair, San Francisco, CA	September 4	TBA	Open to rising 2L and 3L lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. For more information, please visit www.lavenderlaw.org/career.fair.html.	Marcy Cox mcox@law.miami.edu
Nat’l Black Law Students Association Job Fairs, TBD	TBA	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. For more information, please visit www.nblsa.org.	Tamesha Keel tkeel@law.miami.edu
Nat’l Black Prosecutors Association Job Fair, Ft. Lauderdale, FL	July 14	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and graduates. For more information, please visit www.blackprosecutors.org/conference.html	Tamesha Keel tkeel@law.miami.edu
Rocky Mountain Diversity Career Fair, Denver, CO	September 12	July 28	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and Class of 2008 graduates. For more information, please visit www.rmdlcf.com.	Cristina Ortega cortega@law.miami.edu
Southeastern Law Placement Consortium (SELPC), Atlanta, GA	August 15	July 8	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. This job fair features employers from around the country. For more information, please visit www.selpc.org. Students must pre-register with the CPC in April in order to receive information about this job fair.	Marcy Cox mcox@law.miami.edu
Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF), Atlanta, GA	August 1-2	June 15	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and Class of 2008 graduates. For more information, please visit www.semjf.org. Students must pre-register with the CPC in April in order to receive information about this job fair.	Liz Stack estack@law.miami.edu
Vault/MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fairs, New York, NY, New Orleans, LA, San Francisco, CA	August 14-15 (NY) August 11 (NOLA) August 20-21 (SF)	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls, 3Ls and graduates. For more information, please visit www.vault.com/legaldiversity/.	Tamesha Keel tkeel@law.miami.edu
Washington D.C. Interview Program (WDCIP), Washington, D.C.	August 8	July 1	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. Students must pre-register with the CPC in April in order to receive information about this job fair.	Diane Quick dquick@law.miami.edu
West Coast Interview Program (WCIP), Santa Monica, CA	August 22	TBA	Open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls. Students must pre-register with the CPC in April in order to receive information about this job fair.	Diane Quick dquick@law.miami.edu

Announcing the Federal Service Student Ambassadors

Announcing: The Federal Service Student Ambassadors

WHAT:

The Federal Service Student Ambassadors, sponsored by the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, Partnership for Public Service, is designed to increase interest in federal service on college campuses through developing a corps of passionate student advocates (you!) who will actively promote public service following their completion of a summer federal internship.

WHEN:

Ambassadors will return to campus following their internship ready to lead major outreach efforts to their campus community during the 2008-2009 school year. Apply soon because applications will be reviewed as they are received!

WHY:

Our government is facing a crisis: In the next five years, nearly one-third of the 1.9 million federal employees will be eligible for retirement. In order to meet the challenges that we face as a nation, it is critical that we have talented and skilled applicants that want to make a difference in our country by applying to be a part of the federal workforce.

BONUS!

Ambassadors will attend a dynamic training in July in Washington, DC with nine other Ambassadors from universities across the country. Ambassadors will also receive regular feedback and assistance from staff members in Washington, DC as well as from their school and fellow Ambassadors. They will also receive a $2,200 stipend for their service.

Ambassadors will have an experience to add to their resume that really sets them apart from other applicants. They will lead a major outreach effort on their campus, meeting with faculty and staff, writing articles for newspapers and magazines, and educating their campus communities about opportunities in the federal government.

WHO:

The Partnership is seeking Ambassadors for the 2008-2009 school year who will be participating in an internship with a federal agency in Washington, DC for the summer of 2008. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, demonstrate a commitment to public service and be actively involved in leadership roles and/or extracurricular activities.

HOW:

For more information regarding this opportunity, including a full position overview, qualifications, and application instructions, download the application at http://www.makingthedifference.org/index.shtml. For more information, please contact:
Caroline Pettit at ambassadors@ourpublicservice.org or 202-775-6956.

Clinical Teaching Fellowship -

Community Economic Development Clinic

CLINICAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIP - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL, NYC

Fordham’s Community Economic Development ("CED") Clinic is initiating a Teaching Fellowship. The Fellow will work with experienced CED practitioner Brian Glick. S/he will help supervise students in client representation and co-teach the CED Clinic seminar and is expected to participate actively in the life of the clinical program and law school. This is a two- year fellowship. The goal is to have Fordham's first Fellow start by mid-August, 2008, although a later start could be arranged.

Fordham’s CED Clinic represents New York City groups fighting for social justice in low-income communities of color and low-wage, predominantly immigrant workforces. As their general counsel, the clinic helps sustain effective organizations and build institutions- health clinics, childcare centers, worker-owned enterprises- that empower their participants while providing desperately needed services and opportunities. The clinic supports neighborhood efforts to shape development, limit gentrification and win community benefits agreements. It also assists small grassroots groups with incorporation, bylaws and tax exemption. Students learn transactional business lawyering in a nonprofit social justice setting.

They seek an attorney with at least two years’ experience, preferably more, who is interested in pursuing a career in clinical teaching. Spanish fluency and transactional or social lawyering experience preferred. The fellow will receive a stipend commensurate with his/her experience, plus full benefits and support for attending trainings and conferences.

To apply, please e-mail a resume and letter of interest to cedfellowship@law.fordham.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

For further information, contact Johanna Jutres, johannajutres@law.fordham.edu, 212-636-7058.

Graduate Opportunities

ASSOCIATE: LAW firm is seeking an associate to practice with Board Certified Marital and Family Law attorney in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Must be a member of The Florida Bar. Send resume by facsimile to: (386) 258-0030, or by e-mail to lenrross@aol.com.

ATTORNEY FOR Estate Planning/Probate. Attorney authorized to practice law in the State of Florida. Must have knowledge in Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning Law. Must have great communication skills, can manage client relationships, cases, have a high level of commitment, and be a TEAM PLAYER. E-mail resume to probate.estatelaw@yahoo.com.

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

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.

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

Construction Attorney AV-rated North Palm Beach County Construction Law Firm seeks associate with 0-7 year’s exp. Construction Law, Commercial Litigation or Ins. Defense exp. req. Great work environment and benefits.
Send resume to: jah@floridahardhatlaw.com. Fax: (561) 626-8885.

INTERNSHIP & clerkship OPPORTUNITIES

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida Summer Internship Program (1L, 2L)

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is seeking 1L and 2L law students for its 2008 summer internship program. Law students accepted into the program will gain valuable experience by participating in all aspects of federal criminal defense including interviewing and counseling clients, case planning, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, trial and appellate representation.

Certified Legal Interns may be permitted to appear on behalf of clients in the United States Magistrate Courts.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to:

Darlene M. Geiger
Federal Public Defender, Middle District of Florida
Kress Building - Suite 301
1514 Broadway Street
Ft. Myers, FL 33901-3019

This position is also posted on Symplicity under posting # 3416.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

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

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

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

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

The Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Program

Baker Donelson has announced their new scholarship program for diverse law school students. The Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Program will award three scholarships annually to diverse law school students who have completed their first year of law school. We will award each recipient a salaried second-year summer associate position in one of the firm's offices and, after successful completion of the summer associate position, a $10,000 scholarship during the students' third year of law school.

Baker Donelson is committed to ensuring that both their firm and the profession are represented by attorneys with a diversity of backgrounds. Enhancing opportunities for diverse law school students is crucial to fulfilling that commitment. This program not only helps students defray the cost of law school, but also offers them the opportunity to acquire valuable experience in the legal profession through a paid summer associate position.

The application for the Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Program may be downloaded from their website at www.bakerdonelson.com. Applications are due by Monday, June 23 , 2008.

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:

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

Attorney General's Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program

NEW FOR 2008-2009!

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

Highlights include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Interest Opportunities

Check Out Public Interest Opportunities for the Summer

Attention 1L’s and 2L’s: Do you have plans for this summer?

Are you still looking for a job for this summer? Each day, the CPC and HOPE Public Interest Resource Center hear about great opportunities for internships, part-time and full-time summer jobs.

If you are still looking, check Symplicity https://law-miami-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?cck=1&au=&c= (updated daily), the public interest opportunities page http://www.law.miami.edu/cpc/cpc_03_09_01.php?op=3, and get in touch with your CPC advisor and umhope@law.miami.edu to let us know that you are still looking for the perfect opportunity for the summer. Make sure to have your resumes updated and ready to go! Additionally, if you are planning on going on one of the study abroad programs, or have short-term plans with some wiggle room on either end, you may want to consider a volunteer position during your free time as a way to gain experience and help those who really need your expertise.

Attention Students Working in the Public Sector

Are you working in the public sector this summer? Whether you are volunteering, receiving a stipend, or are part of an established program, we want to know about it! HOPE and the CPC are looking to keep in contact with all students doing public sector work this summer. This includes volunteering with a judge, a government agency or a traditional public interest organization. We are hoping to link students in the public sector to share ideas, thoughts and experiences. If you are one of these students, please e-mail UMHope@law.miami.edu. Enjoy your summer!

2008 Ms. JD Summer Law Clerk

2008 Ms. JD Summer Law Clerk Position

Duties will include:

Legal research on California nonprofit obligations, specifically the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, nonprofit fundraising compliance in all fifty states, and nonprofit insurance requirements
Copyright negotiations and compilation of a library of resources for women lawyers, including publications and studies on women in the law
Data collection on statistics on women in the legal profession
Content development, including soliciting contributions from practicing attorneys and judges
Weekly updates and internet research on events and remarkable happenings related to women in the legal profession
Conference planning for the 2009 Ms. JD conference
Organization of programs to assist aspiring women lawyers in third-world countries
Interaction with and supervision by women lawyers

Qualifications:

Ms. JD is seeking responsible and self-motivated law students who have just finished their first or second years of law school.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) for at least ten weeks in the summer of 2008.
Ms. JD will offer a stipend of $3,500 for ten weeks of full-time work.
The Ms. JD law clerk can work anywhere in the world as long as she will have uninterrupted internet access, a computer, and 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.

To apply:

Please visit ms-jd.org/intern to apply. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required along with three professional references, at least two of which are from a law professor or previous employer. Your cover letter should address your particular interest in Ms. JD, any experiences relevant to Ms. JD’s mission, and any skills in web development (these skills are by no means required!)
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If you have other offers pending, Ms. JD will expedite review of your application—simplify notify us of any time constraints at president@ms-jd.org.

2008 Summer Adoption Law Institute

Students who are interested in adoption and child welfare law may consider attending the 2008 Summer Adoption Law Institute ("SALI"), which is organized by the National Center for Adoption Law & Policy at Capital University Law School.

SALI will take place from August 4th through 8th at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. SALI is an intensive one-week Adoption Law class for credit open to law students from across the country. In addition to traditional coursework, students will hear from exciting guest speakers and will participate in practical exercises. A few of the guest speakers that have committed to SALI are: Professor B.J. Jones, Director of the Tribal Judicial Institute at the University of North Dakota School of Law and Irene Steffas, AAAA member.

For more information, visit (http://www.ncalp.org/sali.htm.)

PSLawNet is Seeking Students for the Summer in Washington, DC

PSLawNet is still seeking part-time assistance from law students working in the DC-area during the summer to help with their data entry. The job pays $13/hour, and the positions are intended to help students who have other (usually non-paying) public service internships to supplement their income. Interested students are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume at their earliest convenience to jshirk@nalp.org.

Job details are available at https://www.pslawnet.org/users/jobdetails.php?jid=25050. (PSLawNet login required).

Career Fairs

The National Black Prosecutors Association To Host its Job Fair on July 14, 2008

The National Black Prosecutors Association ("NBPA") will host its Job Fair on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The NBPA invites all interested law students, alumni and practicing attorneys to attend this year's Job Fair. The Job Fair's goal is to promote diversity in prosecutors' offices by providing a forum where prospective employers can easily access highly qualified minority candidates nationwide.

The Job Fair begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and check-in; interviews begin 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.

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 Sunday, July 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, and will provide Job Fair participants with effective interviewing techniques.

Moreover, Job Fair attendees are welcome to attend the entire conference. Students and 2008 law graduates are invited to attend Conference seminars for free. However, other events, such as luncheons, dinners and receptions must be paid for separately.

For the law students and 2008 law graduates who register by Friday, June 6, 2008, the CPC will pay the $50.00 registration fee.

Additional information about the NBPA Job Fair and Conference, including applicant registration forms and a list of this year's participating employers, is available at www.blackprosecutors.org.

The Boston/DC Lawyers Group Job Fairs (2L, 3L)

The Boston Lawyers Group ("BLG") is a consortium of over 40 of the largest law firms, government agencies and corporations in the City of Boston. Its mission is to promote the hiring, retention and professional development of attorneys of color in the member organizations. A primary goal of the BLG is to increase the number of law students of colorwhom member organizations hire for their Boston location. One of the significant ways in which this goal is accomplished is through member participation in the annual BLG Boston Job Fair. Employers who participate in the job fair hire for positions in their Boston office.

Employers will be interviewing second-year law students for 2009 summer associate/law clerk positions and, in a limited number of cases, employers will interview third-year law students for Fall 2009 first-year associate positions. Second and third year law students of color are welcome and encouraged to participate in the fair.

Please note: Although the BLG runs a job fair in Washington, DC and Boston, MA, students can participate in only one fair.

Registration is now open until July 11, 2008. The Boston Job Fair will be held on August 15, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The DC Job Fair will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

More details for both job fairs, including registration, can be found at: http://www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com/events/.

The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair

The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair ("RMDLCF"), which will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008, 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. Online registration will be available on the RMDLCF's website from May 1 to July 28, 2008. Please visit www.rmdlcf.com for more information on the Career Fair.

The 4th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair ("HDLJF") in Kansas City (Rising 2L & 3L Students and Graduates)

The 4th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair ('HDLJF") will be held August 22-23, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri. Students who are interested in becoming part of Kansas City’s dynamic legal community should strongly consider attending this event. Students who will be returning to school in August and those graduating in May are eligible to attend the job fair, as employers will be interviewing for both summer and post-graduate positions. The job fair is free for students.

The HDLJF is the result of Kansas City's leading law firms, legal associations and corporate legal departments coming together to encourage law students to practice law in Kansas City. The HDLJF is designed to expose law students of diverse backgrounds to both traditional and non-traditional legal employers. In addition, the event is a great way t to learn more about living in this wonderful city.

The HDLJF will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. It will kick off with an evening Welcome Reception on Friday, August 22nd. The Saturday schedule includes a continental breakfast, interviewing from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a luncheon at which participants will be greeted and addressed by Charlie Harris, current President of The Missouri Bar.

Please register as soon as possible. Students who register before June 6 will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes. The final deadline for registering is July 1, 2006.

Students can register on-line and find more information about the Job Fair at http://www.heartlanddiversity.org/StudentReg.htm. You may also contact Jen Kiper at 816-474-4322.

The 4th Annual IMPACT Career Fair (2L, 3L, Students returning to school in fall 2008 and graduates from classes 2008 and earlier)

The 4th Annual IMPACT Career Fair

The 4th Annual IMPACT Career Fair will be held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008 - Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, VA. It is hosted by The University of Arizona Rogers College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center, and is designed for law students and lawyers with disabilities from the Classes of 2010 and earlier from law schools across the country! Employers will be able to prescreen all applicant materials via an email link sent by the IMPACT coordinators.

Career Fair Schedule:

Formal interviews will be held in the Ballroom of the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel (just minutes from National Airport), 1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA (703-486-1111; www.sheraton.com).

10:00 am – NOON Career Fair Interviews

Noon - 1:00 pm Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Davidson, Esq. (Kirkland & Ellis - LA)

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Career Fair Interviews

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Reception co-hosted by IMPACT and the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities

IMPACT Registration Deadline - Monday July 7, 2008.

Accommodations - If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the career fair, please call us as soon as possible. Please visit the website for additional details. http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/IMPACT/welcome.cfm.

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