During our Spring On Campus Interview ("OCI") Program, we often have employers who sign up to participate in OCI after the initial registration and bidding process closes. These employers are referred to as “supplemental” employers and the bidding period for these employers will differ depending on when they are added.

Bidding for employers participating in Supplemental Session #2 began on Monday, March 17 at 9:00 a.m. and concludes on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 p.m.

The following employers are participating in the 2008 Spring OCI Supplemental Session #2:

Citibank, N.A. (Miami, FL) – 1L and 2L students

Debt Defense, PL (Coral Gables, FL) – 3L students

Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (Nationwide) – 1L and 2L students

Wachovia (Miami, FL) – LL.M. in Taxation, Estate Planning, Real Property Development, Comparative Law, International Law, Inter-American Law and Ocean and Coastal Law students

You may view these employers on Symplicity. Please note the following:

1. Symplicity only allows you to view and bid on employers seeking applications from your class year or LL.M. program.

2. New employers may be added during the bidding period. Should this happen, an email will be sent notifying students of the additional employer.

The bidding process for these employers will take place on Symplicity. Please log onto Symplicity at http://law-miami-csm.symplicity.com/students, select “OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact Schedules” from the top navigation bar and then select “Employers/Bidding.” You must select from the session drop down menu “2008 Spring OCI Supplemental Session #2” to see this employer. To bid on the employer, click on the “Apply” button.

Spring Resume Referral Session #3

Bidding for employers participating in Resume Referral Session #3 began on Monday, March 17 at 9:00 a.m. and concludes on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00 p.m.

The following employers are participating in the 2008 Spring Resume Referral Session #3:

11^th Judicial Circuit (Miami, FL) – 3Ls

Advocate Program (Miami, FL) – 1L, 2L, LL.M. in Taxation, Estate Planning, Real Property Development, Comparative Law, International Law, Inter-American Law and Ocean and Coastal Law students

Arista & Herran (Coral Gables, FL) – 1L and 2L students

Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A. (West Palm Beach, FL) – 2L and 3L students

DeMahy, Labrador & Drake, P.A. (Coral Gables, FL) - 2L and 3L students

Johnson Anselmo Murdoch Burke Piper & Hochman – 3L students

Office of the City Attorney, City of Miami – 2L, 3L, LL.M. in Real Property Development students. For LL.M. students, the Office is seeking those with interest and/or experience in land use.

Powers, McNalis Torres & Teebagy (West Palm Beach, FL) – 1L, 2L and 3L students

Schwartz, Resnick, Davidoff, PLLC (Miami Beach, FL) – 2L students

You may view these employers on Symplicity. Please note the following:

1. Symplicity only allows you to view and bid on employers seeking applications from your class year or LL.M. program.

2. New employers may be added during the bidding period. Should this happen, an email will be sent notifying students of the additional employer.

The bidding process for these employers will take place on Symplicity. Please log onto Symplicity at http://law-miami-csm.symplicity.com/students, select “OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact Schedules” from the top navigation bar and then select “Employers/Bidding.” You must select from the session drop down menu “2008 Spring Resume Referral #3” to see this employer. To bid on the employer, click on the “Apply” button.

For more information on the OCI and Resume Referral programs, 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 login information, please send an email to dijones@law.miami.edu with your full name, class year or LL.M. program and your preferred email address. Please allow up to two business days to receive your login information.

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

How to Fly Solo Right Out of Law School

Join us on Thursday, April 17th for one of our most dynamic speakers, a successful alum who will talk about going out on your own directly after law school. Spencer Aronfeld, Esq. (JD 1991) gives his annual presentation. Affectionately known as How to Fly Solo Right Out of Law School, Mr. Aronfeld will be speaking at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. This is a fun, energetic and extremely informative program, which is one of the most popular with students each and every year.

The Florida Bar Business Law Section Presents a Lunch 'N' Learn Seminar:

Corporate Finance - Issuance to Reorganization

All law students are invited to attend the Florida Bar Business Law Section’s Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminar titled "Corporate Finance – Issuance to Reorganization." This event will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Akerman Senterfitt’s Miami office, One S.E. Third Avenue, 25th Floor.

The seminar will be presented by representatives from The Bank of New York Mellon. You may attend this event either in person or by telephone conferencing (a call-in number will be provided for those who cannot attend in person after they RSVP).

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

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

Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy Seminar

Sterling Education Services is a non-profit continuing legal education company that conducts CLE seminars across the nation. They are holding a Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy seminar in Miami, FL on April 22, 2008 and they would like to offer five law students complimentary passes to this seminar as an introduction to the company in the hope that when they get out into the legal profession they will remember the company and attend their seminars as paying customers. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual, and they also get an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

The five free passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. After the five passes have been allocated, additional passes may be available for $50.00 per attendee. Up to five law students who identify themselves as such and pre-register for this seminar will be the company's guests. Students must register before the seminar. No walk-ins will be allowed. Only current law students may take advantage of these passes.

For details about the seminar and additional information, visit http://www.sterlingeducation.com/.

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE!!!!

For those students who wish to register, they may email the following information:

Full Name:

Student ID# (required):

Phone Number:

Address:

School Name:

E-mail the information directly to:

Elizabeth Hammer

Sterling Education Services, Inc
PO Box 3127
Eau Claire, WI 54702-3127
Ph: (715)855-0495
Fx: (715)835-5132
ses8@sterlingeducation.com

*Please indicate the specifics of which seminar you wish to attend. Ex. City, ST, Title of seminar, Date, Year.

CHLI Future Leaders Conference in Miami

CHLI Future Leaders Conference – Miami

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute ("CHLI") invites you to attend a free half-day leadership conference at Miami Dade College on Friday, April 4, 2008. Students will have the opportunity to meet student leaders from Latin America and attend policy briefings, workshops, networking and presentations from local, national and international leaders. The conference will begin at 8:00 am and be held at the Downtown Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2^nd Avenue, Chapman Conference Center, Building 3, Room 3210.

For further information and to RSVP, visit www.chli.org.

Panel on the International Music Marketplace and its Legal and Business Challenges

The Entertainment Law Initiative

The University of Miami School of Law

The ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries

Present

They’re Doing What? Where?

Given the enormous changes in the international music marketplace, coupled with government and economic instability (particularly in Latin and South America), this panel will focus on relevant business and legal challenges/considerations as presented from the diverse viewpoints of industry savvy attorneys. The discussion will focus on the Latin music world, center on defining current challenges, pose possible solutions and present future projections.

Panelists will include:

Cynthia Sanchez (Moderator) – Sony Pictures Entertainment

Hector Almaguer – Universal Music Group

Juan Luis Marturet – IFPI

Jose Leslie Zigel – ZIGLAW

When:

March 27, 2008

Where:

University of Miami School of Law

Alma Jennings Student Lounge

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Reception to follow 8:30pm to 9:30pm

1311 Miller Dr.

Coral Gables, FL 33146

To RSVP:

Contact Davian Darby at ddarby@law.miami.edu, or at 305-284-4979.

Program Eligible for 2 Hours of CLE Credit.

Attend Arnstein & Lehr Cocktail Reception in Preparation for the Fall 2008 Recruiting Season

Arnstein & Lehr LLP is one of the country's oldest and most respected law firms. Since it's founding in 1893, Arnstein & Lehr has served clients, large and small, throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. The firm has offices in Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, and Boca Raton, Florida as well as Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In preparation for the upcoming Fall 2008 recruiting season, Arnstein & Lehr would like to offer you the opportunity to get to know them better in an informal setting. Accordingly, they cordially invite you to join them for a cocktail reception on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices located at 200 East Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Please RSVP on or before Wednesday, April 9, 2008 to Carey Mansfield, Administrator, by email at clmansfield@arnstein.com.

The Central Intelligence Agency ("CIA") is Giving an Informational Luncheon

Come Join Us at the Central Intelligence Agency’s Informational Luncheon

When: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Third Floor Dining Room, Graduate Business Building, University of Miami School of Business

Don’t miss this opportunity!!!

RSVP by Monday, March 24^th to Tamesha Keel at: tkeel@law.miami.edu.

The Department of Legal Studies, the Summer University of CEU and Total Law Announce a Course in Advanced European Practice in Budapest

The Department of Legal Studies and the Summer University of Central European University ("CEU"), in co-operation with the Total Law team, are pleased to announce the course “TOTAL LAW: ADVANCED EUROPEAN LEGAL PRACTICE - Special Reform Treaty Edition” held in BUDAPEST, JULY 14-26, 2008.

Deadline for application: March 31, 2008.

This advanced course is about the practice of European Union Law. Participants receive hands-on insider analysis about the functioning of the European Union. The program is designed to combine seminars on different subjects, as well as workshops supporting the topics addressed in these seminars or some aspects thereof. The 2008 course gives a special focus on the Reform treaty and its consequences for each topic covered during the course.

The Total Law team, led by Joseph Weiler, University Professor, and Jean Monnet Chair at New York University School of Law, is a unique blend of well known academics and senior officials working in the European Union institutions who have also written widely in the field. The members of this team are José M. de Areilza, Professor of European Union Law and Vice Dean of Legal Studies at Instituto de Empresa, Madrid; Kieran St C. Bradley, Head of Unit in the Legal Service of the European Parliament, Brussels; Damian Chalmers, Professor in EU law at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Miguel Poiares Maduro, Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, Luxembourg and Professor of European and International Law at the Universidad de Nova de Lisboa; and Imola Streho, coordinator of the Team, référendaire at the European Court of Justice, Luxembourg.

The 2008 summer course was designed and put together by the Total Law team. This year, four members of the team will be teaching the course in Budapest, José M. de Areilza, Damian Chalmers, Miguel Poiares Maduro and Imola Streho. In addition, guest lectures will be given by Marie-Pierre Granger, Assistant Professor at CEU, and Petra Bard, Vice-Chairperson of the Hungarian Europe Society.

The course work will consist of seminars, workshops and daily assignments that will be completed individually or in group. Please note that the Total Law course is a fee-paying course.

CEU is a US-style, internationally recognized institution of post-graduate education in the social sciences and humanities, located in the capital city of Hungary, Budapest. Incorporated in the State of New York, CEU is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (in the United States) and by the Hungarian Ministry of Education.

Details about the program, admissions and academic requirements are available at www.sun.ceu.hu/total-law . Further information: www.sun.ceu.hu/total-law and http://www.ceu.hu/ .

Come Listen to What It's Like to Work in Corporate America

Interested in Working Inside a Corporation?

Come Hear Craig Prusher, Esq. Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Burger King

On Wednesday, March 26, in room 309 at 12:30 p.m., Craig Prusher, Esq., General Counsel at Burger King Corporation, will come talk to us about what a career as a corporate counsel is all about. Hear from a Whopper man himself about how to prepare for a corporate career, what it is like to be in-house at a corporation, and what a typical day is like in the world of burgers and fries!

Practising Law Institute ("PLI") Invites You to a Presentation on the Patent Bar Examination

INTERESTED IN PATENT LAW?

If you are a student with an undergraduate degree (or at least about two years of coursework) in engineering or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, some computer science degrees), and are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or Attorney, Practising Law Institute ("PLI") invites you to a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations and a Director of their Patent Bar Review Course. Topics for discussion include:

The latest info on the Patent Bar Exam,
Who can take it,
How it works, now that it's on computer,
When you should take it (you don't need to...and probably shouldn't...wait until you graduate),
How and when the new Rules changes coming out of the Patent Office will impact the Exam, and
Recommendations on when and how to study for this very difficult examination.

Date:             Thursday, April 10th
Time:             12:30 PM
Location:       Room 110

Scholarships to PLI's other IP programs will also be discussed.

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 in Chicago, Illinois. Loyola University Law School continues to experience problems setting up their on-line registration program for this year's Patent Law Interview Program. To avoid delaying the registration process further, they are not going to register students online this year. To register, please pick up a registration form in the Career Planning Center. All forms must be returned to the Career Planning Center by Monday, March 24.

The 2008 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, July 31^st and Friday, August 1^st in Chicago, Illinois. This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers and rising second and third-year J.D. students with engineering and/or technical science academic backgrounds. 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. Attached is a list of 2007 participating employers’ acceptable academic fields. 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.

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.

Law Student Task Force and the Young Lawyers Division Newsletter

In January, delegates from every law school in Florida gathered in St. Petersburg to hold the very first meeting of the Law Student Task Force! The Task Force, which was created under the umbrella of the Young Lawyers Division ("YLD") of the Florida Bar, aims to strengthen relationships between law students and practicing attorneys throughout the state. The Task Force hopes to provide networking and mentoring opportunities for students by encouraging their involvement in events sponsored by the Florida Bar and YLD. For more information on this exciting new program, please contact Madeleine Mannello at mqm1023@gmail.com.

The YLD and the Law Student Task Force encourage you to check out the YLD website as well as its quarterly newsletter! Both will help to keep you up-to-date regarding career advice, upcoming events and other hot topics in the Florida law community.

Please visit: http://www.flayld.org. The newsletter may be accessed at http://www.flayld.org/articles/newsletter/.

STUDENT AND GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

The Public Defender’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida is Accepting Applications

The Public Defender’s Office for the 18^th Judicial Circuit of Florida (covering the area just outside of Orlando as well as the Space Coast and Melbourne) is currently accepting applications from May 2008 graduates, preferably with certified legal intern status, and Florida bar members for entry-level misdemeanor positions.

If interested, candidates should email their resume to Nirva Pierre-Louis at npierrelouis@law.miami.edu.

The Office is interviewing on campus on Friday, April 4th and, if selected, candidates will have the opportunity to interview on campus. Candidates selected to interview should bring two references (not letters of recommendation) with them to the interview.

This information is also posted on Symplicity, under job posting # 3449.

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.

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

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.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") is Seeking Law Clerks

The Office of General Counsel at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") in Tallahassee is seeking law clerks for Summer 2008. If you are interested in working with a myriad of policy issues and want to apply for this opportunity, you may contact:

Teresa Mussetto, Assistant General Counsel

(850) 245-2242

teresa.mussetto@dep.state.fl.us

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2008

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

Attend the Post-Graduate Fellowship Meeting

Post-Graduate Fellowship Meeting

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own job? Helping the people you feel need it the most? Making your mark on humanity? A post-graduate fellowship may be exactly what you are looking for. On Monday March 24th, in Room 209, at 12:30 p.m. there will be a meeting for students considering pursuing a post-graduate fellowship. 1L’s and 2L’s who are considering pursuing a fellowship are encouraged to attend. Learn interesting tips on preparing for your fellowship, the timing for a fellowship application. Also hear from past fellows about their experiences. If you have any questions, see Randee Breiter in the CPC.

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

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.

Public Interest Opportunities

Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Program

The application for the Summer Corps program will be available on the Equal Justice Works website beginning at noon (EDT) on Wednesday, March 19 until 5pm (EDT) on Wednesday, April 2.

Applications are accepted primarily on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is important to apply early! Complete program information, including FAQ, can be found at www.equaljusticeworks.org/programs/summercorps.

If you have any questions, please contact summercorps@equaljusticeworks.org.

The North American South Asian Law Student Association ("NASALSA") and the North American South Asian Bar Association Foundation ("NASABA Foundation") are Offering a Public Interest Fellowship

The North American South Asian Law Student Association ("NASALSA") and the North American South Asian Bar Association Foundation ("NASABA Foundation") are proud to offer the NASALSA/ NASABA Public Interest Fellowship.

The fellowship will select fellows from across the nation and fund their summer legal work for the public interest. Fellows are selected based on how strongly their summer internship work relates to the South Asian American community.

Applications are due April 1, 2008.

Applications can be found at the NASALSA website: www.nsalsa.org.

Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellowships for Summer 2008

EQUAL JUSTICE AMERICA

LEGAL SERVICES FELLOWSHIPS

Up to $4,000

SUMMER 2008

Equal Justice America ("EJA") is pleased to offer fellowships of up to $4,000 to students at listed law schools who work full-time during Summer 2008 for organizations providing direct civil legal assistance for the poor. For a listing of participating law schools where EJA Fellowships are offered visit http://www.equaljusticeamerica.org/LawSchools.htm.

Students must secure a full-time (minimum 35-40 hours per week) placement for Summer 2008, working at least 10 weeks for a legal services organization.

TO APPLY:

APPLICANTS MUST SEND A COVER LETTER DESCRIBING THEIR COMMITMENT AND INTEREST IN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR, A RESUME, TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND AN EMPLOYMENT CONFIRMATION LETTER FROM THE HIRING ORGANIZATION TO EQUAL JUSTICE AMERICA AT:

Equal Justice America

Building II - Suite 204

13540 East Boundary Road

Midlothian, VA 23112

ALL REQUIRED ITEMS MUST BE SENT TOGETHER

Summer fellowships may take place anywhere in the United States, provided that the hiring organization is a non-profit organization providing direct civil legal services to the poor.

Students are encouraged to apply for Work-Study funding, if available, to be used in conjunction with an Equal Justice America Summer 2008 Fellowship. Generally, students getting Work-Study receive a higher overall amount for the summer. If the Work-Study total is less than $4,000, Equal Justice America will make up the difference.

Students should note whether or not they are eligible for Work-Study in the cover letter of their application.

All applications must be postmarked no later than March 24, 2008. Awards will be announced by email by April 21, 2008.

For more information, go to: http://www.equaljusticeamerica.org/prev_applications/ApplicationSummer2006.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 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