UM School of Law E-Newsletter

Any rising 2L or 3L student who did not pre-register for the Washington D.C. Interview Program or the West Coast Interview Program, but would like to still receive registration information, should email Diane Quick at dquick@law.miami.edu no later than Monday, June 1st.

Need Housing in New York City?

Educational Housing Services ("EHS") is a not-for-profit organization that provides safe and affordable fully furnished housing to students, grad students and interns going to New York City. EHS manages multiple properties throughout New York City and Brooklyn, and is a great short-term housing option that offers the opportunity to live in a community of your peers. Check out the website http://www.studenthousing.org or call today for locations, rates and availability. For more information, please call 1-800-297-4694.

Save the Date for Greenberg Traurig's Early 2010 Summer Associate Recruiting Season

GT Coast-to-Coast - For Members of the Class of 2011

Save the Date - Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Join Greenberg Traurig ("GT") at their "Coast-to-Coast" reception where you can meet the firm's shareholders, associates and 2009 summer associates. Details about how to participate in this early recruiting event, including how to submit your materials, will follow closer to the date.

Graduate Opportunities

Office of the District Attorney, Nassau County

ADA Career Opportunities

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is one of the largest district attorney’s offices in the country with more than 175 lawyers and a total staff in excess of 370. Situated on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, the office is committed to hiring the most qualified trial, investigative and appellate attorneys.

INTERVIEWING

Interviews are conducted from September to the end of April each year. In addition to inviting candidates to the office, interviewers are sent to law schools in various parts of the country to recruit promising attorneys. All hiring is based on merit. The interviewing process has three (3) stages:

Stage 1 - Consists of an interview with an assistant district attorney.
Stage 2 - Consists of a panel interview with two senior assistant district attorneys.
Stage 3 - Consists of an interview with the District Attorney. If the District Attorney extends an offer of employment to you and you accept it, then they conduct a complete investigation of your background. The offer is contingent on the results of that investigation.

Within 20 days of your interview, you will receive either a letter telling you that you have been advanced to the next interviewing stage, or a rejection letter.

To prepare for your first interview, please do the following:

Read and sign the following forms in the Application Packet:
1. Conditions of Employment
2. Three-Year Commitment
3. Political Activity by ADAs
4. Gun Ownership
Complete and sign the following forms:
1. Applicant Questionnaire
2. Applicant Information Sheet
Prepare a Statement of Interest indicating why you want to work as a prosecutor and, specifically, in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
Provide two (2) copies of a writing sample. Choose a current issue in the criminal justice system about which you feel strongly and prepare a writing sample presenting your position on that issue. This is neither a research paper nor a legal brief, but a sample of your ability to:
1. Recognize a significant issue in the criminal justice system;
2. Adopt a specific, reasoned position on that issue;
3. Articulate that position in a logical and persuasive manner.

This writing sample should be an original position paper and not an abstraction or adaptation of earlier research from law school assignments. Submissions should be limited to three (3) double-spaced pages.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAREER AND SALARY PLAN

There are yearly salary increases determined by budgetary ability. These increases are based on merit and responsibility.

JOB BENEFITS

Assistant district attorneys are entitled to the following benefits:

13 paid holidays each year.
10 vacation days each year (13 days after 2 years).
10 personal days each year.
10 sick days each year (13 days after 3 years).
Additional bonus vacation and sick days based upon years of service.
Attorneys hired after January 1, 2002 have a choice of 4 contributory medical plans. Coverage becomes effective within 1 month of service.
Availability of deferred compensation plans.
Availability of tax-free flex benefits plan (for medical and child-care expenses).
Availability of childcare leave.
Availability of County Credit Union.

If you are applying for an Assistant District Attorney position, please forward your inquiries to ADAresumes@nassauda.org to the attention of the Chief Assistant District Attorney. Please include your cover letter, resume and law school transcript with class standing. Rich Text Formatting (.RTF) is preferred.

University of Wyoming Domestic Violence/Legal Services Assistant Director Position

The University of Wyoming College of Law invites applications for the Assistant Director of the UW Legal Services Program, a clinical academic professional position, beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year.

The Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for supervising the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project ("DVLAP"), a branch of the Legal Services Program. The Legal Services program provides third-year law students the opportunity to represent low-income clients with civil legal problems. Students in the DV clinic represent victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in civil matters in which domestic violence is an issue. Such matters include divorces, child custody modifications, requests for domestic violence protection orders, or requests for civil stalking orders. The Assistant Director will direct and oversee all activities of the DVLAP, including the supervision of up to six (6) students each semester, including summers, and assist as needed with the Legal Services Program over the entire year.

Key responsibilities include: (1) identification of legal trends and issues that impact victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; (2) determination of advocacy priorities based upon those trends and pursuant to the US DOJ Legal Assistance to Victims Guidelines; (3) review and approval of legal pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents; (4) general oversight of the day-to-day operations of the clinic including maintenance of caseloads, conducting case review status conferences with students, appearing with students in court and administrative hearings and participating in the classroom component of the legal services clinics; (5) The Assistant Director will teach two courses per year (e.g., Domestic Violence and Children and the Law) as well as other teaching obligations as assigned.

The Assistant Director will report to the Director of the Legal Services Program. The College of Law prefers applicants who have a background in family law, domestic violence or poverty law and who have significant trial practice experience and proven managing/supervisory skills. Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in the State of Wyoming, or be willing to sit for the Wyoming State Bar Exam as soon as practicable, and have at least 5 years experience in a legal services attorney position, or equivalent experience. Candidates should have a strong commitment to clinical legal education and teaching, experience in advocacy work on policy issues related to violence against women, and an interest in publishing. Candidates should have experience with pro bono legal services development, project management and budget development and management. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, research, writing, editing, analytical and communication skills are also important. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, references, writing sample and salary requirements to:

Associate Dean Dee Pridgen, Chairperson

University of Wyoming College of Law

Dept. 3035, 1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Applications must be submitted by June 12, 2009.

Florida Opportunities

ASSOCIATE. AV-rated West Palm Beach insurance defense firm seeks associate with one to three years civil litigation, research, and writing experience. Competitive salary and benefits. Exceptional working environment. Fax resume and writing sample to Office Administrator (561) 659-2093 or e-mail to croccok@stephenslynn.com. Stephens Lynn Klein LaCava & Puya, P.A.

Andrew T. Trailor, P.A. is seeking a full-time associate in the areas of Appellate, Business, Commercial, Constitutional, Construction, Consumer, Condominium Law/HOA, Litigation, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Tort. The candidate should be detail-oriented and motivated with 3-5 years of experience. Legal research, effective writing skills, deposition and courtroom experience are essential. Familiarity with construction liens law, insurance law, condo law, and contract law would also be helpful. If interested in applying, please email a resume, cover letter and writing sample to andrew@attlawpa.com, or fax the documents to (305) 668-6090, by May 30, 2009.

The Law Offices of Drake Ozment (West Palm Beach (PSL satellite)) is seeking a bankruptcy associate. The firm seeks a May 2008 graduate who is flexible in performing diverse tasks from filing to interviewing clients and drafting chapter 7 and chapter 13 petitions. Spanish speaking optional. The salary range is $30,000 - $39,999. If you want to apply, email your resume and a cover letter to drake@drakeozment.com by June 10^th. For additional information regarding the law firm, visit the firm website at http://www.drakeozment.com/.

STAFF ATTORNEY - To represent Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee in court. Must be licensed to practice law in Florida. Experience in bankruptcy law helpful. Must be very detailed have good communication skills. Good Benefits. Level of experience may effect salary E-mail kim.sawdy@tampa13.com.

HOUSING ATTORNEY: Non-profit legal services law firm in Central Florida. Must be able to work effectively/creatively with low-income clients. Florida Bar membership required. Excellent benefits including student loan repayment program; free health, dental, disability and life insurance; law firm funded retirement plan; generous paid time off. Salary D.O.E. Send resume, writing samples, and references to Stephanie Schultz at stephanies@clsmf.org or fax to (386) 323-5762.

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

Intrax Intern Abroad

Intrax Intern Abroad is a professional development program in which students experience an internship and pay for matching, housing and global skills curriculum. TMI Associates and Intrax Intern Abroad have teamed up to provide an international law internship in Tokyo. The intern will work at TMI from June 8 until July 31. TMI Associates was established in 1990 to meet the increasingly complex and international demands of the legal marketplace. TMI has established qualified joint ventures with major international law firms such as Simmons & Simmons, Morgan-Lewis & Bockius, Wakely, and ARQIS. Through equal partnerships with these leading foreign law firms, TMI has succeeded in developing a global network that responds to the international needs of our clients. The successful candidate will have some law school education, an understanding of laws and ethics, basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be highly motivated.

Projects will be determined based on the student's interests as well as his/her language and legal experience. The intern will learn about international legal services in practice and make connections with the company's many international partners.

Intrax Intern Abroad provides a very personalized matching process, housing, Global Skills Training curriculum, an on-site coordinator, and weekend excursions. Students pay for this program as they would for study abroad. For full details or to apply, visit www.intraxinternabroad.com.

Contact: Jim Key
Website: www.intraxinternabroad.com

AssetForfeitureWatch.com Seeking Summer Interns

www.AssetForfeitureWatch.com and the Association of Certified Asset Forfeiture Specialists ("ACAFS") at www.ACAFS.org are looking for one or two second or third-year law students to assist them with editorial, research and training functions. The students will work under Charles A. Intriago and their Washington-based Editorial Director, Rob Garver, on asset forfeiture issues, which are of world-wide importance and growing interest. While this paid position is for the summer, there is a possibility it could lead to a full-time position depending on the quality of the work done by the students. Please visit the websites which show the names and backgrounds of the Editorial Board of Advisors, as well as the Advisory Board of ACAFS.

The company provides news, specialized information, seminars, conferences and training and certification to the law enforcement and prosecution communities of the United States and other nations in the field of asset forfeiture, or proceeds of crime as it is called in many countries outside the United States.

Mr. Intriago's biographical sketch with specific information for interested students can be accessed via the Student Portal. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Christine Alba at calba@AssetForfeitureWatch.com.

Office of the District Attorney, Nassau County - Summer Internships

Summer Internships

The ten-week summer intern program begins in early June and is limited to 35 students. All internships are voluntary/unpaid positions. Interns are assigned to assistant district attorneys in any of twelve major bureaus of the office. The directors of the program endeavor to have each intern assigned to an area that is somewhat related to an intern’s interests. If possible, interns will assist the attorneys in preparing cases for trial, investigation or appeal. At the end of the program, each intern is evaluated and if they are entering their third year of law school, they will be given an interview for a future position if that is their desire.

To apply for the summer intern program, please complete the Intern application form and return it to:

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Administration

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY 11501

The office invites your inquiries for further information. All correspondence and resumes should be sent to:

Albert Teichman
Chief Assistant District Attorney
Nassau County District Attorney
262 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501

Human Rights Watch Seeking 2 Full-Time Interns

Internship Description: Human Rights Watch ("HRW") has been working for seven years with the victims of Chad's exiled former President, Hissène Habré, to bring him to trial. In July 2006, at the request of the African Union, the President of Senegal, where Mr. Habré lives in exile, agreed to prosecute Mr. Habré. In January 2007, the Senegalese National Assembly adopted a new law which allows Senegalese courts to prosecute cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, even when they are committed outside of Senegal, thus lifting the legal obstacles to Habré's trial in Senegal.

Human Rights Watch is seeking two full-time interns to assist with HRW's work on the case against Hissène Habré. Each internship duration will last four months. The interns will be supervised by HRW's Counsel in this matter, and will help HRW keep in touch with HRW's partners in Senegal and Chad, draft advocacy letters and press releases, monitor press and events and assist with research. The interns will also be responsible for administrative tasks, including filing, translating, accounting and helping staff and partners with travel arrangements.

This internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Qualifications: These internships are open to law students, law graduates and graduate students with expertise in international criminal law or international relations. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in international human rights and/or international criminal law. Oral and written fluency in French and English is required. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by emailing a letter of interest in French, resume, names or letters of reference and a brief, unedited writing sample in French or English, (no calls or email inquiries, please) to gcd_ib2@hrw.org. Please use "Habré Internship Application - Spring 2009"as the subject of your email and specify your dates of availability. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please visit http://www.hrw.org/justice/habre/ for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship

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

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

Selection Criteria

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

Application Process and Dates

Applications are due by Friday, October 9, 2009.

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

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

Foreclosure Defense Fellowships Available for May 2009 UM Law Graduates

The University of Miami School of Law is pleased to announce the availability of a number of Foreclosure Defense Fellowships for May 2009 UM Law graduates who become members of the Florida Bar. In addition, to the honor of being selected, participants will acquire real-world work experience, have the satisfaction of helping address a serious need in our community, and still have some free time to look for longer-term employment.

Winners of these fellowships will receive a limited grant totaling $10,000.00, paid in monthly installments, in exchange for a commitment to (1) attend a three or four day training session and then (2) work at least three days a week for 27 weeks in one of the programs described below, commencing as soon as they are admitted to the Florida Bar.

UM Law May 2009 graduates who are taking the July Bar Exam can apply for a Foreclosure Defense Fellowship placement in either or both of the following programs (Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. & Legal Aid Service of Broward County). In each case, Fellows would attend a 'boot camp' put on by the University of Miami in late September 2009, then start work for three days a week as soon as they are admitted to the Florida Bar.

Only graduating students of the University of Miami School of Law who have registered to take the Florida Bar Exam in July are eligible for the Foreclosure Defense Fellowship program. Final acceptance to the Fellowship program requires that you pass the Florida Bar Exam and secure admission to the Florida Bar at the earliest possible date. Fellowship applications are due by August 14, 2009, and should be returned to Rm. G382 in the Law School OR e-mailed to 4close@law.miami.edu with "FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION" and your full name in the subject line. Applying early may increase your chances of receiving a Fellowship. The application can be accessed via the Student Portal.

The UM School of Law will also be offering a limited number of substantial scholarships to qualifying students who apply to the LL.M. in Real Property Development and agree to do 15 hours per week of supervised pro bono foreclosure defense representation. Participants in this program do not need to be members of the Florida Bar. Applicants for LL.M scholarships must complete both the regular application for the LL.M. in Real Property (available online) and also a special scholarship application available from the LL.M. in Real Property office. Students may apply for both these Fellowships and the LL.M scholarship, but must choose between them if accepted for both.

To apply, submit the following:

1. A copy of your official transcript;

2. A c.v.;

3. An essay of no more than 500 words explaining why you would like to be a Foreclosure Defense Fellow;

4. A cover letter (or e-mail);

a. Stating that you are taking/have taken the Florida Bar exam in July 2009;

b. Ranking the programs described above (Dade, Broward) in preference order, or stating which Fellowship program you

are applying for, if you are only interested in one;

c. Describing your fluency in any foreign language(s);

d. Describing any relevant courtroom or mediation experience (e.g. Litigation Skills, Mock Trial, ADR courses, Negotiation

Competition). Applications are due by August 14. Please apply earlier if you can. Awards of Fellowships –conditional

on admission to the Florida Bar – will be made on a rolling basis commencing no later than August 31. Interviews may be

requested in some cases.

Announcing the Section of Antitrust Law $5K Fellowship Award

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

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship

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

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

Academic Requirements and Selection Criteria

The firm is seeking candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The candidates' academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second-year students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four-year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

Application Procedures and Materials

To apply to the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship, please provide the following materials:

cover letter, including a statement indicating eligibility to participate in the program
resume
current copy of law school transcript
legal writing sample
list of two or three professional or academic references

Application Materials should be mailed or emailed to:

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

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

Albany Law School Seeks 3 Fellows for its Clinic and Justice Center

Albany Law School seeks three attorneys or recent law school graduates taking the July 2009 Bar examination to serve as legal Fellows in its award-winning Clinic & Justice Center during the 2009 - 2010 academic year. By April 21, 2009 (or April 30 for the Family Violence Litigation Fellow), interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with salary requirements and resume to Ms. Susan Terwilliger, Administrative Director, Albany Law School Clinic & Justice Center, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208.

In addition to the requirements set forth below, the individuals hired for these positions may also be involved in working with clinical professors on matters related to teaching and scholarship reform initiatives, including implementing Best Practices for Legal Education recommendations at Albany Law School.

FAMILY VIOLENCE LITIGATION FELLOW OPENING

The Clinic & Justice Center's Family Violence Litigation Clinic seeks a fellow to provide legal advocacy services to Family Violence Litigation Clinic clients and perform other related duties pursuant to grants and contracts. The Family Violence Litigation Clinic teaches law students practical skills in the context of Civil and Family Court proceedings in which students represent individuals who have been victimized by violence by intimate partners or family members.

Additionally, the Fellow will assist the Director with research and analysis on long-term projects. Fellow may have limited opportunities for teaching in the classroom.

HEALTH LAW FELLOW OPENING

The Clinic & Justice Center's Health Law Clinic seeks a recent law school graduate or licensed New York State attorney to serve as its Barry A. Gold Health Law Clinical Fellow. In order to carry on the tradition of excellence established by Barry A. Gold, Esq., (Class of 1970), qualified applicants must be passionate about ensuring access to health care for low-income individuals living with chronic medical conditions, including Cancer and HIV. The fellow will provide direct legal representation to clients, provide community training to physicians, and have some opportunities to mentor second and third-year law students enrolled in Albany Law School's Health Law Clinic.

SECURITIES ARBITRATION FELLOW OPENING

The Clinic & Justice Center's Security Arbitration Clinic also seeks a fellow to support its initiatives. This Fellow will provide

legal advocacy services to the school's Security Arbitration Clinic, and perform other related duties pursuant to grants and contracts. The Securities Arbitration Clinic represents clients in arbitration proceedings sponsored by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

The Fellow will also assist the Securities Arbitration Clinic Director with research and analysis on long-term projects. The fellow may have limited opportunities for teaching in the classroom.

FedEx/United Airlines Resident Research Fellowship for 2009-2010

The International Aviation Law Institute of DePaul University College of Law invites applications for an appointment as FedEx/United Airlines Resident Research Fellow in the Institute for 2009-2010. The appointment will take effect on August 1, 2009, and run for one year.

The Institute is a Chicago-based academic center for the study of international aviation law and policy and is the first entity of its kind in the United States. The Fellowship was established in 2005 through the joint support of FedEx and United Airlines.

Duties will include researching and writing Institute publications and commentaries on national and global aviation law and policy issues, maintaining the Institute's aviation law and policy Internet weblog and the Institute's oral history project on U.S. airline deregulation, involvement in Institute conference activities in the United States and overseas, coordinating the Institute's relationships with its international academic partners, and briefing the Institute's Advisory Board of distinguished aviation leaders. The Fellowship may also include adjunct teaching duties, which will be separately compensated.

The successful applicant will have a J.D. degree and solid experience in high-level academic research. Knowledge of the U.S. and global aviation industry, or academic credentials in the civil aviation field, would be helpful.

Applications and all accompanying materials for the 2009-2010 FedEx/United Airlines Resident Research Fellowship will be accepted for consideration until 4:00 p.m., CDT, on Monday, June 15, 2009. Applications that are received or are incomplete after this date and time will be discarded. A selection will be made no later than Wednesday, July 1, 2009 and may include a personal interview.

Applications from May/June 2009 law school graduates will be considered. If requested by the Institute during the screening process, such applicants must submit official evidence of successful completion of the J.D. degree program.

Applications must include a cover letter, current resume/C.V. with employment history, writing sample, two letters of recommendation and an official law school transcript. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by law school professors, judges or attorneys to whom an applicant is personally known. Further, it is strongly suggested that those writing recommendations be individuals from whom the applicant has taken a law school class, or for whom the applicant has worked in a professional capacity.

With the exception of the law school transcript and the letters of recommendation, all materials must be submitted in a single package. Application materials are not returnable.

All application materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other correspondence are to be sent to:

Stephen B. Rudolph, M.Ed., J.D.

Executive Director

International Aviation Law Institute

DePaul University College of Law

25 E. Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, IL 60604

Stipend range is $25,000-$30,000 for the year. In addition, and at the Institute's option, an additional stipend may be offered for adjunct teaching duties.

If you have further questions or require additional information, please contact Stephen B. Rudolph (312/362-5769, srudolph@depaul.edu) at your earliest convenience.

The 2010-2012 ABA SECTION OF TAXATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public Service Fellowship program for 2010-2012 is now open. Applications must be received by August 1, 2009 to be considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to attend the Section's meeting in Chicago on September 25-26, 2009, and asked to participate in interviews on September 26, 2009.

The Public Service Fellowship program, which began in 2008, reflects the Section's desire to advance public service efforts in tax law, and to foster a more fair and equitable tax system. Pro Bono service has been an integral part of the Section's activities for many years. The Section actively encourages member participation in various Pro Bono efforts, holds numerous training sessions to that end, and devotes many of its resources to providing legal services to those in need. The Section recognizes the need for funding and fostering recent law school graduates or judicial clerks who wish to dedicate some portion of their professional careers to public service in tax.

For more information go to http://www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice/.

JUDICIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Federal Judicial Clerkship Opportunities for May 29, 2009

Judge J. Holmes, United States District Court, Little Rock, AR

Applications accepted: May 1, 2009 - October 15, 2009

Term Start: August 15, 2010

Judge A. Tashima, United States Court of Appeals, Pasadena, CA

Applications accepted: April 29, 2009 - September 7, 2009

Term Start: August 31, 2010

Judge Garland Burrell, United States District Court, Sacramento, CA

Applications accepted: April 30, 2009 - May 22, 2009

Term Start: May 18, 2009

Judge Gladys Kessler, United States District Court, Washington, DC

Applications accepted: April 28, 2009 - October 28, 2009

Term Start: August 28, 2010

Judge William Zloch, United States District Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Applications accepted: April 27, 2009 - July 3, 2009

Term Start: September 7, 2010

Judge Ann Williams, United States Court of Appeals, Chicago, IL

Applications accepted: April 27, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Term Start: January 3, 2011

Judge Maryanne Barry, United States Court of Appeals, Newark, NJ

Applications accepted: April 27, 2009 - October 27, 2009

Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Procter Hug, United States Court of Appeals, Reno, NV

Applications accepted: April 30, 2009 - September 15, 2009

Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Andrew Carter, United States District Court, Brooklyn, NY

Applications accepted: April 27, 2009 - May 7, 2009

Term Start: June 15, 2009

Judge Denise Cote, United States District Court, New York, NY

Applications accepted: April 29, 2009 - October 31, 2009

Term Start: September 1, 2010

Judge Denise Cote, United States District Court, New York, NY

Applications accepted: April 29, 2009 - October 29, 2009

Term Start: January 1, 2011

Judge Deborah Batts, United States District Court, New York, NY

Applications accepted: April 28, 2009 - September 11, 2009

Term Start: September 13, 2010

Judge Karen Moore, United States Court of Appeals, Cleveland, OH

Applications accepted: April 27, 2009 - September 22, 2009

Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge J. Joyner, United States District Court, Philadelphia, PA

Applications accepted: April 28, 2009 - September 4, 2009

Term Start: September 7, 2010

Judge Aleta Trauger, United States District Court, Nashville, TN

Applications accepted: April 28, 2009 - October 2, 2009

Term Start: August 31, 2010

Judge Harry Mattice, United States District Court, Chattanooga, TN

Applications accepted: April 29, 2009 - October 15, 2010

Term Start: August 30, 2010

Judge Diane Sykes, United States Court of Appeals, Milwaukee, WI

Applications accepted: May 1, 2009 - September 15, 2009

Term Start: August 16, 2010

Judge M. Margaret McKeown, United States Court of Appeals, San Diego, CA

Applications accepted: April 22, 2009 - October 22, 2009

Term Start: August 15, 2010

Judge Carlos Lucero, United States Court of Appeals, Denver, CO

Applications accepted: April 24, 2009 - October 1, 2009

Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge Janet Hall, United States District Court, Bridgeport, CT

Applications accepted: April 20, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Term Start: September 8, 2009

Judge Henry Kennedy, United States District Court, Washington, DC

Applications accepted: April 22, 2009 - September 1, 2010

Term Start: September 1, 2011

Judge John Steele, United States District Court, Fort Myers, FL

Applications accepted: April 20, 2009 - August 1, 2009

Term Start: August 10, 2009

Judge Ann Williams, United States Court of Appeals, Chicago, IL

Applications accepted: April 22, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Term Start: August 25, 2010

Judge James Loken, United States Court of Appeals, Minneapolis, MN

Applications accepted: April 24, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge James Orenstein, United States District Court, Brooklyn, NY

Applications accepted: April 25, 2009 - September 15, 2009

2 positions available:

Term Start: August 23, 2010

Term Start: October 4, 2010

Judge Anita Brody, United States District Court, Philadelphia, PA

Applications accepted: April 21, 2009 - October 21, 2009

Term Start: August 21, 2010

Judge Roger Wollman, United States Court of Appeals, Sioux Falls, SD

Applications accepted: April 24, 2009 - November 1, 2009

Term Start: August 15, 2010

Judge Emilio Garza, United States Court of Appeals, San Antonio, TX

Applications accepted: April 20, 2009 - October 15, 2009

Term Start: Aug 23, 2010

Judge Thomas Ellis, United States District Court, Alexandria, VA

Applications accepted: April 22, 2009 - April 22, 2009

Term Start: August 1, 2010

Judge Tommy Miller, United States District Court, Norfolk, VA

Applications accepted: April 22, 2009 - September 21, 2009

Term Start: August 22, 2010

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The State Attorney's Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit is Seeking an Attorney for Fall 2009

The State Attorney’s Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Assistant State Attorney for the fall of 2009. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Randy McGruther

Chief Assistant State Attorney

1700 Monroe Street, 3^rd Floor

Ft. Myers, FL 33901

Interviews are conducted quarterly. The next interviewing session will be held in June.

Public Interest INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

Legal Aid of Manasota Seeks Volunteers

Legal Aid of Manasota is a nonprofit organization providing free legal services to low-income residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties. Due to the current economic situation, they are experiencing an unprecedented demand for their services. Therefore, Legal Aid of Manasota is encouraging lawyers to consider volunteering in their offices in order to gain experience, while also providing a valuable public service. If you have any questions, you may contact:

Linda Harradine, Esq.
Executive Director
Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc.
1900 Main Street, Suite 302
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-0038

The Equal Justice Works Debt Relief Online Resource Center

Equal Justice Works has launched a new web resource for students and educators regarding student debt. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act - legislation that forgives student debt and limits monthly loan payments - becomes fully effective on July 1, 2009. Signed into law nearly two years ago, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act ("CCRAA") will now help thousands of recent graduates cope with student debt and enter public service.

To help college graduates and their advisors understand, qualify and take advantage of benefits under the CCRAA, Equal Justice Works has developed a free online resource center that provides a comprehensive overview of its provisions, as well as many practical tools including simple checklists, calculators, lists of loan repayment assistance programs, FAQs and podcasts.

Visit the Equal Justice Works Debt Relief online resource center at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/default.

Reproductive Justice Writing Contest Hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women

NAPW Law Student Writing Competition 2008-2009 Academic School Year

For all you law students out there, a fantastic reproductive justice writing contest is being hosted by the National Advocates for Pregnant Women ("NAPW"). They are giving out significant cash prizes, $1,000 for first prize, $500 and $250 for the runners up. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009.

Issues of concern to pregnant and birthing women have often been missing from discussion in law school courses and among reproductive rights activists. Thanks in large part to public education efforts by writers, filmmakers and community activists, there is an unprecedented amount of attention and momentum surrounding the rights of pregnant and birthing women. To advance these efforts further, NAPW has developed two writing contests. NAPW and numerous co-sponsors and supporters (to be announced) hope that these contests will leverage the enthusiasm and creativity of a new generation of feminist legal scholars, and spark critical thinking about the need to address childbirth and birthing rights as constitutional and human rights issues.

The first contest asks for a critical analysis of the absence of birthing rights issues from gender discrimination and feminist jurisprudence textbooks and curricula. The second contest asks students to develop legal theories that can be used to challenge policies banning pregnant women from having a vaginal birth after a prior caesarean section ("VBAC"). This topic will encourage students to address a growing problem that has received very little attention from the feminist legal community, both in academia and within the leading women's rights legal advocacy organizations.

Other questions about the contest? Send Inquiries to: writingcontest@advocatesforpregnantwomen.org.

Equal Justice Alliance Summer 2009 Externship

Equal Justice Alliance

Equal Justice Alliance is a coalition of organizations challenging the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and other similar legislation affecting the rights of individuals advocating for animals. The organization is now seeking students for its externship - Summer 2009 - 11 weeks, full-time or part-time.

Duties:

Conduct legal and fact research on civil liberties issues as they relate to protecting the rights of individuals advocating for animals, as well as working on issues relating to the Animal Welfare Act. This will involve researching and analyzing laws, liaising with bar associations, constitutional rights societies and the legal and legislative communities, organizing forums at law schools and bar associations to create awareness. Excellent writing, oral communication and research skills are required. Ideal for working at school or home.

The internships is unpaid, preferably for school credit or school fellowship/stipend.

If interested in applying, please send by email:

Resume

Cover letter (optional)

Brief writing sample (if possible)

For additional information, please visit www.equaljusticealliance.org.

Contact information:

Supervising Attorney - Odette J. Wilkens

owilkens@nyc.rr.com

718.575.8784

Job Fairs

Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair

The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair ("RMDLCF"), which will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado, provides an excellent forum for legal employers, law students and recent law school graduates to meet and discuss employment options. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to hire law students and recent graduates from culturally diverse backgrounds who have been traditionally under-represented in the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Note that, due to the current economic climate, the fair will include a new feature this year, which will allow employers to conduct interviews for open positions OR interviews only for informational purposes. Employers will specify which type of interview they are conducting in their job postings. Online registration is available on the RMDLCF's website (www.rmdlcf.com) until July 27, 2009. Additional job fair information also is available on the website. Please contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@law.miami.edu if you have any questions.

Hispanic National Bar Association Job Fair

The Hispanic National Bar Association ("HNBA") will host its 2009 Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico from September 2-6, 2009. As part of the Convention, the HNBA will once again host the largest Latino Job Fair in the country, providing law students with an opportunity to meet, interview and network with private, government and public interest employers from across the country. The Job Fair will be on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Hotel Albuquerque. Interviews will be scheduled in 30-minute intervals from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preregistration is available on the HNBA’s website and full registration will open soon. The deadline for full registration is scheduled for August 17, 2009. To preregister for the Job Fair and to obtain more information on it, please visit www.hnba.com, or contact the Job Fair Committee by emailing the ABA Representative at BeckerD2@staff.abanet.org. You also can contact Cristina Ortega at cortega@law.miami.edu if you have any questions.

The Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair

The Indianapolis Bar Association ("IBA") cordially invites fall 2009, 2L law students (graduating May 2011) to participate in the IBA Diversity Job Fair. They are seeking candidates who represent all aspects of diversity, who are looking for a one-of-a-kind legal community in a Midwestern city that has both cosmopolitan style and small-town charm.

Student Registration Information

Student registration runs from April 1, 2009 to July 10, 2009

Students will register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair via Symplicity’s web site at

https://law-indybar-csm.symplicity.com/students/. After the student submits his/her registration, an automatically-generated password will be provided, which will enable him/her to use the system throughout the next few months. Student registration deadline is July 10, 2009.

There is no fee for students to register for the IBA Diversity Job Fair

Don’t miss an opportunity to interview with the following Indianapolis employers!

(List current as of March 31, 2009)

Baker & Daniels LLP

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Bingham McHale LLP

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman PC

Frost Brown Todd LLC

Kightlinger & Gray LLP

Krieg DeVault LLP

Lewis Wagner LLP

Marion County Prosecutor’s Office

Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC

Office of the Indiana Attorney General

Scopelitis Garvin Hansen Light & Feary PC

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

REGISTER TODAY! (2) $2,500 scholarships will be presented to interviewing students!

Hotel Registration

The IBA Diversity Job Fair will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/INDWWES-Embassy-Suites-Indianapolis-Downtown-Indiana/index.do) in Indianapolis, IN, August 6-7, 2009. Room rates for students are $189.00 for both Thursday (August 6) and Friday (August 7) nights. Students will be responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements. Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-EMBASSY. Make sure you reference the IBA Diversity Job Fair to receive their group rate. If you need special accommodations, please contact Caren Chopp (cchopp@indybar.org; 317-269-2000). Hotel reservation deadline to receive the special rate is July 7, 2009.

Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

110 West Washington Street

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

Fax: 1-317-236-1816

Schedule of Events

Thursday, August 6, 2009

4-8 p.m. Student Registration, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

5:30-7 p.m. Welcome Reception, location to be determined

Friday, August 7, 2009

8 a.m. Registration Re-opens, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Interviews held in guest suites, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

11:45-1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

1:20-4 p.m. Interviews held in guest suites, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown

Interview Process

Interviews at the Job Fair are arranged as follows: Ten (10) of the fourteen (14) interviews will be pre-selected by the employer; the other four (4) interviews will be assigned, according to interest of the student. All interviews will be conducted at the Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown in individual guest suites.

About Indianapolis

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

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

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: www.indychamber.com/

The Indianapolis Star: www.indystar.com

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/

Indianapolis Colts: www.colts.com/

Indianapolis RCA Tennis Championships: www.rcatennis.com/

Indianapolis Indians: www.indyindians.com/

Indiana Sports Corporation: www.indianasportscorp.com/

Indianapolis Zoo: www.indianapoliszoo.com/

Indianapolis Museum of Art: www.imamuseum.org/

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: www.indianapolissymphony.org/

Arts Council of Indianapolis: www.indyarts.org

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

Indianapolis Bar Association: www.indybar.org

Indiana State Bar Association: www.inbar.org

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

The 2009 Boston Lawyers Group Job Fairs

On April 1, 2009, the Boston Lawyers Group (“BLG”) will commence student registration for the annual BLG Boston and Washington, D.C. Job Fairs for Law Students of Color.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Boston Job Fair for Law Students of Color

The InterContinental Hotel

510 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Washington D.C. Area Job Fair for Law Students of Color

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, DC

You can visit the BLG at www.thebostonlawyersgroup.com and click on Events for additional information. You can also go on the Student Portal to access the BLG Job Fair Brochure. BLG will be utilizing Symplicity to administer each fair. To Register, students should visit https://law-blg-csm.symplicity.com/students, complete the online form and upload a resume and transcript.

Please Note: The deadline to register and provide all relevant application materials has been changed to July 8, 2009.

The National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Job Fair

The National Black Prosecutors Association ("NBPA") is hosting its Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Marriot Memphis Downtown in Memphis, Tennessee. The goal of the NBPA's Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by providing a unique forum where law students, recent law graduates and experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state and federal levels.

The NBPA, established in 1983, is a professional member organization comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Their annual convention serves not only as a job fair forum, but as a comprehensive legal training program for prosecutors. This year’s 26^th annual conference will run from July 19, 2009 to July 25, 2009.

The Job Fair begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and check-in; interviews commence at 9:00 a.m. At the culmination of the Job Fair, there will be a reception for all Job Fair participants and Convention attendees. The reception will afford Job Fair attendees an additional opportunity to further network with prospective employers and experienced prosecutors. The Job Fair early registration fee for law students and 2009 law school graduates is $25.00; for laterals/licensed attorneys is $50.00. After March 31^st, the registration fee will be $50.00 for law students and 2009 graduates, and $75.00 for laterals/licensed attorneys. After June 12^th, the late registration fee will be $100.00 for law students and 2009 law school graduates, and $150.00 for laterals/licensed attorneys.

In addition to the Job Fair reception, all job fair participants are invited to attend a free career seminar entitled “Strategies for a Successful Interview”. The seminar will take place on Monday, July 20^th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Marriott Memphis Downtown, and will provide Job Fair participants with effective interviewing techniques.

Job Fair attendees are welcome to attend the entire conference. Students and 2009 law school graduates are invited to attend Conference seminars for free.

However, other events such as luncheons, dinners and receptions, must be paid for separately. For laterals/licensed attorneys who are members of the NBPA, the conference registration fee is $350.00. For laterals who are not members of NBPA, the fee is $500.00. The lateral registration fee includes all seminars, luncheons, dinners and receptions as well as the Job Fair.

To register for the Job Far, please complete an applicant registration form and submit it along with a resume and a check for the appropriate fee payable to the NBPA 26^th Annual Conference. After March 1^st, registration will also be available online with a credit card at www.blackprosecutors.org.

If lodging is needed, the Marriot Memphis Downtown has extended a special Job Fair rate for students of $79.00 per night for a double room for July 20^th and July 21^st. The number of rooms available at this special rate is limited, so book early! To make reservations, contact the Marriott Memphis Downtown directly at (901) 527-7300. Only registered Job Fair participants will be able to take advantage of this rate.

Additional information about the NBPA and its conference is available at www.blackprosecutors.org. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Tamesha Keel in the Career Development Office (CDO") at tkeel@law.miami.edu.

The NBPA List of Participating Employers and Applicant Registration Form can be accessed on the Student Portal.

The 5th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair

The 5th Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair ("HDLJF") will be held August 7-8, 2009, 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 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 Kansas City.

The HDLJF will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. It will kick off with an evening Welcome Reception on Friday, August 7th at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. 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 a special Keynote Speaker.

Please register as soon as possible after registration opens on March 26th. Students who register before May 25th will be entered into a drawing for prizes. The final deadline for registering is June 20th, 2009.

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

The 2009 IMPACT Career Fair

The 5^theAnnual IMPACT Career Fair

FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2009 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sheraton Crystal City Hotel – Arlington, VA

(Near National Airport)

The 2009 IMPACT Career Fair Registration Is Now Open!

Open to Fall 2009 Returning Law Students and All Graduates Nationwide

Students & Graduates - Register at http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/studentregistrationintro.cfm. The final deadline for registering is July 5th, 2009.

See the IMPACT website for full details, and employers who interviewed in 2008 at: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/welcome.cfm.