UM School of Law E-Newsletter

Phase II of the Fall 2008 On Campus Interview ("OCI") Program will take place from Monday, September 8 to Friday, October 31. As Phase II is longer than Phase I, it is divided into three sessions, the third of which will take place from Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 31.

To participate, you must complete the bidding process via the Symplicity system. Bidding for Phase II // Session III employers will begin Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EST and will conclude Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 11:00 p.m. EST. You may log onto Symplicity to view those employers participating in Phase II // Session III. Please keep in mind that you will only be able to view those employers accepting applications from your class year or LL.M. program. Likewise, you will only be able to submit bids to those employers accepting applications from your class year or LL.M. program.

To help you through the bidding process, the Career Development Office ("CDO") is providing you with detailed instructions on both the OCI program and the Symplicity system. The Fall 2008 On Campus Interview (OCI) Program Handbook is online or in hard copy at the CDO. Please take the time to read the Handbook to acclimate yourself with the Fall OCI process and the Symplicity system. For information related to the OCI program, please read the "General Information" section and FAQs. For specific instructions on how to view participating employers and bid using Symplicity, please read the "Student Guide to Symplicity." Reading this information before bidding will answer most of the questions you have, will minimize any problems you may encounter with the system and will make the bidding process much easier for you.

Attend the Information Session on the Florida Supreme Court Internship Program

Florida Supreme Court Internship Program

An information session regarding the spring 2009 Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students will be held on Tuesday, September 30^that 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. The application and selection processes will be discussed. Former interns will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their experiences at the Court. Pizza and drinks will be served.

Second and third-year students are eligible to apply to the spring 2009 program. First-year students are not eligible, but will be able to participate in the summer 2009 program and are welcome to attend the meeting. The application deadline is Monday, October 6^th.

If you are not able to attend the meeting but are interested in applying, you may pick up an application packet from the Career Development Office, Room A-112.

Interested in International Law - Attend Pathways to Employment in International Law

The Career Development Office Invites You to Attend

Pathways to Employment in International Law

Presented by

The American Bar Association and the Florida Bar International Law Sections

This program brings law students together with experienced practitioners to explore opportunities for employment in international law. A distinguished panel will share their experiences to help you:

• Learn about International Internship Opportunities

• Network with legal experts from around the world

• Understand other legal systems and cultures

• Become active in international organizations and societies

• Develop legal and interpersonal skills

Each Pathways panel consists of Section leaders from diverse backgrounds who give advice and guidance on gaining practical experience and improving legal and networking skills, as well as sharing their own paths to careers in International Law.

Details

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Student Lounge

RSVP: If you plan to attend, please stop by the CDO and sign up for the panel at the reception desk.

Please RSVP by Friday, October 10, 2008.

Reception to Immediately Follow the Program. Refreshments Will Be Served.

The ABA International Law Section and China Committee

Interested in a career in international law and specifically in China-related matters? The ABA's International Law Section and its China committee could be for you!

Student membership in the ABA is $25.00. Once a member, students can join the International Law Section and its China Committee for free.

The ABA, and the International Law Section offers opportunities for career development, networking and advancing your knowledge in crucial areas. The International Law Section has a variety of areas in which you can get involved and begin meeting contacts. The China Committee has substantial China-related resources at your disposal - beginning with its global network of people in the United States, China and elsewhere.

To become a member of the ABA, go to http://www.abanet.org/join/ and select the student option. For help on joining, or if you'd like to get involved with the International Law Section or the China Committee, please feel free to contact Justin Evans.

Florida Bar Board Certification information Session

After only five years, many lawyers can demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and excellence in practice by seeking board certification. The Florida Bar now offers 22 specialty practice areas for board certification. Board Certified Marital & Family Lawyer Terry L. Fogel -- of Fogel Rubin & Fogel -- will be here to discuss the benefits of board certification and how to start preparing now.

This event takes place on October 2^{nd at} 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. Pizza lunch provided!

Skadden Arps Networking Reception in NY (Foreign-Trained LL.M. students)

On Thursday, November 6, Skadden Arps is holding a networking reception for European trained LL.M. students that may have an interest in working in one of their many offices throughout Europe (Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Moscow, Munich, Paris and Vienna) after graduation. The following are the event details:

Event Details:

Who: European trained LL.M. students with interest in working in one of Skadden's European offices after graduation

What: Networking Reception

Where: Skadden's New York office located at Four Times Square on 42nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway

When: Thursday, November 6, starting at 6:00pm

For additional information, please pick up firm letter at the CDO office.

Dade County Bar Association Law Student Membership

The Dade County Bar Association ("DCBA") offers a law student membership for students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school but who are not yet a member of the Florida Bar or the bar of some other state and have not yet actively engaged in the practice of law in Dade County.

The Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section ("DCBA/YLS") provides many opportunities for law student members to network at its various events throughout the year.

Membership is $25.00 and can be obtained by filling out a law student membership application.

To learn more about the DCBA /YLS and its events before deciding to join as a law student member, please contact Alice Sims of the DCBA office at (305) 371-2220.

The ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law Launches Online National Directory

The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law recently launched an online national directory that allows students to easily search ABA-accredited law schools to find out which schools offer courses and clinical programs in disability or mental health law. Also, employers can use it as a reference to recruit upcoming lawyers who have a concentration in these areas. In addition, the directory supplies related information including: student organizations for law students with disabilities and contact information for the school office that assists these students. To view the directory, go to www.abanet.org/disability/lawschools.

Save the Date: Small Firm Interview Program, March 2009

The Second Annual Small Firm Interview Program sponsored by the Florida Bar General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section will be held on March 21, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with its annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. The program will enable employers to interview law students and recent graduates from all of Florida’s law schools.

Information will be available late fall at http://www.gpssf.org/convention.php.

Comparative Law LL.M. Student workshops

As in past years, the Career Development Office is participating in several luncheon workshops for Comparative Law LL.M. Students. The following is a list of these programs for the Fall semester, along with their respective dates, times and locations for each event. We encourage all of you to attend as many of these workshops as possible. We also invite you to schedule an appointment soon with Teresa Rodriguez, your advisor in our office, in order to start discussing your various career options and job searches.

· October 9th - Networking - 12:30 – 2:00pm (Room 216B)

· October 23rd - Cover Letters 12:30 – 2:00pm (Room 216B)

· October 31st - International Student Interview Programs’ Deadline for student registration and interview schedule requests

Fall 2008 OCI Resources

With Fall 2008 OCI here, the Career Development Office has compiled a number of useful resources during this time. All of the following materials are available in the CDO Resource Library, in the paper holder located to the left of the copy machine.

o Fall OCI Checklist

o Fall OCI Myths and Legends

o Fall OCI Bidding and Interview Dates

o Get Ready for OCI Workshops

o Habits of Highly Effective Summers (article)

o Help! My Grades Stink! (article)

o Job Fair Information (2008)

o NALP Open Letter to Law Students

o NALP Travel Expense Reimbursement Form

o Steps to Follow when Applying to Large Law Firms

o Steps to Follow when Applying to Small and Mid-Sized Firms

o Student Guide to Symplicity

o Student Professionalism During the Interview Season: A Quick Guide to Your Ethical Responsibilities in the Offer and Decision-Making Process (NALP article)

o Utilizing Online Resources to Conduct Online Searches

Callback Resources

The CDO Callback Guide providing useful tips on how to handle the callback process is available on the CDO website (www.law.miami.edu/cdo) and in hard copy in the CDO Resource Library. The Callback Guide also features a copy of the NALP Travel Expense Reimbursement Form (for callback-related expenditures), the NALP Open Letter to Law Students and the article "Student Professionalism During the Interview Season: A Quick Guide to Your Ethical Responsibilities in the Offer and Decision-Making Process."

The NALP Timing Guidelines are standards many firms use to determine when a student must accept an offer. The guidelines have been changed for the 2008-2009 school year. It is important that students are aware of and understand the timelines so that they meet every offer deadline. To learn more about the guidelines, please visit the NALP website at www.nalp.org. To view the guidelines in full, please visit www.nalp.org/content/index.php?pid=16#part5. If you have any questions about the new guidelines, please speak with your advisor.

New NALP Directory Web User Guide

NALP has announced the creation of a new Web User Guide for students and alumni using the www.nalpdirectory.com website. This new Web User Guide is available in PDF at www.nalp.org/assets/1283_userguide2008.pdf, and is linked from the FAQ page of the NALPDirectory.com site.

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

Working This Fall?

2L, 3L and LL.M. Students: Are you interested in working part-time this semester? The ABA allows law students to work up to 20 hours a week after their first year. Whether you want to gain practical experience, earn a little money or both, working part-time can be a very rewarding experience.

A wide variety of employers hire law students for part-time school year positions including law firms, corporations, members of the judiciary, federal, state and local government agencies and public interest organizations.

School year opportunities are posted on the Symplicity job posting database. In the "Position Type" drop down menu, select "Part-Time Positions (Non OCI)" to filter your search.

For those interested in a part-time internship with a judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, please consider participating in the CDO's Fall Judicial Intern Program. Applications are available in the CDO and are due on Friday, September 5.

Reviewed Symplicity and haven't found anything you like? Talk to your career advisor about conducting a fall semester job search. Not every opportunity is advertised and your advisor can help tailor your search towards the practice area you are most interested in.

U.S. Department of State 2009 Student Internship Program

U.S. Department of State Student Internships

(Spring, Summer, Fall)

The United States Department of State is now accepting applications for the Summer 2009 Student Internship Program. What could a student internship mean to you at the U.S. Department of State? It is an opportunity for you to get an inside look at the different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign affairs. Think of it as taking a career test ride before you actually have to decide what you are going to do with your life. You can also gain valuable work experience that will help you in virtually every endeavor, whether you choose to work in government or in the private sector. Some of the interns work in Washington, DC, and others have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas. Positions are both paid and unpaid, and many are available during spring, summer or fall.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be:

a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizenship and good academic standing are required, along with the successful completion of a background investigation, and the ability to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance . Random drug testing will be performed.
a Student. A student is an individual who has been accepted for enrollment, or who is enrolled as a degree-seeking student in an accredited college or university
a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school.) An applicant is considered a junior if he/she will have completed all sophomore credits (60 or more hours or 90 quarter hours) by the time the internship begins will be entering at least the junior year immediately completion of the internship.

IMPORTANT: You are eligible to apply for the Department's internship program if you have not yet completed your registration at a college or university for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school) or are awaiting an admissions determination for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school). However, if selected for an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment, for studies in the semester or quarter immediately following the internship before you can begin your internship.

A broad range of academic majors is sought in areas such as Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Information Management, Journalism and Biological, Physical or Engineering Sciences; intern duties and responsibilities vary according to post or office assignment, from scientific/technical tasks to administrative projects to logistical support.

For overseas assignments, applicants must present evidence of medical insurance coverage. All students must be available to begin their internship within the appropriate application timetable.

For additional information, and to start the online application process, visit the following link:

http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP.

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 3, 2008.

Summer LGBT Rights Internship

The QLaw Foundation Public Interest Summer Grant funds innovative public interest projects that benefit the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (“LGBT”) community and/or people living with HIV/AIDS. The focus of the grant is to address unmet legal needs and to help ensure that the next generation of legal advocates for LGBT rights develops the critical skills necessary to develop careers in the public interest. Previous grant projects include the development of a Washington state-focused GLBT “Know Your Rights” booklet and a research and policy analysis internship with the Northwest Women’s Law Center.

Qualifications

Law students who seek summer internships promoting LGBT rights or the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS may apply. QLaw gives preference to:

• Students attending Washington state law schools or those seeking internships for the benefit of Washington state residents.

• Students with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to LGBT rights and/or the rights of persons living with

HIV/AIDS.

The QLaw Foundation values diversity and encourages all interested students to apply.

Projects and Organizations

Students are encouraged to create their own projects and connect with sponsoring organizations well in advance of the application deadline. The QLaw Foundation will offer applicants a list of sponsoring organizations that have projects addressing issues relevant to LGBT rights or the rights of people with HIV/AIDS. These organizations are existing 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, or government agencies with staff attorneys who are qualified and available to supervise the student.

Applications will be available at www.q-law.org in November 2008, and must be submitted by March 20, 2009.

For more information about the application process, go to www.q-law.org, or contact:

Cynthia Buhr

Grant Subcommittee Chair & QLaw Foundation Board of Directors

206-328-8048

cynthia@spenceranderson.com

MTV Networks is Seeking Interns for the Fall 2008 Semester

MTV Networks is currently seeking interns to join their legal department for the Fall 2008 Semester. The MTV Networks Internship allows students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the entertainment industry. Students will work in an innovative, fast-paced and professional environment while earning college credits. An MTV internship gives students the opportunity to explore the creative and corporate facets of MTV.

This Internship Program is unpaid and students are required to receive academic credit through their college/university. Spanish language skills preferred. The following documents must be submitted as part of the application process: 1)A letter on school letterhead verifying that you are enrolled in an Internship class for credit. (can be from your teacher, advisor, dean or registrar's office... 2)A copy of your resume and cover letter. 3) Transcripts (can be unofficial) 4) 2 Letters of recommendation from a school teacher/counselor or previous employer.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO INTERNSHIP@MTVSTAFF.COM OR FAXED TO 305-535-3811.

Law Student Union Summer - sponsored by the American federation of labor and congress of industrial organizations ("AFL-CIO")

Check Out

Law Student Union Summer

Sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

Law Student Union Summer ("LSUS") is a unique and exciting 10-week internship for law students that combines front-line legal work with grass-roots organizing in real, on-going campaigns by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ("AFL-CIO") affiliated unions in various regions of the country.

In addition to legal research and writing, LSUS interns are involved in community out-reach, member mobilization, corporate and other non-legal research, legislative campaigns and general litigation. Responsibilities may include interviewing workers and drafting memoranda with factual and legal analysis in connection with presenting evidence to the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") in unfair labor practice investigations and administrative hearings. Similar work may be performed in connection with wage and hour violations, discrimination claims, immigration issues, environmental regulations, and consumer protection, and workers’ compensation and/or other issues that may arise during organizing or contract campaigns. Organizing activities, including canvassing, planning and implementing solidarity-building activities, and participating in meetings and home visits, are another primary component of the program. Travel may be required; work will vary from placement to placement.

Interns work on-site, at locations throughout the country [NOT in Washington, D.C.]. The weekly stipend is $600 and transportation and housing are provided. Interns are supervised by attorneys and union organizers. The program starts on June 1, 2009 and runs through August 7, 2009.

ELIGIBILITY:

First or second year student at an accredited law school.
Demonstrated interest in labor law.
Preferred: Successful completion of labor law courses; experience in organizing and activism, with community, political, campus or other social justice organizations.
Available for placement at the location assigned* and able to complete the entire 10-week program, from June 1, 2009 through August 7, 2009.

LSUS EXPECTS LSUS INTERNS TO:

Work with the union at the location assigned by the LSUS program.
Perform work as directed by the sponsoring union.
Complete the entire 10-week program.
Attend a three-day orientation and training at the beginning of the program (expenses paid).
Post weekly on-line journal entries.
Complete a final LSUS evaluation summarizing the LSUS experience and offering constructive criticism for LSUS 2010.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Application, cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial), and references with complete and current contact information. Applications may be accessed online and are also available in the CDO office.
Submit by mail, e-mail, facsimile, or online to:

AFL-CIO Law Student Union Summer

Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO

815 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202/637-5336

Online: http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/lsus

Email: nschiffer@aflcio.org; Fax: 202/637-5323

Application deadline: October 20, 2008 for 2Ls; January 26, 2009 for 1Ls

The Coral Gables City Attorney is Seeking Interns for the Academic Year

The Coral Gables City Attorney is seeking interns to work throughout the academic year, 5-20 hours/week. The interns will have an opportunity to assist attorneys with their caseloads, conduct legal research and writing and observe court proceedings. Most issues deal with Constitutional Law, specifically First Amendment freedoms.

For additional information, please see Job Posting ID #4201.

Graduate Opportunities

Resources for Recent Graduates

Recent graduates - congratulations on graduating and completing the bar exam!

The CDO annually compiles and reports employment statistics to the American Bar Association ("ABA") and to NALP, The Association for Legal Career Professionals. This data will be used to determine the law school's national ranking. Therefore, we encourage each graduate to fill out a Graduate Employment Survey.

The Graduate Employment Survey can now be accessed on Symplicity. To fill out the survey, please log on and select "Profile" from the top navigation bar. Then select the "Graduate Employment Survey" tab and complete as much information as you can. You can save your changes as well as review and edit your information at any time. Please note that your survey responses are completely confidential. If you do not have your Symplicity login information, please email the CDO with your name, graduation month and year and preferred email address. Please allow up to two (2) business days for a response.

In addition to providing our office with vital statistical information, your completion of the survey will help the CDO provide you with specific assistance if you are still conducting a job search. The CDO offers comprehensive services for alumni including access to individual career counseling. To schedule an appointment, please call (305) 284-2668.

In addition, your account with Symplicity will always remain active, giving you access to the job posting database and the multitude of post-graduate opportunities listed. Other resources specifically useful to graduates:

The CDO Alumni Guide is geared specifically for the post-graduation job search, whether for your first job after graduation or your fourth.

The Intercollegiate Job Bank, a database of post-graduate job postings from around the country. This is a particularly useful tool for out-of-area job searches. The Job Bank is password protected. Please email the CDO for login information.

Reciprocity with other law schools around the country. For more information, please review the UM reciprocity policy. Please note that reciprocity is generally suspended nationwide from August 1 - November 30 due to fall recruiting.

More information on alumni resources is available in the alumni section of the CDO website.

Updating Your Resume as a Recent Graduate

Recent graduates - it is very important that you update your resume to reflect your bar membership status in its various stages, from sitting for the bar to being admitted. The CDO Alumni Guide provides information on how to make these updates. If you have any questions or would like someone to review your updated resume, please do not hesitate to contact one of our advisors.

As a reminder, the CDO annually compiles and reports employment statistics to the American Bar Association (ABA) and to NALP, The Association for Legal Career Professionals. This data will be used to determine the law school's national ranking. Therefore, we encourage each graduate to fill out a Graduate Employment Survey.

The Graduate Employment Survey can now be accessed on Symplicity. To fill out the survey, please log on and select "Profile" from the top navigation bar. Then select the "Graduate Employment Survey" tab and complete as much information as you can. You can save your changes as well as review and edit your information at any time. Please note that your survey responses are completely confidential. If you do not have your Symplicity login information, please e-mail the CDO with your name, graduation month and year and preferred email address. Please allow up to two (2) business days for a response.

Finally, don't forget that the CDO is here for you during your post-graduate job search. Do not hesitate to contact our office for assistance.

Advertised Positions

TRUSTS & ESTATES in Sarasota. Williams Parker, founded in 1925, is seeking Trust and Estates attorneys with 1 to 15 years T & E experience in complex matters. LL.M. or CPA required. Superior academics only. kwalker@williamsparker.com.

PUNTA GORDA AV rated law firm seeks litigation associate. This is an excellent opportunity for direct client contact and professional growth in an historic waterfront community. Excellent research and writing skills and positive attitude required. Please send resume and writing sample to Warren Ross at warren.ross@wotitzkylaw.com or fax to (941) 639-2197.

LEGAL EDITOR. LRP Publications seeks a Legal Editor to work in its Palm Beach Gardens office. The Legal Editor will summarize cases that apply to disability law and EEO for newsletters. Must have a JD degree. Also need strong writing skills. LRP offers a comprehensive benefit pkg. and a casual environment. Send resume to kbliss@lrp.com, or apply at www.lrp.com.

FORT LAUDERDALE AV rated firm seeks an attorney with 0 to 2 years of experience to assist in the foreclosure practice. You need to be willing to travel regularly to attend hearings in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as other counties in the state. The position requires a team player who can work well with the support staff, is comfortable with a large caseload and is organized and detail oriented. You also must be extremely computer literate, as our office maintains a case management system that directs our workflow and uses only computerized case files. You must be admitted to the Florida bar to be considered for this position. Please send resumes to dbatchelder@smith-hiatt.com, or fax to 954-564-9252, attention Dawn Batchelder.

ASSOCIATE POSITION: AV rated Board Certified Civil Trial firm seeks associate for expanding litigation/appellate practice. Must have superior academic credentials and exceptional research/writing skills. Law review or similar experience required. Must be member of Florida Bar. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume and writing samples to Barnett & Gacio, 813/224-9808, or e-mail kbarnett@barnettandgacio.com.

CONSTRUCTION AND real estate law firm seeks additional litigation associate. Busy practice offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and partnership. Excellent career and training opportunities with Fla. Bar Certified attorney. Competitive salary and benefits. Must be member of Florida Bar. Send resume and salary requirements in confidence to fax: (850) 244-4488, or e-mail: mike@crewlaw.com. Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

Deborah T. Poritz 2009 Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship

Deborah T. Poritz

2009 Summer Public Interest legal Fellowship, New Jersey

Legal Services of New Jersey ("LSNJ") will sponsor a paid internship program during the summer of 2009. The fellowship, offered to rising second and third-year law students is to promote awareness of, and commitment to, careers in public interest law by offering rewarding employment opportunities to law students. Placements are for a 10-week period, and are paid at the weekly rate of $550 for rising 2L’s and $750 for rising 3Ls. The program is competitive and seeks people who have a demonstrated commitment to helping the disadvantaged through their prior work, extracurricular activities and volunteer efforts.

To apply, complete an LSNJ Summer Intern application which is available at the CDO on line at http://www.lsnj.org/internprog.htm. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received, and hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis, starting in the fall of 2008. Interested students are encouraged to apply early.

First Amendment and Media Staff Attorney/Fellowship

STAFF ATTORNEY/GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOW

FIRST AMENDMENT AND MEDIA LAW

The Institute for Public Representation ("IPR") invites applications for a two-year position starting in August 2009 as a Staff Attorney/Graduate Teaching Fellow in First Amendment and Media Law.

Requirements:

· an interest and background, either through courses or work experience, in communications law, media law, freedom of speech or related fields;

· a commitment to doing work in the public interest;

· strong legal writing and communication skills; and

· an interest in teaching law students in a clinical setting (past teaching or clinical experience is especially valuable).

The position will start in mid-August 2009 and end in August 2011. It pays an annual stipend of at least $50,520. Graduate fellows/staff attorneys are awarded an LL.M. in Advocacy upon completion of the two-year term.

To apply, submit the following:

· a resume;

· a law school transcript;

· a writing sample;

· two letters of recommendation from law school teachers or attorneys who are familiar with the candidate’s work; and

· a statement (not longer than two pages double-spaced) setting forth the reasons for their interest in the position.

Applications must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2008.

Send all materials to:

Angela J. Campbell

Institute for Public Representation

Georgetown Law

600 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

Re: Fellowship Program

After reviewing the application materials, candidates will be selected to be interviewed at the offices of the Institute for Public Representation. While IPR cannot pay candidates’ travel expenses, they will try to arrange interviews at a time convenient for candidates’ schedules.

Additional literature and information regarding this opportunity is available in the CDO.

GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER CLINICAL FELLOWSHIPS

The Georgetown University Law Center is pleased to announce the availability of 15 to 17 clinical graduate fellowships commencing in the summer of 2009. Unique in American legal education, Georgetown Clinical Graduate Teaching Fellowships offer new and experienced attorneys alike the opportunity to combine study with practice in the fields of clinical legal education and public interest advocacy. Each fellowship is associated with one of the Law Center's clinical programs, and each program varies in purpose, requirements, and duties. All of the clinical fellowships, however, share a common goal: to provide highly motivated lawyers the chance to develop skills as teachers and legal advocates within an exciting and supportive educational environment.

Fellows enroll in a two-year program during which they are in residence at a particular Georgetown clinic. Fellows directly supervise J.D.

students enrolled in the clinics, assist in teaching clinic seminars, and perform work on their own cases or other legal matters. Fellowships usually begin in the late summer, with an intensive orientation designed to introduce fellows to clinical teaching methods. The orientation is part of a year-long teacher training course, entitled Elements of Clinical Pedagogy. Upon completing the requirements for graduation, fellows are awarded the degree of Master of Laws (Advocacy). We are currently seeking fellows to work in the following areas: appellate litigation; communications law; criminal defense; domestic violence; environmental law; housing and community development; international women's human rights; juvenile delinquency; legislative lawyering; trade policy and health care policy; political asylum and street law.

The fellowship program currently offers an annual stipend of approximately $50,500 (taxable), plus all tuition and fees in the LL.M. program. Health insurance and other benefits are also provided. As graduate students, fellows are eligible for deferment of their student loans during their two years in the fellowship. They may also be eligible for their law school's loan repayment assistance program.

With the exception of fellows in the Center for Applied Legal Studies and the Street Law Program, all fellows must be members of the D.C. bar.

Fellowship applicants who are admitted to a bar elsewhere must apply to waive into the D.C. bar upon accepting their fellowship offer. The Law Center will reimburse the expense of waiving into the D.C. bar incurred by those fellows who have already taken the bar exam elsewhere prior to accepting their fellowship offer.

Applications must be sent directly to the director of the clinic or program in which the fellowship is sought and not to the Graduate Programs Admissions Office. Application deadlines vary by fellowship.

For descriptions of each fellowship and a list of application deadlines, please visit our web site at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/fellowships.html, or request a brochure by e-mailing us at clinics@law.georgetown.edu or calling (202) 662-9100. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Echoing Green Fellowships

VISIONARIES WANTED: Echoing Green Fellowships

Do you have an incredible, new idea that could change your community, country, or world?
Are you an entrepreneur who won't rest until your idea has been brought to life? Or a leader who has recently started an organization to do just that?

If so, apply for an Echoing Green Fellowship. You could receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and support to launch a new organization that turns your innovative idea for social change into action.

Follow in the footsteps of the founders of Teach For America, City Year, and over 450 other social change organizations around the world and apply online. The 2009 fellowship application opens September 17, 2008.

Watch the video: http://www.echoinggreen.org/video

Find out whether you qualify: http://www.echoinggreen.org/shouldyouapply

Get notified when the application opens: http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/apply

Questions? Contact: apply@echoinggreen.org.

The Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program

Applications for the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program ("WLPPFP") at the Georgetown University Law Center are now available. For more information regarding the fellowship programs, visit: www.law.georgetown.edu/wlppfp. Please contact Tamesha Keel at tkeel@law.miami.edu for the application.

The application deadline for WLPPFP, which is for lawyers from the United States, is Friday, October 31.

The Greenwall Fellowship Program in Bioethics and Health Policy

The Greenwall Fellowship Program in Bioethics and Health Policy, an interdisciplinary program sponsored jointly by Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, is offering interdisciplinary, two-year Fellowships for early-career legal scholars with outstanding potential. Appointments will begin in September 2009.

The Greenwall Fellowship uniquely combines opportunities for in-depth, mentored research and high-impact public service. Each Fellow will undertake an individualized program of independent research and writing, complemented by a public-service experience in a health policy setting of the Fellow’s choosing. Fellows will also enjoy ample opportunity for scholarly interaction (including participation in faculty research workshops) with a broad range of faculty at Georgetown (in the Law Center, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the Philosophy Department) and at Johns Hopkins (in the Berman Institute of Bioethics, the Philosophy Department, the School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health), as well as with scholars at leading Washington “think tanks.” Past Fellows have moved on to faculty appointments at leading law schools, as well as high-profile positions in government (including a White House Fellowship and Congressional staff positions).

The stipend will be approximately $57,000 per year. No prior health law or bioethics experience is required. Please send a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a writing sample, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a personal statement to: Dr. Ruth Faden, Greenwall Fellowship Program, c/o Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 740, Baltimore, MD 21201. The personal statement should include a proposed agenda for scholarship or research (this need not be detailed, but you should articulate the core idea you would like to develop or the research question you want to investigate). It should also address: (1) unique dimensions of your background, (2) the evolution of your research and other professional interests, and (3) how the Greenwall Fellowship might contribute to your ability to fulfill your career aspirations.

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2008. For further information, please visit the Academic Training section of www.bioethicsinstitute.org. Additional inquiries may be directed to fellows@jhsph.edu.

ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowships

Applications being accepted for ABA Section of Taxation Public Service Fellowships

The ABA Section of Taxation is pleased to announce their new Public Service Fellowship award program, developed to address the need for tax legal service assistance around the country, and to foster an interest in tax-related public service for those lawyers who participate.

The Public Service Fellowships are open to recent J.D. and LL.M. graduates, and judicial clerks who commit to working in tax-related public interest, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations for two years. Applicants must select and arrange employment with those organizations prior to applying for the Fellowship, and must confirm that their work will involve taxation or the administration of tax law. Up to two Fellowships will be awarded each year, and the Section will fund the salary, benefits and law school debt service (when applicable) for each awardee. The Section is now accepting applications for the 2009 Fellowships.

The deadline to apply is October 15, 2008.

The Tax Section encourages its members to participate in pro bono work. The Fellowship program is one more way that the Section can provide a meaningful way for members to give back to their communities. Detailed information, and a downloadable application, is available at http://www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice/.

JUDICIAL OPPORTUNITIES

1L Judicial Clerkship and Internship Information Session

Have you ever considered working with a Judge? Would you like to experience court before you graduate? Judicial Internships are a great way to start you legal career!

Please join the Career Development Office for an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 11th at 12:30 in Room 309 to learn about how you can intern with a Judge while in law school and get tips for planning for a clerkship in the future.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in a Career in Government?

Working for the government at the federal, state or local level can be extremely rewarding and a great way to start your legal career. Government opportunities present themselves throughout the school year, with some deadlines coming up as soon as next week. To best prepare for a government job search, it is best to sit down with an advisor to discuss the steps you need to take so that you do not miss any important opportunities. In addition, you should consult the following useful resources:

The Government Honors and Internship Handbook provides a thorough list of summer and post graduation opportunities for 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls at the local, state and federal government level. The handbook also provides useful charts listing opportunities by class year, deadline and whether the positions are paid/unpaid (in the case of internships). The site is password protected. For the login information, please contact your advisor.

The NALP Federal Legal Employment Guide contains information on legal jobs with federal agencies, tips on how to conduct a job search and information on government benefits including loan repayment assistance.

Government employers often post opportunities on Symplicity and/or participate in the Fall and Spring OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact programs. Be sure to visit Symplicity to review the job postings and OCI offerings often.

Opportunities With the Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the Summer 2009 Student Internship Program. Applications must be completed online by November 3, 2008. A State Department internship is an opportunity for you to get an inside look at the different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign affairs.

In addition, the Department of State sponsored Critical Language Scholarship ("CLS") Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in eleven critical need foreign languages for summer 2009. The CLS Program was launched in 2006 to offer intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. In 2007, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian institutes were added along with increased student capacity in the inaugural language institutes. In 2009, Azerbaijani will be offered at the intermediate and advanced levels.

The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Chinese, Persian or Russian) for U.S. citizens. More information is available on the CLS website. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 14, 2008.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Attorney Honor Program for 2009

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") is pleased to announce its 2009 Attorney Honor Program which is designed to hire the most highly qualified recent law school graduates and judicial clerks for permanent positions with various offices in the Commission. Attorneys selected for the Honor Program will be given a variety of assignments within the Commission, as well as the opportunity to engage in a temporary detail to the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"). The Commission is especially seeking those students with a dedicated interest in public interest work, as well as experience in the labor and employment law areas.

The Honor Program application booklet is available online at www.eeoc.gov. It explains in detail the Honor Program and how to apply. The deadline for applying to the program is October 3, 2008.

Public Interest Information

Loan Forgiveness and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act

Confused about the College Cost Reduction and Access Act? Equal Justice Works has a comprehensive list of resources to help you decipher this new legislation.

Working in public service and not sure if you qualify for the College Cost Reduction and Access Act? The Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employment Checklist helps graduates evaluate their student loans to determine whether they can benefit from this new federal student loan forgiveness program. For additional information, visit Equal Justice Works' website at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resource/ccraa.

Public Defender Internships and Post-Graduate Jobs

There is now a new Public Defender Handbook for students looking for public defender internships and post-graduate jobs. You can download the Handbook from PSLawNet at http://pslawnet.org/uploads/NYU_PD_Handbook--public_version_August_2008.pdf.

The Handbook has two main sections: 1) FAQ's about the hiring process for internships and permanent jobs, with very specific examples of simulations and hypothetical questions; and 2) a listing and brief description (e.g., application process, training provided, etc.) of the major public defender offices that regularly hire post-graduate attorneys.