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5. Litigation Law Clerk - Tripp Scott, P.A. (Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Real Estate Taxation, Probate, Estate Planning, Employment Law, Finance) Ft. Lauderdale - Posting # 33798

6. Law Clerk - James F. Comander, P.A.. (Commercial Litigation) Miami - Posting # 33801

Attorney Positions

1. Court Program Specialist 2 - Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court , Administrative Office of the Courts - Domestic Violence Unit (Domestic Violence) Miami - Posting #97323

2. Attorney - Law Offices of Clinton D. Flagg (Litigation) Coral Gables - Posting #97329

3. Associate - Metellus-Hood & Associates, P.A. (Immigration Law, Personal Injury, Family Law, Matrimonial Law, Naturalization) Plantation - Posting #97331

4. Attorney -Frank R. Recker & Associates, Co. LPA. (Litigation, First Ammendment) Marco Island - Posting # 97332

5..Attorney - Shafer & Associates, P.A. (Real Estate, Family Law) Boca Raton - Posting #97341

6. Attorney -Michael P. Rudd & Associates, P.A. (Insurance Defense) Miami - Posting # 97344

Summer Opportunities

l. Summer Judicial Intern - US District Judge James I Cohn (Federal Court) Ft. Lauderdale - Posting # 33781

2. Summer Clerkship - Orange County Attorney's Office (Local, State & Federal Constitutional Law, Land Use, Environmental Law, Tax, Public Finances, Real Estate) Orlando - Posting # 33782

3. Legal Intern - National Trust for Historic Preservation (Environmental, Corporate, Non-Profit) Washington D.C. - Posting # 33787

4. Summer Judicial Intern -Honorable Judge Jose E. Martinez (Federal Court) Miami - Posting # 33789

5. Summer Legal Internship - US Department of Justice, Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (Litigation, Administration, Import/Export) Washington, D.C. - Posting # 33793

6. Summer Law Clerk - US Department of the Interior (Natural Resource, Water, Administration, Employment) Portland, Oregon - Posting # 33797

***For additional employment information, check our job postings database, available on line at www.law.miami.edu/cpc.

Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Intern Program (2L, 3L)

Applications for the spring Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Intern Program are available in CPC. The deadline is Monday, January 24, 2005. Please fill out the application, attach a resume and writing sample and turn it in to Liz Stack at CPC. The Judicial Intern Program of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit (Miami, Fl) places second and third year students in a direct working relationship with County and Circuit Judges in the Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile and Domestic Violence Divisions. The schedule by which the law student will intern will be determined between the student and the judge, however, a minimum of 5-10 hours per week is required. The program runs for 9 weeks. All those who fill out an application are automatically assigned a judge. Clerks are not permitted to work at any law firm or other legal agency while participating in this program. Please direct all questions to Liz Stack. There will be a short orientation on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in room 209. All those who fill out an application must attend.

Florida Bar Fellowship (1L, 2L)

The Florida Bar Legal Services Fellowship Program employs 20 full-time summer fellows for eleven weeks, to work in public interest law. The purpose is to involve recipients in the provision of high-quality , significant civil legal assistance to the poor in the critical areas of need. Factors considered in selections are experience in working with the low income community, academic achievement, writing skills and previous contact with and long-term commitment/interest in public service work. Stipends are $4000 for 1Ls and $5000 for 2Ls.

The Florida Bar fellowship applications are available in the Career Planning Center and are due to the Florida Bar by January 31, 2005.

US Patent & Trademark Internship Program (1L. 2L)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office Board of Appeals and Interferences Internship/Externship Program for law students is currently seeking applications for summer internships. The program will generally provide the participant with the following amazing opportunities:

Work under the supervision of an Administrative Patent Judge.
Particpate in the evaluation of ex parte appeals and the drafting of subsequent opinions.
Tour of the USPTO facilities
Visit to the CAFC and Supreme Court, when possible
Training at the USPTO's Patent Academy
Observe hearing(s) on patent appeal(s)
Training at the Board, under the guidance of a Program and Resources Administrator.

Applications must be received by the USPTO by January 31, 2005. For more information and application requirements, please visit http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/dcom/bpai/internship.htm

Palau Supreme Court Counsel Positions (3L, Grad)

The Palau Supreme Court is seeking applicants for Court Counsel positions. Palau, a small tropical island nation in Micronesia, is renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and unique marine life. Up to three (3) one-year contract Court Counsel positions are available beginning in the late summer to mid-fall 2005. Interviews will be held in early May 2005 at select locations in the United States. Interested applicants whose current employment does not end until 2006 may also apply at this time for positions that will become available in fall 2006. Deadline for submission of applications is March 15, 2005.
Court Counsel receive a salary of $35,000; free housing (furnished); free round-trip transportation for themselves, spouse and dependent children; free shipment of household goods and personal effects (max. $2,000 for married couple, $1,200 if single, each way); a $500 health insurance reimbursement; 8 hrs. annual and 4 hrs. sick leave earned each two week pay period; and the opportunity of a lifetime to have an unforgettable cultural and legal experience.
Interested persons should submit: a letter of application (including personal contact information); resume; list of three (3) references (including their contact information); and a writing sample. Send via U.S. First Class mail (rate is the same as to any U.S. state), to the attention of: Ms. Gloria Lonno; Executive Secretary to the Chief Justice
Palau Supreme Court; P.O. Box 248 ; Koror, Palau 96940.
(telephone: 011-680-488-2182; fax: 011-680-488-1597)

Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program

Application instructions and eligibility guidelines for the Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program are now available on the web site of The American Society of International Law at www.asil.org. Established in honor of Arthur C. Helton's remarkable career advocating for refugees and his many contributions to international law, this one-time program will assist students and young lawyers in need of modest sums (up to $1000) to pursue their first opportunities to engage in human rights work and research. The application deadline is January 31, 2005 and awards will be made by March 1, 2005.

Spring/Summer Judicial Internship (1L, 2L, 3L)

The Honorable Jose E. Martinez is currently seeking a 2L or 3L spring semester intern. The student must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours a week consistently for the entire semester. Research, writing and courtroom observance. Please send resume and cover letter ASAP to the judge at 301 N. Miami Avenue

Rm: 340, Miami, Fl 33128-7702. He is also seeking a summer intern (1L, 2L, 3L) and applications are accepted on a rolling basis starting immediately.

California Women's Law Center Fellowship (1L, 2L)

The California Women's Law Center is now accepting applications for the 2005 Harry A. Blackmun Memorial Public Interest Grant. The fellows summer work will include legal research, analysis and writing developing and implementing advocacy efforts and client interviewing for brief service, counsel and referral. The grantee will receive a $4,500 stipend. Applications are available at www.cwlc.org and are due by February 16, 2005.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

2005 Summer Intern Program (1Ls)

Interested in learning about federal securities laws? Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work at the SEC. Attorneys at the SEC bring civil enforcement actions against individuals and companies that break federal securities laws (i.e. insider trading, accounting fraud). They also work to ensure that companies' public offerings, proxy contents, tender offers and mergers comply with SEC rules and policies. As a summer intern, you will work alongside SEC attorneys and participate in seminars and workshops on various aspects of securities laws. Intern positions are available in the Washington D.C. office and regional offices, including the Southeast Regional Office in Miami. 1L applications for the 2005 Summer Intern Program must be postmarked by March 1, 2005. Early submission is encouraged!! To learn more, go to the SEC web-site at www.sec.gov/jobs or email Karen Warren at kwarren@law.miami.edu.

ABA John J. Curtin, Jr. Justice Fund 2005

Summer Legal Internship Program (1L, 2L)

The Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program is seeking motivated law student interns to apply for stipends available for the Summer 2005 Program. The Program will pay $2,500 stipend to students who spend the summer working for a bar association or legal services program designed to prevent homelessness or assist homeless or indigent clients or their advocates. Applications are due by March 25, 2005 and include a cover letter, resume and application form which is available at http://www.abanet.org/homless/curtin.html. For more information contact the ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty at (202)662-1694 or via e-mail at homless@abanet.org.

New Jersey Summer Public Interest Fellowship (1L, 2L)

Legal Services of New Jersey sponsors a paid intern program each summer for law students in New Jersey Public Interest legal organizations. The purpose of this program is to promote awareness of and commitment to careers in public interest by offering rewarding employment opportunities to law students. LSNJ will screen the applications to identify those with the greatest potential an commitment to public interest work. Interns are paid $450 per week for 1Ls and $600 per week for 2Ls. Applications are considered based on when they are received. Apply early! Decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning December 15. Applications are available on the organizations website at www.lsnj.org and in the Career Planning Center office.

ATTENTION Recent Grads:

Congratulations to all those of you who have passed the bar. We know that you worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment. Many of you are well into your job search. Please let us know what we can to help you out. Remember that we are here for you, and are available for resume review, career advice, mock interviews, and general resources. If you are still looking for a job - don't panic. There are many jobs out there, and we get information about more and more every day. If you have found a job - please let us know. If you know of a job for a classmate..... let us know about that as well! Good luck!