Career Planning Center Update

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW

www.law.miami.edu/cpc

 

October 11, 2004

Table of Contents:

OCI Information

ABA Public Sector Lawyer Career Panel

Equal Justice Works Conference

FBI On Campus

Attorney General's Honors Program

Supreme Court Intern Program

South Miami-Kendall Bar Luncheons

Presidential Management Fellowship Program

Government Opportunities

Recent Grads

Job Opportunities


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

The Career Planning Center sponsors many programs throughout the year.  There are many programs that are coming up in the next few weeks, and we hope to see many of you in attendance!  All programs start at 12:30 unless otherwise noted.

1.  Public Sector Lawyer Career Panel Sponsored by The Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division of the ABA, October 14,  Room 110

2. FBI Program Room October 21 room 352

3.  Attorney General Honors Program October 20

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

(The following is a sampling of the job postings we have received recently)

Law Clerk Positions

 l.. Law Clerk -Aran Correa & Guarch, P.A. ( Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury) Coral Gables- Posting #33663

2.  Law Clerk - Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC (Litigation) Coral Gables - Posting # 33664

3. Law Clerk -Bierman Shohat  (Criminal Law) Miami - Posting #33666

4.  Law Clerk - Spencer G. Morgan, P.A. (Personal Injury, Insurance) Miami Lakes - Posting # 33667

5.  Law Clerk - Miller Kagan Rodriguez and Silver (Insurance Defense, Labor & Employment, Worker's Compensation) Coral Gables - Posting # 33671

6.  Law Clerk - Ali & Associates, PLLC (Immigration, Business Law) West Palm Beach - Posting # 33674

 Attorney Positions

1. Staff Attorney - U.S.Court of Appeals Third District (Federal Appellate Law) Philadelphia, PA - Posting #97051

2. Associate - Powers, McNalis & Torres  (Insurance Defense) West Palm Beach - Posting #97054

3. Attorney - Weiss Serota, Helfman, Pastoiza Guedes Cole & Boniske, P.A. (Civil Law, Government, Local) Fort Lauderdale - Posting #97067

4. Attorney - Coane & Associates,(Immigration) Miami - Posting #97078

5. Real Estate Attorney -Lisa I. Glassman, P.A. ( Real Estate) Aventura - Posting # 97081

6.  Trial Court Staff - 7th Judicial Circuit Court  (Legal research, judiciall) Daytona  - Posting # 97082

7.  Attorney - Greg Monaldi & Associates (Personal Injury) Plantation,  - Posting # 97086

Summer Clerkships

l.  Summer Intern - Sacramento County District Attorney's Office (Criminal Law) Sacramento, CA Posting # 33668

2.  Summer Intern - U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney, District of Hawaii (Federal Criminal) Honolulu, Hawaii, Posting # 33669

3.  Summer Intern - ACLU of Colorado (Civil Rights, Public Interest, Human Rights) Denver, CO - Posting # 33670

4. Summer Intern - Federal Defender's Program Inc. Middle District of Alabama (Federal Criminal) Montgomery, AL - Posting # 33675

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

 

 

OCI Information (2L, 3L)

The CPC will continue to add On Campus, Direct Contact and Resume Referral employers. These employers will be referred to as "Supplemental Employers".  The deadline for Direct Contact & Resume Referral will be listed under the Interview Date of the 'Search Employer' section.

 

Supplemental Employers for Friday, September 24, 2004:

On Campus:

    Palm Beach County Attorney's Office

 

Reminder:  The deadline to bid for On Campus employers will be Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 3:00 a.m.  Again, please view 'Interview Date' under the 'Search Employer' section of OCI+ for Direct Contact & Resume Referral deadlines 

 

ABA Public Sector Lawyer Career Panel (everyone)

Don't miss this incredible panel discussion led by a variety of government and public sector lawyers on job opportunities and working in the public sector.  Come learn more about careers in government and meet experienced government lawyers.  Find out why they entered public service and what they look for in new hires. 

 

This panel features representatives from the following offices:  The Public Defender, The State Attorneys, The U.S. Attorney, The City Attorney, The  Legal Aid Society and The Florida Department of Children and Families.  Join us on Thursday, October 14 at 12:30 in room 110.  Free pizza will be served!

 

Equal Justice Works Career Fair & Conference (1L, 2L, 3L)

>  New York District Attorney's Office

>  Legal Aid of Hawaii

>  Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc.

> The Florida Bar Foundation

 

What do all of these organizations have in common?  They are all interviewing at the The Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference.  This conference will be held Thursday October 28, and Saturday October 29, in Washington DC. and is open to ALL STUDENTS.    All students interested in working in public interest law either for the summer or after graduation should consider attending.  There is a list on the EJW website of all of the employers that will be attending the conference, with information on how to apply.  Last year many of the students who attended received offers from the program.  DO NOT MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY

 

Any student who wants to attend the conference e-mail Randee Breiter at rbreiter@law.miami.edu with your name, phone number, cell phone (if applicable) and class year.  The University of Miami School of Law will be paying for conference admission, and needs to register all students who plan on attending.  The website for EJW is www.equaljusticeworks.com

 

FBI On Campus  (everyone)

If you've ever dreamed of an exciting career working for the FBI, FBI recruiter Andrea Collucci will be on campus on Thursday, October 21 at 12:30 in room 352 discussing summer internship positions with for 1L and 2L students.  Don't miss this interesting and entertaining presentation!  Applications for the FBI Summer Internship Program are due to the FBI by November 1st  and can be found online at www.fbijobs.com .

 

Attorney General's Honors Program (Everyone)

The Attorney General of Florida, Charlie Crist, will be on campus on Wednesday, October 20th to meet with students about the Attorney General's Honors Program.  Interested students should keep your eyes out for a time and place - yet to be determined!  Attorney General Crist is a dyamic speaker, and if you have any interest in working for the Attorney General's Office, this is a great opportunity to learn what it is all about. 

 

Supreme Court Intern Program (2L, 3L)

Applications for the Spring 2005 Florida Supreme Court Intern Program are available at the CPC reception desk.  The deadline to apply is Friday, October 15th.

 

You are Invited to:   The South Miami-Kendall

Bar Luncheons (2L, 3L)

The South Miami-Kendall Bar Association has extended an invitation to UM Law students to attend their monthly luncheons.  Each month, the SMKBA would like to host two students for lunch.  The October lunch will take place on Friday, October 29th from 12-1:30pm at Flemming's Restaurant (East of US1 on S.W. 136th Street).  This is a great opportunity to network with local attorneys.   A sign up book will be placed at the front desk in the CPC.  Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If you want more information about the SMKBA, visit www.smkba.com

 

 

Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program (3L)

 Interested in Working for the Department of Homeland Security,  Department of Justice, the FCC, or the EPA??? Then the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program may be for you.  3Ls interested in a two-year fellowship with the Federal government should apply now.  You will be one step closer to the start of an exciting career with one of the many participating Federal agencies. Through the PMF you will be given challenging assignments and exposure to domestic and international issues in such areas as telecommunications, technology, environmental regulation, criminal justice, education, health and financial management, to name a few.

To learn more about PMF and this fabulous opportunity to work for the Federal government, go to www.pmf.opm.gov for application, nomination, and selection information.  Also, make sure to stop by CPC to pick up an informational pamphletDon't delay... the application deadline is October 15, 2004

Government Opportunities (IL, 2L, 3L)

Students interested in working with the government during the summer or after graduation should visit the Career Planning Center and take a look at the Government Honors Handbook in the Resource Room (pink cover).  There are many additional governmental agencies, other then the DOJ, that offer opportunities to law students and graduates.  Many of the Government Honors Programs have early deadlines so don't delay.  Listed below are a few of the organizations that may be interesting to you for both summer jobs and permanent positions. 

 

 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!