This Week at the CDO

Monday, April 13, 2009

DEADLINE TO BID FOR SUPPLEMENTAL OCI EMPLOYER (1L and 2L students)
The deadline to bid on supplemental employer #2 of the April phase of the Spring 2009 OCI Program is Monday, April 13 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

AKERMAN PRESENTS - KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER (1L students)
Learn what you can do to make a great impression on your summer employer. The presentation, given by attorneys at Akerman Senterfitt, will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. RSVP was required last week to attend.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

DEADLINE TO BID ON RESUME REFERRAL EMPLOYERS (1L, 2L and 3L students)
The deadline to bid on employers participating in Resume Referral Session (April 15, 2009) is Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

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Monday, April 6, 2009

CDO SPRING UPDATE, JOB FAIR INFORMATION AND JOB FAIR PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS TO BE EMAILED TODAY (all students)
Later today, the CDO will be emailing a Spring 2009 CDO Update to all 1L and 2L students as well as job fair information to all students. The email will be sent to the email address listed on students' Symplicity accounts. Students interested in participating in certain job fairs must pre-register with the CDO. These job fairs are denoted in the email. Pre-registration forms will be due on April 24 at 5:00 p.m. and may be emailed to Nirva Pierre-Louis or dropped off at the CDO in Room A-112.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

CAREERS IN ACADEMIA PANEL DISCUSSION (all students)
Informative panel for those students interested in a career in academia. Panelists include UM Law professors. The panel will take place at 12:30 p.m. in room 109.

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Monday, March 30, 2009

CIA INFORMATION SESSION
The CIA will host an information session at 12:30 p.m. in the Ziff Conference Room at the University of Miami School of Business. The deadline to RSVP was last week. For those attending, business casual dress is required.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PANEL DISCUSSION
Students interested in post-graduate judicial clerkships are strongly encouraged to attend the Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion on Tuesday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109. Federal judges and former law clerks will discuss clerkships, how and when to apply, what judges look for in candidates and how to best prepare for a clerkship. The CDO particularly recommends that all 2Ls who are interested in clerking after law school attend but all students are welcome.

Interested in a Judicial Clerkship After Graduation?

Interested in Becoming a Judicial Clerk After Graduation?

Attend the judicial clerkship panel discussion on March 31, 2009

Please join CDO on Tuesday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. in room 109 for a Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion. Federal court judges and former law clerks will discuss clerkships, how & when to apply for them, what judges look for in candidates and how to prepare for clerkships. We particularly recommend that all 2Ls who are interested in clerking after law school attend this important discussion.

All students are welcome

This Week at the CDO

Welcome back from Spring Break!!


Monday, March 23, 2009

DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR THE CIA INFORMATION SESSION AT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
A CIA Information Session will be held on Monday, March 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ziff Conference Room at the UM Business School. If interested in attending, you must RSVP to Tamesha Keel by Monday, March 23. Business casual attire is required by those who attend the event.

BIDDING OPEN FOR APRIL PHASE OF SPRING OCI

Bidding for employers participating in the April phase of the Spring 2009 OCI Program will take place from Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

BIDDING DEADLINE FOR APRIL PHASE OF SPRING OCI IS 11:00 P.M.
Bidding for those employers participating in the April phase of the Spring 2009 OCI Program will end at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.

Friday, March 27, 2009

BIDDING DEADLINE FOR RESUME REFERRAL SESSION
Bidding for those employers participating in Resume Referral Session (March 27, 2009) will end at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27.

CIA Information Session

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for the CIA? Here is your chance to find out!

The CIA will host an information session on international opportunities on Monday, March 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Ziff Conference Room at the University of Miami School of Business.

To attend, please RSVP by Monday, March 23 to Tamesha Keel.

Business casual dress is required of all attendees.

Missed a CDO Event Lately?

If you missed a recent CDO panel presentation or guest speaker, you may be in luck. Many of the CDO's programming is recorded and available online as a webcast.

To view webcasts available from this semester, please visit the law school's webcast page.

Student Programs, Internships, Scholarships and International Careers for Lawyers in the State Department

U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence Hilarion "Lari" Martinez will speak to UM law students and alumni about the many opportunities available to attorneys in the civil and foreign service. The event, titled “Student Programs, Internships, Scholarships and International Careers for Lawyers in the State Department” will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 12:30 pm in Room 352.

A Cuban-born Miamian, Mr. Martinez entered the U.S. Diplomatic Service in 1986, after a five-year legal career with a major Miami law firm. Mr. Martinez held numerous assignments at U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Latin America and Europe, including serving as Consul General in Bosnia and Greece. Most recently, Mr. Martinez was in Washington, D.C. with the Office of Foreign Missions as Chief of a Regulatory Compliance Unit. Mr. Martinez is now serving as a Diplomat in Residence at Miami-Dade College and Florida International University until July 2009.

This Week at the CDO

Wednesday, March 11

Student Programs, Internships, Scholarships and International Careers for Lawyers in the State Department
U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence Hilarion "Lari" Martinez will speak to UM law students about the many opportunities available to attorneys in the civil and foreign service. The event, titled “Student Programs, Internships, Scholarships and International Careers for Lawyers in the State Department” will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 12:30 pm in Room 352.

A Cuban-born Miamian, Mr. Martinez entered the U.S. Diplomatic Service in 1986, after a five-year legal career with a major Miami law firm. Mr. Martinez held numerous assignments at U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Latin America and Europe, including serving as Consul General in Bosnia and Greece. Most recently, Mr. Martinez was in Washington, D.C. with the Office of Foreign Missions as Chief of a Regulatory Compliance Unit. Mr. Martinez is now serving as Diplomat in Residence at Miami-Dade College and Florida International University until July 2009.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Resume Referral Deadline
The deadline to bid on employers participating in Resume Referral Session (March 13, 2009) is Friday, March 13 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

**Attention: A Word About Spring Break**

During spring break next week, the CDO will be open and advisors will be available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

11th Annual Informational Career Fair

Career choices keeping you up at night? Get the answers you've been looking for at this year’s Informational Career Fair. Take this opportunity to speak with attorneys practicing in different areas of law about how they got started in their fields and what it is like to practice law on a day-to-day basis. The fair will include attorneys working in a variety of practice areas – including appellate, banking, commercial litigation, corporate, criminal defense, entertainment, immigration, in-house, insurance litigation, intellectual property, international, labor and employment, maritime, media, probate and estate planning, real estate, securities and tax – in small, midsize and large firms; government agencies; and multinational corporations.

What: Eleventh Annual Informational Career Fair

When: 12:30-2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Where: The Student Lounge

Who will you have an opportunity to meet? Attorneys from many different organizations, such as:

Akerman Senterfitt

American Express

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Burger King Corporation

Carlton Fields, P.A.

Caterpillar Inc.

Discovery Communications LLC

GEICO

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

Holland & Knight LLP

LexisNexis

Lucas Group

Moore & Co., P.A.

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

TotalBank

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Why should you attend? You’ll have the opportunity to:

· meet and network with many attorneys

· learn firsthand about various practice areas

· assess your qualifications for and interest in particular practice areas

· sound like an “insider” when meeting with future potential employers

· collect written information on different practice areas

Please direct any questions about the Career Fair to Cristina Ortega.

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Monday, February 23, 2009

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING (1L and 2L students)
The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program Information Session takes place on Monday, February 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 110. Former interns will be on hand to answer questions about their experiences at the Supreme Court. The application and selection processes will also be discussed.

Applications for the summer 2009 Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Law Students are now available in the Career Development Office, Room A112. First and second year students are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2009.

SPRING OCI AND RESUME REFERRAL BIDDING NOW OPEN (all students)
Bidding is now open for the March phase of the Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program and two sessions of the Resume Referral program. Please log onto Symplicity to submit your bids.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR WOMEN LAWYERS: A PANEL DISCUSSION (all students)
Join the CDO and a panel of female attorneys as they discuss "Pathways to Success for Women Lawyers" at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 in Room 108. Free lunch provided. RSVP to Sarah Klein at sklein1@law.miami.edu.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

SPRING OCI (MARCH PHASE) BIDDING CONCLUDES (all students)
Bidding for employers participating in the March phase of the Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) program ends on Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

PUBLIC INTEREST CAREER FAIR (all students)
Don’t miss your chance to speak with key attorneys from a variety of public sector agencies. This is a unique opportunity to make a memorable impression, learn more about the agency and chart your path to employment. This is the ideal opportunity to talk with practicing attorneys
from various public interest and government agencies, many of whom are Miami Law Alumni. Representatives from the following agencies will attend: the Department of Homeland Security, Legal Aid, Put Something Back, Miami Dade City Public Schools, HUD, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Office of the Miami Dade Public Defender, FIAC, Unified Family Court, IRS, North Miami Beach City Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, and ACLU.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25 in the Student Lounge.


REAL PROPERTY, PROBATE AND TRUST SECTION PANEL PRESENTATION (all students)
The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar ("RPPTL") is pleased to host a lunchtime program for the University of Miami School of Law on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in Room F-108.Lunch will be provided. A panel of local attorneys will share their career paths, experiences and perspectives. Panelists: Al Gomez-Vidal – Chicago Title Insurance Company;Sol Genet – Meland Russin & Budwick, P.A.;Aniella Gonzalez – Krinzman, Huss & Lubetsky;Marjorie Wolasky – Law Offices of Marjorie E. Wolasky;Daniel Vega – Vezina Lawrence Piscitelli, P.A.

Friday, February 27, 2009

RESUME REFERRAL BIDDING CONCLUDES (all students)
Bidding for employers participating in Resume Referral session (February 27, 2009) ends at 11:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 27.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER 2009 FLORIDA SUPREME COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (1L and 2L students)
Applications for the summer 2009 Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Law Students are due on Friday, February 27, 2009.

Panel Discussion for Future Women Lawyers

Pathways to Success for Women Lawyers: A Panel Discussion

Join the Career Development Office, Tuesday, February 24 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108 as we present “Pathways to Success for Women Lawyers: A Panel Discussion.”

The panel will include:

Miranda Soto, Lead Counsel and Managing Attorney for All State Insurance Co.'s Miami office

Stacey Koch, Of Counsel at Shook Hardy & Bacon and President of Miami Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)

Jenny Adelman, of Jenny Adelman, P.A.

Anne Bloom, Mediator and founder of ARB Mediation Services Inc.

And

Alexandra Bach Lagos, Officer of Miami Dade FAWL and Associate at Shook Hardy & Bacon.

PLEASE RSVP by Thursday, Feb 19^th to Sarah Klein: sklein1@law.miami.edu

FREE PIZZA AND SODA PROVIDED!

This Week at the CDO

Monday, February 16

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING POSTPONED (1L and 2L students)
The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program Information Session scheduled for today, Monday, February 16, has been postponed. The new meeting date is Monday, February 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 110. Former interns will be on hand to answer questions about their experiences at the Supreme Court. The application and selection processes will also be discussed.

Applications for the summer 2009 Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Law Students are now available in the Career Development Office, Room A112. First and second year students are eligible to apply. The application deadline is now Friday, February 27, 2009.

Tuesday, February 17

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OCI BIDDING ENDS (1L and 2L students)
Bidding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ends on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 p.m. DHS will be on campus on March 4 to interview prospective candidates.

SPRING OCI (FEBRUARY PHASE) INTERVIEWS BEGIN (all students)
Those students interviewing during the February phase of OCI should check in at the front desk of the CDO 10 minutes prior to their interviews. Good luck to all interviewing students.

Wednesday, February 18

FLYING SOLO: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPENING YOUR OWN SHOP (all students)
Join Spencer Aronfeld (JD '91), a successful alumnus and one of our most dynamic speakers, as he gives his annual, highly acclaimed presentation, "Flying Solo: Everything You Need to Know About Opening Your Own Shop." The presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108. This is a fun, energetic and extremely informative program, which is one of the most popular with students each and every year.

CORAL GABLES BAR ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON (all students)
You are cordially invited to the following Coral Gables Bar Association Luncheon:
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:45-1:00 pm
Speaker: Attorney General Bill McCollum
Topic: Duties of the office and some of his initiatives regarding cyber crimes and the growth of gangs in the state
Location: Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL
Member Cost: $30.00 Non-Member Cost: $35.00
RSVP to: www.coralgablesbar.org
Make checks payable to: Coral Gables Bar Association. *Please bring check to luncheon*

Thursday, February 19

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LOANS AND LAND THE RIGHT JOB (all students)
The CDO and the Office of Financial Aid present "How to Manage Your Loans and Land the Right Job" with guest speaker Alexander Rundlet, an associate at Podhurst Orseck. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in the public sector in several capacities, as a federal law clerk, a post-graduate fellow and public defense attorney. Mr. Rundlet will share his experience in meeting his financial obligations on a public sector salary and the CDO and Office of Financial Aid will offer tips on how to manage your student loans at various pay levels.

Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108.

***A word about the March Phase of Spring OCI***

To accommodate the delay in completing the student ranking process, bidding for the March phase of the Spring 2009 OCI program will begin late this week. An email will be sent to all students with information at that time.

Reminder: Student-to-Student Public Interest Career Fair Today

The Career Development Office and HOPE Public Interest Resource Center proudly present the 3rd Annual Student-to-Student Public Interest Career Fair

TODAY, Thursday, February 12
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Bricks

Casual Dress

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to talk informally with students who had interesting and meaningful experiences in the public sector.

Real Property, Probate and Trust Panel Presentation

The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar ("RPPTL") is pleased to host a lunchtime program for the University of Miami School of Law on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in Room F-108.

Lunch will be provided. A panel of local attorneys will share their career paths, experiences and perspectives. Panelists:

Al Gomez-Vidal – Chicago Title Insurance Company
Sol Genet – Meland Russin & Budwick, P.A.
Aniella Gonzalez – Krinzman, Huss & Lubetsky
Marjorie Wolasky – Law Offices of Marjorie E. Wolasky
Daniel Vega – Vezina Lawrence Piscitelli, P.A.

Student Judicial Clerkship Panel

Attention 1L and 2L Students: Interested in applying for a post-graduate judicial clerkship?

The judicial clerkship application process begins as early as the spring semester of your second year. To help you get started, current students who have successfully navigated the judicial clerkship application process will speak about their experiences and provide tips on how to secure a clerkship. If you have any interest in a judicial clerkship, you will not want to miss this insightful presentation.

Student Judicial Clerkship Panel
Monday, February 9, 2009
12:30 p.m.
Room 108

Student Panel: Summer Opportunities for You with the Government and Judiciary

The Career Development Office invites you to attend our “Summer Opportunities for You with the Government and Judiciary” panel discussion featuring students who worked in government and the judiciary last summer.

If you are considering an internship with a judge or in government, come hear first-hand what to expect from these types of internships. Students will talk about how they found their positions, the interview process, their work assignments, practical legal experience they gained, and will answer any questions you may have.

This presentation is at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 in Room 352. We hope to see you there!

Immigration Law Employment Opportunities

The Career Development Office & The Immigration Law Society Invite You to:

Immigration Law Employment Opportunities

Presented By: Tamesha Keel, CDO Asst. Director

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Room F108

Lunch will be served

This Week at the CDO

Monday, February 2

FIRM NIGHT INFORMATION SESSION (1L students)
1L students participating in Firm Night should attend this session to learn important information about the process. The session will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108.

Tuesday, February 3

INTERVIEWING AND NETWORKING SKILLS WORKSHOP (all students)
Prepare for interviews and networking events like Firm Night by getting tips on the interviewing and networking process. The workshop is at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108

Wednesday, February 4

IMMIGRATION LAW OPPORTUNITIES (all students)
Interested in immigration law? Learn more about employment opportunities at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108.

Thursday, February 5

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU IN GOVERNMENT AND THE JUDICIARY (1L and 2L students)
Join a group of students as they discuss their summer experiences with the government and judiciary. Learn how they obtained and prepared for their positions and get tips on how to have a successful summer experience. 12:30 p.m. in Room 352.

Small Firm and Solo Practice Presentation

If you are interested in working for a small firm whether this summer or beyond, join the CDO on Wednesday, January 28 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109 as we present "The Benefits of Small Firm Practice" featuring Ana Veliz. Ms. Veliz, the chair of the Florida Bar’s General Practice Solo and Small Firm section.

The presentation will:
* explore the advantages of working in a small firm
* discuss where to search for openings
* help students to prepare to work for a small firm
* explain how the Florida Bar's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm section can help students
with their job search and career goals

FREE PIZZA AND SODA WILL BE SERVED

Come hungry with questions and leave full with answers (and pizza).