Every year, law students around the country spend their summer in a different city. Finding housing for the summer is one of the biggest challenges to spending a summer away. Below are some resources that may help you if you are looking for housing this summer:
1. The NALP Apartment Exchange allows students to search for housing or post their own listing - all for free. The NALP Apartment Exchange will be available from January 15 through May 15. Free registration is required to use the site.
2. Spending the summer in NYC? The Educational Housing Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides safe and affordable fully furnished housing to students, grad students and interns coming 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. Pass the good news on, and earn $100 for each friend you refer to EHS (that books a reservation). Details here.
Also, this year EHS is offering 10 FREE SUMMER HOUSING scholarships. Details here.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Great Networking Resources Available Through the Florida Bar
There are excellent networking resources available on the Florida Bar's website:
Did you know there are over 200 voluntary bar associations in the State of Florida? Voluntary bar associations are a great way to meet attorneys who share something in common with you, whether it is practice area interest or geographic location. You can view a full list of voluntary bar associations or view bar associations by specialty or location. The website also contains a calendar of upcoming events sponsored by the various voluntary bar associations.
Did you know that the Florida Bar has a number of sections devoted to different practice areas? Many of these sections have student membership rates and opportunities to network with its members. You can view a list of all Florida Bar sections here.
Did you know there are over 200 voluntary bar associations in the State of Florida? Voluntary bar associations are a great way to meet attorneys who share something in common with you, whether it is practice area interest or geographic location. You can view a full list of voluntary bar associations or view bar associations by specialty or location. The website also contains a calendar of upcoming events sponsored by the various voluntary bar associations.
Did you know that the Florida Bar has a number of sections devoted to different practice areas? Many of these sections have student membership rates and opportunities to network with its members. You can view a list of all Florida Bar sections here.
Friday, March 20, 2009
One Week Institute on Child Welfare
INTERDISCIPLINARY CHILD WELFARE INSTITUTE (ICWI)
Capital University Law School
May 18 - 22, 2009
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/icwi/
Capital University Law School, in conjunction with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, is pleased to offer a one-week intensive Interdisciplinary Child Welfare Institute (ICWI). This two-credit course will provide law students and graduate level social work students with a mutual understanding of the legal and sociological principles central to child welfare practice. In the increasingly complex world of child welfare, quality collaboration among legal and social work professionals is critical to keeping children safe and strengthening families.
Interdisciplinary learning provides a common foundation for students from different professional programs and an environment for developing the skills required of future child welfare attorneys and social workers.
Capital University also offers the Summer Adoption Law Institute, another two-credit, one-week intensive course offered August 3 -7, 2009 that will explore adoption and related child protection issues from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/sali.htm.
TUITION
The tuition for the summer 2009 is $1,074 per credit hour for a total amount of $2,148 for this two-credit course. There will not be a course fee for this course.
COURSE CONTENT
ICWI will cover such topics as:
* Constitutional rights of parents and children and the responsibility of the State to protect children from maltreatment
* History of child welfare law
* Child welfare systems in the United States: key federal policy and statutes and state structures
* Legal definitions and practice implications
* Child development and interviewing children
* Family dynamics of child maltreatment
* Ethical and professional considerations for interdisciplinary practice
* Preparing for trials and providing expert testimony
* Permanency planning and negotiating for best solutions for children and families
The course will also provide:
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary exercises and problem-solving
* Optional interdisciplinary externship component available. Click here for more information.
LODGING INFORMATION
You can find information about area hotels at:
http://www.law.capital.edu/About/Accommodations.asp.
Dorm rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Rate may range from $28 to $35 per person per night. This fee must be paid in advance of the class. The dorms are not located at the law school and are about a ten minute car ride or 30 minute bus ride between the two campuses. Transportation to and from is not provided. If you would like to reserve a room please contact Jenifer Thompson. ICWI students will be in College Avenue Hall.
CONTACT US
If you have general questions, please email icwi@law.capital.edu or call 614.236.6730.
Capital University Law School
May 18 - 22, 2009
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/icwi/
Capital University Law School, in conjunction with the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, is pleased to offer a one-week intensive Interdisciplinary Child Welfare Institute (ICWI). This two-credit course will provide law students and graduate level social work students with a mutual understanding of the legal and sociological principles central to child welfare practice. In the increasingly complex world of child welfare, quality collaboration among legal and social work professionals is critical to keeping children safe and strengthening families.
Interdisciplinary learning provides a common foundation for students from different professional programs and an environment for developing the skills required of future child welfare attorneys and social workers.
Capital University also offers the Summer Adoption Law Institute, another two-credit, one-week intensive course offered August 3 -7, 2009 that will explore adoption and related child protection issues from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/sali.htm.
TUITION
The tuition for the summer 2009 is $1,074 per credit hour for a total amount of $2,148 for this two-credit course. There will not be a course fee for this course.
COURSE CONTENT
ICWI will cover such topics as:
* Constitutional rights of parents and children and the responsibility of the State to protect children from maltreatment
* History of child welfare law
* Child welfare systems in the United States: key federal policy and statutes and state structures
* Legal definitions and practice implications
* Child development and interviewing children
* Family dynamics of child maltreatment
* Ethical and professional considerations for interdisciplinary practice
* Preparing for trials and providing expert testimony
* Permanency planning and negotiating for best solutions for children and families
The course will also provide:
* Opportunities for interdisciplinary exercises and problem-solving
* Optional interdisciplinary externship component available. Click here for more information.
LODGING INFORMATION
You can find information about area hotels at:
http://www.law.capital.edu/About/Accommodations.asp.
Dorm rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Rate may range from $28 to $35 per person per night. This fee must be paid in advance of the class. The dorms are not located at the law school and are about a ten minute car ride or 30 minute bus ride between the two campuses. Transportation to and from is not provided. If you would like to reserve a room please contact Jenifer Thompson. ICWI students will be in College Avenue Hall.
CONTACT US
If you have general questions, please email icwi@law.capital.edu or call 614.236.6730.
Resource for Law Students with Disabilities
The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities would like to share the following message with University of Miami School of Law Students:
The National Association of Law Students With Disabilities (NALSWD) is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. Our goal is to assist individuals in achieving their best employment potential by ensuring that students receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they need to be successful members of the legal bar.
NALSWD was founded in 2007 with support from the ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and is currently in the process of becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We have also received broad-based financial support from the largest law firms in the country. Our 2008 conference featured many prominent lawyers with disabilities. Our keynote speaker was the Honorable Richard S. Brown, Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the only deaf judge in the country. Andy Imparato, CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities; Acting Vice Chair Christine M. Griffin of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Olegario Cantos VII of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division; and Claudia Gordon of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are among the many lawyers with disabilities who spoke at our conference and have continued to support NALSWD’s development. The conference demonstrated that lawyers with disabilities are capable of ascending to the highest ranks of the private and public sectors.
We are seeking all law students with disabilities, whether they have physical, psychiatric, intellectual, learning, or emotional disabilities. While law students with disabilities from over twenty law schools currently comprise NALSWD, our goal is to reach law students with disabilities at every law school in the country. We are especially interested in expanding our membership among two categories of students that are presently underrepresented in NALSWD: 1Ls with disabilities, to help facilitate their success in a wholly new learning environment, and students with hidden disabilities (e.g. learning or mental health disabilities) so they can connect with other students in law school going through the same experience.
NALSWD was formed to facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the legal profession. In this vein, the former President of NALSWD is now forming an affiliated Lawyers With Disabilities group, thanks to a generous Hearne Leadership Grant from the American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD). This will ensure that disability leadership is continuous and that the foundation being laid for law students with disabilities won’t erode as students graduate and pursue their careers.
We invite you and your students to visit our website at www.nalswd.org to learn more about NALSWD. At www.nalswd.org, students can learn about opportunities to get involved with NALSWD, read monthly newsletters, join the e-mail listserv, participate in our burgeoning mentorship program, and learn about upcoming events and career opportunities.
We are currently planning our third annual conference, to take place August 7-9 in
We invite students to get involved right away by completing our online registration form.
UM Law Students interested in attending the IMPACT Career Fair should contact CDO Advisor Tere Rodriguez for more information.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Diversity Scholarships
There are a number of diversity scholarships available to law students. Below are some of the many scholarships available.
African-American Law Student Scholarships
American Indian Law Student Scholarships
Asian Pacific American Law Student Scholarships
Japanese American Law Student Scholarships
Korean-American Law Student Scholarships
Hispanic-American Law Student Scholarships
LGBT Law Student Scholarships
African-American Law Student Scholarships
African-American Law Student Fellowship
Sponsor: The National Bar Institute
Description: Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to creating equality and justice for African-Americans through work in their law schools, their neighborhoods and community and intend to return to a Black community to practice law.
Contact: 202/842-3900
http://www.nationalbar.org
Congressional Black Caucus
202-263-2800
Criteria: Awarded to African American students only. This is a nine month research program designated to prepare minority graduate and professional students for senior level careers in the legislative arena.
Deadline: May
www.cbcfinc.org/CBC%20Spouses/Scholarship/
Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are given to members of Delta Sigma Theta. Aid is based on meritorious achievement. Winners may also be eligible for other types of financial assistance.
Deadline: March
Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc. - Public Interest Law Scholarships
212.219.1900
Awards of $1,500 per year for three years (plus a $2,500 summer intern grant) are available to African American law students who are
Deadline: March
http://www.naacpldf.org/
Herbert Lehman Scholarship for African-American Law Students
Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
Description: this program is open to African Americans who are students at law schools where African Americans are significantly underrepresented.
Contact: 212/965-2225
Mbagley@naacpldg.org
http://www.naacpldf.org
Deadline: Applications must be requested by February
National Association of Black Women Attorneys
202.637.3570
First-and second-year black, female students may apply for scholarships of varying amounts offered to outstanding law students. Winners are selected based on an essay contest, the subject of which focuses on an issue of contemporary concern.
Deadline: February
Mandela Law Scholarship
National Black Law Students Association
www.nblsa.org/resources/scholarships/
c/o LaTanya Funches
Criteria: Applicants must be studying law. Students who are entering law school or are in their first year of law school are eligible.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November
Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship
National Black Law Students Association
www.nblsa.org/resources/scholarships/
c/o LaTanya Funches
Criteria: Two monetary awards will be given commemorative of Ms. Brown. Applicants must be a rising second or third year law student, and submit an essay on the specified topic.
Amount: Not less than $500
Deadline: November
Criteria: Awarded to African American students entering law school with financial need, academic achievement, and personal commitment to the legal profession and public service. Scholarship is renewable.
212/965-2225
Mbadley@naacpldf.org
http://www.naacpldf.org
Amount: $13,500
Applications must be requested in writing between November, and February.
Deadline: March
American Indian Law Student Scholarships
All Indian
(505) 884-3820
AIGC Fellowship
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1-B
505.881.4584
Applicant must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native group, or possess 1/4 degree Indian blood, must be (or will be) pursuing a masters or doctorate degree as a full-time graduate student at an accredited school in the U.S., and must apply for federal financial aid at the college financial aid office. Awards vary and are based on unmet need.
Deadline: June
http://www.aigcs.org/fellowship-application/eligibility.asp
American Indian Scholarships
Sponsor: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Description: To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of a federally-recognized tribe; at least one-fourth degree Indian; attending an accredited graduate or professional school as a full-time graduate student; and pursuing a graduate/law degree.
Contact: 505/265-8335
American Indian Scholarships, Inc.
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
Adolph van Pelt Scholarship
212.689.8720
Scholarships of $500-$800 are available to Native American students who will use their training to help the advancement of the Native American population. Both academic achievement and financial need are considered. Applicants must have at least 1/4 Native American ancestry.
Deadline: May
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/adolph_van_pelt.htm
ATTN: Allogan Slagle Scholarship Fund
The California Indian Law Association, a non-profit organization incorporated under tribal law and devoted to advancing the field of Indian law, the Indian law legal profession, and tribal justice system personnel in
Deadline: February
http://www.calindianlaw.org/news/
Cheyanne-Arapaho Tribal Scholarship
Teresa Doresett / Wanda Miller
Concho, Ok 73022
(405) 262-0345; (800) 247-4612
Cherokee Nation Graduate Scholarship
Higher Education Program
918.456.0671 or 800.256.0671
Members of the Cherokee Nation who are enrolled full time are eligible to apply. The amount of the award is $250- $500 per semester. Priority is given to those who have never received a Cherokee Nation award.
Deadline: May
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=services&service=Education&ID=gjyXSyl14DM=
Hopi Tribal Priority Scholarship
Sponsor: Hopi Tribe
Description: This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors or seniors or graduate students whose degree is in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe.
Contact: 928/734-3533
IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Fax: (928) 734-9575
Hopi Tribe Attn: Office of Education
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Deadline: July
http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp
Howard Rock Scholarship
Sponsor: Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
Description: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
Contact: 907/263-5582
tcf@ciri.com
http://www.ciri.com/tcf/designated.html
Deadline: May
Native American Education Grant
Financial Aid for Studies
Awards are made available to Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education who demonstrate financial need. The range of awards is from $200 to $2,500 depending upon demonstrated need and the availability of funds. Preference will be given to Presbyterian Church members studying at the undergraduate level, although the award is not restricted to Presbyterians.
Deadline: June
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/nativeamericanedugrant.htm
Navajo Nation Graduate Trust Fund and Fellowship
Sponsor: Navajo Nation
Description: This program is open to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who are enrolled or planning to enroll as graduate or postgraduate students. Preference is given to applicants who are studying in fields designates as priorities on a biennial basis.
Contact: 520/871-7640
onnsfacentral@navajo.org
http://www.onnsfa.org/gradfund.asp
Deadline: April
State Capitol, 10thFloor
Office of Indian Education
Office of Indian Education Fellowship Program
Department of Education
202.401.1916 or 202.401.1887
State or Federally recognized Tribal Members working on a Law degree are eligible for an award based on need.
Deadline: January
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/
Seneca Nation of Indians Scholarship
(716) 945-1790
Sequoyah Fellowship Program (AAIA)
212.689.8720
$1,500 stipend offered to federally recognized Tribal member who is a graduate student in any field.
Deadline: September
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/sequoyah.htm
Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians
Sponsor:
Description: For American Indians and Alaska Natives of one quarter or more Indian blood quantum of federally recognized tribes.
Contact: 505/277-3922; (505) 277-5462
American Indian Law Center, Inc.
Fax (505) 277-1035
http://lawschool.unm.edu/ailc/contact-us.php
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Intertribal Timber Council
United South & Eastern Tribes Scholarship
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Asian Pacific American Law Student Scholarships
APAHC Scholarships
Sponsor: Asian Pacific American Heritage Council
Description: This program is open to Asian Pacific Americans who are seniors in high school or already in college and are working on or are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following fields: business, education, finance, law.
Contact: 301/983-1845
http://www.apahc.org/APAHCScholar.htm
Deadline: March
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation (NAPABA)
202.626.7693
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. Selections are based on demonstrated commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest and/or public service legal work, financial need, leadership potential, maturity and responsibility and commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.
Deadline: September
http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code+scholarships
Presidential Anheuser-Busch Scholarships
Sponsor: National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Description: This program is open to students at accredited law schools in the
Contact: 202/626-7693
foundation@napaba.org
http://www.napaba.org
Deadline: September
Japanese American Law Student Scholarships
Japanese American Bar Scholarship
Sponsor: Japanese American Bar Association
Description: Open to students currently enrolled in law school. Applicants must demonstrate an intention to practice law in southern
Contact: 213/624-8697
Bmorinaka@aol.com
http://www.jabaonline.org
Deadline: December
Sho Sato Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League
Description: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in law school. Applicants must submit a statement describing their present level of involvement in the JACL or Asian Pacific community and continuing involvement.
Contact: 415/921-5225
jacl@jacl.org
Deadline: March
http://www.jacl.org/leadership_development_5.php
Thomas T. Hayashi Memorial Scholarships
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League
Description: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited law school, submitting a statement describing their current involvement in the JACL or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue involvement.
Contact: 415/921-5225
jacl@jacl.org
http://www.jacl.org
Deadline: March
Korean-American Law Student Scholarships
Korean-American Scholarship Foundation: KASF Scholarships
Award: Not specified
Deadline: June
http://www.kasf.org/
Hispanic-American Law Student Scholarships
Bristol-Myers Squibb PRLDEF Corporate Legal Fellowship
Sponsor: Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
Description: This program is open to first and second year law students of color who are interested in preparing for a career in corporate law. Students who complete the internship successfully and demonstrate academic excellence are eligible for a scholarship.
Contact: 800/328-2322; 212/219-3360 ext. 223
education@prldef.org
http://www.prldef.org/education.htm
Deadline: November
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future
Eligibility Criteria: Consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities Demonstrated financial need Good writing skills Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
202-543-1771; 800-EXCEL-DC
Fax: 202-546-2143
$5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution
Deadline: Various
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Dominican Bar Association Scholarship
A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded by the Dominican Bar Association to first, second or third year students. This scholarship will be awarded based upon applicant's involvement in the Latino community, academic and personal achievement, and financial need.
Deadline: January
Dominican Women's Caucus Scholarship
Contact: Dominican Women's Caucus
Phone: (212) 568-9540 Fax: (212) 568-2499
www.dwcaucus.org
Description: Two-page essay on how recipient would use future profession to benefit community.
Eligibility: - Women of Dominican descent
Deadline: March
Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
http://www.prldef.org/legal_education/scholarships.html
14th Floor
800-328-2322, 212-219-3360
Criteria: All Latino's attending law school in the
Amount: $2,000-may vary
Deadline: February
Hispanic National Bar Association Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Hispanic National Bar Association
Description: Applicant must be a
Contact: Daniel A. Vigil, Selection Committee Chairman,
Campus Box 401
http://www.hnba.com/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
877.473.4636; 415-445-9930
info@hsf.net
College Scholarship Program: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), have completed 12 units at a U.S. accredited institution, and be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam.
Deadline: October
www.hsf.net
La Unidad Latina Foundation scholarships
Sponsor: La Unidad Latina Foundation
Description: Scholarship opportunities for graduate students.
Contact:
foundation@launidadlatina.org
http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/Apply.htm
Deadline: February & October
c/o Maribel Medina
The LLA Law School Scholarship Program each year awards scholarships to deserving Latino students entering their first, second, or third year of law school. The scholarships are awarded to Latino students based upon three primary factors: demonstrated commitment to work with the Latino community, financial need, and academic achievement.
Deadline: June
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: League of United Latin American Citizens
Description: Scholarship opportunities for graduate students.
Contact:
202-543-1771; 800-EXCEL-DC
Fax: 202-546-2143
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
634 S. Spring Street
213.629.2512; 202.293.2849
Numerous $2,000 - $6,000 law school scholarships are awarded to Latino students who are enrolled full-time in their first, second or third year of law school. Selection is based on demonstrated involvement with and commitment to serving the Latino community; academic and professional achievement; and financial need.
Deadline: Various
www.maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm
MANA Scholarship
Contact: Mexican American Women's National Association (MANA)
Phone: (202) 833-0060 Fax: (202) 496-0588
hermana2@aol.com
www.hermana.org/medfrm.htm
Description: Eligibility: - Female; MANA member;
Deadline: February
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Selection Committee
415.892.9971
Awards ranging from $500-$1,000 are awarded to full-time, day-time Hispanic students. Personal strengths, academic achievement, leadership and financial need are considered in the selection process.
Deadline: October
Patton Boggs LLP. National Council of La Raza Law Student Scholarship
Patton Boggs will be awarding a $10,000 scholarship to underwrite a first-year Hispanic law student in summer employment aimed at furthering the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) mission to advance career opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
2550 M Street, NW
202-457-6000
Fax: 202-457-6315
http://www.pattonboggs.com/diversity-scholoarships/
Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF)
Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
212.219.3360 or 800.328.2322
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Award is $2,000. The PRBA is intended to ensure that students of color have full and equal access to the legal profession. All first and second year Latino students attending law school in the
Deadline: March
LGBT Law Student Scholarships
The Point Foundation (TPF)
The application process is open to all LGBT students nationwide regardless of level of education. Individual scholarship amounts range from $5,000 to $28,000 per year. All point scholars sign a Contract of Excellence, agreeing to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, provide official transcripts, support TPF's vision, speak at TPF events, maintain contact with the TPF Board of Trustees, and give back to the LGBT community through completion of an individual service project.
Deadline: March
An Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
212.366.6507
Awards of $1,000 are available to lesbian graduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university. Consideration will be given to academic performance, honors, personal or financial hardship and service to the lesbian/gay community.
Deadline: May
Friday, January 16, 2009
CDO Print Resources for Student Job Searches
The Career Development Offices maintains a resource library with many materials useful for your job search. The Resource Library is located in Suite A-112.
Here are some of the publications available in the Resource Library:
Internships in International Affairs
Legal Services Internships
The Sports Internship Book
The Human Rights Internship
Green Law: Internships Public Interest Environmental Organizations
Washington Internships in Law and Policy
The City/County Attorney Internship Book
Internships with America’s Top Companies
FedLaw: Internships with Federal Legal Agencies
Choosing Small, Choosing Smart - Job Search Strategies for Lawyers in the Small Firm Market
Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams
The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search
What Law School Doesn’t Teach You But You Really Need to Know
Searching for an Alternative – A Law Student’s Guide to Finding Non-Legal Jobs (pamphlets)Non-Legal Careers for Lawyers
Building Career Connections – Networking Tools for Law Students and New Lawyers
Going In-House – A Guide for Law Students and Recent Graduates (pamphlets)
Corporate Law Careers (Vault Guide)
Careers in International Law
Negotiating and Structuring International Commercial Transactions
International Litigation Strategies and Practices
2008 Sports Market Place Directory Representation Directory
All You Need to Know About the Music Business
Women at Law – Lessons Learned Along the Pathways to Success
Thursday, January 15, 2009
NALP Apartment Exchange
Planning to work outside of Miami this summer? Need to find a place to live and/or sublet your own place?
Then the NALP Apartment Exchange may be just the resource for you. Search for housing or post your own listing - all for free. The NALP Apartment Exchange will be available from January 15 through May 15.
Then the NALP Apartment Exchange may be just the resource for you. Search for housing or post your own listing - all for free. The NALP Apartment Exchange will be available from January 15 through May 15.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Introducing the New CDO Student Portal!
The Career Development Office’s new Student Portal provides students with access to important job search related materials including employment opportunities, application forms and employer information.
Students must log on using their UM law email and password to access the site. Once logged in, access materials by selecting the “Shared Documents” link and then choosing the appropriate folder.
To be notified whenever a new document is added, select “Site Settings” from the top navigation bar and then “My alerts on this site” under “Manage My Information.” Choose “Add Alert,” select “Shared Documents” and press “Next.” Then select the type of notification you would like to receive and the frequency of the notification and press “Ok.”
Job opportunities will continue to be listed on Symplicity and current information important to students will be posted on the CDO blog and in the newsletter.
If you have any questions about the new Student Portal, please speak with your CDO advisor.
Students must log on using their UM law email and password to access the site. Once logged in, access materials by selecting the “Shared Documents” link and then choosing the appropriate folder.
To be notified whenever a new document is added, select “Site Settings” from the top navigation bar and then “My alerts on this site” under “Manage My Information.” Choose “Add Alert,” select “Shared Documents” and press “Next.” Then select the type of notification you would like to receive and the frequency of the notification and press “Ok.”
Job opportunities will continue to be listed on Symplicity and current information important to students will be posted on the CDO blog and in the newsletter.
If you have any questions about the new Student Portal, please speak with your CDO advisor.
Friday, December 12, 2008
PSLawNet: Valuable Resource for Public Service and Public Interest Careers
The Public Service Law Network Worldwide (www.PSLawNet.org) is a national network of over 2,000 organizations that offer students and graduates opportunities in legally-related public interest and public service work.
PSLawNet is a comprehensive site. In addition to containing job postings for both internships and postgraduate positions, PSLawNet offers resources for those interested in a public interest career. Among the many publications available on the site are those dedicated to federal government job searches (including the "Plum Book" of federal positions to be vacated with the change in administration), prosecutor and public defender careers, guides to searching for international internships and postgraduate fellowships and tips on working on Capitol hill.
For those interested in postgraduate fellowships, PSLawNet has a comprehensive section devoted to these opportunities including a "background information and resources page" and fellowships deadline calendar.
To use PSLawNet, you must register. Registration is free and easy to do. Visit PSLawNet and, under "New User" select "Job Seeker." You will then be redirected to the registration page.
PSLawNet is a comprehensive site. In addition to containing job postings for both internships and postgraduate positions, PSLawNet offers resources for those interested in a public interest career. Among the many publications available on the site are those dedicated to federal government job searches (including the "Plum Book" of federal positions to be vacated with the change in administration), prosecutor and public defender careers, guides to searching for international internships and postgraduate fellowships and tips on working on Capitol hill.
For those interested in postgraduate fellowships, PSLawNet has a comprehensive section devoted to these opportunities including a "background information and resources page" and fellowships deadline calendar.
To use PSLawNet, you must register. Registration is free and easy to do. Visit PSLawNet and, under "New User" select "Job Seeker." You will then be redirected to the registration page.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Need to Find Summer Housing or Sublet Your Apartment?
As you figure out your summer plans, you may find that you need housing in other parts of the United States and/or need to sublet your Miami apartment. The NALP Apartment Exchange is a site allowing students to search for summer housing and/or post available housing. Free registration is required. The NALP Apartment Exchange will be available starting in February.
In addition, students from other law schools contact UM law to advertise their housing needs. One current request:
A 2L at Indiana University School of Law would like to sublet a furnished studio or one bedroom apartment from May 25th to July 31st, preferably near downtown Miami. To obtain contact information for this student, please email the CDO.
In addition, students from other law schools contact UM law to advertise their housing needs. One current request:
A 2L at Indiana University School of Law would like to sublet a furnished studio or one bedroom apartment from May 25th to July 31st, preferably near downtown Miami. To obtain contact information for this student, please email the CDO.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Article on Predictors of Success at Large Law Firms
One of the frustrations of the job search is the emphasis that some employers put on law school grades and class rank. However, one recent study suggests that those factors are not the best predictors of success at large law firms.
Read more about this study of more than 1,300 associates from one top 25 law firm trying to combat high associate attrition rates. A summary of the study is available here.
Read more about this study of more than 1,300 associates from one top 25 law firm trying to combat high associate attrition rates. A summary of the study is available here.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Legal Employment and the Economy
The state of the economy is on everyone's mind including those in the legal field. Here are some recent articles discussing the economy within the context of legal employment and the job search:
Law Grads Entering a Tough Market
How to Land This First Job
Law Grads Entering a Tough Market
How to Land This First Job
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Get the Latest Happenings in the World of Patent Practice
Interested in learning more about hot issues in patent law?
The Practicing Law Institute Patent Practice Center offers free information to law students and attorneys interested in patent practice including an active blog detailing the latest cases and decisions. Blog postings can be searched by categories, date and keyword.
The Practicing Law Institute Patent Practice Center offers free information to law students and attorneys interested in patent practice including an active blog detailing the latest cases and decisions. Blog postings can be searched by categories, date and keyword.
Monday, October 20, 2008
What is Symplicity?
Symplicity is a word wide web based system used by the Career Development Office to administer both its On Campus Interview (OCI) Programs and its job posting database.
The Symplicity job posting database runs all year and contains job postings for law students and graduates in a variety of law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations and corporations. There are school year positions for 2L and 3L students, summer positions and post-graduate positions ranging from entry level opportunities to those for more senior attorneys.
All students and graduates of UM law have access to Symplicity.* If you do not know your login information, please email Diane Jones with your full name, graduation month/year and preferred email address. You will receive your login information within two (2) business days.
*Current 1L students will receive their login information on November 1.
Once you log onto Symplicity you may view the job posting database by clicking on the "Job Postings" link on the top navigational bar. To narrow your search, use the "Position Type" drop down menu. To view a specific job posting, click on the job title. This will bring up specific information about the available position including a job description, hiring criteria, application deadline and materials requested. Often, you can apply for positions directly through Symplicity. For those positions that do not allow for online applications, you will be given instructions on how to apply via email, fax, mail or phone.
If you have any questions about the Symplicity system, please contact the CDO.
The Symplicity job posting database runs all year and contains job postings for law students and graduates in a variety of law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations and corporations. There are school year positions for 2L and 3L students, summer positions and post-graduate positions ranging from entry level opportunities to those for more senior attorneys.
All students and graduates of UM law have access to Symplicity.* If you do not know your login information, please email Diane Jones with your full name, graduation month/year and preferred email address. You will receive your login information within two (2) business days.
*Current 1L students will receive their login information on November 1.
Once you log onto Symplicity you may view the job posting database by clicking on the "Job Postings" link on the top navigational bar. To narrow your search, use the "Position Type" drop down menu. To view a specific job posting, click on the job title. This will bring up specific information about the available position including a job description, hiring criteria, application deadline and materials requested. Often, you can apply for positions directly through Symplicity. For those positions that do not allow for online applications, you will be given instructions on how to apply via email, fax, mail or phone.
If you have any questions about the Symplicity system, please contact the CDO.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Government Opportunities and Upcoming Deadlines
The Government Honors and Internship Handbook provides a thorough list of summer and post graduate opportunities for students 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 following opportunities have upcoming deadlines. For more information including how to apply, please see the Government Honors and Internship Handbook.
October 30:
Department of Homeland Security Office of the General Counsel (2Ls, 3Ls)
October 31:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of General Counsel (2Ls)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Legal Counsel (2Ls)
Federal Reserve Board (2Ls)
National Labor Relations Board (3Ls, LL.M. students)
November 1:
City of Chicago Law Department (2Ls)
New Hampshire Public Defender (2Ls, 3Ls)
November 15:
Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection (2Ls)
Please remember that government deadlines are varied and that many are rolling. Therefore, it is important to stay on top of deadlines by reviewing the Government Honors and Internship Handbook and Symplicity. If you are interested in a particular state, local or federal government agency and don't see them listed in the handbook or on Symplicity, be sure to speak with your advisor for ways to identify opportunities with that agency.
The following opportunities have upcoming deadlines. For more information including how to apply, please see the Government Honors and Internship Handbook.
October 30:
Department of Homeland Security Office of the General Counsel (2Ls, 3Ls)
October 31:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of General Counsel (2Ls)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Legal Counsel (2Ls)
Federal Reserve Board (2Ls)
National Labor Relations Board (3Ls, LL.M. students)
November 1:
City of Chicago Law Department (2Ls)
New Hampshire Public Defender (2Ls, 3Ls)
November 15:
Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection (2Ls)
Please remember that government deadlines are varied and that many are rolling. Therefore, it is important to stay on top of deadlines by reviewing the Government Honors and Internship Handbook and Symplicity. If you are interested in a particular state, local or federal government agency and don't see them listed in the handbook or on Symplicity, be sure to speak with your advisor for ways to identify opportunities with that agency.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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 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.
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.
Friday, September 19, 2008
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. 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.
Student membership in the ABA is $25. 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.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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.
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.
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