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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Spring 2009 Resume Referral Program

The Spring 2009 Resume Referral program is now underway. The Resume Referral program is an opportunity for employers unable to interview on campus to request and obtain application materials from interested students. The Resume Referral program will take place throughout the spring semester and employers will be divided into sessions based on bidding deadline. Bidding is now open for those employers in the "Spring 2009 Resume Referral Session (February 27, 2009)." Bidding for these employers will end on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:00 p.m. EST.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no benefit to bidding early in the bidding period or detriment to waiting until the latter portion of the bidding period to submit your bids. If you currently have grades outstanding, you may wait until grades are obtained to submit your bids. Employers are not made aware of when you submitted your bids. As long as your bids are received by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2009, your materials will be sent to the employer. However, the CDO does not recommend waiting until the very last minute to submit your bids to avoid any last minute computer or other technical issues.

To participate, you must complete the bidding process on Symplicity, a World Wide Web based program. "Bidding" entails submitting your resume and other requested materials via Symplicity. Instructions on how to bid on the Symplicity system is provided in the Student Guide to Symplicity document available on the CDO Student Portal. You may begin bidding by logging onto Symplicity and selecting "OCI, Resume Referral and Direct Contact Schedules" from the top navigation bar. Please note that Symplicity only allows you to view and bid on employers seeking applications from your class year or LL.M. program. Also keep in mind that new employers may be added during the bidding period. Should this happen, an email will be sent notifying students of the additional employer.

All students have a Symplicity account. If you cannot locate your Symplicity login information, please email the CDO and provide your full name, class year and email address (this email address will be your username for the site). You will then receive your login information via email. Please allow up to two business days for a response.

Information on the OCI and Resume Referral programs is available in the Spring 2009 OCI Handbook. The entire handbook is available on the CDO Student Portal. You must use your UM law email address and password to log onto the system.

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Upcoming events and deadlines for the week of January 26, 2009:

Tuesday, January 27

SPRING JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION (2L and 3L Students)
If you submitted an application for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida's Spring Judicial Internship Program, you must attend a mandatory orientation session on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 110.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

SMALL FIRM AND SOLO PRACTICE PRESENTATION
Interested in working for a small firm as a student or attorney? Curious about starting your own practice, whether now or in the future? Then this is the presentation for you!

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 and an attorney with Katz Barron Squitero Faust, will give a firsthand account of working in a small firm and debunk many of the myths associated with small firm practice. Come with questions and leave with answers about a very powerful sector of the legal industry!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

SPRING OCI BIDDING ENDS

Bidding for the February Phase of the Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program ends on Thursday, January 29 at 11:00 p.m.

Symplicity

A number of excellent opportunities on Symplicity have deadlines this week including the Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship, the ABA John J. Curtin, Jr. Summer Legal Internship Program, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Summer Internships and more including other spring semester, summer and post-graduate opportunities.

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Important events and deadlines for the week of January 19, 2009:

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

SPRING OCI IS HERE!
Bidding for the February Phase of the Spring On Campus Interview (OCI) Program Begins via Symplicity. Bidding will end on Thursday, January 29 at 11:00 p.m.

GET READY FOR OCI
You can't participate in Spring OCI without a resume. Get tips on how to create, edit and update your resume so that it is OCI ready at the Resume Workshop taking place on Tuesday, January 20 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

YOUR DREAM JOB MIGHT BE JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Join two of South Florida's most prominent and well-respected young attorneys as they discuss the tools and resources they used to obtain the legal job of their dreams. Jeff Cazeau and Josh Spector will present "Finding Your Dream Job in the South Florida Marketplace" on Wednesday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 352. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to hear firsthand the ups and downs of two successful career paths.

BIDDING ENDS FOR ARMY JAG (1L and 3L students)
Interested in a summer internship or postgraduate position with the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG)? Now is your chance to interview. Bidding will take place through 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st via Symplicity.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

SPRING JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE (2L and 3L students)
The deadline to submit your application to participate in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Spring Judicial Internship Program is Thursday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. Applications can be submitted in hard copy to the CDO in Room A-112 or to Nirva Pierre-Louis via email. All students who apply will be assigned to a judge. Information about the program and copies of the application are available on the CDO Student Portal. All students who apply must attend an orientation session on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 110.

LEARN HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN OCI
First time participating in OCI? Not sure how to use Symplicity for OCI purposes? Then attend the OCI Information and Symplicity Training Session on Thursday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108 and get all the information you'll need to successfully participate in Spring OCI.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP
Get paid to do meaningful public interest work this summer by applying to the Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship. The online application and other material can be found on the Foundation's homepage.


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Remember that a complete listing of semester, summer and postgraduate positions is available anytime on Symplicity and that the Spring Calendar is available on the CDO website.

SPRING OCI IS COMING!

The CDO would like to announce that its Spring 2009 On Campus Interview Program will take place from Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, April 17. The Spring OCI Program welcomes employers to campus to interview 1L and 2L students for summer positions and 3L and LL.M. students for postgraduate positions. In conjunction with the Spring OCI Program, the CDO will also administer its Resume Referral Program.

The Spring OCI and Resume Referral Programs are two of the many resources you should employ during your summer or postgraduate job search and you are encouraged to participate in both programs this spring.

Students can prepare for OCI by attending the following workshops:

OCI Information and Symplicity Training Sessions
(for students new to the OCI process - these sessions are the same
so you would only need to attend one)

Thursday, January 15

12:30 p.m.

Room 108

and

Thursday, January 22

12:30 p.m.

Room 108

Get Ready for OCI: Resume Workshop

Tuesday, January 20

12:30 p.m.

Room 108

Get Ready for OCI: Interviewing Workshop

Tuesday, February 3

12:30 p.m.Room 108