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Friday, April 24, 2009

DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR JOB FAIRS (all students)
The deadline to pre-register for the following job fairs is Friday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.: Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF), Atlanta, GA (open to all rising 2L and 3L students as well as class of 2009 graduates), Southeastern Law Placement Consortium (SELPC), Atlanta, GA (rising 2L and 3L students), Washington, DC Interview Program (WDCIP), Washington, DC (rising 2L and 3L students) and the West Coast Interview Program (WCIP), Santa Monica, CA (rising 2L and 3L students).

Copies of the pre-registration form are available in the CDO, Room A-112. You may submit your pre-registration form to Nirva Pierre-Louis via email or by dropping off your form at the CDO.

This will be the last "This Week at the CDO" for the 2008-2009 academic year. Best of luck on finals and congratulations to all graduating students.

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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.

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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, March 2, 2009

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR CEPS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP (1L students)
The deadline to apply for the Center for Ethics and Public Service (CEPS) Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program is Monday, March 2 at 12:30 p.m. Please submit completed applications to Suzanne Nelson in room G288, Law Library. A copy of the application is available on the CEPS website.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

11th ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL CAREER FAIR (all students)
The Informational Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet practicing attorneys from law firms, corporations, government agencies and public interest organizations and ask questions about their various practices. Don't miss this chance to network with practitioners. The Informational Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge. You need not dress up to attend.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR HOPE FELLOWSHIP (1L and 2L students) The HOPE Public Interest Resource Center provides stipends to law students who work in otherwise uncompensated public interest jobs in exchange for a year-commitment to actively serving on the Public Interest Leadership Board. HOPE’s success and growth over the past 10 years is due largely in part to the energy, dedication, and leadership of former and current HOPE Fellows.

HOPE Fellows work with domestic and international public interest agencies & non-governmental organizations to provide much-needed legal advocacy to underserved and marginalized populations. All 1Ls and 2Ls are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about eligibility and program requirements, please view a copy of the fellowship application. You may obtain a copy of the application at the HOPE website or on the CDO Student Portal.

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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.

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Monday, February 9

STUDENT JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PANEL (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. Monday, February 9, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 108.

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (1L and 2L students)
Applications for the Summer 2009 Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Law Students are now available in the CDO. First and second year students are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Monday, February 23rd.

An information session will be held on Monday, February 16th at 12:30 p.m. in room 108. 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.

Wednesday, February 11

BAKER AND HOSTETLER 1L SUMMER ASSOCIATE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY (1L students)
The deadline to apply for the Baker and Hostetler 1L Scholarship (which includes a summer associate position) is Wednesday, February 11. For more information including how to apply, please see Symplicity posting #4612. Application materials are available on the CDO Student Portal.

Thursday, February 12

STUDENT TO STUDENT PUBLIC INTEREST CAREER FAIR (all students)
For students interested in working in public interest this summer, the Student to Student Public Interest Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the opportunities that are out there. Students who worked in public interest last summer will be available to talk to you about their experiences and to give you ideas on what organizations you can apply to. Casual dress is encouraged as this is an informal career fair. Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. on the Bricks (Rain Location: Student Lounge).

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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.

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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.