• Ability and commitment to contribute to the diversity objectives of global law firms;
• Life experiences that have shaped values and that provide a unique perspective, including any obstacles or challenges faced in choosing or pursuing law as a profession;
• Academic and/or leadership achievements; and
• Desire to practice in a global law firm environment.

Students will be asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by September 3, 2013. Recipients will be announced in early 2014.

This scholarship is not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham. Rather, it is open to all law students in the hope that greater diversity among the attorneys at large law firms will benefit the entire profession. The Latham Diversity Scholars Program, among other outreach efforts by Latham’s Diversity Hiring Subcommittee, enhances Latham’s efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.

For additional details and an application, please ask your CDO advisor or click here.

The ABA Annual Meeting is just around the corner. The early-bird registration of $50 ($75 for ABA non-member law students and includes a one-year membership in the ABA Law Student Division) will end on May 31. Beginning June 1, the student rate will increase to $75 ($100 for ABA non-member law students). Be sure to register for the Annual Meeting at the early-bird rate. Remember, your registration fee includes an “all access to CLE” student badge giving you complimentary access to most educational events sponsored by the ABA’s various practice specific entities.

The ABA Law Student Division Board of Governors looks forward to welcoming you to the 2013 ABA Annual Meeting in San   Francisco where you will experience a diverse selection of the finest CLE available to law professionals.  In addition to the Law Student Division’s full schedule of events for law students, you are encouraged to take advantage of the educational programs sponsored by other ABA specialty Sections, Divisions and Forums, which will allow you to meet and interact with law professionals from around the country.

For specific details, please visit the website.

Deadline for Receipt: 11:59pm on June 1, 2013.

The ABA Law Student Division offers unique opportunities for law students to serve as leaders in the ABA while they are still in law school. These positions provide excellent resume-builders for students who receive hands-on experience working with practicing attorneys.

Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates:

The Law Student Division elects three Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates (the ABA’s governing body) to serve a one-year term. In short, these delegates are responsible for:

• Representing the Division in the ABA House of Delegates and advocating Division positions to other ABA entities;
• Advocating ABA House of Delegates adoption of Division resolutions, co-sponsored resolutions, and resolutions directly      affecting law students and legal education;
• Serving as the primary contact and coordinators to the 65+ Law Student Division liaisons to other ABA entities; and
• Working with Division and other ABA leaders to promote, advocate and lobby for law student and legal education legislation.

Vice Chair-Student Bar Associations:

Student Bar Associations serve as an essential link between the Division and law students around the country. SBA Presidents bring the concerns and issues of their students from a regional level to the ABA national level. The Vice Chair-SBA serves as the voice and representative of SBAs on a national level. Serving a one-year term, the Vice Chair-SBA is responsible for:

• Strengthening relationships between Student Bar Associations and the ABA;
• Facilitating discussions on legal education, law school, and law student issues among SBA Presidents;
• Representing the interests of student bar associations and assisting these organization leaders in drafting/filing policy recommendations; and
• Maintaining and developing resources and materials for the Division’s SBA webpage, handbook, conferences and law school chapters.

For more information, a position overview and a Nomination Form for the Division Delegate position or a Vice Chair-SBA position, visit the website.

The Center for Professional and Leadership Development at the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle has an Assistant Director position open. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions.

Founded in 1899, the University of Washington School of Law is one of the nation’s top public law schools; it also enjoys strong private support for leading programs in Asian Law, Global Health, Law & Technology, Tax and Environmental Law. Located in William H. Gates Hall, a new state-of-the-art facility in vibrant Seattle, the School of Law is also home to the Gates Public Service Scholars program and the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.

The UW School of Law has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director for the Center for Professional and Leadership Development. The Center for Professional and Leadership Development at the UW School of Law has an important mission in preparing law students for their professional transition in becoming lawyers and leaders in a variety of careers. Through a
rigorous and innovative approach in career planning, education, and leadership, students receive individualized attention in their career development. The Assistant Director is responsible for the following: a leadership-focused career coaching program for students and alumni, development of job search skills and strategies, creation and coordination of career related workshops
and forums, development of relationships and employment opportunities with potential employers and effective working relationships with students, alumni, staff and recruitment professionals.

Responsibilities:

Career Advising:

• Provides career counseling and mentoring to students and alumni.
• Coordinates  participation in job fairs, speaker series, and other programs designed to  provide information about legal careers.
• Reviews cover letters and resumes.
• Advises students regarding concentration tracks suited to their interests.
• Collaborates with Center for Public Service Law on programming offerings relating to career opportunities.
• Assists law school Admissions Office by advising prospective students about  legal careers.
• Develops working relationships with various student groups and the Law School’s  Student Bar Association guidance for student organizations.

Programming:

• Develop and manage a variety of programs relating to cultivating career opportunities and leadership. This includes building relationships with potential speakers, doing public promotion, scheduling, reserving rooms, arranging security, and hospitality.

Reporting & Resource administration for Center for Professional and Leadership Development:

• Maintain detailed statistical information, on employment outcomes for JD students and recent graduates.
• Develop in coordination with the Assistant Dean, processes, reports, and programs that track employment outcomes.
• Acquire or develop resources appropriate for JD students, clerkship applicants and alumni, including: directories, and/or databases of law firms, attorneys and alumni/ae practicing in areas related to the graduate programs and clerkships.

Community engagement and outreach:

• Fosters relationships with legal community.
• Participates in local bar and attends bar events and meetings as needed.
• Fosters relationships with faculty and staff at the law school and across campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A JD and a minimum of three years of legal experience in· any of the following: law firm, public agency, non-profit organization, educational institution or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.·
• Sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse· communities.
• Requires strong computer skills including working with MS· Office and database management programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.·
• Ability to work independently and professionally under the· pressure of frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Familiarity with the legal job market.·
• Previous experience in career coaching, marketing,· workshop planning or higher education administration.
• Understanding of student advising.·
• International or volunteer· work experience.

Apply for this job online.

This event will take place from June 12^th to 14^th in Washington, DC.

The Hope Institute is a program of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that provides critical professional development and career mentoring to applicants with many different types of backgrounds in the field of politics.

Apply online before May 20^th!

For more information, please visit the application page.

All costs of travel and attendance are covered by the DNC.

The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th at the Lewis Family Auditorium at Ransom Everglades located at 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove.

A number of judges and attorneys from the South Florida legal community will be in attendance. The following individuals will also be there:

Special Guest Host: Diana Diaz: The co-anchor of Today in Florida was born in Nicaragua and grew up in Miami. She is the winner of the ”Best Newscast Award” from the Community Broadcasters Association. Diana feels blessed to live in her hometown and be able to give back to the community.  She donates her time to several local charities.

Featured Guest: Ava Bethel: Vocalist Ava Bethel brings a certain heartfelt sensibility to gospel music through an eclectic background in jazz, soul, rhythm, funk and classical genres. She has shared the stage with numerous renowned local and national recording artists such as Janice Robinson, Ashaala Jenkins, Danny Smart, DeMarcus Williams, Pastor Melvin C. Dawson Jr., Lauryn Hill, Mary Mary, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Marvin Sapp and Martha Munizzi. In 2006, Ava accepted the call to ministry and she currently serves at Second Baptist Church.

Featured Guest: Ricky Garcia: Known for his ability to create relevant and diverse worship experiences, Ricky’s passion is to engage people where they are, taking people on a journey through his music and pastor’s heart, equipping leaders and empowering people to impact this world. Raised in South Florida, Ricky began leading others in worship at age 14, finding what would be his destiny and purpose. Offstage, Ricky utilizes his speaking ability to train and develop today’s leaders into tomorrow’s world-changers.

Featured Guest: Allen Paul: Allen Paul returns to grace us with his incredible gospel piano and vocal skills. Allen performs frequently in South Florida with artists from many genres including jazz, blues, R&B and gospel. He is a graduate of University of Miami, where he studied Music Education and went on to teach music in Miami-Dade schools for 8 years. Having moved on from public education to become a full time musician and worship director, he now helps coordinate the worship band at Metro Life Church in Doral. He has recently performed on recordings by Mary Alessi, Leon Foster Thomas, and Johnny Holliday, and is currently preparing to release his own project with his fusion trio called Unclazzified.

Get tickets now: $10/General Admission or $15/Preferred Seating (Limited).

Field Counsel-41421 (Irving, Texas)

Description:

Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company! Liberty Mutual Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an attorney. As a Field Counsel you will represent the company and its policyholders in civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage of a moderate value with moderately complex legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters
• Conduct necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings.
• Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conduct settlement negotiations.
• Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with, and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.
• Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required.
• Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys.
• Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group within the office.
• Interface with Home Office Legal department.

Qualifications:

• Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the bar.
• Special license to practice before a particular board or federal court may be necessary.
• A minimum of 1 successful year experience as an attorney.
• A general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and the company.
• The ability to effectively communicate and persuade by written or spoken word is critical.
• Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases or matters handled.

For additional information regarding benefits, salary and to apply, please visit Symplicity or the website.

To register for SIPJF, please complete the following steps:

(1)  Review the Employer List in the SIPJF 2013 Full Packet to determine if you are qualified and interested in participating in the job fair.  Please note that two employers are seeking May 2013 graduates.

(2)  Review the Student Instructions and complete the Participation Form. The Participation Form must be submitted to Karen Warren in the CDO on or before 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17th.  UM Law will pay your registration fee.

(3)  Starting Friday, May 24th  – Friday June 7th, registered candidates will be able to use SIPJF’s Symplicity to upload application materials and bid on employers.  Students will receive further instructions by email on or before May 24th.

For further information on the Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair, please visit the website or ask your CDO advisor. To obtain the materials in the SIPJF 2013 Full Packet, click here.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and female genital mutilation (FGM). It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. committees and regional human rights bodies. It has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in over 50 countries.

To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, please visit the website.

CRR seeks a Legal Adviser for the Europe (50%) and Global Advocacy (50%) Programs.  The position will be based in Geneva.

Responsibilities:

The Legal Adviser will work under the supervision of the Director for Europe and the Director for Global Advocacy, and will work closely with Europe and Global Advocacy Legal/Advocacy Advisers and Fellows, as well as liaise with Center staff for other regions.

Duration of Position: The position is full-time, beginning in August 2013.

Compensation: The Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program.

How to Apply: Send cover letter, résumé, one writing sample and contact information for three references via email.

Deadline for applications:  May 29, 2013

For additional information and details concerning responsibilities, qualifications, etc., please click here.

The Legislative Intern Program offers a unique opportunity for college graduates and graduate students to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and to participate in the work of the legislative branch of state government. Program participants are assigned to House committees, subcommittees and leadership offices. Under the guidance of senior House staff, their assignments may include research projects, bill drafting and analysis, oversight activities and other tasks relating to budget and policy areas.

The 2013-14 Intern Program begins on October 4, 2013 and ends on May 23, 2014. Legislative Interns are paid $13.00 per hour. From October 4 through December 31, 2013, participants work 20 hours per week. From January 2 through May 23, 2014, participants work 30 hours per week to assist with the increased workload. Interns may choose to receive up to 18 hours of graduate tuition at Florida in-state rates during the time of the internship (Fall ’13 and Spring/Summer ’14) or receive a monthly stipend of $400 from October 4 through December 31, 2013, and $500 from January 2 through May 23, 2014.

To be eligible for the Intern Program, the applicant must be a Florida resident or be enrolled in a Florida school at the time of application. Applicants must have received their bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the internship.