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The Expert Institute’s Legal Blog Writing Contest

Contest Overview: To participate, submit a 1,000 to 2,500 word blog-style article on the use of expert witnesses in litigation through the online submission portal at the bottom of this page by December 31, 2014. If your article wins, you will receive a $500 cash prize, and your article will be published on The Expert […]

2014 North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Summit; Akerman Senterfitt Student Scholarship Application; Scholarship Description and Instructions

The 26th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Summit will take place November 12-16, 2014 in Liberia, Costa Rica. The Akerman Senterfitt Student Scholarship provides a partial scholarship to three (3) law students attending the Summit in an amount of no less than $1000 per recipient. The scholarship funds awarded to each student will be deducted from […]

Read “Fostering Diversity in the Workplace: How to Navigate the Challenges” by Cindy Krischer Goodman

The Miami Herald recently ran an article titled “Fostering Diversity in the Workplace: How to Navigate the Challenges” by Cindy Krischer Goodman. As the title reflects, the article discusses diversity and flexibility in the workplace and highlights a recent diversity event. Women and minority lawyers gathered in Miami last week at a Diversity and Flexibility […]

Organization of American States Seeks Human Rights Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities: The Human Rights Specialist will work as part of the team which supports the work of the Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.  In this capacity, he or she will work under the general supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), either directly or through […]

Family Violence Appellate Project Seeks Staff Attorney

Family Violence Appellate Project is the only organization in California dedicated to appealing cases on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. They represent clients in the California Courts of Appeal, submit amicus curiae briefs in cases of statewide importance, monitor unpublished cases daily and request publication of important domestic violence cases, provide training services and […]

Family Violence Appellate Project Seeks Development Associate

Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP) is the only organization in California dedicated to appealing cases on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. They are a start-up nonprofit agency whose mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of survivors and their children by helping them obtain effective appellate representation. If you are interested in being […]

Read Chambers Associate Article About On Campus Interviewing (OCI)

With Fall On Campus Interview (OCI) season coming up, it is a good idea to read up on the process in general, bidding, resumes, etc. Chambers Associate interviews the interviewers to help guide you through the OCI process. Visit the Chambers Associate website regarding OCI interviews to learn more. For this, and additional useful information and resources, […]

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2013-14 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located online. The link is password protected, so if you have any questions, please ask your CDO advisor. Fall International Trade Administration – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline […]

LatinoJustice, Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund-PRLDEF (New York, New York) FALL 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP

LATINOJUSTICE PRLDEF seeks to SPONSOR rising 3L or recent law graduates currently clerking for  Fall 2015 PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP. LatinoJustice is one of the foremost Latino civil rights organizations in the country, serving a pan-Latino constituency. Since 1972, they have brought precedent setting impact litigation that has profoundly improved the treatment of Latinos in our […]

University of San Diego School of Law is Seeking an Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development

University of San Diego School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development to focus primarily on employment reporting with some advising and other duties. Title: Assistant Director Department:  School of Law/Career & Professional Development                                           Admin Full-Time  Job IRC#14329 Job Description: Manage graduate and student data collection and reporting together with […]