Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. Featured: October 26th – 27th, Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair. Arlington, VA. Each year the Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair brings together more than 1,200 public interest law students from 200 law schools all under one […]
The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has some great opportunities available now. First, they are hiring a Litigation Fellow (JD required within last three years) to begin immediately. This position will last roughly one year. The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2012. They are also hiring Litigation Fellows to begin in fall 2013, which means […]
The Spring 2013 White House Internship Program application is now open and the application deadline is Sunday, September 23, 2012. The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the […]
The U.S. Department of Labor is now accepting applications for its Honors Program for Fall 2013. Applicants must graduate from law school in Spring or Summer 2013 or complete a judicial clerkship or legal fellowship in time to start the Honors Program in September 2013. If you’re committed to workers’ rights and interested in acquiring […]
In the midst of an economic downturn, thoughtful career planning is a must and more information is helpful in formulating a career plan. This panel will explore the career path and planning process for four successful attorneys. What prepared them for a career practicing intellectual property law? What was the role of networking in leading […]
The Florida Justice Institute, Inc. (FJI), a small public interest nonprofit law firm, seeks a full-time staff attorney in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1978, FJI conducts civil rights litigation primarily on behalf of those incarcerated in Florida’s prisons and jails. These types of cases include wrongful death, deliberate indifference to serious medical need, unconstitutional conditions […]
Hillary Mantis consults with pre-law students, law students and lawyers. She is the author of Alternative Careers for Lawyers. Ms. Mantis has written an article containing some ideas to get the job search started based on her experience counseling law students. In her article, she discusses getting a part-time job, applying for a state court […]
The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the U.S. Department […]
The Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC, EmoryLawSchool’s public interest student group) is delighted to announce their conference entitled “And Justice for All? Criminal Justice in the South.” The conference will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Emory University School of Law, and it will broadly track the core stages a criminal defendant goes […]
University of Miami School of Law students and alumni are cordially invited to attend the University of Miami Career Expo taking place on Thursday, September 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Bank United Center on the Coral Gables campus. The Career Expo has traditionally attracted companies from various industries such as personal and […]