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ABA Volunteer Opportunity in Health Care

Attention all Law Students:  Interested in health care law?  Want to network with attorneys in the field?  ABA OnRamps allows law students to attend ABA conferences and have their registration fee waived in exchange for their services.  This is a great way to serve the profession while learning valuable legal info not often taught in law […]

ABA Criminal Justice Presentation and Networking Reception

Join the ABA Criminal Justice Section for a panel discussion entitled, Can Good People Be Good Prosecutors: A Discussion of the Role of Prosecutors in the Criminal Justice System. This insightful panel discussion will consider how an increase in minorities in public sector positions will reduce racial bias and disparity in the criminal justice system. […]

Media Law Conference on Friday, April 15 at Stetson University College of Law

Are you planning to attend the Media Law Conference on Friday, April 15 at Stetson University College of Law?  If so, have you registered? All panelists who are members of the Media & Communications Law Committee are required to register. All registered conference attendees who are members of The Florida Bar will receive 5.50 CLE […]

Florida Bar Business Law Section and Dade COunty Bar Association Discussion on Cuba

The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section and the Dade County Bar Association’s Business Law Committee Present Cuba Purposeful Travel, Remittances and Economic Activities: Back to the Future   The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section and the Dade County Bar Association’s Business Law Committee present “Cuba Purposeful Travel, Remittances and Economic Activities: Back to the Future.” […]

A Discussion of the Role of Prosecutors in the Criminal Justice System

Can Good People Be Good Prosecutors: A Discussion of the Role of Prosecutors in the Criminal Justice System   Thursday, April 14, 2011 – 5:00 pm University of Miami School of Law Student Lounge   Join the ABA Criminal Justice Section for a panel discussion entitled, Can Good People Be Good Prosecutors:  A Discussion of […]

From the ABA: Eight Tips on Getting Your First Job After Law School

From the ABA:  Eight tips on getting your first job after law school Experts in tort, trial and insurance law shared their secrets of career success during the program, “I’m Getting My J.D. Now What? A Forum on How to Get Your First Job,” at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Atlanta. Panelists offered law school […]

Free Bankruptcy Seminar for Attorneys (CLE Credit Available)

Interested in bankruptcy law or want to get involved in pro bono matters?  Dade Legal Aid/Put Something Back cordially invites you to attend their bankruptcy basics seminar titled “Who What How Why & Where of Bankruptcy” taking place next Friday, March 25th, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Claude Pepper Federal Building, […]

Destination Public Intereste Webinar

NALP presents “Destination Public Interest: Landing the Ideal Public Interest Job.” This webinar, designed for 3Ls and recent graduates who are pursuing public interest jobs, offers best practices and tips in the areas of cover letter and résumé drafting, as well as interviewing and professional networking. Watch the webinar now Presenters: Charlene Gomes, Senior Program […]

The Ensuring Equal Justice Initiative (EEJI): The Pro Bono Program of the Miami Dade County Public Defender’s Office

*  * Do you believe that “equal justice for all” truly means equal justice for all, including low-income people in our community? Would you like to sharpen your trial skills or share your expertise? If so, please join us at our annual training workshop (see below for more details): Defending a County Court Case Friday, […]

Did You Know?

The CDO maintains a Resource Library with a variety of books, guides and other resources that can help students and alumni with their job search.  Below are some of the new books we recently added to our Resource Library: Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters:  Strategic for Success from Multicultural Women Choosing Small, Choosing Smart:  Job Search […]