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The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law – Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2012-2013

The College of Laborand Employment Lawyers and the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law are pleased to announce their 2012-2013 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is a student at an accredited law school in theUnited States. Authors may not have graduated from law school prior to December […]

HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of October 29, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements.  Featured:  Monday, November 5th, Public Interest Lecture Series, 12:30 – 2 pm, Room A-110A. These informal luncheons are designed to allow students to share their aspirations, ask questions and learn about the myriad opportunities in public service and public interest […]

Attend the FBA Bankers Club Luncheon Meeting

Guest Speaker: Amy Howe, Esq., Editor of Scotusblog and Partner at Goldstein & Russell, P.C., Washington, D.C., will discuss cases of interest for the current term of the Supreme Court of theUnited States, as well as, the potential impact of the presidential election on the Court and its precedent.  When: Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Where: […]

HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of October 22, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. Featured  Monday, October 22nd, Private Practice in the Public Interest, Enhancing Your Career and the Community through Pro Bono Work, 12:30 pm, Faculty Meeting Room, 4th Floor Law Library. A panel discussion celebrating pro bono and public interest law. RSVP […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of October 22, 2012)

Monday, October 22, 2012: CEPS/HOPE/CDO: Careers in Public Interest – 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room Friday/Saturday, October 26-27, 2012:  Equal Justice Works Career Fair – Washington, DC

The Council for American Students in International Negotiations Seeks Delegates to the 11th Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, The Netherlands-Deadline is Friday October 12th!

Application deadline: 12 October 2012 Session dates: 14-22 November 2012 Would you like to observe diplomacy in action? Are you passionate about international affairs? Do you have knowledge of the International Criminal Court and international criminal law? Here is your chance to gain unprecedented access to the international policymaking process! The Council for American Students […]

ASIL Career Mentoring Program-October 19, 2012, 3-5:00 p.m. in Atlanta!

REGISTRATION TO THIS EVENT IS FREE! As part of the American Society of International Law’s upcoming Midyear Meeting and Research Forum in Atlanta and Athens,GA, October 19-21, 2012, ASIL is hosting a career mentoring program. Geared to students and new professionals interested in learning more about various international law career paths, the event will offer […]

Read The National Jurist Insider article “Big Firm Salaries Drop: What it Means”

Starting salaries at the nation’s largest firms dropped this year from $160,000 to $145,000 for law firms with 700 or more attorneys, according to a new study by NALP, the association for legal career professionals. To learn more, please read The National Jurist Insider article titled “Big Firm Salaries Drop: What it Means” by clicking […]

HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of October 1, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. Featured:  Thursday, October 4th, HOPE/CDO: Tell Your Story-Marketing Yourself Like a Pro!, 12:30 pm, Room A110. Join the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center and the CDO to learn how to market yourself quickly and succinctly. This program is offered in […]

Read The Careerist Article: “How to Ace the Callback….And Land That Big-Firm Job”

In August, Seattle lawyer and author Grover E. Cleveland gave students advice about how to nail the initial interview with a firm. The author of “Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer,” Cleveland is back with advice about the next phase of the process: the callback. Read his article […]