Deadline: June 1, 2012. Description: The University of Connecticut School of Law has established a Student Legal Writing Competition to encourage and reward original student writing on legal issues affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse. Topic: Entrants should submit a paper on a legal issue affecting persons struggling with homelessness, […]
KaplanPMBR is putting together a presentation on the MBE on February 9th at 12:30 p.m. in F-200. The presentation will focus on the MBE and the skills needed to be successful. Professor Fromm will cover 25 random multiple choice questions with the students speaking about the law and skill needed for a strong attack. Professor […]
Deadline: June 1, 2012 The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) announces the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mary Moers Wenig 2012 Student Writing Competition. This competition was created by ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee, which consists of law school professors who teach in the area of trusts and estates and practitioners […]
Conducting a job search can be time consuming and complex. For job search tips, review the Career Development Office’s (“CDO”) new handout titled “How to Avoid Making Common Mistakes When Conducting a Legal Job Search.” The handout discusses tips regarding your application materials, interviewing and following up with potential employers. Go to the Symplicity Document Library […]
Deadline: March 14, 2012. IREX is pleased to announce the competition for the 2012-13 U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS). The U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program provides funding for U.S. scholars and professionals to travel to Eurasia and serve U.S. Embassies or USAID Missions as policy specialists on a research topic proposed by the Embassy/Mission. […]
Professor Michael Froomkin is seeking to hire law students to help manage a major conference on legal and policy issues relating to robotics, to be held at the University of Miami School of Law on April 19 & 20. There is intellectual work to be done to set up the event, and also some administrative […]
Upcoming Events on Campus Monday, January 30th, Public Interest and Experiential Learning Fair, 12:30 – 2 pm, Bricks: Speak with directors, staff and students about the various clinics, centers and programs offering legal advocacy opportunities at Miami Law. Wednesday, February 1st, Public Interest Lecture Series featuring Marissa Leichter, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, A110A: Join us […]
Jon Stewart to join President Clinton for CGI U 2012 in Washington, D.C. Application deadline is January 23, 2012 and students can apply online. The fifth meeting of Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) will be convened March 30-April 1, 2012 in Washington, D.C. at the George Washington (GW) University. Building on the successful model […]
Please read below for summer resources. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Summer Resources Searching for summer funding? PSLawNet’s resource page for public interest law students searching for summer funding is newly updated and expanded! Detailed information on over 50 funding opportunities is available. […]
Please read below for community service. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Community Service Opportunities Books & Buddies is looking for volunteers! The Books & Buddies Program is a great, non-time consuming way to work with children and help out the community. Law students […]