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2020 HNBA/VIA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW INSTITUTE (IPLI) APPLICATION

Up to thirty Latino law students from law schools across the country are chosen to participate in the HNBA/VIA Intellectual Property Law Institute (IPLI), with airfare, lodging and meals covered. Candidates are selected to participate in this immersive summer program through a highly competitive process. To apply to participate in IPLI 2020, please fill out […]

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COUNSEL — SIXTEENTH ANNUAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WRITING PRIZE – DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2020

SUBJECT:                            Any topic in the field of employee benefits law. OPEN TO:                             Any J.D. and graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D.) law students enrolled at any time between August 15, 2019 and August 15, 2020, who have not at any time engaged in the practice of law.  SUBMIT BY:                        June 1, 2020 UP TO TWO PRIZES:      Alvin […]

This Week at the CDO (Weeks of January 13th and 20th, 2020)

Welcome back from winter break! Monday, January 13, 2020: Classes Begin. Wednesday, January 22, 2020: CDO Presents: 1L Workshop + Symplicity Training – 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM – Law Campus Room F-309: During the spring semester, 1L students will have an opportunity to participate in Spring Recruiting, which includes the Spring On Campus Interview […]

MDFAWL Foundation Law Student Scholarship Applications Due January 17 2020

Annually, the Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers Foundation offers scholarships (ranging from $1000 to $3000) to law students demonstrating academic merit, financial need, and a commitment to the community. Scholarship applications are due January 17, 2020.   The application can be found online.   

Attend the 2020 Immigration Law Career Fair

Employer: American Immigration Lawyers Association ( South FL Chapter) (AILA) Description:  Open to Law Students, Paralegals, and AILA Members: On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the New Members Division of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will sponsor an Immigration Career Fair. The career fair will be held at Convocation Hall […]

How to Set up a Successful Estate Planning and Drafting Practice: “Introduction to Wills and Trusts Drafting”

The Minority Bar Associations’ Estate Planning and Drafting Seminar 2020. WHEN:              January 18th 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WHERE:           Nova Southeastern, University Shepard Broad College of Law, 3305 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 Space is Limited. RSVP Today via Email. Free event. CLE Pending.

Volunteer at Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights Education Project

Are you looking for an introduction to litigation work? Volunteer with the Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project! Join Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project. About Us:  Public Counsel is the nation’s largest pro bono law firm, with eight different project areas handling litigation and direct services for low income individuals in Los Angeles […]

South Florida Legal Mentoring Picnic – February 1, 2020

An afternoon for South Florida Judiciary, Attorneys & Law Students to have the opportunity to find a mentor or mentee in a fun & informal setting! WHEN:    Saturday, February 1, 2020,11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. WHERE:  C.B. Smith Park – Pavilion #19, (900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028) Free to all – parking, tents, […]

Read the Article “Advancing Your Career in Trademark Law” – With Tips on Becoming a Trademark Lawyer

If you are interested in Trademark Law, Attorney Josh Gerben has written an article titled “Advancing Your Career in Trademark Law“. The article gives tips on how to proceed toward a career as a Trademark Attorney if you are currently in law school and considering entering this field. For a copy of the article, please visit the […]

Orlando Public Defender Open House – December 2019 and January 2020

The Office of the Public Defender, 9th Circuit, invites students to join us in Orlando and Kissimmee during the holiday period to tour our facilities, meet with peers and staff and to explore career opportunities in the world’s vacation destination. We will be greeting visitors at Open House events on the following dates: December 19th and […]