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Attend the “Enhancing Procedural Fairness Roundtable Discussion” on May 15th!

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida and the University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resource Center invite you to attend the “Enhancing Procedural Fairness Roundtable Discussion.”  Join us for a roundtable discussion on the topic of procedural fairness and communication in our courts. Moderator: LINDA KELLY KEARSON, ESQ., Eleventh Judicial Circuit of […]

PRESENTATION: BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE INTERNET ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014

Join us for a presentation titled “Business, Human Rights and the Internet” given by Michael Samway on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 2:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. in the Law Library, D-201. Michael Samway is an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where he also leads an initiative on business, human […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 31, 2014)

Tuesday, April 1, 2014:  Speaker Joan Valdes: “Balancing Life and Law” – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room, Law Library. Attorney Joan Valdes will be on campus to speak about work/life balance. Ms. Valdes will share her story and provide advice on how to balance life and the practice of law. Ms. Valdes […]

Attend “Balancing Life and Law” With Attorney Joan Valdes on Tuesday, April 1, 2014!

Attorney Joan Valdes will be on campus on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 to speak about work/life balance. Ms. Valdes will share her story and provide advice on how to balance life and the practice of law. The presentation will be held in the Faculty Meeting Room in the Law Library, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 17, 2014)

Tuesday, March 18, 2014:  Becker & Poliakoff Summer Fellowship Information Session – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Law Campus Room D-201. The firm will have representatives there to discuss hiring and the firm’s Diversity Fellowship. Becker & Poliakoff is a Florida based law firm committed to promoting and highlighting diversity in the legal profession. The firm […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 3, 2014)

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 3, 2014): Informational Career Fair – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Bricks. Attorneys from firms, government agencies, public interest organizations and corporations visit campus to speak with students about their legal careers. During the event, students have the opportunity to ask the attorneys questions about their career […]

The Financial Aid Office Has Upcoming Seminars for Students!

Below is the information regarding the upcoming financial seminars: March 19th, 2014: (Room 216B, 12:30p.m.) – Financial Planning Seminar – Open to all. A certified financial planner will speak to students about their federal loan portfolios and any other portfolios they may currently have. How to make smart decisions as it applies to their finances. April […]

HUMAN RIGHTS IN AGRICULTURE – THE MISSION OF THE FAIR FOOD STANDARDS COUNCIL

The CDO invites you to join Judge Laura Safer Espinoza, Executive Director of the Fair Food Standards Council, to learn about the advancement of human rights of farm workers and the long-term interests of growers. When:                   Thursday, March 6, 12:30 p.m. Where:                 Room A-110 Pizza will be served. We hope to see you […]

Join Spencer Aronfeld on How to Develop a Successful Solo Law Practice

Make It Your Own Law Firm – The Ultimate Law Student’s Guide to Owning, Managing and Marketing Your Own Successful Law Firm  The CDO invites you to join Spencer Aronfeld (JD ’91), a successful alumnus and one of our most dynamic speakers, as he gives his annual, highly acclaimed presentation on how to develop a […]

Lexis Advanced Lunch & Learn for Aspiring Law Clerks

Get the advantage with Lexis Advance! The FBA has teamed up with Lexis Nexis to host a lunch and training seminar, with a focus on skills for judicial interns and future law clerks.  The Lexis Advanced platform recently made improvements, so this is a great opportunity for students to refresh and refine their legal research […]