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Practising Law Institute has 2 Upcoming Free Programs for Students and Graduates

 “Welcome to the Firm: Now What? What They Didn’t Teach You in Law School” is a one-hour Web-only audio briefing, held on September 21, 2011, 1:00 PM Eastern time. Click here to attend. This would be of interest to recent grads who are out in the working world, but also could be of equal interest to […]

United Nations 2011 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination

The U.S. Department of State announces for all qualified U.S. citizen the United Nations 2011 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination for UN junior professional posts.  Examination Criteria (all must be met) Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2011. Be fluent in English and/or French, the two working languages of the […]

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

Presidential Management Fellows Program (3L, LLM) The 2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application season will open on September 15, 2011.  The PMF Program is the premier program for leadership development in the public sector. Its purpose is to attract outstanding men and women to the Federal service. Each year the program draws fellows from […]

St. Thomas University School of Law Seeks Associate Director of Career Services

St. Thomas University School of Law is currently seeking am Associate Director of Career Services. Duties: Will provide individual counseling to students and graduates regarding career planning and job searches, including self-assessment, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, professional skills development, job search strategies, and career options. Coordinates workshops and other programs. Assists in […]

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is Seeking Assistant Director of Career Services

The University of theDistrict of ColumbiaDavidA.Clarke School of Law is reopening its search for an Assistant Director of Career Services. This is a new position created to serve a growing public interest law school in the nation’s capital. The incumbent will assist the Career Services Director with developing and implementing all office services, including student […]

U.S. Department of Justice Presentation on Summer and Post-Graduate Opportunities

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVITES YOU TO A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S HONORS PROGRAM and SUMMER LAW INTERN PROGRAM featuring Patricia Cooper Attorney Advisor, Executive Office for Immigration Review All students are invited to learn more about the opportunities available at the Department of Justice for new attorneys and interns.  Students applying […]

University of Miami School of Law Seeks Student Service Fellow

The Fellows Program challenges each Fellow to evaluate, research, design and implement new programs, systems and services to better the law student experience at Miami Law. Fellows are expected to think outside the box and propose innovative and creative suggestions to enhance the student experience. Student Support: Will always be responsible for connecting students in […]

U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Information Session

Jeffry R. Olesen, a Senior Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat-in-Residence at Florida International University and Miami-Dade College, will give an Information Session on State Department careers on Monday, March 7 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in Room A110.  The presentation will cover both Foreign Service Officer and Specialist job opportunities, Civil Service, and student […]

Thinking about the Foreign Service?

Free Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Test Selection Process Prep Session – Monday, January 17, 2011 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM A free Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) and Oral Assessment (FSOA) Prep Session will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Florida International University’s Graham Center, room 316, on the Modesto Maidique campus (MMC) […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of November 22, 2010)

Tuesday, November 23 Putting Your Law Degree to Work in a Non-Legal Career:  Sponsored by the Academic Achievement Program.  12:30 p.m., Room 352. Wednesday, November 24 Last day of classes – congratulations on the completion of the fall 2010 semester!