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HOPE Public Interest News for Week of September 3, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements from HOPE. Events on Campus: Thursday, September 6th, “Empowered Youth Speak” with Colleen Adams, 12:30 pm – 2 pm, Room A-110. The Child Advocacy and Family Law Society (CAFLS) will host a discussion with Colleen Adams, the founder and director […]

Network With The South Florida Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Ambassadors Program

The South Florida Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACCA-SFL) is pleased to announce the launch of its Ambassadors Program for South Florida law students. Participating law students, or “ACCA-SFL Ambassadors”, will volunteer at the organization’s various events during the year. This will provide the students with a unique networking and educational opportunity. With […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 3, 2012)

Tuesday, September 4, 2012: Deadline for US DOJ Attorney General’s Honors Program (3Ls) and Summer Law Intern Program (2Ls) – Visit http://www.justice.gov/oarm/ or the CDO and ask your advisor.  11th Judicial Circuit Internship Program Orientation Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Room F-109.

K&L Gates 2012 Public Interest Fellowship Program

The Pittsburgh Foundation and K&L Gates LLP are proud to offer the K&L Gates Public Interest Fellowship Program. The fellowship was established in September 1999 to offer law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each summer, the program awards up to three successful candidates a fellowship that enables them […]

Law School Admissions Council’s Student Writing Award and Conference in Mysore, India

The International Association of Law Schools (IALS)  Board of Governors invites the law students of its member schools to apply for the Law School Admissions Council Student Writing Award. The Award certificate will be presented at the conference to each of the four regional winners and it includes reasonable travel expenses to attend the annual […]

The ABA’s Criminal Justice Section Seeks Student Staff Writer

The ABA’s Criminal Justice Section has just started a new committee: the Young Lawyers Committee. One of the Committee’s new initiatives is to publish a quarterly newsletter targeted toward law students and lawyers in their first five years of practice. Michael Dean will be serving as Co-chair of the Committee and also as the newsletter’s […]

The ABA Section of International Law is Having its 2012 Fall Meeting at The Fontainebleau on Miami Beach in October!

The ABA Section of International Law is having its fall meeting at The Fontainebleau on Miami Beach. The 2012 Fall Meeting is from October 16-20, 2012. ABA International’s Fall Meeting is one of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers. The 2009 Fall Meeting inMiami Beach attracted over 700 attendees from 36 countries. Fall […]

“Top 10 Suggestions and Resources for Finding Internships in International Development, CR and Related Fields” on Peace and Collaborative Development Network

Many students are interested in finding appropriate internships in the field to help develop their skills and experience. There are a number of suggestions that could be helpful in the search for a great internship that are offered on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network. The site is designed to provide opportunities for networking and […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 27, 2012)

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to UM Law to our new students!  Tuesday, August 28, 2012: Tax LL.M. Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Room F-108 Application Deadline for 11th Judicial Circuit Internship Program  Wednesday, August 29, 2012:  Mock Interview Program (Phase II)  Thursday, August 30, 2012:  Mock Interview Program (Phase […]

PSLawNet Launches New Website and Name

PSLawNet is excited to announce the launch of a newly designed website, which goes live on Monday, August 27th. With the new website launch, PSLawNet will also be changing its name to PSJD to more accurately reflect the audience of the new website. PSJD is a free public interest law jobs database for law students and […]