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Careers in International Anti-Money Laundering Presentation via Teleconference

This is a free program presented by ABA Section of International Law International Anti-Money Laundering Committee on Monday, February 6th, 2012, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET by teleconference. A panel representing a broad spectrum of practitioners who are focused on anti-money  laundering issues will present to law students, new grads and those just […]

Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition – Deadline April 27, 2012

Notre Dame Law School sponsors an annual writing competition on the topic of Legal Ethics. All students with an interest in Legal Ethics are invited and encouraged to participate. The competition is open to all law students at U.S. and Canadian law schools. Entries should concern any issue within the general category of legal ethics. Entries […]

The Law Society Human Rights Essay Competition

Application deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012. Law students, trainee solicitors, pupil barristers and junior lawyers (current, prospective or inbetween stages) are invited to enter the Law Society’s annual Graham Turnbull essay competition. This year’s essay title is: ‘In the light of the growing prison population should we look for alternatives to imprisonment?’ The deadline for entries […]

HOPE Summer Program in Tanzania: African Probate & Policy Initiative

Program Description: The African Probate & Policy Initiative is designed to foster study, research, and on-site experiences in Africa. The Initiative will focus on the role of probate and property laws in Tanzanian society, the impact of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, and the human rights implications of both on life in Tanzania. The Tanzanian legal […]

The Department of Education Has Released an Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form

The Department of Education has released an Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness form to assist borrowers in tracking their qualifying employment and qualifying payments as they work toward earning loan forgiveness. After borrowers submit the form, they will be notified whether their employment qualifies, the total number of qualifying payments they have made […]

University of Connecticut School of Law Student Legal Writing Competition – Deadline June 1, 2012

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, […]

Internship in Legal Ethics at SEC Headquarters

Although most SEC attorneys work day-to-day in securities regulation, many attorneys deal with other substantive areas. The Commission actively seeks interns every semester inWashington D.C.who are interested in legal ethics. The Office of Ethics Counsel reports directly to the Chairman. The Commission encourages applications to the Office of Ethics Counsel because it serves important mission […]

Judicial Internship Opportunities

Summer Intern/Externship Available with FL Fourth DCA Judge Spencer D. Levine Fourth DCA Judge Spencer D. Levine (West Palm Beach) is an alumnus and is very interested in receiving applications from Miami Law students. Interested applicants should send materials directly to The Honorable Spencer D. Levine, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, 1525 Palm Beach […]

Upcoming Judicial Events

Mind over Matters: A Frank Discussion About Legal Matters We Question With U.S. Circuit Judge Rosemary Barkett Please join us for a transformative evening with U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Rosemary Barkett on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 – 8 pm in the Student Lounge. Please RSVP to Amy Perez in the CDO […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of January 30, 2012)

Tuesday, January 31: Spring Recruiting 2012 Information and Training Session – 12:30p.m., Rm. F-209 Wednesday, February 1: An Evening with Judge Rosemary Barkett – 6:00-8:00 p.m., Student Lounge Thursday, February 2: Spring Recruiting 2012 Information and Training Session – 12:30 p.m., Rm. F-209 11th Circuit J.I.P. Orientation Session, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rm. A-110