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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 […]

Job Searching on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter

NALP, The Association for Legal Career Professionals, has published a series of E-Guides on E-Professionalism.  The first three E-Guides in the series contain helpful information on job searching and building a professional image on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  Here are links to the E-Guides: LinkedIn: Facebook for Lawyers Facebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But […]

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship Program

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, one of the largest law firms in theMidwest, is pleased to offer its Diversity Scholarship Program. In addition to working as a salaried Summer Associate in one of Dinsmore’s offices, recipients will receive a scholarship between $5,000 and $10,000. Recipients will also be assigned a mentor who will serve as a […]

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 […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 29, 2011)

Tuesday, August 30th:   Judicial Intern Program – Application deadline due today at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available at the reception desk in the Career Development Office, Room A112.  You may submit your application materials in hard copy to the Career Development Office or electronically.    The Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program […]

Save The Date – The Judicial Appreciation Reception is Now on October 19th!

The new date for our Judicial Appreciation Reception is Wednesday, October 19th from 6:30 -8:30 pm.  The reception will take place at the Newman Alumni Center.  In attendance will be federal and state judges, current and former clerks, faculty members and law students.  It will be an opportunity for you to interact with the judges […]

PSLawNet Has Recent Updates to Its Online Resources

PSLawNet recently updated some of its public interest resources. Here are some updates: PSLawNet’s Public Interest Career Fairs page has been updated to reflect the latest about 2011-12 public interest career fairs around the country. The 2011-12 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide is available for free download on PSLawNet.  The Federal Guide is a distilled version […]

Attend the Miami Legal Corps Informational Session!

Ready to make a difference after you graduate?  If so, come learn about an exciting post-graduate fellowship opportunity for Miami Law graduates!  Attend the Miami Law Legal Corps Informational Session on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Chesterfield Smith Center for Equal Justice, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 100, Miami, […]

Student Registration for the Equal Justice Works 2011 Conference and Career Fair is Now Open!

Equal Justice Works 2011 Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest law career fair in the country. The Conference and Career Fair will take place on October 21-22, 2011, inWashington, D.C.  Students interested in a career in public interest law are highly encouraged to attend. Students interested in attending the Equal Justice Works […]

Join the University of Miami in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

The University of  Miami will help commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50 years of promoting peace and friendship around the world. In conjunction with the agency’s mission and legacy of service, they aim to honor the past, demonstrate their effectiveness, and inspire the next generation of volunteers through education and engagement. The Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary […]