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National Association of Women Lawyers 2018 Selma Moidel Smith Law Student Writing Competition

NAWL established the annual Selma Moidel Smith Law Student Writing Competition to encourage and reward original law student writing on issues concerning women and the law. The rules for the competition are as follows: Entrants should submit a paper on an issue concerning women’s rights or the status of women in the law. Essays will be […]

University of Miami School of Law Estate Planning LL.M. Scholarships

Philip E. Heckerling Scholarship: The Philip E. Heckerling Scholarship is a partial-tuition scholarship available to a currently enrolled J.D. candidate or recent graduate (within the last three years) of the University of Miami School of Law with the highest J.D. grade point average (minimum 3.0 required).  Candidates must apply and be admitted to the Graduate Program […]

Benson & Bingham Annual Scholarship

In 2017, Benson & Bingham decided to give back to the community with the inception of its first annual Law Scholarship. Benson & Bingham understand the rigors of law school accompanied with the expense to become an attorney, and felt obliged to help alleviate the financial strain with their annual scholarship offer. The firm is […]

Attend “A Conversation With James L. Ferraro”

James L. Ferraro JD ’83, author of Blindsided: The True Story of One Man’s Crusade Against Chemical Giant DuPont for a Boy with No Eyes will discuss his book. March 19, 2018 12:30 – 2:00 pm Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge 1311 Miller Road Coral Gables, FL 33146 Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Attendees will […]

35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition

The Planning & Law Division of the American Planning Association announces its 35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition. The winning entry in the competition will be awarded a prize of $2,000 and will be submitted for publication in The Urban Lawyer, the law journal of the American Bar Association’s Section of State & Local Government […]

FCBA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for its Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program and Will Soon Accept Applications for its Law School Scholarship Program

The Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation Now Accepting Applications for its Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program and Will Soon Accept Applications for its Law School Scholarship Program! The Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program: This program provides stipends of up to $5,000 to outstanding law students employed as unpaid summer interns in positions with […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of February 26th, 2018)

Monday, February 26, 2018: CDO Presents: Foreign Service Careers and Internships with the State Department – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Law School Campus, Room F-200: Join Monique Quesada, Diplomat in Residence –South Florida (and Puerto Rico), U.S. Dept. of State as she discusses foreign service careers and internships.

20th Annual Health Law Writing Competition – Submissions Due Friday, March 2, 2018

Epstein Becker Green is pleased to announce its 20th Annual Health Law Writing Competition. The competition is designed to encourage J.D. and LL.M. students in the preparation of scholarly papers on current topics of interest relating to health law. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows for the three best papers: First Place: $4,000    […]

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia Presents the 2018 Criminal Defense Trial Practice Institute

The Criminal Defense Trial Practice Institute, May 14-18, 2018.  Date(s): May 14, 2018 – May 18, 2018 Location: Moot Courtroom Address: 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004 Contact: Jennifer Thomas Email: PDSTPI@pdsdc.org Last Date To Register: March 01, 2018 Description: The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia is pleased to present the 2018 Criminal Defense Trial Practice Institute (Institute).  […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of February 12th, 2018)

Tuesday, February 13, 2018: CDO Presents: A Conversation With Deborah Enix-Ross – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Law School Campus, Faculty Meeting Room: Alumna Deborah Enix-Ross, a senior advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton and an expert in International Dispute Resolution, will discuss her career path and practice. Refreshments will be served.