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FASPE (Fellowship at Auschwitz for Study of Professional Ethics) 2018

FASPE Law examines the role played by German lawyers from 1933 to 1945, underscoring the reality that moral codes governing the practice of law can break down or be distorted with devastating consequences. Having demonstrated the power held by the legal profession in a modern society, FASPE addresses ethical issues now facing individual lawyers, the […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of October 9th, 2017)

Tuesday, October 10, 2017: CDO Presents: Summer Opportunities in Criminal Prosecution  – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Law School Campus, Room E-265: The State Attorney’s Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida will host an information session to discuss their summer 2018 law student internship program. Each summer, this office hires 1L and […]

Owning It: Understanding Your Unique Strengths and Value

Join the Women’s Initiative Group of León Cosgrove LLP and Alvarez, Arrieta & Diaz-Silveira LLP for a symposium featuring distinguished female professionals and executives who will share their insights into what makes women valuable assets in the workforce and how we can collectively work to enhance the legal profession as a whole.  The symposium will […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 25th, 2017)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017: CDO Presents: Make it Your Own Law Firm: Flying Solo  – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Law School Campus, Room F-200: The CDO invites you to join Spencer Aronfeld (JD ’91), as he gives his annual, highly acclaimed presentation on how to develop a successful solo law practice, how to […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 18th, 2017)

Due to Hurricane Irma, Law School classes will resume on Wednesday, September 20. All law school activities canceled until further notice. As such, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood in the CDO with any questions regarding the event/programming below: Thursday, September 21, 2017: CDO Presents: Considering using your JD in Finance? Northwestern Mutual has the answer! – 12:30 PM – […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 11th, 2017)

Thursday, September 7, 2017: CDO Presents: Using your JD and Tax LL.M. at EY – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Law School Campus, Room F-108: Join EY as they share information about how a JD and LLM can have a thriving career with their company. For any questions, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood in the […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 21, 2017)

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome our new students to UM Law! Fall 2017 Recruiting Program: The Fall 2017 Recruiting Program is under way at Miami Law.  This program connects students with employers recruiting second-year law students for summer 2018 positions and third-year and LL.M. students for post-graduate positions.  Among the components to […]

Peggy Browning Fund – National Law Students Worker’s Rights Conference

When: Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2017  Where: The Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Keynote Speaker: Lynn Rhinehart, General Counsel AFL-CIO  Friday Evening:     Networking Dinner & Program (details TBA) With multiple interactive workshops, panel discussions and keynote address, the conference will give each participant additional insight into becoming an advocate […]

LEESFIELD/AAJ SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by AAJ, and AAJ member Ira Leesfield, this scholarship awards $2,500 to a Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. AAJ’s Annual Convention is a great opportunity for the scholarship recipient to network with top trial lawyers from around the country, attend CLE programs, and meet members of AAJ’s New Lawyer […]

Join Squire Patton Boggs LLP for Attorney Parents Conversation

We all know attorneys work hard. Aside from having to keep our bosses, clients and judges happy, we also have to make our hours, bring in business, produce quality work products, stay involved in the community, etc. In addition, many of us have the added responsibilities – and joys – of being a parent and […]