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Read Articles on Best Places for Law School Graduates

There are 2 interesting articles to review. The first is titled 2016’s Best Places for Law School Graduates and contains a list by Good Call which “features a slew of off-the-radar towns,” Law.com (sub. req.) reports. The largest city to make the top 10 is Los Angeles, ranked at No. 7. The second is titled Smaller Towns Outrank […]

Attend the ABA Forum on Franchising 39th Annual Meeting From November 2nd Through November 4th 2016

The ABA Forum on Franchising will hold its 39th annual meeting at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel from November 2nd to November 4th, 2016.  The Forum is extending an invitation to law students who may have an interest in franchise law to attend the meeting and will waive the registration fee for any student who […]

The American Society of International Law Offers 50% Off on Memberships to UM Law Students

The American Society of International Law (ASIL) maintains listings on over 100 organizations and institutions’ internship, fellowship and pro bono opportunities that include, or directly focus on, the practice of international law. University of Miami School of Law is a partner with ASIL which offers 50% off of any membership. Please contact Yazmyne Vasquez at the CDO for […]

Criminal Defense Scholarship

Rosenthal & Wadas, Attorneys in McKinney, Texas, are pleased to offer the Rosenthal & Wadas Criminal Defense Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all students heading to. or who are currently enrolled. in Law School for the 2017 Spring Semester. The Scholarship will be judged on merit and need. Academic achievements as well as any […]

THE 6TH ANNUAL EDI LEADERSHIP SUMMIT OCTOBER 13 – 14, 2016 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Join the Electronic Discovery Institute (EDI) for its flagship educational initiative, the annual EDI Leadership Summit! Over the past five years, the Summit has become synonymous with influential scholarship due to the relevance of its sessions. EDI’s distinguished faculty are carefully selected for their dedication to the advancement of thought leadership and advocacy. Over the […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 19, 2016)

Wednesday, September 21: CDO Presents: Careers with KPMG – 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM, Law Campus F200: KPMG will be sharing information about their hiring, work that they do and markets they are in. For details, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood in the CDO. Wednesday, September 21: CDO Presents: U.S. Navy JAG Corps Information Session – […]

SEEKING “CLIENTS” FOR LAW FIRM MEDIATION TRAINING SEPTEMBER 29 – 30, 2016 (Thursday & Friday) Honorarium of $75 per day

WHAT: The law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP is conducting its annual in-house Mediation Training in Miami on Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30. The training will take place in the offices of Greenberg Traurig, which are located at 333 S.E. 2nd Avenue, 44th Floor. We are in need of individuals (over the age […]

APABA’s Reenactment of the Trial of Minoru Yasui – October 14, 2016

Join APABA South Florida, and co-sponsor DCBA, for the reenactment of THE TRIAL OF MINORU YASUI, one of the most controversial trials in American history, on Friday, October 14, 2016, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, 73 W Flagler St., Miami, Florida – 6th Floor Courtroom. Please see the flyer below for additional information.  RSVP by clicking […]

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court Mark T. Banner Scholarship

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. Eligibility: Law students who have entered […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of September 12, 2016)

Wednesday, September 14:  CDO Presents: Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Law School Campus Room E-265: Four current and former law clerks will be on hand to discuss their clerkship experiences and the value of clerkships. Informative meeting for students interested post-graduate judicial clerkships. For additional details and information, please email […]