Since MALDEF’s founding, it has been an organizational hallmark to support the next generation of lawyers who will advance the civil rights of the Latino community. MALDEF’s Law School Scholarship Program provides several scholarships in varying amounts to deserving law students with a commitment to advancing the civil rights of Latinos. MALDEF’s Law School Scholarship […]
On Friday, November 18, 2011 there will be a networking event hosted by the Attorney Breakfast Club (ABC), a networking organization made up of lawyers from both Broward and Miami Dade County. The meeting will take place at Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida33301 from 7:30am to 8:30am. The cost is […]
The Judicial Resources Committee and the Just The Beginning Foundation are pleased to announce that the Joint Internship Diversity Project is entering its second year. The Project’s ultimate goal is to share the judicial internship experience with minority, underrepresented, or economically disadvantaged law students. The Project is national in scope and will place 50 students […]
The National LGBT Bar Association, a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated LGBT legal organizations is currently seeking two interns to join its staff in Washington, DC. The Communications Intern will provide support for the organization’s development and operations staff. The Intern will provide a variety of high-level […]
The program is a full-time, six-week minimum, summer internship program open to all first- or second-year minority and/or economically disadvantaged law students. Selected students are given an opportunity to intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge in participating cities. Participating judges are from Illinois; Texas; Miami, […]
I. Internships, Clerkships and Fellowships: You must be an ABA Law Student Division member to be considered for the opportunities listed below unless otherwise indicated. Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program – Application deadline: December 23, 2011 This 8-week summer clerkship placements for qualified diverse candidates who are first or second year law students. For more information, […]
Limited space is still available for the Mock Networking Reception on Monday, 11/14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Practice mixing and mingling with attorneys in a realistic setting, with refreshments, followed by helpful feedback on how to hone your networking skills. Please see below for our confirmed list of participating attorneys. This event […]
Echoing Green is introducing four new webinars specifically designed for women, African-Americans, U.S.-based Latinos, and local leaders from developing countries. During these webinars, past Fellows from these communities will give advice on how to put your best foot forward. Register below: 11/29, 4:00-5:00 pm EST – Opportunities and Challenges for Local Leaders from Developing Countries […]
Monday, November 14th: Mock Networking Reception – Student Lounge, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15th: 1L Judicial Internship Information Session – Room F109, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, November 18th: 11th Judicial Circuit Intern Program Ends Today! JD/MM Seminar – Room F109, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
The American Judges Association (AJA) announces its annual essay competition open to all full-time law students enrolled in and attending an accredited law school in theUnited States or Canada. The first prize for the contest is $3,000; second is $1,500; and third is $1,000. First, second, and third place winners and their law schools will […]