On May 21, 2015, the Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section (“MJL Section”) of the Delaware State Bar Association will hold its annual Judge Haile L. Alford Memorial Breakfast. The event is held in honor of Haile L. Alford, the first African-American female judge in the State of Delaware. Judge Alford was appointed by Governor Mike […]
A Boston University School of Law student who is interning in Miami this summer seeks to sublet an apartment for 10 weeks, approximately from May 20th through July 31st. The student will be interning around the area of Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 28th Street. If interested in learning more, please email the CDO to be put […]
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association announces its 2014-2015 Law Student Writing Competition. The Court of Federal Claims Bar Association (CFCBA) is a voluntary bar association made up of nationwide members who practice law in the areas that lie within the specialized jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The goal of […]
Careers that Count: Accounting Wednesday, March 11, 2015 4:30p – 5:30p EST Learn about different types of accounting fields, hear from actual accountants, their career paths and how to best position yourself for internship and career opportunities at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Are you taking accounting and/or auditing courses? Do you think you will […]
Topic: The Impact of ‘Corporate Personhood’ on American Life: Should Corporations Be Afforded Bill of Rights and Other Constitutional Protections? Although they are not mentioned in the Constitution, corporations have claimed constitutional protections at least since the 1886 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Commission. Corporations’ claims to constitutional […]
Interested in summer funding for public interest work? Want to learn more about post-graduate fellowships? Have questions about student debt or loan repayment? Attend the Equal Justice Works (EJW) Information Session on March 5, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. in Room E-265. EJW is dedicated to creating a just society by mobilizing the next generation of lawyers […]
Support CABA Pro Bono by Participating in the 4th Annual CABA 5K! Organized by the Cuban American Bar Association (“CABA”), “Lawyers on the Run” is a family friendly 5K run/walk open to everyone in the community (lawyers and non-lawyers alike) with a dual purpose: to raise awareness of the importance of health and well-being in […]
CONNECTING DIVERSE LAW STUDENTS WITH LAWYERS, LAW FIRMS, CORPORATE COUNSEL, JUDGES, ASSOCIATIONS & THE LEGAL COMMUNITY BRING THE FAMILY AND JOIN US FOR A FULL DAY OF FUN!! MAY 9th, 2015 – ALL DAY 3 CLE applied for Crandon Park Tennis Center – Key Biscayne A SPORTING EVENT FIRST AND FOREMOST: The 2015 Diversity & […]
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: CDO’s Seventeenth Annual Informational Career Fair – 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Law Campus, The Bricks – Join the CDO and network! Learn about different practice areas as we host public, private and government organizations. Thursday, March 5, 2015: Using Social Media and Your Law Degree to Pursue Your Passions & […]
Florida Association for Women Lawyers is a professional organization devoted to actively promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and expanding the leadership role of its members in the community at large. To achieve these goals, CFAWL will further the common interests of its members and encourage camaraderie and learning among its members. […]