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HOPE Connects: Post Grad Fellowships

WHEN:    MARCH 16TH AT 12:30 P.M. Join HOPE to learn about post-graduate fellowship opportunities through Equal Justice Works, Skadden, Justice Analyst and Immigrant Justice Corps from current students and alumni who were awarded fellowships. Zoom Meeting ID:   401 765 9581 Link:   https://miami.zoom.us/j/4017659581. We look forward to seeing you there!

The National Black Law Students Association and the ULA Present: Careers in the Labor Movement

A panel discussion about the field of labor law and the varied and rewarding career options it  can offer for students who are passionate about social justice. The event takes place on Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will be moderated by Kyle Campbell, Associate General Counsel, America […]

Participate in the Florida Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Challenge for 2021!

The Florida Bar Foundation’s Statewide Pro Bono Challenge is now open and we need your participation to help Miami Law maintain our MVP title! Join now to gain valuable practical skills and experience by assisting on a housing, family law, child advocacy, consumer or other civil legal pro bono matter with alumni as supervising attorneys. […]

Florida Justice Association Research & Education Foundation Essay Contest – Deadline is 11:59 P.M. March 31, 2021

Official Rules Who: Eligible contestants include second-year and third-year Florida law students. Eligibility to participate in this Contest or to win prizes is limited to an individual who at the time of entry: at least 18 years of age; a legal resident of the United States; and a student who is enrolled in a Florida […]

Presented by the FL Bar Government Lawyer Section – Public Service Lawyering Panel February 5th at 12:10pm

Please see the following information and details about an upcoming event: the Public Service Lawyering Panel on Friday 2/5/21. It will be moderated by John J. Bajger, Chief Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida. Register here today!  

The BarBri Job Network – 1L & 2L Summer Job Openings

The BarBri Job Network platform is a free recruiting resource to connect law students and employers.  Students can upload their resumes and create viewable profiles.  Employers are able to search for potential candidates who have the qualifications they are seeking. Registered students can access the online job listings – currently there are 35 posted summer […]

Peggy Browning Fellowship Applications Now Being Accepted – Deadline is January 15, 2021

2021 Summer Fellowships and 2021-2022 School-Year Fellowship (a part-time position in Chicago).  Funded positions for 1Ls & 2Ls in labor-related organizations throughout the United States. Great opportunities for students interested in social & economic justice. Peggy Browning Alumni are eligible to re-apply. Information available on the website. You may also register and apply via the […]

American Constitution Society (ACS) South Florida: Florida and the Presidential Transition Webinar – December 7, 2020

When: Monday, December 7, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST via Zoom. Event Details: There are over 4,000 politically appointed positions across the federal government. Join the South Florida, Tampa, and North Florida ACS Lawyer Chapters for a webinar describing the experiences of two Floridians who worked in the White House. Featuring: Frank Sanchez, Partner, Holland […]

“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” FOR FRIDAY 9/25/20!

CAP/PJI Capital/JLWOP Criminal Defense 2021 Summer Internship The Capital Appeals Project (CAP) is a non-profit law office based in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides capital appellate and post-conviction representation to indigent people on Louisiana’s death row. CAP is one of the leading death penalty appeals offices in the country and has represented clients in several […]

Peggy Browning Fund Conference Is Going Virtual – The NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS’ RIGHTS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 7TH!

NATIONAL LAW STUDENTS WORKERS’ RIGHTS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in workers’ rights and social justice! Dates:  October 16-18, 2020 Plenary Session: Black Lives Matter & the Labor Movement Keynote Address: COVID-19 and Essential Workers Substantive Workshops Networking Meet-Ups. If you’re interested in advocating for workplace justice, join us! Learn […]