The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Department is accepting applicants to sponsor for the 2012 Skadden Fellowship. A Fellow would work on a project focused on housing and economic justice litigation and advocacy. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The NAACP Legal […]
Tuesday, August 30th: Judicial Intern Program – Application deadline due today at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available at the reception desk in the Career Development Office, Room A112. You may submit your application materials in hard copy to the Career Development Office or electronically. The Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program […]
PSLawNet recently updated some of its public interest resources. Here are some updates: PSLawNet’s Public Interest Career Fairs page has been updated to reflect the latest about 2011-12 public interest career fairs around the country. The 2011-12 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide is available for free download on PSLawNet. The Federal Guide is a distilled version […]
Ready to make a difference after you graduate? If so, come learn about an exciting post-graduate fellowship opportunity for Miami Law graduates! Attend the Miami Law Legal Corps Informational Session on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Chesterfield Smith Center for Equal Justice, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 100, Miami, […]
Equal Justice Works 2011 Conference and Career Fair is the largest public interest law career fair in the country. The Conference and Career Fair will take place on October 21-22, 2011, inWashington, D.C. Students interested in a career in public interest law are highly encouraged to attend. Students interested in attending the Equal Justice Works […]
Fair Trial Initiative seeks to address the systemic inequalities of the criminal justice system through the provision of a caring and competent defense team. A fair trial means having access to the resources necessary to investigate the case and the background of the accused. It is our belief that every capital defendant is entitled to […]
The University of Miami will help commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50 years of promoting peace and friendship around the world. In conjunction with the agency’s mission and legacy of service, they aim to honor the past, demonstrate their effectiveness, and inspire the next generation of volunteers through education and engagement. The Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary […]
The Public Service Law Network (“PSLawNet”) is an online clearinghouse for law students and lawyers to connect with public interest opportunities and information on public interest careers. PSLawNet is a free resource for law students and alumni of subscriber schools to search among thousands of public interest job opportunities and employer profiles. In addition to its […]
The Public Defender Handbook is a valuable resource tool for students looking for internships and post-graduate positions. It contains FAQs about Public Defender Careers, information about preparing for a career as a Public Defender and getting you dream internship and post-graduate position, tips for interviews and simulations and other important information regarding selected Public Defender […]
Public Defender Corps applications open Monday, August 15: Equal Justice Works and the Southern Public Defender Training Center are pleased to announce that the application for the 2012 Public Defender Corps program opens Monday, August 15. Applications must be completed online and submitted along with a résumé and two letters of recommendation by 5 p.m. […]