On Wednesday, February 27th, the Government Attorneys Interest Group of the American Society of International Law will hold a continuing legal education course featuring practicing international lawyers in a variety of positions within the U.S. government. This panel, “Not Just State: International Law in the U.S. Government,” will discuss the role that international law plays […]
The central mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans — whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products. There are currently 2 Attorney Avisor positions posted: Attorney-Advisor (General) – Closes […]
U.S. Department of State, Office of Legal Adviser, Summer Intern Program & Work Study Extern Program
The Office of the Legal Adviser furnishes advice on all legal issues, domestic and international, arising in the course of the Department’s work. This includes assisting Department principals and policy officers in formulating and implementing the foreign policies of the U.S., and promoting the adherence to, and development of, international law and its institutions as […]
The Office of Private International Law (L/PIL) within the Office of the Legal Adviser is responsible for the negotiation, interpretation and monitoring of conventions and other international instruments aimed at the development and harmonization of legal principles in such private law areas as enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, conflicts of laws, ADR, family law, […]
Upcoming Events: Monday, February 4th, Gideon Project Training Session, 12:30 – 2 pm, A-110 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For more information, email HOPE. Tuesday, February 5th, A Conversation with Manny Diaz, 6:00pm, University of Miami School of Architecture. Law school alumnus and former City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz will be interviewed by Dean Plater-Zyberk about his […]
Upcoming Events: Monday, January 28th, Public Interest Summer Opportunities, 12:30 – 2 pm, F209. Discover some of the exciting summer opportunities including HOPE Fellowships, the Summer Public Interest Program, Clinics, Externships, and the African Probate & Policy Initiative. Thursday, January 31st, “Different Kinds of Minds”, 7:00pm, BankUnited Center. Autism Advocate Temple Grandin, listed on Time […]
Attend the Fifteenth Annual Informational Career Fair on March 6, 2013, from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Bricks. Career choices keeping you up at night? Get the answers you have been looking for at the annual Informational Career Fair. Take this opportunity to speak with attorneys practicing in different areas of law about how they […]
The U.S. Citizens & Immigration Services Office (USCIS) of the Chief Counsel (OCC) has posted a vacancy announcement on USA Jobs for entry-level attorneys. They will be hiring a large number (exactly how large still to be determined) of people who either are about to graduate from law school (i.e., before July 1 of this […]
Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2012 – February 1, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. This Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to contribute to the strengthening of the public sector and relationship building efforts between the U.S. and countries abroad. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in professional placements in foreign government […]
In order to accommodate the Fall 2012 transcript release dates of the various law schools, please note that the application deadline for the City of Chicago Law Clerk Summer Program has been extended to Friday, March 1st. Please apply once your Fall 2012 transcript is available. Details About the Program: The City of Chicago Department of […]