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March 2010

Careers In Academia

 Are you interested in a career in academia?  If so, please join our distinguished panel as they discuss how they prepared for and transitioned into their careers in academia.  The Career Development Office is pleased to welcome the following professors:  Ricardo Bascuas, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law Kele Williams, Associate Professor […]

Pathways to Government and Public Interest Opportunities: Lobbying and Legislative Consulting

Interested in a career in lobbying and legislative consulting? The CDO invites you to attend the latest in its Pathways to Government & Public Interest Opportunities series featuring Robert Raben Founder of The Raben Group, LLC A legislative consulting and lobbying practice March 29, 2010 12:30pm – 2:00 p.m. The Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge […]

The Florida Bar Business Law Section Presents a Lunch ‘n’ CLE: A Practical Guide to Social Media

The Florida Bar Business Law Section Presents a Lunch ‘n’ CLE:  A Practical Guide to Social Media Law students are encouraged to participate in this event. The Florida Bar Business Law Section Presents a Lunch ‘n’ CLE titled “A Practical Guide to Social Media.” This event will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 8, 2010)

Thursday, March 11 Bidding Ends for employers participating in Resume Referral/Direct Contact Session (March 11, 2010) at 11:00 p.m.  For a complete list of participating employers, please refer to the most recent Spring OCI email sent from the CDO.  You may submit your bids by logging onto Symplicity.  If you do not have your Symplicity […]

Everglades Fellowship for UM Graduates

U.M.’s Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy is recruiting a 2010 U.M. graduate for a fellowship in Washington, D.C., for one year, beginning in August 2010.  Funded by the Everglades Foundation, the recipient will be placed in a staff position on Capitol Hill or in an Executive Branch department or agency with jurisdiction over […]

Summer Funding Opportunity From Equal Justice America

Equal Justice America is again offering Legal Services Fellowships this summer.  Applications are due on March 22nd.  Information on how to apply is available on the EJA website.    Equal Justice America will consider applications from law students who have arranged a placement with an organization that provides civil legal assistance to the poor. Depending on […]

Solo and Small Firm Interview Program – Registration Date Change

The General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar invites all law students to participate in the 2010 Solo and Small Firm Interview Program, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 12-2 p.m. in Orlando, Florida. Applicants will be interviewed for entry-level associate positions, summer 2010 clerkships, part-time […]

Fifth Annual NAELA Elder Law Writing Competition

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is pleased to present the Fifth Annual NAELA Elder Law Writing Competition offering a $1,500 cash prize for the best article submitted. In addition to the $1,500 first prize, the winner will be interviewed for a future issue of NAELA News. The second place winner will receive $1,000 […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of March 1, 2009)

Wednesday, March 3 Informational Career Fair 12:30 p.m. The Bricks Career choices keeping you up at night?  Get the answers you’ve been looking for at this year’s Informational Career Fair. Take this opportunity to speak with attorneys practicing in different areas of law about how they got started in their fields and what it is […]