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January 2012

HOPE Summer Program in Tanzania: African Probate & Policy Initiative

Program Description: The African Probate & Policy Initiative is designed to foster study, research, and on-site experiences in Africa. The Initiative will focus on the role of probate and property laws in Tanzanian society, the impact of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, and the human rights implications of both on life in Tanzania. The Tanzanian legal […]

The Department of Education Has Released an Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form

The Department of Education has released an Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness form to assist borrowers in tracking their qualifying employment and qualifying payments as they work toward earning loan forgiveness. After borrowers submit the form, they will be notified whether their employment qualifies, the total number of qualifying payments they have made […]

University of Connecticut School of Law Student Legal Writing Competition – Deadline June 1, 2012

Deadline: June 1, 2012. Description: The University of Connecticut School of Law has established a Student Legal Writing Competition to encourage and reward original student writing on legal issues affecting persons struggling with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, or substance abuse. Topic: Entrants should submit a paper on a legal issue affecting persons struggling with homelessness, […]

Internship in Legal Ethics at SEC Headquarters

Although most SEC attorneys work day-to-day in securities regulation, many attorneys deal with other substantive areas. The Commission actively seeks interns every semester inWashington D.C.who are interested in legal ethics. The Office of Ethics Counsel reports directly to the Chairman. The Commission encourages applications to the Office of Ethics Counsel because it serves important mission […]

Judicial Internship Opportunities

Summer Intern/Externship Available with FL Fourth DCA Judge Spencer D. Levine Fourth DCA Judge Spencer D. Levine (West Palm Beach) is an alumnus and is very interested in receiving applications from Miami Law students. Interested applicants should send materials directly to The Honorable Spencer D. Levine, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, 1525 Palm Beach […]

Upcoming Judicial Events

Mind over Matters: A Frank Discussion About Legal Matters We Question With U.S. Circuit Judge Rosemary Barkett Please join us for a transformative evening with U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Rosemary Barkett on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 – 8 pm in the Student Lounge. Please RSVP to Amy Perez in the CDO […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of January 30, 2012)

Tuesday, January 31: Spring Recruiting 2012 Information and Training Session – 12:30p.m., Rm. F-209 Wednesday, February 1: An Evening with Judge Rosemary Barkett – 6:00-8:00 p.m., Student Lounge Thursday, February 2: Spring Recruiting 2012 Information and Training Session – 12:30 p.m., Rm. F-209 11th Circuit J.I.P. Orientation Session, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rm. A-110  

City of Chicago Department of Law 2012 Summer Law Clerk Program

The City of Chicago Department of Law invites law students to apply for its 2012 Summer Law Clerk Program. Usually, the program begins June 1st and is for a minimum of 10 weeks; however, the start date and duration of a law clerk’s summer will be determined by the law clerk and his/her direct supervisor. The […]

KaplanPMBR is Having a Presentation on the MBE!

KaplanPMBR is putting together a presentation on the MBE on February 9th at 12:30 p.m. in F-200. The presentation will focus on the MBE and the skills needed to be successful. Professor Fromm will cover 25 random multiple choice questions with the students speaking about the law and skill needed for a strong attack. Professor […]

University of Miami School of Law Students and Alumni are Cordially Invited to Attend the University of Miami Career Expo

University of Miami School of Law students and alumni are cordially invited to attend the University of Miami Career Expo taking place on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the BankUnited Center on the Coral Gables campus. The Career Expo has traditionally attracted companies from various industries such as personal […]