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January 2012

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mary Moers Wenig 2012 Student Writing Competition – Deadline June 1, 2012

Deadline:          June 1, 2012 The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) announces the American  College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mary Moers Wenig 2012 Student Writing Competition. This competition was created by ACTEC’s Legal Education Committee, which consists of law school professors who teach in the area of trusts and estates and practitioners […]

The 2012 ProInspire Fellowship

ProInspire is building the next generation of nonprofit leaders by expanding the talent pipeline, developing professionals, and increasing diversity in the sector. They are passionate about accelerating social impact and being catalysts of outstanding performance. The ProInspire Fellowship recruits top business professionals with 2-5 years of business experience who want to use their skills for social […]

Read the Career Development Office’s Handout Titled “How to Avoid Making Common Mistakes When Conducting a Legal Job Search”

Conducting a job search can be time consuming and complex. For job search tips, review the Career Development Office’s (“CDO”) new handout titled “How to Avoid Making Common Mistakes When Conducting a Legal Job Search.” The handout discusses  tips regarding your application materials, interviewing and following up with potential employers. Go to the Symplicity Document Library […]

2012-2013 Fellowship Opportunity – U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program

Deadline: March 14, 2012. IREX is pleased to announce the competition for the 2012-13 U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS). The U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program provides funding for U.S. scholars and professionals to travel to Eurasia and serve U.S. Embassies or USAID Missions as policy specialists on a research topic proposed by the Embassy/Mission. […]

Professor Michael Froomkin Seeks Assistants for Robotics Conference

Professor Michael Froomkin is seeking to hire law students to help manage a major conference on legal and policy issues relating to robotics, to be held at the University of Miami School of Law on April 19 & 20.  There is intellectual work to be done to set  up the event, and also some administrative […]

MIAMI LAW HOPE Public Interest Resource Center Events, Announcements and Resources for Week of January 23, 2012

Upcoming Events on Campus Monday, January 30th, Public Interest and Experiential Learning Fair, 12:30 – 2 pm, Bricks: Speak with directors, staff and students about the various clinics, centers and programs offering legal advocacy opportunities at Miami Law. Wednesday, February 1st, Public Interest Lecture Series featuring Marissa Leichter, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, A110A: Join us […]

Apply for the 2012-2013 Gubernatorial Fellows Program

Florida’s Most Prestigious Leadership and Public Service Program Application Deadline: March 2, 2012  Governor Rick Scott invites Floridacollege and university students to apply for the 2012-2013 Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Participation in the program provides college and university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how government operates. Established in 2004 and endowed by Al […]

2012 PILnet International Fellowship: Seeking Candidates from China; the Middle East and North Africa region; and Southeast Asia

DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2012. PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law is pleased to invite applications for the PILnet International Fellowship for 2012–13. PILnet will select lawyers from China, the MENA region (specifically Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia), and Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam) for ten months of study and practical […]

The Legal Studies Institute Provides Legal Internships and Constitutional Course Credit in Washington, DC

LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE May 19 – August 4, 2012 Washington,D.C. Early Deadline: February 10, 2012 – 5% Discount for Applying Early! The Legal Studies Institute provides the opportunity for law students to gain a first-hand look at the American legal system through guaranteed legal internships, a 3-credit constitutional law course, guest speakers and briefings, and […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of January 23, 2012)

Thursday, January 26:  11th Circuit Judicial Internship Program Application Deadline – Turn in your application to Amy Perez, Director of Judicial Clerkships, Career Development Office, Room A-112.