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January 2012

Deadline to Attend the Fifth Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting in Washington, D.C. is January 23rd!

Jon Stewart to join President Clinton for CGI U 2012 in Washington, D.C. Application deadline is January 23, 2012 and students can apply online. The fifth meeting of Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) will be convened March 30-April 1, 2012 in Washington,  D.C. at the George Washington (GW) University. Building on the successful model […]

The University of San Diego School of Law Seeking Assistant Dean, JD Admissions & Financial Aid

The University of San Diego School of Law is seeking candidates for Assistant Dean, JD Admissions & Financial Aid. For information, link to USD website.

University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resources Center’s Summer Resources

Please read below for summer resources. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Summer Resources Searching for summer funding? PSLawNet’s resource page for public interest law students searching for summer funding is newly updated and expanded! Detailed information on over 50 funding opportunities is available. […]

University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resources Center’s Community Service Opportunities

Please read below for community service. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Community Service Opportunities Books & Buddies is looking for volunteers! The Books & Buddies Program is a great, non-time consuming way to work with children and help out the community. Law students […]

University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resources Center Announcements

Please read below for upcoming announcements. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Announcements Interested in a Legal Advocacy Alternative Break (LAAB)? Law students are welcome to submit proposals for Spring LAAB (March 12 – 16) in groups of 3-8 people. Students will need to […]

University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resources Center’s Upcoming Events

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. For the next few months, HOPE will be highlighting helpful resources and exciting opportunities for Summer 2012! Upcoming Events in the Community Thursday, January 26th, Small Claims Clinic, 5 – 8pm, Legal Services of Greater Miami: Legal Services of Greater […]

The 2012 Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Program

The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps program provides law students with the opportunity to dedicate at least 300 hours of their summer to a legal project at a qualifying nonprofit public interest organization. In 2012, 711 law students will be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps education award in the amount of $1,175 upon their successful completion […]

Information About The Educational Debt Relief Program

President Obama issued an executive order in the fall announcing new programs that will reduce the burden on students repaying their federal student loans. One proposal, Special Direct Consolidation, is in effect now through June 30 and allows certain borrowers to consolidate their loans and receive an interest rate reduction. The President also proposes changes that […]

The American College of Employment Benefits Counsel Announces the Eighth Annual Employment Benefits Writing Competition

SUBJECT: Any topic in the field of employee benefits law. OPEN TO: Any J.D. and graduate (LL.M. or S.J.D) law students enrolled at any time between August 15, 2011 and August 15, 2012. SUBMIT BY: June 1, 2012. PRIZES: Clarin M. Schwartz Memorial Award$1,500 /Sidney M. Perlstadt Memorial Award $1,500 Each winner will be honored […]

Gunster is Offering a Scholarship to Participate in 30th Annual Federal Securities Institute

Gunster is again offering a scholarship for one student to participate in the full two-day 30th Annual Federal Securities Institute, Thursday – Friday, February 16-17 at Eden Rock Hotel in Miami Beach. Gunster would also like to invite 10-15 students to join the firm at the Securities Institute Reception on the evening of Thursday, February 16th. […]