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August 2013

The 2014 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans – Deadline is November 8, 2013

Thirty Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans will be awarded in March 2014 on the basis of a single national competition. Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study – in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program – in the United States. Each award is for up to $25,000 […]

The American College of Consumer Financial Services 2013 Writing Competition

Each year, the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers seeks to recognize written contributions to the field of consumer financial services law. Eligible papers include publishable articles, substantial book reviews, or book chapters; books; and student case note or comment. In any year, depending on the quality of the submissions, awards may be made […]

The Independence Foundation Public Interest Law Fellowship Program – Deadline is September 25, 2013

The Independence Foundation is a private, not-for-profit philanthropic organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. The Foundation is specifically interested in addressing the need for legal aid and assistance to the disadvantaged. In order to help to meet this need, in 1996 the Foundation established the Independence Foundation Public Interest Law […]

The Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) is Excited to Share the Summer 2013 Edition of the FAWL Journal!

The Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) is excited to share with you the Summer 2013 edition of the FAWL Journal! Founded in 1951, FAWL strives to propel women lawyers into economic, social and leadership spheres of power. The Summer 2013 Journal is part of FAWL’s continuing commitment to help their members excel and reach their career goals. […]

You Are Invited to Attend the Fourth Annual Patently Impossible Project: An Innovative Competition to Benefit Dade Legal Aid

Save the Date! When:          Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6- 8 p.m. Where:         Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Avenue. There will be a Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes. Compete to win the grand prize. Bet on teams assembling a patented invention. This is a fun event and good opportunity for students interested in Intellectual […]

Read The “Opportunities in Animal Law” Booklet to Gain Information Regarding Programs and Resources About Animal Law

The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has a goal is to assist students who are interested in finding a meaningful way to merge their profession with their passion for animals. For more than 30 years, ALDF has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. This mission […]

The 2014 Mollie and Paul Hill Student Writing Competition in Medical-Legal Interprofessional Collaboration

Beginning in 2014, the Florida State University Center for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine and Law, based in both the FSU College of Medicine and the FSU College of Law, will present awards for the outstanding original papers submitted by a law student and a medical student or medical resident in response to a question pertaining […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 19, 2013)

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome our new students to UM Law! Tuesday, August 20: First Day of Classes. Thursday, August 22:  Student Organization Fair – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Bricks. Come meet the new leaders of the various Miami Law student organizations.   

South Florida Federal Executive Board Young Government Leaders Chapter Invites You to Join Their Organization

The South Florida Young Government Leaders Chapter (YGL) and cordially invite all interested federal, state and local government employees, interns and government contractors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties to join. They are looking to build a community of leadership for young public servants across the tri-county area, through professional development activities, networking opportunities, social […]

The 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference Takes Place November 6-10, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica

The 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference will take place November 6-10, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Akerman Senterfitt Student Scholarship provides a partial scholarship to three (3) law students attending the Conference in an amount of not less than $1000 per recipient. The scholarship funds awarded to each […]