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August 2014

ABA Free Career Advice Series: Interviewing Spectacularly…from Both Sides of the Desk

ABA Free Career Advice Series Hiring lawyers is an important investment, yet interviewers tend to talk too much and ask too few questions…and interviewees continue to provide the same kinds of answers that fail to distinguish them or bring in offers. This month’s Free Career Advice Series webinar features legal career experts who will focus […]

Registration is Now Open for the Workforce Recruitment Program!

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a referral and recruitment program that identifies students with disabilities who are interested in employment with the federal government. The WRP is one of the main paths to: Find an internship or permanent position at federal agencies Explore careers in the federal service Gain Interviewing experience A recruiter will […]

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2014-15 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Department of State – Office of the Legal Advisor (Civil) 3-Year New Attorney Program (Paid, Deadline 09/01/14) Department of Justice – Attorney General’s Honors Program (Paid, Deadline […]

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2014-15 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Fall Government of the District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints Law Clerk Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 08/29/14) Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student […]

HOPE E-News

HOPE Dates to Remember: SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 HOPE Public Interest Resource Center Kick-Off Meeting Room F-309, 12:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Public Interest Lecture Series Room A-110, 12:30 p.m. OCTOBER 13, 2014 Equal Justice Works Career Fair Pre-Departure Meeting Faculty Lounge, 4th Floor Library, 12:30 p.m. OCTOBER 15, 2014 Public Interest Lecture Series Room A-110, […]

American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (ACCFSL) 2015 Writing Competition – Deadline for Submission is December 1, 2014

The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers is pleased to announce awards to be presented for: (a) the best book (b) the best publishable article, book chapter, or substantial book review (c) the best student note or comment on a topic dealing with consumer financial services law. The awards include cash payments of $2500, […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 25, 2014)

Wednesday, August 27: U.S. Department of Justice Information Session Lecture/ Panel Discussion – 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Room F-109 – Learn about career opportunities with the DOJ.   Thursday, August 28: U.S. Department of Justice Information Session Lecture/ Panel Discussion – 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Room F-109 –  Learn about career opportunities with […]

U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Coming to Campus Next Week – Learn About Summer and Postgraduate Opportunities

Interested in pursuing an opportunity with the federal government, either for the summer or after graduation? The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will conduct information sessions next week to discuss opportunities available with their agencies, and the government hiring process overall. Below is […]

The University of Miami Faculty Senate Seeks Legal Intern, Faculty Senate Office

This is a pert-time position, consisting of approximately 10 hrs. week, $14/hr. The duties include composing and editing correspondence; sorting, categorizing and provisionally determining what should be archived or deleted; drafting of legislation and maintenance of the Faculty Manual; and other duties as assigned. Must be self-motivated and able to work w/minimal supervision. This is […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of August 18, 2014)

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome our new students to UM Law! Monday, August 18: First Day of Classes!  Thursday, August 21:  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.