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October 2014

Upcoming Government Honors Deadlines

Upcoming 3L 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. Congressional Research Service – American Law Division CRS Law Recruit Program (Paid, Deadline 11/01/14 Formal application deadline) Colorado Attorney General – Department of Law […]

The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization 2015 Paid Summer Fellowships at Yale Law School

The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization of Yale Law School (LSO) invites applications for its 2015 Summer Fellowship program. Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed on a rolling basis. LSO is the main organization at Yale Law School providing legal representation to individuals and organizations in need of legal assistance but unable to […]

Announcing an Animal Law Writing Contest for Law Students

The American Veterinary Medical Association, American Kennel Club, Cat Fanciers’ Association and Animal Health Institute offer law students an opportunity to engage in a scholarly discussion and debate of legal issues related to animals and animal law. The Grand Prize winner receives a $2500 cash prize plus round-trip airfare, one night accommodation and ground transportation […]

Management Consulting Fireside Chat With Guest Speaker Jorge Benitez

Jorge L. Benitez is the former Accenture chief executive of the United States and senior managing director of North America. He had primary responsibility for Accenture’s business and operations in North America, including developing and executing the company’s business strategy, delivering client service and driving its growth in the region. Mr. Benitez’s success in business […]

The 2014 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Picnic is on November 1, 2014

The Coral Gables Bar Association Invites You to Visit Us and Support the 2014 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Picnic at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013 on Saturday, November 1, 2014, from noon – 4:00 p.m. Come and Enjoy this Family Friendly Event! Wide Assortment of Food, Beer Stand, Chili Station, Ice […]

Coral Gables Bar Association Meeting Coming Up on November 14, 2014

November Networking Happy Hour at Cibo Wine Bar, 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Sponsored by Coral Gables Bar Association & Fernandez & Associates Court Reporters. This event is complimentary to all sitting Judges. When:   Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tickets: Member Ticket – $10.00 Good for 1 Free Drink and […]

The 2014-2015 Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law

The 2014-2015 Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law (co-sponsored by the Institute for Law and the Workplace and the Jackson Lewis Firm) Topic:  Papers may address any topic relating to the law governing the workplace, such as employment law, labor law, employee benefits, or employment discrimination.  Only the first two […]

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2014-2015

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law are pleased to announce their 2014-2015 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is a student at an accredited law school in the United States. Authors may not have graduated from law school prior […]

Planting Seeds: Using Social Media and Your Law Degree to Pursue Your Passions & Find Your Dream Career

Attorney and Social Media Expert Ethan Wall will present an experiential learning workshop series for students interested in traditional and nontraditional careers. During this program you will learn how to utilize social media and your law degree to pursue your passions and find your dream career. Practical advice and exercises will help you develop a […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of October 20, 2014)

Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, 2014: Equal Justice Works Career Fair, Washington, DC