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April 2015

The 2015 James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Writing Competition

The James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Writing Competition is a writing contest for law students interested in Securities Arbitration and Securities Law.  The PIABA Bar Journal Board-of-Editors will publish the first place paper, and may, at their option, elect to print additional submissions. Winners will be announced at the PIABA Annual Meeting and […]

Announcing the 2015 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Student Writing Competition

American University Washington College of Law Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law (Center), the American Society of International Law’s Lieber Society (ASIL), and the American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law team are pleased to announce the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Student Writing Competition. The Competition seeks submissions of academic papers on the topic of […]

The Miami-Dade Chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers Presents: Speed Networking With Leading Women

Get up close and personal with female leaders in our community, Sarah Zabel (Circuit Judge), Lisette Reid (Assistant US Attorney), Susan Kim (Lead Counsel of Litigation, Assurant), and Anabel Nemrow (Associate General Counsel, BankUnited N.A.). Registration is limited, and RSVPs will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis! WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 […]

The 2016 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Is Now Available! Application Deadline is June 19, 2015

Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law […]

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2015 LCLD Group Mentoring Program Event

You’re invited to the 2015 LCLD Group Mentoring Program Event. Please join us for this exciting new event bringing Fellows, City Leads, mentors and mentees together for the first time. All law students are welcome.  When: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: RIVERO MESTRE LLP, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 1000,Coral Gables, FL 33134  RSVP […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of April 20, 2015)

Monday, April 20:  Last day of classes – Congratulations on the completion of the spring 2015 semester and the 2014-2015 academic year! Congratulations to the graduating class of 2015! Monday, April 25:  Final Exams Begin – Good luck with finals!  Information about Reading Period, Finals and Summer Break – The Career Development Office will remain […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of April 13, 2015)

Tuesday, April 14, 2015: Fall Recruiting 2015 Information Session – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Room F – 209 – This program is for current 1L students who intend to participate in Fall Recruiting 2015, particularly Fall OCI and other opportunities with summer deadlines. By attending this program, students will learn the summer timeline and […]

Macy’s and Frost Brown Todd – Diversity Job Fair

Inaugural Macy’s and Frost Brown Todd Diversity Job Fair for Experienced Attorneys DATE:                                                 Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9:00am-2:00pm (ET)  JOB FAIR LOCATION:               Frost Brown Todd LLC 3300 Great American Tower 301 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 PARTICIPATING LAW FIRMS:           Frost Brown Todd Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan Jackson Lewis Lane Powell Vorys, […]

OCBA New Lawyer Training Program 2015

New Lawyer’s Training Program Overview: The New Lawyer Training Program is an Introduction to a real world scenario of the Legal Profession. It is geared to law students who have just taken the bar exam and Attorneys who have been practicing for less than 3 years. This program will give participants real insight to navigating […]

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COUNSEL ANNOUNCES THE ELEVENTH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WRITING PRIZE

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 14, 2014 and August 15, 2015. Submit by:       June 2, 2015  Prizes:              ACEBC Award: $1,500; Sidney M. Perlstadt Memorial Award: $1,500 Winners will be honored during the College’s annual black […]