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The City of Chicago Department of Law is Seeking Entry-Level Attorneys for the Position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Litigation, Transactional or Prosecutions Divisions

By on January 13th, 2014

The City of Chicago Department of Law is hiring entry-level attorneys.  The following job opportunity is for Class of 2014 (December 2013 -June 2014 juris doctor graduates). Additional information can be found within the actual posting online.

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the posting below. No email applications will be accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Various Divisions

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking entry-level attorneys for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Litigation, Transactional or Prosecutions Divisions. Attorneys placed in one of the Litigation Divisions will handle litigation in state and/or federal court, and/or proceedings before administrative bodies. Attorneys placed in one of the Transactional Divisions will analyze transactions for compliance with the law, advise City departments on legal compliance, review, draft and negotiate contracts and other agreements. Attorneys placed in one of the Prosecutions Divisions will prosecute violations of Chicago’s Municipal or Buildings Codes or Illinois Vehicle Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings.

SALARY: $57,192.00 annually

Qualifications:

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school with a Juris Doctor between December 2013 and June 2014 and eligibility to sit for the February or July 2014 Illinois Bar Examination.

NOTE: These hires are expected to take place in the Fall of 2014 with an anticipated admission to the Illinois Bar by December 2014.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

  • Strong research, writing, editing, analytical and client counseling skills
  • The ability to work well with others
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor and control workflow deadlines
  • A strong commitment to public service

Application Process and Materials: 

There is a two-step application process for this position. Please check Symplicity for application instructions.

Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 14, 2014 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is March 21, 2014.

NOTE: If you have any questions regarding how to apply, please contact the Department of Human Resources. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, the Recruiting and Personnel Sections in the Department of Law are not able to take or return emails or phone calls seeking any information pertaining to the position or the process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the City of Chicago Department of Law.

 

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Check Out the Equal Justice Works Programs & Resources

By on January 10th, 2014

See the following resources from Equal Justice Works (EJW):

Free Student Debt Relief Webinar:

There are powerful federal programs that can help student loan borrowers right now, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The free webinar, Drowning in Debt? How Government and Nonprofit Workers Can Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness, will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST.

Don’t Forget The Comprehensive E-Book:

The comprehensive student debt e-book, Take Control of Your Future, is available in the Kindle Store. (It can also be read in your web browser or on your mobile phone using Amazon’s free reading apps.) Buy your copy today and help support ongoing work to provide relief to student loan borrowers.

Follow EJW for More Information and Updates:

Want to know more and stay up to date? Follow EJW on Twitter (@EJW_org, #studentdebthelp) and on Facebook.

 

 

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National LGBT Bar Association 2014 1L Summer Internship Program Prudential Financial, Inc.

By on January 7th, 2014

The National LGBT Bar Association is pleased to partner with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity to a highly-motivated first-year law student. Through this partnership, the National LGBT Bar Association will select a student to join the 2014 summer law intern class at Prudential for a 10-week internship at Prudential’s offices, for a stipend of approximately $10,000. Internship positions will be located in the New Jersey tri-state area. 

Internship Responsibilities

The summer intern will have the opportunity to work with attorneys who support the broad reach of the Prudential businesses. The summer intern will also participate in the summer intern training program, which includes programs presented by Prudential attorneys that highlight different areas of the business and the legal department. Each intern will be paired with an attorney who will serve as a mentor during the program and will provide guidance on projects. The summer intern may also have an opportunity to practice interviewing skills, prepare presentations and shadow attorneys on various projects. The summer internship will run between June 2, 2014 and August 8, 2014. The summer intern will be paid a stipend of approximately $10,000, which shall accrue and be paid on an hourly basis.

Qualifications

Each applicant must be a member of the National LGBT Bar Association and must be a law student enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and have successfully completed the first year of law school and be scheduled for graduation in spring 2016 (full-time students) or spring 2017 (part-time students). Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. The ideal applicant will have financial or business-related experience or interest.

All materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 7, 2014. Finalist shall be selected and notified on or before February 25, 2014.

For information on how to apply, please visit Symplicity.

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Attention Law Students: Volunteer at the Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast

By on January 6th, 2014

If you are interested in practicing in the Clearwater/Pinellas County area and want to network and meet potential employers, colleagues and judges, University of Miami law students have been invited to participate in the 75th Annual Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast as a student volunteer.

The Oyster Roast is an event held annually by the Clearwater Bar Association where local attorneys and judges put aside the adversarial process, “kick off their shoes,” and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors. In addition to being a great time, it can be a unique opportunity for law students to socialize with practicing attorneys and judges.

This year, as they have in the past, they are inviting law students to attend for FREE (yes, free!) if they assist with the cleanup process. There are a limited number of volunteer spots available, so if you are interested in participating, please make contact ASAP via email.

The volunteer spots will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis. Please include the following in your email.

1. Name, address, and phone number;

2. Your law school;

3. Are you a student-member of the Clearwater Bar? (We encourage all student-volunteers to sign up for the Clearwater bar Association. There are no membership fees for student-members and this is a terrific way to connect with the local legal community)

4. Are you available for cleanup on:

the night of the Oyster Roast (Saturday, March 29, 2014);

the morning after the Oyster Roast (Sunday, March 30, 2014); or

Both?

We ask that you only offer to volunteer for time slots if you are genuinely able to attend, as they will be depending on your help.

 

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University of Baltimore is Seeking Clinical Fellow for Immigrant Rights Clinic

By on January 2nd, 2014

The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Immigrant Rights Clinic to start on or about July 1, 2014. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching, and is aimed at attorneys who wish to shift from law practice into clinical teaching.

The Immigrant Rights Clinic represents low-income immigrants in a range of direct client representation and immigrant rights policy work. Individual client work includes litigation of asylum and cancellation cases in Baltimore’s immigration court, and preparation of a broad range of applications before USCIS. The policy work has included such projects as state-level legislative amendments that would benefit immigrants in Maryland, building a brief bank for a coalition of clinics, and developing community education materials requested by a community partner.

This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years, and can be extended for a third year under certain circumstances.

Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in immigration, including both defensive and affirmative work; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; commitment to work for low income and immigrant clients; and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar (currently licensed in Maryland or willing to take the next Maryland Bar exam) in order to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is between $50,000 – $55,000.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support and travel allowance.

Applications are now being accepted.  The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is January 17, 2014.

For detailed job descriptions of each position, please view the website.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Elizabeth Keyes
Assistant Professor
University of Baltimore School of Law
1420 N. Charles Street
BaltimoreMD21201

 

 

 

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Become a Member of the The Jamaican-American Bar Association (J.A.B.A.)

By on January 2nd, 2014

The Jamaican-American Bar Association (J.A.B.A.) is extremely excited for the New Year and a new direction for the organization. While the organization has been active for the past few years, they are looking to continue the dynamic trend of previous leadership and further establish new roots in the South Florida community. They anticipate such involvement will assist in advancing the profile of Jamaican Legal professionals; while also creating awareness of their presence so that our community can look to them as a resource.

J.A.B.A. intends on effectuating such goals by hosting professional mixers; building connections to the legal community in Jamaica; and consistently keeping the community abreast of accomplishments through the local media and press. In an effort to facilitate accomplishing their objectives, organizing their membership structure is imperative.

To be a member in good standing, all members must fill out an application. Membership dues will be in the amount of $50.00 for practicing attorneys; $0.00 for Judges and students; and $25.00 for non-lawyers. If you wish to be a member going forward, please fill out a membership application, and remit payment (cash, personal check, or cashier’s check) to 2655 S. Le June Road #10, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

J.A.B.A.’s next meeting will be Saturday January 18, 2014 at 3:00pm at the Pembroke Pines Library located at 7300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 (2nd Floor Class Room).

For a J.A.B.A. membership application form, please ask your Career Development Office (CDO) advisor or visit the CDO.

 

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The Deadline for the 2014-2016 Columbia Law School – Center for Reproductive Rights Fellowship (CRR-CLS Fellowship) Has Been Extended to February 28, 2014!

By on January 2nd, 2014

The CRR-CLS Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for recent law school graduates who are interested in careers in teaching law. You can download the application here.

Here is a little more information about the Fellowship:

The CRR-CLS Fellowship is a two-year, post-graduate fellowship offered by the Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) and Columbia Law School (CLS). Those committed to women’s rights and/or human rights would be a great fit for this fellowship – although they don’t require experience in these areas. More than anything, this is a fellowship for serious emerging academics. Fellows will be affiliated with the Center and CLS, and will participate in the intellectual life of both programs.

Applicants do not need to be graduates of Columbia Law School to be eligible for this program and do not need prior experience in reproductive rights.

The deadline for applications for the 2014-2016 cycle is now February 28, 2014.

If you would like to learn more about the Center’s Law School Initiative, which supports the Fellowship, please visit the website here, or email the Senior Director of the Law School Initiative, Diana Hortsch.

 

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Check Out Equal Justice Works’ Newest Program, AmeriCorps JD!

By on January 2nd, 2014

AmeriCorps JD is an AmeriCorps-funded program that provides law students with an opportunity to expand the delivery of critically needed legal assistance in low-income and underserved communities across the country for veterans, military families, disaster victims and other vulnerable populations.

AmeriCorps JD needs law student applicants. Priority will be given to applicants focusing on veterans’ issues, although individuals with other focus areas are encouraged to apply.

Students who participate in the AmeriCorps JD program will help resolve some of the most critical legal problems that prevent people from having decent jobs, safe housing and stable family lives. One innovation of this program is that internships will be starting on a rolling basis, including during the school year, providing more opportunities to serve than summer internships exclusively.  (This is an expansion of the former SummerCorps program.).

Law students who participate in AmeriCorps JD will have an opportunity to earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – a voucher for education expenses – for dedicating 300 hours of service to a qualifying legal project with nonprofit programs or other qualifying organizations (as detailed  here), including legal aid organizations, veterans law clinics, courts and other state or local government agencies, or an academic institution.

Please note the following:

  • AmeriCorps JD applicants must be current students at Equal Justice Works member law schools.
  • For service in summer 2014, applications will open in March 2014 and will be due April 15.

To learn more about AmeriCorps JD, please visit the website.

Equal Justice Works believes that many of you begin law school with a desire to change lives.  AmeriCorps JD will allow students to put that commitment into practice and have a positive impact on some of society’s most underserved communities.

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The 2014 Tannenwald Writing Competition

By on January 2nd, 2014

Sponsored by the Theodore Tannenwald, Jr. Foundation for Excellence in Tax Scholarship and The American College of Tax Counsel, named for the late Tax Court Judge Theodore Tannenwald, Jr., and designed to perpetuate his dedication to legal  scholarship of the highest quality, the Tannenwald Writing Competition is open time law school students, undergraduate or graduate.

Papers on any federal or state tax-related topic may be submitted in accordance with the Competition Rules.

Cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 for the top three papers.

Deadline for submitting papers:  9:00 p.m. DST, July 1, 2014.

Mail papers to: Tannenwald Foundation, 700 Sixth Street, NW,   Suite 700, Washington, DC20001-3980, Attn:  Karen Jezierski.

For more information contact: Nancy Abramowitz at 202.274.4164 or visit the website.

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Consider HOPE Fellowships for Funding Your Job In the Public Interest – Deadline is February 14, 2014!

By on January 2nd, 2014

While you are on break and considering your summer options, take note of these two exceptional opportunities for funding your dream job in the public interest!

HOPE Fellows:

  • All 1Ls and 2Ls who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
  • Fellows must complete a minimum of 360 hours of work over a period of no less than 9 weeks.
  • Fellows have an ongoing reporting and feedback commitment throughout the duration of their placement consisting of weekly journals and weekly article reviews followed by group discussions.
  • Each Fellow receives a $5,000 stipend for otherwise uncompensated work at a public interest agency.
  • Fellows do not receive school credit for the work. They may not be enrolled in courses concurrently.
  • Placements are at the local, national, and international levels.

Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program:

  • All 1Ls who are in good academic standing are eligible to apply.
  • Fellows must complete a minimum of 35 hours per week over the course of 8 weeks.
  • This highly competitive program includes a public interest law seminar and a legal research and writing project for which Fellows receive a stipend and academic credits.
  • Fellows may choose among the following local Miami public interest agencies: Americans for Immigrant Justice; Catholic Charities; Legal Aid Services of Broward County; Legal Aid Society of the Dade County Bar Association; Legal Services of Greater Miami; and the Public Defender’s Office.

Deadline for applications is February 14th, 2014.

Questions? Email UMHOPE.