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Law School Admissions Council’s Student Writing Award and Conference in Mysore, India

By on August 30th, 2012

The International Association of Law Schools (IALS)  Board of Governors invites the law students of its member schools to apply for the Law School Admissions Council Student Writing Award. The Award certificate will be presented at the conference to each of the four regional winners and it includes reasonable travel expenses to attend the annual meeting in Mysore, India, waiver of registration fees and lodging. 

Eligibility:

Any full time students currently enrolled in a degree program in any of the Association’s member schools.

Topic:

Any topic in relation to law and Human Rights.

Selection Criteria:

Papers will be selected based upon the depth of scholarship. Preference will be given to selecting the best paper, one from each of four regions – Africa, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Europe.

Submissions:

All submissions must be an original academic paper, written in English, and be no more than 3,000 words (including footnotes and bibliography). All submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of no more than 150 words, accompanied by a proof of enrollment at a member school, and a signed declaration that the paper is the student’s original work.

Awards:

Reasonable travel expenses to attend the annual meeting, waiver of registration fees, and lodging. Award certificate will be presented at the conference to each of the four regional winners.

Visit the website for additional information about the Annual Meeting.

 

 

 

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The ABA’s Criminal Justice Section Seeks Student Staff Writer

By on August 29th, 2012

The ABA’s Criminal Justice Section has just started a new committee: the Young Lawyers Committee. One of the Committee’s new initiatives is to publish a quarterly newsletter targeted toward law students and lawyers in their first five years of practice. Michael Dean will be serving as Co-chair of the Committee and also as the newsletter’s Editor. For each issue, he would like to include a quarterly review of criminal opinions issued by the various federal circuits and, specifically, publish a “case summary” for each opinion, organized by circuit.

Mr. Dean is seeking several volunteer law students who would serve as “Staff Writers” for this project. These students would be responsible for monitoring the opinions issued by the particular circuit(s) to which they would be assigned. For each opinion that impacts criminal law, the writer would prepare a summary of the relevant facts and the holding of the case. Summaries should be approximately one paragraph long, with reasonable leeway for more complicated opinions. To apply, applicants should review the recent case of Williams v. Illinois, on certiorari to the Supreme Court of Illinois, No. 10–8505. Argued December 6, 2011—Decided June 18, 2012 and prepare a case summary as described above. The summary should then be emailed directly to Mr. Dean.

All submissions emailed no later than October 15, 2012.

 

 

 

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The ABA Section of International Law is Having its 2012 Fall Meeting at The Fontainebleau on Miami Beach in October!

By on August 29th, 2012

The ABA Section of International Law is having its fall meeting at The Fontainebleau on Miami Beach. The 2012 Fall Meeting is from October 16-20, 2012. ABA International’s Fall Meeting is one of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers. The 2009 Fall Meeting inMiami Beach attracted over 700 attendees from 36 countries. Fall Meeting attendees will include high-level practitioners with the largest and most respected global law firms; lawyers with the most prominent regional and national firms inside and outside the U.S.; U.S.-based small-firm and solo practitioners with significant international practice; corporate and in-house counsel; lawyers serving in government or with non-governmental organizations and inter-governmental organizations; and academics. ABA International is the “ABAhome” for the world’s leading international practitioners, and the 2012 Fall Meeting is a “Must-Attend” meeting for lawyers with a practice or interest in international legal issues.

Pre-Registration Final Deadline is September 28, 2012. You can register after that date, but you would not be able to register online.

If you’re interested in International Law, visit the website to obtain additional information.

The registration fee for law students is $75.00 (ABAmember)/$100 (non-member).

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“Top 10 Suggestions and Resources for Finding Internships in International Development, CR and Related Fields” on Peace and Collaborative Development Network

By on August 28th, 2012

Many students are interested in finding appropriate internships in the field to help develop their skills and experience. There are a number of suggestions that could be helpful in the search for a great internship that are offered on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network. The site is designed to provide opportunities for networking and sharing resources.

 

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Young Center Fellowship in Immigrant Child Law and Advocacy

By on August 28th, 2012

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, based at the University of Chicago Law School’s Kane Center for Clinical Legal Education, is seeking applications for a Fellowship in Immigrant Child Law and Advocacy, to commence in September 2012. The Young Center is dedicated to promoting the best interests—safety and well-being—of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children in the United States. The immediate focus of the Young Center’s work is to serve as Child Advocate (guardian ad litem for children in immigration proceedings) for unaccompanied and separated children pursuant to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. TheYoung Center also conducts policy advocacy at the local and national level to promote consideration of best interests in all decisions concerning immigrant children. The Young Center is a project of the Tides Center and is an independent non-profit organization based at the University of Chicago Law School.

The Fellow will assist with the supervision of law students serving as Child Advocate for unaccompanied immigrant children through the Immigrant Child Advocacy Clinic. The Fellow will be expected to assist with all levels of client work, including serving as Child Advocate, research, writing and advocacy. The Fellow will participate in the teaching of a weekly seminar, focused on issues arising in the immigration context for unaccompanied immigrant children and skills training. 

Selection of the Fellow is contingent upon the approval of the University of Chicago Law School and the Office of the Provost. This position has the following minimum requirements:

  • J.D. and appropriate authorization to practice law;
  • A strong academic background, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and a commitment to public interest work;
  • Proficiency in Spanish;
  • Candidates with at least two years’ experience practicing immigration law are preferred;
  • Ability to take initiative and also work collaboratively;
  • Enthusiasm for working with volunteers and teaching law students;
  • Passion, tenacity and optimism for the issues affecting immigrant children and their families.

Salary*/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. The Young Center/Tides Center provides benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care, vacation, and sick leave. The Young Center/Tides Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity. *Salary beyond one year is contingent upon funding.

Applications should include a cover letter describing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the fellowship, current resume, law school transcript, writing sample and three references. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please email or fax application materials to Alexandra Laguna, Administrative Assistant, The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights at the University of Chicago Law School. The fax is 773-702-2063.

For additional information, please visit the website.

 

 

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This Week at the CDO (Week of August 27, 2012)

By on August 28th, 2012

Welcome back to our returning students and welcome to UM Law to our new students! 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012:

  • Tax LL.M. Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Room F-108
  • Application Deadline for 11th Judicial Circuit Internship Program 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012: 

  • Mock Interview Program (Phase II) 

Thursday, August 30, 2012: 

  • Mock Interview Program (Phase II) 

Friday, August 30, 2012: 

  • Mock Interview Program (Phase II)

 

 

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Quarles & Brady LLP Seeks a Junior Level Associate for its Milwaukee Office

By on August 28th, 2012

Quarles & Brady LLP seeks a junior level associate (1-3 years) to join its growing Real Estate group in their Milwaukee office. Applicants should have at least one year of experience performing general real estate transactional work, including financing, purchase and sale, leasing, easements, real estate due diligence and title and survey.  The successful candidate must have a strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become a partner at this firm.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample through the firm’s website.

 

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The ABA Section of International Law’s Africa Committee Seeking Intern to Work on Newsletter, Africa Law Today

By on August 28th, 2012

The ABA Section of International Law’s Africa Committee is seeking one intern to work on the Committee’s quarterly newsletter, Africa Law Today. The mission of the Committee is to interact with lawyers, academics, students and others with an interest in African legal affairs. The Committee is comprised of over 450 practitioners in the public interest sector, private practice, academics and other fields. 

Description: 

The Africa Law Today student internship allows law students to have the opportunity to edit, proofread and cite check articles submitted to the Africa Committee for publication. The students are exposed to work from experts and colleagues in areas ranging from human rights and AIDS policy research to the effects of international conventions and treaties on African business and development. The internship enables interns to become involved in the committee through monthly committee conference calls and provides a vast array of resources and networking opportunities pertaining to the legal communities throughout the African continent.

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with editing, cite checking, and bluebooking articles submitted for the committee’s newsletter, Africa Law Today, which is published quarterly
  • Attend committee conference calls once per month (schedule will be provided at beginning of each semester)
  • Submit one article related to African legal affairs of at least 2,500 words for publication in Africa Law Today.
  • Approx. 25 hours per semester

Qualifications: 

  • Must have demonstrated interest in African legal affairs
  • Must be a rising 2L or 3L law school student, preference given to 2Ls who can commit to two-years of service
  • Native English fluency
  • Must be proficient in MS Word
  • Must have solid understanding of bluebooking and excellent attention to detail
  • Must have time management skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines and flexibility
  • Law journal or review experience preferred. Must be a member of the ABA-SIL and Africa Committee (may join after securing internship)

Work Location: 

Work will be done remotely, though you must have access to the internet and email.

Contact: 

Email cover letter and resume to Kimberly Brown. Please format the subject of your email as follows: “ABA-SIL Africa Committee Intern- Your Own Name.” Candidates who do not use this format exactly will not be considered for the internship. 

Deadline: 

September 21, 2012

For those of you new to the committee, the spring edition of Africa Law Today can be found online. (The summer 2012 edition will be finalized & circulated shortly).

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PSLawNet Launches New Website and Name

By on August 23rd, 2012

PSLawNet is excited to announce the launch of a newly designed website, which goes live on Monday, August 27th. With the new website launch, PSLawNet will also be changing its name to PSJD to more accurately reflect the audience of the new website. PSJD is a free public interest law jobs database for law students and alumni of over 200 subscribing law schools and free for employer organizations to post job listings.

The new site welcomes visitors with a clean uncluttered design, easier navigation, enhanced search features, and new tools for job seekers and employers, while still offering the same great content as the current website. PSJD’s current and prospective employers will find detailed information and resources to aid in their candidate search.

Current PSLawNet employers will be able to login to the new PSJD website using their existing PSLawNet login credentials. If you have forgotten your password, you may use the Forgot Password link on the website or contact them.

 

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LatinoJustice PRLDEF is Seeking Consultant in Central Florida

By on August 22nd, 2012

LatinoJustice PRLDEF is one of the foremost Latino civil rights organizations in the country, serving a pan-Latino constituency. Their areas of focus include immigrants’ rights; voting rights; employment discrimination and worker’s rights including the treatment of day laborers, and racial profiling / law enforcement issues. In Florida for the last seven years, they have litigated voting rights cases in Volusia, Orange and Dade counties; have advocated for the creation of fair redistricting plans; have advocated against the passage of anti-immigrant ordinances; and have interceded before the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of Hispanic voters in Hillsborough County. Additionally, in the Southeast U.S., they are also part of the team of attorneys challenging anti-immigrant state laws in two cases in Alabama and one case inSouth Carolina.

LatinoJustice PRLDEF is now seeking an energetic, motivated attorney with a record of commitment to social justice work, excellent legal, written, research, and communications skills to join its legal team as a consultant on an independent contractor status. The attorney will staff and manage a new regional office of LatinoJustice PRLDEF that is expected to open on or about November 1, 2012 in Central Florida. The duties to be executed in such a consultancy may be conducted as a supplement to the attorney’s own practice in other areas, upon mutual agreement.

The attorney will be a litigation team member and will help develop strategies to achieve litigation goals in coordination with appropriate LatinoJustice PRLDEF staff. The attorney in this engagement will serve as a resource for Latino groups in Florida and in select areas of the Southeast and will devise ways to solidify the organization’s presence in the Southeast. 

Required Qualifications:

Working knowledge of public interest and civil rights issues, and constitutional law. Minimum of 4 years post-bar admission to the Florida bar; litigation practice in federal or state courts required; and the attorney must be in good standing in state and federal courts.

Candidate should be effective in written and oral communication, be highly self-motivated, possess excellent interpersonal skills to develop diverse allies and facilitate collaboration, and ability to work well independently and in teams.

Bilingual skill in Spanish/English is required. Applicants with experience working with or on behalf of Latino communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

Consultancy fees to be set depending on experience.

To Apply: 

Send cover letter, resume, writing sample (5 to 15 pages) and three references to: Silvia Orna, Director of Human Resources and Operation.

Deadline for submission of materials is September 24, 2012 or until position is filled.

To learn more about LatinoJustice PRLDEF, please visit their website.