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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Women’s Rights Project, New York, Seeks Staff Attorney

By on February 11th, 2014

The Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National office in New York seeks applicants for a Staff Attorney position. 

OVERVIEW:

The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights, and freedom of religion and belief.

Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women’s Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society. WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women and works to implement ACLU policy in the area of gender discrimination.  WRP conducts direct litigation, files amicus curiae briefs, provides support for ACLU affiliate litigation, serves as a resource for ACLU federal and state legislative work on women’s rights, and seeks to advance ACLU policy goals through public education, communications strategies, outreach, and participation in coalitions.  WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court and in significant communications and public education efforts on behalf of women and girls.

WRP focuses on women’s rights in the following priority areas: employment, education, and violence against women.  Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination against women. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Manage significant litigation in federal and state court including district and appellate court litigation, prepare and respond to written discovery requests, take and defend depositions, engage in motion practice, write briefs, present oral arguments, and conduct trials.
  • Create and implement multi-pronged strategies using litigation, public education, and legislative and policy advocacy to further the ACLU’s strategic plan on women’s rights.
  • Provide assistance and advice to ACLU affiliates on litigation, legislative advocacy, and communications efforts.
  • Work closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff members.
  • Engage in public speaking, including representing ACLU positions to the media and public generally.
  • Develop strong co-counsel relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers.
  • Supervise junior attorneys, fellows, student interns and other staff.
  • Travel as required for litigation, policy advocacy, conferences and public speaking.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • J.D. and a minimum of four years of litigation experience required. Applicants with more experience are also encouraged and invited to apply.
  • Knowledge of legal issues involving women’s rights strongly preferred.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Capable of performing complex legal analytical work.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated creativity in crafting strategies to advance women’s rights in WRP’s priority areas. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
  • Commitment to the mission of the ACLU. 

COMPENSATION:

The ACLU offers a generous compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY:

Individuals interested in applying should send a letter of interest, current resume, law school transcript, legal writing sample, and names and telephone numbers of three references via email. Reference [WRP-08/ACLU-W] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Women’s Rights Project posting. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.

Applications can also be mailed to:

Women’s Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
RE: [WRP-08/ACLU-W]
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004 

Please indicate where you learned of this career opportunity. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

 

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Social Justice Weekend – February 21-24, 2014

By on February 11th, 2014

On February 21-24th, 2014, Miami’s social justice organizations are coming together to host its first Social Justice Weekend. Join them for regional asset mapping, legislative and communications training, and a picnic with John A. Powell, scholar, lawyer and author of Racing to Justice: Transforming our Concepts of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society. The weekend will close with the Racing to Justice Imagine Miami event.

Social Justice Weekend Schedule:

Miami-Dade Regional Asset Mapping For Community Change

When: Friday, February 21st

Time: 9:30AM-3:00PM

Where: Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St., Miami, FL 33132

This event will be a powerful space to bring community organizations, social service providers, government, artists, health and education professionals, faith leaders, labor and other allies together to connect our different strengths with opportunities.  Asset Mapping challenges the idea that our communities are filled with only deficits by looking at what is working and to provide a resource map for new and deeper collaboration.

Social Justice Table Kick-Off Party

When: Friday, February 21st

Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM

Where: City Hall The Restaurant, 2004 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137

Come celebrate the launch of the Social Justice Table, an initiative funded by the Allegany Franciscan Ministries that seeks to create a a synergistic and collaborative community of social justice organizations.

Freedom Flicks: Fruitvale Station 

When: Friday, February 21st

Time: 6:30PM

Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 200, Miami, FL 33132

Screening of Ryan Coogler’s critically aclaimmed film. This follows the true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year’s Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend Sophina, who he hasn’t been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to Tatiana, their beautiful four year-old daughter. Crossing paths with friends, family, and strangers, Oscar starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easily. His resolve takes a tragic turn, however, when BART officers shoot him in cold blood at the Fruitvale subway stop on New Year’s Day. Oscar’s life and tragic death would shake the Bay Area – and the entire nation – to its very core.

Rethinking the Florida Narrative: A Provocative Communications Training with Subhash Kateel

When: Saturday, February 22nd

Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM

Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 200, Miami, FL 33132

This communications training will be led by Subhash Kateel, Deputy Communications Director of 1Miami and radio show host of Let’s Talk About It!. Subhash was a community organizer in immigrant communities for over twelve years. Subhash writes extensively on issues ranging from immigration and criminal justice to mental health, economic justice and gun control. When he isn’t writing or talking on the radio, Subhash is helping emerging leaders in Miami to develop their voice and leading workshops around the country to help social justice leaders communicate effectively.

County & State Legislative Overview: Connecting the Dots with Karen Woodall and Francesca Menes  

When: Saturday, February 22nd

Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 200, Miami, FL 33132

This workshop will be co-facilitated by Karen Woodall, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the FloridaCenter for Fiscal and Economic Policy, and Francesca Menes, Policy and Advocacy coordinator at Florida Immigrant Coalition.

Picnic with John A. Powell

When: Sunday, February 23rd

Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM

Where: At Blue Marlin Fish House, located at 2500 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Socialize, relax and enjoy a delicious lunch in the company of John Powell and Miami’s social justice collaborators.

Imagine Miami: Racing to Justice with John A. Powell 

When: Monday, February 24th

Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Where: UM, Bank United Center, 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33146

A conversation around ethical and practical considerations to build an inclusive society. This event will be led by Dr. John Powell, internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties.

For additional details, tickets, etc., visit the website.

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Fellowship – Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2014

By on February 11th, 2014

The Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) invites young indigenous lawyers, from the Member States of the OAS, to apply for a fellowship to assist with tasks of the Rapporteurship in Washington, D.C. The Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the IACHR was created in 1990 in order to strengthen, promote and systematize the IACHR’s actions in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights in the Americas. The fellowship provides the opportunity to understand and apply the mechanisms of protection of the inter-American system of human rights in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights. The deadline to present applications is February 14.

1) Venue of Fellowship: Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS).  Address:  1889 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.20006, United States of America

2) Modality: On-site

3) Deadline to present applications: February 14, 2014

4) Start and End Dates: April 1 2014 to March 31, 2015

5) Length of the Fellowship: 12 months

6) Objective: To provide an opportunity for young lawyers from OAS Member States to understand and apply the mechanisms of protection of the inter-American system of human rights in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights. The Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the IACHR was created in 1990 in order to strengthen, promote and systematize the IACHR’s actions in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights in the Americas.

7) Program: To assist with tasks of the Rapporteurship on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Inter-American Commission, under the supervision of its human rights specialists during the period of the fellowship and, at the end of the fellowship, present to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR a detailed report on activities carried out by the fellow.

8) Requirements:

  • Be a citizen of an OAS Member State;
  • Be member of an indigenous community of the Americas;
  • Spanish language proficiency (knowledge of other official OAS languages is desirable);
  • Have graduated in law from an officially recognized university (attach copy of the law degree and grades obtained);
  • Have received law degree after January 1, 2006;
  • Have a demonstrable professional interest in the legal field of human rights, specifically in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights; and
  • Present a paper of up to five pages, not edited by another person, on a human rights issue of interest to the candidate in the area of indigenous peoples’ rights.

9) Required documents: The following documents are required in order to be considered for the fellowship:

  • Letter of interest
  • Completed Fellowship Application (LINK)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of law degree and grades obtained
  • Written paper of up to five pages

10) Benefits:

  • The IACHR provides a monthly stipend of US$3,200.00 for the period covered by the fellowship,  that is US$38,400.00 total for 12 months. With the stipend provided, the fellow is responsible for obtaining health insurance coverage of his/her choosing for the duration of the fellowship, and should provide proof of coverage to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR.
  • Round-trip economy class air transportation from the participant’s country of residence to Washington, D.C. Terminal and transfer expenses are not covered.
  • The IACHR will award a certificate of participation in the Fellowship Program to the fellows who satisfactorily complete the entire period of the fellowship.

11) Responsibilities of the selected candidates:

  • Once an applicant has been selected, he/she should formally accept the fellowship in writing, confirming with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights his/her availability to complete the fellowship during the specified time period. Once accepted, the IACHR will proceed with the necessary arrangements for purchase of round-trip economy air transportation between the candidate’s country of origin/residence and Washington, D.C.
  • In the event a candidate accepts a fellowship but cannot complete it, for whatever reason, he/she must immediately inform the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights so that the course of action may be decided.
  • It is the responsibility of each selected candidate to request and obtain the necessary visa to enter the United States, and/or transit visa (if applicable) in a timely manner.  The IACHR will not incur in any expense related to the processing of immigration or visa documents. The IACHR will provide the candidate a document certifying his/her selection as an official fellow of the IACHR so that he/she may request the corresponding visa, which is the sole responsibility of the selected candidate. In addition, the OAS will send a diplomatic note to the Embassy or Consulate where the selected candidate will be requesting his/her visa, certifying the fellow’s selection.
  • It is the responsibility of the selected candidate to arrive in a timely manner so that he/she will be present for the commencement of the fellowship on the date established by the IACHR.
  • If the selected candidate declines the fellowship after the flight ticket has been purchased, or does not travel on the established dates or changes routes, the candidate shall reimburse the IACHR the cost of the flight ticket or any additional costs incurred. The latter includes any additional costs, if any, incurred by the IACHR, such as extra costs for accommodation during the candidate’s travel to and from Washington, D.C.
  • If the candidate resigns, cancels or terminates the fellowship after the program has begun without providing sufficient reason and evidence to the IACHR for doing so, he/she will fully reimburse the IACHR for all costs incurred on his/her behalf.

12) Presentation of candidates:

The application and other required documents indicated in sections 8 and 9 must be submitted to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR prior to the closing date of the application period, by email, fax (202-458-3992) or mail to: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 1889 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C., 20006

 

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The 2014 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

By on February 11th, 2014

To:  All Law Students Returning For Fall Semester 2014 – Re:  2014 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program:

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2014 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 in Chicago, Illinois.  This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L and 3L students, and students in Intellectual Property LL.M. programs.

Last year roughly 125 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,700 law students from across the country participated in the program.  The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and transcripts to bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the materials of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program.  Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

This job fair targets students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science and who are patent bar eligible.     

For more information on the program, please refer to the Loyola Patent Program website.

Online student registration for this year’s Patent Law Interview Program is open and will close on Monday, March 3.

Online registration is available here.  At this stage of registration, you will only need to enter some basic information (you will upload your resume and bid on interviews later in the semester).  Please note that our school is listed alphabetically as the University of Miami School of Law on the registration form’s drop down menu of law schools.

We will be paying the $35 registration fee for our students, so you will not be charged anything when you register online.

Once you have registered, the program staff will communicate with you directly via email to the address that you entered when registering for the program. Please direct any questions about the program to the Patent Program Liaison in our office, Karen Warren.

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This Week at the CDO (Week of February 10, 2014)

By on February 10th, 2014

Thursday, February 12, 2014:

  • Florida Supreme Court Information Session – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room F-108

Thursday, February 13, 2014:

  • Toppel Career Expo – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center

Friday, February 14, 2014:

  • Department of State Information Session – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room A-110
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The Second Annual Animal Law Student Legal Writing Competition

By on February 10th, 2014

The Florida State College of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) is hosting its Second Annual “Animal Law Student Legal Writing Competition” (Competition) this year, sponsored by Pets Ad Litem (PAL). PAL was founded by Animal Law Committee Chair Ralph A. DeMeo, and is dedicated to providing humane education and legal and other support for animals in Tallahassee and surrounding areas.

The Competition is open to all law students presently enrolled in or graduated within one year from an accredited Florida law school. The winner is selected through a blind grading competition.  Last year, a FSU College of Law student received a Certificate of Recognition, $500 from PAL, plus publication consideration in a future edition of The Florida Bar Animal Law Committee’s newsletter of an edited version of that student’s Animal Law paper.

Last year, the Competition Committee received 8 entries from students at 3 Florida law schools. The purpose of the Competition is to encourage Animal Law scholarship by law students and a career in Animal Law. We encourage all law students and recent graduates to enter this writing competition.  This year’s Competition Committee includes Ralph A. DeMeo, FSU College of Law Professor and ALC member Tricia Matthews, FDEP attorney and PAL President Bonnie Malloy, and student members of SALDF. For more information, please contact Ralph A. DeMeo or visit the website.

 

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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 February 7th, 2014

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 2009 and June 2013 with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and admission to the Illinois Bar.

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
  • Demonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks
  • 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.

Step One: You must submit an on-line application for this position online by February 28, 2014. No supporting materials other than your resume should be submitted with your on-line application.

Step Two: In addition to the on-line application and regardless of whether such materials were uploaded with your on-line application, you must submit the following materials in hard copy by March 6, 2014 to: Legal Recruiter, City of Chicago, Department of Law, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1640, Chicago, IL60602:

  • Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting; and (2) specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have each of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above whether through coursework, extracurricular activities, or work experience;
  • Statement of Interest no longer than one (1) page that explains your strong commitment to public service and why you want to work for the City of Chicago Department of Law;
  • Resume;
  • Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable);
  • Two writing samples (whether written for some other purpose or written for this submission), including the date (MM/DD/YYYY) that they were written; and
  • Copy of your ARDC card

NOTE: The foregoing materials must be submitted in person (interoffice delivery of application materials will not be accepted) or received via U.S. Mail or another similar mailing method (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL) at the address noted above on or before March 6, 2014; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position. Should you wish to confirm receipt of your materials, please use a traceable delivery method.

NOTE: Please do not submit references. Please do not send to us any materials other than those we have specifically requested above. Submission of references and/or additional materials other than what is specifically requested above shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

Please note that the online application submission deadline is February 28, 2014 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is March 6, 2014.

Writing Samples: 

All writing samples submitted in consideration for employment must comply with the criteria listed below. Failure to comply with this Writing Sample Policy shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

  1. Each writing sample submitted must be no less than five (5) pages and no more than ten (10) pages.
  2. Each writing sample must be written by the applicant within two years of submission of hard copy materials.
  3. Each writing sample must be accompanied by a cover page explaining:the sample’s original purpose (i.e. a writing class, bar association journal article, case note, moot court brief, memorandum for an employer, case filing) or whether it was written for this submission;when (MM/DD/YYYY) and for whom the sample was written;

    the extent of editing by any third party; AND

if the writing sample is an excerpt from a larger document, identify that larger document and provide context, if necessary.

If an applicant chooses to submit a writing sample containing confidential or privileged information, the applicant must identify the steps taken (redactions, name changes or consent from the client or employer) to preserve the confidential or privileged nature of the document.

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.

The full job posting, with additional information, can be found on the website.

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

 

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UM Career Expo on February 13th is Open to Law Students and Alumni!

By on February 7th, 2014

University of Miami School of Law students and alumni are cordially invited to attend the University of Miami Career Expo taking place on Thursday, February 13, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Herbert Wellness Center on the Coral Gables campus.

The Career Expo has traditionally attracted companies from various industries such as personal and business financial services, banking, retail and merchandising, government, telecommunications, and marketing. This expo is specially designed to expose students and alumni to a broad spectrum of career paths, as well as provide them with opportunities to secure internships and full-time jobs. This is not a legal industry expo and no law firms will be participating. This is, however, a great opportunity to connect with employers from other industries.

There is no required registration to attend the expo. Students and alumni must come professionally dressed. Bring plenty of copies of your resume and your Cane Card. Students not professionally dressed and/or without their Cane Card will not be admitted.

More information regarding the Career Expo is available here.  A list of participating employers is available here.

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Sarasota County Bar Association/Richard Garland Diversity Scholarship Program – Deadline is March 1, 2014

By on February 5th, 2014

SARASOTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 

Sarasota County is located on Florida’s GulfCoast between Tampa and Ft.Myers, and includes the municipalities of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Venice and North Port. Sarasota County is under the jurisdiction of Florida’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit. The Sarasota County Bar Association is a voluntary not-for-profit association of attorneys with over 800 members. As a leader of the local legal community, the Sarasota County Bar Association advances professionalism, promotes practice development, encourages public service, fosters fellowship and supports access to legal services for all. It is dedicated to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the field of law and for all members, and prospective members, without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, physical disability or socioeconomic background. Further information may be obtained by visiting the Sarasota County Bar Association website.

SARASOTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION RICHARD R. GARLAND DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP 

The Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity Scholarship Fund is intended to provide an internship opportunity for first through third-year law students of under-represented minority backgrounds (e.g. race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, or socioeconomic background), who have an interest in practicing law in Sarasota County upon graduation, to obtain summer placement in private law firms and governmental agencies in Sarasota County. The Scholarship Application is open to those aforementioned law students enrolled in Florida law schools and those enrolled in out-of-state law schools, but who have or having had family, school, or community ties to Sarasota County; are interested in practicing law in Sarasota County.

The Diversity Scholarship aims to foster an employment and collegial relationship between the law student/s and the legal employer/s and consequently enhance the diversity of the Sarasota legal community. At the conclusion of the student’s summer employment, the law school where the student matriculates will receive scholarship funds of up to $5,000.00 per student, to be used by the student for his/her law degree. The Diversity Intern also earns wages from the Employer.

The SCBA Diversity Committee assigns an attorney mentor to each Diversity Scholarship Intern. Along with the Internship Employer, the SCBA mentor coordinates the activities promoting the Diversity Scholarship Intern’s professional development during the internship period. The Diversity Scholarship Intern and the Diversity Scholarship Employer will be welcomed and recognized, respectively, at a reception by the SCBA and representatives from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Information regarding housing alternatives may be obtained from the SCBA Diversity Committee.

FLORIDA BAR CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN  

Becoming a Florida Bar Certified Legal Intern (CLI) may increase your employability among a greater number of potential employers. A CLI may appear in any court or before any administrative tribunal in Florida while under the supervision and written approval of a licensed attorney. A CLI may also engage in other activities such as preparing pleadings, briefs, abstracts and other documents and may also participate in oral arguments in appellate courts.

Obtaining your CLI designation is strictly voluntary and is not a requirement to qualify for the Richard R. Garland Diversity Scholarship. However, becoming a CLI will enable you to accept employment with a wider variety of potential employers, particularly government employers such as the State Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office, which typically require their applicants to be CLIs. Due to the time it may take for the Florida Bar to review and process CLI applications, it is recommended that you start this process as soon as possible if you wish to become a CLI. More information about the application process and the requirements for obtaining your CLI designation can be found here. 

DETERMINATION OF AWARDS 

Students are selected for the scholarship in a three step competitive process: a) a panel of attorney members of the Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity Committee reviews and ranks the applications considering financial need and personal merit; b) participating legal employers conduct job interviews of the top ranked students to determine the most suitable for employment; c) the Community Foundation approves the students selected. 

DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL NEED 

A needs analysis is conducted considering the total cost of education, the expected parent and/or student contribution, and other grant and loan funds awarded to the student. Scholarship finalists may be contacted either by letter or telephone and asked to provide additional information to the Foundation on other grants or loans awarded by schools and other funding sources. This data will be used in determining the amount of certain awards. This information will be held in strictest confidence. 

NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF AWARDS 

All applicants are notified in writing whether or not they receive an award. Recipients will be notified by the Community Foundation in April 2014. Payments are mailed directly to the school’s financial aid office prior to the beginning of each school year. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

To apply, students must submit the application form and enclose any additional required attachments. Completed applications must be in the Community Foundation office by March 1, 2014. Applications MAY NOT be faxed or e-mailed. If first semester grades of a 1L applicant are not available by deadline March 1, 2014, the 1L applicant authorizes his/her law school to promptly release his/her transcript to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County as soon as grades are made available by the law school registrar.

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Loyola Offers 2 Fellowship Opportunities: Salisbury Clinical Fellowship in Child and Family Law & Two-Year Clinical Teaching Fellowship in Childlaw Legislation and Policy

By on February 5th, 2014

 Salisbury Clinical Fellowship in Child and Family Law

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is seeking applications for the Salisbury Clinical Fellowship in Child and Family Law. Loyola’s ChildLaw program is offering this two-year Fellowship, to commence in July of 2014. The Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience in both clinical law teaching and litigation in the field of child law. The Clinical Fellow will work closely with the ChildLaw Clinic Faculty, assisting in the representation of clients, the supervision of students, and the development of course curriculum.

The Salisbury Fellow will share responsibility with the Clinic Director and Associate Director for the ChildLaw Clinic. The Clinic affords representation to child clients, primarily in the areas of child protection and child custody. The Fellow will assist with the supervision of law students in their representation of clinic clients. The Fellow will be expected to assist with all levels of client representation, including pre-trial, trial and appellate proceedings. The Fellow will also participate in the development of the course curriculum and the teaching of a weekly seminar, focused on ethical and substantive issues arising in the representation of child clients, skills training, and the discussion of current clinic cases. The Fellow will be encouraged to develop independent areas of interest, consistent with the mission of the ChildLaw Clinic.

For criteria, selection process and how to apply, please visit this website.

Post-Graduate ChildLaw Legislation and Policy Clinical Teaching Fellowship

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for the post-graduate ChildLaw Legislation and Policy Clinical Teaching Fellowship. This two-year Fellowship, a non-tenure track faculty position, will commence July 1, 2014. Under the direction of the director of the ChildLaw Policy Institute, housed in the CivitasChildLawCenter at Loyola’s School of Law, the Fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience in the area of clinical law teaching specific to policy and legislative reform.

The Clinical Fellow will work closely with the Policy Institute’s director, participating in the Institute’s policy initiatives. The Policy Institute works on a broad range of projects related to children, including child protection, juvenile justice, domestic violence and children’s health through policy reform, legislative advocacy, research and training. The Fellow also will participate in the development of course curriculum for the ChildLaw Legislation and Policy Clinic and may have the opportunity to participate in teaching and supervision of students involved in other childlaw classes. The Fellow will be encouraged to develop independent areas of interest, consistent with the mission of the ChildLaw Policy Institute.

For criteria, selection process and how to apply, please visit the website.