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Read The “Opportunities in Animal Law” Booklet to Gain Information Regarding Programs and Resources About Animal Law

By on August 21st, 2013

The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has a goal is to assist students who are interested in finding a meaningful way to merge their profession with their passion for animals. For more than 30 years, ALDF has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. This mission is based on the premise that lasting change can only come when the law reflects what most Americans already believe to be true—that abusing an animal is wrong.

Animal Law intersects with “traditional” areas of the law, such as tort, contract, criminal and constitutional law. During the past several years, animal law has gained a stronger foothold in the mainstream legal arena. Additionally, the issues that fill today’s headlines such as dog fighting, pet custody, the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty and food safety issues reflect the rapid growth in the field of animal law. This shift is also reflected in academia. In 2000 there were only nine animal law courses being offered at ABA-accredited law schools, while currently there are more than 145 such courses.

Despite the expediential growth of this field, many law students and attorneys are unaware of the opportunities in this field beyond the classroom. However, if you are interested in this dynamic and cutting-edge area of the law, you can view the “Opportunities in Animal Law” booklet as a resource for students and graduates. In this booklet, you will find information about clerkships, scholarships, project grants, job and pro bono opportunities, law journals, research tools, Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters and much more.

To read the “Opportunities in Animal Law” booklet, please ask your CDO advisor or visit the Symplicity Document Library.

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The 2014 Mollie and Paul Hill Student Writing Competition in Medical-Legal Interprofessional Collaboration

By on August 20th, 2013

Beginning in 2014, the Florida State University Center for Innovative Collaboration in Medicine and Law, based in both the FSU College of Medicine and the FSU College of Law, will present awards for the outstanding original papers submitted by a law student and a medical student or medical resident in response to a question pertaining to collaboration between the medical and legal professions. This writing competition is made possible by a generous gift from Mollie and Paul Hill.

Outstanding Paper by a Law Student — $250

Outstanding Paper by a Medical Student or Medical Resident — $250 

2014 Contest Question:

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted into law in 2010 attempts to improve the access of Americans to improved quality health care, while controlling the nation’s escalating health care expenditures. As the ACA gets further implemented in 2014, discuss opportunities and challenges this law presents for constructive, innovative collaboration between the legal and medical professions in contributing to the quest for a more affordable and accessible high quality health care system.

Deadline and Submission:

All papers must be submitted in the proper format by midnight (EST) on January 2, 2014.

Papers must be submitted electronically.

Winners will be announced on or before April 1, 2014.

For additional information regarding applicant and paper criteria, format and judging, please visit Symplicity or the competition website.

 

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This Week at the CDO (Week of August 19, 2013)

By on August 19th, 2013

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

Tuesday, August 20:

  • First Day of Classes.

Thursday, August 22: 

  • Student Organization Fair – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Bricks. Come meet the new leaders of the various Miami Law student organizations. 

 

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South Florida Federal Executive Board Young Government Leaders Chapter Invites You to Join Their Organization

By on August 16th, 2013

The South Florida Young Government Leaders Chapter (YGL) and cordially invite all interested federal, state and local government employees, interns and government contractors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties to join. They are looking to build a community of leadership for young public servants across the tri-county area, through professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events, seminars, fellowships and scholarships.

It is a volunteer organization of professional men and women employed by or for the government who are “young” in their service and or “fresh” in their perspective.

YGL is dedicated to developing, strengthening and invigorating the public service community by creating opportunities for networking, strategic partnerships and training with an emphasis on personal development, local outreach and mentorship.

Members come for the opportunity to build lasting relationships with other federal, local and state employees and brainstorm about potential solutions to the significant challenges the government faces in the near and long term. YGL offers many paths and opportunities to learn from and interact with colleagues in ways that will help meet your professional goals. YGL also encourages members to get involved, make a difference and develop their leadership potential.

For any federal, state, or local county employee, intern, or government contractor interested, please fill out the membership form  and return to Kara Docherty .

Click here for additional information and the membership form on the website.

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The 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference Takes Place November 6-10, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica

By on August 16th, 2013

The 25th Annual North American Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference will take place November 6-10, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Akerman Senterfitt Student Scholarship provides a partial scholarship to three (3) law students attending the Conference in an amount of not less than $1000 per recipient. The scholarship funds awarded to each student will be deducted from Conference travel expenses.

The 2013 Scholarship Application, a tentative conference agenda, and the travel package information/registration form for this conference are all available in the Career Development Office (CDO). This is a fantastic networking and educational opportunity for law students who would like to practice in the areas of Entertainment, Intellectual Property, or Sports Law.

The scholarship application deadline is September 5, 2013. Time is of the essence. 

For additional information, details, scholarship application and registration form, please ask your CDO advisor and check the website.

 

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Law Student Passes for Upcoming Seminar From Sterling Education Services, Inc. on Fundamentals of Employment Law

By on August 16th, 2013

Sterling Educational Services, Inc. (Sterling) would like to offer 5 law students free scholarship-passes to an upcoming seminar as an introduction to their company.

Sterling is a non-profit continuing education company that conducts seminars across the nation. Please visit us online for information on our company.

They are holding a Fundamentals of Employment Law seminar in Miami, Florida on October 1, 2013 and would like to offer 5 law students free scholarship-passes to this seminar. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual and an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

Students who wish to register can call 715-855-0495 or register online. Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register. All students must be pre-registered; no walk-ins will be allowed.

 

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Law Student Passes for Upcoming Seminar From Sterling Education Services, Inc. on International Taxation

By on August 16th, 2013

Sterling Educational Services, Inc. (Sterling) would like to offer 5 law students free scholarship-passes to an upcoming seminar as an introduction to their company.

Sterling is a non-profit continuing education company that conducts seminars across the nation. Please visit us online for information on our company.

They are holding a/an International Taxation seminar in Miami, Florida on September 24, 2013 and would like to offer 5 law students free scholarship-passes to this seminar. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual and an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

Students who wish to register can call 715-855-0495 or register online. Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register. All students must be pre-registered; no walk-ins will be allowed.

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The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Announces the 2013 Anti-Money Laundering Conference

By on August 16th, 2013

This conference will cover a broad range of issues that  affect anyone who deals with anti-money laundering issues.  Topics to be discussed include anti-money  laundering laws in an age of internet gaming; primers on Suspicious Activity  Reports and Currency Transaction Reports; the roles of compliance management  personnel; and casino compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act.  Continuing Legal Education credits will be  available through the Florida Bar (course # pending) and credits will also be  available through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering  Specialists.

Click here to see agenda.

Speakers will include:

  • Duncan DeVille , acting Director of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement at  the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and Adjunct Professor of  Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing at Georgetown  University.
  • Joseph Kelly, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, Business SUNY College, Buffalo
  • Robert O’Neill, Former United States Attorney, Middle District of Florida
  • David Battle, Area Financial Manager, Florida Office of Financial Regulation.
  • Andrew S. Ittleman, Esq., CAMS, is a Founder and Partner of Fuerst  Ittleman David & Joseph, PL.
  • And More!

The event will be hosted by Ken Lawson, Secretary of the Florida Department of  Business and Professional Regulation, and former Assistant Secretary of  Enforcement for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Date:  August 23, 2013 Time:  Check in from 8:30 a.m.  to 9:00 a.m.  Conference from 9:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m. Location:  University of Miami  School of Law, Room 309, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables,   Florida 33146

Free parking will be  provided.

Registration  for this event is free of charge and space is limited.  The Department of Business &  Professional Regulation will confirm your registration and provide directions  to the seminar location before the seminar date as well as information about  continuing education opportunities and other relevant information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of  Business and Professional Regulation at (850) 717-1733.

TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK  HERE

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Georgetown Law School – Multiple Clinics – Clinical Teaching Fellowships

By on August 15th, 2013

The Georgetown Law Center is offering Clinical Teaching Fellowships in most of its 14 clinics to new and experienced attorneys for the 2013-2015 academic years.  Each two-year fellowship is associated with one of the Law Center’s clinical programs, and each program varies in purpose, requirements, and duties.  All of the clinical fellowships, however, share a common goal: to provide highly motivated lawyers the chance to develop skills as teachers and legal advocates within an exciting and supportive educational environment.

Fellows directly supervise J.D. students enrolled in the clinics, assist in teaching clinic seminars, and perform work on their own cases or other legal matters. Fellowships will begin in the summer of 2013, with an intensive orientation designed to introduce fellows to clinical teaching methods. Upon completing the requirements for graduation, fellows are awarded the degree of Master of Laws (Advocacy).  Graduates of Georgetown’s clinical fellowship program have gone on to prestigious positions in law teaching and public interest law settings.

Teaching fellows receive an annual stipend of approximately $53,500 (taxable), health and dental benefits, and all tuition and fees in the LL.M. program.  As full-time students, teaching fellows qualify for deferment of their student loans. In addition, teaching fellows may be eligible for loan repayment assistance from their law schools.

The application deadlines for each clinic are listed below. To apply for a fellowship, please go to the website for that clinic and follow the application process described by the clinic. Each clinic makes its own hiring decisions. 

***With the exception of fellows in the Center for Applied Legal Studies and the Street Law Clinic, all fellows must be members of the D.C. bar. Fellowship applicants who are admitted to a bar elsewhere must apply to waive into the D.C. bar upon accepting their fellowship offer. The Law Center will reimburse the expense of waiving into the D.C. bar incurred by those fellows who have already taken the bar exam elsewhere prior to accepting their fellowship offer.

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Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is Seeking a Researcher on Immigration Policy – Application Deadline: September 6, 2013

By on August 9th, 2013

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a Researcher for its US Program to investigate, document and advocate against human rights abuses experienced by immigrants in the United   States.  The Researcher will report to the Director of the US Program.  The position may be based in one of HRW’s offices in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

Responsibilities:

Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Identify issues or trends that should be US Program priorities by communicating with wide range of participants in and observers of the immigration system (e.g. inter alia immigrants and their family members, service providers, legal services organizations, judges, immigration enforcement personnel, police, academics and journalists);
  • Research, document and analyze policies and practices of federal immigration agencies and states involved in immigration policies as well as international comparisons;
  • Write reliable, comprehensive and timely reports (often including images, audio, data analysis, and/or online tools) on human rights abuses experienced by immigrants and their families.
  • Write op-eds, press releases, briefing memos, statements, testimony and other materials;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to change abusive laws, policies and practices.

Qualifications:

Education:  A US law degree or an advanced degree in US immigration law/policy, journalism or a related field is required.

Experience:  Minimum five years of relevant experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:  See Symplicity.

Other: S/he must be willing to travel frequently and be prepared to spend extensive periods in the field.

Salary and Benefits:  HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.  HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: September 6, 2013.

For additional information, please visit  Job Posting #11612 on Symplicity.