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Reminder: The Deadline For The American College of Employment Benefits Counsel’s Eighth Annual Employment Benefits Writing Competition is Midnight Central Time on June 1st!

By on May 11th, 2012

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 15, 2011 and August 15, 2012.

SUBMIT BY: June 1, 2012.

PRIZES: Clarin M. Schwartz Memorial Award$1,500 /Sidney M. Perlstadt Memorial Award $1,500

Each winner will be honored during the College’s annual black tie dinner on September 15, 2012 inBoston. They will receive a plaque and an employee benefits treatise published by BNA Books. If deemed suitable by the editors, one or more of the winning papers will be published by the BNA Pension and Benefits Reporter, the BNA Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal or another employee benefits publication. The winning papers will also be distributed to the Fellows of theAmericanCollegeof Employee Benefits Counsel, who are experienced attorneys that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the employee benefits field in a wide range of practice settings including law and consulting firms, universities, labor unions, advocacy organizations and government agencies throughout theUnited States.

For information concerning the AmericanCollegeof Employee Benefits Counsel, contact Peter Kelly or consult the website. For Competition Rules, visit here.

 

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Diversity Fellowship 2012 at Cooley LLP

By on May 10th, 2012

The Diversity Committee is pleased to announce that the Firm, for the 5th year, is accepting applications for our Diversity Fellowship. The Diversity Fellowship is an initiative targeted to first year law students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity in their communities.

Recipients of the Fellowship receive a monetary award to assist with their law school tuition and will participate in the 2013 Summer Associate Program.  The press release announcing the Diversity Fellowship is posted on the website.

The application deadline was recently extended to June 15, 2012.  Information on the application process can be accessed here.

 

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The George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship

By on May 10th, 2012

Lane Powell PC has more than 135 years of commitment to the community. This commitment is reflected in Lane Powell’s hiring and promotion of women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. As part of this commitment to diversity, the firm has created the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship. The George V. Powell Scholar will be a 2013 summer associate in the firm’s Seattle or Portland office and receive a $7,500.00 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the student’s third year of law school.

Academic Requirements and Selection Criteria: 

The firm is seeking candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live, and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The candidates’ academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service, and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second year students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

Application Procedures and Materials: 

To apply to the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship, please provide the following materials: cover letter including a statement indicating eligibility to participate in the Program, resume, current copy of law school transcript, legal writing sample, list of two or three professional or academic references. 

Application materials should be mailed or emailed to:

Len Roden, Manager of Attorney Recruiting
Lane Powell PC
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100
Seattle,WA 98101-2338
Email address: rodenl@lanepowell.com
Phone: 206-223-6123 

All application materials must be received by September 1, 2012 to be considered for the 2013 Program. For more information on the summer associate program, please visit the website.

 

 

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Florida House of Representatives 2012-2013 Legislative Intern Program

By on May 9th, 2012

Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2012

The Legislative Intern Program provides college students and graduate students with training in the legislative process and public policy making.

Participants are assigned to House committees and subcommittees, and on a limited basis, leadership offices. Under the guidance of senior House staff, assignments may include research, bill drafting and analysis, oversight activities, and other tasks relating to policy or fiscal areas.

Benefits: The rate of pay for participants is $13 per hour, along with payment of 18 hours of in-state tuition or monthly stipend.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a Florida resident or be enrolled in a Florida school at the time of application. Applicants must have received their bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the internship.

Submission Materials: Visit the Legislative Internship Program website for submission requirements.

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University of Miami School of Law Alumni Relations & Development Office Seeks Graduate Assistant

By on May 8th, 2012

Attention rising 2L and 3L Students!

The University of Miami School of Law Alumni Relations & Development Office is seeking a Graduate Assistant to work in the office. The candidate should possess a journalism or creative writing background, be knowledgeable in social media to report to the Assistant Dean for Alumni and Development.  The candidate will work with the LAA Board of Directors to produce class notes, alumni profiles for use in electronic newsletter and other alumni publications.

The candidate will work 15 hours per week during the semester; summer employment is flexible.

Send resume and recommendations, as well as writing samples to Georgie Angones, Assistant Dean for Alumni & Development.

You may view this opportunity at Symplicity Posting #9442.

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Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair – Registration Deadline is May 14th

By on May 8th, 2012

Georgia State University College of Law is hosting the 8th Annual Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair (SIPJF) on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in intellectual property law. Students will be able to interview for positions in various areas of IP, including patent, trademark, trade secrets, and copyright law.

To register for the Job Fair, please complete the following steps:

(1) Review the Employer List to determine if you are qualified and interested in participating in the job fair. The positions are for rising 2Ls or 3Ls.

(2) Review the attached Student Instruction Checklist and complete the Participation Form, which must be submitted to Karen Warren in the CDO on or before 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 14th. UM Law will pay your registration fee, so please carefully consider if you are interested in attending this job fair.

(3) On Friday, May 25th, registered candidates will receive a “Welcome to Symplicity” email from SIPJF with login and password information.

For further information on the Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair, please visit the wesbite.

For the Participating Employer List and the Student-Graduate Participation Form, or any other questions, please contact Karen Warren at the CDO.

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Opportunity With the International Human Rights Clinic at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia

By on May 8th, 2012

There is a new collaborative project between Miami Law and an international human rights clinic located at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia. Since 2010, 4 students have already traveled over the summer and worked with issues of human rights and victimology.

The project, headed by Paula Arias, Lecturer in Law and Director of the International Moot Court Program, provides students the opportunity to learn about human rights and humanitarian law by doing legal research in the field and experiencing a different culture.

If you are interested in Human Rights issues, can speak Spanish and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Professor Arias as soon as possible.

 

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The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law Seeks Outreach Coordinator for Anti-Torture Follow Up and Impact Initiative at AU/WCL Center for Human Rights

By on May 4th, 2012

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (Center) seeks a dynamic Outreach Coordinator with proven experience conducting human rights research and monitoring on the ground and managing innovative outreach. The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the new Anti-Torture Follow-Up and Impact Initiative (FUII) with the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan Mendez (SRT), which will be run through the Center in collaboration with the SRT. The FUII is a two-year, grant-funded, independent project of the Center and is not a position of employment with or representing the United Nations.

The project goals are: (1) to create a replicable model for implementation of the recommendations of the SRT through a coordinated approach to follow-up and impact on the ground; and (2) to expand the impact of the SRT’s research, reports and recommendations on torture and CIDT through a professionalized outreach mechanism.

The Outreach Coordinator will expand strategies used by the SRT to support implementation of recommendations in-country, to monitor and assess implementation efforts, and to provide a model for effective in-country follow-up on SRT visits and recommendations. In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will support an outreach strategy-utilizing website development, social media, traditional media, blogging, and other tools-to raise the profile of the SRT’s work and recommendations. The Outreach Coordinator will be supervised by the Center Executive Director and will work in close collaboration with the SRT and other project staff.

This position is in Washington DC. No relocation funds are available. for requirements and to apply, please visit the website.

 

 

 

 

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Oklahoma City University School of Law Seeks Assistant Dean for Law Career Services and an Assistant Dean for Law Admissions

By on May 4th, 2012

OCU LAW is hiring an Assistant Dean for Law Career Services and an Assistant Dean for Law Admissions.

Details may be found on the university’s HR website.

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NALP is Hosting: “Summer Success: Getting the Most from Your Summer Public Interest Experience”

By on May 2nd, 2012

NALP is hosting “Summer Success: Getting the Most from Your Summer Public Interest Experience” on May 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT. This free webinar will give practical tips on how to develop professionally and personally while interning at public interest offices this summer.

You can get insider advice from public interest attorneys and community leaders on how to walk away from summer positions having had an invaluable experience! The wonderful Deb Ellis and Sherizaan Minwalla from the Tahirih Justice Center will be leading the webinar.

Register here.