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Practising Law Institute has 2 Upcoming Free Programs for Students and Graduates

By on September 2nd, 2011

 “Welcome to the Firm: Now What? What They Didn’t Teach You in Law School” is a one-hour Web-only audio briefing, held on September 21, 2011, 1:00 PM Eastern time.

Click here to attend.

This would be of interest to recent grads who are out in the working world, but also could be of equal interest to current students who are hoping to work at a law firm. If you cannot listen live, it will be available (also free) on the Practising Law Institute archive by mid-October.

“300 Things You Can Do with a Law Degree” is a half-day (morning) program, live in San Francisco or on the Web. It will take place on October 20, 2011, 9:00 AM Pacific time.

Live Webcast is here. 

This program is based on the acclaimed book of the same name and given by its author, Hindi Greenberg, President of Lawyers In Transition.

 

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Job Searching on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter

By on September 1st, 2011

NALP, The Association for Legal Career Professionals, has published a series of E-Guides on E-Professionalism.  The first three E-Guides in the series contain helpful information on job searching and building a professional image on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  Here are links to the E-Guides:

LinkedIn: Facebook for Lawyers

Facebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But Protecting Your Professional Reputation)

Twitter: An Online Cocktail Party

For information about Professional Development resources, contact Luevenia Wallace Sterling, Associate Director of Professional Development. 

 

 

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The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program – Gateway to the Federal Government

By on September 1st, 2011

ATTENTION 3Ls and LL.M.s 

The 2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application season will open on Thursday, September 15, 2011.   The PMF Program offers paid two-year federal government fellowships to graduate students interested in the public sector.  More than 80 Federal agencies recruit through this program and offer positions in public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law (very limited), financial management and many other fields in support of public service programs.

PMF Application Open Period: 

Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 25, 2011

How to Apply:

Applicants must (1) complete an online application, (2) upload a resume, and (3) submit a Nomination Form, Statement of Interest, and resume to Karen Warren in the Career Development Office, by 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 26.

  1. Applicants apply online using USAJOBS  or via a link from the PMF website.   
  2. During the application process, applicants will be required upload a resume, complete a qualifications questionnaire, and print the PMF Nomination Form (OPM Form 1300) for the nomination process.  On-line application deadline is Sunday, September 25, 2011.
  3. The Statement of Interest should describe your objectives and motivation in seeking a PMF fellowship and a career in public service (no page requirement).  Your Statement of Interest, resume, and Nomination Form must be submitted to Karen Warren in the CDO on or before 5:00p.m. Monday, September 26. 

More Information:

Further information on the PMF Program and selection process can be found on the PMF website.  Before the application period opens, we recommend that you visit the PMF website to familiarize yourself with the PMF program and application requirements.

 

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Attention 3L Students! USA Jobs Site Will Not Be Available for Approximately One Week in October

By on September 1st, 2011

Attention 3L Students! USA Jobs site will go down for about a week in October while the Office of Personnel Management prepares to launch an updated version of the site.  Here’s a blurb from a Government Executive Report: 

“The Office of Personnel Management will take the government’s job application platform offline in October to transition to a new system.  USAJobs 3.0, designed to make the process smoother for potential hires and federal recruiters alike, will debut on Oct. 13. Agencies will have to close all open job announcements before Oct. 6, when the system will be made unavailable to all applicants for nearly a week. The downtime will allow agencies to transition data to the new platform built by OPM and create a level playing field for job seekers and human resources staff, said Angela Bailey, the agency’s associate director of employee services.”

 

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McDermott Minority Scholarship Application

By on August 31st, 2011

Scholarship Award:

McDermott Will & Emery will award two $15,000 McDermott Minority Scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarship recipients must be second-year minority law students at an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, must meet McDermott’s hiring criteria and demonstrate leadership, community involvement and a commitment to improving diversity in the legal community. Recipients must also be selected for and participate in a McDermott Summer Program.

Application Process:

All interested students must submit an application, resume, transcript and 1 – 2 page essay by December 31. The essay should include ideas the applicant has for how the number of minority students in law schools can be increased and how the applicant has improved and intends to help improve diversity in the legal profession throughout his/her law school and legal career.

Selection Process: 

Applicants will go through the on-campus interview process or will be considered as a write-in if attending a law school at which McDermott does not interview on-campus during fall recruiting season. Applicants will be considered by the office(s) to which they apply for both callback and offer decisions.

Award Notification:

Scholarship recipients will be announced in early January.

For additional information and a copy of the application, please visit the firm’s website.

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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship Program

By on August 31st, 2011

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, one of the largest law firms in theMidwest, is pleased to offer its Diversity Scholarship Program.

In addition to working as a salaried Summer Associate in one of Dinsmore’s offices, recipients will receive a scholarship between $5,000 and $10,000. Recipients will also be assigned a mentor who will serve as a dedicated resource for professional development.

They are specifically seeking applicants who have a strong record of academic or professional achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, and a meaningful commitment to diversity. Second-year students may apply between July 25, 2011 and September 15, 2011. First-year students may apply between December 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

They are also pleased to offer a unique opportunity for one first-year law student with global consumer products company Procter & Gamble. One first-year scholarship recipient will be a salaried Summer Associate for both P&G and Dinsmore, splitting a 12-week period between both organizations’ Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Interested first-year students may also apply for this opportunity between December 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Submit your completed application  to:

Jennifer L. Stark
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Manager of Legal Recruiting
255 E. 5th Street, Suite 1900
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 977-8488 – Phone
(513) 977-8141 – Fax
dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinslaw.com

 

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Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars Program

By on August 30th, 2011

Latham & Watkins is once again pleased to announce the acceptance of applications for the firm’s annual Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars Program, which awards second-year law students at ABA-accredited law schools a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship for use during their third year of law school. Previous recipients of the scholarships have said that the program not only defrays the cost of a law school education, but also signals the importance of diversity to the firm and is a strong indicator of Latham’s open-minded and forward-thinking culture. This year, the program has been expanded from four to six scholarship recipients.

Started in 2005, the Diversity Scholars Program is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers in global law firms and intend to practice law in theUnited States. The quality and quantity of applicants over the past six years have been overwhelming, and the success of the program reaffirms and strengthens the commitment to innovative initiatives that support and sustain greater diversity in the legal profession. The Diversity Scholars Program is among a range of ongoing activities that enhance the firm’s efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.

Factors considered in choosing the Diversity Scholars include motivation for pursuing a legal career, academic and leadership achievements, life experiences and challenges, and desire to practice at a global law firm and contribute to its diversity objectives. Candidates are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by October 14, 2011. Recipients will be announced in the Spring of 2012. The process is open to all second-year law students at ABA-accredited law schools, and the scholarships are not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham.

Application forms and more information on the program can be found on the firm website.

 

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General Upcoming and Postgraduate Government Opportunities Available to Students for 2011 and 2012

By on August 30th, 2011

The Career Development Office (“CDO”) would like to provide you with an update on some of the government opportunities available to students for the upcoming summer (2L students) and after graduation (3L students).  Many prestigious government agencies hire at the same time as private sector employers so your government job search should be conducted concurrently with a private sector job search.  Comprehensive information about government opportunities for the summer of 2012 is available in the Government Honors and Internship Handbook published by the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. University of Miami School of Law students and graduates may access the handbook online or obtain a hard copy from the CDO. The site is password protected. Please contact the CDO for the login information.  

The “Government Opportunities” section of the Fall Recruiting 2011 Handbook has information on some of the more popular government opportunities with summer or early fall deadlines. This information is available on the CDO Symplicity Document Library and has been updated with new information on the following opportunities:

1. U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Summer Law Intern Program (2Ls) and Honors Program (3Ls). Deadline to apply is September 6th at midnight. Students interested in these programs should attend the DOJ presentation on the application process. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, August 30th at 12:30 p.m. in F108.

2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Summer Law Internship Program (2Ls) and Honors Program (3Ls). Deadline to apply is October 1st. The Honors Program was recently reinstated.

3. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Summer Honors Program (2Ls). Deadline to apply is October 14th, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting September 16th. Opportunities are available in WashingtonDC and regional offices nationwide, including Miami.

4. Presidential Management Intern Program, Office of Personnel Management (3Ls). Online application must be completed between September 15th and September 25th, and other paperwork must be submitted to Karen Warren  in the CDO by September 26th.

More information about these and other opportunities is available on the Document Library.  Please check your emails regularly for additional information and contact your CDO advisor with any questions regarding a government job search.

 

 

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United Nations 2011 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination

By on August 29th, 2011

The U.S. Department of State announces for all qualified U.S. citizen the United Nations 2011 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination for UN junior professional posts. 

Examination Criteria (all must be met)

  1. Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2011.
  2. Be fluent in English and/or French, the two working languages of the UN Secretariat.  Knowledge of additional official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is a definite advantage.
  3. Have at least an undergraduate degree (advanced degree is an advantage, but is not required) in one of the following occupational fields or related area
  • Administration
  • Humanitarian Affairs
  • Public Information
  • Statistics

NOTE:  Admission to the exam may be limited to the 40 most qualified Americans per occupational group.  Potential employment offers depend upon test results, interview, number of vacancies, and competition from applicants from other nations.  Applicants should be aware that the selection and placement process can be lengthy.

Please keep checking the website for application deadline.  

Examination is scheduled to be held on December 7, 2011, in New York City and possibly elsewhere. Travel expenses to and from the exam site will NOT be paid by the UN or U.S. Government.

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Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship

By on August 29th, 2011

The Dickstein Shapiro Diversity Scholarship is part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to increase diversity in the legal profession and support the next generation of diverse attorneys. A key component of the firm’s diversity efforts is the aggressive recruitment of minority and LGBT candidates.

Dickstein Shapiro makes one $25,000 diversity scholarship available to a second-year law student who will participate in their Summer Associate Program and has excelled academically, professionally and personally. The scholarship is intended to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses, and is awarded as follows:

The scholarship recipient receives $15,000 upon completion of the Summer Associate Program and an additional $10,000 upon acceptance of a full-time offer of employment upon graduation. The scholarship recipient must spend his or her entire summer in the firm’s Program (i.e., split summers are not allowed).

Selection Criteria:

To qualify, candidates must: (1) meet the academic and hiring criteria of Dickstein Shapiro’s summer associate program; and (2) be a member of one of the racial/ethnic groups set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, be a student with a disability, or be a member of the LGBT community.

Application Process:

To apply for the 2012 Diversity Scholarship, please complete the Summer Associate application  and answer the scholarship questions at the end of the form.  The deadline to apply has been pushed back to September 8th. Students who previously submitted bids to Dickstein Shapiro through Symplicity do not need to resubmit their bids.  Students who are interested in this employer and who did not submit a bid can find this employer in the September 8th Resume Referral/Direct Contact OCI Session.  Please also note that students should apply both through Symplicity and through the Diversity Scholarship process