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This Week at the CDO (Week of August 31st, 2020)

By on August 31st, 2020

Tuesday, September 1, 2020:

  • Virtual: CDO Presents: Recruiting 2020-2021 Q&A – 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM – Off Site VIRTUAL: Join the CDO for a Q&A session about Recruiting 2020-2021. This will be an informal meeting and all questions about the program, from whether to participate to how to prepare for interviews, are welcome. RSVP via this link by Monday, August 31st at noon. Registrants will receive Zoom instructions the afternoon of Monday, August 31 If you have questions, please contact the CDO.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020:

  • CDO Presents: CDO Virtual Brown Bag Luncheon: “Hiring Opportunities at the Environment and Natural Resources Division” – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Off Site VIRTUAL: Zoom Webinar: Harrison will discuss hiring opportunities at the Environment and Natural Resources Division, her time as a former intern and current attorney at ENRD, and how this opportunity is a good fit for students interested in highly complex federal litigation. If you have questions, please contact Alana Butin at the CDO.
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“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” FOR FRIDAY 8/28/20!

By on August 28th, 2020

Teaching Assistant Position Now Available for a Fall 2020 short course taking place October 5, 2020 to October 10, 2020.

Selected students will be required to:

  • Attend the virtual class and assist the professor with any technical issues.
  • Assist the professor with course content and creation, as necessary.
  • Communicate with students, as needed, to answer questions about the course material.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Send your resume via email.
  • The deadline to submit your resume is Monday, September 14, 2020.
  • In the email subject line please write: LAW 235A SHORT COURSE TA.

For additional details and if you have any questions, please contact Debbie Rowe in the CDO.

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VIRTUAL INTEL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TECH SUMMIT FOR LAW STUDENTS September 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)

By on August 27th, 2020

VIRTUAL INTEL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TECH SUMMIT FOR LAW STUDENTS – September 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)

You are invited to join Intel Corporation’s Diversity & Inclusion team for our inaugural D&I Technology Law Summit. This webinar, offered in cooperation with our partner law firms, is designed to encourage diverse law students of all backgrounds to consider a career in the technology sector, in support of our goal that the technology industry reflect the diversity we see every day in the world around us.

Part 1 of the two-part program kicks off on September 22 with a two- hour program. Through an interactive panel discussion and TED Talk- style presentations, our speakers will address a host of top-of-mind issues, including:

  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the legal industry and technology sector
  • What law firms and technology companies are doing to promote racial equity
  • Advice and inspiration from diverse attorneys working on the cutting edge of technology law, both in-house and in private practice

Part 2 is planned for later in the school year.

To register for this webinar, please click here. 

We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and plan to host a complimentary in person program when it is safe to do so. We hope you will be able to attend both our virtual and in-person events.

 

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Statement by The Cuban American Bar Association in Support of 2020 Law School Graduates

By on August 26th, 2020

The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) issues the following statement in response to the recent postponement of the Florida Bar Exam, and similar postponements by other state bar associations nationwide, resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic:

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Florida issued an administrative order “establishing a supervised practice program that will let some applicants for the August 2020 Bar exam work in the law during the pandemic under supervision of licensed attorneys” according to a Press Release issued by the Court.  This temporary program establishes a mechanism for applicants to work despite delays caused by pandemic conditions and online testing failures. We applaud the Supreme Court of Florida for providing a path, albeit temporary, for the qualifying examinees to practice law under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

CABA, however, remains concerned with the impact delays caused by the Bar examination postponements and the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the future of the legal profession and its practitioners. Accordingly, CABA seeks to support recent law school graduates as they begin their long-awaited legal careers during this difficult time in our nation’s history. These recent graduates have shown incredible resiliency over the last several months and CABA welcomes them with its support, community, and purpose. In this spirit, CABA is proud to offer the 2020 law school graduates, who were otherwise eligible to take their state’s bar examination this year, the opportunity to join its organization at no cost for a one (1) year CABA membership commencing on September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. This special membership is being offered to all 2020 law school graduates, regardless of whether their state’s bar examination has taken place.

The 2020 law school graduates looking to join CABA should contact its Director of Operations, Karla Pascua.

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The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts present the Twelfth Annual Family Law Writing Competition

By on August 25th, 2020

Hofstra Law and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) are sponsoring the eleventh annual Family Law Writing Competition. The competition is run in cooperation with the editorial staff of the Family Court Review, which is the academic and research journal of AFCC. The Family Court Review is an interdisciplinary and international journal published quarterly by Wiley and in cooperation with the Center for Children, Families, and the Law at Hofstra Law. The Family Court Review contributes to and facilitates discourse among the judicial, legal, mediation, mental health and social services communities.

Topics for Submission

The subject of entries may be within any area of family law, although topics that focus on international or interdisciplinary subjects of family law are especially encouraged. Articles should concentrate on a current legal issue and must have a strong foundation in legal research. Use of interdisciplinary sources may also be appropriate for many topics.

Entries will be judged on the quality of legal analysis, originality, depth of research, timeliness, creativity and format. The Family Court Review’s editors and a subcommittee of editorial board members will evaluate all articles.

Authorship

Submissions must be the work of one person. No joint authorships will be accepted, except articles written jointly by a law student and mental health, social science, or other relevant graduate student. Submissions must be originally argued and researched legal papers. Hofstra Law students are ineligible to participate. Law students can be from any country. Advice and input from professors, judges, and professionals in the field is allowed, but the author must research and write the entire article. Entries cannot be more than 25 double-spaced pages in length, including footnotes. Articles must be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. Authors form the United States must comply with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th Edition. Authors from outside the United States must conform to the relevant legal citation format commonly used in that country and must indicate the citation format used. The submitted article cannot be published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

AWARDS

First Prize

  • $500 cash prize courtesy of the Center for Children, Families and the Law at Hofstra Law
  • Certificate of recognition as first-place winner
  • Consideration for publication of the article in the Family Court Review
  • Letter to the dean of the student’s law school
  • One-year complimentary AFCC student membership, including a one-year subscription to the Family Court Review

OR

  • Complimentary conference registration to AFCC’s 58th Annual Conference, held June 2-5, 2021, in Boston, Massachusetts (Does not include hotel, transportation and food)

Honorable Mention (Up to two)

  • $250 cash prize courtesy of the Center for Children, Families and the Law at Hofstra Law
  • Certificate of recognition as the honorable-mention winner
  • Consideration for publication of the article in the Family Court Review
  • Letter to the dean of the student’s law school

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Applicants must download the Entry Form from law.hofstra.edu/FCR and e-mail the completed form to fcr@hofstra.edu for an anonymous entry number by February 1, 2021. Applicants who do not submit an Entry Form by February 1, 2021 are ineligible. All submissions must be emailed as a Microsoft Word or PDF document to the Family Court Review at fcr@hofstra.edu. Hard copies are not permissible. 

DUE DATE

Entry forms must be received by February 1, 2021. Article submissions must be received by February 15, 2021. The winner will be notified no later than March 15, 2021. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, please contact the Managing Editor of the Family Court Review.

 

 

RELEVANT LINKS

 

Association of Family and Conciliation Court (AFCC): http://www.afccnet.org/

 

Hofstra Law’s Center for Children, Families and the Law: law.hofstra.edu/CenterForChildren

 

Hofstra Law’s L.L.M. Program in Family Law: law.hofstra.edu/LLMFamilyLaw

 

Family Court Review: law.hofstra.edu/FCR

 

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This Week at the CDO (Week of August 24th, 2020)

By on August 23rd, 2020

Welcome Miami Law Students!

Wednesday, August 26, 2020:

  • CDO Presents: Virtual Brown Bag Luncheon: “Hiring Opportunities at the “Environment and Natural Resources Division” – 12:20 PM – 1:20 PM – Off Site VIRTUAL: Zoom Webinar: Harrison will discuss hiring opportunities at the Environment and Natural Resources Division, her time as a former intern and current attorney at ENRD, and how this opportunity is a good fit for students interested in highly complex federal litigation. Event Website. If you have questions, please contact Alana Butin in the CDO.

 

Thursday, August 27, 2020:

  • CDO Presents: Virtual Lunch & Learn: “Interviewing Skills to Nail the Job You Want” – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Off Site VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn: Please join the CDO for a VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn with Dr. Sharon Abrahams. In this session Dr. Abrahams will go over all of the skills necessary to excel in an interview. We will also discuss important tips for interviewing in a virtual setting. If you have questions, please contact Alana Butin in the CDO.

 

 

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“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” FOR FRIDAY 8/21/20!

By on August 20th, 2020

“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” FOR FRIDAY 8/21/20!

The FBI Honors Internship Program (HIP) opens on Friday, August 21st, 2020 to accept applications for Summer 2021. The application will close on SEPTEMBER 30th.

This is a 10-week paid internship in the summer and is open to undergraduate, graduate, law and PhD students.

The FBI HIP is a highly competitive internship in which current students are selected based on their resume, area of study, and transcript. Selected students are placed in the field office of their selection and will work with FBI Special Agents and Professional Staff employees on cases involving criminal and national security investigations.

All majors are considered, although the following areas of study include critical needs of the FBI:

  • Cyber
  • STEM
  • Law
  • Accounting

For additional information and details about the FBI, HIP and how to apply, please visit Symplicity Job Posting ID#26551 and the website.

 

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Attend the Virtual Lunch & Learn Program: Putting Your Best Foot Forward…Virtually – Thursday, August 27, 2020

By on August 18th, 2020

Title: “Putting your Best Foot Forward… Virtually” – providing you interviewing skills and techniques to nail the job you want.

Date and Time: Thursday, August 27th at 12:30 p.m.

Description:

Due to the pandemic and social distancing measures, many firms are hiring online. When you’re participating a virtual interview, your goal is the same as a live one — to make a lasting impression that earns you a subsequent interview. Virtual interviews present unique challenges which can be overcome if you know the best practices. At the end of this session you will know how to send the right “vibe” in the absence of in-person interaction.

Guest Speaker Bio:

Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams is a legal talent development expert helping lawyers improve their productivity and profitability through skill assessments, coaching, and interactive workshops. Dr. Abrahams wrote three books published by the American Bar Association, contributed to three other books, and penned over 100 articles related to professional and business development in the legal profession.

Dr. Abrahams has over twenty-five years of experience in client relationship building, business development techniques, communication skills, and management/leadership development training. She has conducted over 200 seminars on a wide variety of topics for esteemed audiences at the ABA, ALA, NALP, local bar associations, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Northwestern, University of Miami, University of Virginia, University of Chicago and Duke Law Schools as well as others.

Instructions to Participate: To access this program, please reach out to Alana Butin at the CDO.

 

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Welcome Back to Our Returning Students and Welcome Our New Students to Miami Law!

By on August 17th, 2020

The Career Development Office (CDO) welcomes you back to Miami Law for the 2020-2021 academic year. The CDO will continue to provide one-on-one advising, resume/cover letter reviews, mock interviews and other job search and professional development assistance in a virtual manner.

We remain available to you to discuss any and all of your inquiries and encourage you to reach out to your CDO advisor. If you are unsure to whom you are assigned, please email the CDO to request your advisor’s name and contact information.

The CDO will be in touch with you on a regular basis, so please check your emails daily for information regarding Fall Recruiting and other information and events.  Do not hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to working with you during this academic year and going forward!

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“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” FOR FRIDAY 8/14/20!

By on August 14th, 2020

“OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK” – FRIDAY 8/14/20

The Office of the City Attorney for the City of San Diego has opportunities for paid Summer 2021 Internships. This is a chance to gain experience in one of the largest, most high-profile, full-service public interest law offices in California. The Office seeks highly qualified second-year (2L) law students for the Summer 2021 Internship Program.

Legal Intern positions are open to a select number of qualified law students who:

  • have completed their first year at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
  • will be graduating law school by June 2022
  • will be sitting for the California Bar Exam for the first time in July 2022
  • are available and interested in starting a career in the City Attorney’s Office immediately upon passing the California Bar Exam 

Interns must commit to work 40 hours per week from May 24, 2021, to July 30, 2021, with a mandatory orientation on May 21, 2021. Summer Legal Interns will rotate through both the Criminal and Civil Divisions, spending approximately five weeks in each Division where they gain valuable 1-on-1 mentorship and hands-on experience with Office legal activities– including trial work.

The San Diego City Attorney’s Office only accepts online applications from August 14, 2020 to September 13, 2020.

For additional information and details about the Office of the City Attorney for the City of San Diego, the summer internship program and how to apply, please visit Symplicity Job Posting ID#26461.