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The Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging

By on March 18th, 2019

POSITION: Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging

ORGANIZATION: Florida Health Justice Project

LOCATION: Miami, FL

COMPENSATION: $ 50,000 plus benefits

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 27, 2019 

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, short writing sample, and two references to Miriam Harmatz. 

ABOUT THE FLORIDA HEALTH JUSTICE PROJECT:

The Florida Health Justice Project (FHJP) works to improve access to health care and health outcomes for vulnerable Floridians. Given Florida’s elderly demographic, we prioritize advocacy related to low–income elderly. While the organization is relatively new, our team has significant experience and expertise in publicly funded state and local health programs, effective advocacy skills and well-established networks with national health policy experts, as well as with local advocates and providers.

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

FHJP is interviewing for a candidate to apply for a one-year, full-time Borchard Fellowship. For more information on the fellowship go to the website.

The deadline to submit materials to FHJP for consideration as a Borchard Fellow is March 27, 2019. FHJP’s selection of a candidate to apply for the Borchard Fellowship is not an offer or guarantee of employment. If the Borchard Foundation awards the FHJP candidate a fellowship, she or he will work on a project that helps identify and address barriers to medically necessary services for frail and disabled South Florida residents.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • The candidate needs to be eligible for a Borchard Fellowship. If the candidate is not a member of the Florida bar, the candidate is expected to sit for the Florida Bar Exam in July of 2019.
  • Strong research and analytical skills applied to individual cases and underlying systemic issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interview individuals, which includes, but is not limited to: instilling trust in those being interviewed, active listening, and documenting conversations accurately.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-sector stakeholders.
  • Excellent work ethic and integrity.
  • Demonstrated time management skills, including an ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent computer and social media skills.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and car or the ability to travel in and around Miami-Dade County, Florida for interviews, meetings, and other events.
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is strongly desired.

 

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Chat With Industry Career Experts this Thursday, March 7th 2019!

By on March 5th, 2019

Are you looking for Career Inspiration, Career Motivation or Career Guidance? Participate in the Virtual Mentoring & Networking Event with Industry Alumni Mentors:

  • Kenneth Fernandez Prada, Principal System Engineer for Digital Surgery at Johnson & Johnson
  • Erica Arroyo, Associate Vice President, Engagement at the University of Miami
  • Christine Gudaitis, Shareholder at Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin
  • Patrick Harris, Business Development Specialist at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
  • Paul A. McDonnough, Team Leader at American Express Global Business Travel (Marketing)
  • Betsy Broughton, Seagoing Oceanographer at NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
  • Allison Butler, Human Resources Director at Autoscribe Corporation
  • Patrick Somers, Senior Project Lead at the New York Bank Mellon

Register for ’Canes Mentoring ’Canes this Thursday, March 7th from 3pm – 4pm ET.

Accessible from any computer or mobile device. No audio or video is required.

For additional information, view the registration page and the events website.

 

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Attend OUTLaw’s Diversity in Law Event March 20, 2019

By on March 5th, 2019

Join OUTLaw for a panel discussion with distinguished and diverse members of the legal community, who will share their stories of addressing intersectionality and overcoming adversity on their path to success.

Wednesday, March 2nd, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge, University of Miami School of Law, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL.

Alumni, attorneys, and community members will also be present to network with students.

MODERATOR:

Visiting Professor Joe Tringali, ESQ.

PANELISTS:

Honorable U.S. District Court Judge Darrin P. Gayles

Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Abraham

Ana Romes, JD ’12

Nancy Abudu, Esq.

Grace Mead, Esq.

RSVP here.

For more information, email here.

 

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This Week at the CDO (Week of March 4th, 2019)

By on March 1st, 2019

Wednesday, March 6, 2019:

  • CDO Presents: 21st Annual Informational Career Fair – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Law Campus Bricks 1: Meet attorneys from government, business, law firms and public interest organizations. Learn about their practice areas and experience while you network. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Debbie Rowe-Millwood in the CDO.
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Houston Recruiting Reception – Free Student Tickets

By on February 22nd, 2019

 We cordially invite you and your your colleagues to PracticePro’s:

Fifth Annual Texas Diversity & Recruiting Reception

Friday, March 1, 2019 (5:30 – 7:30 PM)

Haynes and Bonne, LLP

1221 McKinney Street, #2100, Houston, TX 77010

Join us for an evening of networking and fun with appetizers and drinks, meet PracticePro’s law firm recruiting partners, and hear our inspiring keynote speaker: Byron Cherry, HP Inc., Senior Legal Counsel.

Complimentary student tickets are available HERE.

 

 

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William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition

By on February 20th, 2019

OVERVIEW
This Competition is sponsored by Criminal Justice (“Section”) of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (the “Sponsor”). The goal of the Competition is to encourage law students to become involved in the Section. It is also intended to attract students to the Criminal Justice practice field, and to encourage scholarship in this field. Each entrant must follow the rules of the competition detailed herein.Clear, persuasive and original analytical reasoning that is well-supported with concrete examples and references are essential and will weigh heavily in the determination of the contest winner.

ELIGIBILITY

The contest is open to students who, on the date the entry is submitted, attend and are in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school within the United States and its possessions. Membership in the Criminal Justice Section is not a requirement. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and legal permanent residents or citizens of the United States. Employees, officers, directors of the ABA and members of their immediate families are not eligible.

2019 Competition Topic
The Use of Drones by Law Enforcement—How should drones enhance public safety, how should drones be regulated, and what role does the Fourth Amendment play? For example, drones could assist police with pursuits of armed individuals or help find missing people. On the other hand, drones can peer into people’s windows in the upper floors of a high rise. Drones can carry many different devices – high resolution cameras, sensitive microphones, weapons, GPS trackers. Is this comparable to or different from these devices being in a police car? 
JUDGING
A winning entry will contain an original discussion of the selected topic, will be substantively accurate and supported by citations, and will be grammatically correct, concise, well-reasoned, and clearly written. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: (1) writing quality; (2) analysis and legal reasoning; (3) originality; (4) quality and use of research; and (5) compliance with these Rules. The Section reserves the right not to award a prize if, in the judgment of the Criminal Justice magazine editorial board’s judging panel, no entry meets these conditions. The decision of the editorial board is final.NOTIFICATION OF WINNER

The winner will be notified by August 31, 2019, 11:59 pm CST. If a potential winner does not respond within thirty days after ABA’s first attempt to contact him or her, or if the contact is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner forfeits all rights to be named as winner or receive a prize, and an alternate winner may be chosen.

PRIZE

The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize that may be presented at an agreed-upon CJS event with approved transportation costs not to exceed $800 to be covered by the Section.

ALL ENTRANTS: Receive one year’s free full membership in the Criminal Justice Section.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINESCONDITIONSOnly original and unpublished papers are eligible. Papers prepared for law school credit are eligible provided they are the entrant’s original work. Jointly authored papers are not eligible. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to have their work reviewed and critiqued by a faculty member or practicing lawyer, although the submission must be the student’s own work product. Section officers, section staff, Criminal Justice magazine editorial board members, and selection committee members shall not participate in the review/critique process. A student may submit only one entry per contest year.

FORMAT: Entries cannot exceed 4,200 words, including titles, text, and citations. Entries must be submitted in Word as an e-mail attachment. Entries should reflect the style and format of Criminal Justice magazine, including citations that are embedded in text. Entries with footnotes or endnotes will not be accepted. Citations must conform to the 20th edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.

SUBMISSION

ALL ENTRIES: Two title pages are required. The first title page must include: (1) title of paper (2) author’s name (and the name of reviewing faculty member/practicing lawyer, if applicable) (3) telephone number(s), mailing address(es), and e-mail address(es) where author can be reachedJune– August 2019 (4) name of law school (5) year of expected graduation (6) date submitted for academic credit (if applicable) (7) entrant’s personal certification of good standing at the law school. The second title page should include only: (1) title of paper (2) last four (4) digits of the author’s phone number

DEADLINE

All entries must be received by the editor no later than July 1, 2019, 11:59 pm CST. Faxed entries will not be accepted. The sponsors are not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected entries, or for computer errors or technical failures. SEND ENTRIES to Erin Remotigue, Editor, Criminal Justice Magazine, American Bar Association, via electronic submission by e-mail.

For additional information and details, please visit the website.

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Save the Date to Attend the UM Career Expo on February 26th – Open to Students and Alumni!

By on February 12th, 2019

University of Miami School of Law students and alumni are cordially invited to attend the University of Miami Career Expo on Tuesday, February 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables campus. 

The Career Expo has traditionally attracted companies from various industries such as business, healthcare, communication, government, non-profits, technology and financial services. 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 law firms are not participating. This is, however, a great opportunity to connect with employers from other industries. 

The expo is open to University of Miami degree seeking students and alumni only. 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. 

Please note that law students and graduates need not register in advance. Click here to view a list of participating employers.

 

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2019 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

By on February 5th, 2019

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2019 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday and Friday, July 25-26 in Chicago, Illinois.  This nationwide interview program targets patent law employers and rising 2L and 3L patent bar eligible students.

Last year roughly 140 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,100 law students from across the country participated in the program.  The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit application materials to apply to interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review their materials and select the students they wish to interview at the program.  Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program.  Please note that the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students.

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 will begin on Tuesday, February 5 and close on Thursday, February 28.

Students can register 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).

There is a non-refundable $40 dollar registration fee that you must pay by credit card to complete your online registration.  Please have your credit card ready when you register.  The University of Miami School of Law will reimburse your registration fee.  After you register, please email Karen Warren in the CDO for further instructions on the reimbursement process.

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.

 

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2019 HNBA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW INSTITUTE (IPLI)

By on February 4th, 2019

HOW TO APPLY:

Up to twenty-five Latino law students from law schools across the country are chosen to participate in the HNBA/Microsoft Intellectual Property Law Institute, with airfare, lodging and meals covered. Candidates are selected to participate in this immersive summer program through a highly competitive process.

To apply to participate in IPLI 2019, please fill out the online application and upload the following documents:

  • Personal statement (maximum 1000 words)
  • Your most recent law school transcript
  • Your current resume

Applications Open on February 1, 2019.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • A rising 2L or rising 3L and have already completed 1st year of classes by  ….
  • Have a demonstrated interest in intellectual property law as a potential practice area
  • Must be in good standing at an ABA accredited law school pursuing a Juris Doctor

NOTE: Anyone who has graduated from law school or will graduate before September 2019 is NOT eligible. The selection committee will select up to 25 participants on the basis of a number of criteria, including: an evaluation of expressed personal interest; academic record; dedication and commitment toward accomplishing goals; professional and faculty recommendations; and technical/scientific-related educational and employment background (if applicable). No one factor is dispositive. Students with no technical or scientific background are encouraged to apply.

Even if you are working this summer, please consider discussing this opportunity with your employer. Click here for a letter from the IP Law Institute to submit to your employer explaining the benefits of your participation in the program.

To start the application, click here.

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This Week at the CDO (Week of February 4th, 2019)

By on February 3rd, 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019:

  • CDO Presents: OSCAR Training for Judicial Clerkships – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Law Campus Room F-200: This meeting will provide an overview of how to use OSCAR – the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review – to review and apply for federal judicial clerkships. Students planning to apply for federal clerkships are encouraged to attend this meeting as many judges use OSCAR to post and accept applications.