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Attention 1L Students! Webinar Session – Jones Day Presents: JD’s Insights for JDs Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 23rd

By on November 19th, 2021

Jones Day is hosting a virtual panel discussion for 1L students next Tuesday, November 23rd.

Webinar Session Jones Day Presents: JD’s Insights for JDs:

You are cordially invited to sign up for this virtual event. Get to know us and have your questions answered!

Pro Bono: Do Good and Get Good Experience

Tuesday, November 23
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET

RSVP by November 22.

Register Now.

Login details will be provided prior to each panel, but for further information, please contact Katie Beach.

We hope you’ll be able to join us!

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REMINDER: TCDIP 1L Clerkship – Information Session Tomorrow, November 19!

By on November 18th, 2021

This is a reminder that TCDIP is hosting a webinar for students tomorrow, November 19 at 10:00 AM central! Alumni of the program will be there to answer student’s questions about applying to the program and practicing law in the Twin Cities. See recent Instagram post.

Applications are now open for the Summer 2022 TCDIP 1L Clerkship Program! For over a decade, the TCDIP 1L Clerkship has helped launch the careers of law students of color in the Twin Cities. TCDIP strengthens the legal talent pipeline with strategic partnerships between TCDIP Members from law firms and corporate legal departments. The TCDIP 1L Clerkship program was created to promote the Twin Cities legal community to 1L students of color from Minnesota and across the country. Highly qualified law students from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply. This year TCDIP will have positions for 39 1L students. Applications open for all 1L students on November 16! For more information about the TCDIP 1L Clerkship program, download our flyer or visit our website!

Join our webinar sessions for students to hear directly from TCDIP staff and 1L Clerkship alumni! Recent alumni and practicing attorneys who have participated in the TCDIP 1L Clerkship program will be available to answer your questions about the program and what it’s like to practice law in the Twin Cities. Both programs will be recorded. You can also view last year’s webinar on our youtube channel. Students are also welcome to reach out with questions here.

Register for information sessions with TCDIP today!
November 19, 10:00 AM CST
January 7, 9:00 AM CST

 

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Full Service Law Firm with Offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and West Palm Beach, Seeking Attorneys for Fort Myers Office

By on November 17th, 2021

Full-service law firm with offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and West Palm Beach and over 70 years of service to the community, are seeking attorneys for Fort Myers office. The firm represents clients across every major area of law, including agricultural, banking & finance, business & corporate, civil litigation, condominium & homeowners’ association, construction, employment, environmental & water, estate planning, probate & trusts, land use & local government and real estate law.

See the following opportunities currently available – deadline is December 16, 2021; however, candidates are encouraged to apply early:

Commercial Real Estate/Development Law Attorney:

Applicants should expect to be working on commercial real estate transactions, including the representation of developers, lenders and equity investors in various joint venture agreements. The ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of commercial real estate and development experience. Must be detail-oriented and have a strong work ethic. We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive salary and bonus program. See Symplicity Job Posting ID#30829;

Litigation Attorney:

To practice commercial litigation primarily in the fields of real estate, community association, business, and construction law. 2-5 years’ of litigation experience is preferred. Must be motivated with a high degree of professionalism, excellent writing and communication skills to join our growing team. We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive salary and bonus program. See Symplicity Job Posting ID#30828; AND

Real Estate and Community Association Law Attorney:

To practice primarily in the fields of Real Estate and Community Association Law. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years’ of experience. Must be ambitious, high energy and ready to work on the development and operation of Southwest Florida’s premier real estate developments. We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive salary and bonus program. See Symplicity Job Posting ID#30827.

 

 

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FCBA Diversity Pipeline Program – 1L Students

By on November 16th, 2021

Now in its second year, the FCBA Diversity Pipeline Program is an employment program with a legal skills development component (including an academic certificate program) that facilitates access to PAID Washington, D.C. internship opportunities in TMT law and policy for first-year law students from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.  Nearly 30 law firm, company, and association employers with D.C. offices are committed to the program for 2022!

Full student info packet available here.

Annual Report on DPP Year One.

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Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) 1L Clerkship – Information Session for Students November 19 and Summer Clerkship Program!

By on November 12th, 2021

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice is looking forward to opening applications for their Summer 2022 TCDIP 1L Clerkship Program! For over a decade, the TCDIP 1L Clerkship has helped launch the careers of law students of color in the Twin Cities. TCDIP strengthens the legal talent pipeline with strategic partnerships between TCDIP Members from law firms and corporate legal departments. The TCDIP 1L Clerkship program was created to promote the Twin Cities legal community to 1L students of color from Minnesota and across the country. Highly qualified law students from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply. This year TCDIP will have positions for over 36 1L students. Applications open for all 1L students on November 16! For more information about the TCDIP 1L Clerkship program, download our flyer or visit our website!

Join our webinar sessions for students to hear directly from TCDIP staff and 1L Clerkship alumni! Recent alumni and practicing attorneys who have participated in the TCDIP 1L Clerkship program will be available to answer your questions about the program and what it’s like to practice law in the Twin Cities. Both programs will be recorded. You can also view last year’s webinar on our youtube channel. Students are also welcome to reach out with questions at info@diversityinpractice.org. Stay up to date with TCDIP by following us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

Register for our information sessions today!
November 19, 10:00 AM
January 7, 9:00 AM

 

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View Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Reforms!

By on November 9th, 2021

Reforms have finally come to the PSLF program. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education announced long-awaited reforms to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The reforms expand eligibility for thousands of graduates including law school graduates.  To take advantage of the changes to the program, eligible borrowers who have not previously qualified for PSLF must apply before Oct. 31, 2022.

Recently several borrowers – including law graduates – have been contacted about renewed eligibility for PSLF – with more communications from the Department of Education expected in the coming weeks and months.  If you think you may be eligible under the newly reformed program, please keep an eye out for that communication from the USDOE.

Read Fact Sheet here.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition

By on November 8th, 2021

This year’s American Indian Law Review national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada.  Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.  Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place.  Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis. 

The deadline for entries is Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 

Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973.  Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.  Papers will be judged by a panel of Indian law scholars and by the editors of the Review. 

For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the AILR writing competition website.

 

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Benefits of a New Jersey Judicial Clerkship – Jumpstart your Legal Career!

By on November 5th, 2021

New Jersey Courts will host a webinar featuring Bergen Vicinage Family Division Judge Jaclyn Medina, Hudson Vicinage Family Division Judge Martha Mainor, Passaic Vicinage Criminal Presiding Judge Sohail Mohammed and Joy Chen, a former New Jersey Supreme Court law clerk.

Each year, the New Jersey Courts hires approximately 480 law school graduates for a 53-week judicial clerkship.

Topics will include:

  • Law clerk responsibilities in the different court divisions and levels
  • Skills that judges look for when choosing a law clerk
  • Application and interview processes
  • The role of the law clerk in a virtual court system

Serving as a law clerk for the New Jersey Courts will give you an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal process that can only be learned through that service.

This webinar is free. Advance registration is required by Nov. 11. For more information, email here.

When:           Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Where:         Virtual Zoom Webinar Google Chrome browser is recommended. Webinar Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com).

Visit the website here to apply for judicial clerkships.

This webinar is sponsored by the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Division.

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Artificial Intelligence Writing Competition

By on November 5th, 2021

The Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLCT) is excited to announce that this year’s Artificial Intelligence Writing Competition is now live! This popular competition is in its 5th year. CLCT looks forward to receiving the submissions, by the deadline of January 10, 2022.

All current law students* worldwide are cordially invited to submit one paper, which must:

  • Focus on at least one application of these technologies (e.g., Internet of Medical Things devices, facial recognition technology, autonomous systems, social media monitoring, etc.);
  • Explain whether regulation of the application is needed and to what extent; and
  • Propose means to regulate this application (proposals may range from traditional regulation to reliance on soft governance, and anything in between).

A submission is not required to put forward an original regulatory system; however, any novel, plausible and well-articulated proposals are likely to impress the judges.

The cash prizes, funded by Cisco Systems, Inc., are:

1st Place: U.S. $2,500 2nd Place: U.S. $1,500 3rd Place: U.S. $1,000

The winners will also have the unique opportunity of presenting their papers to a selected audience of executives from Cisco Systems, Inc.

We encourage students from diverse backgrounds to participate!

For further details, as well as terms and conditions, please read the Rules. For any questions, please email here.

 

* Please see Section 1, “Participants’ Eligibility,” of the Rules for further explanation and exceptions.

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Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest Informational Session on November 4th 2021!

By on October 29th, 2021

INFORMATIONAL SESSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4
3 PM PT | 5 PM CT | 6 PM ET
ZOOM WEBINAR
The Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest challenges law students to identify and research a pressing legal issue facing the music industry today and outline a proposed solution in a 3,000-word essay. One winner and two runners-up will be selected to receive a total of $15,000 in tuition scholarships, tickets to GRAMMY Week events, and more. Click here for official rules and more information.
Join the Recording Academy for a virtual informational session about the Entertainment Law Initiative and ELI Writing Contest. Students and legal educators alike are invited to learn more about the contest, rules, submission guidelines, and gain valuable insight on crafting a top tier paper submission.

Attendees will hear from entertainment attorneys and ELI Executive Committee members Laurie Soriano and Ken Abdo, as well as 2019 winner Cameron Berkowitz and 2021 winner Sophia Sofferman. The Recording Academy’s Senior West Region Director Neil Crilly will moderate.