{"id":3103,"date":"2012-02-07T12:49:41","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T15:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=3103"},"modified":"2012-02-07T12:49:41","modified_gmt":"2012-02-07T15:49:41","slug":"hope-public-interest-news-for-week-of-february-6-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=3103","title":{"rendered":"HOPE Public Interest News for Week of February 6, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Events on Campus<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, February 6<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Perspectives of the General Counsel: Meeting the Needs of Non-Profits<\/span>, 12:30 pm, F109:<\/strong> Do you aspire to work in a General Counsel&#8217;s Office or serve the legal needs of non-profits? If yes, then this is a must-see presentation! Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, February 6<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Screening: <em>Voices of Haiti: A Post-Quake Odyssey in Verse<\/em><\/span>, 6:30 pm, Frost School of Music<\/strong>: The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, partnering with the UM School of Communication, will showcase this performance about the lives of Haitians after the earthquake that devastated their country just two years ago. Click <a title=\"http:\/\/everitas.univmiami.net\/2012\/01\/27\/multimedia-performance-explores-haiti-in-the-aftermath-of-2010-earthquake\/\" href=\"http:\/\/everitas.univmiami.net\/2012\/01\/27\/multimedia-performance-explores-haiti-in-the-aftermath-of-2010-earthquake\/\">here<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, February 6<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Screening: <em>The Pruitt-Igoe Myth<\/em><\/span>, 6 pm, Architecture Center<\/strong>: As part of its Focus on Affordable Housing Initiative, the Office of Civic and Community Engagement will screen this film, which explores the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America. Click <a title=\"http:\/\/www.miami.edu\/index.php\/civic_community_engagement\/civic_community_engagement_events_listing\/screening_of_the_pruitt-igoe_myth\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.miami.edu\/index.php\/civic_community_engagement\/civic_community_engagement_events_listing\/screening_of_the_pruitt-igoe_myth\/\">here<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 7<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summer Opportunities Coffee Talk<\/span>, 12:30 \u2013 1:45 pm, Bricks<\/strong>: Do you have questions about the many opportunities available to you this summer? Representatives from HOPE, the Center for Ethics and Public Service and\u00a0 the Clinics will be available to answer your questions. (See attached Summer Opportunities document.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 7<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Florida<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Supreme Court Internship Program Info Session<\/span>, 12:30 pm, F108: <\/strong>Learn about this distinguished opportunity from Professor Copeland and hear about former intern\u2019s experiences working at the Court. \u00a0Pizza will be served. Contact <a title=\"mailto:aperez@law.miami.edu\" href=\"mailto:aperez@law.miami.edu\">Amy Perez<\/a> for more information.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, February 9<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Practice Area<\/span>, 1:50 pm, F109<\/strong>: Come learn valuable information about law firm practice areas and self-assessment tools that will enable you to make informed decisions about your career. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to <a title=\"mailto:lsterling@law.miami.edu\" href=\"mailto:lsterling@law.miami.edu\">Luevenia Sterling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVE THE DATE: Monday, February 27<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Public Interest Lecture Series featuring Judge Marcia Caballero<\/span>, 12:30 \u2013 1:30 pm, A110: <\/strong>See attached flyer for details. <a title=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/g.law.miami.edu\/public-interest-lecture-series-rsvp\/\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/g.law.miami.edu\/public-interest-lecture-series-rsvp\/\">RSVP online<\/a> to reserve your spot.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Events in the Community<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Thursday, February 9<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Small Claims Clinic<\/span>, 5 \u2013 8 pm, Legal Services of Greater Miami<\/strong>: Law students have the opportunity to conduct client intake and sit side-by-side with attorneys assisting low-income individuals, who cannot afford an attorney, with initiating their own small claims case. Spanish and Creole interpreters are needed. Email <a title=\"mailto:dgordon@law.miami.edu\" href=\"mailto:dgordon@law.miami.edu\">Daniela Gordon<\/a> if interested.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, February 10<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Billiards with the Barristers<\/span>, 10 pm, Chalk Pink Pong &amp; Billiards Lounge<\/strong>: You are invited to Billiards with the Barristers, a fundraiser benefiting the Dade County Bar Association\u2019s Young Lawyers Section\u2019s eMentoring Program. $20 donation. RSVP to <a title=\"mailto:RSVP@CHALKMIAMI.COM\" href=\"mailto:RSVP@CHALKMIAMI.COM\">RSVP@CHALKMIAMI.COM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, February 11<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Raising the Bar: Florida\u2019s Legal Community Service Day<\/span>, 10 am \u2013 12 pm, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: <\/strong>Raising the Bar is a statewide community service day organized by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division. This year\u2019s project is to clean up the historic gardens and maintain the aesthetic beauty of this renowned park in South Florida. Please RSVP to <a title=\"mailto:%20estefania.nasielski@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:%20estefania.nasielski@gmail.com\">Estefania Nasielski<\/a>.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, February 12<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Band Together for Legal Aid<\/span>, 5 \u2013 9 pm, The Stage:<\/strong> Attend the first annual Battle of the Bands, kicking off Dade Legal Aid\u2019s fundraising efforts for 2012. The event will showcase live music from groups featuring prominent lawyers from South Florida.\u00a0$10 tickets can be purchased online at <a title=\"https:\/\/legacy.law.miami.edu\/exchweb\/bin\/redir.asp?URL=http:\/\/www.dadelegalaid.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.law.miami.edu\/exchweb\/bin\/redir.asp?URL=http:\/\/www.dadelegalaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.dadelegalaid.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, February 14<sup>th<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Comedy Night benefiting Empowered Youth<\/span>, 7 pm, Coconut Grove Improv<\/strong>: Support the Empowered Youth Neighborhood Program and join us for a night of laughs to benefit at-risk youth of Miami-Dade.\u00a0 Click <a title=\"http:\/\/www.empoweredyouthusa.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.empoweredyouthusa.org\/\">here<\/a> for more information and to buy your ticket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVE THE DATE:<\/strong> <strong>Saturday, March 3<sup>rd<\/sup>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bike in Blue<\/span>, 8 am, Everglades National Park<\/strong>: Join the 1<sup>st<\/sup> annual bike ride to raise awareness of human trafficking in South Florida. Register online at <a title=\"http:\/\/www.active.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.active.com\">www.active.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Announcements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Sign up for <strong>Dean\u2019s Cup Community Service Event<\/strong>! Saturday, February 12<sup>th<\/sup> at Miami River Commission. Email <a title=\"mailto:deanscup2012@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:deanscup2012@gmail.com\">deanscup2012@gmail.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summer Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Miami<\/strong><strong> Law Summer Opportunities\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/hope\/tanzania.php?op=6\" href=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/hope\/tanzania.php?op=6\">African Probate &amp; Policy Initiative<\/a><\/strong> application is available. (Deadline March 1<sup>st<\/sup>)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/clinics\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/clinics\/\">Clinics<\/a><\/strong> application is available. (Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/hope\/hope_fellows.php?op=3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/hope\/hope_fellows.php?op=3\">HOPE Fellowship<\/a><\/strong> application is available. (Deadline February 16<sup>th<\/sup>)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/ceps\/summer_fellowship_program.php?op=4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.law.miami.edu\/ceps\/summer_fellowship_program.php?op=4\">Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program<\/a> <\/strong>application is available.<strong> <\/strong>(Deadline February 16<sup>th<\/sup>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2012 Legal Studies Institute <\/strong>in Washington, DC is accepting applications! Click <a title=\"http:\/\/www.legalstudiesdc.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.legalstudiesdc.org\/\">here<\/a>. (Early deadline: February 10<sup>th<\/sup> )<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer job search webinars available: <\/strong>expert tips and best practices on cover-letter and resume drafting, as well as interviewing and networking. Watch videos <a title=\"http:\/\/www.nalp.org\/public_interest_summer_job_search_webinars\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nalp.org\/public_interest_summer_job_search_webinars\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. Events on Campus Monday, February 6th, Perspectives of the General Counsel: Meeting the Needs of Non-Profits, 12:30 pm, F109: Do you aspire to work in a General Counsel&#8217;s Office or serve the legal needs of non-profits? 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