Judicial Chambers Extern at the Court of Appeals

JUDICIAL CHAMBERS EXTERN AT THE COURT OF APPEALS! (1)

Judge J. Robin Hunt at the Court of Appeals, Division II, is seeking applicants now for full-time, one semester chambers judicial externship positions for Summer 2010 (beginning interviewing in December), Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011. A student participating in a full-time externship will receive 15 credits for fall or spring semesters and 8 credits for summer semester, equivalent to a full course load. Only third year students may participate in a full-time externship, thus current second year students are encouraged to apply (2).

As an extern for Judge Hunt you will have the opportunity to strengthen your research, writing, and analysis skills through a variety of projects covering a wide range of legal issues. Whether drafting prehearing memoranda and opinions, performing research for the judge, preparing dissenting opinions, or assisting in preparation for oral arguments, you will have fun meeting new people, learning the appellate process, and spending a semester putting your legal skills to use.

At Division II, externs are highly valued. You will be assigned challenging and thought-provoking projects that will deepen your understanding of the law and provide an invaluable learning experience. Judges and clerks alike will rely on you and include you in every facet of the appellate process. An externship at Division II will be a perfect complement to your law school experience and will enhance your probability of passing the bar exam upon graduation. Further, an externship is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to clerk after graduating (3).

To find out if you are eligible for a full-time externship, please first contact Externship Program Director Gillian Dutton. You can go on TWEN and sign up under “Appointments with Externship Director” or email questions to duttong@seattleu.edu. If you are interested in applying for a chambers extern position with Judge Hunt, please prepare a cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and references for:

Judge Robin Hunt
Court of Appeals, Division II
950 Broadway, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402

All materials should be sent directly to the externship office where they will be immediately forwarded on to Judge Hunt. For the period between December 24 and January 1 when the Seattle University Law School will be closed, please mail materials directly to Judge Hunt with a copy to the Externship Program.

Judge Hunt’s judicial administrative assistant, Margie Laketa, can answer any questions you might have. Her number is 253-593-2970.


(1) This ad was drafted by an actual extern, Alicia Hunsaker, Judicial Extern for The Hon. J. Robin Hunt, Court of Appeals, Div 2, August-December 2009, SU 3L. All information is highly accurate.

(2) Contrary to popular opinion, the commute to Tacoma is rarely over 40 minutes and is opposite rush hour. Also, buses leave downtown Seattle regularly and carpools are easy to form with other externs and court clerks. The Court also provides free on-site parking.

(3) Generally, former judicial externs comprise between one-third and one-half of the court’s full-time paid law clerks.

Upcoming Diversity Events

Attention 1Ls - The Diversity Page of the CPD website has been updated with the latest in Diversity Program deadlines and upcoming events. Be sure to mark your calendars for these after the break!

New Postings on Symplicity

Be sure to check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. We have added info for multiple summer intern positions, as well as research positions and fellowships.

Upcoming 1L Federal Honors Deadlines

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 12/20/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R2 Legal Internships Program (Unpaid, Not yet established, was 12/31/08 last year)

• Dept. of Treasury – OGC Summer Honors Program (Unpaid, Due 12/31/09)

There are are large number of federal, state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Deadlines for these programs are called ROLLING, which means that you should get your applications in as soon as possible. For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 2 – 1L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 12/20/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R2 Legal Internships Program (Unpaid, Not yet established, was 12/31/08 last year)

• Dept. of Treasury – OGC Summer Honors Program (Unpaid, Due 12/31/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

California Public Interest Opportunities

Law students looking for summer volunteer and internship opportunities with Southern California or Bay Area agencies may want to look at the following websites. Match your interests with their needs at:

http://www.probono.net/ca/socal/oppsguide/
http://www.probono.net/sf/

Finding Practitioners in Specific Areas of Law

You may want to look at the following websites as you search for a law firm that practices in a specific area of law of interest to you. Keep in mind that the firm may not have a mature practice in that area, but may have listed the subject due to a single case and a desire to attract similar business. Look further into the firm's website and Google lawyers for additional information about their experience.

www.martindale.com

www.lawperiscope.com

Summer Intern with Washington House of Representatives (Olympia)

The Washington State House of Representatives offers a Legal Internship program for two law students. Take a look at the Legislature's website for details. The application due date is January 15, 2010. This is an opportunity to get amazing experience in public policy analysis and bill drafting.

http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/OPRGeneral/Pages/GraduateInternProgram.aspx

New York State Unified Court System Legal Fellows Program

If you’re interested in practicing law in the state of New York, this could be your ticket to success! Legal fellows are assigned to work in judicial offices, assisting with legal research and writing. Assignments offer valuable professional legal experience to new attorneys and expose them to judicial decision making and court operations. Forums are conducted for Legal Fellows to meet with judges, elected officials, government appointees and public policy makers to learn about their work in public service. What an introduction to the New York legal world!

The applicant’s law school graduation date must fall between August 2010 and May 2007. Application packages must be filed by January 15, 2010 for positions starting September 2010. This deadline will creep up quickly so contact Erin Fullner (fullnere@seattleu.edu) ASAP for details on how to apply. For preliminary information visit: http://www.nycourts.gov/.

New Job Postings on Symplicity

Be sure to take a look at Symplicity for the latest job info. This week, we have received postings for work-study, fellowship and legal assistant positions.

Watch An Air Force Court-Martial

The Air Force JAG Corps welcomes you to observe a court-martial at their facility at McChord Air Force Base. If you're thinking about pursuing a career in the JAG Corps this is a great preview of the work JAGs do, a unique chance to meet local JAGs, and an introduction to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

To find out when the next trial takes place and to make arrangements to enter the base contact Capt. Rebecca Dickinson for details. If interested in speaking to someone who's recently attended an Air Force court-martial, contact Erin Fullner.

Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York Seeks Clerks

The Commercial Division is the specialized business court of the New York State Supreme Court, the highest trial-level court in New York. Many of the most important commercial cases in the state are adjudicated in the Commercial Division. The Commercial Division is comprised of six justices who hear cases involving commercial contract disputes, commercial finance or commercial banking transactions, claims of commercial misrepresentation or unfair competition, matters arising out of commercial real property transactions, major insurance matters, and UCC cases. For those with a demonstrated interest in commercial law and who aspire to a career in commercial law, this clerkship will be an invaluable experience which will include drafting decisions and orders, working on discovery disputes, reviewing evidentiary issues at trial, and drafting jury instructions.

Application packages are due January 15, 2010 for two and three year positions beginning September 2010 so if interested contact Erin Fullner (fullnere@seattleu.edu) for details on how to apply ASAP! For more information visit: www.nycourts.gov/comdiv.

CAPAA and ACLF Launch Fellowship Program, Accepting Applications

The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) are pleased to announce the launch of a Fellowship opportunity for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to build their legislative and public policy analysis skills on issues affecting the Asian Pacific American community. Applications are currently being accepted for the January 2010 Fellowship program. Individuals selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the government while building leadership skills. Upon completing the Fellowship, the Fellow, if eligible, will participate in ACLF’s Community Leaders Program, which further develops leadership skills through community based curriculum, project team-building and mentoring/networking opportunities.

The 2010 Fellowship program begins in January, and application review begins December 1; priority given to applications received by December 15; after December 15th; applications are considered on a space-available basis. Fellows will be placed in the agency’s Olympia office.

More information and the application can be found here.

Cover Letter Blues

Cover letters can be tough to write. Feel free to seek inspiration from the law school's Careers website. Use the link on the left side of the blog page to see a sample format and some drafting suggestions.

Summer Employment: Environmental Law

Please take a look at Symplicity Job Posting 1001 for information about environmental law summer opportunities for 1Ls and 2Ls. Application deadline is January 1 (rolling), so please do not delay. CPD can help you get your materials ready. This is a terrific opportunity.

Jobs on Symplicity

New postings were added to Symplicity this week, including several law clerk positions, Rule 9 Intern positions, and a fellowship with the EPA.

Use Your Law Training as a Financial Advisor

The Bellevue office of AXA Advisors is offering a training program for graduates interested in a career as a financial professional. AXA is one of the world's premier financial organizations. They offer a competitive compensation model, benefits and the training that will add to the skills you already bring due to the training you received in law school.

Check Symplicity for more details. Note that they have sought out law-trained applicants. This is a terrific opportunity for those looking for a career "Beyond the Traditional."

They write: "If you’re team-oriented, achievement-driven and ready for an opportunity through which you can both help people in your community and enjoy a flexible and satisfying life, we invite you to contact us today. Please email your resume to: Donald.Odonnell@axa-advisors.com. Visit us online at: www.axa-equitable.com or www.seattle.myaxa-advisors.com.
AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC. AXA Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
GE-43301 (3/08)"

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints Law Clerk Internship Program Spring (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R9 San Francisco, Volunteer Intern Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Student Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

• Office of the US Trade Representative – Student Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

• Dept. of Commerce NOAA – Alaska Region, Summer Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 12/01/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R1 New England, Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 12/01/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R2 New York, Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Not Yet Established 12/01/08 last year)

• Federal Aviation Administration – Office of Chief Counsel Legal Intern Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 12/01/09)

• House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary – Minority Law Student Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 12/01/09)

• Dept. of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (Paid, Due 12/01/09 Preferred)

• Florida Office of the Attorney General – Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 12/03/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Positions

• Environmental Protection Agency – R9 San Francisco, Volunteer intern Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Student Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R1 New England, Legal Internship Program Spring (Paid & Unpaid, Due 12/01/09)

• Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia – Criminal Law Internship Program Winter Quarter/Spring (Unpaid, Due 12/11/09)

• Securities & Exchange Commission – 2010 Advanced Commitment Program (Paid, Due 12/15/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Washington Women Lawyers $2500 Scholarship

King County Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL) is offering a $2,500.00 scholarship, and full-year membership to Washington Women Lawyers (WWL), to an outstanding female student from each of our local law schools. To be eligible, you must be a 2L or 3L in good standing at the Seattle University School of Law or the University of Washington School of Law.

KCWWL wishes to promote individualism and courage within the profession. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to the community or have overcome great obstacles, including financial, in their lives. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, December 2, 2009 or they will not be considered. Please send applications to:

Sunah K Lee
Christensen O'Conner Johnson Kindness
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98101

Or attach as a word document and e-mail to: sunah.lee@cojk.com. Telephone inquiries may be directed to Sunah K Lee at (206) 695-1650. Please note that scholarship recipients will be honored at the 2009 KCWWL Holiday Party on December 8th at FareStart in downtown Seattle.

Social Entrepreneurship Grants

For a list of social entrepreneurship grants and granting institutions to support poverty work, see: http://maximinlaw.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/collection-of-social-entreprenuership-grants/

Currently listed, with deadline date:
• Echoing Green (Dec. 2, 2009)
• Berkeley Law Foundation (Jan. 15, 2010)**
• Draper Richards Foundation (no deadline)
• Initiative for Public Interest at Yale (Feb. 5, 2010)

**NOTE: 2009 SU grad Riddhi Mukhopadhyay received this fellowship last year, so please come see us if you are planning to apply!

The Trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan: Constitutional Challenge to Executive Power and the First War Crimes Trial of a Guantanamo Detainee

Perkins Coie is pleased to offer the following program, which has been granted 1.5 Ethics CLE credits by the Washington State Bar Association and the State Bar of California. While the presentation is approved for CLE credits, the subject matter may be of interest to non-lawyers as well. Perkins Coie offers this complimentary seminar to our valued clients and contacts in the Puget Sound area, and we hope you and your guests will be able to join us regardless of whether you can use the CLE credits.

The Trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan:
Constitutional Challenge to Executive Power and the
First War Crimes Trial of a Guantanamo Detainee
Monday, December 7, 2009
Benaroya Hall, 2nd & Union Streets, Downtown Seattle
Nordstrom Recital Hall
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Perkins Coie lawyers Harry Schneider, Joe McMillan and Charles Sipos will provide a behind-the-scenes account of their experience as part of the defense team of lawyers appointed to defend Salim Ahmed Hamdan, widely known as Osama bin Laden's personal driver. The presentation will include a review of the federal court litigation filed in Seattle that eventually led to the United States Supreme Court 2006 landmark Hamdan v. Rumsfeld decision on the limits of presidential power. Messrs. Schneider, McMillan and Sipos will also provide an in-depth analysis of the 2008 trial at Guantanamo Bay in which Mr. Hamdan became the first defendant accused by the United States of committing war crimes in the war on terror and tried before a Military Commission.

To Attend
This is a complimentary seminar; however, pre-registration is required.
You may register here for this program.
Public parking is available at several parking lots near Benaroya Hall. Parking will not be validated.

CLE
This program has been granted CLE credits in Washington and California. If you are admitted to practice in another state, we will provide information to allow you to apply for credit in your state of admittance.

Questions?
Please contact our Registrar, Linda Gordon, at LGordon@perkinscoie.com or 206.359.8420 if you have questions.

Jobs in "International Law"

Check out the November 2009 online issue of The National Jurist for some ideas about how to develop a career in International Law. There's a lot more out there than just the State Department and U.N., and for most lawyers, other routes are more accessible.
Go to: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cypress/nationaljurist1109/#/18

AIDS Action Public Policy Fellowship

AIDS Action (Washington, D.C.) is offering its Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship for summer 2010 to graduate and undergraduate students and young professionals who seek experience in HIV related public policy and government affairs. Candidates need strong research, writing, and organizational skills and a willingness to work in a professional office. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is critical. Familiarity with HIV-related issues and the legislative processes is preferred. Fellows must commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week for 8 weeks. People of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and HIV positive individuals are encouraged to apply.

For details and application instructions, go to http://www.aidsaction.org/internship-mainmenu-186/zamora-fellowship-mainmenu-220

Public Policy Analysis: Food Policy (Washington, D.C.)

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has an internship available for a law student who is interested in food policy. The Food Assistance department assists states in designing state food stamp programs for persons ineligible for the federal program and in implementing reforms to make the food stamp program easier to access and administer. The food stamp intern assists in researching, preparing, and distributing analyses and studies about federal or state policies to improve participation in food stamps and other low-income nutrition programs. The intern also analyzes food stamp law in order to help organizations represent their clients.

Requirements: Candidates should have an interest in nutrition policy, demonstrated statistical skills, and the ability to pay close attention to detail. SPSS/STATA experience is a plus. Also, the candidate should have a general interest in welfare reform/income support policy, as he/she will likely work in that department as well. Law students interested in food policy are strong encouraged to apply.

For details, go to http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=2718

Think Tank Internship (Washington, D.C.)

Third Way, a Washington, D.C., think tank, is offering a summer internship for law students with an interest in national politics. You must have strong analytical and research and writing skills. In addition to their day to day tasks, interns will gain hands-on experience working closely with Third Way’s senior management team, which has extensive political, communications, and policy experience, forged at every level of government and advocacy: the White House, federal agencies, the House and Senate, presidential campaigns, and national non-profit advocacy organizations. Interns will have the unique experience of participating directly in Third Way’s policy development. Interns may be asked to write research memoranda, assist in the drafting of policy briefs used for presentations to staff and members on the Hill, and help to organize and attend briefings, events and press conferences.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so APPLY ASAP if you are interested. Information about the internship and application instructions may be found at www.thirdway.org/internships

Seattle University Environmental Law Writing Competition

The Seattle Environmental Law Journal (SELJ) is pleased to announce an environmental law writing competition open to students of Washington state law schools. SELJ is a student run publication that is hoping to gain institutional support. The winning author will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and publication in the Spring 2010 Edition. Other top articles will also be considered for publication. In order to be considered eligible for publication, students must

• Currently be enrolled and in good standing at one of the ABA-accredited law schools in Washington (Gonzaga University, Seattle University, or University of Washington).

• Write an article discussing the environmental law implications of recent actions taken by the Obama Administration, or state or local government. This subject area will be construed broadly to include neutral commentary as well as predictions about future actions and the implications of those actions.

• Prepare the article in accordance with the Bluebook Rules of Citation and footnotes. While there is no page limit, articles should be typed, double spaced, in 12 point Times New Roman font with 1” margins. Papers should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

• Submit the article electronically to gilfeath@seattleu.edu no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 17, 2010, with the subject line “Seattle Environmental Writing Competition.”
  

• All entries should be submitted with a cover letter detailing the author’s name, address, e-mail address, law school and date of graduation, a 100-word abstract of the article, and a reproduction of the following statement:

“I, [AUTHOR NAME], have read and understand the eligibility requirements for the Seattle Environmental Law Journal writing competition. I have prepared the attached article in accordance with said requirements. Additionally, I certify that (i) my submission is my own original work and has not been previously published (in whole or in part); (ii) I have not received compensation for writing this article and this article was not used in connection with any paid employment position; and (iii) I will comply with the Seattle Environmental Law Journal’s editorial deadlines.”

All entries will by judged by the Seattle University School of Law faculty and the Seattle Environmental Law Journal editorial board. The winning article will be published in the 2010 edition of Seattle Environmental Law Journal and the author of the winning article will receive a $1,000 cash prize.

Please direct all inquiries to Stephanie Gilfeather at gilfeath@seattleu.edu. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Georgetown University is Accepting Applications into their Global Health Law and Global Health Law and International Institutions Programs

Students in the Global Health Law Program spend one full-time year or up to three part-time years of study at Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. They benefit from Georgetown’s unparalleled depth and breadth of course offerings in health law and related fields as well as an array of externship opportunities in the Washington area. Students may also choose to supplement their program of study with a certificate in International Human Rights, World Trade Organization Law, or National Security Law or complete a graduate independent research project under the guidance of a member of Georgetown’s distinguished faculty.

Students in the recently launched Global Health Law and International Institutions Program begin their course of study at Georgetown with either one full-time semester or up to three part-time semesters and then complete the program with a full-time spring semester at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. Between their coursework at Georgetown and their studies at the Graduate Institute, most students will participate in winter internships at international institutions in Geneva, such as the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and the World Trade Organization.

For information about Georgetown’s Global Health Law LL.M. program, including how to apply for the class entering in Fall 2010, please visit http://www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/globalhealth.htm.

For more information on the Global Health Law and International Institutions Program, jointly offered with the Graduate Institute in Geneva, please visit http://www.law.georgetown.edu/graduate/IHEID.htm.

Information about the global health law fellowship program for full or partial tuition waivers can be found at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/Graduate/fellowships.html#global.

To learn more about the O’Neill Institute, please visit http://www.oneillinstitute.org.

Please feel free to contact Georgetown’s Global Health Law Program Director, Lindsay Wiley at lfw4@law.georgetown.edu with any questions.

Indian Law Center (Washington, D.C.)

The Indian Law Center is Washington, D.C., is seeking legal interns (unpaid) for summer 2010. They would like applicants to be familiar with Indian Law and International Law. Spanish/English skills also are desired. The Center is flexible about interns' time commitments. Interns will work on issues that include: (1) Multilateral Development Bank; (2) Protecting the communities, resources and local environment of the Guatamalan Maya Q'eqchi; (3) Strengthening Indigenous Rights in the Inter-American Human Rights System; (4) Drafting an American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and (5) Capacity Building with Indigenous Leaders. Application deadline is 2/26/2010, but they recommend you apply ASAP.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and contact information to as soon as possible. Be sure to specify that you are interested in the summer program, and tell them the time you plan to spend in the internship.

The Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit, legal advocacy organization dedicated to providing legal advice, assistance, and representation to Indian tribes and indigenous communities throughout the Americas. They are also committed to developing new attorneys in the fields of Indian law and international human rights law.

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice Offers the 1L Summer Rotation Clerkship Program

Gain experience at both a law firm AND a corporation! First year law students now have a unique summer clerkship opportunity that combines a traditional law firm clerkship with experience working in an in-house corporate law department. Twin Cities Diversity in Practice is a collaboration of law firms and corporate law departments seeking to enhance the diversity of the legal profession.

This program connects top legal employers with 1L students of color. Students will have the opportunity to work at one of the nation's best law firms. As part of the law firm clerkship, students will spend one "rotation" working in the law department of a major corporation. Not only will the clerk get valuable legal training essential for success at most law firms, the clerk will gain "real world" insights into the fast-paced environment of a corporate law department.

Check out the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice website for program details.

New Symplicity Postings

Check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. This week, we have added internships in international law and health law, as well as several law clerk positions.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Dept. of Defense – Summer Honors Legal Internship Program (Paid, Due 11/20/09)

• Government of the District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints, Spring Law Clerk Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 (San Francisco) Spring Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Spring Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

• Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – Spring Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 (San Francisco), Spring Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Spring Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

King County Washington Women Lawyers 2009 Scholarship

King County Washington Women Lawyers (KCWWL) is offering a $2,500.00 scholarship, and full-year membership to Washington Women Lawyers (WWL), to an outstanding female student from each of our local law schools. To be eligible, you must be a 2L or 3L in good standing at the Seattle University School of Law or the University of Washington School of Law.

KCWWL wishes to promote individualism and courage within the profession. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to the community or have overcome great obstacles, including financial, in their lives. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, December 2, 2009 or they will not be considered.

Please see the posting on Symplicity for application instructions.

Daniel T. Murphy Student Writing Competition

The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Daniel T. Murphy Student Writing Competition.

The Daniel T. Murphy Student Writing Competition is open to any J.D. candidate student at an ABA accredited law school and is intended to foster knowledge and scholarly work by students on specific areas of the Law of the WTO. The competition is named for Professor Daniel T. Murphy who has been with the University of Richmond School of Law since 1976. As the cornerstone of international law at Richmond, the Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business chose to name this competition after him to honor the years of extraordinary work and dedication he has put forth to the students, the school, and our Journal.

The topic of this year’s competition is WTO Treatment of Developed and Developing Countries.
All entries must pertain to timely legal issues concerning developed and/or developing countries and the WTO.

Prizes
1st place: $500.00 Cash award and publication in the Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business’s Annual Survey of the Law of the WTO
2nd place: $200.00 Cash award
3rd place: $100.00 Cash award

Please see The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Justice website for more information.

Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice

Law Students for Reproductive Justice has just published the Guide to Internships & Fellowships in Reproductive Rights & Justice.

This guide contains listings for legal internships and fellowships at 71 non-profit organizations across the country. Their approaches range form local grassroots eduction and state court litigation to federal policy advocacy and analysis of international legal norms.

Each entry in the guide includes information about the organization's mission, contact and application information, and details about the internship projects and requirements.

Check out the pdf version at http://lsrj.org/internships_fellowship/index, or stop by CPD and take a look at our copy.

Study Law in Alaska this Summer!!!

1Ls and 2Ls - Have you ever wanted to travel to Alaska? Our Study Law in Alaska program is the most effective and enjoyable way to spend your summer.

In Alaska, students earn four course credits, gain significant legal experience, and spend the summer under the beautiful midnight sun in Alaska. This innovative program provides internship opportunities and the nation’s only substantive law course titled, “Alaska Natives and Environmental Law”. Internship opportunities fill quickly so we recommend that you plan ahead.

For more detailed information, please visit the website at: www.seattleu.edu/x1384.xml. Also, see what students who have participated in the program have to say on the testimonials page of the website. Past employers for internships opportunities have included:

• The Alaskan Bar Association
• The Alaska Labor Relations Agency and the Alaska Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission
• The Native American Rights Fund
• The Municipality of Anchorage
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Colleen Ray
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Patrick McKay
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Stephanie Joannides
• Law Office of Robert D. Stone, LLC

For more information, please contact Stephanie Nichols at: nicholss@seattleu.edu or 206.398.4294.

New Sympolicity Postings

Be sure to check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. This week, we have received information for several legal internship and work-study positions.

WSAJ Happy Hour

The Washington State Association for Justice New Member Committee is sponsoring Happy Hour and billiards at The Garage.

When: November 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
For: WSAJ members, non WSAJ members who are curious, new lawyers, law students
Address: 1130 Broadway Ave, Seattle

RSVP appreciated by contacting Brandi Alexander Marinoni at brandi@washingtonjustice.org or 206.464.1011

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 3 (Philadelphia) Spring Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Institute of Museum and Library Services – Office of General Counsel, Spring Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs – Spring Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Texas Office of Governor – Governor’s Spring Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary – Majority Office’s Committee Internship Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/16/09)

• Dept. of Defense – Summer Honors Legal Internship Program (Paid, Due 11/20/09)

• Government of the District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints, Spring Law Clerk Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 (San Francisco) Spring Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Spring Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

• Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – Spring Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)
  

• Institute of Museum & Library Services – OGC Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Dept. of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 (San Francisco), Spring Volunteer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/27/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Spring Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/30/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Spend a Semester in Alaska

Trustees for Alaska is offering environmental law internships to interested law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the public interest and the environment. Second and third-year law students with coursework in administrative and environmental law are preferred. Trustees for Alaska provides a full spectrum of public interest law experience to its interns/externs, including research, writing, client contract, drafting legal documents, and public speaking on administrative law matters, depending on client and case needs.

For more information, please see the posting on Symplicity.

2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest

Public Justice, P.C. announces the 2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest. The topic is "Can Coal Really Be Clean? Litigation remedies for Coal contamination from Mining to Combustion to Sequestration."

The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a free 2010 Public Justice Foundation Membership. The winning essay will be featured on the Public Justice website and in the nationally disseminated Public Justice newsletter. It will also be published in the Vermont Law School online Journal of Environmental Law.

The Intent-To-Enter Submission deadline is January 29, 2010.
The Essay Submission deadline is March 31, 2010.

For more information, please visit the Public Justice website.

The Univeristy of Denver is accepting applications to their Library and Information Science Program

The University of Denver’s Library and Information Science Program is currently accepting applications for the 2010 academic year. I would be grateful if you would distribute this information to students and alumni that may have an interest in pursuing this career path.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the DU-LIS program now offers one of the most comprehensive law librarianship courses of study in the country. Designed to combine general and subject specific competencies with experiential opportunities, the Law Librarianship specialization prepares students for work in a variety of legal information settings. Including 5 law specific courses, the specialization is designed to align with the American Association of Law Libraries’ Competencies of Law Librarianship and American Library Association’s Core Competencies of Librarianship . Students completing the 58 quarter-hour Master’s in Library and Information Science program earn an MLIS degree with a specialization in law librarianship.

Located in the heart of Denver, the LIS program is designed for the working professional. Classes are offered once a week, with sessions generally from 4:00 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. Students in the LIS program come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them a host of professional and personal experiences.

The priority deadline for the 2010 academic year is December 1, 2009. To apply for the law librarianship specialization students should follow the instructions for application to the LIS program found the DU-LIS webpage: www.du.edu/education/programs/lis. For more information about the law librarianship specialization, please email Chris Hudson, chris.hudson@du.edu or Stacey Bowers, sbowers@law.du.edu. To speak to someone about the DU-LIS program, please call or email our Admissions Office at 303-871-2509 or 1-800-835-1607, edinfo@du.edu.

Army JAG Corps Internships

The Army JAG Corps is the nation’s oldest law firm. If you’re interested in practicing international, environmental, criminal, administrative, contract, labor, or immigration law, among numerous others, find out what the nation’s oldest law firm can offer you.

To apply for an internship with the Army JAG Corps visit www.goarmy.com/jag. The deadline for 1L applicants is March 1.

Please schedule an appointment with Erin Fullner if you have general questions about JAG service.

What Does A __________________ Do?

What does a bankruptcy attorney do? What about a judicial law clerk? Immigration lawyer? Prosecutor?

Are you a 1L who wonders why everyone keeps asking you, "what practice areas interest you?" when you don't know what the different practice areas involve yet?

Check out this link to the CPD Legal Practice Areas page: http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Careers/Students/Legal_Practice_Areas.xml for a general idea about what different areas of the law involve.

And come see us in CPD! We're here to help you navigate these important questions.

Northwest Public Service Career Fair Information Now Available

The Northwest Public Service Career Fair website is now active!

If you are interested in government or public interest, you should plan to attend the 2010
Northwest Public Service Career Fair. CPD, along with ten other law school career services, will be hosting the Career Fairs in Seattle on Friday, February 5, 2010 and in Portland on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

Complete details about the Career Fairs and the employers that are participating are available
on-line. You may view the list of employers on the website prior to paying your registration fee. Please note that employers are added on a rolling basis, so it is criticial to check the employer list frequently for additions.

Student registration is now open. Registration fees are $15 for one location, or $25 for both
locations. Registration will remain open up to the Career Fair - however, remember if you are
submitting application materials for an employer, you must be registered and have paid your
registration fee prior to the deadline date, which is Monday, January 18, 2010.

Many of the participating employers are recruiting for law clerks and/or attorneys and will be
conducting interviews either at the Career Fair, or will schedule interviews for a later date at
their office. To be considered for an interview, you must register for the Career Fair, as well
as submit a cover letter and resume (for each employer you wish to apply to) by 11:59 pm
January 18th. If you choose to participate only in Table Talk, you may register up until the Career Fair. Complete details about the application process is available on the website.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Job Fair coordinators. Hope to see you at one or both Career Fairs!

Have you logged your public interest volunteer work recently?

Public Interest Interns! Have you logged your public interest volunteer work recently?

CPD and ATJI host the Public Interest Log on Symplicity, and we'd love to see your dedication to pro bono work represented! We encourage you to utilize this tool to not only keep track of the great public interest work you have been doing, but also because we want to honor you for your volunteer work at the year-end Celebration of Social Justice event.

The public interest log is now available for all students to use on Symplicity. Students who enter their information via Symplicity will be recognized for their volunteer public interest hours in the categories of 20 hours, 60 hours, and 100 hours for the 2009 – 2010 academic year at the Celebration of Social Justice. Please email Stacey Lara-Kerr or James Tan in AtJI for instructions on using the Symplicity Public Interest Log tool.

New Postings on Symplicity

Check out Symplicity for the latest job postings, including new postings for law clerks, Rule 9, and legal intern positions.

AG's Office Diversity Brown Bag

The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Diversity Advisory Committee Presents "Guide Dogs for the Blind with Claire Anderson & DaVida."

Claire Anderson will speak about going blind late in life, the training she received at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Florida and getting her guide dog, DaVida, from Guide Dogs for the blind. She will share her experience in learning to live with her disability and moving forward to a happy and successful life.

Tuesday, November 10th, Noon
Attorney General's Office
800 Fifth Ave
Seattle, 20th Floor
Chief Sealth Room

No RSVP required to attend.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Public Defender Service for DC – Legal Clerkship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/05/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Institute of Museum & Library Services – OGC Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Overseas Private Investment Corp – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Office of Governor Texas – Governor’s Fellowship Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Supreme Court of the U.S. – 2010-2011 Fellows Program (Paid, Due 11/09/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Institute of Museum & Library Services – OGC Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

• Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Dept. of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/15/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

ABLS presents: Microsoft Panel

The Association of Business Law Students presents its annual Microsoft Attorney Panel. All students are invited to attend, to discuss, and to listen to Microsoft attorneys discussing legal opportunities and careers.

The panelists include:
• Kate Drakos (Sr. Attorney – Intellectual Property & Licensing)
• Jason Mills (Attorney – Advertising Platform & MSN)
• Leigh Ann Lucero (Attorney – Entertainment & Devices)
• Nitza Agrait Vila (Sr. Attorney – Worldwide Sales Group)
• Tim Osborn (Sr. Attorney – Corporate, Real Estate)
• Margaret Au (Sr. Paralegal – Intellectual Property & Licensing)

The panel will be moderated by Carlos de Imus (Attorney – Entertainment & Devices).

Date: November 12th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Place: C5

Light appetizers will be provided.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Paul Westfall (westfall@seattleu.edu).

Gaining that Extra Networking Edge – An Outside the Box Approach to your Job Search

LexisNexis, in conjunction with Seattle University’s Center for Professional Development, presents a 30 minute training that will cover:
o How to go beyond targeting law school alumni and reaching out to undergraduate alumni as well
o Using the News to gain that extra edge in information gathering
o Quick searches to conduct in order to find more interview talking points

There will be two chances to attend this training:
- Tuesday, Nov 17, 1pm in the Courtroom
- Wednesday, Nov 18, 12pm in Room 109

Free food will be provided at both sessions, everyone will earn 400 Lexis Rewards points, and a new Video iPod Nano will be raffled away. Please note there will be one iPod raffled amongst all the attendees from both sessions.

If you plan on attending please RSVP by emailing your Lexis Representative, Aaron Meyers, at aaron.meyers@lexisnexis.com. Or you can register online at the Lexis MySchool page, www.lexisnexis.com/myschool.

Courses for Business Lawyers

Our WSBA Business Section lawyers panel recommended the following classes for aspiring business lawyers: Business Entities; Securities; Tax; Corporate Finance; How to Read a Balance Sheet; Employment Law; clinics that provide client interaction; Bankruptcy.

New Job Postings on Symplicity

Check out the Symplicity job board for the latest postings. This week, we have added several fellowship positions, as well as legal research work.

Hot Areas of Business Practices

A recent panel of local business lawyers identified areas of practice where there is active hiring: Technology transactions,including licensing; antitrust; and regulatory affairs.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Consumer Protection 2010 Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/30/09)

• EEOC – OGC Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• EPA – Region 7 Legal Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/31/09)

• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• Sacramento County District Attorney – Summer Law Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/31/09)

• Alabama Office of the Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau, Strategic Analysis Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New Hampshire Public Defender – Legal & Investigative Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Smithsonian Institution – OGC Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• City of Chicago Law Dept. – Summer Law Clerk & Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/02/09)

• Health & Human Services – Centers for Disease Control OGC Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 11/02/09)

• Dept. of Veteran Affairs – Board of Veterans Appeals Law Student Internship Program Summer (Paid, Due 11/02/09)

• Public Defender Service for DC – Legal Clerkship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/05/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Attorney Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/30/09)

• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau, Strategic Analysis Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New Hampshire Public Defender – Attorney Honors Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New York County District Attorney – Assistant District Attorney Program (Paid, Due 11/01/09)

• Supreme Court of the U.S. – 2010-2011 Fellows Program (Paid, Due 11/09/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

UW Antitrust Day

The UW School of Law is holding an Antitrust Day, and is inviting interested SU students to participate.

A panel of distinguished antitrust attorneys discussing antitrust issues and related practice challenges and career opportunities. If you might be interested in any aspect of business law, attendance should be a no-brainer. Even if you have no such interest, this provides a great opportunity to hear some excellent lawyers discuss very interesting issues. Remember Brandeis' warning: "A lawyer who has not studied economics and sociology is very apt to become a public enemy."

Sponsored by the Antitrust Section of the Washington State Bar Association and the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.

Thursday, November 12, 2009
12:20-1:20 pm
Room 138, William H. Gates Hall
Lunch will be served
RSVP: gstrickl@uw.edu/ablahna@uw.edu

How to be a Successful Law Firm Associate

A panel of business lawyers spoke with SU Law students on Oct. 22 about their career paths and the work that is expected of associates. Associates get their assignments from experienced lawyers and can develop strong working relationships - and mentorships - with those individuals. The key is to be the go-to person who is able to meet the need to get work done efficiently and effectively. Their advice on critical characteristics of a new law firm associate: Be organized; dependable; a self-starter; able to manage a lot of data; and willing to do the grunt work in addition to the interesting work. They advised that your resume demonstrate those same skills. Feel free to ask that CPD help you craft your resume so that it communicates these and other critical skills.

Careers in Government Affairs

Are you interested in public policy issues? Are you a persuasive speaker and writer? Do you enjoy the political process? You may want to explore a career in Government Affairs. Whether titled "lobbyist," "legislative advocate" or "public policy specialist," this may be the career for you. Even if a JD is not required for eligibility, your SU Law training in analysis, legal writing and negotiation are extremely marketable in this field. Visit the CPD website discussion of "Alternative Careers" for tips about how to market your law training.

There currently are openings in the Government Affairs field at Microsoft, Community Health Plan and Dendreon Corporation. If you need to build a resume of experience in the area, please visit CPD to discuss how to make connections and learn about this exciting field.

New Postings on Symplicity

Be sure to check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. We have added seeral work-study and fellowship positions this week.

Business Law Section Panel Event TOMORROW

Reminder - The Business Section of the WSBA is hosting a Panel and Reception event. The Section has asked several local business lawyers, representing a diverse range of practice types, to come to SU and discuss how to get into and develop a career in Business Law, and growing and emerging areas of practice for business lawyers.

Please join us on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Gallery for a panel discussion and to meet the members of the panel. RSVP in Symplicity.

Women of the Washington State Association for Justice Welcome Receptions

Women of WSAJ Present Welcome Receptions in Bellevue and in Seattle. All women who represent or would like to represent plaintiffs are invited to socialize & discuss: "If I Had Known Then: Thoughts from seasoned women of the bar and bench".

.50 CLE Credit available to participants. You need not be a WSAJ member to attend. These events are free for students.

Seattle/King County Reception:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Trio, 1st Floor
3104 Western Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Hosted By:
Jean Magladry, MW Injury Resolutions
Jo-Hanna Read, Law Office of Jo-Hanna Read

Bellevue/East King County Reception:
Thursday, November 12, 2009
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Moschetto & Koplin, Inc. PS
1800 112th Ave. NE #300E
Bellevue, WA 98004

Hosted By:
Elizabeth LePley, Moschetto & Koplin, Inc. PS

Please RSVP to either event to Jeanne Lange at jeanne@washingtonjustice.org.

Use Informational Interviews to Help Your Job Search

LawJobs.com has a great article on the value of informational interviews. The article contains tips for arranging the interview, preparation, and following up. If you're having a tough time figuring out where to start, please make an appointment to come and see one of us!

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Legal Intern Program for Summer (Unpaid, Due 10/23/09)

• City of San Francisco Attorney - Intern Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/23/09)

• Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Consumer Protection 2010 Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/30/09)

• EEOC – OGC Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• EPA – Region 7 Legal Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/31/09)

• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• Sacramento County District Attorney – Summer Law Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/31/09)

• Alabama Office of the Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau, Strategic Analysis Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New Hampshire Public Defender – Legal & Investigative Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Smithsonian Institution – OGC Legal Internship Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• City of Chicago Law Dept. – Summer Law Clerk & Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 11/02/09)

• Health & Human Services – Centers for Disease Control OGC Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 11/02/09)

• Dept. of Veteran Affairs – Board of Veterans Appeals Law Student Internship Program Summer (Paid, Due 11/02/09)

• Public Defender Service for DC – Legal Clerkship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/05/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• San Francisco, Office of the City Attorney - 2010 Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/24/09)

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Attorney Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/30/09)

• Health & Human Services – Departmental Appeals Board Volunteer Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/31/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau, Strategic Analysis Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program Spring (Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New Hampshire Public Defender – Attorney Honors Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 11/01/09)

• New York County District Attorney – Assistant District Attorney Program (Paid, Due 11/01/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

ABA Recession Tools

The American Bar Association now offers the following resources for students and alumni experiencing the economic dowturn:
ABA Job Board - Allows individuals to create a profile, upload their resume and cover letters and search, save and apply for jobs. In addition, they can track the status of their applications, manage privacy settings, and be notified when jobs that match their search criteria become available.
Economic Recovery Resources - Provides recession-specific resources and tips on a variety of topics from job searching, to practice management, to professional development and more.
Financial Hardship Program - Offers reduced 2009-2010 ABA dues for those who have been laid off and are currently not working ($50), as well as those experiencing financial hardship ($100). In addition to reduced ABA dues, one Section membership is being offered at the reduced rate ($5 - participating Sections only).

Pro Bono Workshops: Hope & Help in Hard Times

Pro Bono Workshops: Hope and Help in Hard Times
Friday, October 30, 2009
Seattle University School of Law

Calling all lawyers, paralegals, and law students interested in making a difference in your community!
Join us October 30 for a day of pro bono workshops on:
- Information on how to get involved in local pro bono activities.
- The basics of setting up a pro bono practice and working with pro bono clients.
- Pro bono incentives and ethics.
- 6.0 CLE Credits, including up to 1.75 Ethics Credits,
The reception will honor Bill Gates, Sr., winner of the prestigious ABA Medal, and include featured speakers Washington State Bar President Salvador "Sal" Mungia and Perkins Coie partner Harry Schneider, Jr.

Register Now at www.regonline.com/OCT3009

Opportunity to volunteer with Low Income Housing Institute

Low Income Housing Institute, one of the largest non-profits building owner and rental units for very low-income persons, needs volunteer staff for its auction, October 30, at the Sheraton Hotel, which includes the dinner served to particpants at the Auction. Please contact Sharonl@LIHI.org if can you can help!

Washington State Attorney General's Office's Diversity Advisory Committee Presents a Veteran's Day Diversity Celebration Event

Please join Attorney General Rob McKenna in recognizing and celebrating the sacrifices and accomplishments of America's World War II generation. There will be a display courtesy of the Seattle Veteran's Museum and a panel of diverse Veterans as well as those who stayed home to support the war effort.

Refreshments will be served; no RSVP required for this event.

November 6, 2009
800 Fifth Ave
Seattle, 20th Floor

For more information, please contact AAG Elijah Forde at elijahf@atg.wa.gov.

Pro Bono Workshops: Hope & Help in Hard Times

Join us October 30th for a day of pro bono workshops on:
Information on how to get involved in local pro bono activities
The basics of setting up a pro bono practice and working with pro bono clients
Pro bono incentives and ethics
6.0 CLE credits, including up to 1.75 Ethics credits

The reception will honor Bill Gates, Sr., winner of the prestigious ABA Medal, and include featured speakers Washington State Bar President Salvidor "Sal" Mungia and Perkins Coie partner Harry Schneider, Jr.

Register online at: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=776003.

Peggy Browning Fund

Are you passionate about employment law? Be sure to take a look at the website for the Peggy Browning Fund summer fellowship positions. This site collects summer opportunities from employers across the country. It currently contains more than 40 funded positions in labor-related organizations across the country. Be sure to check it out. The application deadline is January 15th.

Barton Law Firm Seeks Work-Study Eligible Interns

The Barton Law Firm seeks to provide an opportunity for work-study eligible students to gain initial experience in employment litigation. The firm will provide extensive training and hands-on experience with tasks typically done by paralegals and new associates, including physical and electronic filing of case documents, interviewing clients, developing litigation strategies, researching legal issues, investigating facts, and filing in court. The dress code is casual and the work schedule is flexible. Search Symplicity for details.

Diversity Brown Bag

The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Diversity Advisory Committee presents "We're Here to Stay" - a documentary about the history of "Hands Off Washington" and the politics of hate in Washington State. Presented by filmmaker, Liz Latham.

This event will take place at noon on Friday, October 23rd at the AG's Office - 800 5th Ave, 20th Floor, Seattle. No RSVP is required for this event.

New Symplicity Postings

Be sure to check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. This week we have added Rule 9 positions, legal research positions and internships.

Interviewing Seminar

Just a quick reminder - CPD's Interviewing Seminar will be held on Thursday at 4:30 in Room 327. RSVP in Symplicity.

Job Search Resources

Be sure to check out the following websites during your job search for a wider range of postings:

• The Redhawk Network is maintained by the main campus Career Services office, and can offer some great opportunities outside of the law.
  

• The Going Global website offers great information and opportunities in international law.

The login information for both sites is your SU username and password.

Non-profit Career Fair

Don't miss this opportunity to distribute resumes and speak with over 50 non-profit organization representatives about current and future employment, internship and volunteer opportunities!

This event is co-sponsored by the Albers Placement Center, Career Services, Center for Service and Community Engagement, Magis and the School of Law Center for Professional Development.

Tuesday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Campion Ballroom

For more information, contact the main campus Career Services Office at 206.296.6080 or at careerservices@seattleu.edu.

Are you on the AtJI Opportunities and Events Listserv?

If not, you're missing a great resource that features short and long term volunteer opportunities, trainings, events - all in the public interest arena. Included in this week's newsletter were opportunities to volunteer with AILA, the ACLU of Southern California, staff attorney job postings, and information on attending local workshops and conferences on equitable community development and serving LEP clients.

To sign up to receive the weekly newsletter, please email James Tan at tanj@seattleu.edu.

Jurors Needed for the CLE/ABOTA Masters in Trial Seminar

Jurors Needed for the CLE/ABOTA Masters in Trial Seminar
Friday, October 16 from 9:45am-2:30pm

12 jurors needed for the American Board Of Trial Advocates Masters in Trial Seminar this Friday, 10/16. This is an excellent opportunity to network with some phenomenal attorneys and judges like Paul Luverra, Sim Osborn, Todd Gardner, and Judge Ricardo Martinez. Jurors can be law students, undergrads, retired individuals, anyone who might serve on a jury. Jurors need to be at Grand Hyatt from 9:45 am-2:30 pm and should ask for ABOTA Masters in Trial Seminar and Sim Osborn.

If you are interested, please email Susan Ahearn at ahearns@seattleu.edu ASAP. Please state your name, email address, year in law school, and a phone number.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• US Dept. of the Air Force – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation – OGC Summer Law Clerkship Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• City of Philadelphia DA – Summer Legal Internships (Paid & Unpaid, Due 10/15/09)

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Legal Intern Program for Summer (Unpaid, Due 10/23/09)

• City of San Francisco Attorney - Intern Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/23/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Oregon Dept. of Justice – Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Due 10/14/09)

• US Army Corps of Engineers – Office of Chief Counsel Civilian Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Dept. of Justice – Bristow Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• National Labor Relations Board – Board, General Counsel HQ & Regional Offices Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission – OGC Honor Law Graduate Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Office of Personnel Management – 2010 Presidential Management Fellows Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – OGC Legal Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/16/09)

• Ohio Attorney General - 2010 Simon Karas Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/16/09)

• Federal Communications Commission - OGC 2010 Attorney Honors Program for Spring (Paid, Previously 10/19/08)

• San Francisco, Office of the City Attorney - 2010 Intern Program (Paid, Due 10/23/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Study Law in Alaska Info Session

Study Law in Alaska INFO SESSION!! 1Ls and 2Ls - Have you ever wanted to travel to Alaska? Check out our Study Law in Alaska Program!! We will have an info session on Thursday, October 29, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in room 327. Please feel free to stop by even if you can’t stay for the entire time.

In Alaska, students earn four course credits, gain significant legal experience, and spend the summer under the beautiful midnight sun in Alaska. This innovative program provides internship opportunities and the nation’s only substantive law course titled, “Alaska Natives and Environmental Law”.

For more detailed information, please visit the website at: www.seattleu.edu/x1384.xml. Also, see what students who have participated in the program have to say on the testimonials page of the website. Past employers for internships opportunities have included:

• The Alaskan Bar Association
• The Alaska Labor Relations Agency and the Alaska Workers'
Compensation Appeals Commission
• The Native American Rights Fund
• The Municipality of Anchorage
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Colleen Ray
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Patrick McKay
• Judicial Clerkship with Judge Stephanie Joannides
• Law Office of Robert D. Stone, LLC

For more information, please contact Stephanie Nichols at: nicholss@seattleu.edu or 206.398.4294.

Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Alsdorf and Laura Murphy

Do you want to be a trial lawyer? Do you want to be a litigator? They are not necessarily the same thing. Or, perhaps, are you simply curious about the ups and downs, the joys and fears, the rewards and the prices of choosing a career in or around the courtroom?

If you are interested, come to a brown bag lunch with Bob Alsdorf and Laura Murphy at noon on 10/28 in Room 109. They have seen litigation from all sides, and will be happy to share their thoughts and answer your questions.

Laura Murphy of CPD was a trial lawyer and partner at the Carney Badley firm in Seattle. She later became Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Safeco Corporation where she managed nationwide class action litigation in addition to her corporate law duties. She was responsible for hiring outside national trial counsel and will bring a client's perspective to our discussion.

Bob Alsdorf, a Jurist in Residence here at SU, has been a trial lawyer and trial judge, and now works as arbitrator and mediator. He has worked in public service and in private practice, and at different times has been a partner in the Davis Wright Tremaine law firm, as well as heading his own small law firm for more than a decade.

Pizza will be served. RSVP in Symplicity.

Practice Areas Thriving in the Down Economy

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/where_the_work_is/

Thinking of Starting Your Own Practice?

Don't miss the KCBA Solo/Small Firm Success Strategies Boot Camp & Advanced Skills Training!
Online registration available: http://ww2.kcba.org/CLE/clecontent.src#10.

Also, be sure to bookmark the WSBA's Law Office Management Assitance Program (LOMAP) page: http://wsba.org/lawyers/services/lomap.htm. When contemplating solo practice it's absolutely crucial to thoroughly consider the office management aspects of a successful law practice. LOMAP offers computer clinics, monthly roundtable discussions, research tools, and countless other useful resources.

Reminder - Volunteer as a witness or a juror in a mock trial for the WSBA

The Washington Young Lawyers Division of the WSBA is looking for students to volunteer as witnesses and jurors in a mock trial for its Trial Advocacy Program. Participating students will be able to connect with local practitioners and judges during the mock trial, and at a networking event afterward.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 21st, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please see their website for registration information: http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/groups/wyld/default.htm

Questions can be directed to Debora Motyka Jones: dmotyka@law.gwu.edu

New Postings on Symplicity

Be sure to take a look at Symplicity for the latest job postings. We have added several law clerk and legal internship positions this week, as well as several post-graduate fellowship positions.

Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

The GRAMMY Foundation offers the 12th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition. The grand prize winner receives a $5,00 scholarship and the four runners-up each receive $1,500 scholarships. All five winning articles will be published in a major law journal. The winners are also flown to Los Angeles where they are honored at the Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon in front of an audience comprised of some of the top entertainment attorneys in the country. The winners also attend GRAMMY week events including the GRAMMY Awards telecast, and the MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute.

For additional details and competition deadlines, please click here.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Colorado Public Defender – Summer Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

• US Dept. of the Air Force – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation – OGC Summer Law Clerkship Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• City of Philadelphia DA – Summer Legal Internships (Paid & Unpaid, Due 10/15/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 1 – Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/09/09)

• Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia – Attorney Hiring Program (Paid, Due 10/09/09)

• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

• US Army Corps of Engineers – Office of Chief Counsel Civilian Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Dept. of Justice – Bristow Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Dept. of Labor – Office of the Solicitor Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• National Labor Relations Board – Board, General Counsel HQ & Regional Offices Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission – OGC Honor Law Graduate Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Oregon Dept. of Justice – Honors Attorney Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Office of Personnel Management – 2010 Presidential Management Fellows Program (Paid, Due 10/15/09)

• Dept. of Housing & Urban Development – OGC Legal Honors Program (Paid, Due 10/16/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

The Comprehensive Fellowship Guide

PSLawNet's The Comprehensive Fellowship Guide - The Ultimate Resource for Law Students and Lawyers, 2009-2010 edition is now available for check out in the CPD library. Indices by practice area, by geographic location, and by sponsoring organization are included, as well as a calendar of deadlines. Students can still access much of this information directly at PSLawNet. Please let us know if we can be of assistance as you explore future fellowship opportunities.

Social Justice Week / Lawyering in a Diverse World CLEs Free for Students

The following CLEs on October 15 are open and free for SU students. Community legal services providers will be attending so in addition to these being an important opportunity to learn about issues facing attorneys and clients, they're a great place to network with lawyers in your field of interest.

Thursday, October 15, 2009
Seattle University Campion Ballroom

Free for Students!

Pro Se Parties in ADR: Ethics & Best Practices
8:00-9:30am: Breakfast included.
Sponsored by the SU Dispute Resolution Board

Poverty Law CLE featuring Interactive Poverty Simulation

10:00-5:00pm
* 10:00am – 11:30am: The Criminalization of Poverty: Lisa Daugaard, Deputy Director, The Defender Association

* 12:00pm – 2:30pm: Community Action Poverty Simulation: unique interactive workshop where participants role-play what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. Students will gain awareness about the way in which various legal and social service systems come together in the lives of people living in poverty.

* 2:45pm – 4:15pm: Keeping Kids in School: Tackling the School to Prison Pipeline in Washington State: WSBA Juvenile Law Section Civil Legal Needs Committee and TeamChild

* 4:15pm – 5:00pm: Drug Court and Judicial Perspectives on Poverty: Wesley Saint Clair, King County Superior Court Judge

Limited space available!

RSVP to lawstudentevents@seattleu.edu or demontek@seattleu.edu with your choice of sessions.

Where the Jobs Are

Where the Jobs Are is the only comprehensive projection of hiring needs for critical occupations in the federal government. This edition is the third in an ongoing series produced by the Partnership for Public Service, covering fiscal years 2010 through 2012, and updating information in the 2005 and 2007 reports. (Website)

Where the Jobs Are projects that there will be 23,596 hires in the federal government legal sector, with an additional 31, 276 in compliance and enforcement and 17,287 administration/ program management.

Law Students Face New Responsibilities in Career Building

The National Law Journal: the evolution at law schools and firms alike is changing the nature of careers in the profession. Click here to read article.

Public Interest Law and the Recession

Jonathan Smith (Legal Aid Society of DC), Paul Igasaki (Equal Justice Works), Susan Hoffman (Crowell & Moring) and Matthew Pascocello (Washington College of Law) discuss trends affecting the legal services community.

Business Law Section Oct. 22 Event Has a New Format

The Business Section of the WSBA has asked that the October 22 Speed Networking event be changed to a Panel and Reception event. The Section has asked several local business lawyers, representing a diverse range of practice types, to come to Seattle University Law School and discuss how to get into and develop a career in Business Law, and growing and emerging areas of practice for business lawyers. They regret any inconvenience this change may cause, but they are excited about working with the law school now and in the future on events involving students and practicing lawyers.

Please join us on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Gallery for a panel discussion and to meet the members of the panel. RSVP in Symplicity.

New Postings on Symplicity

Check out Symplicity for new jobs posted this week, including Fellowship opportunities and internship opportunities in immigration, corporate and environmental law.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 10/01/09)

• Dept. of Navy – OGC Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 10/01/09)

• Colorado Public Defender – Summer Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

There are 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will be filled as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 9 - 2010 Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/01/09)

• Environmental Protection Agency – Region 1 – Honors Attorney Fellowship (Paid, Due 10/09/09)

• Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia – Attorney Hiring Program (Paid, Due 10/09/09)

• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 10/09/09)

There are also 39 federal and 15 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

Details of these programs are provided in the 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook. Please email Emily von Seele for the password.

Practising Law Institute Presentation

If you are a student with an undergrad degree (or at least about two years of coursework) in engineering, computer sciences or the hard sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, some related fields), and are interested in becoming a Patent Agent or Attorney, Practising Law Institute (PLI) invites you to a presentation by Mark Dighton, PLI's Director of Law School Relations and a Director of their Patent Bar Review Course. Topics for discussion include:

• The latest info on the Patent Bar Exam

• Who can take it

• How it works, now that it's on computer

• When you should take it (you don't need to...and probably shouldn't...wait until you graduate)
  

• How and when the new Rules changes coming out of the Patent Office will impact the Exam
  

• Recommendations on when and how to study for this very difficult Exam
  

• Scholarships to PLI's other IP programs will also be discussed.

Date: Tuesday, Oct 13th
Time: 12 noon
Location: Room C1
Please visit us on the Web for a wealth of information on the resources we offer:
www.patentbarreview.com www.pli.edu

Presidential Management Fellows Program

Just a reminder - the Presidential Management Fellows Program application period runs from October 1st through October 15th.

If you are interested in public policy and policy management, you should consider this program. This competition results in a two year fellowship with a federal agency. Participants are recent graduates (class of 2010 and earlier are eligible) from a variety of academic disciplines, including Law. The application period is October 1-15, 2009. Applicants must be nominated by their school, so if you are interested please contact CPD as soon as possible to get the application and nomination process underway. Recent SU alumni have served as fellows; this is a great opportunity to expand your skills and gain entrée to federal employment. Please read the PMF website at: https://www.pmf.opm.gov.

Washington State Coalition for Language Access Summit V

Washington State Coalition for Language Access (WASCLA) Summit V, “Ensuring Language Access in the 21st Century; Striving for Excellence" will be held in Spokane, Washington, on October 16th and 17th, on the campus of Washington State University, Riverpoint. Summit V will provide an opportunity for conference attendees to participate in trainings and discussions on improving access to services for LEP individuals in a variety of settings and by employing a variety of strategies. Last year, over 200 individuals from across Washington State attended Summit IV. Please consider joining us this year as we expand our understanding of what it means to provide ‘meaningful access’ to services for LEP individuals.

Please see the WASCLA Website for details and registration information.

Research Assistant Wanted

Professor McGee is looking for a 2L or a 3L to work on a revision of Housing and Community Development (3rd Ed 1999), the Fourth edition of that Casebook. Fluent Spanish helpful for related research, but definitely not required.

Please see Symplicity posting.

Externship Fair

Please join the Externship Office for their 4th Externship Fair, Wednesday, September 30th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Gallery: an opportunity to learn more about the various externship opportunities in the region, by hearing firsthand from representatives of some of our sites. This is going to be an exciting event: Over 40 sites are participating! And PIZZA will be provided!

Summer in Alaska Program & Externship Opportunities in Alaska

Want to hear more about a place of stunning natural beauty that is looking for externs in a wide array of areas? Are you hoping that an externship might help with your job search? If you answered yes to either of these questions please come and hear about opportunities in Alaska on Wednesday, September 30th from noon-12:50 in Room C5. From Seattle U's Summer in Alaska program to interesting externships and possible job openings following graduation, this session will give you the information you need to explore Alaska next spring or summer.

School Attorneys CLE & Networking Opportunity

Just a reminder that on October 15 - 17, 2009, the National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys will hold its annual School Law Practice Seminar at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. They are offering a greatly reduced registration of $75.00 to law students who pre-register. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis for the students, and they are holding 15 spots for the discounted student rate. Enter Special Code ST09 when you complete the registration form at http://www.nsba.org/cosa2/practice/2009/register.htm.

About 180 school attorneys from across the country will attend this CLE, and this would be an ideal opportunity to network with attorneys who practice school law and learn about the profession.

K&L Gates Public Interest Fellowship Program

K&L Gates has announced the 2010 Public Interest Fellowship Program of the K&L Gates LLP Fund. The fellowship was established in September 1999 to offer law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each summer, the program awards up to three successful candidates a fellowship that enables them to spend four weeks of their summer working at one of four designated public interest organizations. For more information, please click here. Please contact Stacey Lara-Kerr for an Application Form. Application deadline is October 9, 2009.

Get Involved with the US Public Service Academy

The US Public Service Academy was founded three years ago by Shawn Raymond and Chris Myers Asch – two alumns of Teach for America. Their goal is to advocate for the establishment of a bricks-and-mortar undergraduate institution which would be akin to the civilian version of West Point. Bipartisan legislation is pending in Congress, and the National Youth Council is mobilizing support for the Academy. Learn more about how to get involved here.

Civil Law Externship Information Session

Civil Law Externship Information Session: All current law students are invited to attend an information session on civil law externships held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm on the 2nd Floor Gallery. This is an opportunity to hear from past externs, ask questions about externships, and to understand the process of applying, requirements, and so forth. Pizza will also be provided. Please contact Karen Connors at connorsk@seattleu.edu if you have any questions.

New Postings on Symplicity

Be sure to check out Symplicity - we have had a variety of postings added this week, including several Fellowship opportunities and internship positions.

New OCI Firm

Forsberg and Umlauf has just been added to the OCI schedule, and will be interviewing on October 2nd. You can find their information under "Session 5" in the OCI section of Symplicity. Please be aware that the application deadline will be NOON on Friday, September 25th.