Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Dept. of State, Office of Legal Adviser (Civil) – Summer Intern Program (Paid, Apply NOW though final deadline is 9/30/09)

• Dept. of Homeland Security – ICE, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor San Francisco Legal Intern Program for Spring (Paid, Not Yet Established, Previously Sept.)

• Office of the District Attorney Denver, CO – Legal Internship Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 09/06/09)

• Dept. of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) (Paid, Due 09/08/09)

• Attorney General of Washington – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Not Yet Established, Previously 09/05/08)

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

• Dept. of State, Office of Legal Adviser (Civil) – 3-Year New Attorney Program (Paid, Apply NOW, though final deadline is 9/30)

• FCC – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program for Fall (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09)

• Office of the District Attorney Denver, CO – Legal Internship Program for Spring (Unpaid, Due 09/06/09)

• Dept. of Justice – Attorney Honors Program (Paid, Due 09/08/09)

• Dept. of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) (Paid, Due 09/08/09)

There are 22 federal and 10 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 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.

Substantial Pro Bono Opportunity with Pierce County Juvenile Court - Dependency and Probation Unit

The Pierce County Juvenile Court - Dependency and Probation Unit represents guardians ad litem and probation officers at Pierce County Juvenile Court. The office seeks a motivated law student intern to take on the following responsibilities and more:
- Legal research
- Drafting motions, responses to motions, declarations in support/opposition to motions
- Acting as support person during motion dockets, which includes filing court orders with clerk's office, meeting with attorneys as well as guardians ad litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), tracking status of motions, organizing motion pleadings, serving as court runner, and more

This opportunity is open to all law students, 1L-4L. Must be available on Wednesday afternoons after 1 p.m.

For details on how to apply, please view the Symplicity posting.

Consider a Career in School Law

The National School Board Association's Council of School Attorneys would like to increase the number of new lawyers choosing to become K-12 school attorneys. They will hold their annual School Law Practice Seminar in Seattle on October 15-17, 2009. They are offering law students the deeply discounted rate of $75 for the seminar (regular tuition is $725). This is a great opportunity to learn about School Law and to meet and mingle with practitioners in the field. Get more information on their website: http://www.nsba.org/cosa

Intimidated by the Thought of Networking?

As you have heard from us a million times over, networking is key to understanding the nuances of a legal market, emerging issues in your substantive area of interest, and developing relationships over the course of your career. Even with all of the benefits, it can sometimes still be hard to get yourself out there. Law.com offers Four Tips for Reluctant Networkers. Remember to calendar CPD's Networking Seminars to learn more about effective, efficient relationship building.

Puget Sound Business Journal Names Washington's Best Workplaces

Puget Sound Business Journal recently named 2009's Washington's Best Workplaces. Small, medium and large legal employers made the finalist lists.

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women National Leadership Summit

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (formerly APAWLI) is hosting the “National Leadership Summit: Leading from the Center” on September 26 – 27. This summit will feature panelists, workshops, and a great opportunity to network with local area leaders. For more information, please visit: http://apawomen.org/2009-Summit.pdf.

2L Local Diversity Fellowship Programs

Please see the following websites for summer diversity opportunities with local firms. Be aware of the upcoming deadlines. Details are also available on Symplicity.

Riddell Williams: Due September 15, 2009
Cairncross & Hempelmann: Due September 18, 2009
Miller Nash: Due September 24, 2009

Volunteer as a witness or 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

Indian Law CLE

UW is hosting an Indian Law CLE on September 10 -11. SU students will be allowed to attend at no cost. The students will have the option to purchase materials for $25. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet a plethora of practitioners in this area as well as hopefully learn something at the CLE.

For more information, please visit: http://www.uwcle.org/indianlaw_symposium_2009.pdf

If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie Nichols at nicholss@seattleu.edu by Thursday, September 3rd.

Taproot Study: Pro Bono: An Emerging Trend in American Professional Schools

In mid-2008, the Taproot Foundation’s research team set out to uncover what professional
schools were doing to promote the pro bono ethic in their respective fields. Pro Bono: An Emerging Trend in American Professional Schools outlines their findings.

Interviewing Seminar

You've probably heard us say it before: interviewing is an art. Great interviewees are not born, they're made. In this seminar, you will learn the principles of effective interviewing, including how to prepare, crafting strong answers that highlight your capabilities and experiences, and things to think about when formulating questions that you will be asking of your interviewer.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2:00-3:30, Room 372
Wednesday, September 16th, 2:00-3:30, Room 110
Thursday, October 15th, 4:30-5:50, Room 327

Please RSVP in Symplicity.

Networking Seminar

Networking is critical in the legal community. You can learn about specific job opportunities, meet people who have career paths that inspire you, and learn about a particular practice area. Yet, many people are not comfortable with the mechanics of the networking process. In this seminar, CPD staff will address the importance of networking, environments in which networking is appropriate and fruitful, and ways that you can effectively and efficiently continue building your professional network.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2:00-3:30, Room 110
Tuesday, September 15th, 12:00-1:30, Room C1
Thursday, October 1st, 4:30- 5:50, Room 327

Please RSVP in Symplicity.

Public Interest Seminar

The public interest arena is a vastly rich and varied legal avenue. Whether you have a firm idea of what you want to do in serving the public good, or are exploring your options, this seminar will give you information in determining what is right for you and how you can pursue that career path. Particularly covered in this seminar are methods of navigating the competitive landscape of public interest jobs and fellowships, ideas for experiences to pursue today so you are a competitive candidate in the future, and an overview of fellowships and the fellowship application process.

Thursday, September 17th, 4:30-5:50, Room 327.

Please RSVP in Symplicity.

Student Fellows Wanted for the Kuramatsu Center

The Korematsu Center for Law and Equality will be hiring at least two work-study eligible students to be Student Fellows of the Center. The duties will include working on the Korematsu Center’s advocacy projects, where Student Fellows will (1) help develop amicus strategy; (2) research issues and draft portions of the brief; and (3) engage in public education and community organizing to secure sign-ons by community groups. Other duties will include helping with Korematsu Center events and other projects.

Information about the Korematsu Center can be found at http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Centers_and_Institutes/Korematsu_Center.xml.

Student Fellows will be expected to work 8-10 hours a week. Compensation will be at the School of Law work study rates.

Interested 2L or 3L students should send their resume, a detailed cover letter that expresses their interest, their qualifications, and their past work or involvement in social justice activities, and a copy of their unofficial transcript to ohnoj@seattleu.edu by Friday, September 4, 2009.

Washington Women Lawyers Mock Interview Event

2Ls and 3Ls - The key to getting any job is establishing a rapport and intelligently explaining your credentials in an interview. Fortunately, this is a learned skill. Take advantage of this opportunity to interview with local attorneys. This Mock Interview Event will be held the evening Wednesday, September 9th in the CPD offices.

If you would like to participate, please email Emily von Seele and RSVP with your preferred interview time (either 6:00 or 7:00). We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but please be prepared to be flexible if your first choice is not available.

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

• Dept. of State, Office of Legal Adviser’s Summer Intern Program (Paid, Prefer by 08/24/09 but will accept through 9/30/09)

• EPA – Office of General Counsel Summer Honors Program (Paid, Due 08/28/09)

• EPA – Region 2 New York, Legal Internship Program for Fall 2009 (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09)

• FCC – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program for Fall 2009 (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09)

• Dept. of Homeland Security – Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office of Principal Legal Advisor for Spring 2010 (Paid, Deadline not established, in 2008 was during September)

• Office of the District Attorney Denver, CO – Legal Internship Program for Spring 2010 (Unpaid, Due 09/06/09)

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 2 – 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

• 3-Year New Attorney Program, Dept. of State, Office of the Legal Adviser (Civil) (Paid, Prefer by 08/24/09 but will accept through 9/30/09)

• FCC – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program for Fall 2009 (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09)

• Office of the District Attorney, Denver, CO – Legal Internship Program for Spring 2010 (Unpaid, Due 09/06/09)

There are also 22 federal and 10 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 – 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

New public interest positions in WA and NY

A new 1-year EJW AmeriCorps fellowship attorney position in Seattle has been announced, to focus on foreclosure issues. The EJW link also links to other open AmeriCorps fellowships across the country.

Summer 2010 intern positions at large public interest organizations are starting to be posted. A position with a large legal services organization in New York has just been announceed.

For more information on both opportunities, please see Symplicity.

ABA Journal readership weighs in: Where the Work Is

Lawyers recommend these practice areas in recessionary times.

WSBA Releases Demographic Counts

The Washington State Bar Association has released their membership demographics for 2008. Included categories for reporting include size of practice environment in which the reporter works, substantive practice areas, and languages spoken.

Public Interest Perspectives - An Introductory Training for Private Sector Attorneys Entering Public Interest Placements

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce a free national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interest placements. Complimentary online registration is now open at: http://tinyurl.com/meggy8.

The program is intended for private sector attorneys who are beginning public service placements with legal aid and other nonprofit legal organizations. It will provide an overview of the differences in law firm and nonprofit practice settings, insight on working with low-income clients, and background on the economic challenges presently being confronted by the public interest community. While the training focuses particularly on practice in civil legal services organizations, the information is relevant to most public interest settings.

The two-hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00 pm Eastern Time. It can be accessed from any computer and phone line.Questions: If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or 312-554-8356.

Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair

If you are interested in a career in public interest, you are likely familiar with Equal Justice Works. EJW strives to mobilize and prepare the next generation of attorneys committed to equal justice. The EJW Conference and Career Fair will be Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25 in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in working in public interest in other regions of the country, you should consider attending the Conference and Career Fair. This year, CPD and AtJI will cover the registration fee and reimburse up to 15 students up to $250 for expenses incurred to attend the event and a SU in D.C. Alumni event on the Oct. 22 (a $200 reimbursement will be available to students attending only the Conference and Career Fair).

To apply for the reimbursement stipend, please submit a resume and one page statement of interest regarding why you want to attend the conference/career fair to Stacey Lara-Kerr in CPD by Thursday, Sept. 10. Students selected to receive the reimbursement will be notified on Wednesday, Sept. 16. If you have questions about the Conference and Career Fair, please contact Stacey Lara-Kerr.

Part-Time, Work Study at Research Facility

A Seattle-based research institute has requested resumes from 2L's who can work on a part-time basis during the school year and continue with them full-time during the summer. A science background is desirable, but not necessary. This General Counsel is committed to providing an exceptional experience to interns. The position is posted on Symplicity (ID #776); we recommend you take a look.

Work-Study Intern at Seattle Company

A well-known Seattle-based company is hiring a student intern to work part-time during the school year. The position is posted in Symplicity (ID#781). This employer is offering contract review, drafting and non-technical IP work. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so please apply now if you are interested.

Washington State Senate Committee Services

If you plan to apply to the Washington State Senate Committee Services through OCI, you might want to stop by the CPD office and take a look at the dvd they provided with additional information about the summer programs. It is a short presentation, and we would be happy to loan it out to interested students.

Fellowship Opportunities through the Peggy Browning Fund

The Peggy Browning Fund sponsors a variety of different fellowship opportunities. The information hasn't been updated for 2010 yet, but it is a fantastic resource, so be sure to keep an eye on it.

Summer Associate Position with MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

Seattle civil rights and immigration law firm MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (www.mhb.com) is accepting applications for 2010 summer associates. This is a full-time, 10 week summer position. Ideal candidate is a second-year student who possesses a demonstrated interest in public interest work and strong legal research and writing skills. See Symplicity for details on how to apply.

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

• City of Chicago – Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program (Paid, Due 08/21/09 [F] for Fall & Spring)

• FCC – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09 [M] for Fall

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

• City of Chicago – Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program (Paid, Due 08/21/09 [F] for Fall & Spring)

• EPA – Office of General Counsel Summer Honors Program (Paid, Due 08/28/09 [F])

• EPA – Region 2 New York, Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09 [M] for Fall)

• FCC – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 08/31/09 [M] for Fall)

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

Exciting Federal Judicial Internship Opportunity

Chief Judge Andrew S. Effron of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces anticipates hiring an intern for summer 2010. Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed at least one semester of law school at the time of the application. The application period will begin February 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces exercises world-wide appellate jurisdiction over court-martial cases involving US military personnel. Cases on the docket address a broad range of legal issues, including constitutional, criminal, administrative, and national security law. Decisions are subject to direct review by the US Supreme Court. Visit http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/ for additional information, including recent decisions. And visit Symplicity for details on how to apply.

New postings on Symplicity

Be sure to keep checking Symplicity. We have had several new student positions posted this week.

OCI Refresher

If you missed our OCI Orientation Session in the spring, or are unclear about how the process will work, be sure to attend our OCI Refresher on August 24 (first day of class). We will go over the process with you and answer any questions that you have. Remember - the first application deadline is at noon the follow day, so please don't wait until this seminar to start preparing.

OCI Refresher - August 24, 5:00-6:00, Room C5.

If you have any questions regarding OCI or would like to set up an appointment with someone in CPD, email Emily von Seele.

Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI), a Chicago-based not-for-profit law and policy center, seeks a recent law or public policy graduate to serve as the Polikoff-Gautreaux fellow for one year, renewable for a second, beginning in Summer or Fall 2010.

Please see the Symplicity posting for additional information. The application deadline is October 16th.

Career Development: Beyond the Traditional

Public policy analysis--Law enforcement--Lobbying and public affairs--Compliance-- Financial planning--Clandestine service--Journalism--Foreign relations--Human Resources

What do all these careers have in common? They are great careers for lawyers. Law trained employees are valued and tend to rise quickly in organizations. Learn why that is the case in the "Alternative Careers" section of the law school's "Careers" Web site. There is a wealth of information there for students and alumni who seek a career "beyond the traditional" law firm path. Read job descriptions, learn how to adapt your resume, discover domestic and international employers and explore interesting career paths.

http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Careers/Students/Alternative_Careers.xml

Redmond In-House for Work-Study Student

If you are interested in working with a technology company located in Redmond, please take a look at their recent posting for a work study intern. This company is at an exciting stage of development, and is committed to providing an exceptional experience to a qualified student. Resumes are being compiled on Symplicity (ID# 689); if you are interested, please do not delay.

Part-time, In-House Job: New Posting

New job posting: Part-time work with an established technology company. Don't delay applying!

This publicly traded technology company, located in Bellevue, is hiring a work-study eligible intern. Work 15-20 hours per week in a fast-paced environment, and gain great experience from the talented legal staff (including direct contact with the General Counsel). Do contract negotiation and drafting; legal research; online advertising; promotions review; and other substantive work. A great opportunity for general experience, not limited to IP experts. We are compiling resumes on Symplicity (ID# 765) and will forward them to the employer continuously over the next couple of weeks. If you're interested, please don't put off submitting your application.

New Intercollegiate Job Bank Password

The password for the Intercollegiate Job Bank has changed. Please email Emily von Seele for the new one.

2009-2010 Government Honors & Internship Handbook

The 2009-2010 Government Honors & Internship Handbook is now available. This site provides a wide variety of government internships and programs for 2L and 3L students.

www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm

Please email Emily von Seele for the username and password.