Thursday, January 28, 2010

Preparing Materials

Be sure to check out the Preparing Materials section of our website for tips on resumes, cover letters, and other application materials.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Business Cards

CPD strongly recommends that law students purchase business cards. They are easy to carry and ensure that others will be able to contact you easily. You never know what will turn into a networking opportunity! You may order your cards from the Seattle University Reprographics Office in the basement of the Student Center Pavilion (just across Bellarmine Circle from the law school). That office knows how to format law student business cards.

Summer Funding for Public Interest Internships

EJW Summer Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program that in 2009 provided 373 law students with the opportunity to earn a $1,000 education award voucher for dedicating their summer to a qualifying legal project at a nonprofit public interest organization. 10 SU students received this last summer! As a 2010 Summer Corps member, you will:
• Have access to Equal Justice Works’ network of alumni, experience and expertise as the nation’s largest provider of public interest opportunities for law students and attorneys;
• Serve a minimum of 300 hours at a nonprofit public interest organization of your choosing;
• Earn a $1,000 AmeriCorps education award voucher upon completion of 300 hours of service
that can be used to pay current educational expenses or qualified student loans;
• Gain first-hand experience and legal skills in areas such as client intake, representation and
legal research and writing; and
• Become an official member of AmeriCorps, one of the largest national service networks in U.S.
history.
Equal Justice Works aims to promote Summer Corps members who demonstrate innovation in meeting the needs of a marginalized community through the Summer Corps Standout program.
Read the stories from all of the Standout winners at the Equal Justice Works Blog.

Applications are available from April 1 to April 16, 2010.

2010 Beyond Traditional Fair

Employers working in a variety of industries where the JD degree is highly valued will be available to share how they developed their career. Potential participants include people doing risk management, regulatory analysts, policy analysts, legal publishing, HR for major corporations, Federal Agents, as well as many others. If you are considering a career outside the traditional practice of law, then the fair is not to be missed.

Thursday, March 25th, 5:00-7:00, Campion Ballroom

RSVP in Symplicity.

2010 Small Firm Fair

There is no better way to start connecting with employers and building relationships in the community. Last year, over 40 firms and over 150 students attended. Students have secured jobs, found mentors, learned about specific fields of law, and connected with members of the bar in a relaxed setting through this event. During the fair, employers will meet with students to discuss their practices and how to effectively develop opportunities within the profession. Whether you already have a job or not, this fair is not to be missed.

Thursday, March 4th, 5:00-7:00, Campion Ballroom

RSVP in Symplicity.

WSAJ and WDTLA Speed Networking Events

The Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ - formerly the WSTLA) Speed Networking Event and the The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association (WDTLA) Speed Networking Events are a great way to make contact and build relationships with practicing attorneys.

WSAJ Speed Networking Event - Wednesday, February 17th, 5:30-7:30, 2nd Floor Gallery
WDTLA Speed Networking Event - Wednesday, March 24th, 5:30-7:30, 2nd Floor Gallery

RSVP in Symplicity. Space is limited!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

2010 Hong Duc Clerkship

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington announces the 2010 Hung Duc Clerkship. The clerkship provides a law student with the opportunity to clerk at an international law firm in Vietnam for summer 2010. The Clerkship Recipient has the unique opportunity to learn about the local cultures and customs firsthand while living in Vietnam and to learn about international and comparative law by working at a major law firm.

See Symplicity for details and application information.

Monday, January 25, 2010

1L Mock Interview Program

1Ls - There is still space available for the mock interview program. Sign up today!

February 2nd: 1L Mock Interview Program – Attorneys from the corporate world, private firms, and government will participate. Interview times are available at 6:15 and 7:00. Please email Emily von Seele to sign up for your preferred time. We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but can make no guarantees that you will get your first choice. The event is limited to 30 students, so sign up quickly!

February 3rd: 1L Diversity Program Info and Mock Interview Session - This event is being sponsored by the WSBA Committee for Diversity and will focus on students applying to the minority clerkship programs. Interview times are available at 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00. Please email Emily von Seele to sign up for your preferred time. We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but can make no guarantees that you will get your first choice. The event is limited to 30 students, so sign up quickly!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

New Addition to NW Public Interest Job Fair

A new addition to the roster of employers: Consider attending Table Talk with the US State Department - United Nations Employment Information. Register by February 2.

Study Law in Alaksa Info Session

Have you ever wanted to spend the summer in Alaska? 1L’s and 2L’s: Check out our Study Law in Alaska Program. Students earn four course credits, gain significant legal experience, and spend the summer in beautiful Alaska! Internships fill on a first come, first serve basis.

Join us for an information session on Wednesday, January 27 at 4:00 PM in room 327 to learn more. Please contact Stephanie Nichols at nicholss@seattleu.edu if you have any questions.

Representing Limited English Proficient Clients and How to Work with an Interpreter

No matter what area of law you are considering, it is likely that at some point during your career you will find yourself working with an interpreter. Due to popular demand, the SU Law Clinic and ATJI are collaborating again to present this training opportunity for all law students to learn the critically important skills required to adequately represent limited English proficient (LEP) clients.

In this training, you will learn: how to identify when your client’s LEP status has impacted the legal case, what legal remedies are available in the LEP context, what ethical requirements exist in working with LEP clients, and how to effectively work with interpreters in the course of representing LEP clients.

If you are a student in SU's Clinical Program or if you are thinking of taking a Clinic next year, this training will prove especially useful! The skills and information are also highly important for your work in externships or legal employment.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion for completing the 3-hour training, which will be a useful tool in your career development efforts.

Friday, January 29, 2010
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan Hall – Room C6

Please RSVP to ATJI Program Assistant James Tan.

Interested in human rights, prison reform, criminal law, or immigration?

If so, you might want to consider participating in AtJI's Immigrant Detainee Justice Project.
Through the Immigrant Detainee Justice Project, SU law students will attend, observe, and analyze detained court proceedings which take place at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. The purpose of the observation is to provide valuable information about the visiting rotating immigration judges presiding over detainees at the Northwest Detention Center. To participate, email Monika Batra Kashyap. For other short and long term volunteer opportunities in the public interest arena, check out AtJI's Opportunities page.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

New Job Postings on Symplicity

We have added postings for The Army and Navy JAG, as well as several legal intern and summer fellowship positions. Log in to Symplicity to check them out!

Public Interest Job Fair Registration

While the application period may be over, you can still register to participate in the upcoming Northwest Public Interest Job Fair and participate in the morning Table Talk Session. This is a great way to connect with participating employers and to make an impression. Registration details are available on the NWPIJF website.

Homeland Security Legal Work

The Dept. of Homeland Security is hiring. Have you ever wondered in what areas of law DHS lawyers practice? Some of their work includes: Cyber Security; Criminal Justice; Immigration; International Law; Public Health & Safety; Transportation; Foreign Investment; Federal Procurements; and Privacy and Civil Liberties. Interesting work. Look for Homeland Security jobs at www.usajobs.gov



Upcoming 1L Federal Honors Deadlines

  • Homeland Security – Immigration & Customs Enforcement San Francisco Legal Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Office of General Counsel Summer Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/25/10)
  • Oregon Dept. of Justice – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 01/27/10)
  • Dept. of Health & Human Services – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Svcs Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/29/10)
  • Dept. of Interior – Office of Regional Pacific NW Region (Unpaid, Due 01/29/10)
  • National Nuclear Security Admin – OGC Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 01/29/10)
  • New Hampshire Dept. of Justice – Office of the Attorney General Law Student Internship (Unpaid, Due 01/30/10)
  • Corporation for National & Community Service – OGC Summer Legal Internship (Paid, Not yet established was 01/31/09)
  • EPA – Region 3 Law Clerk Program Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Export-Import Bank of the US – OGC Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Competition Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Houston Legal Dept. – Law Student Internships Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Inter-American Foundation – OGC Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Dept. of Interior Office of Solicitor – Summer Volunteer Legal Internships (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)

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

  • District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints Law Clerk Internship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Homeland Security – Immigration & Customs Enforcement San Francisco Legal Intern Program Summer (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Office of General Counsel Summer Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/25/10)
  • Oregon Dept. of Justice – Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid, Due 01/27/10)
  • Dept. of Health & Human Services – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Svcs Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/29/10)
  • Dept. of Interior – Office of Regional Pacific NW Region (Unpaid, Due 01/29/10)
  • National Nuclear Security Admin – OGC Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 01/29/10)
  • New Hampshire Dept. of Justice – Office of the Attorney General Law Student Internship (Unpaid, Due 01/30/10)
  • Corporation for National & Community Service – OGC Summer Legal Internship (Paid, Not yet established was 01/31/09)
  • EPA – Region 3 Law Clerk Program Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Export-Import Bank of the US – OGC Summer Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Houston Legal Dept. – Law Student Internships Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Inter-American Foundation – OGC Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Dept. of Interior Office of Solicitor – Summer Volunteer Legal Internships (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)

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 3 Law Clerk Program Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Dept. of Interior Office of Solicitor – Law Student Volunteer Internship Summer (Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)
  • Maricopa County Attorney’s Office – Law Clerk Program (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/31/10)

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.

1L Intern Positions and 3L Post-Graduate Positions with the Army JAG

The Army JAG is currently accepting applications from 1Ls interested in Summer Internships with the JAG Corps, and from 3Ls interested in post-gradate, active duty positions. The application deadline is January 29th, and a JAG representative will be on campus on February 1st to conduct interviews with interested applicants.

Please see the Symplicity posting for details.

For more information about the Army JAG program, please email Emily von Seele to schedule an appointment with Erin Fullner

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Environmental Law (School-year, Part-time)

Terrific opportunity in environmental policy with in-house, public sector experience. See Symplicity job posting no. 1064. This is a part-time, unpaid opportunity during the school year. Excellent proximity to SU Law School.

NALP Apartment Exchange

Are you leaving Seattle for the summer and looking for a place to stay in your "new city"? Are you looking to sublet your apartment to another law student for the summer? If so, check out the NALP Online Apartment Exchange. SU is a member school, so registration is free and easy.

Seattle Urban Land Institute Announces the 2010 Young Leaders Real Estate Panel

Please join the Young Leaders Group of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Seattle District Council for a panel discussion and networking event for young professionals and current students in real estate development, finance, public policy, land use and real estate law, engineering, architecture and planning. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet other young professionals, learn about how they found their current positions, find out what they do on a day-to-day basis and how they're growing professionally, and gain valuable insight into the current market.

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 5:30-7:30
Registration deadline: February 9, 2010

Please see the ULI website for event and registration details.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Are you on the AtJI listserv?

Did you hear about that great public interest law lecture last week? No? If you'd been on AtJI's listserv you would have! Each newsletter details upcoming internship opportunities, events, trainings, fellowships - and much more. To be added to the listserv, email James Tan!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

QLaw Summer Grant Applications now available!

Applications for the 2010 summer grant are now available online. CLICK HERE to download an application. Applications are due March 19, 2010. For more information about the application process, contact summergrant@q-law.org.

The QLaw Foundation Summer Grant Program funds innovative public interest projects that benefit the GLBT community and/or people living with HIV/AIDS. Past grantees include Melissa Nystrom (GLBT Community Center), Sarah White (Northwest Women’s Law Center), Ashland Johnson (Lambda Legal), and Adrien Leavitt (QLaw Foundation Legal Clinic).
Projects and Organizations. Students are encouraged to create their own projects and connect with sponsoring organizations well in advance of the application deadline. The QLaw Foundation offers applicants a list of potential sponsors that have projects addressing issues relevant to LGBT rights or the rights of people with HIV/AIDS. These organizations are existing 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or government agencies with staff attorneys who are qualified and available to supervise the student.

Volunteers. Meetings are typically on the first Monday or Tuesday of every month, either noon telephonic meetings or evening in person meetings. Contact summergrant@q-law.org for details.

Sponsoring Organizations. The grant committee seeks potential sponsoring organizations to list in the 2010 Grant Application. If you are a legal organization or part of legal organization interested in formulating a project focused on the civil rights of GLBT persons or persons with AIDS/HIV and might be interested in hosting a QLaw grantee for the summer of 2010, please contact Summer Grant Subcommittee Chair James Spencer, at summergrant@q-law.org for more details.

Qualifications. Law students who seek summer internships promoting LGBT rights or the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS may apply. The QLaw Foundation values diversity and encourages all interested students to apply. QLaw Foundation specifically encourages applications from:

Students attending Washington state law schools or those seeking internships for the benefit of Washington state residents.

Students with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to LGBT rights and/or the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Public Interest Career Fair Application Tip

The deadline for posting application materials for employer review for the Northwest Public Interest Career Fair is this Monday, January 18, 2010. Employers cannot access materials until the application period has closed. However, there tends to be a huge application rush close to the deadline and in the past the system has become overloaded. To ensure that you are able to upload your application materials successfully, upload your materials well ahead of the deadline. For more information about the job fair, please click here.

Symplicity Postings

Login to Symplicity and check out the latest job postings. We have added legal intern positions, law clerk postings, and fellowship information

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

2010 Leadership for Justice Fellowship

The Seattle University School of Law 's Leadership for Justice Fellowship provides a salary of $40,000 for one year to a recent Seattle University School of Law graduate to work with a host organization on a social justice law-related project that targets unmet equal justice needs of marginalized and underrepresented communities. The application deadline for the 2010 Leadership for Justice Fellowship has been extended to March 22, 2010. Applications will be accepted from Seattle University School of Law students who graduated in December 2009 or expect to graduate in May 2010. The Leadership for Justice Fellowship requires students to design a project in collaboration with a host organization.

For more information, please visit the Leadership for Justice Fellowship website.

1L Mock Interview Program

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.

February 2nd: 1L Mock Interview Program – Attorneys from the corporate world, private firms, and government will participate. Interview times are available at 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00. Please email Emily von Seele to sign up for your preferred time. We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but can make no guarantees that you will get your first choice. The event is limited to 30 students, so sign up quickly!

February 3rd: 1L Diversity Program Info and Mock Interview Session - This event is being sponsored by the WSBA Committee for Diversity and will focus on students applying to the minority clerkship programs. Interview times are available at 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00. Please email Emily von Seele to sign up for your preferred time. We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but can make no guarantees that you will get your first choice. The event is limited to 30 students, so sign up quickly!

Public Policy Website

Be sure to take a look at the brand new Public Policy site hosted through the University of Arizona. This site contains listings and descriptions of a variety of different policy internships and fellowships.

Some of the application deadlines are coming up this month, while others have yet to be established. Be sure to keep an eye on it for updates!

Email Emily von Seele for the username and password.

Upcoming 1L Government Honors Deadlines

  • National Gallery of Art – 2010 Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 01/15/10)
  • Homeland Security – Immigration & Customs Enforcement San Francisco Legal Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Office of General Counsel Summer Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/25/10)
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

  • National Labor Relations Board – Division of Judges Summer Law Student Internship (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/15/10)
  • Dept. of Commerce – Legal Internship Program Spring (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/15/10)
  • National Gallery of Art – 2010 Summer Internship Program (Paid, Due 01/15/10)
  • District of Columbia – Office of Police Complaints Law Clerk Internship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Homeland Security – Immigration & Customs Enforcement San Francisco Legal Intern Program Summer (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Office of General Counsel Summer Intern Program (Paid, Due 01/22/10)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Governor’s Office of General Counsel Summer Extern Program (Unpaid, Due 01/25/10)

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 Commerce – Legal Internship Program Spring (Paid & Unpaid, Due 01/15/10)

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.

NWPIJF Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Northwest Public Interest Job Fair is quickly approaching! If you would like to apply to interview at the fair, you must have your materials submitted by Monday, January 18th.

Registration for the table-talk portion only will be open until February 2nd.

Upcoming Diversity Program Deadlines

If you plan to apply to any diversity programs, be sure to note the following deadlines:

January 15th:
  • Foster Pepper
  • K&L Gates
January 20th:
  • Davis Wright Tremaine
  • Graham & Dunn
  • Miller Nash
  • Perkins Coie
  • Stoel Rives
  • Tonkon Torp
January 21st:
  • Bullivant Houser Bailey
January 22nd:
  • Hillis Clark
  • Schwabe Williamson
January 27th:
  • Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Summer Job Search

Assistant Dean for Public Interest Programs at Georgetown University Law Center Barbara Moulton's list of resolutions for a successful 2010 Summer job search is now on PSLawNet.

Symplicity Postings

Check out Symplicity for the latest job postings. We have added legal intern and several research positions.

Symetra Summer Internship Program and Info Session

Symetra Financial will host its 15th annual summer legal intern program for an SU 1L student. Symetra is a financial services firm, headquartered in Bellevue, with a summer program that gives a 1L broad experience in different areas of in-house practice. The summer intern will have considerable client contact and will perform research and drafting work. If you have an interest in business, this could be the perfect summer job for you.

Information is currently posted on Symplicity. Read more about Symetra at www.symetra.com.

Symetra lawyers will come to SU on January 20, at noon, to discuss their program with interested students. The Info Session will be held in Room 109.

*Please do not submit application materials until after the January 20th Info Session.

Upcoming 1L Diversity Events

If you plan to apply to a summer diversity program, be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

  • Diversity 1L Student Reception at K&L Gates on Thursday, January 7th.
  • The Annual Diversity Fellowship Meet & Greet with individual firms will be on Tuesday, January 12 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Gallery. The event format will feature "table talk" and an opportunity to mingle with attorneys and recruiting representatives from firms hosting a 1L summer diversity fellowship. Dress is business professional.
  • Program representatives from the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program will be on campus at 5:00 on January 14 in the Second Floor Gallery to talk about the program and answer questions about the application process. Dress is business casual.
  • CPD will be hosting an informal information session featuring last year's student participants in the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program on Thursday, January 14 at noon in the Courtroom. Come learn about the experience you can get in the program and the application process from people who have lived it!

For event details and application deadlines, be sure to check out our Diversity Page.

Northwest Public Interest Job Fair Info Session

Join us for an information session and learn more about the upcoming Northwest Public Interest Job Fair. We will discuss the format of the event, important deadlines, and go over the finer points of "table talk" to help you to make the most of the experience.

Wednesday, January 13th, 12:00-12:50, Courtroom. This session will be filmed for students who are unable to attend.

REMEMBER - THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE CAREER FAIR IS JANUARY 18TH.

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.

Friday, January 15th, 2:00-3:30, Room C6
Friday, January 22nd, 12:00-1:30, Room 109
Thursday, February 11th, 12:30-2:00, Room C1

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.

Thursday, January 14th, 12;00-1:30, Room C1
Friday, January 29th, 2:30-4:00, Room 109
Tuesday, February 23rd, 12:00-1:30, Room C6

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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.

Friday, January 29th, 12:00-1:30, Room 109

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Finding a Job in the Federal Government Seminar

Consider these facts: * Practically every area of private legal practice is mirrored in the federal government. * Over 80% of federal jobs are located outside of Washington, D.C. * Federal pay and benefit packages are extremely attractive. Why not consider employment with the federal government? CPD will review how to find and compete for desirable federal law jobs, including completing the Federal Application and crafting KSA's that will convince employers that you are the best candidate for the job.

Friday, February 26th, 1:00-2:30, Room 109.

RSVP in Symplicity.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Environmental Law Opportunity (Part-time, During School Year)

Terrific opportunity in environmental policy with in-house, public sector experience. See Symplicity job posting no. 1064. This is a part-time, unpaid opportunity, during the school year. Excellent proximity to SU Law School.