SALRA Diversity Reception

Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators (SALRA) is hosting a diversity reception for first-year law students.

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations, and meet with representatives from nearly a dozen firms.

The event will take place January 3, 2019, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt's Seattle office - U.S. Bank Centre, 1420 Fifth Avenue, 34th floor.

Please register online.

Shuttle Service for Students

Going Home for the Holidays?

The Department of Public Safety will be providing free shuttle rides from campus to the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station.  From there, travelers can take a 45-minute train ride directly to SeaTac Airport.

IMPORTANT DETAILS OF THE SHUTTLE PROGRAM:

There is no need to sign-up for rides in advance.  Simply arrive at the university seal (11^th and Marion) anytime during shuttle service hours.  A university Nighthawk vehicle will be stationed there with a driver on-site.  If there’s no vehicle present when you arrive, shuttle service is taking place, and a vehicle will return shortly.  Your wait time should be no longer than 15 minutes.

Passengers must be current university student, faculty or staff, so be sure to have your campus ID with you when you arrive for a ride.  Present your ID to the driver and you will be invited to board the vehicle.

Shuttle Service Times:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018

Service times: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

Service times:  8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

If you have any questions, contact the Public Safety office at

(206) 296-5992, or by email at VanRental@seattleu.edu

US Supreme Court Review: A Focus on Criminal Cases (FREE CLE)

The Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington and the King County Bar Association invite you to a

Free CLE

U.S. Supreme Court Review:

A Focus on Criminal Cases

(1.5 CLE credits pending approval)

Professor Deborah Ahrens

Professor Ahrens is an Associate Professor at Seattle University School of Law, where she teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence.  She served as a law clerk for Judge Amalya Kearse of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Professor Andrew Siegel

Professor Andrew Siegel, the Associate Dean for Planning and Strategic Initiatives at Seattle University School of Law, served as a law clerk for Justice John Paul Stevens of the United States Supreme Court and Judge Pierre N. Leval of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

When: Friday, December 14, 2018, 12-1:30 p.m. | check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.

Location: United States Courthouse | 700 Stewart Street, 19^th Floor, Seattle

Register: RSVP online here or email annar@kcba.org 

Photo I.D. is required to enter the courthouse.  Please allow time to pass through security. Special arrangements have been made for attendees to bring their own lunches into the courthouse.

For more information, contact the FBA co-chairs of membership, Jaime Hawk,  Mohammad Hamoudi, or KarenOrehoski

Low Bono Incubator Application Deadline Extended

The Low Bono Incubator application deadline has been extended to December 6! Apply today.

This year-long program offers:

• Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, plus conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions
• Access to experienced attorneys who can provide mentorship on running a law practice and advice in their particular areas of practice
• Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85
• Peer support through monthly meetings with the cohort and director
• Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and law office management (e.g. Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys)
• All alumni privileges of the Law Library, plus a free borrowing membership
• A one-year subscription to Westlaw and the case management software CLIO
• Numerous networking opportunities 

Contact ATJI Director Cindy Yeung if you have questions.

CPD's Pop-up Shop is TOMORROW, November 29 - Come Shop Without Spending a Dime!

Washington State Attorney General's Office Law Clerk Open House

Departments of Public Safety and Health and Wellness Invite You to Make A Kit

The Department of Public Safety and the Health and Wellness Crew will be collaborating on a Make A Kit event on Thursday, November 29 from 12:30 PM-1:30 PM in Student Center, room 210.

Students will be able to make Public Safety emergency kits and HAWC cold & flu kits, as well as have access to other items. Feel free to drop by and make a kit, grab infographics and brochures, and spin the wheel to win a prize.

Please contact Ben Viehoff or Peter Hoang if you have questions.

Space Available in the Moderate Means Practicum

If you have questions or need more information contact the Moderate Means Program Staff Attorney Clay Wilson at wilsoncl@seattleu.edu. 

Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Now Accepting Applications

2019 Low Bono Incubator Program

APPLY NOW

Applications due November 30

2018 Low Bono Incubator Program Cohort (L-R) Andre Dayani, Stan Perkins (Program Director), Harkiran Sekhon, Jeff Habersetzer, Paul Barrera, Sam Olive, Heather Pelton, Fatima Dilek For the past five years, the Seattle University School of Law Low Bono Incubator Program has provided training, guidance, support, and resources to help Seattle University School of Law alumni launch and sustain their solo or small firm practices. The one year program supports a low bono model which is designed to serve clients with moderate income. Alums who have graduated within the past five years (2014-2018) are eligible.

Benefits of the year long program: ·     Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions ·     Access to experienced practicing attorneys who can provide mentoring in their particular areas of practice and on running a law practice ·     Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85 ·     Peer support through monthly meetings with cohort and director ·     Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and the tools necessary to launch and sustain a successful low bono practice. These will include: Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys ·     All alumni privileges of the Law Library plus a free borrowing membership ·     A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO and Westlaw ·     Numerous networking opportunities

The justice gap in Washington for moderate income families is growing. These individuals need legal assistance, but are financially ineligible due to income or assets for free legal services and cannot afford to pay for a market rate attorney. Seattle University School of Law is the only law school in Washington with a Low Bono Incubator Program that seeks to fill this gap. Through the Incubator Program, selected alumni will have the opportunity to "incubate" a law practice for 12 months for the purposes of creating a sustainable, successful low bono law practice. Applicants should have graduated in the past five years to be eligible for participation.

Questions? phone (206) 398-4173 | fax (206) 398-4077 |  Director: Cindy Yeung: yeungcy@seattleu.edu Room 324 Associate Director: Abby Goldy: goldyabigail@seattleu.edu Room 323 Moderate Means Program Attorney: Clay Wilson: wilsoncl@seattleu.edu Room 321

Beyond the Dialogue: Disability and Ableism within the Legal Profession

WSBA Beyond the Dialogue: 

Disability and Ableism within the Legal Profession

When:  October 24th, 4 to 6 pm (WADA annual reception immediately following)

Where: WSBA Conference Center

RSVP Here

Disability and Ableism in the Legal Profession

A panel of legal practitioners will discuss the experience of disability and ableism through a variety of lenses.  Panelists will share their personal experiences of entering and excelling in the legal profession. This program is for everyone who cares about achieving equity in the legal profession.

The WSBA Diversity Program's Beyond the Dialogue is a series addressing bias, intersectional identities, and the impact of larger societal issues within the legal profession. Beyond the Dialogue is designed to support the effective practice of law by increasing cultural awareness and competency.

The series brings together WSBA members to highlight and examine current, important issues in the legal profession. Speakers share professional and personal stories of challenge and triumph with the goal of reducing bias, connecting broader social issues to the work of legal professionals, increasing interpersonal skills, and supporting professional development.

Presented by Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association in partnership with WSBA Diversity Programs, sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine 

Evening with Equal Justice

Join Seattle University’s Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) and Access to Justice Institute on October 10 for the annual Evening With Equal Justice.

The keynote address will be presented by Emily Chiang, Legal Director, ACLU of Washington Foundation. Please register by October 3.

Annual VABAW Bankquet

Please join the Vietnamese-American Bar Association of Washington at their 14th annual banquet on October 4.

This event will consist of a fashion show featuring Gustave Apiti’s designs, a keynote presentation by the Honorable John Chun, a raffle drawing, and a scholarship fundraiser. RSVP online.

The Pursuit of Justice: Law, Leadership, and the Role of the Civil Rights Activist

On September 28 Gonzaga University School of Law will launch the Center for Civil and Human Rights with an all-day conference on The Pursuit of Justice: Law, Leadership, and the Role of the Civil Rights Activist. 

The conference will bring together academics, judges, practitioners, students, and community members to address evolving approaches to civil and human rights. The conference will consist of three panel presentations, a lunchtime keynote, and a dinner keynote. 

Click here to register (6.5 CLE Ethics Credits in Washington and Idaho are pending approval).

For additional information, please contact Nicole Herrera at herrera@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-3774.

Free Online Workshop on Social Security Disability Law

You are invited to join Acting Chief Administrative Law Judge David Hatfield and Ormson Law Training for a free online workshop on Social Security Disability law on September 25 at 10 am.

The workshop will utilize a simulated case to explain a five-step sequential evaluation process used in determining whether an individual is disabled under the Social Security Act.

This workshop is being offered with recent law school grads in mind. Check out the program if you'd like to learn more about whether Social Security Disability law is a potential career path for you.

Although the workshop is free, space is limited. Please register online.

Questions about the workshop can be directed to Craig Ormson, Director, Ormson Law Training: (267) 240-8277.

Volunteering is another great way to explore practice areas of interest. Disability Rights Washington has pro bono work for both students and attorneys. Prospective volunteers are welcome to complete a volunteer application online.

Event Student Networking Dinners

Evening Student Networking Dinners The Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Student Life are pleased to announce upcoming dates and honored guests for the Evening Law Student Networking Dinner Series. Thursday, September 20th Madhu Singh JD, University of Kansas School of Law; MBA, University of Kansas School of Business Madhu K. Singh is the Chief Legal Officer at Foundry Law Group. Before establishing Foundry Law Group, she founded MK Singh Law Office and practiced law in both law firm and in-house counsel environments. Since starting MK Singh Law in 2009, Madhu has worked to pioneer a nontraditional approach to legal support that emphasizes efficiency, agility and hands-on collaboration. An entrepreneur to the core, Madhu draws from her firsthand experience and strong community roots to help our clients build strategic legal frameworks for success. Madhu holds a number of community positions that allow her to share her knowledge and passion with others. Madhu is Adjunct Faculty Lead at the Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Seattle University School of Business and School of Law and President of the Women’s Business Exchange. Next Event: Wednesday, October 24 John Hardie ’15 & Munish Bharti ’15 Munish and John are both Seattle University School of Law Alumni. They founded their own Seattle-based law firm, focusing on personal injury. More information about John and Manish will be publicized in October. All dinners will be held from 5:00 – 5:50pm in the Dean’s Conference Room Sign Up Online The Evening Student Networking Dinners are designed to give you an opportunity to network with practicing legal professionals and SU law alumni in a small interactive setting of up to 10 students. RSVP online using the link above. Students will be added to the RSVP list on a first to respond basis. Stephanie Howson – Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Fund Colin Watrin – Associate Director, Admission & Student Affairs Connect with fellow students and the law school: https://www.facebook.com/seattleulaw | https://twitter.com/seattleulaw https://www.instagram.com/seattleulaw | https://www.flickr.com/photos/sulaw

KCBA's Young Lawyers Division Events are Open to Law Students!

YLD September CLE | Thursday, September 20 | 4:00-5:00 pm

Presentation: “Opening Statement: Crafting a Compelling Case Narrative” by Megan Starks The opening statement is one of the most important parts of the trial. Learn how to sharpen your narrative skills at this free CLE, available live and via webcast. Register online

YLD September Happy Hour | Thursday, September 20 | 5:00-6:30 pm

Even if you're unable to make it to the CLE, join the YLD at the KCBA office afterward for drinks, snacks, and the opportunity to network with your peers! Register online

Washington Women Lawyers Invites You to Join Them for a Panel Discussion on "How to Take Charge of Your Career"

Plugging the Leaky Pipeline Series Presents

Our Time Is Now: How to Take Charge of Your Career 

Thursday, September 20, 4:30 to 7:30 pm

Davis Wright Tremaine

1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle 

Washington Women Lawyers’ Diversity and Professional Development Committees invite you to join them for a panel discussion regarding ways women can navigate career growth through self-advocacy and self-promotion. 

This event is open to all lawyers, but the topic will be geared towards issues that surround women, and specifically women from diverse backgrounds. The discussion and Q&A will be immediately followed by a networking happy hour. 

For more information, please contact Seattle U alumni Arezou Arefi-Afshar or Jean Kang.

ESG Law Internship

ESG Law is accepting internship applications. This is a rolling application, but the first cut for consideration is August 26. Details below:

Attorney General’s Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program Webinar

The Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) webinar will be hosted by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management and will provide an opportunity for students to ask questions about the application and programs.

The HP and SLIP application will close on Tuesday, September 4 at 11:59 PM EST. Please review the application prior to the webinars and come prepared with questions.

More information about both programs, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found online:

Honors Program
Summer Law Intern Program

If you cannot attend, please review the websites, as well as the application tips and checklist.

National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

Registration is now open. Watch for details at www.peggybrowningfund.org.

Questions? Email mmoffa@peggybrowningfund.org or call 267-273-7992.

Veteran's Legal Career Fair

We invite you to participate in the 2018 Veterans’ Legal Career Fair! This year, we are excited to share with you our NEW Location, NEW Format and NEW Online Resources we have added to this unique ONE DAY event! Date: Friday, September 21st, 2018 Where: Ritz Carlton, Washington, D.C. Once again, we will match employers seeking to hire exceptional, experienced legal professionals with lawyers who have served in the U.S. military, are transitioning out of military service, or are military spouses. Our goal is to help first-rate candidates who have received unique training, skills and legal insights through their military service connect with top employers. In addition to attending and interviewing at the Veterans Legal Career Fair, you will be able to search within the veteran legal community year-round with our VLCF Online Job Board. Veterans, active military and military spouses will now be able to access participating employers active positions posted throughout the year and connect directly. Over the past three years, over 150 candidates and over 40 employers have participated every year. This event cannot be a success without your help. Please spread the word about this unique opportunity to your fellow military colleagues, friends, and military spouses with legal backgrounds. There is time for them to register! We have a number of employers registered and continue to do so. We will alert you to new registrants, so look out for announcements and check back frequently to see who will be attending and bid on them for interview slots. There will be numerous opportunities to meet with employers at the networking reception/career fair as well. Many employers will be collecting resumes, so be prepared to bring hard copies along. To learn more, register and bid (by August 20th), please visit www.veteranslegalcareerfair.com. For questions, please contact us at veteranslcf@orrick.com. Orrick is proud to partner with The American Legion; corporate founding sponsors Microsoft Corporation, Morgan Stanley and ALM Media; and private practice sponsors Shearman & Sterling and the D.C. Diverse Partners Network to create this career fair.

Vacating Records CLE

Vacating Records: A Primer for Beginners | Tuesday, July 31st | 12:00-1:30 pm

Volunteer Legal Services (VLS) is now seeking mentee attorneys for its Records Project. Brand new attorneys (or attorneys new to this area of law) are encouraged to take part in this mentorship program.

Criminal histories are a huge barrier for low-income King County residents seeking employment and housing. Mentee attorneys will represent clients in vacating their adult convictions to reduce these barriers and help increase their chances of being hired or securing stable housing. All cases/clients are pre-screened by staff attorneys and mentorship is available.

For attorneys interested in volunteering for the Records Project, we have an upcoming CLE specifically for vacating records that goes over the procedural and substantive law on Tuesday, July 31st, 12:00-1:30 pm. The presenter is Vitaliy Kertchen, a private attorney from Tacoma that almost exclusively handles these types of cases. VLS is offering the CLE both in person at KCBA (limited seating available) and via webcast.

More info can be found here. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Paige Hardy directly.

Financial Planning Webinar

Welcome 2018 Entering Class!

We know that finances and financial aid can play a big role in your law school career and we are happy to help you with any questions.

We also want to share some important information with you and a Save the Date for a Financial Planning Webinar on July 11, 2018 at 5:30 pacific time. See below for more information.

We’re A MAX School:

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with AccessLex Institute, the largest nonprofit organization in the country focusing on access, affordability and the value of legal education, to bring you MAX by AccessLex®, an innovative personal finance program created exclusively for law students. Available at no cost to you or our law school, MAX drives the knowledge gain and behavior change that is essential to improving your financial well-being. 

To provide a comprehensive personal finance education, the MAX program:

• Teaches personal finance in a way that leverages the skills law school attracts and fosters;
• Takes a multi-format approach – including interactive online lessons, webinars, in-person workshops and one-on-one counseling – that lets you define your own path;
• Delivers information in quick and easy to understand components to fit into your demanding schedule; and
• Offers scholarship incentives to motivate you to stay on task and on schedule – AccessLex will award over $200,000 through MAX Scholarship drawings during the 2018-2019 academic year!

One of the program’s defining features is its building-block curriculum. So, during your 1L year, you’ll focus primarily on foundational elements that will prepare you for the 2L curriculum, which will in turn instill in you a confidence and readiness for the 3L material. MAX will be there for each step of your law school journey, to make sure you are graduating with maximized financial capability.

To get started, go to AccessLex.org/MAXonline. Your name, email address, school and class year are all you need to log-in to the program, personalize your experience and track your progress. No other personal information is required, and all information remains confidential.

We’re glad you are here, and we take seriously our responsibility to prepare you for a successful professional future. That’s why we’re proudly a MAX school – because we know the best financial habits are learned.

Webinar:

Financial Planning for Law School Students From developing a simple spending plan to outlining your 3-year financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law students’ personal and professional success story. Learn to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve your short and long-term goals. Law school is an investment - make the most of yours!

When: Wednesday, July 11

Time: 5:30 pm PT

Where: Online via live webinar

How: Register here

Richard S. White Fellowship

Submissions for Helsell Fetterman's 2019 Richard S. White Fellowship are being accepted until July 11, 2018. This fellowship includes a paid, 12-week summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship to be remitted directly to the student’s law school at the beginning of the school to assist in paying the student’s tuition.

To apply, you must be a rising 2L in good standing with an academic record, leadership abilities, and a commitment to personal and professional initiatives that indicate promise for a successful legal career. Candidates must also demonstrate interest in furthering diversity within the community and the profession and communicate a commitment to both the practice areas represented at Helsell Fetterman and to building a practice in the Seattle area.

Please visit the scholarship page for details about eligibility and instructions on application submission.

Garvey Schubert Barer Home for Summer Happy Hour

RSVP to Deverie Robinson at drobinson@gsblaw.com no later than Friday, June 29th. (Add event to Outlook calendar)

Mock Interview Signup

Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program – Two Chances to Participate

Saturday, July 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, July 25
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
in CPD, Suite 200

RSVP now to reserve your spot for the upcoming Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program!  You will be paired with an alumni practitioner for a practice interview to help you prepare for upcoming interviews and develop your interviewing skills.  Each student will have a half-hour session with an interviewer – 20 minutes of interviewing and 10 minutes of feedback. Please prepare as if it were a real interview.  

Space is limited and time slots are first come, first served.  Please email your RSVP to Junsen Ohno (ohnoj@seattleu.edu) with your preferred time and a copy of your resume.

Get the Scoop on On-Campus Interviewing

B4 OCI: Get the Real Story The fall interviewing season for second-year law students can be daunting. Perkins Coie wants to help you make sense of it all. Please join the firm for a panel and reception at one of six participating offices to get real information about on-campus and callback interviews and the chance to hear from members of Perkins Coie's recruiting team about what matters most during the interviewing season.

This event is for law students participating in the on-campus interview process in the late summer or early fall of 2018. The discussion will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with members of the firm's hiring and diversity committees and other attorneys.

Seattle, WA Monday, June 18, 20181201 Third Avenue Suite 4900 Seattle, WA 98101   San Francisco, CA Tuesday, June 26, 2018 505 Howard Street Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94105

Chicago, IL Wednesday, June 20, 2018 131 S. Dearborn Street 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60603   Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2901 N. Central Avenue 20th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85012

Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 21, 2018 700 13th Street NW Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20005   Los Angeles, CA Thursday, June 28, 2018 Westside Tavern 10850 West Pico Boulevard 90064 Los Angeles

Questions? Please contact Lisa Kelly via email.