Call for Authors: American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize

The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in its 2018 Warren E. Burger Prize. 

Authors should submit an original, unpublished, 10,000–20,000 word essay on a topic that addresses the issues of excellence in legal skills, civility, ethics, and professionalism. 

The winning essay will be published in the South Carolina Law Review, and the author will receive a cash prize of $5,000. 

The submission deadline for the 2018 Warren E. Burger Prize is July 1, 2018. More information is available on the American Inns of Court website.

Stokes Lawrence 1L Diversity Scholarship

Stokes Lawrence is pleased to offer three $1,500 tuition scholarships to first year students from diverse backgrounds; one at each of the three law schools in the State of Washington.  The goal is to promote opportunities within the profession and to encourage a dialogue around the issue of diversity in the work place.

Criteria:  The Diversity Scholarships are open to all first-year law students of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate promise for a successful career in law and are committed to community involvement.

Application:  Applicants will submit a current resume and personal essay of no more than 1000 words with the following content: description of their thoughts on diversity and/or how diversity has played a role so far in their lives; description of their community involvement.

Materials must be submitted to Dean Donna Deming no later than April 13, 2018.  Please direct questions to diversity@stokeslaw.com. 

Scholarship recipients will be announced by April 27, 2018.

KCBA Young Lawyers Division Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer at Northwest Harvest with the Young Lawyers Division of the King County Bar Association on Saturday, May 26 at the Northwest Harvest Kent Warehouse

Lend a hand in the fight against hunger by joining the KCBA Young Lawyers Division’s group of volunteers from 12-2pm on Saturday, May 26. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with attorneys and help the community at the same time!

KCBA will help coordinate carpools for this event.  Email Anna Robson, King County Bar Association Member Services Assistant, to learn more and sign up.

Volunteer Duties:  At the warehouse, volunteers help by repacking bulk food into family-sized portions, as well as sorting food drive donations.  This food is distributed throughout NW Harvest's network of more than 375 food banks, meal programs, and high need schools.  Volunteers should be prepared to wear a hair net and gloves during their shift.

When Not To Come:  To protect the safety and wholesomeness of the food please do not volunteer if you are sick.

Personal Items:  Please do not bring items of value with you.  Though there are lockers available, there may not be enough to accommodate every volunteer.  Northwest Harvest cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Northwest Harvest's Dress Code:

• JEWELRY: Please leave jewelry, including watches and Fitbits, at home.  Jewelry may not be worn while packing food (rings and medical jewelry are okay).
• SHOES: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops of any kind permitted—including sandals with socks).  Volunteers without closed-toe shoes will not be able to participate.
• CLOTHING: Sleeves must completely cover underarms.  Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, and even cap sleeves are not permitted in the food packing rooms (short sleeves are fine as long as underarms are completely covered).

Shift Time:

• Orientation will begin promptly at the start of each shift and is required for all volunteers. 
• It is important that all volunteers start and finish together. The work is done assembly-line style and all volunteers work as a team. 

Apply for Student Membership in Inn of Court

Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply for 2018-2019 membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court.

Inn of Court is an educational and mentoring organization open to law students who are dedicated to the pursuit of high-quality, ethical lawyering. The general membership of the Inn is made up of judges, professors, law firm partners, prosecutors and defenders, and other lawyers with varying levels of practice experience.

The Dwyer Inn meets on the Seattle University campus the second Tuesday night of each of the nine months of the academic year for drinks, dinner, networking, and a CLE presentation (student members must be available to participate for the entire nine-month period). Students are each assigned to one of seven sub-groups, called pupilages, where they work with the judges and lawyers in those groups to develop and help lead the monthly CLEs – each pupilage presents one CLE for the year.

Applications require a resume and letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn. There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students who will be 3Ls during the 2018-2019 academic year (part-time students are invited to participate in either their 3L or 4L year) and applications will be reviewed by Deborah Ahrens, William C. Oltman Professor of Teaching Excellence, and Erin Fullner, Senior Associate Director of the Center for Professional Development. 

Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation or dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a compelling cover letter. Student membership dues for 2018-2019 will be $100 and will cover the cost of the nine meals.

Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 16 by 5:00 p.m. Application materials should be addressed to Prof. Ahrens and Ms. Fullner but should either be emailed to Jessica Fuqua or delivered in person to the Dean’s Offices in Sullivan Hall on the 2nd Floor.

The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court is part of the American Inns of Court, a national organization comprised of around 320 chapters and over 23,000 members.

Scholarships

Outlaws Civil Rights Scholarship - Applications due by April 6, 2018

The Outlaws Civil Rights Scholarship provides support for a student actively committed to and engaged in public interest law that benefits the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) community.

Eligible candidates include Seattle University School of Law incoming 1Ls and current 1Ls, 2Ls and part-time 3Ls.

Applicants should submit a resume along with a brief cover letter, explaining their work and future plans/interests.  Ideal candidates should have demonstrated track records and history of working on significant, topical issues that they plan to build on further throughout and after law school, once equipped with a law degree.  Special value will be given to work within diverse communities. 

A scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded as part of the recipient’s financial aid package for the 2018-19 academic year.  A student can receive the award more than once but must reapply each year.

Completed applications should be submitted to Associate Dean Donna Deming. If you are submitting your materials in hard copy, please bring them to the Dean’s Office on the second floor of Sullivan Hall. If you are submitting your materials in a digital format, please email them to dcdeming@seattleu.edu.   The 2018 recipient will be named by the end of the spring semester.


Law Librarianship Scholarship - Applications due by April 6,  2018

The Law Librarianship Scholarship provides annual support for a Seattle University School of Law student who is interested in law librarianship.

Eligible candidates include current Seattle University School of Law 1Ls and 2Ls who already have an MLS degree, or who have expressed interest in pursuing an MLS degree after law school graduation. 

Applicants should submit a short statement (a paragraph; no more than a page), explaining their interest in law librarianship, and commit to 50-100 hours of a paid internship in the Seattle University School of Law library. 

The associate dean of students will make the final selection.  The scholarship, an award of $1,000, will be awarded as part of the recipient’s financial aid package for the 2018-19 academic year.  A student can receive the award more than once but must reapply each year.

Completed applications should be submitted to Associate Dean Donna Deming. If you are submitting your materials in hard copy, please bring them to the Dean’s Office on the second floor of Sullivan Hall. If you are submitting your materials in a digital format, please email them to dcdeming@seattleu.edu.  A recipient will be named by the end of the spring semester.

Women's History Month Program: The #MeToo Movement and Employment Law

Law students and attorneys are invited to attend the First Annual Women’s History Month Program: The #MeToo Movement and Employment Law, presented by Washington Women Lawyers and the Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission.

Date: March 13, 2018
Time: 8:25 am - 12:00 pm
Additional Details: 3.25 CLE credits; $159

One Seattle University School of Law student may attend on a complimentary basis; alumna Shanthi Prema Raghu, Washington State Bar Association Education Programs Lead, is happy to coordinate.

Peggy Browning Fund: New Fellowships Available

Two New Funded 2018 Summer Fellowships Available
• Construction and General Laborers’ District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
• SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Seattle, WA Area

Still Accepting Applications
• National Day Laborer Organizing Network, Los Angeles, CA
• Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Washington, DC (2Ls only)

Students who previously submitted the maximum number of applications are eligible to apply for these new fellowships. Peggy Browning Alumni are also eligible to re-apply.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but don't delay – these organizations will likely interview quickly.

Information on how to apply is available at the Peggy Browning Fund fellowships page.