Job Talk Tuesday: Listening to the Call of Your Career

"You Should Try To Push Yourself To Try New Things."

Cindy Yeung, SU Law Class of 2004

This week hear from SU Law's very own Cindy Yeung, Class of 2004 and Assistant Dean of the Access to Justice Institute (ATJI), as she provides an overview of her exciting and multidimensional legal career. 

Cindy's professional path, and the exciting places it has taken her, highlights the power of possessing an open mind and reveals the opportunities that can be discovered with the courage to pursue new and challenging experiences. 

From clerking in Superior Court, to protecting the rights of citizens through civil legal aid, supporting law students interested in public service careers, and serving as an Administrative Law Judge, Cindy has a knack for listening to the call of her next career move, and then acting on it. While Cindy will be leaving the law school at the end of September, we are more than confident that her next role, like her past ones, will be exciting, challenging, and focused on bettering the lives of others. Always a strong supporter of students and other attorneys, Cindy looks forward to  keeping in touch through her LinkedIn here.

While we will all dearly miss Cindy at the law school, give this week's JTT a listen as her insight and advice will stay with you for a very long time! 

Watch and Listen to Cindy's Job Talk

Federal Career Opportunities in Tax Webinar

Federal Career Opportunities in Tax

Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern via Zoom 

Panelists include a United States Tax Court judge, attorneys from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, and the Department of Justice Tax Division. 

Register today

Job Talk Tuesday: Every Opportunity is a Stepping Stone

"Allow yourself to be fully vested in each opportunity for growth."

Archie Roundtree, Jr., SU Law Class of 2018

Archie Roundtree, Jr., the first attorney in his family, embraced the challenging journey of law school with a cheerful grit and determination that set him apart from others.  All those who worked with Archie found his positivity and lust for life infectious, and it was clear that the world was his for the taking.

Listen as Archie shares his advice for new graduates as they enter the legal profession. From starting law school with an open heart and mind to explore, to viewing each opportunity as the chance to further skill development, Archie's mindset and belief in the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual health has propelled him into a career focused on bettering the lives of others, first as an Equal Justice Fellow with Bet Tzedek Legal Services (read more about his EJW fellowship here) and now in his current role as an Equity Attorney for Justice in Aging.

Archie's joyful and motivating approach to professional development is evident in his Job Talk. From reminding you how to be your best self to making clear that "you went to law school in a pandemic - you're the definition of resilience personified!", Archie will inspire you as you begin your post-graduate job search.  Interested in learning more about Archie? Connect with him on LinkedIn here!

Watch and Listen to Archie's Job Talk

Attorney General HP and SLIP Reminders and Webinar Information

This is a reminder that the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application closes two weeks from today on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PT. Applications must be submitted via the online application. There are numerous entry-level opportunities through the HP for your third-year law students and recent graduates as well as paid summer internships. Additional opportunities have recently been added to SLIP.  

In addition, the office will host a webinar to answer any last minute questions on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT and again at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT. You will find access information below. This webinar is just for questions about the application.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Time:  12 PM ET / 9 AM PT                                

Link:  DOJ HP/SLIP Questions Webinar

Access Code (if needed):  2762 670 0353

Event Password (if needed):  Questions2022

Call-In:  +1-415-527-5035 US Toll / Access Code:  2762 670 0353

or

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Time:  3 PM ET / 12 PM PT                                

Link: DOJ HP/SLIP Questions Webinar

Access Code (if needed):  2764 262 4383

Event Password (if needed):  Questions2022

Call-In:  +1-415-527-5035 US Toll / Access Code:  2764 262 4383

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

HP:   https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys

SLIP:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program

If you cannot attend, please review the above websites and application tips and checklist at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist.

EPA and DOI Webinars

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Interior are collaborating on multi-agency recruitment outreach webinars on September 7th and 8th at 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST.

Students are invited to learn about opportunities in all offices and bureaus (including National Parks Service, Office of Water, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.) and will have the opportunity to join break out rooms on hiring paths in specific communities. The webinars will cover federal resumes, USAJOBS searches, and offer the chance to engage with employees in the field.

Event registration is not required. Meeting links can be found here.

Earthjustice Virtual Panel

Attorneys from Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program, Community Partnerships Program, and Florida Regional Office are hosting a virtual panel event, How Earthjustice Builds a Justice-Centered Environmental Movement, on Thursday, September 8 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. During this panel, speakers will discuss their career paths and how their work affects the communities 
Earthjustice serves.

Panelists:

• Dominique Burkhardt – Senior Attorney, Florida Regional Office
• Jasmine Crenshaw – Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program
• Lorena Velez – Associate Attorney, Florida Regional Office
• Mychal Ozeata – Senior Associate Attorney, Clean Energy Program

This panel is a great opportunity for any student who is interested in practicing law in a social justice context post-graduation. Earthjustice attorneys are driven by a passion for justice—for people and for the environment. Interested students can register for the event here.

The Application for the DOJ Honors Program and Student Law Intern Program Is Now Open

Apply Now:  The online application for the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is open. The deadline for law students and eligible graduates to apply is Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET. The HP is the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney hiring program. You will find more detailed information online, including eligibility requirements, participating components, application tips, and a link to the application!

• HP:  http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys  
• SLIP:  http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program 

US DOJ Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management is excited to announce that the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application is now open. The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET. Applications must be submitted via the online application. We have many exciting opportunities throughout DOJ, including permanent and term-limited entry-level attorney positions, and paid summer legal internships.

Detailed information about the HP and SLIP, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found at:

• HP:   https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys
• SLIP:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program
• Application Tips:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/application-tips-and-checklist

Information about all of DOJ’s legal hiring programs, including experienced attorney hiring and volunteer internships, is online at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.