Washington State Association for Justice Panel

RSVP by email to WSAJ Law School & Programs Coordinator Raphaela Weissman.

Job Talk Tuesday: Finding Fulfillment In Unexpected Places

"BE OPEN TO THINGS YOU DIDN'T THINK WOULD BE PART OF YOUR CAREER PLAN."

Kelli Rodriguez Currie, Class of 2014

Kelli Rodriguez Currie never planned to be a lawyer, or a teacher, and especially not the Director of Seattle U Law's International and Graduate Studies. However, Kelli was curious, motivated, and open to experiences she didn't necessarily ever think would be a part of her career path.  

Listen in on this week's JTT as Kelli, Class of 2014, discusses her  dynamic career path. When an initial plan to be a physical therapist morphed into a career in tech, Kelli already had established an open mind to career ventures once she was first introduced to the area of sports law. Fascinated by the subject matter, Kelli found herself in law school and then later, leading the classes herself!

As she shares in this week's session, Kelli's unique professional path resulted from her understanding and embrace of timeless career advice: be open to the unexpected; leverage the skills and background you already have; market the multifaceted skillset a J.D. offers; lean into every experience you can; and never stop being curious. Kelli remained open to every possibility her career path offered, and while some might have been unexpected, they each built upon one another to lead her to an exciting professional destination.

Watch and listen to Kelli's Job Talk

Students Can Attend Washington State Bar Association CLEs for FREE

Law students, you're invited to the Washington State Bar Association's upcoming online CLEs. These programs are available to you at no cost. 

Health Law Primer – Volume III

Legal Practice Perspectives: The Why and How of the Work

Elder Law Fall CLE

2022 Ethics in Civil Litigation

To register for these or any CLE, please fill out the student tuition waiver registration form.

Law students can also join any WSBA section as a non-voting “subscriber” member for $18.75 per section.

Learn about additional WSBA resources available to students here.

Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship

Kristin Miles was a member of the Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys Board of Directors from 2006 until her death in 2012. The Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship honors Kristin’s commitment to ensuring that law students had every opportunity to participate in Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys (WSSHA) programs. She was ever vigilant in reminding the Board of its obligation to advance the education of future members by making our programs accessible to the law student community. While no one can replace Kristin’s passion, dedication, and always present good humor, WSSHA honors her by providing this support to law students each year so that they can attend the annual fall health law conference.

What: WSSHA Fall Health Law Conference

Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, B.C, Canada

When: Friday, November 4 through Saturday, November 5, 2022

The scholarships provide:

• Waiver of all registration fees to attend the health law conference, which includes health law sessions and CLE credit for licensed attorneys, Friday networking reception, Saturday breakfast and sponsored lunch;

• $500 stipend to cover lodging, transportation costs, and ancillary expenses for attending the conference.*

Eligibility:

Any first-, second- or third-year J.D. student, as well as any health law LL.M. student, enrolled in a law school located in the State of Washington, including previous applicants not selected who are encouraged to re-apply. Up to three qualifying winners will be selected, at the discretion of the WSSHA Board.

Application:

Provide a résumé and a brief written statement (1 page or less) about why you are applying for the scholarship and interested in health law. Topics for the brief statement may include:

• What you hope to gain from your conference attendance

• How you became interested in health law

• Past dedication to seeking experience in health law, including course work, internships, or employment

• What type of health law you are interested in pursuing

• Plans or goals for future employment in health law

• How this scholarship will fulfill a financial need, if any

Submit application materials electronically to Jonathan Litner at jlitner@bbllaw.com.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 3, 2022

Please see WSSHA.org/events for up-to-date conference information.

*Please note that the stipend will be remitted to awardee upon confirmation of attendance at conference; student is responsible for registering and checking in at the conference desk. Additionally, the conference room rate at the Pan Pacific Hotel is available only until October 4, 2022 or until the reserved rooms have been taken. The winners of the Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship will not be selected until after that date, so students wanting to stay at the Pan Pacific during the seminar are encouraged to reserve rooms before October 4. Room reservations may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Students are also welcome to make other arrangements for their stay.

Job Talk Tuesday: Staying Patient & Staying Optimistic

"It's About Staying Patient, Staying Committed, And Not Losing Faith Or Your Sense Of Optimism."

Matthew Audish, Class of 2021

Having started law school in the Fall of 2019, Matthew Audish's law school experience looked quite a bit different than he originally expected once the pandemic struck in March 2020. Still, the lessons Matthew learned as a student and new graduate are applicable and relevant to fellow students and alumni, whether the pandemic colored your law school experience or not.

Tune into this week's Job Talk Tuesday as Matthew, a December 2021 graduate and now Associate at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, discusses his post-graduate job search and how the lessons he learned and habits he developed as a student have followed him into his first few months of practice.

When discussing his post-graduate job search, Matthew highlights two mindsets that will serve you well: staying patient and staying optimistic. While his internships, judicial externships, and law school courses helped Matthew develop skills and habits needed for practice, his work with CPD helped equip him with the tools necessary to land his first legal position. Through remaining persistent (applying to 40+ positions in just a few months) and openminded, embracing his curiosity, asking employers about their workplace culture, and seeking connections in the legal community, Matthew finally struck his big break with a firm that aligned with his professional goals. As Matthew makes clear, it was the act of networking and seeking the support of others in the legal community that helped connect him to opportunity. By remaining persistent and positive, Matthew's belief that he would end up where he was supposed to end up became a reality.

Watch and listen to Matthew's Job Talk

Federal Bar Association Kickball Social

 

Employer Registration is Now Open for Seattle U Law's Recent Grad On-Campus Interviewing Program

Seattle University School of Law invites you to participate in our 2022 Recent Grad On-Campus Interviewing (RG OCI) program. 

• Interviews will take place the week of October 10
• Employers may elect to interview candidates virtually or in-person on campus
• RG OCI connects new graduates (December ’21 & May ’22) with employers looking to hire for attorney and JD-advantage positions
• RG OCI is specifically timed for after July 2022 WA State Bar Exam results are posted

Join RG OCI to interview and hire new graduates for associate, staff attorney, & JD-advantage positions!

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

RG OCI is managed through our Symplicity system. If you do not have an account, visit Symplicity, click on “Employer” and choose the sign-up option on the right side of the screen.

To register for RG OCI, you must first log into Symplicity. Once you log in, click on the “OCI” tab on the left side of the page. Then, click on the “Schedule Request” tab, followed by the “Request A Schedule” button. Please complete the Schedule Request Form for the appropriate session and click “Submit.” Please note that our RG OCI programming will support both in-person and virtual interviews. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and you will be contacted with confirmation accordingly.

If you would like us to collect resumes for your firm so you can schedule interviews yourself, please complete the Schedule Request Form, per above, and select “Resume Collect” rather than “Interview.”

Questions? Contact Matt Etter, Director of Professional Development & Employer Relations.

US Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor Virtual Information Session

The Office of the Solicitor (SOL) is hosting a virtual information session for those who are considering a career in the agency.  The SOL is the second largest litigation department in the federal government, with over 500 lawyers in its national and regional offices.  The Department administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws critical to protecting the Nation’s workers.

Participants will learn about the SOL Honors Program, which provides challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates.  Honors Program attorneys work either at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., or in one of seven regional offices, gaining exposure to a broad range of substantive legal work in one of the government’s preeminent legal offices. A panel  Presenters will also provide information about internship opportunities at SOL.

Event date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Event time: 9 - 10 am (PT)

Register Here to attend

More information on the SOL Honors Program can be found at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/sol/careers/honors-program

If you have additional questions about what it’s like to work as an attorney in SOL, please contact one of our SOL Ambassadors listed at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/sol/careers/ambassadors