Save the Date for Roadways to the Bench on April 3 at 1 pm

For more information, email Paula Sutton

Pre-Register for the National LGBTQ+ Bar Spring Virtual Career Fair

The National LGBTQ+ Bar, sponsor of the Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair held each summer, is launching a new program this spring! This entirely virtual career fair will host smaller firms, as well as local nonprofits and government agencies from medium markets around the country.

The anticipated date for the program is Saturday, March 11, 2023. It is geared toward students who are looking for smaller regional firms, an opportunity to practice in or close to their hometown or school, or a niche area of practice in a boutique firm setting.

All LGBTQ+ law students are invited to this event. Small employers from throughout the country will be recruited to participate; however, the outreach will focus on employers in the following cities: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charleston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix/Tempe, Portland (OR), Raleigh/Durham, Seattle, San Diego, and South Florida.  Most recruiting law firms at this virtual fair will have 50 or fewer attorneys. 

Pre-register today!

Spill the Tea: Conversations on the Inner Workings of Athletic Compliance

Please join the Membership and Awards Committee of the National Association for Athletic Compliance (NAAC) as we provide a peek into the inner workings of compliance. Graduate and law students with an interest in pursuing a career in compliance are encouraged to attend this free virtual event, which will provide them with an opportunity to hear from and engage with a diverse group of compliance administrators. Registration will be open for the first 100 students who sign up HERE. Ten attendees will be randomly selected to receive a free NAAC student membership for 2022-23. Below are additional details for the event:

Date: December 8, 3-4 p.m. EST

Attendees: Graduate and law school students; will be capped at first 100 who register

Description: This one-hour Zoom session, which includes both a panel discussion and breakout rooms, will provide students a unique and honest glimpse into athletic compliance as a career option.

Mentorship Opportunity

The WSBA International Practice Section has an annual mentorship program, connecting law students and with practicing attorneys. You can find information about the section here and sign up for a mentor here.

If you have any questions, please email Michael Harris or Elena Dzhalazova. 

Rural and Small-Town Practice Day

Today is Rural and Small-Town Practice Day in Washington! Seattle University School of Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, and University of Washington School of Law, along with the Washington State Bar Association STAR (Small Town And Rural) Practice Committee, hope you'll celebrate by learning more about rural practice through our virtual program this afternoon at 4 pm: Small Towns, Big Opportunities. 

Learn from our panelists about the urgent need for rural attorneys and the incredible impact they have on their communities.

Panelists:

• Jaime (Jr.) Cuevas, General Counsel – Ramsey Corporation, Facilitator

• Paul Kelley, Director – Department of Assigned Counsel, Yakima

• Malena Pinkham, Staff Attorney – Northwest Justice Project

• Adam Kick – Skamania County Prosecutor

• Sarah Cuellar – Law Office of Sarah Cuellar, Ferry County

Join the program here here (Meeting ID: 879 5400 3023; passcode: 283834)

Coffee with Counsel

Join the SBA and CPD for Coffee with Counsel, featuring Elida Moran of T-Mobile, on Nov. 15 at 12:30 pm on the 2nd Floor Gallery.

Careers in IP with the USPTO

New Trademark Examining Attorney Positions Open Now 

Apply to join the Trademarks legal team at America’s Innovation Agency! 

Application deadline: November 28, 2022  

Combine your passion for public service with your love of intellectual property law.     

Careers in IP law at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are: 

·       Challenging – you get to work with a wider variety of subjects than almost any other area of law; 

·        Autonomous - you are trusted to work independently and trained to make quick, decisive and accurate legal decisions; 

·        Rewarding – merit-based awards are available for superior work performance, both in quality and in production; and 

·         Aligned with a Passion for Public Service – USPTO employees take a lot of pride in serving the public by helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams in innovation.  

Get to know Kemi, a Trademark Examining Attorney, and hear what she loves about working at the USPTO.

From now until November 28, 2022, the USPTO is accepting applications to fill multiple positions for entry-level Trademark examining attorneys. You may telework from anywhere in the U.S. or work from the physical worksite which is located in Alexandria/Virginia. The positions are open to all U.S. citizens or nationals.  

·         The GS-9 “Law Clerk” vacancy is for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and complete bar admission within 14 months of being hired. Once admission is complete, new GS-9 hires will be converted to GS-11. No prior experience is required. 

·         The GS-11 “Attorney Advisor” vacancy is also for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and an active bar membership in good standing. No prior experience is required. 

Thinking of joining the USPTO’s Trademarks legal team?  

SAVE THE DATE! 

Becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO 

Tuesday, November 15th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

The USPTO will host a webinar all about becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney! During the webinar, job seekers will learn about the agency’s mission, how working as a Trademark Examining Attorney supports economic growth and innovation, as well as how – and specifically where - to apply.

Attendees will also get a chance to hear directly from two Trademark Examining Attorneys on why they love working at the USPTO and how the agency’s “work from home nationwide” programs help to support employees and families holistically. 

Tune in here: https://bit.ly/tmex_webinar 

Webinar password: virtual (8478825 from phones) 

or join by phone: +1-415-527-5035 US Toll 

Access code: 2761 005 4594 

Learn more about how to become a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO here. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful work, telework and flexible schedules, work-life balance, a rich culture of diversity and inclusion, training and mentorship, great pay and benefits, and more!   

For more information about the job requirements and the hiring process, please visit the USPTO Jobs Website at: www.uspto.gov/jobs 

Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay informed about jobs at USPTO  

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on USPTO jobs and recruitment events via Twitter: @USPTOJobs 

Virtual Federal Employment Workshops for Veterans and Their Families

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management/TACVP is hosting a series of virtual federal employment workshops designed to assist veterans and their families as they begin their job search.  

Tuesday, November 8: Résumé Writing (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            Connect your skills and abilities with the needs of an employer

•            Learn how to market yourself effectively on your résumé

•            Creating your profile on USAJOBS

Wednesday, November 9: Techniques to Find & Apply for Federal Employment (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            How to search for jobs on USAJOBS 

•            How to read and understand a job announcement

•            How to apply to a job announcement

Thursday, November 10: Connecting with Top Talent (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            Meet the hiring managers: panel discussion

•            Process used to assess applicants

Attendees can register here to select the event(s) they would like to attend.

SALRA 1L Diversity Fellowship Preview

Join SALRA for this even via Zoom. 

Rural Practice: Small Towns, Big Opportunities

 RSVP here. Join the Zoom here.

Space Available in the Moderate Means Practicum

MODERATE MEANS PRACTICUM

A few spots remain for the Moderate Means Practicum, a 3-credit experiential course that meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:45 pm. Register today: Moderate Means Practicum, LPRC-425-A.

Your learning will apply to real clients’ cases while you build your issue-spotting and legal analysis skills.

The Moderate Means Practicum provides the opportunity to build your client interviewing skills; explore family, consumer, or housing law; and help moderate income clients access low-cost legal services.

 This experiential course will specifically allow you to:

·       Learn about the legal issues that low and moderate income clients most often encounter;

·       Conduct client interviews via telephone;

·       Perform legal analysis of interesting cases;

·       Work with attorneys throughout the state to provide representation.

 A 3L recently said, “This experience has been the most engaging experience in law school yet, and has given me more confidence in client interaction and my ability to research any civil law topic that comes up.” 

 If you have questions, contact Moderate Means Program Staff Attorney: Clay Wilson

2023-24 Alaska Judicial Clerkships

CLERKSHIPS IN ALASKA District and Superior Court judges in Alaska are still accepting clerkship applications for the 2023-24 terms. These are excellent positions and for folks who fall in love with Alaska and wish to stay after clerking, plenty of job opportunities await. For those who wish to return home, the experience translates very well.   APPLYING TO DISTRICT COURT The Anchorage District Court has limited civil and criminal jurisdiction. The 10 judges of the Anchorage District Court share two law clerks.   To apply for positions with the Anchorage District Court, applicants must submit: a cover letter, resume, a copy of all law school transcripts, a brief writing sample which was not substantially edited by someone else, two or three letters of recommendation from law professors or employers, and a completed background check authorization form.   The entire package should be sent to:   Deputy Presiding Judge Anchorage District Court 820 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501   Applicants for Anchorage District Court clerkships should submit a single application packet to the Deputy Presiding Judge. It is not necessary to send an application to each judge on the court.   APPLYING TO SUPERIOR COURTS The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction, which also has appellate jurisdiction over the District Court appeals. There are 44 Superior Court judgeships throughout Alaska. Each superior court judge may employ one law clerk.   To apply for positions in the Superior Court, applicants must submit: a cover letter, resume, a copy of all law school transcripts, a brief writing sample which was not substantially edited by someone else, two or three letters of recommendation from law professors or employers, and a completed background check authorization form.   To apply for clerkships in the Superior Court of the First Judicial District, send the completed package to the Area Court Administrator. Please indicate in the cover letter the communities in which you are interested in working.   The First Judicial District offers clerkships in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka with 6 Superior Court Judges.   Alaska Court System Area Court Administrator First Judicial District P.O. Box 114100 Juneau, AK 99811-4100   To apply for clerkships in the Superior Court of the Second Judicial District, send the completed package to one or more specific judges directly. A list of judges and their addresses is listed in the court directory.   The Second Judicial District offers clerkships in Nome, Kotzebue, and Utqiagvik, with 3 Superior Court Judges). Send applications directly to the judge at each court location.   To apply for clerkships in the Superior Court of the Third Judicial District, the applicant may do either of the following:   1. Send the completed package to one or more specific judges directly. A list of judges and their addresses is listed in the court directory.   2. Send the completed package to the Area Court Administrator. Please indicate in your cover letter the communities in which you are interested in working. Copies of your application will be available to judges throughout the Third Judicial District.   The Third Judicial District offers clerkships in Anchorage, Dillingham, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, and Palmer, with 28 Superior Court Judges.   Alaska Court System Area Court Administrator Third Judicial District 825 W 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-2004 (907) 264-0415   To apply for clerkships in the Superior Court of the Fourth Judicial District, send the completed package to the Area Court Administrator. Please indicate in the cover letter the communities in which you are interested in working.   The Fourth Judicial District offers clerkships in Fairbanks and Bethel with 8 Superior Court Judges.   Alaska Court System Area Court Administrator Fourth Judicial District 101 Lacey Street Fairbanks, AK 99701   SALARY The bi-weekly salary for law clerks working in District and Superior Court is $2,238.75. Please see the attached handbook for information about benefits and travel/relocation allowances. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have not previously applied for judicial clerkships, please contact Erin Fullner, Assistant Dean in CPD for assistance.