Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Application Opens November 2

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program The American Bar Association Litigation Section invites first- and second-year law students to apply for the 2027 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP provides law students with the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in the judiciary while building professional skills, relationships, and connections to the legal community. JIOP supports the ABA’s goal of eliminating bias and advancing diversity in the legal profession. All first- and second-year law students are welcome to apply. Selected students spend at least six weeks during the summer interning with a participating state or federal judge. JIOP provides a monetary award to each selected student, and students may also elect to receive law school credit when permitted by the law school. 2027 Applications Open November 2 Applications for the Summer 2027 JIOP class will open November 2, 2026. The application deadline is January 8, 2027. Students can apply starting November 2nd at ambar.org/JIOP. In 2026, JIOP placed more than 160 law students in judicial internships in 11 locations across the country. For more than 25 years, the program has helped thousands of law students gain firsthand experience in the courts and make connections that can help shape their legal careers. Students, review the program description and frequently asked questions. The application and complete program information are available at ambar.org/JIOP. Applications are accepted electronically through the JIOP website. Apply Early! Interest in JIOP continues to be strong, with more than 900 applications received for the 2026 program. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Applicants are moved forward for judicial consideration on a rolling basis as soon as screening results are final, so students are strongly encouraged to apply early. ABA and Litigation Section membership is free for law students. Membership gives students access to professional development opportunities, networking, and content from the Section’s practice-specific committees. Students can learn more and join at ambar.org/ltjoin and explore the Litigation Section at ambar.org/litigation. Former JIOP participants are also available to speak with law students about their internship experiences and the value of participating in the program.  Questions or requests for a JIOP speaker: Gail Howard, JIOP Program Director gail.howard@americanbar.org (312) 988-6348

DOJ Summer Webinars

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management (OARM) is reaching out to announce the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application opens on Friday, August 28, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the online application by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. DOJ has many opportunities available for law students and eligible graduates for both programs.

In preparation for the application opening in late August, OARM invites law students and eligible graduates to a Wednesday Webinar Series highlighting participating offices. Office representatives will provide great information about their work, skills they are seeking, and application tips. We encourage you to join us to learn more about the offices participating in the HP and SLIP.   

You will find webinar dates, times, and access information below. These webinars will not be recorded. More information about the HP and SLIP, including participating offices 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

DOJ Summer Webinar Access Information The call-in number for all webinars is: +1-202-600-2533 The access code for each webinar is listed below. Need Help? Email: Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov or https://help.webex.com/contact
Wednesday Webinar Series OARM will provide an overview of the 2026-2027 HP/SLIP and host five to six offices participating in the HP/SLIP to talk about their work, skills they are seeking, and application tips.
Date and Time	Webinar Info
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - July 22, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#1 Access Code (if needed): 2822 424 2217 Offices Participating:* Civil Division, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, United States Marshals Service
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - August 5, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#2 Access Code (if needed): 2829 836 8003 Offices Participating: Criminal Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Fraud Enforcement Division, Office of Information Policy, USAO, U.S. Trustee Program
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM ET	Link: Wednesday Webinar Series - August 19, 2026 Password: WedWebSeries#3 Access Code (if needed): 2826 791 8958 Offices Participating: Antitrust Division, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Office of Legislative Affairs, Office of Legal Policy, Office of the Pardon Attorney, USAO

*Offices participating are subject to change.

Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers

WA Lawyers Assisting Lawyers (WaLAL) is a free, confidential, independent, 501(c)(3) that provides peer support (not treatment) for all legal professionals and professors, including law students, lawyers, and judges. 

WaLAL’s goal is to meet the challenges facing law students and legal professionals today. Roughly 1 in 3 law students will face mental health or substance use challenges during their lifetimes - all will face a challenging career. WaLAL wants that career to be fulfilling, successful, and long-lived. The organization offers a practical, trusted way to meet that need - through trained lawyer peer counselors, who are all current or past attorneys with lived experience meeting the challenges of this career and overcoming the challenges listed above.

WaLAL offers more than one-on-one peer counseling. They provide workshops, free CLEs, and other ongoing support to students and staff. WaLAL is supported by WSBA (BUT ENTIRELY INDEPENDENT of it), accredited for CLEs, and aligned with ABA Standards 303 and 508 on student well-being.

Students, you are invited to take WaLAL’s wellness tests and reach out to WaLAL directly for confidential peer support. Please visit www.walal.org for more information.

King County Bar New Lawyers Division Virtual Speed Networking

 

February 19, 2026 6:00 - 7:30pm Online via Zoom

 

The King County Bar's New Lawyers Division invites you to Virtual Speed Networking!

 

Make meaningful connections FAST! In a series of focused, small-group conversations, you’ll meet fellow attorneys across practice areas, expand your professional circle, and discover new opportunities in a welcoming, structured setting.

 

Whether you’re building your network or exploring new paths, this is an easy and fun way to connect with the King County Bar legal community. KCBA Members attend for FREE! $10 for non-members. REGISTER HERE

 

To see or share the event flyer, click here.

USLAW NETWORK Scholarships

The USLAW NETWORK Law School Scholarship Program supports eligible law students who have financial need and a demonstrated commitment to serving their communities as they pursue their academic and professional goals. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward law school tuition and an invitation to attend the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in September. The program’s scholarship selection committee will select and recognize 12 recipients.

A brief video about the scholarship program can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/ZRbM6wUAYWo?si=1-BksjsDhOM0XzcX

The scholarship application can be accessed by Clicking Here.

Over the past four years, USLAW has recognized 44 law school students from 33 schools through the Law School Scholarship Program. These scholarships reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity in the legal profession by supporting students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and a clear dedication to serving their communities. In addition to financial support, the program helps connect recipients with legal leaders and peers across the USLAW NETWORK community, further strengthening the students’ professional development and long-term career success.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+; and/or demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion.
• Applicant is a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
• Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school within the U.S. and will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2026.
• Applicant can demonstrate strong academic achievement as reflected in transcripts from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and from the recipient’s undergraduate institution.
• Applicant is not a previous recipient of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program.
• Scholarship funds must be applied toward law school tuition. If the Applicant’s Fall 2026 tuition is already fully paid for by other sources, the Applicant is not eligible for this scholarship.

DEADLINE/HOW TO APPLY

• Click here to download the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program application.
• Each applicant must submit a completed application and all requested support materials on or before March 20, 2026, to scholarship@uslaw.org.

PREVIOUS RECEPIENTS

• 2025 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2024 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2023 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients
• 2022 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Scholarship Program Recipients

De-Stress with Dogs on December 1

Finals are upon us and that usually means STRESS. If you're in need of therapeutic pup time on Monday, December 1, head over to room 160 of the Student Center for the annual De-Stress with Dogs event.

All Seattle U students are welcome from 12 to 2:15 pm, so take a paws from your studies to chill with some of the bestest fur-iends around.

Email wellness@seattleu.edu with qusetions.

This program is sponsored by Wellness & Health Promotion of Seattle University.

Korean American Bar Association of Washington Mock Interview Event

The Korean American Bar Association of Washington invites law students to a mock interview event sponsored by Fisher Phillips

KABA proudly presents a mock interview event designed to help law students enhance their interview skills.

The event will feature:

Mock interviews

Resume reviews

Networking opportunities

November 13, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Fisher & Phillips LLP

1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2200

 

Navigating Careers in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel

If you're an attorney who has considered working for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, you have an interest in tax or cutting-edge issues, or you want to pursue a career with the federal government, tune in for a panel discussion with attorneys from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

The panel discussion on September 22 will feature attorneys from the Energy, Credits, and Excise Tax (ECE), Passthroughs, Trusts and Estates (PTE), and Procedure and Administration (P&A) Legal Divisions.

The panel discussion on September 25 will feature attorneys from the Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Income Tax and Accounting (ITA), and International (INTL)  Legal Divisions.

Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions. Positions are open to attorneys of various experience levels. To view open attorney positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS legal divisions, click here. 

Registration details are below.

WHEN: Monday, September 22^nd at 5pm ET featuring the Energy, Credits, and Excise Tax (ECE), Passthroughs, Trusts and Estates (PTE), and Procedure and Administration (P&A) Legal Divisions

Click here to register:  https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/2jASWtdQRreh8A2gE-rhFw

Click here to add to calendar: Google Calendar Outlook Calendar Yahoo Calendar

WHEN: Thursday, September 25^th at 5pm ET featuring the Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Income Tax and Accounting (ITA), and International (INTL) Legal Divisions

Click here to register:  https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/3BeIdUdASS2OhE9QJSO_RQ

Click here to add to calendar: Google Calendar Outlook Calendar Yahoo Calendar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hope to see you there!

If You Just Took the Bar, It's Time to Up Your Game

GAME ON

With the bar exam behind you, let the games begin! In many ways, a job search is like a strategy game. You won’t always be in the mood to look for jobs, so it’s important to build engines that will keep you moving, even when you’re not feeling particularly motivated.

Every bit of planning you do moves you closer to the finish line.

Step 1: Create a map.

Have a concrete plan for when, how, and where you’ll look for jobs. Write job search tasks into an official schedule. Include time for looking for posted positions on a variety of sites (Symplicity, WSBA, KCBA, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar, WA Careers, Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.), writing and updating cover letters, meeting attorney contacts for coffee or Zoom chats, attending panels and events, and volunteering. Keep track of your steps.

Step 2: Follow the rules.

It can be hard to listen to yourself, but you are the authority on your job search — no one else will make you do this work. Make sure you’re taking your own advice and directives seriously. An accountability partner can be helpful, so stay in touch with classmates, mentors, CPD advisors, and others who will encourage you in your efforts. What you say goes, so if you write an activity in your calendar, that’s a real “to do” item…DO IT.

Step 3: Continually reevaluate your strategy.

What works for some may not work for you. Feel free to adjust your plan. By keeping track of your tasks, you’ll be able to look back and see what’s gotten traction and what needs revamping. Try fresh ideas. As long as you keep moving, you’re doing something right.

Step 4: Encourage others (and ask for encouragement).

Brainstorming is a lot more fun with a friend. Surround yourself with positive people who will support you, give you constructive ideas, and help build you back up when you’ve had a hard week.

Step 5: WIN.

In CPD we say it again and again: it’s not if you’ll get a job, but when. Remember that as long as you’re actively taking steps to find employment, you’re moving closer to the day when you win big and get that offer call. In this game, trying leads to winning — every time.

Remember to Apply for the WA AGO's Honors Program by Monday

Apply to the Washington State Attorney General's Office 2025 Honors Program Attorney General’s 2025 Honors Program Deadline to Apply: Monday, August 11, 2025 The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is pleased to invite eligible candidates to apply to its 2025 Honors Program. The Honors Program is a yearly opportunity for qualified third-year law students (those graduating in the Spring of 2026) to apply for permanent, entry-level Assistant Attorney General (AAG) positions. Historically, the Honors Program culminates in offers of an AAG position to approximately 5 applicants. Those who receive offers will be placed into AAG positions starting in August/September of 2026. Offers are contingent upon passing the July 2026 Washington State Bar examination. Visit the AGO’s Honors Program website to learn more. To be considered for the program, apply on the Washington State Careers website. In addition to fully completing a profile on the careers website and responding to all supplemental questions, applicants must upload all required documents, preferably as PDFs. Additional information, such as writing samples and additional letters of recommendation, will be accepted but are not required. Required documents are: A letter of interest Resume Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) and Letter of recommendation Note: This is the ONLY document that can be provided separately; however, it must be received by the deadline date of August 11, 2025. The letter should be sent via email to HREmployment@atg.wa.gov If an applicant has ever served as an AGO Law Clerk, it is required that you provide a letter of recommendation from your AGO supervisor

FIND US AT LAW.SEATTLEU.EDU

phone (206) 398-4100  |  fax (206) 398-4123  |  email lawcareers@seattleu.edu

On-Campus Housing Opportunities for Law Students

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS Please read the below message from Housing & Residence Life about on-campus housing options for law students.  As you prepare for the upcoming academic year, Housing & Residence Life invites you to consider some affordable and convenient on-campus housing opportunities for law students.   Murphy Apartments: We have limited availability in the Murphy Apartments, primarily in single studio units. These spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are some details about the Murphy Studios:  Price: The semester price for a studio is $7,866 (approximately $1,960 per month).  Features: Each 310 sq. ft. studio is designed for single occupancy and includes a kitchen, furniture, utilities, and internet.  For more information about the Murphy Apartments, please visit our Murphy Apartments page.  Residence Hall Singles: In addition to the Murphy Apartments, we have limited single rooms available in the residence halls (Bellarmine, Campion, and Xavier). These rooms, which are located in our three traditional residential communities, are on higher floors with great views and will also be offered on a space-available basis. For those interested in an apartment, accepting a single room in a residence hall will ensure you have a place to live while remaining on the waitlist for the Murphy Apartments.  Additional Information about Residence Hall Singles: Price: The semester price for a single room is $6,577 (approximately $1,315 per month).  Furniture: Each room has one bed, a desk, and two wardrobes. The modular furniture can be rearranged to suit your comfort.  Our traditional halls have small community kitchens on each floor. Optional meal plans are also available for campus dining.   Single residence hall rooms do not have private bathrooms. Bathrooms are shared by all residents on the floor.   How to Apply for On-Campus Housing: If you are interested in living in the Murphy Apartments or a single residence hall room, please follow these steps to apply for housing:  Email Tyler Murphy, Assistant Director of Housing Services, at tmurphy1@seattleu.edu, indicating your preference (a Murphy single studio or a residence hall single). We will also ensure you are active in the Housing Portal.    Log in to the Housing Portal: You will need your SU email account, SU ID, and SU email account password.  To access the Housing Application, click “Complete a Housing Plan” on the right side of the screen after logging in.  Complete the Application: Apply for the 2025-2026 academic year.  If you have any issues accessing the portal after you are set up, please contact the Housing Office at housing@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6305.  Space on-campus is limited, so we recommend reaching out soon to secure your space. Winter Break Housing: Please note that winter break is not included in the semester housing charge.  Students can stay in residence over winter break (December 16 – January 3) for an additional $300 fee. Students who are not staying for winter break are welcome to leave their belongings in their rooms until they return for Spring Semester.    Vi Hilbert Hall Apartments and The Douglas Apartments:    We also want to highlight two fantastic housing options available to upper-division and graduate students: Vi Hilbert Hall Apartments and The Douglas Apartments. Both partner communities offer priority consideration for Seattle U students, and we encourage you to explore these options if you have not already done so.  The Douglas Apartments    Vi Hilbert Hall     Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. We welcome you to visit us in Campion 100, or you can contact us via phone or email using the information below. We wish you a successful rest of your semester!  Thank you,    HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY   901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-1090  Office: (206) 296-6305 | Email: housing@seattleu.edu

William L. Dwyer Inn of Court 2025-26 Student Membership Applications

Students who will be 3Ls or 4Ls during the 2025-26 academic year, are invited to apply for student membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. One of the Inn of Court’s functions is to serve as an educational and mentoring organization to law students who are dedicated to the pursuit of high-quality, ethical lawyering. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications for membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Wednesday, April 23 at 11:59 pm. A resume and letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn should be addressed and emailed to Prof. Kathryn Boling and Associate Dean Erin Fullner. ABOUT THE INN Inn membership is made up of judges, professors, law firm partners, defenders, prosecutors, and other lawyers with varying levels of practice experience. The Inn meets on the Seattle U campus the second Tuesday night of each of the nine months of the school year for dinner, networking, and a continuing legal education (CLE) presentation. Students are expected to attend every Tuesday evening meeting and are each assigned to one of seven sub-groups, called pupilages. Students work with the judges and lawyers in their pupilages to develop and help lead CLEs (each pupilage presents one CLE for the year). SELECTION CRITERIA This is a competitive process. There are up to seven spots available for Seattle University law students who will be 3Ls during the 2024-25 academic year. Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a thoughtful and compelling letter.

National Patent Law Interview Program

Loyola University-Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2025 Patent Law Interview Program. 

• Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6
• The registration deadline is Monday, April 14 at 9:59 p.m. Pacific - late registrations will not be accepted
• JD students graduating in December 2025 through May 2027 may register for the Patent Law Interview Program
• Patent bar eligibility is not required, although the vast majority of participating employers are seeking patent bar eligible students, particularly rising 2Ls

If interested, review the participation and eligibility instructions on the Patent Law Interview Program webpage, and then register to participate on the Flo Recruit website, which includes payment of a non-refundable $50 registration fee. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a FloRecruit account, which will allow you to review participating employers and their hiring criteria, upload application materials, and begin submitting applications.  

If you have questions, contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director, and Loyola Patent Law Program Liaison.