Apply for Student Membership in the Dwyer Inn of Court

 

WILLIAM L. DWYER INN OF COURT STUDENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS   Current 2Ls are invited to apply for 2024-25 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 Friday, March 8 at 12 pm. A resume and letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn should be addressed and emailed to Deans Deborah Ahrens and 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 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 cover letter.   MEMBERSHIP DUES Student dues for 2024-25 will be covered by the Office of the Dean.

Loyola Patent Law Interview Program

 

2024 LOYOLA PATENT LAW INTERVIEW PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Virtual Interviews - Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19, 2024   Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hosting the 2024 Patent Law Interview Program.  Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19.  Last year over 100 employers, 165 law schools, and over 1000 law students from across the country participated in the program.   Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 27 at 11:59 pm Begin by reviewing participation and eligibility instructions on the Patent Law Interview Program webpage, and then register to participate here. Initial registration is easy - it requires basic contact, school, and class year information. It also includes a non-refundable $50 dollar registration fee that you will need to pay by credit card. Once you have registered, the Loyola Patent Law Program staff will send confirmation directly to the email address that you entered when registering for the program. Late registrations will not be accepted.   Student Eligibility JD Students graduating in December 2024 through May 2026 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.    Questions about the program? Review the Patent Law Program webpage or contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director, and Loyola Patent Law Program Liaison.

Huneke Fellowship

The Huneke Fellowship is an annual program administered by the Washington State Bar Association’s International Practice Section (IPS). The Fellowship is designed to provide real-world experience, networking opportunities, and modest financial assistance to a law student interested in the international practice of law. The Huneke Fellow will also have the opportunity to work directly with practitioners in the field of international law on IPS events and logistics. 

Each year the IPS awards one Huneke Fellowship, which includes a $1,000 stipend, to a current 1L or 2L student.

Each Huneke Fellow agrees to serve as the official student liaison of the IPS for the subsequent school year and is expected to:

• Act as the chief point of contact between the IPS and the law schools;
• Assist with the planning and execution of IPS initiatives such as the Mentor-Mentee Program, the Spring CLE event, and the Annual General Meeting;
• Publicize each IPS event at all three Washington state law schools; and
• Encourage interested law students to become IPS members and apply for the following year’s Fellowship.

Any current 1L or 2L attending law school in Washington State is eligible for the Huneke Fellowship.

The Huneke Fellowship was created to honor the memory of Rob Huneke, a dedicated and highly regarded international attorney who served for many years on the Executive Committee of the International Practice Section before passing away at a young age. Rob volunteered countless hours to improve the International Practice Section and the services it provided to section members, and was highly supportive of young lawyers trying to develop an international practice. More information regarding Rob Huneke and the history of the Fellowship is available on the following IPS webpage (please scroll down to “Huneke Fellowship”).

To apply for the Huneke Fellowship, please send a (i) cover letter (maximum 500 words), (ii) resume, (iii) law school transcript, and (iv) short writing sample (3-5 pages) to Elly Baxter by April 30, 2023.

King County Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Section Happy Hour

Law students and new lawyers, you are invited to join the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section for a virtual happy hour (non-CLE) on Thursday, October 28 @ 5pm via Zoom.

It’s hard to connect during these remote times, which is why the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section wants to reach out to law students and new practitioners with the opportunity to discuss careers in environmental and land use law.  

Join KCBA Environmental and Land Use members as they discuss their current practices, including the sometimes-rocky path to their current roles. The conversation will then open to attendees for questions and general discussion.

CLICK HERE to register. 

Learn more about KCBA's practice sections here, and consider joining as a student member.

Navy JAG Info Session, September 30 at Noon

Please join the Center for Professional Development and representatives from the US Navy on Thursday, September 30 from 12 – 1 pm for a virtual info session on Navy JAG careers. 

Email Erin Fullner by 5 pm on September 28 to RSVP. 

This event is open to all Seattle U law students.

This session will be a great opportunity to learn about Navy JAG service and gain insights on how to be a competitive candidate for the next application cycle.

If you're interested in learning about additional JAG opportunities, contact Dr. Fullner to join the JAG listserv.

Opportunities with the Washington State Attorney General's Office

Each fall the Office of the Attorney General conducts an Honors Program during which the AGO entertains applications from third-year law students and judicial clerks.  At the end of this process, the office extends offers of Assistant Attorney General positions to approximately 5 applicants.  In addition to the Honors Program for third-year law students, the AGO is recruiting second-year law students interested in serving as a volunteer law clerk next summer.

For 3Ls:  To apply and be considered for an Assistant Attorney General position commencing next fall via the Honors Program, interested applicants will need to apply by visiting the posting located HERE and follow the application directions.  The deadline to apply is August 22, 2021. Applications will be reviewed and invitations to interview will then be extended. 

For 2Ls:  To apply and be considered for a volunteer law clerk position next summer via the 2L Fall Law Clerk Recruitment Program, interested applicants will need to visit the posting and apply directly to it.  A link to the 2L posting is HERE.  The deadline to apply is September 6, 2021.  Applications will be reviewed and invitations to interview will then be extended. 

WSBA Solo & Small Conference FREE for Students and 2021 Grads of Law Schools in Washington State

To: All Students Attending Law School in Washington State and 2021 Graduates of WA Law Schools

The WSBA will present the 2021 Solo and Small Firm Conference in July in partnership with the WSBA Solo & Small Practice Section. This year’s Conference will be a two-day virtual program offered online as a live webinar July 30-31.

All current first year and second year law school students attending a law school in Washington State may register for this online program for free.  It’s an excellent opportunity to become more familiar with challenges and issues you may need to deal with if you become a solo/small firm practitioner.

Program Details:

The Resilient Law Firm: Adapt, Pivot and Thrive

2021 Solo and Small Firm Conference 

Dates:

Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, 2021 

Schedule:

Day 1 - Friday, July 30, 2021 
8:30 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
8:45 a.m. Webcast Begins
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break
4:15 p.m. Adjourn
4:30 p.m. Trivia and Networking Virtual Event

 

Day 2 - Saturday, July 31, 2021                     
8:30 a.m. Webcast Login Opens
8:45 a.m. Webcast Begins
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break                             
4:00 p.m. Adjourn 

The Conference features presentations by five national speakers; Paul Unger, Sam Glover, Sharon Nelson, John Simek, and Stuart Teicher in addition to speakers from Washington State. (Please click on each name for a hyperlink to further information about the speaker).

Program topics include:

• Legal innovation
• Cybersecurity tips for lawyers & cybersecurity for your firm and employees
• The resilient organization: thriving in challenging time
•  Reinventing justice
• Ethical issues involved in negative on-line reviews
• Legal tech tips, gadgets, apps and websites
• Perspectives from the Bench on virtual hearings and trials
• Managing your workload
• Marketing
• Lessons from COVID-19

The Conference presentations on Friday will be followed by a Virtual Trivia and Networking Event.

 To register and for further information about the July 30-31, 2021 WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference please contact Karend@wsba.org.  

Click here to download a fillable scholarship application by July 23.

Peggy Browning Fund 2021 Summer Fellowships

These are funded positions for 1Ls and 2Ls in labor-related organizations throughout the United States. If you're interested in social and economic justice through labor law, check out the information at www.peggybrowningfund.org.

New positions will be added throughout December. Applications are due January 15, 2021.

Peggy Browning alumni are eligible to re-apply. 

Register for the Moderate Means Practicum

If you have questions or need more information, contact the Moderate Means Program Staff Attorney Clay Wilson.

  

Get to Know Holland & Hart

GET TO KNOW HOLLAND & HART: A VIRTUAL EVENT FOR 1LS AND 2LS Tuesday, November 10, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM MST RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZM8KNL Interested in learning more about Holland & Hart, an AmLaw 200 firm with offices in the Mountain West and Washington, DC? We invite you to hear from our Managing Partner, Recruiting and Summer Program Chairs, Diversity & Inclusion Leaders, and Associates about what it is like to practice law at H&H. Join us for an informative session and get a glimpse into the work environment that makes H&H unique! DID YOU KNOW THAT HOLLAND & HART IS… Consistently ranked as a top 5 Mountain West firm by Vault (2017-2021) Located in some of the country’s most livable cities with close proximity to world class outdoor activities Mansfield Rule Plus Certified Named to Law 360’s list of Ceiling Smashers for firms with highest representation of female equity partners A “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” -  Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index A 10-time “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother (Hall of Fame) Committed to pro bono as demonstrated in its 100-hour legal pro bono and/or civic expectation for every attorney Dedicated to the communities it serves via the Holland & Hart Foundation, which supports hundreds of volunteer and service opportunities

ABA Business Law Section Spring Conference

EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS LAW KNOWLEDGE

BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

MEET LEADERS IN THE FIELD

PARTICIPATE IN SUBSTANTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Registration is free for law students.

To learn more, visit:
ambar.org/buslaw19 

Garvey Schubert Barer Home for Summer Happy Hour

RSVP to Deverie Robinson at drobinson@gsblaw.com no later than Friday, June 29th. (Add event to Outlook calendar)

Mock Interview Signup

Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program – Two Chances to Participate

Saturday, July 21
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, July 25
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
in CPD, Suite 200

RSVP now to reserve your spot for the upcoming Fall Alumni Mock Interview Program!  You will be paired with an alumni practitioner for a practice interview to help you prepare for upcoming interviews and develop your interviewing skills.  Each student will have a half-hour session with an interviewer – 20 minutes of interviewing and 10 minutes of feedback. Please prepare as if it were a real interview.  

Space is limited and time slots are first come, first served.  Please email your RSVP to Junsen Ohno (ohnoj@seattleu.edu) with your preferred time and a copy of your resume.

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.

Save the Date: Clerkship Kickoff

Photo by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash

If you plan to apply for post-graduate judicial clerkships this coming season, be sure to attend one of the two kickoff meetings:

• Tuesday, February 27, 2018: 12:00 - 1:00 pm in 328 or
• Tuesday, February 27, 2018: 5:00 - 6:00 pm in C1 

Attending a kickoff meeting is mandatory for clerkship applicants, so please contact Erin Fullner if you have a class or work conflict and need to explore makeup options.

Students who attend one of the kickoffs will have access to the clerkship program handbook and listserv the following week.

FAQs:

• What is a judicial clerkship? A judicial clerkship is a post-graduate position with a judge or justice, typically lasting one or two years. Not to be confused with judicial internships or externships, these positions are for lawyers, though applications are generally submitted while still in school. Clerkships are high-value opportunities that offer excellent preparation for practice. They are available at the state trial and appellate levels, in federal district and appellate courts, and often in other courts as well.
• When should I apply? Most applicants apply as 2Ls. Depending on the court, judges and justices will hire a year or more in advance. The "clerkship season" we are currently at the start of primarily focuses on clerkships with late summer/early fall 2019 start dates, though some federal courts are already advertising for 2020.
• Would I be a strong candidate? There are lots of different types of clerkships, so candidates should not count themselves out on grades alone. That said, some courts will require top grades and will strongly prefer candidates with law review/journal experience. Erin Fullner can help you evaluate which court(s) might be the best fit.
• If I've already begun applying for clerkships, is it too late to join the clerkship program? No! It's never to late to start taking advantage of the law school's clerkship application resources. Reach out today to help put together the strongest application strategy possible.
• Can alumni participate in the clerkship program? Yes. Please reach out to CPD.
• Who should I talk to if I want to decide if a clerkship is right for me? Erin Fullner is happy to talk through important considerations with you, and a number of Seattle U Law faculty have clerked and are excellent resources as well. 

WSBA Intellectual Property Scholarship

The Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property section offers an annual $2500 scholarship to a student who has a demonstrable interest in the practice of  intellectual property law (whether litigation or transactional work) in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret protection, arts and entertainment, advertising law, and/or the intellectual property aspects of business.

The successful student will be selected based on their overall academic record, performance in coursework related to intellectual property, and extracurricular activities, particularly those that relate to IP.  Preference will be given to upper level students.

Application Deadline and Announcement of the Scholarship

• Applications for the scholarship are due February 12, 2018
• All applications must include:
• A cover letter explaining their qualifications and merit
• Resume
• Law school transcript

Completed applications should be submitted to Dean Donna Claxton 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 scholarship recipient(s) will be presented with the award at the annual WSBA IP section meet and greet event, scheduled to be held on Friday, April 20th at 5:00 pm at the Washington Convention Center.

SEED IP Law Group Founder Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Seed IP Law Group Founders Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded each year to a Seattle University law student with a strong interest in the field of intellectual property law. Seed IP Law Group is one of the top-rated intellectual property law firms in the United States. The scholarship honors the firm’s founders, Dick Seed and Ben Berry, for their contribution to the law of intellectual property. As expressed by Bill Ferron of the Seed IP Law Group, “We think it’s very important to train the next generation of intellectual property attorneys so that we can continue to build on the legacy started by Ben Berry and Dick Seed. Only through strong support of higher education will our country continue to be a leader in the world.” The scholarship recipient receives $6,000.00.

Eligibility and Criteria of Selection for Scholarship

• Currently enrolled as a law student at Seattle University School of Law
• Have an undergraduate degree that qualifies you to sit for the USPTO Patent Agent Exam
• Well-developed interest in intellectual property and active participation in IP activities such as the Intellectual Property Law Society
• Preference will be given to 2 and 3Ls and students with strong technical and/or scientific backgrounds 

Application Deadline and Announcement of the Scholarship

• Applications for the scholarship are due February 12, 2018
• All applications must include: 
• A cover letter explaining the applicant’s qualifications and merit
• Resume
• Law school transcript that includes the grades through the Fall 2017 semester

Completed applications should be submitted to Dean Donna Claxton 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 scholarship recipient will be announced in late February and the recipient will be expected to attend a reception hosted by the firm in March.  

2017-2018 WSBA Construction Law Section Legal Writing Competition

The Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 legal writing competition for Washington law students.

AWARD DETAILS

1. First prize is $2,500
2. Second prize is $1,000
3. Awards will be paid to the law students directly
4. Submissions will be judged anonymously
5. Up to a maximum of five finalist submissions may be published in the section e-newsletter

ELIGIBILITY

1. 2L or 3L (in good standing as of October 15, 2017) at Seattle University School of Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, or University of Washington School of Law

Written submissions must address one of the two prompts below:

In 2015, the Appellate Court of Illinois in The Chicago Housing Authority v. Destefano and Partners, Ltd., 45 N.E. 3d 767, determined that indemnity, breach of contract and negligence claims against a design professional for damages arising out of violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) were pre-empted and thus barred by federal law. Take a position on whether this decision is a correct statement of federal pre-emption against design professionals (or others involved in the construction industry) and how a court in Washington might respond to the questions raised in this case.

Or

Take a position on whether City of Seattle Ordinances No. 124690 and No. 125368, Chapter 20.37 Seattle Municipal Code, mandating hiring from historically disadvantaged zip codes, are a legal means of spending public money.

And must be:

• No more than 2,200 words
• Double-spaced
• Times New Roman, 12-point font
• Clear, concise, cogent, and interesting in substance and style
• The original work of the submitter, and shall not have been previously published
• The submitter may consult with law school faculty and librarians to aid in the preparation of the submission, but the legal assessment and writing must be that of the submitter
• Cover letters will not be accepted; identifying information shall only include the student’s name, prospective graduation date, mailing address, email address, and phone number

Submissions must be received by March 16, 2018 at noon via email, mail, or hand delivery:

Email: tom.wolfendale@klgates.com
Mail: Thomas H. Wolfendale, 925 Fourth Ave., Ste. 2900, Seattle, WA 98104

Scrofano Law PC Aspiring Public Defender Scholarship

Scrofano Law PC, has established a $1,500 annual scholarship for law students interested in pursuing a career as a public defender.

The Scrofano Law PC Aspiring Public Defender Scholarship has a June 1 application deadline.  The application requires a resume, transcript, and written proof of an internship or externship with a public defender's office, as well as an essay.

Moderate Means Practicum

Build practical legal skills! Seattle University's Moderate Means Practicum (LPRC-425-A, 3 Credits; Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:45) is open to all 2 and 3Ls.

The Statewide Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a joint venture between the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State law schools. The goal of the program is to increase access to civil legal services by people of moderate means who cannot afford an attorney but make too much money to qualify for traditional legal aid services. The program is focused on the areas of family, housing and consumer law.

Law students participating in the practicum will interview potential clients by telephone to collect information and evaluate their cases. Students have the opportunity to interview many different clients with a broad array of legal issues. Qualifying cases will be referred by students to participating attorneys who have agreed to represent MMP clients for a reduced fee.

Benefits to students include:

• Hands-on experience interviewing clients
• Training in substantive legal issues, issue-spotting, interviewing skills and ethics
• Instruction on how to use the Legal Server database, which is used by most of the civil legal aid organizations in Washington State as well as the SU Law clinics
• Supervision and mentoring by experienced attorneys
• The satisfaction of helping moderate income individuals who otherwise might not receive any legal help at all

The total time commitment is eight hours a week. If you have questions or would like additional information please email Clay Wilson.