Evening with Equal Justice

Please join Seattle University’s Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) and Access to Justice Institute (ATJI) for the annual Evening With Equal Justice. The event provides the opportunity for law students to learn from attorneys practicing in a wide range of public interest and pro bono areas. 

This year’s Evening with Equal Justice will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a keynote address by Jorge Barón, Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Mr. Baron will speak about the importance of public interest lawyering in the current political climate.  

Attorneys are encouraged to attend the keynote address or join the program at 6:00 p.m. for networking with students.

Please RSVP by September 28.

Co-sponsored by the Public Interest Law Foundation, Access to Justice Institute, Center for Professional Development, Dean's Offices, and Student Bar Association.

Join a Washington State Bar Association Section!

RSVP for winter open sections night today

Join a WSBA Practice Section Today

New members of the bar, be sure to take advantage of the WSBA's offer to join a practice section for free in your first year of practice. You can take a tour of section member benefits, like free CLE programming and networking events, here.

There are nearly thirty sections to choose from, so fill out your membership form today.

Students, sections are open to you as well and they're a great way to get to know lawyers in the areas of practice you're considering.

Final Info on the Solo, Small & Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking & Career Fair

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK...
Networking allows you to do two important things: first, it allows you to gather information and advice; and second, it helps you develop professional relationships. Our hope is that you'll achieve both of these goals through the fair.

You’ve done your due diligence, you’ve researched the firms, and you’ve constructed great questions to ask of the attorneys, now you’re ready to NETWORK!

Make the most of this opportunity by connecting with as many attorneys as possible. Don’t limit yourselves to only those firms collecting resumes, that would be a mistake; every year students make connections with attorneys who weren’t seeking resumes, those connections lead to major opportunities. Ask the attorneys meaningful questions about their firms and practice areas, get contact information, follow-up, and stay in touch. This is an outstanding opportunity to make connections for the future and your participation in this event will play a critical role in your job search strategy this year, and into the future.

Review the Networking Top 10 on our webpage: http://www.law.seattleu.edu/Careers/Students/Informational_Interviewing.xml

We look forward to a fantastic event! For those of you who haven't yet registered, it's not too late to sign up through Symplicity, let's impress the attorneys with a phenomenal turnout!

Contact Erin Fullner (fullnere@seattleu.edu) with questions or to obtain a roster of participating firms.

4th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair
March 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Campion Ballroom

Preparing for the March 4th Small Firm Fair

Continue to check Symplicity as we add outstanding firms—Ahlers & Cressman, Saku Collins, Schulkin Rein, and other great additions will now be joining us.

On the day of the event please arrive in interview dress with resumes and business cards on hand. When you enter Campion Hall for the fair, check in at the student registration table to get a name tag before proceeding to the ballroom.

The purpose of this fair is to give you an opportunity to network with and gain knowledge from the 40+ firms and organizations in attendance. Do your due diligence and come prepared with strong questions for the attorneys.

BE PROACTIVE. Don’t limit yourselves to only those firms collecting resumes. This is an excellent chance to make connections for the future, be sure you talk with as many attorneys as possible.

We’re looking forward to a great event and hope you are as well. As the fair approaches please feel free to contact Erin Fullner fullnere@seattleu.edu with questions.

4th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair
March 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seattle University, Campion Ballroom

Labor and Employment Law Panel and Meet and Greet

Save the Date for Upcoming Labor and Employment Law Panel!

LELA and the ABA are co-sponsoring a Labor and Employment Law Panel and meet and greet on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Gallery.

Learn more about what a Labor or Employment Law practice is like, ask questions, and meet with attorneys in this area of law. Desserts will be served.

If you have specific questions or topics you would like covered, please email Susan Moriarty at marxs@seattleu.edu. More information about the panelists is forthcoming.

Finding Practitioners in Specific Areas of Law

You may want to look at the following websites as you search for a law firm that practices in a specific area of law of interest to you. Keep in mind that the firm may not have a mature practice in that area, but may have listed the subject due to a single case and a desire to attract similar business. Look further into the firm's website and Google lawyers for additional information about their experience.

www.martindale.com

www.lawperiscope.com

Practice Areas Thriving in the Down Economy

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/where_the_work_is/