NW MINORITY JOB FAIR DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline to apply for positions at the Northwest Minority Job Fair has been extended until the morning of Friday, August 1. Do not wait until the last minute because the exact time the system will stop accepting applications has not been disclosed.  Get details here.

OCI Bidding for All Sessions Begins Today!

Students may begin to submit their applications to OCI employers on Symplicity TODAY.  Applications may be made for employers in Sessions 1, 2 & 3. While there is no advantage to submitting your application immediately, be aware of deadlines for each session.  The deadline to apply to employers in Session 1 is Monday, August 11 at NOON. Don’t forget, the CPD is available to review your application materials before you apply! 

Happy Hour Presented by the KCBA Young Lawyers Division and Washington Arbitration & Mediation Service

The KCBA Young Lawyers Division and Washington Arbitration & Mediation Service (WAMS) are proud to present a free happy hour: Thursday, July 24, 2014, 5:00-7:00 pm at the WAMS office (600 University Street, Suite 900, Seattle).

 

WAMS will generously provide free drinks and appetizers to all attendees. Take advantage of this opportunity to network, get to know your peers, and check out the WAMS office.

To help the organizers order enough food and drinks for everyone, please RSVP by email to Chelsea Harris.

OCI Information Session Recording

If you missed the OCI info session earlier this week, you can view it here in CPD's media library.

KCBA Young Lawyers Division Free CLE

The KCBA Young Lawyers Division is proud to present a free afternoon CLE: Managing Client Expectations in Mediation (1.00 General CLE Credit). Thursday, July 24, 2014, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., WAMS, 600 University Street, Suite 900, Seattle. Presented by: Michele Sales, Mediator, Arbitrator.

Program Details

This program will discuss the importance of managing client dollars and expectations before and during mediation, with tips for valuing your case and timing the mediation session.

Michele Sales

A full-time mediator and arbitrator through WAMS, Ms. Sales has a primary mediation practice focus on employment-based disputes and serious personal injury claims. She in an experienced litigator in Superior and Federal courts, having tried liability and personal injury cases lasting four weeks or more. She has served as an instructor for mediation, negotiation and trial skills seminars sponsored by Washington State Association of Justice, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, the Defense Research Institute and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Happy Hour

Even if you can’t make the CLE make sure to stop by the WAMS office for this month’s free happy hour, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. This is a great chance to network and enjoy free drinks and appetizers with your peers. Please let me know if you are planning on attending this happy hour so that we can order sufficient food and drinks for everyone! Also a big thank you goes out to WAMS for generously agreeing to host and sponsor this CLE and happy hour!

This CLE will not be streamed or recorded. It will only be available in person.
Please RSVP by email to chelseah@kcba.org and specify if you will be attending the CLE, the happy hour or both.

School of Law Alumni Board Nominations

Seattle University School of Law Alumni Board
Nominations for 2014 - 2017

Seattle University School of Law’s alumni board, LAB, is seeking new members to join the Board for the 2014 - 2017 term.

The mission of the Law Alumni Board (LAB) is to protect and enhance the strength of Seattle University School of Law’s academic and professional development programs, to promote and extend the positive profile of the School of Law, to support students and alumni in achieving their professional goals, and to ensure the fulfillment of the School of Law’s mission to educate powerful advocates for justice.

The LAB is an active, working board and meets at least four times per year. The first meeting of the year will be on September 10 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in Sullivan Hall. Each LAB member serves a three-year term, with the possibility of renewing for one additional year. Every member of LAB serves on one or more of the following committees:  Development, Mentoring and Professional Development, Outreach, and Strategic planning. More information about the LAB and its committees can be found here.

If you are interested in joining the LAB, please complete and submit the application form by August 4, 2014.

An Evening with Justice Yu

Perkins Coie will host an evening with Justice Mary Yu, Tuesday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m., at their downtown Seattle office (1201 Third Ave., Ste. 4900). Please RSVP by July 22.

 

 

Washington State Attorney General's Open House

Attorney General Bob Ferguson will host an open house in his Olympia/Tumwater office for those who wish to learn more about the office and how to apply for attorney positions.  This event is open to all current and incoming 3Ls, judicial clerks, and licensed attorneys.

On Campus Interview (OCI) Information Session

Attention rising 2Ls and 3Ls: CPD will host an On Campus Interview (OCI) Information Session on Tuesday, July 15 at 5:00 pm in Room 110. OCI is an excellent way for rising 2Ls to apply for summer associate and law clerk positions for summer 2015 and for rising 3Ls to apply for post-grad jobs. Evening and joint JD students, you may apply to OCI employers as a rising 2L in both your 2 and 3L year, and for post-grad positions when you're a rising 4L. There are firm and government opportunities available, so please review the OCI information on Symplicity, which opened for student viewing on July 1.

At the session, we will cover tips for your application materials, the mechanics of how to submit applications through Symplicity (OCI applications are completed online), and an overview of the "bidding" and interview process. The OCI process is competitive, so planning ahead will help give you an edge!

Northwest Minority Job Fair

Student registration is now open until July 21.  Registration is free for students and all expenses are paid by the participating employers. Visit www.nwmjf.org for more information.

CPD Interviewing Information Session

Please join CPD for a seminar on effective interviewing skills on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 109. We will provide strategies for tackling difficult interview questions (including those tricky behavioral interviewing questions), tips on how to answer the ubiquitous "Tell me about yourself" interview opener, ideas for crafting great questions for your interviewers, and more. We look forward to seeing you there. Light snacks provided.

2014 Public Interest Law Fellowship Panel

Interested in a post-graduate public interest fellowship? Attend the panel and discussion followed by a networking reception. Come learn more about the process of applying for postgraduate public interest law fellowships, including Equal Justice Works Fellowships, EJW AmeriCorps Legal Fellowships, Presidential Management Fellowships, and other opportunities. Whether you are in the process of applying for a fellowship or just want to learn more about this unique and rewarding way to launch your public interest career, this panel and networking reception with current and former fellows is for you.

Monday, July 21, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Seattle University School of Law
Sullivan Hall, Room C5
901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA

RSVP by Wednesday, July 16th with Jennifer Werdell at werdellj@seattleu.edu.

Spokane-area students: Videoconference feed available at Gonzaga University School of Law, Center for Law & Public Service.

Sponsored by the WA Access to Justice Board Leadership Development Committee. Questions? Please contact werdellj@seattleu.edu.

Job Search Strategies Seminar

Attention rising 3Ls and recent graduates: please join us for a job search strategies seminar on Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 pm in Room 109. This will be a helpful refresher on networking and job search tips, and will also cover new material on how to best take advantage of membership in local bar associations and professional organizations. No RSVP is necessary. Light snacks will be provided.

Behind the Scenes OCI Info Session at Perkins Coie

For those students planning to participate in OCI, please make sure to attend a behind the scenes information session at Perkins Coie on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Perkins Coie's downtown Seattle office (1201 Third Ave, 49th Floor).

Members of the Perkins Coie recruiting team will share the scoop on on-campus and callback interviews, followed by a reception with members of the hiring and diversity committees at 5:30. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about what firms are really looking for! RSVP by July 21 to LawSchoolInfo@perkinscoie.com

Low Bono and Solo Initiative Monthly Series

If you're interested in solo or low bono practice, be sure to attend the upcoming workshops through the law school's Low Bono and Solo Initiative. Monthly sessions are free and hosted by Stan Perkins '85 at the Law Offices of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, 1800 9th Ave., Ste. 1630, Seattle.

RSVP for the May and June sessions!

May: Marketing and Business Development
Thursday, May 29, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
RSVP online
Attend this workshop for an opportunity to ask questions and learn about tried and true approaches to marketing your practice, developing business, and getting client referrals.

 

June: Legal Research Refresher

Thursday, June 26, 2014

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

RSVP online

This brown-bag workshop will cover best practices for brief writing and tips on how to do quality, low-cost research effectively and efficiently.

Coast Guard JAG Opportunities

The Coast Guard has a continuing need for attorneys. To help meet this need, qualified 3Ls and alumni are encouraged to apply for Direct Commission Lawyer (DCL) positions for 2015.

 

Selected DCLs are commissioned as Lieutenants and sign a four-year active duty contract with the Coast Guard. DCLs will attend a five-week Direct Commission Officer Courst at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, followed by a two-week Operations Orientation and ten-week Basic Lawyer Course at the Naval Justice Schol in Newport, RI. Judge advocates will then be assigned based on the needs of the service.

 

The application deadline is August 18. Please contact Erin Fullner for additional information and visit the Coast Guard careers webpage.  

Free CLE: Institutional Racism and Lawyer Responsibilities

The King County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division is pleased to present a free afternoon CLE (1.00 CLE credit pending) on Thursday, May 22, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the KCBA Offices - 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 (conference room 2-3).

Evaluating Premises Liability: Slip, Trip & Falls

Presented by

John Bolig, R.A., LEED AP

RimkusConsulting Group, Inc.

 

Following the program there will be a YLD happy hour at Trace - 1112 4th Avenue, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Program attendees will enjoy free drinks and appetizers and a chance to network.

YLD Happy Hour presented by Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Professional Headshots for a Dollar!

Gone are the days of closely cropping a photo from your sister's wedding (since it's the only picture of you in a suit) to use on your LinkedIn profile. For just $1 you can get a headshot that will be perfect for LinkedIn.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 9), from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the law school courtroom, the Student Bar Association will host a professional headshots event. Hope you can make it!

Clerkship Program Info Sessions

State judicial clerkship season is upon us! If you're interested in learning more about how to apply for post-graduate clerkships at the Washington State Supreme Court or Washington State Court of Appeals (as well as courts in other states), be sure to attend one of the two upcoming clerkship program info sessions: Monday, April 7 from 5:15 to 6:00 pm in room 110 or Wednesday, April 9 from 12:00 to 12:45 pm in room 110. If both of the meeting times conflict with your class schedule, please let Erin Fullner know; CPD will work to schedule a make-up session if needed.

At the info session you'll get a clerkship application handbook, learn the ins and outs of the intricate clerkship application process, and have the opportunity to join the clerkship program listserv.

For those interested in federal clerkships who have not yet had a clerkship meeting with CPD, that application season is well underway. There may still be an opportunity to apply to positions, so please join us at the info session, but the focus at this point will mainly be state appellate clerkships.

If you're not sure whether a clerkship is right for you, attend the meeting to learn a bit more. If you're an especially strong writer, a judicial clerkship could be a great fit for you.

A word of clarification: Judicial clerkships are different from judicial externships. While externships are student positions where you can work for a judge for class credit, clerkships are post-graduate, paid positions. They usually last one to two years and are typically done during the first year or two after graduation from law school. Clerkship applications sent out this spring/summer (2014) will be for positions that begin in the fall of 2015, as a result, 2Ls are especially encouraged to apply at this time. 3 and 4Ls are also welcome to attend the info meeting and apply, but keep in mind that applying at this point would likely create a gap year after graduation. 1Ls, feel free to schedule an appointment with Erin Fullner to get preliminary information about the judicial clerkship process, especially if you think you'd be a good candidate for a clerkship in federal court, but there's no need to attend an info session at this point.

JAG Listserv

If you're interested in learning more about JAG opportunities, please contact Erin Fullner to be added to CPD's JAG listserv so you can be kept apprised of JAG-related events.

We regularly invite JAGs to campus for presentations and interviewing and there are also opportunities to visit local military installations for open houses and public court proceedings.

Don't miss out!

Business Development 101

This cutting edge program will demonstrate how you can build a law practice successfully and ethically.  You will hear some of the best tips and techniques to connect with potential clients and referral sources, maximize marketing opportunities within your comfort areas, learn the importance branding your practice, identify creative ways to expand your practice, navigate the ethical uses of social media, and create higher visibility for your law firm.  You have limited dollars to spend on client development activities; sign up for this program to learn what will work for you. 

• March 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the law school
• 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits pending

Click on the link below for details, registration, and the day's agenda:
Business Development 101: Tools and Techniques to Build a Successful Law Practice

Working with Clients with Mental Health Issues, a Lawyering in a Diverse World Workshop

This Lawyering in a Diverse World session is geared to give you practical tools for working with clients with mental health issues. Merf Ehman, staff attorney with Columbia Legal Services, will introduce interviewing and advocacy skills for effectively working with clients with mental health issues. And our own Kerri Kline, Seattle University Community Counseling graduate student, in collaboration with Dr. William O'Connell, Associate Professor in the Seattle University College of Education's Department of Counseling and School Psychology, will provide an overview of common mental health diagnoses within marginalized communities.

• Working with Clients with Mental Health Issues
• Friday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room 110
• Please RSVP online

If you have questions about this event, please contact Diana Singleton, Access to Justice Institute.

Register for the Small Firm Fair

Be sure to sign up in Symplicity for the annual Small Firm Fair! The event will take place Monday evening, March 10 and is open to all SU law students.

 

We've posted a list of participating firms and organizations on Symplicity and will continue to add to the list. This year's lineup includes an outstanding group of solo, small, and mid-sized firms as well as organizations that serve small practices.

 

Please contact Bahareh Samanian or Erin Fullner if you have questions.

KCBA Young Lawyers Division Bridging the Gap CLE

BRIDGING THE GAP

Presented by KCBA Young Lawyers Division

 

March 7, 2014

Rainier Square Conference Center, 1301 Fifth Avenue, 3^rd Floor Atrium, Seattle

 Low-cost practical skills to help prepare new lawyers for success in their legal careers, regardless of practice area

6.00 General CLE Credits; 1.00 Ethics CLE Credit

Click here for Registration

• Registration fee is only $95.00
• Lunch is provided – sponsored by Principal Financial Group
• Enter the drawing for a chance to win a set of Bose Wireless Speakers – sponsored by LawPay
• Opportunity to network
• And more!

The agenda includes presentations on immigration, trust and estates, contracts, pro bono opportunities, tradmark law, litigation for small business clients, social media for legal marketing, key elements of a successful practice, and more!

Loyola Patent Interview Program

Loyola University Chicago School of law is hosting the 2013 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 in Chicago, Illinois.  This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L and 3L students, and students in Intellectual Property LLM programs. 

Last year roughly 125 employers, 190 law schools, and 1,700 law students from across the country participated in the program.  The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and transcripts to bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the materials of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program.  Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program.  You do not need to be patent bar eligible to register, although the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students.

For more information on the program, please refer to the Loyola Patent Program website at: http://www.luc.edu/law/career/patent_students.html.

Online student registration for this year’s Patent Law Interview Program will begin on Monday, February 10 and close on Monday, March 3. 

CPD will pay the registration fee for any attending students.

2014 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP COMPETITIONS

2014 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP COMPETITIONS

SPONSORED BY

THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AND
THE KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

TWO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - $6,000.00 each

DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, APRIL 4, @ 12:00 NOON

Below is information about two summer clerkship opportunities for non-graduating students (including 1L students).

The two scholarships are sponsored by the Labor and Employment Sections of the WSBA and the KCBA, respectively.  The clerkship awards fund summer employment with a public interest component in the labor and employment law field.  You can find the detailed application Guidelines on the Labor and Employment Law (LELA) TWEN site.  If you are interested, review the guidelines and prepare now by contacting the potential placement organization where you would like to gain experience and interviewing to determine if it is willing to host you for summer employment if you win one of the two summer clerkship competitions.  The best news is that when the potential employers understand that the student’s salary is paid for, they are thrilled and often jump at the chance to have a fully-funded summer employee, providing you with the incredible opportunity to gain experience in the field!

Interested students should: 

1.    Read the Guidelines posted on the Labor and Employment Law (LELA) TWEN site.

2.    Decide on the qualifying agency that you would like to work for.  (The Guidelines include a list of qualifying agencies.  If an organization of your choice does not appear on the list, however, inquire with Professor Natasha Martin or Professor Charlotte Garden to determine whether the agency meets the requirements for acceptable placements set forth in the Guidelines.

3.    Interview with your chosen agency and verify that, if you win one of the awards, it will allow you to work there fully funded this summer. Then submit your application by 12:00 NOON on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014. (Candidates submit only one application which is considered for both awards by the selection committee.)

For further information, see the LELA TWEN site or contact the Labor and Employment Law Faculty Members, Advisor Professor Natasha Martin (nmartin@seattleu.edu) as well as  Professor Charlotte Garden (gardenc@seattleu.edu). 

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Speed Networking Event

The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL) Speed Networking Event is a great way to make contact and build relationships with practicing attorneys.

It will be held on Wednesday, March 12th from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Second Floor Gallery.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP in advance in Symplicity, under the Events section.

Law & War: An International Humanitarian Law Workshop

Dates: Saturday, March 1—Sunday, March 2, 2014

Deadline: Registration ends by Monday, February 24, 2014

Location: American Red Cross, Seattle Office
1900 25th Ave South; Seattle, WA 98114
 

Content: This workshop features lectures and hands-on exercises that guide
participants through an intensive examination of International
Humanitarian Law (IHL) with a focus on its application to combatants
and civilians. Sessions will be led by law professors, military
professionals, and non-governmental organizations. Topics include:
- Protections for individuals under IHL
- Means and Methods of Warfare
- Enforcement IHL
- Non-state Actors
- Direct Participation in Hostilities
- Targeted Killings
 

Eligibility: The workshop is available to full– and part–time law students who are
attending a U.S. or Canadian law school as of the date of the program.
Students will be expected to attend all sessions of the entire program.
Students who complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of
Completion.

Costs: Participants will be asked to pay a $20 non-refundable fee for the
workshop, the course materials, morning refreshments, lunches, and an
evening reception on Saturday, March 1st. Students will be responsible
for their own transportation and lodging.

Registration: Submit your registration by visiting
http://tinyurl.com/lawandwarworkshop
Registration is limited so please sign
up early to make sure you get a spot!
 

For additional information, please contact:
American Red Cross
Cody Austin, International Services Coordinator
Cody.austin@redcross.org or 206.726.3554

Beyond Grades: How to Distinguish Yourself

Ken Payson is Davis Wright Tremaine’s Seattle office hiring partner, and he has been actively involved in the Asian Bar Association of Washington, the Washington State Minority & Justice Commission, and the Minority Bar Associations of Washington.  His practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws.  Mr. Payson has nearly a dozen years of experience in law firm hiring, and he will share his views on what makes an applicant stand out.  He will talk about looking beyond grades and developing other important personal and professional attributes.  He will also discuss the importance of volunteer activity, pro bono work, and service to the profession.  

Monday, February 10th, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C5. RSVP in Symplicity.

First Year Law Student Reception - Hosted by Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt - Seattle
First-Year Law Student Reception

We would like to invite you, as a first-year law student, to participate in our Seattle Area First-Year Law Student Reception.  This reception will provide you with the opportunity to visit our office and learn about the recruiting and interviewing process from our attorneys, including members of our Hiring Committee.  A panel presentation will take place from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception where you can mingle with our colleagues and some of your fellow alumni.

Thursday, March 6, 2014
5:00 – 6:30 P.M.

Presented in the Seattle
office of
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
1420 5th Ave., Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101

Parking for the US Bank Centre will be validated for each vehicle.  We encourage students to carpool.  Please bring your parking ticket to the registration desk. 
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided

Please contact Emily von Seele to participate in this reception.  The deadline to sign up is no later than Monday, February 24. Also, if you are IP with an electrical engineering or chemical engineering background, please mention it in your RSVP.

Space is limited!

Winter Tax Open House - KPMG Seattle

“I love what I do” is a common phrase we hear within the KPMG tax practice. Come find out if you will love a career with KPMG tax at our Winter Tax Open House on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2014. Join us for a morning of networking and fun. Leaders from our tax practice will discuss the various career paths within the tax field and opportunities for students to get involved. There will be plenty of professionals on hand to answer your questions about KPMG’s tax practices, summer leadership programs and internship opportunities.

Date	Friday, February 14, 2014
Time	9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Location	KPMG Seattle Office 1918 Eighth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Who Should Attend

Accounting students who are interested in learning more about opportunities in tax.

Attendees do not need to know for sure if Tax is for them.

RSVP

Reserve your spot at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com by February 5.

Questions?

Contact our recruiting team at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com.

1L Diversity Mock Interview Event

The key to getting any job is establishing a rapport and intelligently explaining your credentials in an interview. Fortunately, this is a learned skill. Take advantage of this opportunity to interview with local attorneys. The Mock Interview Program is a fantastic way to practice your interviewing skills, gain valuable feedback, and to make connections with established attorneys.

This event is being sponsored by the WSBA Committee for Diversity and will focus on students applying to the minority clerkship programs. It will take place on February 13th, in the CPD offices.

Interview times are available at 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00. Please email Emily von Seele to sign up for your preferred time. We will make every effort to accommodate schedules, but can make no guarantees that you will get your first choice. The event is limited to 30 students, so sign up quickly!

Air Force JAG Interviews

A representative from the Air Force JAG will be on campus on Monday, March 3rd to conduct informational interviews with interested students. If you have been considering a career in JAG, or are just curious and would like to learn a little more about the program, this is the perfect opportunity to get the inside information.

If you are interested in setting up an interview time, please contact Erin Fullner.

Fenwick & West 1L Reception

Fenwick & West wants to meet
YOU!

Date: January 27, 2014
Time: 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Location: Fenwick & West LLP
1191 2nd Ave. Floor 10
Seattle, WA 98101

We look forward to meeting first year law students
seeking an exciting career in the
technology and life sciences practices.

Corporate - Intellectual Property - Litigation - Tax
A representative from Fenwick’s San Francisco and
Mountain View offices will be joining us for the evening.

We hope you will join us for drinks, appetizers
and an interactive discussion about your career
and our practice!

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by January 20
to Tory Frol at tfrol@fenwick.com

Air Force JAG Open House

The McChord Field Legal Office is happy to announce that we will be hosting our JAG Open House on February 7, 2014.  This is a full day event taking place on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.  This is a great opportunity to meet current Judge Advocates and ask questions.  Students will arrive at 9:00AM and be brought to the legal office to meet the McChord Air Force Base Staff Judge Advocate, learn about the 62nd Airlift Wing Mission, learn more about the application process, benefits, JAG responsibilities and opportunities as well as hear from a squadron commander.  There will be a Q&A portion and we will be eating lunch on McChord Field.  We will close the day with a tour of the base and a static C-17. Students will be ready to leave around 3:00PM.

February 7, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00PM at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

RSVPs and questions can be emailed to Capt Christine Kugele, christine.kugele.2@us.af.mil. 

Attorney General Info Session

Representatives from the Washington State Attorney General's office will be on campus to discuss the details of their summer program with interested students. Program requirements, deadlines and opportunities will all be covered during this session, and students also will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Wednesday, January 22, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C5. RSVP in Symplicity.

DC Info Session

Interested in spending the summer in DC? Don't miss the DC Info Session! Get all of the info concerning program requirements, classes, internship availability and deadlines in one spot! Not to be missed! And don't forget - the program deadline is January 31st.

Thursday, January 16, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Room 109. RSVP in Symplicity.

Attorney General Open House

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The mission of the Office is to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies and citizens of the state of Washington. The Office is comprised of over 500 attorneys and 600 professional staff.

Please join Attorney General Bob Ferguson on
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
in the AGO’s downtown Seattle office at
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
(Bank of America, Fifth Avenue Plaza Bldg.)

Assistant Attorneys General from many of the AGO’s divisions will be in attendance to speak about opportunities that exist within their divisions and the AGO. Information about the Office’s volunteer law clerk recruitment program for first and second year law students will also be available.

Applications Are Being Accepted for the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Summer Program

1Ls - Applications are now being accepted for the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Summer Program.

The externship program is designed to give students a meaningful experience and exposure to our law practice. It is an excellent way to become acquainted with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, pursue an interest in criminal law, and determine whether trial practice is a future career path. The extern positions are unpaid, but many law schools offer credit for externship programs.

Externs will be assigned to one or more deputies and assigned to a unit in the Criminal Division. Descriptions of these units can be viewed here.

Duties may include witness contact, coordination and interviews; legal research and writing; and general preparation and support during trial.

Additional details and application instructions can be found on Symplicity under Job #4756.

Application Deadline is January 10th.

Peggy Browning Fund 2014 Summer Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for the Peggy Browning Fund's 2014 Summer Fellowship. These positions are open to 1L and 2L students, with a deadline of January 17th.

Please see Job #4729 on Symplicity.

About the Program:

Our core program is the Summer Fellowship Program, which is comprised of a 10-week fellowship during the summer months at labor-related organizations around the country.  In 2014, we will support between 60 and 70 funded summer fellowships, plus one part-time funded School-Year Fellowship at the Chicago Newspaper Guild for 2014 - 2015.

The Summer Fellowship Program provides stipends to 1st and 2nd year law students who dedicate this time to advancing the cause of workers' rights.  We routinely collaborate with 130 participating law schools and selected mentor organizations nationwide.

Summer Fellowship stipends will be a minimum of $5,000 per student for the ten-week employment period.  In many cases, mentor organizations will supplement the stipend. (See each fellowships description for details)

We recruit interested students and work closely with our mentor organizations to ensure that each fellow will experience unique and challenging work assignments.   Our strong relationships with leading national labor leaders, labor attorneys and labor law professors make our fellowship program the preeminent of its kind.
Peggy Browning Fellows gain the practical skills required to represent workers.  They enjoy opportunities to network with their peers and leaders in the field of public interest labor law.  The mentor organizations and their clients benefit from the services provided by this talented and commited group.

Since our beginning in 1997, we have placed over 500 law students in highly competitive fellowship positions with unions, worker centers, the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority and union-side law firms.  Peggy Browning Fellows have advocated for thousands of workers and their families nationwide.  More than 120 Peggy Browning Alumni are currently working in workers' rights labor law or public interest law.

Northwest Public Service Career Fair

Registration is now open for the 2014 Northwest Public Service Career Fair. This job fair takes place every year in Seattle and in Portland, and is a fantastic way to secure positions in public interest.

Check out the fair website to see which employers will be participating and holding interviews this year. Remember - the deadline to register and to apply for an interview is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 13th.

Table Talk registration will be open through the day of the actual event, but if you are interested in requesting a formal interview with any of the firms, you MUST submit all requested application materials by January 13th.

Registration information and application instructions can be found on the fair website.

DC Summer Internships

If you plan to take part in our Summer in DC Program sure to keep an eye on our DC page for summer internship options. New ones are being added regularly, so it's important to check back.

The program has an application deadline of January 31, 2014, but a few of the internships have earlier individual deadlines.

One to keep an eye on is the internship with the American Constitutional Society for Law and Policy (Job #4671 on Symplicity). It's a great position with a December 15th deadline.

1L Diversity Reception: Save the Date

K&L Gates will host a diversity reception for 1Ls on January 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at their downtown Seattle office (925 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900).

Federal Judicial Clerkships

2Ls planning to apply for federal judicial clerkships with terms beginning in 2015, if you haven't yet, please touch base with Erin Fullner. The Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) has officially de-linked from the Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan. Judges are free to accept online applications from law students at any time, federal clerkship candidates should apply as early as possible. Additional information is available at OSCAR's blog.

If you're not sure whether you should apply for federal clerkships and would like to discuss whether you'd be a strong candidate, please contact Erin Fullner.

State appellate clerkship applications will be on a later timeline. CPD will host a state appellate clerkship info meeting in early spring for those who plan to apply for positions in state supreme courts and state courts of appeals.

Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship

The Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program (PSAMFP) is designed to provide summer associate opportunities to minority first-year law students from the University of Washington and Seattle University Schools of Law. Students who are chosen to participate as Fellows in this highly competitive program will be placed as first-year summer associates with one of the program’s participating employers. The program is based on the National Minority Clerkship Program, which was designed and endorsed by the American Bar Association Commission on Opportunities for Minorities in the Profession. The PSAMFP was founded by representatives from interested law firms, the Loren Miller and Hispanic Bar Associations, and the two local law schools. It has been endorsed by the Asian, Hispanic, Northwest Indian, and Seattle-King County Bar Associations, and by the University of Washington and Seattle University Law School Alumni Associations. In 1997, the PSAMFP (previously the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program/PSAMCP) received the WSBA’s Affirmative Action Award, “in recognition of the Program’s contributions in creating and advancing career opportunities for minorities in the legal profession.” The program was renamed in 2010 to better reflect its similarities with other private law firm fellowship programs.

The program’s pilot year was 1991, and the summer of 2014 will mark the PSAMFP’s twenty-fourth year.

Reasons for the Program:

• The program was started in response to various surveys, including a National Law Journal survey, showing that the level of minority lawyer involvement as associates and partners in major Seattle law firms had not increased significantly over the previous decade.

• The PSAMFP is designed to identify students whose background, academic and otherwise, tends to predict successful career performance, and to provide those students with the opportunity to work in a major law firm or corporate law department environment.

• Students who have the opportunity to work in a law firm or in-house legal department following their first year will gain a better appreciation of the legal profession and practice. These Fellowships offer first-year law students experiences that will assist them with their second-year studies, and in their pursuit of opportunities for employment for the following summer.

Program details, timeline and application instructions can be found on Symplicity. Check out job #4603

The application deadline is NOON on January 22nd. 

DC Info Session

Interested in spending the summer in DC? Come hear all about our fantastic DC program - classes, internships, housing, etc will all be covered in this info session. If you are curious about how you can spend the summer in DC, be sure to attend!

Thursday, November 14, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C5.

RSVP in Symplicity.

1L Diversity Fellowship Meet & Greet

The Annual Diversity Fellowship Meet & Greet offers students the opportunity to speak directly with firms about their individual 1L diversity programs and to learn more information about program details and application instructions. If you are considering applying to diversity programs, in December and January, this event is not to be missed.

Thursday, November 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Second Floor Gallery. Dress is business professional.

RSVP in Symplicity.

Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program Info Session

Representatives from the Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program will be on campus to discuss program details and deadlines, as well as to answer questions from interested students. If you have any interest in applying to this hiring program, PLEASE plan to attend this session.

Wednesday, November 20th, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery.

RSVP in Symplicity.

Resume and Cover Letter Seminar

What makes a legal resume different from a business resume? How can I set my cover letter apart from the rest?

These are not uncommon questions, and just a couple of the points that will be covered in this seminar. Learn how to properly craft your application materials to speak to your strengths.

Don't miss this important seminar! Let us help you to get a good start on your December and January applications.

Thursday, October 31st, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C5. RSVP in Symplicity.

Air Force JAG Informational Interviews

A representative from the Air Force JAG will be on campus in November to conduct informational interviews with interested students. If you are at all interested in learning more about a career in JAG, this is a fantastic opportunity!

The interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 6th in the CPD office. Please email Emily von Seele to schedule an interview time.

Air Force JAG Open House

If you're interested pursuing JAG, or are just interested in learning more about it, be sure to attend the Air Force JAG Open House at McChord Air Force Base.

The event will take place on November 1st, and interested students need to RSVP to Lt. Christine E. Kugele by October 30th.

Schedule of Events – McChord Legal Office Open House
1 November 2013

9:00 AM – Pick-Up at Main Gate and Tour of Legal Office
9:45 AM – Staff Judge Advocate Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – 62d Airlift WingMission Brief
10:30 AM – JAG Responsibilities& Opportunities
11:00 AM – Squadron Commander Discussion
11:30 AM– Lunch
12:30 PM– Paralegal Teaming Discussion
1:00 PM - Application Process and Benefits
(Breakout Sessions for ROTC students and law students)
1:30 PM – Tour of Base
2:00 PM– Tour of C-17
3:00 PM – Departure at Main Gate

The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) Will Soon Be Accepting Applications

The ABA's Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) will begin to accept judicial internship applications from 2Ls on Monday, November 4. Applications from 1Ls will be accepted starting December 1. The deadline for all applications is Friday, January 10, 2014. No applications will be accepted after the deadline and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only the first 500 applicants are guaranteed a screening interview.                  
   
JIOP's mission is to provide opportunities to students who are members of racial and ethnic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the profession. The program also provides opportunities to students with disabilities, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students who identify as LGBT.

JIOP will place 150 students in summer judicial internships. This year’s students will each receive $2,000 to help offset the expenses associated with the placement. For more info on participating courts visit the JIOP law students page and consult the FAQs.

Navy JAG Information Session

Lt. Philip Rohlfing, US Navy JAG, will visit campus next week for an informational brown bag lunch.

If you're interested in Navy JAG service generally, or have specific questions about applying to the Navy JAG Corps, please attend.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 23 at noon

Location: Room 109

RSVP: Email Erin Fullner

King County Washington Women Lawyers Scholarship

The King County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers is pleased to provide a scholarship in the amount of $1,500.00 to one second year female law student at the Seattle University School of Law. The scholarship is intended to promote individualism and courage within the profession and to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to the community or have overcome great obstacles, including financial, in their lives.

The deadline is October 15th, 2013. Details can be found here.

WSAJ Speed Networking Event

Speed Networking with Civil Justice Attorneys

Not sure what kind of law you want to practice? Interested in helping the little guy?

Come to this speed-networking event to get one on one time with civil litigators. At the event, you will have 5-7 minutes with each attorney to ask any questions you have about school, the bar, getting jobs, different areas o f practice, etc. So come join us!

Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

The WSAJ represents attorneys and professionals in the legal field committees to championing the cause of those who deserve redress for injury to person, property or civil rights. WSAJ members practice primarily representing the plaintiff int he areas of Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Elder Abuse, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Maritime, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Worker's Compensation.

For more information about the WSAJ, please visit www.washingtonjustice.org.

Thursday, November 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery

RSVP in Symplicity. Space is limited!

WSBA Seeking Volunteer Jurors for Mock Trial Program

WSBA New Lawyer Education is seeking jurors for the mock trial portion of its Trial Advocacy Program (a 2-day CLE).  The mock trials will be conducted by new lawyers and presided over by actual superior court judges.  This is a great way for Seattle University Law Students to become involved in the WSBA New Lawyer section, meet young lawyers in the community, network with lawyers and judges, and learn from watching mock trials of real lawyers.  

WHEN:   November 9, 2013
WHERE:   Seattle Justice Center, 600 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
TIME:   8:00 to 4:00
HOW:   To sign up, contact Kiley Thorton a kileyt@wsba.org or 206-733-5996.

We reserved 11 courtrooms and expect to fill them.  Therefore, we need at least 6 jurors in each room, or a minimum of 66 volunteers! 

The volunteer form online can be accessed at http://bit.ly/2013TAP 
We need jurors confirmed by Friday, October 25th.

Filipino Lawyers of Washington's Annual Barrio Fiesta and Pangarap Scholarship

The Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW) is hosting its Fifth Annual Barrio Fiesta on October 25, 2013 at the Filipino Community Center of Seattle.

As part of the Barrio Fiesta, FLOW will award two $1,500 scholarships to law students attending school in Washington State. The Pangarap Scholarships are intended to recognize law students who have demonstrated significant commitment to community service, particularly service to the Filipino/Filipina American community. Scholarship applicants do not have to be of Filipino descent.

The deadline for submitting applications is Wed., Oct. 9, 2013. Contact Erin Fullner for a scholarship application form, which includes instructions and details about the scholarship. Please email Abigail Daquiz, Filipino Lawyers of Washington Foundation President, with any questions.

Pangarap means to "dream and strive for a goal" in Tagalog, the language of the Philippines.