K&L Gates Happy Hour for 1Ls

K&L Gates LLP cordially invites you to the 1L Summer Happy Hour Please join other 1L law students from national law schools, K&L Gates lawyers, and law school and legal profession representatives for an evening of networking.   Established in 1883, the Seattle office of K&L Gates is both the city’s oldest and one of its largest law offices. It offers clients a full spectrum of legal services to emerging, middle-market, and capital market participants as well as nonprofit, governmental, and private clients. Selected areas of service include: corporate, litigation, electronic discovery, intellectual property, labor and employment, benefits, bankruptcy, energy, real estate, environmental, land use, and tax. We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to meet some of our lawyers working in these areas, and get to know us as an office and a firm.   The evening will begin with a tour of our Seattle office and an introduction to some of our partners at 4:00 p.m., followed by a networking reception at 4:30 p.m. at Frolik Restaurant and Bar. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and appetizers will be served.   Business casual attire is suggested.   To RSVP, please contact Tia Chang at tia.chang@klgates.com or 206.370.5760 by Monday, June 15, 2015.

Wednesday June 24, 2015 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Location: K&L Gates LLP 925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900 Seattle, WA 98104   For directions to K&L Gates, please click here.

ACC Washington Ambassadors Program - JOIN TODAY!

Be part of the ACC Washington by joining their new Ambassador Program. WA State law students selected as ambassadors have the opportunity to volunteer at ACC Washington networking and professional development events. Apply today using the link below!

*** Upcoming opportunity: Next Thursday, ACC Washington Ambassadors will attend the CLE presentations on technology issues at Microsoft. This is a great summer networking event!

http://www.acc.com/chapters/wash/acc-washington-ambassador-program.cfm

The Seattle University Graduate Student Council Executive Board Invites You to Apply

The Graduate Student Council is looking to fill the following positions for the 2015-2016 academic year:

• Chief of Staff
• Vice Chair Community Relations & Development
• Vice Chair Marketing & Communications
• Vice Chair Finance & Strategic Planning
• Associate Vice Chair Community Relations & Development
• Associate Vice Chair Marketing & Communications
• Associate Vice Chair Finance & Strategic Planning

Serving on the GSC Executive Board provides opportunities for leadership experience, student development knowledge, advocacy skills, and making great connections with graduate students from other colleges and the administrative body.

 

The GSC Executive Board positions come with a quartlery stipend.

 

Please visit the GSC wepage for detailed job descriptions. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Duangkamol Chungsiriwat by May 10th.

Call for Authors: American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize

The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in its 2015 Warren E. Burger Prize. Authors should submit an original, unpublished, 10,000–20,000 word essay on a topic that addresses the issues of excellence in legal skills, civility, ethics, and professionalism. The winning essay will be published in the South Carolina Law Review and the author will receive a cash prize of $5,000. The submission deadline for the 2015 Warren E. Burger Prize is July 1, 2015. More information is available on the American Inns of Court website.

Apply Now to Join the 2015 Ms. JD Academic Committee

Interested in learning more about the law review community? Believe in the importance of diversity on law reviews? Want to work with Ms. JD and the NYU Law Review?

Apply now to join the 2015 Ms. JD Academic Committee!

Ms. JD's Academic Committee and NYU Law Review are launching the 2015 Law Review Diversity Survey. This is a unique opportunity to gain outreach experience with the legal academy, inviting members of law review editorial boards throughout the country to participate in this important and distinguished survey.

• Anticipated start date for this volunteer opportunity is late May 2015
• Time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours in May, with the possibility of an additional (likely, much smaller) time commitment during the summer
• Volunteers' individual schedules can be accomodated
• If the candidate desires, this can potentially be made into a full-time volunteer position - Ms. JD has a list of other exciting projects they may need help with
• To learn more about Ms. JD, visit www.ms-jd.org
• To learn more about this specific volunteer opportunity, email academicdirector@ms-jd.org

To apply, send your resume and letter of interest by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, May 1, 2015 to academicdirector@ms-jd.org.

Brew Review: A Fundraising Event Benefitting the Unemployment Law Project

You're invited to Brew Review! A networking, fundraising, beer tasting event benefitting the Unemployment Law Project.

• Wednesday, April 22, 5:00-8:00 pm
• AXIS Pioneer Square
• Northwest Brewfest & Silent Auction

Those in attendance will include attorneys working in law firms - large and small, non-profits, and government agencies.

Tickets are $30 online and $35 at the door. 100% of the funds will go to the Unemployment Law Project, including potential fellowship funds.

This is event is for guests 21 and over.

Equal Justice Works Fellowships

Equal Justice Works is launching a nationwide competition to find seven passionate immigration attorneys to begin two-year, post-graduate Fellowships in September 2015!

Each Fellow will work with a prominent non-profit organization selected by Equal Justice Works in one of six cities - Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Oakland, Sacramento, and San Francisco - to provide high-quality, high volume legal services to immigrants in the host organization’s community seeking relief under the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs. Services may include but are not limited to:

• conducting outreach to underserved populations to locate individuals eligible for DAPA or DACA relief;
• providing direct legal representation to assist with DAPA and DACA applications;
• creating and conducting culturally competent “know your rights” sessions;
• training and managing pro bono attorneys to expand DAPA and DACA services;
• preparing written brochures and/or manuals on DAPA and DACA issues for widespread distribution; and
• collaborating with other legal and non-legal service providers in the community to share information and run trainings.

The Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program provides financial and other forms of support to lawyers serving vulnerable individuals and communities throughout the United States. The two-year Fellowships offer salary (at least $41,000 annually), fringe benefits, generous loan repayment assistance, a national training and leadership development program, and other support services during the term of the Fellowship.

General Information about the Application Process

Candidates may submit applications here on our website from April 17 through June 1. Completed applications require a resume, personal statement, references, and two letters of recommendation.

Fellows will be placed at a host organization with expertise in immigration law chosen by Equal Justice Works. Candidates may request to be considered for multiple cities. Top-scoring candidates will interview with the host organization, but final selection of the Fellows will be made by an anonymous sponsor. Interviews will be conducted nationwide throughout June, and offers will be extended on a rolling basis beginning in July. Fellows will start work in September 2015.

To be considered, a candidate must be a qualified and dedicated graduate of an Equal Justice Works member school committed to working with immigrant populations. Individual candidates will be judged based on immigration law experience (in general and DACA/DAPA in particular); language skills; personal connection to the issues and to the locale; and strength of recommendations.

Please visit our website for more detailed information about the competition, including candidate criteria and timeline of the selection process. Please contact fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org with any questions.

Pay Equity Panel: The Importance of Salary Negotiation

Panel: How to Succeed in Your Judicial Clerkship

Tuesday, April 14
Noon in Room 110

A Panel of Former Clerks Will Present

If you are applying for or have secured a post-graduate judicial clerkship, attend our upcoming panel, How to Succeed in Your Judicial Clerkship, to learn from a panel of former clerks how to create a successful clerkship application packet and how to make the most of a clerkship. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated,  please email Erin Fullner if you plan to attend.

How to Succeed in Your Summer Position

Tuesday, April 21
Noon in Room C1

Excited about your summer placement? Eager to start off on the right foot? Come hear valuable tips on how to set yourself up for success this summer. RSVP attendance on Symplicity via Events, or contact Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu.

Presentation by Pierce County Prosecutor

Are you interested in a career in public criminal law? Don't miss this great opportunity to hear from Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist and Chief of Staff Dawn Farina on Wednesday, April 22  at noon in Room C5, as they discuss a day-in-the-life of a prosecutor, Pierce County's specialized trial teams, and available positions for Summer 2016. Mr. Lindquist and Ms. Farina each have more than 20 years of experience as prosecutors and have tried nearly every type of criminal case! Lunch will be provided. RSVP in Symplicity under Events, or email Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu.

Student Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Inn of Court

Current 2L students are encouraged to apply for 2015-2016 membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. Materials required are a resume and a letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn. There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students and applications will be reviewed by Professor Deborah Ahrens and Erin Fullner, Associate Director of the Center for Professional Development. 

Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a thoughtful and compelling cover letter. The membership commitment consists of nine evening (5:30-8:00 pm) monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of each month September through May at Seattle University. The membership dues for 2015-2016 are $100, which will cover the cost of all the meals.

Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 13 by 4:30 p.m. Application materials can be submitted in person to Jessica Fuqua in the Dean’s Office or electronically at fuquaj@seattleu.edu.

Inn of Court serves as an educational and mentoring organization to law students who are dedicated to perpetuating high-quality, ethical lawyering. The general membership is made up of judges, attorneys with varying practice experience, and law students in their third year. The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court is part of the American Inns of Court, a national organization which is comprised of around 320 chapters and over 23,000 members.

Questions can be directed to Professor Deborah Ahrens or Erin Fullner, Associate Director in the Center for Professional Development.

Job Shadow Program Training

Tuesday, March 31

Noon in room 110

In conjunction with the Office of Advancement, the law school's Job Shadow Program will provide you with a firsthand look at the legal world outside the classroom. Past job shadow volunteers have invited students to witness depositions; hosted tours of a courthouse, their company, or law firm; and led informal discussions with office colleagues on the nature of their work. Please join us at a training session to give you the inside track on how to make the most of this experience. For those of you who cannot attend, the training is available for viewing on Media Law. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Junsen Ohno (ohnoj@seattleu.edu).

Fall OCI Information Session

Thursday, April 23
Noon to 12:50 p.m. in Room 109

CPD will provide information about Fall OCI, cover tips for preparing your application materials, discuss the mechanics of submitting applications through Symplicity, and provide an overview of the "bidding" and interview process. Don't be fooled by the name, applications for "Fall" OCI are submitted starting in July and interviews begin the week of August 10th. Please bring your laptops to this session. RSVP in Symplicity under Events, or contact Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu. Light snacks will be provided.

"Repaying a Different Kind of Loan"

Students and recent graduates sometimes hesitate to ask attorneys for informational interviews or coffee meetings, thinking that it's asking to much, but many attorneys view the time they give to students and new grads as a way to pay forward the advice and assistance they got early in their careers. For more on this, check out "Repaying a Different Kind of Loan" at NWSidebar.

CPD is here to help you learn about the give and take of networking. Come meet with us to help you craft an effective networking strategy.

VABAW Summer Judicial Externship

The Vietnamese AmericanBar Association of Washington (VABAW) is sponsoring a summer judicial externship.  VABAW recognizes that a judicial externship will greatly enrich and broaden a law student’s legal education and experience.  To that end, VABAW is piloting this externship.  The 2015 externship will provide two law students with the opportunity to work at the King County Superior Court for a minimum of six weeks.  This is a unique opportunity be immersed in the local judicial process and gain first hand courtroom experience. VABAW provides a $500 stipend to each externship recipient. Additional details and an application can be found on Symplicity.

Essential Protocols and Procedures for the Law Office with Charity Anastasio

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 - 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Seattle University School of Law, Sullivan Hall,1.5 CLE credits pending.  Click here to register. 

The checklist for starting a new law practice should include setting up protocols, policies, and procedures.  When you take policies and procedures out of your head and put them on paper, it gives value to your firm as a separate entity with methods and norms that can eventually proceed without you.  Charity Anastasio ‘07, Practice Management Advisor with WSBA’s Law Office Management Assistance Program, will cover the best practices for policies and procedures covering conflict checks to billing to succession planning and more.  We will view a WSBA-produced webinar CLE followed by live discussion.  Ms. Anastasio presents in the webinar and will lead the discussion.  Whether you’re just starting up your practice or need to refresh your outdated policies, this CLE is for you!  1.5 CLE credits pending. 

WSBA's Legal Lunchbox Series: Tackling the Challenges of Professionalism

This webcast is part of the WSBA’s free Legal Lunchbox Series CLEs that are offered at noon on the last Tuesday of each month as a benefit to WSBA members. Register for the program online.

Experts in the area of professionalism will touch on several areas of ethical and professional conduct for practicing attorneys: courthouse decorum, inadvertent disclosure of electronic information and civility matters. Join us for an interactive session, including discussion of hypothetical situations presenting challenges related to ethics and general practice.

SEMINAR FACULTY
Alexis Foster - Kitsap County Prosecutor, Port Orchard
Timothy Jaasko-Fisher - Robert's Fund, Seattle
James Yand - Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn, Seattle

SCHEDULE
11:30 a.m. Webcast Lobby Opens
11:45 a.m. Webcast Launch available
12:00 p.m. Seminar Begins
1:30 p.m. Adjourn

Registration for the March installment of the Legal Lunchbox Series will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30th.

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!

VABAW Hồng Đức Clerkship: Work for a Top 10 International Law Firm and Live Abroad this Summer

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW) invites you to apply for the VABAW Hồng Đức Clerkship.

VABAW recognizes that an international perspective will greatly enrich and broaden a law student’s legal education and experience.  To that end, VABAW created the Hồng Đức Clerkship in 2007.  The 2015 Hồng Đức Clerkship will provide a law student with the opportunity to clerk at Hogan Lovells in Vietnam for a maximum of three summer months.  This is a unique opportunity to live in Vietnam and learn about international and comparative law by working at an international law firm.  The clerkship will award up to a total of $5,000, with approximately $2,000 applied to a round-trip airfare ticket to Vietnam and a maximum of $1,000 for each month of the clerkship paid directly to the clerkship recipient for living expenses.

Hogan Lovells became a top 10 global legal services provider on May 1, 2010 through an unprecedented merger of two firms with international credentials, U.S.-based firm Hogan & Hartson and UK-based firm Lovells.  Modern-day Hogan Lovells carries on the tradition of excellence established by its founders and further builds on their legacy.  After opening a representative office in 1994, Hogan Lovells became the first international law firm to open a full branch office in Ho Chi Minh City in 1996.  Today, Hogan Lovells works closely with its newly-opened office in Hanoi, offering a full range of corporate, intellectual property, projects and real estate, and construction capabilities to client companies operating in Vietnam.

This is a unique opportunity that is open to ALL qualified  JD or LLM law students at an ABA-accredited law school. Find more information at www.vabaw.com or by emailing SU Law alumna, Michelle Pham.

2015 Air Force Summer Legal Internship

Launch your career in a dynamic environment that embodies public service and rewards you with immediate real-life legal work experience of a lifetime! Apply online at www.USAJobs.gov (Locate the positions using "Air Force law clerk"). The application deadline is March 5, 2015. 

The 2015 internship is a PAID position! 2Ls should apply to position #1337869 and 1Ls to position #1335111. 2L applicants selected will receive GS-9, Step 1 compensation rates and 1Ls selected will receive GS-7, Step 1 compensation rates. Internship placements are governed by the needs of the Air Force and the geographic preferences of the applicant. 2015 externship applicants must reapply to be considered for a paid position.

Minimum Requirements:
-US Citizenship

-Enrollment in an ABA approved law school (1L or 2L only, can be part time students)

-Available to serve 8-10 weeks in the summer

Required Documents:

-Resume (limited to 1 page)

-Occupational Questionnaire completed in USAJobs.gov

-Unofficial Transcripts (undergraduate & law school)

-Geographic Preferences Memorandum (see base locations at www.airforce.com/jag)

NOTES: All positions are subject to the availability of funds. We will not accept mailed or faxed application.

WSBA Volunteer Opportunities

The Washington State Bar Association is now recruiting volunteers to help advance the legal profession in two different ways:

Committee service
We will soon fill openings on 22 committees, boards and panels ranging from the Judicial Recommendation Committee to the Disciplinary Board. Most positions have two- or three-year terms, start on Oct. 1, and are open only to active WSBA members. There are exceptions, though, so please take a look at the application in myWSBA to determine your eligibility and learn more about these opportunities. Committee service gives you a chance to contribute to the legal community and to get involved with issues you care about. It’s also a great way to connect with other lawyers around the state. The application deadline is Feb. 27, 2015. For more information, email barleaders@wsba.org, or call Pam Inglesby, WSBA communications services operations manager, at 206-727-8226 or 800-945-9722, ext. 8226.

Promoting professionalism
If you are interested in volunteering in a more task-specific way, consider participating in our new professionalism volunteer initiative. Opportunities include making professionalism presentations to law students, writing about professionalism for the WSBA’s magazine, NWLawyer and the blog, NWSidebar, leading professionalism discussions at bar association events, recognizing professionalism in the legal community, and reviewing the Creed of Professionalism. Find more information here. Both WSBA members and others in the legal community are welcome to apply. The application deadline is March 31, 2015.

Clerkship Kickoff Meeting

If you're interested in a post-graduate judicial clerkship, be sure to attend one of the mandatory clerkship information sessions on March 5.

• March 5 at noon in room 309
• March 5 at 5:00 p.m. in room 327

State appellate and federal clerkships generally require applications a year or more in advance, so if you'd like to clerk in the fall of 2016, be sure to attend one of these meetings and plan to send applications this spring and summer. Most candidates will want to start applying as 2Ls.

State superior courts generally do not hire as far in advance, so 3L year is a good time to apply for those positions.

CPD runs a judicial clerkship program to help you create competitive application materials. In order to participate in the program, you must attend the kickoff meeting, where the judicial clerkship handbook will be distributed. If you have a class, externship, or work conflict, please contact Erin Fullner, we may be able to schedule a make-up session for those unable to attend one of the sessions.

Spring OCI

From Tuesday, March 10 through Friday, March 13, CPD will host a Spring On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Session, which will feature more than a dozen small and mid-size firms such as Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, Pfau Cochran, Ahlers & Cressman, and Schlemlein Goetz Fick & Scruggs. There are spring and summer law clerk positions available as well as a few post-graduate opportunities. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 2.   

In addition to interviews, CPD will host an informal networking event on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:00 pm on the 2nd Floor Gallery open to all students, participating Spring OCI employers, and other small and mid-size firms. The networking event will provide students with a great opportunity to connect with attorneys. Student registration will begin on February 19. Stay tuned for more information.

Spring OCI Info Session

CPD will host a Spring On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Information Session on Thursday, February 19 at 12:00 pm in Room C1. This session will provide information about the upcoming OCI program and how to apply for summer law clerk and post-graduate opportunities. There are small and mid-size firm positions available, so please review the OCI information on Symplicity, which will be open for student viewing on February 19.  

CPD Mock Interview Program

We still have available time slots in both sessions!

Please RSVP to reserve a spot for the upcoming Mock Interview Program, where you will be paired with an alumni practitioner for a practice interview to help you get ready for Spring OCI, other upcoming interviews, and to develop your interviewing skills. The program will take place on Saturday, February 28 from 10 am to 1 pm, and Wednesday, March 4 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Please send your RSVP to Junsen Ohno.

WSBA Lawyer Directory

The WSBA Lawyer Directory allows you to search attorneys by name, location, or practice area. Don't forget about this useful tool when working on expanding your network.

CPD Presents Job Search Strategies for 3Ls

Wednesday, February 4
Noon in room 110, or
5:00 p.m. in room 309

Attention 3Ls! Join CPD for a session on job search tips, the direct application process, strategic networking, and how best to take advantage of memberships in local bar associations and professional organizations. Please RSVP in Symplicity, or email Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu. Light snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Georgia Woodruff in CPD at woodrufg@seattleu.edu.

JAG Listserv

If you're interested in learning more about JAG opportunities, please contact Erin Fullner to be included in 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 for field trips to open houses and public military court proceedings.

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to Visit the Law School

Wednesday, January 28
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Room C6

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will be on campus to discuss the AG's Office and the work it does to protect consumers from fraud, prosecute crime, and protect the environment, and he will also discuss their summer program. Program requirements and deadlines will be covered, and students will have a chance to ask questions. Contact Georgia Woodruff (woodrufg@seattleu.edu) if you have questions.

Job Search Strategy Seminar for Recent Grads

Thursday, January 22 

5:00 p.m. In Room 110

 

Take a break from your bar studies and attend this seminar, which will offer tips on job searching and strategic networking, and will also cover new material on effective job search strategies and how to best take advantage of memberships in local bar associations and professional organizations.  RSVP to Junsen Ohno.  Light snacks will be provided.

NW Public Service Career Fair - Time is Running Out!

The NW Public Service Career Fair deadline is fast-approaching!  The Fair will be held on campus in LeRoux (located in the Student Center) on Friday, February 6.  Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for  summer opportunities for 1L and 2L students and engage in table talk with 25 public interest employers including the King and Pierce County Prosecutor’s offices, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, the Department of Labor, Northwest Justice Project, and many more!  The deadline to submit applications to employers is Monday, January 19. 

To submit applications, you must register for the Fair and pay a $15 fee.  Once registered, you will receive an email notification from Lewis and Clark Law School with instructions to sign up for the Fair’s TWEN page.  All applications must be submitted via TWEN.  To register and see a complete list of participating employers, visit the website.  CPD is available to review your application materials, but do not delay, get your resume and cover letters to a counselor today! 

Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) NETWORKING EVENT

Thursday, February 5 on 2^nd Floor Gallery at 5 pm

If you need an hour or two break from your bar studies and are interested becoming a civil litigator and representing plaintiffs, this is the networking event for you!  To sign up to attend this event, please RSVP in Symplicity under Events, or email Junsen Ohno.  This is a great chance to network with attorneys who are part of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ).  For more information about WSAJ, visit their website.

1L Diversity Summer Associate Program

Kenyon and Kenyon is pleased to announce its IL Diversity Program for the Summer of 2015. This position is a paid summer associate position in our Palo Alto, California office. This position would also include participation in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars Program which includes mentoring throughout the year as well as participation in the LCLD Summit in Dallas, TX, in May 2015.

We prefer candidates to have a strong technical background, preferably computer science and/or electrical engineering.

Visit http://www.lcldnet.org/ for more information.

You can find this listing in Symplicity Job #6003.

1L Diversity Fellowship Reception at K&L Gates

Thursday, January 8, 2015
5:00-7:00 p.m.

K&L Gates
925 4th Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA

 

Don't miss an opportunity to get all of your questions answered about the K&L Gates 1L Diversity Fellowship and network with attorneys. RSVP to Tia Chang.

King County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Happy Hour

December 11, 2014
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Regatta Bar and Grill
1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA

Take a short break from studying and take advantage of this great opportunity to network with newer members of the legal profession, gather business cards, and make important connections that will further your career.

Think Locally, Act Globally: Exploring International Law Opportunities

Monday, November 10

2:30–3:30pm  | Room C7

Are you curious about the practice of international law or wondering how you can get engaged in international opportunities while you are still a law student? During this session you will hear from Professors Thomas Antkowiak and Gillian Dutton about clinics, internships, externships, and other opportunities that can expose you to the practice of international law. You will also hear from current students Sami Pearlman (3L) and Nyssa Chopra (1L) about their experiences living and working abroad and have an opportunity to ask panelists your burning questions about working internationally. Sponsored by the Student Bar Association. Questions? Please contact Fabio Dworschak, henriqu1@seattleu.edu. 

Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program for 1Ls

Thursday, October 30, 2014
5:00 p.m. in room 110

The Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program (PSAMFP) is designed to provide summer associate opportunities to diverse first-year law students. 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 including Carney Badley Spellman, Gordon Thomas Honeywell, and T-Mobile. Representatives from the Puget Sound Area Minority Fellowship Program will be on campus to discuss the program history, application details and deadlines, as well as to answer questions from interested students. If you are interested in applying to this hiring program, PLEASE plan to attend this session. Business casual attire recommended. Pizza will be served. RSVP in Symplicity or email Junsen Ohno.

Cocktail Reception in Hawaii: First and Second Year Law Students

7 small and mid-size law firms in Honolulu are hosting a cocktail reception.

This reception is not a job fair, and it is not intended to replace on-campus interviews or resume collection. However, unlike large firms, they find it challenging to annually conduct on-campus interviews at any campus because of their geographic location and the cost involved.

They would like to meet with students to encourage them to look into small and mid-size law firms as attractive alternatives to the large firms, and invite any 1L and 2L students to attend their cocktail reception if any students are there on the islands on December 29th!

FROM: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Koko Head Cafe - 1145-C 12th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Business Casaul and Aloha Attire, No resumes please

Space is limited so please RSVP by December 15, 2014 to ocihawaii@gmail.com.

The Firms Hosting:

Chang Iwamasa & Chiu LLP
Chun Kerr LLP
Imanaka Asato LLLC
Marr Jones & Wang LLLP
Schlack Ito, LLLC
Sullivan Meheula Lee, LLLP
Yamamoto Caliboso

ONLINE Information Session - Law Librarianship

At the Catholic University of America, they've found that after completing their J.D., some graduates of Law programs decide to explore Law Librarianship as an alternative to the practice of law. They regularly enroll such students into their highly-ranked Master's program in the Department of Library and Information Science. The students have found that the combination of a J.D. and a Master's in Library and Information Science offers challenging and rewarding opportunities.

They will be holding an ONLINE information session for prospective students on Thursday, October 30th at 5:30 EDT. 

If you are interested, you may register to attend at:
http://lis.cua.edu/events/infosessions.cfm. 

Finding a Public Interest Job

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Noon in Room 109

 

CPD's seminar will introduce you to the rewarding world of public interest work! We will provide information and resources for finding positions in public criminal law, direct client services, law reform/policy and public interest law firms. We will also discuss opportunities for the coming summer and post-graduation as well as tips for drafting compelling applications, tailoring cover letters, and building a network within the public interest community. In addition, we will talk about how you can fund your own public interest opportunities through scholarships, fellowships and grants. At the end of the seminar, you will have the tools you need to land a position in public interest! Please RSVP in Symplicity by clicking on the event on the Event tab or emailing Junsen Ohno. 

Securing a Job for Summer 2015

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Noon in room 110

OCI is not the end of your job search, it is just the beginning! Join CPD for a lunchtime seminar on the next steps to secure employment for summer 2015. We will provide sure-fire strategies for seeking out and landing law clerk positions, internships, fellowships, and other experience-building opportunities next summer. RSVP in Symplicity by clicking the event on the Event tab, or emailing Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu. Light snacks provided.

Learn About Careers in Indian and Tribal Law

Thursday, November 6, 2014
Noon in room 110

Indian and Tribal Law is a growing area of practice in the Northwest! Join CPD and the Center for Indian Law & Policy for a lunchtime panel on Thursday, November 6, at noon in room 110. You will hear from experienced practitioners who work for local tribes, law firms, and the federal government, including Marianne Jones, Office of Special Trustee for American Indians, Christina Parker, Tulalip Tribes Office of Civil Legal Aid, and Gabe Galanda, Galanda Broadman. Lunch provided. RSVP on Symplicity by clicking on the event on the Event tab, or emailing Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu.

#DomesticViolence: Does Media Coverage Help or Hurt?

#DomesticViolence:

Does Media Coverage Help or Hurt?

Monday, October 20, 2014

Noon - 12:50 p.m.

Sullivan Hall, Room C5

Lunch Provided

 

In recent weeks, awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault has increased as high profile cases receive extensive coverage in the news and on social media. Is this trend increasing awareness and dialogue or reinforcing sensationalism and stereotypes? Can media attention further real individual or community action and reform? In this spirited and interactive session offered as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, attorneys and advocates will discuss the ways in which they support survivors of domestic violence, the media’s influence on domestic violence, and how students can actively  engage in this issues.

Speakers will include David Martin, Chair of Domestic Violence Unit at King County Prosecutor’s Office; Amanda Irwin, Accredited Representative at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and Kim Morrill, Legal Advocate at New Beginnings. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Law Caucus.

Professional Development Forum

The WA Initiative for Diversity and the Puget Sound Association of Legal Administrators are excited to host a "Professional Development Forum" to discuss how to be successful as a diverse attorney in the prevailing law firm culture.

The purpose of this forum is to offer insight into law firm drivers and type of skills desired by law firm employers. By offering these insights, we hope to raise awareness of law firm drivers, how best to navigate the law firm system to advocate for better growth opportunities and how to assist in making law firm culture to be inclusive of all. 

The Forum will cover:
- Law firm economics
- Universal skills to be successful in the legal profession
- CLOSED DOOR Affinity Group Breakout Session 

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2014

TIME: Registration starts at 8:00am and the program begins at 8:30am - 11:30am 

WHERE: Perkins Coie - 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 

REGISTER: http://bit.ly/1sPcATW ; Registration fee: $50 Attorneys and $25 for Students ; Parking validated and light refreshments are provided

QUESTIONS?: Erica Chung, Executive Director of Washington Initiative for Diversity, can be reached on her cell at 206-720-4996 or via e-mail at director@initiativefordiversitywa.org 

Advocate for Workplace Justice

The Peggy Browning Fund educates and inspires the next generation of advocates for workplace justice. Through fellowships, workers' rights conferences, networking and other programs, they provide unique opportunities for law students to work for economic and social justice. 

Learn more at their event on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 @ 4-6pm @ the University of Washington Law School. Admission is free to Seattle law school students. Register by October 21 with the Peggy Browning Fund at http://tinyurl.com/nytflhx 

 

At this event, you will: 

• Learn about the Peggy Browning Fund's Summer Fellowships
• Hear what it's like practicing law for a union, a law firm representing workers or a government agency regulating the workplace
• Find out how to get a job promoting workplace justice

 

Learn About Tax LLM Programs and Tax/Estate Planning Practice

The Tax and Estate Planning Focus Areas are pleased to invite you to an information session about pursuing a masters degree (LL.M.) in tax law after graduating from law school. 

Professors Diane Lourdes Dick, John Eason (chair of the Estate Planning Focus Area), and Lily Kahng (chair of the Tax Focus Area) and will be on hand to talk about their practice experiences and to address questions such as, When do I need to apply to LLM programs?  Where should I apply and what are my chances of being admitted?  Will a tax LLM improve my marketability?  If so, how?  What JD classes do I need to take to prepare for the LLM program? 

 

The session will be held on Wednesday, October 15, @ noon in Room 109. Snacks will be served.

FANGS Happy Hour!!

FANGS is the Federal Attorneys Networking Group of Seattle - attorneys from federal agencies right here in Seattle (Labor, Education, Health & Human Services, Justice, etc.). They are hosting a happy hour and would like YOU to attend! 

Come network and have some good fun: Good beer, great conversation, an opportunity to introduce yourself to federal attorneys, and a pretty awesome bacon cheeseburger!

WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 5:00pm

WHERE: Collins Pub (526 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104)

If you can make it, go ahead and send a quick note to Abigail G. Daquiz (an attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor) at daquiz.abigail@dol.gov.

Annual Criminal Law Soirée

The King County Washington Women Lawyers are hosting their Annual Criminal Law Soirée. The purpose of the event is to highlight the work of KCWWL's Criminal Law section and to foster communication and collaboration among women lawyers. They will also be hosting Justice Mary Yu, of the Washington State Supreme Court, as a keynote speaker to discuss professionalism and civility in the courts.

Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be provided and there is not cost of admission! So, come learn more and network with fellow lawyers.

When: Thursday, September 25, 2014 @ 5:30pm -8:00pm

Where: Chinese Room at the historic Smith Tower, 506 2nd Avenue #1021, Seattle, WA 98104

RSVP online.

CPD Interviewing Information Session TONIGHT at 5:30!

Attention Rising 2L and 3L Students: please join CPD for a seminar on effective interviewing skills TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. in Room 109. If you have been selected to interview with a Session 1 OCI employer this presentation is not to be missed! We will provide strategies for tackling difficult interview questions, ideas for crafting great questions, and more.  No RSVP necessary.  Light snacks provided.

REMINDER & EXTENDED DEADLINE: OCI Session 1 Interview Scheduling

Please make sure to check Symplicity this Wednesday morning to see if you have been selected to interview with a Session 1 employer.  Note that this date has been extended for an additional day to allow employers more time to make their selections.  Session 1 employers have until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, to select students to interview.  (You should receive an email Wednesday morning notifying you of any employer who has selected you for an interview; however, you should still check Symplicity).  If you are selected, you must log-in to Symplicity and select your interview time at 9 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20.  You will have until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 21 to schedule your interviews.  However, schedules can fill up quickly and your preferred time may not be available.  Log-in early and be prepared to be flexible. 

All Session 1 employer selections will be visible in Symplicity by 9 a.m. on Wednesday with the exception of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.  CPD will notify the students selected to interview with Schwabe by email on Friday, August 22. 

If you are selected to interview as an alternate, you should receive email notification on Friday, August 22.  If you are selected as an alternate, you must log-in to Symplicity and select your interview time on Friday, August 22.  Alternates will have until 11:59 p.m. on August 22 to schedule interviews. 

 

If you have any questions about how to select your interview times, please contact Junsen Ohno, ohnoj@seattleu.edu.

National Law Student Workers' Rights Conference

The 16th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, 2014 at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, just outside of Baltimore, MD.

The conference's impressive lineup of speakers and workshop facilitators includes keynote speaker Nancy Schiffer, Member of the National Labor Relations Board.

Details and registration information can be found at www.peggybrowningfund.org. Brochures are also available in CPD. The final deadline to register is October 10, but space is limited so register early!

Questions can be directed to Mary Anne Moffa, Peggy Browning Fund Executive Director.

OCI Session 2 Deadline: Monday, August 18 at Noon

The deadline to submit applications to OCI Session 2 employers is THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 18 AT NOON!

Employers seeking both 2Ls and 3L/4Ls will be interviewing during the second session, including the Washington Attorney General's Office (3 and 4Ls) and a number of great firms (2Ls).

Be sure to upload your perfected materials into Symplicity over the weekend, don't wait until the last minute!

Registration opens TODAY for the LARGEST PUBLIC INTEREST CONFERENCE and CAREER FAIR IN THE COUNTRY!

The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair will be held on October 24 & 25 in Washington, D.C.  More than 1,200 students and 125 public interest employers will participate in this year’s conference.  Public interest employers conduct interviews (for 2Ls and 3Ls) for internship and full-time positions and meet with students (including 1Ls) in informal “table talk” settings to discuss public interest legal opportunities. The Conference and Career Fair also features workshops on various public interest careers and job search advice, resume and cover letter review, mock interviews, and much more! Check out the EJW website for more details and to register. 

OCI SESSION 1 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NEXT MONDAY, AUGUST 11

Do not miss your chance to apply to Session 1 employers including Davis Wright Tremaine, Graham and Dunn, Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt, Perkins Coie, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, IRS, Seattle City Attorney's Office, Stoel Rives, and many others. 
Please remember that law school offices will be closed THIS Friday, August 8, so the time to have your documents reviewed by CPD is NOW!  Contact Junsen Ohno or email a counselor directly. 

KCBA Young Lawyers Division and Judicial Dispute Resolution Present a FREE Happy Hour, August 20

The KCBA Young Lawyers Division and JDR are proud to present

The Annual JDR Happy Hour

Wednesday August 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Judicial Dispute Resolution's office, 1425 4^th Ave., Ste. 300, Seattle

Join in for an evening of food, drinks, and discussion with former and sitting judges.  

There will be nametags for this event, so please RSVP  to Chelsea at chelseah@kcba.org.

This event is free for everyone thanks to JDR’s generous sponsorship!

VABAW and DLA Piper Present a Summer Social, August 13

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW) cordially invites you to a summer social sponsored by DLA Piper, Wednesday, August 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at DLA Piper's downtown Seattle office: 701 5th Ave., Ste. 7000.
 
Please RSVP to Binh Nguyen by August 8.

SAVE THE DATE: Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington's 10th Annual Banquet

For more information contact Ada Wong, (206) 805-1493 or Tien Nguyen, (425) 743-8800.

 

 

 

Reminder: WA State AG’s Office Open House is THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 4

If you are a rising 3L interested in a position with the AG’s office, you do not want to miss this event!  Learn about the AG’s various divisions, programs and application processes.  Meet with the Attorney General, his Assistant Attorneys General from various AGO divisions, and members of the recruitment team.  The open house will take place at the AG’s Olympia office, 7141 Cleanwater Lane SW starting at 10 a.m. 

OCI Session 1 Deadline is Right Around the Corner!

Now is the time to bid for OCI Session 1 employers! Do not miss your opportunity to apply to the 30+ employers in the first session. Davis Wright Tremaine, Graham & Dunn, and Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt are among the amazing employers waiting to hear from you!   The deadline for Session 1 applications is Monday, August 11 at NOON.  School offices are CLOSED on Friday, August 8, so the time to have your documents reviewed by CPD is NOW.  Contact Junsen Ohno, ohnoj@seattleu.edu, to schedule an appointment with an advisor or email an advisor directly.  Remember to email your resume and other OCI materials to CPD in advance of your appointment.