JAG Reminders

Please be aware of the following JAG deadlines and events:

• September 10 is the deadline to apply for Air Force JAG's October Direct Appointment Program (DAP) board. Staff Judge Advocate interviews must be completed by October 1.
• The best way for students to get the most up-to-date information about applying for active duty Air Force JAG and AF JAG externships is to like the AF JAG Facebook page. You can also contact Capt. Hooper with your questions.
• Navy JAG will be visiting our campus this Thursday for a brown bag informational at noon in room 109. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. Please contact Erin Fullner to RSVP.
• As always, if you'd like to be kept abreast of JAG updates, contact Erin Fullner to be added to the JAG listserv.

On-Campus Alaska Clerkship Interviews

A representative for the Alaska Court System will visit our campus this fall to conduct interviews for post-graduate clerkship positions that begin in 2016 at all levels of state appellate and trial court in Alaska. If you'd like to be considered, please contact Erin Fullner right away.

National Law Student Workers' Rights Conference Reminder

If you need the Peggy Browning Fund to cover your airfare for the 17th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference October 16 & 17, 2015 at the Conference Center at Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, you need to contact Mary Anne Moffa (267-273-7992) immediately. The conference registration deadline is October 1.

Apply to the Seattle IP Inn of Court by Friday August 28 at Noon

The Seattle IP Inn of Court is a membership organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the Seattle intellectual property bar. Its members include law students, lawyers, academics, and judges. Members meet once per month during the academic year for dinner, networking, and a CLE program. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to build relationships with IP attorneys in the area.  More information can be found here.

CPD will collect resumes from students who are interested in applying to participate in the Seattle IP Inn of Court, and the deadline to submit resumes to CPD is this Friday, August 28 at noon.  

VABAW Summer Social

Join the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW) for a summer social this Thursday, August 20 at DLA Piper. All attorneys, law students, friends, and family are welcome!

Contact Melanie Nguyen with questions or to RSVP.

Seattle Start Up Recruit Week

Starting 8/17/15, mingle with hiring managers at some of the most interesting startups in the greater Seattle area. Hosts will provide you an exclusive look into their companies, as well as plenty of treats and libations.  Participating companies include Avvo, Simply Measured, Porch, RealSelf, Gratafy, Author-It, BitTitan, and Indeed.  More information can be found here.

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! 3L/4L Mentorship Program

One of the most important things you can do for your professional development while in law school is surround yourself with terrific mentors…let the law school help you!  We have many outstanding mentors waiting for you.  All you need to do is sign up.

What is it:  The law school’s mentorship program connects 3Ls/4Ls with mentors from the legal community and faculty/adjunct faculty members.  This exciting program is now in its THIRD year and has proved to be a valuable resource to many students.  The program combines a structured mentorship process, specific strategies, and key resources to promote a successful mentorship relationship.

The goal:  Provide you with the professional tools you need to enter the employment market, prepare you for the practical realities of the workplace, and develop healthy professional relationships. 

The details:    Sign up and you will be paired with a mentor.  The program kicks off in September with an Orientation/Reception (date TBD) and ends in April.  Your participation in monthly meetings will be required over eight months (eight meetings total) beginning in September.  You and your mentor will receive a structured mentorship guide that will have a variety of great topics and resources for review before your monthly meetings.  The time you can give to each monthly meeting can be determined by you and your mentor.  We don’t expect this time commitment to exceed two hours per month, unless you and your mentor agree to meet more often.  Meetings can be in person, over the phone, via Skype – whatever is most convenient for both of you.  

To sign up:  Please provide the following to lawalumni@seattleu.edu by TOMORROW, August 14, 2015

• Your name and expected graduation date
• Your contact information and geographic mentor preference (phone, e-mail and physical address for geographic purposes)
• Three general practice areas of interest or JD Preferred/Beyond Traditional areas of interest – we will do our best to pair you with a professional that matches your preferences

Questions?  Contact lawalumni@seattleu.edu or Joan Knight at knightjo@seattleu.edu.

Representing Parents in Muckleshoot Youth-in-Need-of-Care Cases: Free CLE

Our friends at University of Washington School of Law have invited SU Law grads to attend a free CLE.

If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please email Stacey Lara, Director of the Parent Advocacy Project at UW School of Law's Native American Law Center.

WWL J-Fab Event & School Supplies Drive

Save the date for the Third Annual J-Fab Event & School Supplies Drive!

Please join Washington Women Lawyers Pierce County Chapter (PCWWL), as they honor the hard work and dedication of Jessica Hogan, a local teacher and artist with Hilltop Artists. PCWWL will also collect school supplies at the event, which will be donated.

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ledger Square Law, P.S., in Tacoma

Fall OCI Session 3 Deadline Extended to 5:00 pm

Due to continued technology issues, the deadline to submit applications for Session 3 of Fall OCI has been extended to 5 PM TODAY.

Fall OCI Deadline for Session 1 Has Been Extended!

ATTENTION STUDENTS!

Due to a university-wide email problem that began over the weekend, we are extending the deadline to apply to Fall OCI Session 1 employers. The deadline will be extended until 5:00 pm TODAY, Monday, July 27. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding Fall OCI or you are awaiting documents from a counselor, please call Junsen Ohno, (206) 398-4105, or a CPD counselor as soon as possible.

17th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

For details on the National Law Students Workers' rights Conference on October 16 and 17 in Baltimore, visit the Peggy Browning Fund website. The registration deadline for students asking the Peggy Browning Fund to pay for airfare is August 27.

Brochures on the conference are available in CPD.

FALL OCI REMINDER: APPLICATIONS TO SESSION I EMPLOYERS ARE DUE JULY 27!

Application materials to Session I employers are due MONDAY, JULY 27 AT NOON.

Make sure to have a CPD counselor check your materials before you submit them. Good luck!

FALL OCI IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!

More than 55 employers are participating in this year’s OCI Program including large local law firms, technology companies, and public service organizations.  The deadline for Session 1 applications is Monday, July 27 at NOON.  Do not forget to have your materials reviewed by a CPD counselor.  Contact Junsen Ohno, ohnoj@seattleu.edu, to schedule an appointment with an advisor or email an advisor directly.

WA State Attorney General's Office Open House

How Technology Impacts Civil Liberties: Town Hall Seattle, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14

Newly-emerging technologies affect us all in a multitude of ways and today’s turned-on, always-connected world has reached an all-time high. Nuala O’Connor, president of the Center for Democracy & Technology, will discuss how the internet and interconnected world shape our lives, impact our civil liberties, and inform our daily decisions. Other panelists include Ryan Calo, faculty director of the University of Washington’s Tech Policy Lab; Racquel Russell, Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Zillow; and Matt Wood, the General Manager of Product Strategy for Amazon Web Services. From the Internet of Things to the wireless technologies in automobiles, the panelists will explain the range of this digital world and what steps can be made to stay plugged in, while still maintaining personal privacy and security. The panel will be moderated by Jenny Durkan, former United States Attorney and Quinn Emanuel’s Global Chair of the Cyber Law and Privacy Group. Ira Rubinstein, CDT Board of Directors, Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law will be giving a special welcome to the program. 

FALL OCI UPDATE

Students can view participating employers in Symplicity starting next Tuesday, July 7. Application submissions begin on Monday, July 13. Interviews will take place from the 10th to the 28th of August.

Reach out to a CPD counselor to ensure that your application materials are in good shape.

SAVE THE DATE: MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM

Saturday, August 1; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015; 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

To help students prepare for Fall OCI, practicing attorneys in a variety of fields will be on campus to do mock interviews and provide individual feedback. This is a great opportunity to network and practice your interview skills with attorneys in a non-competitive, no-stress atmosphere. Students will be paired with an alumni practitioner for a practice interview. Students will prepare for it as if he/she were interviewing for a real position with the practitioner's firm, organization, or governmental agency. The interview will last 20 minutes and will be followed by 10 minutes of feedback.

Export Controls Seminar

Seattle University, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Department of Homeland Security have teamed up to present the 2015 Seattle Export Controls Conference at the Seattle University School of Law, July 29-30, 2015.  This fast-paced seminar is geared toward both new and experienced export control professionals, who will benefit from:

•                      Learning about major U.S. export control laws;

•                      Getting the latest updates on export control reform;

•                      Discussing recent legal updates and best practices in export compliance; and

•                      Discovering why these export controls are so important and how our nation’s adversaries attempt to violate them.

To register, please click here

Fall OCI Sessions from August 10 - 28, 2015

Attention rising 2Ls/3Ls/4Ls - Fall OCI is right around the corner! 

• View participating employers in Symplicity beginning July 7. 
• Bidding/Application submissions begin July 13.

Visit CPD for assistance in preparing your materials. We are here during the summer months. We have summer drop-in hours, too!

Graduate Student Council Headshot Event CANCELED

The Graduate Student Council professional headshot event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. GSC extends their apology for any inconvenience.

Starbucks Mentorship Program (Deadline June 12, 2015)

Starbucks Law and Corporate Affairs Diversity Committee will kick off its fifth annual Diversity Mentorship Program this June.  This program will pair in-house L&CA attorney mentors with newer, diverse attorneys practicing in our local communities. The kick-off is scheduled for July 15, 2015 at Starbucks Support Center in SODO; at that time we will introduce mentors and mentees to each other over beverages and light hors d’oeuvres.  Please click here to download more information about the program.  (39 KB Word download).

Professor Maggie Chon Speaking at King County Superior Court for Asian-Pacific American Month

The King County Superior Court will host a presentation by featured speaker, Prof. Maggie Chon, of the Seattle University School of Law, detailing her story about immigration and self-racial-identity, among other topics.  The presentation will be on June 4th from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at the presiding courtroom E-942 of the King County Superior Courthouse in Seattle.

Seattle University Public Safety is Offering Free Shuttle Service to the Airport

Need a ride to the airport? The Department of Public Safety & Transportation may be able to help! SIGN UP FOR FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE.

 

Make your airport shuttle reservations today through Wednesday, June 4.

Shuttles are available Friday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, every other hour from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

 

RSVP in person at the Public Safety Office, located in the University Services Building (across from the bookstore). Bring your student ID card and SU ID number along with your flight departure time.

 

Questions can be directed to Public Safety at (206) 296-5992 or airport_shuttle@seattleu.edu.

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.