Equal Justice Works Updates

Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message.   SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Registration is still open for the 2016 Conference & Career Fair! The Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair is the largest national public interest legal career fair in the country, and one of the best places for your law students to connect with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public interest law firms. Even though the deadline to pre-register for scheduled interviews has passed, law students and graduates can still register for Table Talk and all the Conference workshops and sessions here. Many students have received job and interview offers during Table Talk, so make sure your students know about this incredibly beneficial opportunity! Registration is also open to law school professionals here. We hope to see you all in October! Good luck to everyone who applied for a 2017 Equal Justice Works Fellowship! If you or your students have any questions about their application, please email our Fellowships team at fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org! Students can also check out our Frequently Asked Questions for assistance. Remember, final decisions are made on a rolling basis. Equal Justice Works will be contacting semi-finalists from October through April to set up interviews. If a student or graduate hasn't heard anything this semester, their application is more than likely still being reviewed by potential sponsors. Equal Justice Works is launching a Student Representative Program!  The Equal Justice Works Student Representative Program will be a leadership division of our new student-focused JDs for Justice Network. ​Selected law students will gain public interest law school leadership experience (and lots of other surprise perks!) while spreading the word about Equal Justice Works programs, resources, and opportunities. If you would like to recommend a law student for this new program, email Ashley Matthews, Program Manager in the Law School Engagement & Advocacy Unit, at amatthews@equaljusticeworks.org. Resources to Share with Your Law Students Talking Points about the 2016 Conference & Career Fair If you've ever been stuck trying to explain to students why the Conference & Career Fair (CCF) is so important, these talking points should help you out! You can also download and share the following with your law students: 1L Guide to CCF 2L Guide to CCF ​3L Guide to CCF 2016 Conference & Career Fair Social Media Templates  If you or your law school has an active Twitter or Facebook account, please share the news about the Conference & Career Fair with these sample posts! This guide also contains links to retweet and share our posts. If you don't use social media, just email a link to your law school's communications office. Sept. 27th: Public Interest Law Job Hunting 101 Know someone looking for a public interest law job or internship? We'll help guide them through all the online tools they can use to get hired. The webinar is Tuesday, Sept. 27th at 1pm EST. Register even if you can't attend - we'll send you a recording of the webcast after it's over. AmeriCorps Legal Fellow Hiring Announcements!  Tenant Engagement & Community Economic Development VISTA Project Openings The Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps VISTA program is looking for legal fellows and community advocates to support community economic development and tenant engagement in buildings being converted to project-based Section 8 housing. Legal Fellows for all sites will start in November or February with rolling applications. Law graduates can apply here to become a Fellow in Gainesville, GA; Rochester, NY; Geneva, NY; Las Vegas, NV; or Cincinnati, OH. Elder Justice AmeriCorps Project Equal Justice Works is launching a new AmeriCorps program for legal fellows to work with community legal organizations across the country to identify victims of elder abuse or neglect and represent those clients in securing orders of protections, protecting them from financial exploitation, or through other legal or social services. We are seeking Fellows to serve in: Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; Charlottesville or Richmond, VA; Omaha, NE; Rochester, NY; Fairfax, VA; Helena, MT; and Nashville, TN.  Find the position announcements here. VISTA Affordable Housing Preservation Project Openings The VISTA Affordable Housing Preservation Project brings together lawyers and community organizers to preserve, maintain, and improve project-based Section 8 affordable housing across the United States. There are currently multiple open positions for both community organizers and legal fellows: Apply here to become a community organizer in Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; or Detroit, MI. Apply here to become a legal fellow in Detroit, MI. Please email vista@equaljusticeworks.org for more information. for more information. Now Accepting Submissions for Student Justice Center Writers-in-Residence Program The Student Justice Center resource library is looking for Fall 2016 Writers-in-Residence! If you know a law student or law graduate with personal or professional insight on the field of public interest law, we want to hear from them. We'd also love to feature articles from law school professionals like you! Submissions must be less than 1,000 words on any public interest law topic. Send your articles and any questions about the Writers-in-Residence program to Ashley Matthews at amatthews@equaljusticeworks.org. LAW SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS CORNER 2016 Conference and Career Fair Student Registration Now Open!   Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29 Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 UPCOMING WEBINARS Public Interest Law Job Hunting 101 9/27 1pm EST Click here to register! Student Debt Relief Webinar 9/29 3pm EST Click here to register! FREE RESOURCES Download our comprehensive e-book, Take Control of Your Future: A Guide to Managing Student Debt Check out our new Student Justice Center online resource library! RECENT BLOG POSTS Dinged for an interview at the Conference & Career Fair? You should still attend! The Equal Justice Advocate's Guide to Law School Loans Everything You Need to Know about the 2016 Conference & Career Fair ​Three Takeaways from the ABA Report on the Future of Legal Services​ Now Hiring: Nationwide Search for Elder Justice AmeriCorps Legal Fellows! ICYMI: A Weekly Round-Up of Public Interest Law News - August 8-12, 2016 Social Entrepreneurship, Public Service, and Student Debt Interview with Equal Justice Works Fellow Ashe McGovern ('13) Student Debt Basics: Income-Driven Repayment Plans Equal Justice Works Announces 2016 Fellowship Class Three Student Loan Tips Every Pre-Law Student Should Know ICYMI: A Weekly Round-Up of Public Interest Law News - July 25-29, 2016​ Understanding Taxable Forgiveness on Your Student Loans FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Click here to unsubscribe or to change your Subscription Preferences.

Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys - Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship

The Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship honors Kristin’s commitment to ensuring that law students have every opportunity to participate in Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys (WSSHA) programs. She was ever vigilant in reminding the Board of its obligations to advance the education of future members by making programs accessible to the law student community. While Kristen’s passion, dedication, and always present good humor is irreplaceable, WSSHA would like to honor her by providing this support to a law student each year.

Scholarship Provides:

• All seminar fees to the WSSHA Annual Hospital & Health Law Mid-Year Seminar November 4 & 5, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C.
• One night lodging at the conference hotel, the Pan Pacific Hotel; and
• $50/per diem for a maximum of two days

Eligibility:

• Any second- or third-year J.D. student, as well as any LL.M. student, enrolled in a law school located in the state of Washington, including previous applicants not selected who are encouraged to re-apply
• New for 2016: WSSHA will select one winner from each law school located in the state of Washington

Application:

• Provide a resume and a brief statement (1 page or less) about why you are interested in healthcare law
• Submit application materials electronically to Collin Foulds

Application Deadline: October 21, 2016

Please note: The conference room rate at the Pan Pacific Hotel is available only until October 4th or until the reserved rooms have been taken. The winner of the Kristin Miles Memorial Student Scholarship will not be selected until after October 4th, so students planning to attend the seminar are encouraged to reserve rooms before October 4th. Room reservations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival.

We are proud to support WSBA's Diversity and Inclusion programs.   Washington State Bar Association's Diversity & Inclusion Programs invite you to a panel discussion: Women, Race and Age: Mitigating Bias and Misogyny in the Legal Profession Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:00-5:00 pm Reception Following Washington State Bar Association 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98109   The program covers current research relating to the experience of women in Washington state's legal profession. Panelists represent a diverse array of experience and areas of practice. They will offer suggestions and strategies for women, allies, and leaders who seek to address and mitigate incidences of bias and misogyny within the practice of law.   Panelists: K. Joy Williams (moderator), WSBA Diversity Program Manager Elaine Edralin Pascua, Law Office of William J. O'Brien Linda Fang, Banyan Legal Counsel, Llp Onik'a I. Gilliam, Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch Robin Haynes, McNeice Wheeler, PLLC RSVP via email to diversity@wsba.org to join us in person. The program also will be available via webcast. Register here to participate remotely   .

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Program Team

Washington State Bar Association |( 206.733.5945|F 206.727.8318 | Diversity@wsba.org

1325 Fourth Avenue #600 | Seattle, WA 98101-2539 | www.wsba.org

Upcoming Fall Events

Here are a few of the events we have on the horizon for fall quarter!

 

U.S. Navy JAG Info Session

Tuesday, September 20 at Noon, Room 309

Members of the Navy JAG Corps will be on campus for an information session and to conduct interviews for students applying to the Student Program.  All Student Program applicants must submit their application and complete a structured interview by September 30 to be considered for selection.  Following the information session, one-on-one informational interviews will be held in the afternoon.  To sign up for a one-on-one, please contact Junsen Ohno.  Find more detailed information about the Student Program here.

 

U.S. Army JAG Info Session

Thursday, September 22 at Noon, Room 328

Captain Brittany Faulkner will be on campus to share information about full-time active duty post-graduate opportunities.  All applicants will receive informational one-on-one interviews.  Apply under “2016 Fall OCI – U.S. Army JAG” in Symplicity.

Application deadline:  September 11 by 5:00pm.

 

Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF) Info Session

Wednesday, September 28 at Noon, Room 309

Join CPD for an informational session about the Presidential Management Fellowship Program and how to navigate the application process.  Being a PMF is one of the few ways to secure a position with a federal agency right out of law school.  Past PMF finalists have secured positions with incredible employers, including USAID, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Commerce, and many more!

 

Women in the Law Panel

Thursday, September 29, Noon to 1:00 pm in Room C5

Please join CPD for a moderated panel discussion on Women in the Law.  Guest speakers are successful attorneys who will discuss their personal career trajectories and respective leadership paths, as well as topics including flexibility in career planning, networking, and the importance of mentors.  Please RSVP through Symplicity or email Junsen Ohno.

 

Alternative Careers Panel

Tuesday, October 4, Noon, Law School in Room C5

There are many exciting non-traditional careers available for JDs.  Join BELA, CPD, and the JD/MBA Student Association for a panel discussion of the opportunities available in a variety of fields.  The employment environment in Seattle is changing, and many exciting non-traditional career paths are open to JDs.  Please RSVP through Symplicity or email Junsen Ohno.

 

3L Job Search Strategies Seminar

Wednesday, October 12 at Noon, Room 328

With your last semesters of law school underway, plan to attend this seminar that will cover networking, direct applications, and responding to job postings.  Please RSVP in Symplicity under the Events tab or email Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu.  Snacks will be provided.

 

Compliance Mgmt: Alternative Pathway to a Rewarding Legal Career

Thursday, October 13, Noon to 1:00 pm in Room C5

Please join CPD and Dorsey & Whitney Partner Nelson Dong for a panel on Compliance Management, which examines this emerging field as a career pathway for law school graduates.  Representatives from other companies will be joining Mr. Dong to discuss their careers in the compliance field, methods for finding compliance positions, and how to enhance your compliance "credentials." 

Please RSVP through Symplicity or email Junsen Ohno.

Attention Alumni! Join the Connection Café for Women in Tech

Connection Café

Women in Technology

Thursday, September 22

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Seattle University

LeRoux Room, 160 Student Center

RSVP

Discover how SU alumnae are successfully steering their technology careers, expand your perception of what technology means, and discover the breadth of professional opportunities available to women.

Reserve your spot now.

Student Services Open House

Student Services Open House

Wednesday, September 7

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Sullivan Hall & Law School Annex

No RSVP Necessary

You are cordially invited to an insider’s view of all of the resources available to you as a law student. Departments will be opening up their doors – literally and figuratively – to introduce you to staff, provide an overview of the services offered, and answer any student questions. Stop by for information; stay for snacks, treats, games, and prizes! Plus, students visiting 4 or more locations will be entered to win additional raffle prizes.

Participating departments include:

Deans’ Offices (2nd Floor)
Access to Justice Institute (1st Floor)
Academic Resource Center (3rd Floor)
Admissions Offices (2nd Floor)
Business Office (2nd Floor)
Center for Indian Law & Policy (1st Floor)
Center for Professional Development (2nd Floor)
Externship Program (Annex)
Law Library (2nd Floor)
Office of Marketing & Communications (1st Floor Lobby)
Office of the Registrar (2nd Floor)
Student Financial Services (2nd Floor)

Pick any department to start, and maps of participating departments will be available at all locations. We look forward to helping you make the most out of your time at the law school!

Army JAG

Captain Brittany Faulkner will be on campus for an Army JAG information session at noon on September 22 in Room 328. One-on-one interviews will follow in room 200G.

The Army JAG has opportunities for 2L summer internships and full-time active duty post-graduate positions. Please see the following pages for information:

• http://www.goarmy.com/jag.html
• https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/jaro 

You can upload your resumes in Symplicity and apply under 2016 Fall OCI - U.S. Army JAG by 5 pm on September 11. All applicants will receive informational interviews.

Save the Date: Student Services Open House

Pop by Suite 200 and meet the CPD team on Wednesday, September 7 between 4:30 and 6:00 pm!

We'll have snacks, trivia, prizes, and sparkling conversation!

Navy JAG

Members of the Navy JAG Corps will be on campus September 20 for an information session and to conduct interviews for students applying to the Student Program who have submitted an application or who will submit one before the September 30, 2016 deadline.

•  LTJG Megan Martino will host a 12:00-1:00 pm info session (room 309)
• Followed by one-on-one meetings/informational interviews in the afternoons (to sign up for a one-on-one, please contact Junsen Ohno)
• The U.S. Navy JAG Corps is currently accepting applications for its Student Program at
• The application deadline for the Student Program is September 30, 2016
• All applicants must submit their application and complete a structured interview by 30 September to be considered for selection by the Navy JAG Corps accessions board
• The Navy JAG Corps is also accepting applications for school year externships and summer internships
• The Spring 2017 externship application deadline is September 23, 2016
• The Summer 2017 internship application deadline is January 20, 2017
• For more information about the externship and internship application process, please visit the Navy JAG internship page and the Externship Program page

EPA Summer Honors Program

2017 Summer Honors Law Clerk Program with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel (OGC), in Washington DC

OGC operates a highly competitive, 12-week volunteer summer honors program for law clerks who have completed their second year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an American Bar Association accredited law school.  OGC is committed to providing law clerks with a tremendous legal learning experience.  Law clerks can expect to gain experience researching and writing about administrative, environmental, and general law issues.  Law clerks are also assigned individual mentors and have opportunities to participate in client meetings, attend field trips, and improve professional skills.

Please see the announcement and demographic form for more information.  The application deadline is August 31, 2016.  For more information about OGC, please visit their website.

Questions can be directed to (202) 564-0052.

Moderate Means Practicum

Moderate Means Practicum: LPRC-425-A

3 credits – Mondays and Wednesdays – 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.

A few spots remain for this experiential, practice-oriented course! REGISTER NOW.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your client interviewing skills; are interested in family, consumer, or housing law; and want to apply your learning to real clients’ cases, the Moderate Means Practicum could be a great choice for you. You'll build issue-spotting and legal analysis skills while helping moderate income clients access low-cost legal services. 

This experiential course will give you the opportunity to: 
• Conduct a high volume of client interviews via telephone
• Perform legal analysis for each case 
• Work with attorneys throughout the state to take cases

A 3L recently shared, “This experience has been the most engaging experience in law school yet, and has given me more confidence in client interaction and my ability to research any civil law topic that comes up.”  

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

Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies

Business Boot Camp 2016

Seattle University School of Law is proud to offer an intensive one-day boot camp for legal professionals designed to build a basic foundation in real-world business skills. The course will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, in Sullivan Hall, Room C5, from 8:30 AM- 5PM and feature intensive study of:

• Finance and accounting principles
• Corporate management and strategy
• Current business models and the role of business plans
• The role of policies and procedures in company management
• How companies are structured and regulated
• How intellectual property strategies fuel today’s high-tech businesses

Learn from a world-class faculty from the business world, including:

• Blair Westlake, Principal, MediaSquareup (formerly Chairman, Universal Television & Networks Group, Universal Studios and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Corporation)
• Hillery L. Nye, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Glympse, Inc.
• John Patera, Management, Finance and Business Consultant, Strong-Bridge Consulting 
• Keith Dolliver, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation 
• Dan Lear, Director of Industry Relations, Avvo 
• Kelly Kunsch, Reference Librarian, Seattle University School of Law
• Steve Tapia, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, Seattle University School of Law (formerly of HBO, DIRECTV and Microsoft)

Important details:

The Business Boot Camp is part of Seattle University School of Law’s continuing efforts to bring entrepreneurship and business acumen into the legal curriculum. It is intended to provide a strong foundation on an expedited basis in the knowledge, skills and values promoted in other related offerings such as the Innovation and Technology LLM program, the Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic, the one week-intensive “The Lawyer's Role in Entrepreneurship and Innovation: An Immersion Experience” program and the Business of IP class.

The program is limited to students who will be 2L, 3L or 4Ls in the next academic year and recent graduates on a first-come, first-served basis.

There is no fee for the class, but registration in advance is required.

As a non-curricular program, attendees will not receive academic credit. Program content highlights essential and practical business concepts, but is not intended to replace the more intensive study of Business, Tax, and similar subjects provided through traditional Law School curricular offerings.

To register for Business Boot Camp, join the TWEN page and use the “Sign-Up Sheet.” To join, click here. For further information, contact Steve Tapia.

The Peggy Browning Fund’s Annual National Law Students Workers’ Rights Conference
October 14 & 15, 2016
The Conference Center of the Maritime Institute
692 Maritime Blvd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 

The 18^th Annual National Law Students Workers’ Rights Conference is a great opportunity with an impressive slate of speakers and workshops, including keynote speaker Mark Gaston Pearce, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board.       

                             

As a participating school, the PB Fund will cover the costs for one student to attend including three meals, lodging, conference fee, and airfare.  The student receiving the grant to attend will be responsible for only a $25.00 registration fee.

If you are interested in applying for this grant, please submit your current resume and a short Statement of Interest (no more than 2 pages) by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 2 to Laurie Wells, 4^th floor (She is located in the administrative assistants’ office area as you exit the elevator on the 4^th floor to your right). 

Additional conference detail can be found at 

https://www.peggybrowningfund.org/workers-rights-conference, as well as, the Labor & Employment Law Association (LELA) TWEN page. 

 Please direct any questions to Professor Natasha Martin or Laurie Wells.

You are Invited!  Loren Miller Bar Association Summer of Success Dinner

The Loren Miller Bar Association (LMBA) is honored to extend to you an invitation to our annual Summer of Success dinner, taking place Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 at Palomino Restaurant & Bar. This traditional end-of-summer dinner honors law students from Seattle University and the University of Washington, and those from other law schools who interned, clerked and completed summer associateships in the Seattle area. Please come join us at this special dinner held in your honor. It will be an opportunity for you to mingle with your fellow honorees, and meet and network with African-American attorneys and LMBA members outside of your summer employer.

Please RSVP to LMBA Vice-President Raina Wagner at raina.wagner@klgates.com no later than Monday, August 8, 2016.

Date:

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Time:

5:30 p.m.

Location:

Palomino Restaurant & Bar

1429 Fifth Ave.

Seattle, WA 98101

Price:

Students are LMBA’s invited guests. Please come enjoy this night on us.

Upcoming KCBA YLD Events

Join the King County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division for a free CLE and happy hour in July!

• WAMS will host the YLD on July 21st for a free CLE presented by Margo Kelly, titled “Be Prepared – Practical Tips for Successful Mediation”
• Immediately following the CLE will be a free happy hour at the WAMS offices complete with drinks and appetizers
• The CLE begins at 4:00 pm and the happy hour at approximately 5:00 pm
• RSVP today!

Prepare & Serve Breakfast with the YLD

• Join the YLD Sunday, July 24th at Mary’s Place to prepare and serve breakfast for about 70 homeless women and children
• More information here

Global WA: Careers in International Development

Influential leaders from Seattle will speak about their career paths and provide tips for interns and students interested in international development careers at this upcoming Global WA program.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

(3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Program; 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Reception)
WHERE: PATH (Conference Room 226), 2201 Westlake Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98121

PRICE: Free – space is limited

REGISTER NOW

PANELISTS:

Radha Friedman

Director of Programs, World Justice Project
Radha has over 17 years of experience working in international development. She joined World Justice Project (WJP) in 2012 as its first Director of Programs. She currently leads the incubation of locally-led pilot programs supported by seed grants and oversees a portfolio of 80+ programs on five continents. Prior to joining WJP, Radha worked for Landesa as its Director of Global Communications for several years. She also has worked as the Director of Special Projects at the Constitutional Rights Foundation in Chicago and the Associate Director of the SKS Foundation, the largest micro-credit organization in India, providing micro-loans to rural women to increase their economic development. She holds an M.A. in International Development Studies / M.Sci. in Public Service Administration from DePaul University, a B.A. in South Asian Studies from Antioch College, and a post-grad certificate in Cross-Sector Partnerships from the University of Cambridge in the U.K.

Michele Frix

Chief of Staff, Seattle Foundation

Michele serves as Chief of Staff for Seattle Foundation. Most recently, she worked with Seattle Foundation’s key partner on global philanthropy, Seattle International Foundation (SIF). During her seven years with SIF, Michele launched new initiatives, managed global teams and worked across a variety of stakeholders to build successful programs. Michele worked with SIF’s CEO and Board to lead their grantmaking strategy, including oversight of over $17 million in grants to more than 180 nonprofits organizations in 68 countries, including $10 million in grants to Central America.

Rebecca Okello

Executive Director, MED25

In 2006, Rebecca founded MED25 International while receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Seattle University. Since graduating from nursing school in 2007, Rebecca has worked as a registered nurse at Virginia Mason Medical Center. Over the years, she has transitioned to a full-time Executive Director position with MED25. Rebecca has a certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington and most recently graduated from Seattle University with her Executive MBA.

MODERATOR:

Kristen Dailey

Executive Director, Global Washington

Kristen has over 20 years of experience in international development. Prior to Global Washington, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at the Initiative for Global Development. Her professional background also includes work at Global Partnerships, the United Nations Foundation, and working with low-income refugee and immigrant families in South Seattle. Kristen holds a Master’s degree in public administration from the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington.

Perkins Coie Pre-OCI Event: Get the Real Story

The interviewing season can be daunting; Perkins Coie wants to help you make sense of it all. Please join them on Wednesday, July 13th to get real information about on-campus and callback interviews. You will hear from members of Perkins Coie's recruiting team about what matters most during the interviewing season.

This event is geared towards law students participating in the on-campus interview process this August.

The discussion will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with members of Perkins Coie's Hiring and Diversity Committees and other attorneys from the office.

Kindly RSVP by Friday July 8, 2016

Event Details 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 

5:30 p.m. - Panel

6:30 p.m. - Reception

Perkins Coie 

1201 Third Avenue

Suite 4900

Seattle, WA 98101

The Center for Professional Development is Hiring!

Our team is hiring an associate director. Please review the job posting for details.

MAMAS Event: Tips for Law Student Parents Navigating OCI

RSVP in Symplicity

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education - LGBT Rights: Issues & Practice Areas

LGBT Rights: Issues & Practice Areas, presented by WSBA's LGBT Law and Civil Rights Law Sections, aims to gather perspectives from a variety of practice areas to share updates and trends in the law. Sessions focus on issues and practice areas relevant in LGBT law, including civil liberties, employment, estate planning, and family law.

Check out the schedule for additional details.

Law students may attend the program for free. Please fill out and submit a tuition waiver.

CLE Scholarship

Free Scholarship Passes: Personal Injury Law Seminar
July 14 2016, 8:30-4:30pm, Hotel Deca, Seattle, WA

Sterling Education Services is dedicated to furthering education development by offering seminars on the changing economic, legal and cultural environment that professionals must operate today.  Sterling Education is offering 5 free scholarship passes for their upcoming seminar, “Personal Injury Law: From Start to Finish.” The scholarship passes include a day-long overview of a particular aspect of law, a seminar manual, and an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

The seminar will be held on July 14th from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Hotel Deca in Seattle.  Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register.  All students must be pre-registered; no walk-ins will be allowed.

Air Force JAG Fall Externship

The Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps is seeking applications for their 2016 fall unpaid internship/externship program at participating Air Force installations across the country. The Air Force JAG Corps provides full-spectrum legal advice to military commanders. As an intern or extern, you will gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of legal practice while learning more about the Air Force and the JAG Corps. The program is an excellent way to gain exposure to substantive legal work while serving alongside active duty Air Force Judge Advocates. Positions are available for full-time or part-time work for 16 weeks during the 2016 fall semester.

Interns/externs work under attorney supervision in numerous practice areas of the JAG Corps including:

• Preparing criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions, conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses
• Assisting attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members and retirees in personal legal matters in areas such as family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization law, and military administrative law
• Supporting attorneys in other areas, such as federal tort claims, government procurement law, employment law, international law, environmental law and operational law

Interns/externs must be able to work part-time (16+hrs) or full-time for up to 40 hours a week for 16 weeks and must pay for their travel to and from the job location and be able to secure housing. No housing allowance will be provided.

How to Apply:

• Applications should be submitted to Air Force Judge Advocate General, Professional Development Directorate no later than 24 Jun 2016
• Email the application to airforcejagrecruiting@gmail.com
• Combine all requested documents into one PDF in the order listed below in the application package instructions
• The email subject line and the name of the PDF MUST be labeled “Last name, First name, 2016 Fall externship application”

Application Package Instructions (submit the following documents in the below order):

• Resume (1 page)
• Memorandum describing: 
• Your availability during the semester
• List of the top 5 Air Force bases where you would like to extern
• Privacy act waiver that states, “I agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF externship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will exercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions.”
• Legible copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• Personal statement (limited to one page, double-spaced, 1 inch margins,11 point font)
• Writing sample (5 pages or less)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Memorandum (limited to one page, double-spaced,1 inch margins, 11 point font)
• Full length photo (head to toe in professional attire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) Response Questions:

• Your memorandum response to the KSA questions is limited to one page, double-spaced with 1-inch margins
• You are not required to restate the questions
• Your response can simply number your responses (i.e. Response #1 and Response #2)
• KSA Question #1: Discuss your experience performing legal research and your familiarity with various computer systems and associated peripheral equipment to perform legal research
• KSA Question #2: Discuss your skills and experience in identifying and understanding legal issues, options, and recommending various courses of action.

For questions about the program or application process, please contact Capt Justina “Tia” O. Hooper, Chief of Recruiting for the US Air Force JAG Corps at 1-800-JAG-USA or airforcejagrecruiting@gmail.com.

Lambda Young Professionals Reception, July 5th at 5:00 pm

Please save the date for the Lambda Young Professionals Reception. This free networking event is hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and will take place at their Seattle office in the Willard Wright Conference Room, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200.

Date:   Tuesday, July 5th
Time:    5:00 – 7:00 pm

Department of Public Safety's Free Airport Shuttle Service

If you need transportation to the airport Thursday, June 9-Saturday, June 11, Public Safety may be able to help!

Come sign up in person for their FREE shuttle service by Friday, June 3 at 3:00 pm at the Public Safety office, located in the University Services Building (across from the bookstore). You must bring your student ID card and know your Seattle U ID number as well as your flight departure time.

Link Light Rail has expanded to Capitol Hill, so there will now be one shuttle to SeaTac Airport, and one shuttle to the Capitol Hill Light Rail Station.  Please review the shuttle dates and times carefully, and be sure to sign-up for your correct, desired shuttle.

Airport Shuttle Dates:
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
Available times: 6AM, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
Available times: 6AM, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
Available times: 6AM, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM

Capitol Hill Light Rail Station Shuttle Dates:
LIGHT RAIL APPROXIMATE DEPARTURE TIMES – Weekday:
5:00AM – 6:00AM: Every 15 minutes
6:00AM – 8:30AM: Every 6 minutes
8:30AM – 3:00PM: Every 10 minutes
3:00PM – 6:30PM: Every 6 minutes
6:30PM – 10:00PM: Every 10 minutes
10:00PM – 1:00AM: Every 15 minutes

LIGHT RAIL APPROXIMATE DEPARTURE TIMES – Saturday:
5:00AM – 8:00AM: Every 15 minutes
8:00AM – 10:00PM: Every 10 minutes
10:00PM – 1:00AM: Every 15 minutes

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
Available times: Every Hour – First Shuttle at 6AM, Last Shuttle at 8PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
Available times: Every Hour – First Shuttle at 6AM, Last Shuttle at 8PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
Available times: Every Hour – First Shuttle at 6AM, Last Shuttle at 8PM

If you have any questions, contact the Public Safety Office at (206) 296-5992, or by email at airport_shuttle@seattleu.edu.

Free CLEs in Bremerton, Shelton, and Olympia

Attend WSBA on Location: Passport to the Moderate Means Market on June 3. This 80-minute presentation will cover setting and adjusting fees properly and will introduce you to WSBA's Moderate Means Program. The program is free of charge and includes complimentary meal/refreshments.

Mock Interview Program

Saturday, July 30; 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, August 3; 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Sign up now!

Prepare for Fall OCI and sharpen your interviewing skills! Now is the time to contact Junsen Ohno at ohnoj@seattleu.edu to reserve your spot in the Alumni Mock Interview Program. The interview will last 20 minutes and will be followed by 10 minutes of feedback. Spots are first come, first serve.

Washington Women Lawyers Invites You to a Film Screening of "Her Day in Court"

Washington Women Lawyers (WWL) has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Western Washington for a screening and discussion of the film, Her Day In Court. Her Day In Court is a documentary that includes interviews with women lawyers and judges on some of the issues they faced breaking into a male dominated profession and how the profession has changed, and continues to change.

This event will be an opportunity to not only honor women in the law, but to meet middle and high school girls who are exploring their future professional paths and are eager to meet women lawyers in their community. 

The film screening and discussion will take place Wednesday, May 31st from 6:30-8:00 pm at K&L Gates (925 Fourth Ave. Floor 2900). RSVP to Lauren Sancken.

WA Attorney General's Office Open House - August 2

Construction Law Happy Hour Event

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs 2016-17 Diversity Mentorship Program

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its 2016-17 diversity mentorship program. 

This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships.  Starbucks' legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and its lawyers are eager to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, pursuing in-house career opportunities.  

Following a kick-off reception in July for incoming mentees and past participants, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys learn their craft and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders.  The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first six years as an attorney, who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups. 

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Brooke Harlowe by Friday, May 27.  In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong.  If you have any questions, you may contact committee chairs Amy Hughes and Anthony Colburn.

Open Graduate Student Council Positions

If you are seeking leadership experience, student development knowledge, advocacy skills, and connections with graduate students from other colleges and the administrative body, consider getting involved with the Graduate Student Council (GSC).

You will be one of the forces making a difference in the lives of graduate students. GSC Executive Board positions come with a stipend.
Please review the detailed job descriptions on the positions open for the upcoming 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

To apply, email a resume and cover letter by 11:59 pm on Monday, May 16th to GSC@seattleu.edu. Applicants will be notified by May 20th if they will be invited to interview the week of May 23rd.