Technology & Start-ups: An In-House Counsel Perspective

ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (ACC) WASHINGTON CHAPTER PRESENTS: TECHNOLOGY & START-UPS – AN IN-HOUSE PERSPECTIVE

Tuesday, April 5 | 4:30 - 6:00pm

Virtual Event | Teams | (Link will be provided to registered students)

RSVP in Symplicity by Friday, April 1, at NOON

Please join attorneys from the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Washington Chapter and guest speakers for an informal discussion about "Technology & Start -Ups, An In-House Perspective”. The attorneys will discuss their experience, their respective practices, and the in-house career path: how to prepare for, obtain, and advance in a corporate counsel position, This is a fantastic opportunity to meet experienced attorneys, ask questions, and learn how you can position yourself for a career in-house. 

MODERATORS

Julia Abelev, Principal Corporate Counsel, Microsoft

Renee Grant Bluechel, Senior Counsel, The Boeing Company 

PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYS

Matt Boisen, ’06, General Counsel, Highspot

Ben Golden, Founder, Ben Golden Consulting PLLC

Megan Lutes, ’08, General Counsel and CHRO, Glowforge, Inc

Jessica Nguyen, Chief Legal Officer, Lexion

Questions? Contact Josie Mitchell, CPD Associate Director.

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation Summer Internship Stipend & Scholarship Programs

 

The FCBA Foundation is accepting applications for its Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program and its Law School Scholarship Program.

 The FCBA Foundation Law School Summer Internship Stipend

 For the 29^th consecutive year, the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) Foundation will award stipends to outstanding law students employed as unpaid summer interns, through the FCBA Foundation’s Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program.

The FCBA Foundation is actively looking to help students from around the country who want to dedicate their time and talent over the summer to government service in areas that relate to communications law, including broadcasting, cable, information technology, television, telephony, satellite, and wireless.  It also can include work at agencies and Congressional committees addressing other communications-related areas, including internet law and policy, privacy, cybersecurity, copyright, emerging technologies, and related policy and legal issues.

How much are the stipends?  The program provides stipends of up to $5,000.  The Foundation considers funding from other sources in making award decisions and generally will adjust its stipend awards so that a recipient’s total funding for the internship will not exceed $7,000.

Where can recipients work?  Over the years, stipends have been used by students to support work in diverse federal, state and local government agencies with a connection to the communications industry.  Examples of agencies where recipients can work include the FCC, FTC, NTIA, DOJ, DHS, NIST, and others.  Students can also work in Congress and in relevant parts of state and local government.

Where does the money come from?  The Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program awards stipends from its FCC Chairman Robert Emmet Lee Scholarship and Internship Fund, and last year provided support to 12 outstanding law students. FCBA individual and corporate members donate money to the FCBA Foundation to support these stipends.

Are there limitations on use of the funds?  Stipend recipients may be selected before they have finalized their summer plans, so the FCBA Foundation requires recipients to confirm in writing that they accept an unpaid internship at an eligible agency or government office.  Minimum requirements for internship duration and time commitment also apply.

How to apply:  The application for the stipend will be available online from Wednesday February 23, until Monday, April 4, 2022.  Application deadlines.

Questions:  If you have any questions about the Foundation Law School Summer Internship Stipend program or application, please contact JaneenWynn.

The FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship

The FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to rising second or third year students currently enrolled in accredited law schools in the United States who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in communications law.  The scholarships range from $2,000 – $10,000 each, and will be payable to the applicable law school in one lump sum to help cover the student’s tuition and other education-related expenses in the 2022-2023 academic year, and will be determined by a number of factors, including financial need and merit.

Scholarship application. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, April 6, 2022.  The Foundation plans to notify successful applicants regarding their scholarship awards by mid-May.

If you have any questions about the Foundation Law School Scholarship program or application, please contact Janeen Wynn.

 

Seattle U Law's ADR Board Presents: Arbitration Demystified

 This event is open to Seattle University School of Law students, staff, and faculty.

NJ Family Court Clerkship Webinar

The New Jersey Courts will host a webinar (via Zoom) on March 16, 2022 with its Family Division judges from various counties to discuss the judicial clerkship positions available each year.  

All law students are invited to attend:

• Visit Webinar Registration - Zoom (zoomgov.com) to register
•  Visit https://www.njcourts.gov/public/lawclerks.html to apply for judicial clerkships.

U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor General Virtual Presentation

The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Office of the Solicitor in the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a virtual presentation for current law students about the office's work.

The program will provide an overview of the office's appellate, enforcement, and regulatory work, and the kinds of careers available to attorneys interested in occupational safety and health, as well as give students an idea of what the day-to-day work of being an attorney for the federal government looks like.

There will be time for questions. 

To access the meeting students can use this information: 

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Law

April 12, 2022, 4-5 pm eastern

Join the Meeting

TPCBA New & Young Lawyers Division Speed Networking

The Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association's New and Young Lawyers Section is hosting a spring speed networking event for law students and attorneys of all experience levels. Please attend this event to make connections in the Puget Sound area and beyond!
 

Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair

The Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair runs from 10am to 5pm on March 9. Entry-level and lateral attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals of all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to participate. This event is free to career seekers. Please find details at www.odljf.org.

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association Scholarship

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association (WADA) intends to award at least one scholarship of $1500 to a law student who has a disability and shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession.

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to apply for the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association’s Scholarship, please submit the following materials:

1. An essay (500 words or less)

a. Tell us about your experience with disability or the disability community, and

b. Explain why you are attending law school and what you envision as your future as an attorney or with your law degree

2. Your GPA and resume (feel free to include a statement if you want to explain any issues with the GPA);

3. Two letters of recommendation (from persons not related to you);

Submit the application and all supporting materials by April 15th, 2022, to the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association at admin@wadaweb.org with “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” in the subject line. Decisions will be made by June 17, 2022. Applicants grant unrestricted right to reproduce, publish, modify (not substantively alter), transmit, and otherwise use submitted materials. Please contact Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association for any questions or more information.

WADA is a minority bar association serving as the voice of attorneys and law students with disabilities in the state of Washington. It is non-profit and tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). WADA’s mission is to promote the meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession; to eliminate the barriers to inclusion in the legal profession experienced by people with disabilities; and to promote the careers and professional development of WADA’s membership through mentorship, networking, alliances, and cultivation of a strong and vibrant community.

A Day in the Life: Lawyers in Diverse Health Care Practices

Hear from five distinguished panelists as they share their work, how their career paths have evolved, and how they find purpose in the current organizations they serve. 

These health care lawyers all work in different health care environments, consultant/compliance, public/private, state agency policy maker, non-profit/advocacy, and law/client. 

Register for the event by emailing Adrian Chan.

Join Us for a Virtual Program on the Solo and Small Firm Experience

Big Law Is Not Your Only Option: The Solo and Small Firm Experience

Date: February 10, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific

Location: Virtual

 

Moderator: Kari Petrasek, Petrasek Law, PLLC

Panelists:

·       Shashi Vijay, VJ Law Firm

·       Mark O’Halloran, Gosanko O'Halloran & Lepore PLLC

·       David Levesque, Law Office of David Levesque 

This FREE program will feature an expert panel of attorneys with a vast array of experience working in different practice settings, who have all chosen solo or small firm practice. The program will include time for questions from participants. All are welcome to attend!

Register here.

Sponsored by the ABA Law Student Division, ABA Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division, ABA Young Lawyers Division, and Seattle University School of Law.

IP and Technology Info Panel

Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel
	Thursday, January 20, 2022, 3:00pm PST

 

	Dentons Via Zoom
Dentons Presents: Intellectual Property & Technology Informational Panel. This program is focused on our Patent Prosecution practice, specifically in high technology (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.).  You’ll learn about our dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their work and help world-renowned clients protect some of their most important inventions on the forefront of technology. Connection Details Zoom Link: https://dentons.zoom.us/j/7395380879?pwd=N05xd2tza0pZNG5aVHpRTittWnlidz09  Meeting ID: 739 538 0879 Passcode: 332899 A list of participating speakers is listed below: Peter Yim Mike Swett Connor McKittrick Joni Seeley Duane Carver Siddhi Shah Margaret Baxter Rachel Schwein If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Coon at marianne.coon@dentons.com

Employer Registration for On-Campus Interviewing

The Center for Professional Development invites you to register for Seattle University School of Law’s 2022 Winter or Spring On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program. OCI is a great way to hire 1Ls and 2Ls for summer or school year internships and law clerk positions, and 3Ls for post-grad associate positions.

Winter OCI interviews will take place January 18-21 (virtual and in-person options are available); employer registration will remain open until December 15. 

Spring OCI interviews will take place March 7-10 (virtual and in-person options are available); employer registration will remain open until February 11.

OCI is managed through our Symplicity system. To register for an OCI, first log in to Symplicity.  If you have never done so, you must first create an account. Go to Symplicity to sign up. Please complete the form (fields marked with an asterisk are required) and be sure to select “OCI” in the “Services Requested” section. Please read and accept our policy affirmation in Symplicity. Click on the box below it before you click on the "Submit" button. A username and password will be sent to you via email so that you may continue to access the system.

Once you log in to Symplicity, click on the “OCI” tab on the left side of the page. Then, click on the “Schedule Request” tab, followed by the “Request A Schedule” button. Please complete the "Schedule Request Form" for the appropriate session and click “Submit.”

Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and you will be contacted accordingly.

If you would prefer for the Center for Professional Development to collect resumes for your firm or organization rather than interviewing on campus, please complete the "Schedule Request Form" (per the instructions above) and select “Resume Collection” rather than “Interview.”

We are excited to have you join us! Feel free to contact Matt Etter, Director of Professional Development & Alumni Relations, if you have any questions.

Resume Pop-in Clinic

 Seattle U Law students, stop by The Sidebar on Monday for a quick resume review with CPD!

NLRB Employment Opportunities

The National Labor Relations Board has 153 vacancies for law students and alumni to consider. Find details below.

There are 47 (nationwide) openings for each of these positions:

• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11269425CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-11
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11269429CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-12
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11269827CF – General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) – GS-0905-12

 There are 3 (Washington, DC) openings for each of these positions:

• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271680CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-11
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271681CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-12
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271684CF – General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) – GS-0905-12

There is 1 (Washington, DC) opening for each of these positions:

• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271360CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-11
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271361CF – Law Clerk (Trainee) – GS-0904-12
• Notice of Vacancy NL21EX11271362CF – General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney) – GS-0905-12

WACDL Paperless Trials Webinar

Paperless Trials Webinar

Start Date: 11/5/2021 8:30 AM PDT
End Date: 11/5/2021 12:00 PM PDT

This program is FREE for law students; register here 

Organization Name: Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Contact:

Amy Hirotaka
Email: info@wacdl.org
Phone: (206) 623-1302

Paperless Trials
Kristen Gestaut and Denice Gagner, co-chairs

Schedule:

8:30 AM	Jurybox Demo Jeff Castleton
9:00 AM	Perspective from the Bench Judge David Keenan
10:00 AM	Effective Use of OneNote and Other Tech for Presentations Susy Sobel and Sarra Marie
11:00 AM	Electronic Ethics Mo Hamoudi
Noon	End

MCLE application has been made for 2 law and legal credits and 1 ethics credit.

Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Applications Accepted Beginning November 1 The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are advanced. One example is the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). The program is a summer internship program open to all first- or second-year diverse law students. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program offers a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit or coordinate their award with their work/study financial aid. JIOP will begin accepting applications for all students on November 1. The deadline for applying is January 7, 2022. Last year, JIOP offered internships to 164 law students representing 73 different law schools in locations throughout the country. This year's goal is to place 160 students. Summer 2022 placements will include a new JIOP location in Salt Lake City, UT. Please review the program description and frequently asked questions. The program application and detailed program information are on the program website: ambar.org/jiop. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with additional questions at gail.howard@americanbar.org or by phone at (312) 988-6348. Early applications are encouraged; last year’s program had more than 700 applications for 164 spots. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Other students will be screened on an as-needed basis. Membership in the ABA and Litigation Section is free for law students. Students can join at ambar.org/joinlt (or by calling 800-285-2221) for access to the Section’s multimedia resources for law students and young litigators, professional development opportunities, and content from 35+ practice-specific committees. Learn more at ambar.org/litigation.

Judicial Institute Fellows Clinic

The application for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic is now open. The Judicial Institute is committed to the diversification of Washington’s courts. 

About the Clinic:

Fellows will participate in two-day in-person interactive sessions at Seattle University School of Law on March 13-14, 2022, designed to provide practical knowledge to help legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds become judges.  Taught by instructors who are judges, minority bar judicial evaluation committee members, and appointing authorities, the clinic will address topics including judicial ethics, the judicial appointment process, and preparing for a judicial campaign. SU's public health protocols will be followed for the in-person clinic.

In addition, Fellows will be assigned judicial mentors who will provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. At the end of the program, Fellows should have the skills and information to begin seeking a position on the bench. Fellows will also receive general and ethics CLE credits.

Application Process:

Interested applicants with eight years or more of legal experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and an application. The application materials are due November 15, 2021 and are available HERE.

Please email info@judicialinstitute.org with questions.

DOJ Volunteer Legal Internship Program Webinars

Each year, over 2,000 volunteer legal interns serve in Justice components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. Legal interns work on challenging and meaningful issues in various practice areas that impact the US.

On Tuesday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 10, 2021, OARM is hosting three webinars introducing law students to DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Internship Program.  Speakers will share information about summer and academic-year vacancies, the application process, and answer frequently asked questions. Students may attend any one of the webinars listed below.  

No RSVP is required. Use the following links to access the webinars:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – 12:00 PM ET

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time:  12:00 – 12:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 325 9845 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – 1:00 PM ET or 3:00 PM ET

 Option 1: 

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Time:  1:00 – 1:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 979 4593 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

Option 2:

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Time:  3:00 – 3:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 061 6720 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

Call-In:  (210) 795-0506 US Toll / 1-877-465-7975 US Toll Free

Need help?  Email:  Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov  |  https://help.webex.com

Low Bono Incubator Now Accepting Applications

Seattle University School of Law's Low Bono Incubator is accepting applications from solo and small firm startups through 11/30.

If you've always wanted to start your own firm and provide services to clients from a spectrum of economic backgrounds but didn't think you could do it alone, there's great news: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!

The Incubator can help you in a variety of ways:

• Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, plus conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions;
• Access to experienced practicing attorneys who can provide mentoring in their areas of practice and on running a law practice;
• Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director and Seattle U Law alum Dean "Stan"​ Perkins;
• One-on-one meeting with a business coach;
• Peer support through monthly meetings with the cohort and director;
• Curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and the tools necessary to launch and sustain a successful affordable legal services firm (these will include: Launching a Successful Practice; Marketing; Depositions; Fee Agreements; Discovery; and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys);
• All alumni privileges of the law library, plus a free borrowing membership;
• A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO or Practice Panther, and Lexis Nexis;
• Numerous networking opportunities.

Check it out, alums: Seattle U Law Low Bono Incubator

WSBA Diversity Committee Seeks Law Student Representatives

Are you a law student who is passionate about improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession? If so, then apply to become a Law Student Representative on the Washington State Bar Association’s Diversity Committee!

The WSBA’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to implementing WSBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan, and its work promotes historically underrepresented groups to enter and stay in the profession of law. The Committee does this through collaborative relationships and community building activities that highlight numerous societal benefits of a diverse law profession.

The Diversity Committee is seeking Law Student Representatives to help facilitate collaboration with the law student population in Washington State. The Law Student Representatives will work alongside Committee members in areas including: providing feedback and guidance to the content of educational and other programs; representing the committee at activities and events; joining subcommittees as needed; deepening their own understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity issues and WSBA positions and programming priorities; and acting as ambassadors to members and stakeholders for the committee.

Law Student Representatives will also be responsible for:

• Sharing information about Diversity Committee programs and resources with law schools and law students;
• Providing insight and brainstorming along with the Diversity Committee at regular Committee meetings;
• Assisting with any work delegated to them by the Diversity Committee as appropriate.

The commitment is about 4-5 hours per month.

If you are interested in being considered for a Law Student Representative position, please submit a resume and brief statement of interest (no more than 350 words) to dominiques@wsba.org by the end of the day on 10/18/2021.

King County Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Section Happy Hour

Law students and new lawyers, you are invited to join the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section for a virtual happy hour (non-CLE) on Thursday, October 28 @ 5pm via Zoom.

It’s hard to connect during these remote times, which is why the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section wants to reach out to law students and new practitioners with the opportunity to discuss careers in environmental and land use law.  

Join KCBA Environmental and Land Use members as they discuss their current practices, including the sometimes-rocky path to their current roles. The conversation will then open to attendees for questions and general discussion.

CLICK HERE to register. 

Learn more about KCBA's practice sections here, and consider joining as a student member.

Navy JAG Info Session, September 30 at Noon

Please join the Center for Professional Development and representatives from the US Navy on Thursday, September 30 from 12 – 1 pm for a virtual info session on Navy JAG careers. 

Email Erin Fullner by 5 pm on September 28 to RSVP. 

This event is open to all Seattle U law students.

This session will be a great opportunity to learn about Navy JAG service and gain insights on how to be a competitive candidate for the next application cycle.

If you're interested in learning about additional JAG opportunities, contact Dr. Fullner to join the JAG listserv.

Attorney General Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program

The online application for the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is open. The deadline for law students and eligible graduates to apply is Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET. The HP is the nation's premier entry-level federal attorney hiring program. There are 150+ entry-level attorney opportunities this year.

Please note: a new Cyber Fellowship was recently added to the list of opportunities through the HP. This Fellowship will provide selected attorneys the opportunity to handle emerging national security and criminal cyber threats, while rotating through multiple Department components that protect the nation from cyber threats, including the Criminal Division, National Security Division, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.

You will find more detailed information about both programs, including eligibility requirements, all participating components, application tips, and a link to the application at:

•            HP:  http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys 

•            SLIP:  http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program 

1L Virtual Coffee Breaks

1Ls, if you’d like to be paired with an alum for a virtual coffee break, email Erin Fullner, Director of Professional Development & Alumni Relations, by noon on Monday, September 13. Once you’re assigned an attorney, you'll receive virtual networking tips and instructions.

 

US DOJ Cyber Fellowship

The U.S. Department of Justice just added a new Cyber Fellowship to the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) this year. The three-year Cyber Fellowship will provide selected attorneys the opportunity to handle emerging national security and criminal cyber threats, while rotating through multiple Department components that protect the nation from cyber threats including the Criminal Division, the National Security Division, and the U.S. Attorneys Offices.

Through this unique opportunity, Fellows will handle a broad range of the cyber cases handled by the Department to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the Departments response to emerging and critical threats. Fellows can expect to investigate and prosecute state-sponsored cyber threats; transnational criminal groups; infrastructure and ransomware attacks; and the use of cryptocurrency and money laundering to finance and profit from cyber-based crimes.

Incoming Fellows must agree to a three-year commitment to the program and be able to secure a Top Secret security clearance.  All Fellows will be based in the Washington, D.C. area.  Fellows may be extended or converted to permanent without further competition or reapply to the Honors Program in a subsequent year provided they meet eligibility criteria.  Alternatively, as they approach the end of their three-year term, Fellows may apply to permanent positions within the Department that align with their interest.

HOW TO APPLY: The Cyber Fellowship has been added to the online Honors Program application "Components of Interest" screen as an informal participant to permit interested applicants who have not yet submitted their application to apply. Honors Program applicants who wish to apply but already submitted an application, should simply follow these steps.

• Log back in to their online account and, in the "Action" column, select the red "Withdraw" button. 

• The system will ask them to confirm that they want to withdraw their application. 

• Once they confirm, they can go back in to their application to make any changes necessary by clicking the "Continue Application" button in the upper right portion of the browser screen.  Be sure to select “save and continue” to retain changes.

• They MUST re-certify and re-submit their application prior to the application deadline - go through the same Certify & Submit process they did when first submitting their application. 

• If they have questions relating to modifying their application or experience technical difficulty, click the "Live Chat" button to the right side of the browser.

As a reminder, the deadline for law students and eligible graduates to submit their applications is Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET.

Meet With the IRS About Careers in Tax, Litigation, and Transactional Law

Are you interested in tax? Even if you haven’t thought about a career in tax, do you like Litigation or Transactional Law? Have you ever considered a career with the federal government? Are you worried about having a work/life balance when you graduate? IRS' Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you, either to start your career and gain valuable experience that might take years to get in private sector jobs, if ever, or for your whole career!

Come join the IRS’ Office of Chief Counsel Deputy Chief Counsel in a virtual small group chat to discuss a day in the life of an IRS attorney on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 12pm Pacific Time. This small group setting will be a time for you to ask questions, get to know more about the agency, learn more about our hiring process, and talk to attorneys about their experience at Counsel. These sessions are open to all current students.

 

This meeting will be on August 16, at 12pm Pacific Time.

Join one-on-one: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1606854265?pwd=ejZSeDBNQTdlUGFRd0JSTEl5S1YrUT09

 

Later this summer, the Office of Chief Counsel will be hiring 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs students. See http://jobs.irs.gov/counsel for information on open positions and hiring. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.

Follow IRS Office of Chief Counsel on Linked In

Job Talk Tuesday: Jump In, The Water's Fine

"I might as well just jump in with both feet."

Erin Fullner, Director of Professional Development & Alumni Relations at SU Law

Sometimes the deep end is exactly where you need to be, so don't be afraid to jump in. "You don't know what you don't know" – be flexible, be bold, be open. 

For this last Job Talk Tuesday of the season, CPD's own Erin Fullner focuses on flexibility, providing a reminder that your first job is about growth, and the best opportunities for growth sometimes show up in unexpected places. 

You never know what each opportunity could bring, so it doesn't make sense to rule out possibilities before you've earnestly explored them, especially early in your career. Talk to Erin or one of the other advisors in the Center for Professional Development for guidance and encouragement. 

Watch and Listen to Erin's Job Talk

If you would like a transcript of the interview, please contact Erin Fullner

Job Talk Tuesday: Step Up Your Game

"Step your game up - whether that's constantly improving your skills, constantly networking, or constantly looking for and doing things that will separate you from the competition."

David Tran, SU Law Class of 2015

David Tran, associate attorney at Helsell Fetterman, talks about his previous judicial clerkship and the value of looking at your early jobs in the law as an opportunity to develop skills. You don't have to know what area you want to practice in right off the bat; using your first job (or two) to build a varied skill set and explore options can help you find the right path for you. 

"Be intentionally flexible," as David says. Most folks don't land right into their ideal job, so be open to things you may not have considered before - they can move you closer to your goals.

Watch and Listen to David's Job Talk

If you would like a transcript of the interview, please contact Erin Fullner