If you are interested in federal government opportunities – internships/externships/post-graduate placements – check out the Government Honors & Internship Handbook which will be updated for the 2012-2013 recruiting cycle on August 1. Contact Anna Ross or Emily Von Seele for login information! In the meantime please be aware of these early deadlines – and if you’re interested in one or more of these programs let us know so we can get you more detailed info:
Fall/Spring Internships for 2Ls:
8/1 - Dept of Energy - Office of General Counsel’s Law Student Internship Program (FALL)
8/15 – Institute of Museum and Library Service - Ofc of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (FALL)
8/31 – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau – Student Internship Program (FALL)
9/1 – Dept of State - Office of Legal Advisor (civil) – Summer internship and Fall & Spring externship
9/1 – Dept of Interior – Office of Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program (SPRING)
9/7 – Executive Ofc of President – Council on Environmental Quality – Legal Clerkship Program (SPRING)
Summer 2013 Opps for 2Ls:
8/24 – Environmental Protection Agency – Summer Honors Program
9/1 – Government Accountability Office – Office of General Counsel Summer Associate Program
9/1 – Dept of State - Office of Legal Advisor (civil) – Summer internship
9/4 – Dept of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program
Fall/Spring Internships for 3Ls:
8/1 - Dept of Energy - Office of General Counsel’s Law Student Internship Program (FALL)
8/15 – Institute of Museum and Library Service - Ofc of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (FALL)
8/31 – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau – Student Internship Program (FALL)
9/1 – Dept of Interior – Office of Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program (SPRING)
9/7 – Executive Ofc of President – Council on Environmental Quality – Legal Clerkship Program (SPRING)
Post-Graduation Opps for 3Ls:
9/1 – Dept of State – Office of Legal Advisor (civil) – 3 Year New Attorney Program
9/4 – Dept of Justice – Attorney General’s Honors Program
9/4 – Dept of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program (for 3Ls going to do an LLM program or judicial clerkship after graduation)
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
OCI Updates
The IRS has been added to Session 3 and will be interviewing 2Ls and 3Ls.
Oles Morrison has been added to the schedule under Session 2 and will be interviewing 2Ls.
Oles Morrison has been added to the schedule under Session 2 and will be interviewing 2Ls.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
OCI Updates
- Deloitte has been added to the schedule and will be interviewing 2Ls and 3Ls. You can find their info under "Session 4."
- Montgomery Purdue has been added to Session 1 and will be interviewing 2Ls.
Monday, July 9, 2012
OCI Update
The U.S. Marine Corps will be hosting informational interviews on September 27th, rather than during the official OCI period. Instructions for submitting materials and scheduling interviews will be released closer to the interview date.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Northwest Minority Job Fair Registraion
Registration is now open for the Northwest Minority Job Fair. This year, the fair will be held on Saturday, August 25th at the offices of Davis Wright Tremaine. You can register here through July 31st.
From the fair website:
Davis Wright Tremaine is honored to serve as host of the Northwest Minority Job Fair in its 26th year. Our firm is committed to encouraging opportunities that promote diversity throughout the legal community. We benefit from the talents, ideas and commitment of people who represent a world of differences. We recognize the need for diversity in the workplace and the fact that fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and respect leads to increased employee satisfaction, productivity, and client loyalty. The Job Fair provides employers with an opportunity to interview applicants from national and local law schools while offering law students a forum to interact with both potential employers and fellow students.
Sponsored and funded by a consortium of private and public sector employers, the Job Fair will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101.
In its 26th year, the Job Fair would like to recognize the following firms for their contribution as prior hosts: Lane Powell, Dorsey & Whitney, K&L Gates, Lane Powell, Perkins Coie, Stoel Rives, Washington State Attorney General and Williams Kastner.
Davis Wright Tremaine has been involved in the Job Fair since its inception in 1987. On behalf of all Job Fair sponsors, I extend a warm welcome and hope you find this event to be a valuable experience. Thank you for your participation.
From the fair website:
Davis Wright Tremaine is honored to serve as host of the Northwest Minority Job Fair in its 26th year. Our firm is committed to encouraging opportunities that promote diversity throughout the legal community. We benefit from the talents, ideas and commitment of people who represent a world of differences. We recognize the need for diversity in the workplace and the fact that fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and respect leads to increased employee satisfaction, productivity, and client loyalty. The Job Fair provides employers with an opportunity to interview applicants from national and local law schools while offering law students a forum to interact with both potential employers and fellow students.
Sponsored and funded by a consortium of private and public sector employers, the Job Fair will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101.
In its 26th year, the Job Fair would like to recognize the following firms for their contribution as prior hosts: Lane Powell, Dorsey & Whitney, K&L Gates, Lane Powell, Perkins Coie, Stoel Rives, Washington State Attorney General and Williams Kastner.
Davis Wright Tremaine has been involved in the Job Fair since its inception in 1987. On behalf of all Job Fair sponsors, I extend a warm welcome and hope you find this event to be a valuable experience. Thank you for your participation.
Monday, June 18, 2012
OCI Info Session
Each fall, representatives from a variety of firms and organizations come to campus to interview 2Ls and 3Ls for summer and full-time positions. The information session will briefly introduce the process of applying for firms through Sympliticy, discuss how to properly prepare, and answer any questions you may have. If you are considering participating in OCI, please be sure to attend.
Tuesday, June 26, 5:00-6:00 p.m., C1. RSVP in Symplicity.
Tuesday, June 26, 5:00-6:00 p.m., C1. RSVP in Symplicity.
Friday, June 8, 2012
OCI Now Live on Symplicity
OCI info is now available on Symplicity. Just log in and go to the "OCI Tab" at the top of the page.
Remember that there are 3 Sessions, and that you should select each individual session in order to view the complete list of participating firms.
We will be addition additional firms throughout the summer, so be sure to keep checking back. You can start applying on July 2nd.
Remember that there are 3 Sessions, and that you should select each individual session in order to view the complete list of participating firms.
We will be addition additional firms throughout the summer, so be sure to keep checking back. You can start applying on July 2nd.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Latham & Watkins Diversit Scholars Program
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars Program, which awards six law students at ABA-accredited law schools a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship for use during their second year of law school. Previous recipients of the scholarships have told us that the program not only defrays the cost of a law school education, but also signals the importance of diversity to the firm and is a strong indicator of Latham's open-minded and forward-thinking culture.
Started in 2005, the Diversity Scholars Program is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers in global law firms and intend to practice law in the United States. The quality and quantity of applicants over the past six years have been overwhelming, and the success of the program reaffirms and strengthens our commitment to innovative initiatives that support and sustain greater diversity in the legal profession. The Diversity Scholars Program is among a range of ongoing activities that enhance the firm's efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.
Factors considered in choosing the Diversity Scholars include motivation for pursuing a legal career, academic and leadership achievements, life experiences and challenges, and desire to practice at a global law firm and contribute to its diversity objectives. Candidates are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by June 15, 2012. Recipients will be announced in late summer 2012. The process is open to all law students at ABA-accredited law schools who have completed their first year of a full-time JD program by the application deadline. The scholarships are not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham.
Application forms and more information on the program can be found by clicking here.
Started in 2005, the Diversity Scholars Program is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers in global law firms and intend to practice law in the United States. The quality and quantity of applicants over the past six years have been overwhelming, and the success of the program reaffirms and strengthens our commitment to innovative initiatives that support and sustain greater diversity in the legal profession. The Diversity Scholars Program is among a range of ongoing activities that enhance the firm's efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.
Factors considered in choosing the Diversity Scholars include motivation for pursuing a legal career, academic and leadership achievements, life experiences and challenges, and desire to practice at a global law firm and contribute to its diversity objectives. Candidates are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by June 15, 2012. Recipients will be announced in late summer 2012. The process is open to all law students at ABA-accredited law schools who have completed their first year of a full-time JD program by the application deadline. The scholarships are not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham.
Application forms and more information on the program can be found by clicking here.
Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair
Registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair. This event will be held in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2012. The registration deadline is July 14th.
The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair provides an excellent forum for legal employers, law students and law school graduates to meet and discuss employment options with the goal of expanding opportunities and assisting the legal profession in fulfilling its commitment to diversity. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to hire law students and graduates from diverse backgrounds that have been traditionally under-represented in the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Law students and recent law school graduates are invited to register and attend the RMDLCF and to apply for twenty-minute scheduled interviews with participating employers.
Student registration can be found here: https://law-rmdlcf-csm.symplicity.com/students/
The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair provides an excellent forum for legal employers, law students and law school graduates to meet and discuss employment options with the goal of expanding opportunities and assisting the legal profession in fulfilling its commitment to diversity. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to hire law students and graduates from diverse backgrounds that have been traditionally under-represented in the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Law students and recent law school graduates are invited to register and attend the RMDLCF and to apply for twenty-minute scheduled interviews with participating employers.
Student registration can be found here: https://law-rmdlcf-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available! Application deadline is June 22, 2012.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2012. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2013 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beasley at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or 205.328.0480.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2012. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2013 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beasley at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or 205.328.0480.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
LBAW & SGB Legal Clinic Volunteers Needed
The Latina/o Bar Association of Washington and Schroeter Goldmark & Bender invite you to volunteer at an upcoming free bilingual legal clinic.
Attorney volunteers are needed to provide consultations in the following areas of law:
If you are able to volunteer, please contact LBAW Community Service Committee Chairs, M. Lorena González and Fé Lopez, at clinics@sgb-law.com.
Individuals interested in volunteering as Spanish interpreters should email Josh Stromberg at volunteer@elcentrodelaraza.org.
DETAILS:
Attorney volunteers are needed to provide consultations in the following areas of law:
- Immigration
- Family Law
- Consumer & Finance Law (includes creditor/debtor issues)
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Property/Real Estate
- Criminal Law
If you are able to volunteer, please contact LBAW Community Service Committee Chairs, M. Lorena González and Fé Lopez, at clinics@sgb-law.com.
Individuals interested in volunteering as Spanish interpreters should email Josh Stromberg at volunteer@elcentrodelaraza.org.
DETAILS:
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- El Centro de la Raza, Third Floor
- 2524 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98144
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Free Webinar on Maximizing Your Summer Experience
On Wednesday, May 23 at 3:00 PM EDT, NALP is presenting “Summer Success: Getting the Most from Your Summer Public Interest Experience.”
During this free webinar, you’ll learn practical tips on how to develop professionally and personally while interning at a public interest office this summer. Also, you’ll get insider advice from public interest attorneys and community leaders.
Deb Ellis, the Assistant Dean of Public Service at NYU Law School, and Sherizaan Minwalla, the Director of Legal Services at Tahirih Justice Center, will be leading the webinar.
Don’t delay, register today!
During this free webinar, you’ll learn practical tips on how to develop professionally and personally while interning at a public interest office this summer. Also, you’ll get insider advice from public interest attorneys and community leaders.
Deb Ellis, the Assistant Dean of Public Service at NYU Law School, and Sherizaan Minwalla, the Director of Legal Services at Tahirih Justice Center, will be leading the webinar.
Don’t delay, register today!
Friday, April 27, 2012
REMINDER: Inn of Court Applications Due Monday
Please finish up those Dwyer Inn of Court applications this weekend so you can turn them in by 5 pm on Monday.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
REMINDER: Marine Corps Judge Advocate Talk on Trial Advocacy and Criminal Practice in the Corps
Capt. Logan, USMC Judge Advocate, will visit our campus TOMORROW, April 25, to talk about trial advocacy and criminal practice in the Marine Corps. This event will take place at noon in room 109.
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP (there's still time, email Erin Fullner). If you don't RSVP, you're still welcome to attend, but please bring your own lunch.
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP (there's still time, email Erin Fullner). If you don't RSVP, you're still welcome to attend, but please bring your own lunch.
Friday, April 20, 2012
ProBonoWA.org
The WSBA's online directory of pro bono opportunities is a great resource for attorneys looking to give back and also build experience. Please visit ProBonoWA.org.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
William L. Dwyer Inn of Court Student Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply for 2012-2013 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 monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of each month September-May at Seattle University. The membership dues for 2012-2013 are $100, which will cover the cost of all the meals.
Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 30 by 5 p.m. Application materials can be submitted in person to Leann Wagele in the Dean’s Office or electronically to wagelel@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, Erin Fullner or Leann Wagele.
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 monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of each month September-May at Seattle University. The membership dues for 2012-2013 are $100, which will cover the cost of all the meals.
Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 30 by 5 p.m. Application materials can be submitted in person to Leann Wagele in the Dean’s Office or electronically to wagelel@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, Erin Fullner or Leann Wagele.
Monday, April 16, 2012
LexisNexis Solo Practice Webinar
Lexis is offering a Hanging Your Own Shingle webinar on Monday, April 23. The program will include a panel of attorneys who have successfully gone the solo or small firm route:
Christopher Anderson started as a New York City assistant district attorney and is now a managing partner for an eight-attorney firm in Athens, GA
Johnathan Stone is a recent graduate who started a solo practice in Austin, TX
Richard Vanderslice began his career as a large law firm associate and then left to become the managing partner of Richard L. Vanderslice PC in Philadelphia
Friday, April 13, 2012
Upcoming Presentation: Trial Advocacy & Criminal Law in the Marine Corps
Capt. Logan, USMC Judge Advocate, will visit our campus on Wednesday, April 25, to talk about trial advocacy and criminal practice in the Marine Corps. This event will take place at noon; lunch will be provided.For students interested in judge advocate work, federal service, or criminal trial practice generally, this will be an outstanding opportunity! RSVP to Erin Fullner.
The photo above is of the Commandant's Own, the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, performing at the Marine Corps War Memorial outside of Arlington National Cemetary.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
SU Law Veteran's Association - Happy Hour/Networking Extravaganza
Attention Veterans! The SU Law Veteran’s Association showcase event of the year, a Happy Hour/Networking Extravaganza is coming up around the corner on Monday, 23 April, at 6.30 at a swanky new Capitol Hill bar ‘The Pinebox.’ http://www.pineboxbar.com/
The WSBA ‘LAMP’ (Legal Assistance to Military Personnel) is publicizing this event to ensure that local lawyers/veteran’s interest groups will attend and have the opportunity to meet and greet enthusiastic, educated, job-hungry law students like you and me!
The funds of our SBA org will subsidize the necessaries (tasty appetizers, and calming beverages).
Who: Local Lawyers and You
What: Networking Event
When: 6.30 pm. Monday, April 23rd
Where: The Pinebox Bar, 1600 Melrose Ave Seattle, WA, (206) 588-0375
Questions: Please Contact SULVA VP Leif Drangsholt, at ltd@uw.edu
The WSBA ‘LAMP’ (Legal Assistance to Military Personnel) is publicizing this event to ensure that local lawyers/veteran’s interest groups will attend and have the opportunity to meet and greet enthusiastic, educated, job-hungry law students like you and me!
The funds of our SBA org will subsidize the necessaries (tasty appetizers, and calming beverages).
Who: Local Lawyers and You
What: Networking Event
When: 6.30 pm. Monday, April 23rd
Where: The Pinebox Bar, 1600 Melrose Ave Seattle, WA, (206) 588-0375
Questions: Please Contact SULVA VP Leif Drangsholt, at ltd@uw.edu
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Clerkship Info Session Make-Up
For those with class schedules that conflict with both of the Clerkship Kickoff sessions, CPD is offering a make-up session. Please email Erin Fullner for details.
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