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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

K&L Gates Happy Hour for 1Ls

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

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

ACC Washington Ambassadors Program - JOIN TODAY!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

The GSC Executive Board positions come with a quartlery stipend.

 

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

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

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

Apply Now to Join the 2015 Ms. JD Academic Committee

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

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

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

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

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

Brew Review: A Fundraising Event Benefitting the Unemployment Law Project

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

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

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

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

This is event is for guests 21 and over.

Equal Justice Works Fellowships

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

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

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

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

General Information about the Application Process

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

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

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

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

Pay Equity Panel: The Importance of Salary Negotiation

Panel: How to Succeed in Your Judicial Clerkship

Tuesday, April 14
Noon in Room 110

A Panel of Former Clerks Will Present

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

How to Succeed in Your Summer Position

Tuesday, April 21
Noon in Room C1

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

Presentation by Pierce County Prosecutor

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

Student Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Inn of Court

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

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

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

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

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

Job Shadow Program Training

Tuesday, March 31

Noon in room 110

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

Fall OCI Information Session

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

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

"Repaying a Different Kind of Loan"

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

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

VABAW Summer Judicial Externship

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

Essential Protocols and Procedures for the Law Office with Charity Anastasio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!!