National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

Registration Deadlines: August 26 if requesting support for airfare; October 1 for all others

Watch for details at www.peggybrowningfund.org

Questions? Email mmoffa@peggybrowningfund.org or call 267-273-7992

Mock Interview Season, SIGN UP NOW!

It is about that time to start registering for a Mock Interview time slot. We encourage you to schedule an interview time in order to practice and polish your interview style with a Seattle U Law alumni. Here, you will also get the chance to learn how to refine your strategies for OCI and future interviews!

Mock interviews will take place:

• Saturday, July 20 from 10 am to 12:30 pm
• Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

What you should know:

• You will be paired with a practitioner for the half-hour sessions.
• 20 minutes of interviewing
• 10 minutes of feedback
• When possible, we will match you with a practitioner in your area of interest.
• Time slots are first come, first served and space is limited.

How to schedule a Mock Interview?

• Please contact Junsen Ohno to schedule a mock interview. Be sure to include your resume with your time slot request! 

LSAC Launches Access-to-Justice Legal Tech Competition

Attention students: You have until July 19 to apply for this great opportunity, a competition directed by our graduate Miguel Willis. “We aren’t looking for the next blockchain solution that solves every problem, but something community-centered that can help a law school clinic, [a] bar association or nonprofit organization.” Please find the details at Legaltech.

REMINDER: Last DOJ Webinar Wednesday of the Summer

If you're interested in learning more about careers with the US Department of Justice, login for the last Webinar Wednesday of the summer on July 10 at 9:00 am.

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR DATE	PARTICIPATING OFFICES*
July 10, 2019 12:00 PM EST (9:00 AM PST)	Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Prisons National Security Division United States Attorney’s Office United States Trustee Program

*Subject to change.

Webinar URL:  https://ecs.acms.com/dojwedweb/

Access Code:  10200

Questions can be directed to:

Kim Person, Legal Recruitment Specialist

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management

Department of Justice

202-514-8907

Kim.Person@usdoj.gov

Invitation: Attorney General's 7th Annual Open House!

You are Invited!

Washington State Attorney General's Office 7th Annual Open House

➤ When: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

➤Where: Tumwater AGO located at 7141 Cleanwater Lane SW Olympia, WA 98501

➤Who: Anyone interested in pursuing a career 

with the AGO, especially all current and incoming second and third year law students, judicial clerks, and/or licensed attorneys. 

➤Why: Please join us to meet Office Staff, learn more about the AGO and its recruitment

 programs, and discover for yourself how the AGO can help you achieve your professional goals. 

➤No RSVP required to attend this event!

For more information about this event, please contact Linda Nakamura at Linda.Nakamura@atg.wa.gov and for personal requiring accommodation please contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693.

2020 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

The 2020 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship application is now available.

$10,000 scholarships will be awarded to three diverse rising 2Ls for the summer of 2020. Recipients will also receive a a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of the firm’s offices.

For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program, visit the scholarship application page.

Please direct all questions about the 2020 Diversity Scholarship to Helen Beasley.

Mock Voir Dire Training for Students in Summer Associate Positions

RegTech: The Transformation of Regulation & Compliance

Join Seattle University School of Law on June 28 for the 2nd Annual Innovation and Technology Law Conference - RegTech: The Transformation of Regulation & Compliance.

Technology is dramatically changing all industries. A critical area of change is the transformation of how government supervises the activities of regulated industries, and how the legal services profession is leveraging technology through artificial intelligence and other innovations.

Regulatory technology, or “RegTech,” is rapidly evolving the processes of compliance, auditing, risk management, confidentiality, and more. Business firms, law firms, and NGOs have the exciting potential to benefit from all or most of these developments. Join in this conference as lawyers and other thought leaders explore and discuss the technological changes that have occurred in and are envisioned for regulation and supervision. Find out where “RegTech” is leading us.

Details and Registration.

This program is FREE to Seattle University School of Law students.

Law Journal Joint Write-on Competition

Seattle University School of Law's journals invite you to apply for membership through their joint write-on competition. 

American Indian Law Journal

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

Seattle University Law Review 

Please see the competition email that was mailed on Thursday, June 6 for detailed instructions. Application materials are due June 19 at 7:00 pm.  

Questions can be directed to:

Julie Kim - Managing Editor, AILJ

Liberty Quihuis - Managing Editor, SJTEIL

Akua Asare-Konadu - Managing Editor, SJSJ

Emily Beale - Managing Editor, SULR

Alliance for Equal Justice Legal Intern Orientation

Gonzaga University School of Law, Seattle University School of Law, and University of Washington School of Law are co-sponsoring the Alliance for Equal Justice Legal Intern Orientation. 

Sign up for the orientation to learn more about the Alliance for Equal Justice (a network of organizations in Washington State that furthers equity and justice by providing and supporting civil legal aid to low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized individuals and communities) and to explore how to make the most of your summer internship.

All law student interns are welcome to attend! The program will offer substantive training and an opportunity to meet with Alliance organizations.

The orientation will take place:

June 21 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at Seattle University School of Law or Gonzaga University School of Law (with some joint sessions live-streamed to Spokane).

Student interns REGISTER HERE. Lunch will be provided at both locations.

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management Summer Programs

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) will host three programs for students and eligible graduates over the summer:

·      A Wednesday Webinar Series for law students and eligible graduates to hear directly from DOJ components participating in the Attorney General’s Honors Program and learn more about their work and what they look for in an applicant (see below for details).

·      The U.S. Department of Justice Career Information Fair, Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 3:00 PM EST. The annual Career Information Fair is an opportunity for law students interested in the Honors Program (HP), Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP), and volunteer legal internships to learn more about the many offices and components at DOJ.  There is no interviewing at the fair, but attendees meet attorneys from throughout the Department and can ask questions.  The RSVP opens on June 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST.

Wednesday Webinar Series – Dates and Log in information

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR DATE	PARTICIPATING OFFICES*
June 5, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Antitrust Division Civil Division Criminal Division Tax Division
June 19, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Drug Enforcement Administration Environment and Natural Resources Division Executive Office of Immigration Review Civil Rights Division
July 10, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Federal Bureau of Investigation National Security Division United States Attorney’s Office United States Trustee Program

*Subject to change.

DOJ Wednesday Webinar Series

URL:  https://ecs.acms.com/dojwedweb/

Access Code:  10200   

If you have any questions about accessing the webinar, please contact Kim.Person@usdoj.gov. 

Construction Law Happy Hour Open to Seattle U Law Students

Fall Moderate Means Practicum

Register now for the Fall Moderate Means Practicum, LPRC-425-A. This experiential learning course is 3 credits and meets Mondays and Wednesdays – 2:30 to 3:45 pm.

Looking for an opportunity to build your client interviewing skills?  Interested in family, consumer, or housing law and want to apply your learning to real clients’ cases?  Want to build or hone your issue-spotting and legal analysis skills?  Want to help moderate income individuals access low-cost legal services?  

This experiential course will give you the opportunity to: 
• Learn about the legal issues that low and moderate income clients most often encounter
• Conduct client interviews via telephone
• Perform legal analysis of interesting cases
• Work with attorneys throughout the state to provide representation

What are students saying about this course?  A 3L student 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 the Moderate Means Program Staff Attorney Clay Wilsonwilsoncl@seattleu.edu.  

Tangible Tips for Negotiating Salary

Women of SU Connection Café
Tangible Tips for Negotiating Salary

Presented by Pam Inch, Executive Recruiter for the Mayor of Seattle

WHEN: May 16, 2019
TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Seattle University, Student Center 160, LeRoux Room

Join us for a night of learning and connecting. Pam Inch, executive recruiter for Mayor Jenny Durkan, will share the best practices, tips and tricks for negotiating salary. We'll also welcome our newest alumnae as graduating students from the class of 2019 join us for the first time.

There will be plenty of time for meaningful conversations. Food and drinks will be provided. 

About Pam Inch
For over two decades, Pam Inch has been connecting talented people with world-changing work. As a recruiter, she has successfully sought out individuals for everything from entry-level factory workers to neurosurgeons and police chiefs. With a reputation for building reliable and results-oriented teams, she has led recruitment efforts for major local employers including Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Public Utilities and the City of Seattle. Currently, Pam serves as City of Seattle’s senior executive recruiter where she focuses on seeking out exceptional leaders for positions within Mayor Jenny Durkan’s administration. 

PLEASE REGISTER AT EVENTBRITE

The New Consent Rule: How to Be Effective in Practicing Before the Magistrate Judges

Join the Federal Bar Association of Western Washington and King County Bar Association for a free CLE this Thursday, May 9 at Davis Wright Tremaine's Seattle office.

Details and registration can be found on the event page.

US Attorney's Office Opportunities

Those interested in the DOJ's honors program and summer internship opportunities, be sure to watch the office's recent webinar.

The slides from the presentation can be found on the CPD LinkedIn page.

Inn of Court Application Reminder

Applications for student membership in Inn of Court are due this Thursday, April 18 at 5 pm.

Inn of Court Student Membership

Current 2Ls are invited to apply for 2019-2020 membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. One of the Inn of Court’s functions is to serve as an educational and mentoring organization to law students who are dedicated to the pursuit of high-quality, ethical lawyering.

ABOUT THE INN

The general Inn membership is made up of judges, professors, law firm partners, prosecutors, defenders, and other lawyers with varying levels of practice experience. The Inn meets on the Seattle U campus the second Tuesday night of each of the nine months of the school year for dinner, networking, and a continuing legal education (CLE) presentation. Students are each assigned to one of seven sub-groups, called pupilages, where they work with judges and lawyers in those groups to develop and help lead a CLE (each pupilage presents one CLE for the year).

SELECTION CRITERIA

This is a competitive process. There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students who will be 3Ls during the 2019-2020 academic year. Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a thoughtful and compelling cover letter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications for membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Thursday, April 18 by 5 pm. A resume and letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn can be emailed to Laura Spoor or delivered in person to the Dean’s Offices on the law school’s 2nd floor. Address letters of interest to Deborah Ahrens, William C. Oltman Professor of Teaching Excellence & Associate Professor of Law, and Erin Fullner, Senior Associate Director of the Center for Professional Development.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Student dues for 2019-2020 will be covered by the Office of the Dean.

QUESTIONS

Contact Prof. Ahrens or Dr. Fullner if you have questions.

The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court is part of the American Inns of Court, a national organization comprised of around 320 chapters and over 23,000 members.

2019 US Department of Justice Honors Program Informational Webinar

No RSVP is required for this webinar. Please log in at: https://lnkd.in/gPvXcbi (passcode: 10200).

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Moderate Means Program - Summer Practicum

The Moderate Means Program has spots open for this summer. This experiential course provides practical training in the areas of family, housing, and consumer law; the chance to interview multiple clients about their legal issues; and the satisfaction of helping moderate income clients obtain legal representation at reduced cost.

Location: Sullivan Hall
Time Commitment: Six hours a week (minimum)

To apply send a letter of interest and your resume to Clay Wilson. Feel free to contact Clay Wilson If you have questions.