Rural Practice: Small Towns, Big Opportunities Virtual Hiring Event – March 31

2023 JOB SEEKER INSTRUCTIONS

Law student and attorney job seekers may now begin registering for the 2023 Rural Practice Virtual Hiring Event. This event takes place on Friday, March 31, 2023, and is open to all law students and attorneys interested in legal jobs in small towns and rural areas of Washington State. The event is hosted by Gonzaga University School of Law, in partnership with the WSBA Small Town & Rural Practice Committee, Seattle University School of Law, and University of Washington School of Law.

There is no cost to register. Monday, March 13 is the deadline for job seekers to register and Wednesday, March 15 at noon is the application deadline. 

Registration is a two-step process and must be completed in order. 

Step 1: Register via Microsoft Forms here. 

If you are a current student, you must register with your official law school email address (@lawschool.gonzaga.edu, @uw.edu, @seattleu.edu, etc.)  

Step 2: Apply for Jobs (by noon on March 15).

If you are not a Gonzaga Law student, your registration from Step 1 will also serve as an application for a ZagLAW account. Within 2 business days of completing your registration, Gonzaga Law will confirm your information and send you an email with your log in information. If you do not receive this email within 2 business days, please email lawcareers@gonzaga.edu.  

Once you have an account, select “OCI and Job Listings” from the left-hand menu, and apply to jobs listed under the “2023 Rural Practice Career Fair” OCI.   

For students who attend Gonzaga University School of Law: 

To view participating employers and to submit applications for interviews, log in to your ZagLAW account, select “OCI and Job Listings” from the left-hand menu, and apply to jobs listed under the “2023 Rural Practice Career Fair” OCI.  

Scope of the Ukraine War: An Ontological Question of International Law

Law students, faculty, and staff, you are invited to the Gonzaga Journal of International Law's annual symposium, Scope of the Ukraine War: An Ontological Question of International Law.

The symposium will take place Friday, April 14 from 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Doors open for check-in at 8 at the Barbieri Courtroom at Gonzaga Law.

Navigating Careers in IRS' Office of Chief Counsel

Have you ever wondered about working for the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel? Are you interested in tax or cutting edge issues? Do you like Litigation or Transactional Law? Interested in a career with the federal government? IRS' Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you! 

Join the Office for a panel discussion with attorneys from various legal divisions. Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions.  Positions are open to candidates of various experience levels with some announcements seeking attorneys with as little as one year of legal experience after passing the bar.  

 

To view open positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS's legal divisions, click here.  

WHEN:

• Wednesday, February 8^th at 5pm ET featuring the Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division Counsel (TEGEDC), Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE) and Income, Tax and Accounting (ITA) Divisions (Register here: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOqtpzsuGCfzE9ENcQj1QlirUHrg11M) 
• Wednesday, February 15^th at 5pm ET featuring the Corporate (CORP), International (INTL) and Large Business & International (LB&I) Divisions (Register here: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdu6pqzoqGYUJrAKiRy2lmVLcb1ZkS9M)
• Wednesday, February 22^nd at 5pm ET featuring the General Legal Services (GLS), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Procedure & Administration (P&A) and Small Business/Self Employed (SB/SE) Divisions (Register here: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-6sqDsuG_ppfpZiP7YOxJWQccBdrx8)

WHO: These events are open to attorneys with a year or more of experience.

Rural Practice: Small Towns, Big Opportunities

Employers, to register:

1. Visit law-gonzaga.12twenty.com/hire to sign in or create a ZagLAW account.

2. Go to OCI and Job Listings and select “Register for OCI”.

3. Complete the registration form and submit.

4. Follow the prompts to complete a job posting and submit.

5. Register by February 15, 2023 at 5 pm to participate.

Attend the Employer Registration drop-in Zoom information session on Monday, February 9, from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. https://gonzaga.zoom.us/j/3731215820

Additional Questions?  Email lawcareers@gonzaga.edu

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) is excited to share that the 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program is currently accepting mentees for the 2023 program year. 

Are you a first-year law student from an underrepresented background? Don't miss this opportunity to receive personal mentorship from an attorney at a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Member organization!

The 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program is a comprehensive, no-fee initiative that helps talented students receive the guidance they need to maximize their potential, both during and after law school. Students are paired with a mentor at the top of the legal profession who takes an active, personal interest in the student's development and success.

Register now to join the thousands of participants who have been matched with an attorney-perhaps even a managing partner or general counsel-at an LCLD Member organization.

Registration has been extended until January 13, 2023. Both in-person and virtual program models are available.  Availability is limited, so don't delay.

Questions? Contact Nancy Richardson, LCLD Program Manager, at nrichardson@lcldnet.com.

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Law

On February 8, from 12:30-1:30 pm eastern time, the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Office of the Solicitor in the U.S. Department of Labor is holding a virtual presentation for current law students who may be interested in the office's work. 

Speakers will provide an overview of the types work the office does, including appellate, enforcement, and regulatory work, and the kinds of careers available to attorneys interested in occupational safety and health. They will also discuss some specific examples of projects the office has worked on and hope to give current students an idea of what the day to day work of being an attorney for the federal government looks like.

The presentation will be on Teams, and participants do not need the app to participate, they can join from their browsers. There will be time at the end for questions. 

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Law

February 8, 2023, 12:30 – 1:30 pm eastern (9:30 – 10:30 am pacific)

Join the Meeting

Season's Greetings from CPD!

Before we leave for the holidays, the CPD team wants to wish you a blessed season! Law school offices will be closed from December 23 to January 2. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year. 

Employer Registration is Open for Seattle University School of Law's Spring On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program

2023 SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING (OCI)

Employer Registration Now Open!

Click here to register

Employer Registration Closes February 13, 2023

Spring OCI Timeline

• Tuesday, Feb 21 at 12pm: Application deadline for students
• Tuesday, Feb 21 at 2pm: Employer interview pre-selection begins
• Tuesday, Feb 28 at 12pm: Deadline for employers to select students to interview 
• Wednesday, March 1 at 8am: Selected students begin to schedule interview times 
• Thursday, March 2 at 12pm: Deadline for selected students to schedule interview times 
• Thursday, March 2 at 2pm: Employers receive interview schedule
• March 6 – 9: Interviews (in-person or virtual)

How to Register as an Employer

• OCI is managed through our Symplicity system; if you do not have an account, visit Symplicity, click on “Employer” and choose the Sign-Up option on the right side of the screen
• To register for OCI, first log in to Symplicity
• Once you log in, click on the “OCI” tab on the left side of the page
• Click on the “Schedule Request” tab, followed by the “Request A Schedule” button
• Complete the Schedule Request Form for the 2023 Spring OCI session and click “Submit”
• Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and you will be contacted accordingly.*

*Note: OCI programming will support both in-person and virtual interviews. If you would like us to collect resumes for your firm rather than interviewing on campus, please complete the Schedule Request Form, per above, and select “Resume Collection” rather than “Interview.”

Questions?

Contact Lauren Carlos, Program Coordinator at the Center for Professional Development, at lawcareers@seattleu.edu.

CPD is Remote This Week and Will be Closed December 23 through January 2

Seattle U has moved to remote operations for the rest of the week due to weather concerns, so our office suite is currently closed. The CPD team remains in the virtual office though, and we are available to assist you! Please email an advisor if you need help,

CPD (along with other law school offices) will be closed for the holidays from 12/22 at 4:30 pm to 1/3 at 8:30 am.

Save the Date for Roadways to the Bench on April 3 at 1 pm

For more information, email Paula Sutton

Pre-Register for the National LGBTQ+ Bar Spring Virtual Career Fair

The National LGBTQ+ Bar, sponsor of the Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair held each summer, is launching a new program this spring! This entirely virtual career fair will host smaller firms, as well as local nonprofits and government agencies from medium markets around the country.

The anticipated date for the program is Saturday, March 11, 2023. It is geared toward students who are looking for smaller regional firms, an opportunity to practice in or close to their hometown or school, or a niche area of practice in a boutique firm setting.

All LGBTQ+ law students are invited to this event. Small employers from throughout the country will be recruited to participate; however, the outreach will focus on employers in the following cities: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charleston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix/Tempe, Portland (OR), Raleigh/Durham, Seattle, San Diego, and South Florida.  Most recruiting law firms at this virtual fair will have 50 or fewer attorneys. 

Pre-register today!

Spill the Tea: Conversations on the Inner Workings of Athletic Compliance

Please join the Membership and Awards Committee of the National Association for Athletic Compliance (NAAC) as we provide a peek into the inner workings of compliance. Graduate and law students with an interest in pursuing a career in compliance are encouraged to attend this free virtual event, which will provide them with an opportunity to hear from and engage with a diverse group of compliance administrators. Registration will be open for the first 100 students who sign up HERE. Ten attendees will be randomly selected to receive a free NAAC student membership for 2022-23. Below are additional details for the event:

Date: December 8, 3-4 p.m. EST

Attendees: Graduate and law school students; will be capped at first 100 who register

Description: This one-hour Zoom session, which includes both a panel discussion and breakout rooms, will provide students a unique and honest glimpse into athletic compliance as a career option.

Mentorship Opportunity

The WSBA International Practice Section has an annual mentorship program, connecting law students and with practicing attorneys. You can find information about the section here and sign up for a mentor here.

If you have any questions, please email Michael Harris or Elena Dzhalazova. 

Rural and Small-Town Practice Day

Today is Rural and Small-Town Practice Day in Washington! Seattle University School of Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, and University of Washington School of Law, along with the Washington State Bar Association STAR (Small Town And Rural) Practice Committee, hope you'll celebrate by learning more about rural practice through our virtual program this afternoon at 4 pm: Small Towns, Big Opportunities. 

Learn from our panelists about the urgent need for rural attorneys and the incredible impact they have on their communities.

Panelists:

• Jaime (Jr.) Cuevas, General Counsel – Ramsey Corporation, Facilitator

• Paul Kelley, Director – Department of Assigned Counsel, Yakima

• Malena Pinkham, Staff Attorney – Northwest Justice Project

• Adam Kick – Skamania County Prosecutor

• Sarah Cuellar – Law Office of Sarah Cuellar, Ferry County

Join the program here here (Meeting ID: 879 5400 3023; passcode: 283834)

Coffee with Counsel

Join the SBA and CPD for Coffee with Counsel, featuring Elida Moran of T-Mobile, on Nov. 15 at 12:30 pm on the 2nd Floor Gallery.

Careers in IP with the USPTO

New Trademark Examining Attorney Positions Open Now 

Apply to join the Trademarks legal team at America’s Innovation Agency! 

Application deadline: November 28, 2022  

Combine your passion for public service with your love of intellectual property law.     

Careers in IP law at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are: 

·       Challenging – you get to work with a wider variety of subjects than almost any other area of law; 

·        Autonomous - you are trusted to work independently and trained to make quick, decisive and accurate legal decisions; 

·        Rewarding – merit-based awards are available for superior work performance, both in quality and in production; and 

·         Aligned with a Passion for Public Service – USPTO employees take a lot of pride in serving the public by helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams in innovation.  

Get to know Kemi, a Trademark Examining Attorney, and hear what she loves about working at the USPTO.

From now until November 28, 2022, the USPTO is accepting applications to fill multiple positions for entry-level Trademark examining attorneys. You may telework from anywhere in the U.S. or work from the physical worksite which is located in Alexandria/Virginia. The positions are open to all U.S. citizens or nationals.  

·         The GS-9 “Law Clerk” vacancy is for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and complete bar admission within 14 months of being hired. Once admission is complete, new GS-9 hires will be converted to GS-11. No prior experience is required. 

·         The GS-11 “Attorney Advisor” vacancy is also for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and an active bar membership in good standing. No prior experience is required. 

Thinking of joining the USPTO’s Trademarks legal team?  

SAVE THE DATE! 

Becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO 

Tuesday, November 15th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

The USPTO will host a webinar all about becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney! During the webinar, job seekers will learn about the agency’s mission, how working as a Trademark Examining Attorney supports economic growth and innovation, as well as how – and specifically where - to apply.

Attendees will also get a chance to hear directly from two Trademark Examining Attorneys on why they love working at the USPTO and how the agency’s “work from home nationwide” programs help to support employees and families holistically. 

Tune in here: https://bit.ly/tmex_webinar 

Webinar password: virtual (8478825 from phones) 

or join by phone: +1-415-527-5035 US Toll 

Access code: 2761 005 4594 

Learn more about how to become a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO here. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful work, telework and flexible schedules, work-life balance, a rich culture of diversity and inclusion, training and mentorship, great pay and benefits, and more!   

For more information about the job requirements and the hiring process, please visit the USPTO Jobs Website at: www.uspto.gov/jobs 

Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay informed about jobs at USPTO  

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on USPTO jobs and recruitment events via Twitter: @USPTOJobs 

Virtual Federal Employment Workshops for Veterans and Their Families

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management/TACVP is hosting a series of virtual federal employment workshops designed to assist veterans and their families as they begin their job search.  

Tuesday, November 8: Résumé Writing (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            Connect your skills and abilities with the needs of an employer

•            Learn how to market yourself effectively on your résumé

•            Creating your profile on USAJOBS

Wednesday, November 9: Techniques to Find & Apply for Federal Employment (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            How to search for jobs on USAJOBS 

•            How to read and understand a job announcement

•            How to apply to a job announcement

Thursday, November 10: Connecting with Top Talent (11:00am – 12:30pm)

•            Meet the hiring managers: panel discussion

•            Process used to assess applicants

Attendees can register here to select the event(s) they would like to attend.

SALRA 1L Diversity Fellowship Preview

Join SALRA for this even via Zoom. 

Rural Practice: Small Towns, Big Opportunities

 RSVP here. Join the Zoom here.

Space Available in the Moderate Means Practicum

MODERATE MEANS PRACTICUM

A few spots remain for the Moderate Means Practicum, a 3-credit experiential course that meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:45 pm. Register today: Moderate Means Practicum, LPRC-425-A.

Your learning will apply to real clients’ cases while you build your issue-spotting and legal analysis skills.

The Moderate Means Practicum provides the opportunity to build your client interviewing skills; explore family, consumer, or housing law; and help moderate income clients access low-cost legal services.

 This experiential course will specifically allow you 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.

 A 3L recently said, “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, contact Moderate Means Program Staff Attorney: Clay Wilson