WALSER is a comprehensive employment event for diverse, marginalized, and underrepresented law students. The program will include:
Panel discussions from industry leaders
Mock interviews
Resume reviews
Free professional headshots
Employer fair
WHEN: Saturday, January 11th, 2025
WHERE: Washington State Bar Association (1325 4th Ave., Suite 600, Seattle)
TIME: 9am-5pm
Space is limited, so register ASAP.
The NW Consortium of Law Schools invites you to register for the 2025 NW Public Service Career Fair. This fair will be virtual on Friday, January 31 and in-person on the Lewis & Clark undergrad campus in Portland, OR on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Employer registration is now open and participation is free. Employer registration closes December 18, 2024 at 11:59 pm, but don’t delay! Please see important registration instructions detailed below.
Important Registration Instructions
When completing the registration for NWPSCF interviews, please note that interviews need to be 20 minutes and we will provide one (1) 15-minute break halfway through the afternoon. The total # of interviews in one day cannot exceed 12 interviews.
Resume Collection: We are also happy to collect application materials for you through a resume collection process and you can schedule interviews on your own timeline - preferably outside of our interview dates set out above. ***If you would like to use the resume collection option, please select Sunday, January 19 as the “interview date” when you register (this is an arbitrary system-required placeholder and all materials will be released on the same date).***
We welcome postings for students at any level as well as entry level attorney positions for our recent grads (i.e. rising 2L & 3L clerks, externs or interns, more experienced certified law students, post-grad clerks or attorneys, and both short-term and long-term opportunities.)
Recruitment Process Deadlines:
Employer Registration Opens – October 28
Student App Period Opens – November 20
Employer Registration Closes – December 18
Student App Period Closes – January 9
Applications to Employers for Selection – January 13
Employer Selections Deadline – January 21
Student Accept/Decline – January 23
Interview Schedules Released – January 27
Why should you attend the NWPSCF?
Your organization can join the fair even if you are not actively hiring. Each morning of the fair, we open the floor for “Table Talks” - a chance for students to "hop" from Zoom room to Zoom room or physical table to table in one large ballroom - and learn about the importance of your organization and/or future opportunities.
If you are hiring, we can arrange interviews for you at the fair or organize a resume collection. The NWPSCF offers two convenient ways to hire for summer, fall, spring, or postgraduate positions. By posting your job through the fair, your opportunity can be viewed by students from across the region. If you would like to interview at the fair, we can schedule up to 12 students per day, each day of the fair. If you prefer to interview on your own schedule, we can collect student applications for you and provide them to your organization.
With a virtual day, you can join from anywhere. The past few years of virtual fairs proved we are able to welcome more employers than ever from across the country. Our Consortium students are open to opportunities anywhere - across the country or around the world; if you cannot join us in person, then we invite you to join us virtually.
The Northwest Consortium of Law Schools brings together ten law schools in the Northwestern and Rocky Mountain states that work together to enhance public service, employment, and professional opportunities for their students. The Consortium schools have worked together for three decades creating the annual NW Public Service Career Fair to introduce public service-minded law students to employers working to advance concepts of justice, fairness, and the well-being of the general public. The NWPSCF traditionally brings nonprofit employers, civil legal aid organizations, and government offices together with hundreds of law students.
The ten
participating Consortium law schools are: Arizona State University, Brigham
Young University, Gonzaga University, Lewis & Clark, Seattle University,
University of Idaho, University of Oregon, University of Utah, University of
Washington, and Willamette University.
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) will be offering extended urgent care hours during election week:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
November 4, 5, and 6
CAPS is located in PAVL 120 – just across the Columbia Street turnaround from the law school. Find a campus map here.
Appointments are 30 minutes, first come, first served, and in person. To get an appointment, walk to the CAPS office and say you would like an urgent care appointment.
For mental health support outside of university business hours, visit https://timelycare.com/seattleu, login with your SU credentials, and select TalkNow.
In an emergency, contact Public Safety at 206-296-5911, or if off campus, contact 911.
To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988.
Take good care of yourself and each other.
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Attention new lawyers, the King County Bar Association New Lawyers Division is hosting an attorney panel just for you - sign up today!
Navigating Your First Few Years of Practice: Attorney PanelFriday, October 25, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm with Happy Hour to follow
The American Bar Association 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 through the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP is a summer internship program open to all first- and second-year underrepresented law students.
SUMMER 2025 PLAINTIFFS’ PRACTICE FELLOWSHIP for 2Ls
Deadline: 5pm on Friday, October 11 | Apply here
WSAJ hosts a fantastic second-summer fellowship program that allows selected students to observe the work of trial attorneys as part of a summer-long mentoring program.
Fellows will gain exposure to the work of trial attorneys by shadowing two mentor law firms, each for a six-week period. Fellows will attend depositions, hearings, settlement proceedings, and possibly even trial with their mentors. They will also have the opportunity to work on short-duration projects, including a writing assignment.
Questions about the fellowship? Contact Matt Etter
The Honorable Karen D. Moore ‘91 will join us for a virtual presentation at noon on Tuesday, October 8 to discuss post-grad judicial clerkships in Snohomish County Superior Court. This program is open to all Seattle U Law students and recent grads.
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Judge Moore was appointed to the Superior Court by Governor Jay Inslee in 2021. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 1986 with a double major in Finance and Information Systems and then earned a law degree from the University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University) in 1991, where she served in student government, including as Student Bar Association President.
During law school, Judge Moore completed an externship in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced as a Rule 9 intern in the Pierce County Prosecutor’s office. Following graduation, Judge Moore served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Idaho Falls before moving back to Everett in 1995. She then worked for the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney in the Family Support, Appellate, and Criminal Divisions.
In 2001, Judge Moore left the prosecutor’s office for civil practice at Brewe Layman, practicing family, personal injury, and appellate law until her appointment to the bench.
In 2008, Judge Moore was awarded the David Kastle Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award by the Snohomish County Bar Association. She has served the community in many other ways through her volunteer participation on a number of local boards, including the Everett Rowing Association and Everett Family YMCA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the benefits of clerking in superior court after graduation – one of the best ways for new graduates to learn about state trial court procedure – and gain insights on how to be a competitive candidate.
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Microsoft Agile Mentoring Program Wednesday, September 11 | 4:30 – 6:00pm | 2nd Floor
Gallery Register Today! The Center for Professional Development (CPD) invites you to attend the 10th Annual Microsoft Agile Mentoring Program Kickoff, which is designed to connect law students with in-house counsel attorneys. Panelists will discuss their various career paths and how they landed at Microsoft. They will also share effective networking tips for a successful job search. This in-person event is limited to 30 students - you must register by NOON on Monday, September 9, to attend. Registration Instructions 1Ls: Email Josie Mitchell at mitchejo@seattleu.edu. 2Ls, 3Ls & 4Ls: Register on the events tab in Symplicity. MODERATOR Jika Gqiba Knight, Senior Corporate Counsel, Security PANELISTS Farah
Rashida Ali, Principal Corporate
Counsel, M365/Office Products Katie
Deweese Bennett, Senior Corporate Counsel, M365/Devices Steven
Masada, Senior Corporate Counsel, Law Enforcement & National
Security David Pendle, Assistant General Counsel, Law Enforcement & National Security Questions about the program? Contact Josie
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, is excited to announce that the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) application is now open! The application deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Applications must be submitted via the online application.
There are many exciting HP and SLIP opportunities available throughout DOJ, including permanent and time-limited entry-level attorney positions and paid summer legal internships. Detailed information about the HP and SLIP, including offices participating and the number of available positions, can be found at:
Information about all of DOJ’s legal hiring programs, including experienced attorney hiring and volunteer legal internships, can be found at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.
As the federal agency whose mission is
to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans,
the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive
work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse
experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from
the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities,
religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public
service.
The IRS – Office of Chief Counsel Summer Internships and the Honors Program job announcements are now open and will close September 3rd. They are hosting a virtual recruiting event that will focus on Summers and Honors Programs which will allow candidates to learn about the organization and the application and hiring process.
This event is open to law students, Tax LLM students, and recent grads.
Please find their announcement below:
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? Have you considered a career with the federal government? IRS' Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you! Come join us to learn about our honors and summer internship programs, how to apply, and ask questions about the application process.
We are currently hiring 2Ls, 3Ls, and Tax LLM students. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.
To view our open positions, click here. To find out more about our legal divisions, click here.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.
When: Wednesday, August 7th at 12pm Eastern
Who: This event is open to attorneys of any level.
Click to Register: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu-urTIuH3Sy4OycoXSwk55yVrOwG0M
Click here to add to: Outlook Google Yahoo after registering
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM 2Ls &
3Ls FOR 2024-2025 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Deadline: Thursday, August 15, at Noon The Seattle Intellectual Property (IP) American Inn of Court is an organization dedicated to improving the skills, ethics, and professionalism of the Seattle IP Bar, with law students, lawyers, academics, and judges participating. Members typically meet once per month during the academic year on Thursday evenings for networking and a continuing legal education (CLE) program focused on education and skills development. Students are required to attend monthly meetings and participate in presenting CLE programs. The first meeting of the year will be held the evening of September 19. Details about the meeting and the schedule for the year will be provided to students who are selected for membership. An orientation for student members will be held at the beginning of the first meeting. This is a fantastic opportunity for 2L and 3L students to build professional relationships with IP attorneys and judges. The Inn has a robust mentoring program that involves “pod” meetings with highly regarded, local attorneys serving as mentors, as well as opportunities for one-to-one mentoring. Annual dues for students this year will be $50. More information about participating in the program can be found on the Seattle IP Inn of Court website. APPLICATION
PROCESS 2Ls and 3Ls may apply for membership by sending an updated 1 page resume and a thoughtful and compelling statement of interest (maximum 250 words) to Josie Mitchell, Associate Director in the Center for Professional Development. Your statement should describe your interest in Intellectual Property and why you wish to join the Seattle IP Inn of Court. This is a competitive process, as there are eight spots available for Seattle University law students during the 2024-25 academic year. Questions? Contact Josie
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Joint Minority Mentorship Program
Summer Happy Hour Social
Wednesday,
July 24th at 5:30pm – Stoup (Capitol Hill)
The Joint Minority Mentorship Program is hosting a summer happy hour social at Stoup with its newest Minority Bar Association partner organization, Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW). FLOW’s generosity and the generosity of the Foster Garvey law firm will provide appetizers and one drink for the event.
Students should feel free to use this as an opportunity to meet up with your mentor or mentee and/or to meet other mentor/mentee pairs. If you are interested in JMMP but are not currently paired with a mentee or mentor, you're invited too! There is no formal agenda or speaker, just an opportunity to enjoy the summer weather and meet with other lawyers and law students in the community.
*There is 2- and 4-hour street parking and pay lots are available nearby and the brewery is 4 blocks from the Capitol Hill Station of the Link Light Rail and 1 block from the Broadway and Pike Station of the First Hill Streetcar Line.
Questions can be directed to Christina Fogg, JMMP Co-Chair
The Department of Justice Association of Black Attorneys (DOJABA) would like to extend an invitation to summer interns, law clerks, and law students to attend the annual Summer Intern Lunch, July 12th 12:00-1:30p.m. Eastern.
If you are interested in learning about entry-level employment and internship opportunities at the Department of Justice, this program is for you.
The Office of Attorney
Recruitment and Management will present, and then a panel of attorneys from
across the Department will discuss their paths to DOJ. This hybrid event will be held in person at 175 N Street
NE, Washington, DC, with the option to attend virtually as well. For those attending in person, lunch will be provided.
If you would like to attend, please register no later than July 9 at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8Yeq-fWlNY4nQHXYlKxwAwUisOS05sTYmcO4RPbTEed60fw/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Once you register,
you will receive information on how to attend this program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out Natasha Williams, natasha.williams@usdoj.gov.
The IRS – Office of Chief Counsel is hiring attorneys for various legal divisions and is hosting a virtual recruiting event so candidates can interface with attorneys from different divisions. This session will focus on open positions for licensed attorneys.
If you answered in the affirmative to any of the above, the Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you!
Sign up for a panel discussion featuring attorneys from the Criminal Tax (CT), Passthroughs & Special Industries (PSI), and Procedure & Administration (P&A) 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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.
When: Wednesday, July 11 at 5 pm Eastern
Who: This event is open to attorneys of any level.
Click to Register: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsduipqjouG44U6gjMo5VaUa-agVDBa5Q
Click here to add to: Outlook Google Yahoo after registering
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