Department of Justice – Summer Law Intern Program: Apply NOW, through September 6, 2011

DOJ offers an amazing paid summer legal intern program for 2Ls and 3Ls who are headed into a clerkship or a law graduate program – this includes part time law students.

The DOJ components that anticipate hiring law students this summer include:

· Antitrust Division

· Civil Division

· Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court)

· Federal Bureau of Prisons

· Professional Responsibility Advisory Office

· Tax Division

· US Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming (Hiring for Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park; Summer Interns will assist in the prosecution of a range of misdemeanors in Yellowstone National Park.)

· US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama

There are other DOJ components that will also be hiring summer law interns through a different application process – learn more here.

Come see us in CPD for assistance in putting your application package together!

National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference

The Peggy Browning Fund is sponsoring the 13th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference on Friday and Saturday, October 13th and 14th, 2011, at the National Labor College in Silver Spring, MD.

To register and for conference schedule, please visit the Peggy Browning Fund Website and check out the conference details under the Events section.

Washington First Responder Will Clinic

The Washington Will Clinic is a program where volunteer attorneys prepare estate planning documents at no charge for fire fighters, police officers and other first responders and their spouses/state-registered domestic partners.

The clinic will be from 9am to 4:30 pm on September 10th, 2011. Please feel free to volunteer for either a morning shift (8:15am to 12:30pm) or an afternoon shift (12:15pm to 4:30pm) in the capacity of attorney, document drafter (law clerk or paralegal), intake personnel, witness or notary. Kindly note that this year we are using an online sign up forum, so to volunteer please follow the link below:

Washington Will Clinic Volunteer Sign Up

Attorneys: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic. Also, there will be a free CLE (1.75 credits) on September 7th from 12 – 2pm at Starbucks Support Center (in SoDo) to review basic estate planning and answer any questions (this is a great opportunity for all attorneys involved, but especially those attorneys who don’t practice estate planning on a daily basis). Please let me know if you are interested in attending.

Document Drafters: We will be having a training session in early September to review the documents and to answer any of your questions; however, you are welcome to attend the above mentioned CLE as well. Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop.

REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too! Also, please invite any friends that you think would be interested in volunteering, the more the merrier!

If you have any questions, please direct them to Sarah E. Ondrak.

WSBA Juvenile Law Section offers Youth Law Bar Scholarship

Washington State Bar Association’s Juvenile Law Section is taking applications for its first annual Youth Law Bar Scholarship. The Juvenile Law Section seeks to recognize the commitment of law students who have shown excellence in preparing for the practice of Juvenile Law. Students who have demonstrated achievement and commitment in areas of child welfare and youth law practice are encouraged to apply. Awardees will receive a cash stipend to use toward their bar study in addition to a certificate indicating their award and recognition at the Juvenile Law Section’s award ceremony after its annual meeting on September 21, 2011 in downtown Seattle.

Requirements:
• Incoming 3L law students are eligible to apply.
• Students must show a commitment to and experience in practicing juvenile law in one of the following areas:
o Juvenile offender defense or prosecution;
o Representation of youth or DSHS in dependency proceedings;
o Civil legal youth representation, including education law, ensuring access to benefits, civil rights; or
o Youth policy advocacy and/or legislation

To apply, students must submit by August 19th, 2011 a one page statement of interest, a resume, and at least one letter of support to:
Juvenile Law Section
Youth Law Bar Scholarship
c/o Chori Folkman
6406 Marine Drive
Tulalip, WA 98271

Or by email to:
Carrie Wayno at CarrieH@ATG.WA.GOV. and Chori Folkman at cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.

The recipient will be notified by email and will be requested to attend the Juvenile Law Section’s 1st annual awards gathering after the annual CLE on September 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm. The recipient will receive a financial stipend to be used toward bar study after their 3L year.

Questions can be addressed to:Juvenile Law Section Executive Committee At-Large Board Members Carrie Wayno at CarrieH@ATG.WA.GOV. or Chori Folkman at cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.

Application deadline is August 19th.

EPA Student Diversity Internship

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking for energetic and highly motivated students for internships. Numerous opportunities are available within the EPA for students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the mission of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment.

More information is available on Symplicity. The application deadline is August 15th.

EPA Honors Attorney Fellowships

The EPA Region IX (San Francisco) and Region 1 (New England) are now accepting applications for their 2012 Honors Attorney Fellowship.

The EPA Honors Attorney Fellowship is designed for a recent law school graduate with excellent academic credentials and a strong interest in a career in environmental law or the public sector. It provides an opportunity for entry-level attorneys to practice law in a leading governmental environmental organization, and to receive extensive training in and exposure to environmental law and policy work in the public sector. The Region offers new attorneys significant responsibility, the opportunity to handle a complex caseload that includes enforcement and counseling work, and extensive training and mentoring from dedicated colleagues with recognized expertise. The Region offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Please see the Symplicity postings for application details. The deadline for Region IX is October 15th, and the deadline for Region 1 is October 14th.

Diversity Fellowships

2Ls - Be sure to check out the Diversity Fellowship opportunities that are currently posted to Symplicity. These deadlines are coming up quickly, so be sure to start researching the positions and get your application materials in early.

• Cairncross & Hempelmann – Application deadline is August 26th

• Riddell Williams – Application deadline is September 8th

• Lane Powell – Application deadline is September 9th

OCI Bidding Now Open

OCI bidding is now open on Symplicity. Between now and the application deadlines (August 23rd for Session 1, August 30th for Session 2, and September 6th for Session 3) you may login and apply to the employers who will be participating in the fall On Campus Interviews. If you have questions during the application process, please refer to the information sheet that was sent out to you over the summer, and to the Symplicity "help" section. If you do not find your answer there, please email Emily von Seele for assistance.

Be sure to set up an appointment with CPD early to have your materials reviewed and to practice interviewing.

Bristow Fellowship

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General is now accepting applications for the Bristow Fellowship.

Bristow Fellows assist OSG attorneys in drafting briefs in opposition to certiorari filed against the government in the Supreme Court of the United States, preparing petitions for certiorari and briefs on the merits in Supreme Court cases, preparing recommendations to the Solicitor General regarding authorization of government appeals in the lower courts, and assisting in the preparation of oral arguments in the Supreme Court. OSG usually selects four Bristow fellows each year.

Details are available on Symplicity. Application deadline is September 1st.

2012 Goldmark Internship

Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2012 Goldmark Internship program. This program is open to students who will complete their second year prior to the summer of 2012, and to recent law school graduates.

This year, the internship will be hosted by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. The intern will participate in every aspect of the work performed at the Northwest Detention Center where between 25 and 70 individuals are seen each day by NWIRP attorneys and legal advocates.

Program details and application instructions can be found on Symplicity. The application deadline is October 14, 2011.

New Employer Added to OCI

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia has just been added to the OCI schedule. They will be interview on campus on September 20th, and the application deadline will be September 6th.

Please see Symplicity for more information.

Riddell Williams 2L Diversity Fellowship

Do you want to work for a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm where the attorneys work collaboratively to achieve individual and collective success? Then we urge you to consider Riddell Williams. At Riddell Williams, we acknowledge and respect the differences of each person in our firm. Through our ongoing commitment to diversity, we foster mutual understanding, support and trust. This includes education, mentoring, training and encouraging community leadership activities.

To further this commitment,we are proud to offer the Riddell Williams (RW) Diversity Fellowship. Our Fellowship includes a salaried summer associate position in addition to a $7,500 scholarship to defray tuition and expenses during the academic year.

Additional details and application instructions can be found on Symplicity. The application deadline is September 8, 2011.

OCI Update

If your anticipated graduation date is December of 2012, the OCI information appearing on Symplicity is now up-to-date. Your account will bring up any and all employers to which you are eligible to apply.

All accounts are now showing the correct information. If you are interested in participating in OCI, please start reviewing the participating employers under the OCI tab.

Northwest Minority Job Fair Registration Open

Registration is now open for the annual Northwest Minority Job Fair. This year's fair will be hosted by Lane Powell and will be held at their office on August 27th.

Registration is open until July 22nd. Please see the fair website for more information.

Environmental Protection Agency/Office of General Cousnel Positions

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel is accepting applications for two positions:

The Summer Honors Law Clerk Program: OGC operates a highly competitive, 12-week Summer Honors Program for law clerks who have completed their second year (or the equilivalent for part-time students) at an ABA-accredited law school. OGC seeks law clerks with strong academic credentials who have a demonstrated interest in environmental, administrative, government operations, civil rights, or public interest law. Application Deadline: August 26th

Honors Legal Fellowship Program: OGC offers a highly competitive two-year fellowship to start in September 2012 that is designed for highly qualified applicants with outstanding academic records who are about to graduate from law school or complete a judicial clerkship. Application Deadline: September 23rd.

Both opportunities can be found on Symplicity.

Free Outlook Computer Tips Class

The WSBA Law Office Management Assistance Program is offering a free class on Outlook and practice management software June 13, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the WSBA offices (1325 Fourth Ave, Suite 600).

RSVP to Julie Salmon (though walk-ins are welcome!) and either bring your own laptop or use one of the WSBA's.

This is a great chance to learn some new skills and meet the wonderful folks who run the Law Office Management Assistance Program, people you must get to know if you plan to one day start your own firm.

OCI Information

OCI employer information is now live on Symplicity. To view the list of participating employers and their application criteria, please click on the OCI Tab and select the appropriate session.

2011 OCI Timeline:

August 1st: Bidding for all sessions opens

Session 1:
Student Application Deadline: August 23, NOON
Employer Interview Selection Deadline: August 30
Selected Students to Schedule Interview Times: August 31
Interviews: September 6 - September 9

Session 2:
Student Application Deadline: August 30, NOON
Employer Interview Selection Deadline: September 6
Selected Students to Schedule Interview Times: September 7
Interviews: September 12 - September 16

Session 3:
Student Application Deadline: September 6, NOON
Employer Interview Selection Deadline: September 13
Selected Students to Schedule Interview Times: September 14
Interviews: September 19 – September 30

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship

Lane Powell has more than 135 years of commitment to our communities. This commitment is reflected in Lane Powell’s hiring and promotion of women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. As part of this commitment to diversity, our Firm has created the George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship. The George V. Powell Scholar will be a 2012 summer associate in the Firm’s Seattle or Portland office and receive a $7,500 scholarship toward tuition and expenses during the student’s third year of law school.
Academic Requirements and Selection Criteria

We are seeking candidates who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community and who have a demonstrated desire to work, live and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The candidates’ academic achievements and record of leadership abilities, community service, and involvement in community issues will be taken into consideration. Candidates must be second year students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school. Candidates in four year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year.

For more information, please see the posting on Symplicity. Application deadline is September 9, 2011.

OCI In Hawaii

OCI IN HAWAII

Friday, July 29, 2011
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Pacific Club – Main Dining Room
1451 Queen Emma Street
Honolulu, Hawaii

Sponsored by the following Small and Mid-Size Firms in Honolulu
Bays Lung Rose & Holma (www.legalhawaii.com)
Bickerton Lee Dang & Sullivan (www.bsds.com)
Chun Kerr Dodd Beaman & Wong (www.ckdbw.com)
Chun Yoshimoto LLP (www.chunyoshimoto.com)
Imanaka Kudo & Fujimoto (www.imanakakudo.com)
Marr Jones & Wang (www.marrhipp.com)
Torkildson Katz Moore Hetherington & Harris (www.torkildson.com)

Business Casual and Aloha
Mobile phones should be placed on silent or vibrate
No resumés please

RSVP to ocihawaii@gmail.com
Visit on us Facebook at OCI in Hawaii

Make a Great First Impression on the Job

Now that you’ve landed an exciting internship, externship, or volunteer opportunity for the summer, it’s important that you lead with your best foot.

Before you even arrive for your first day, make sure you brush up on the firm or organization. You did plenty of research before your interviews with the employer so revisit that mindset and make sure you’ve learned what you could about your workplace.

Arrive on time, which really means, arrive ten minutes early. To ensure this, make sure you map out your driving or bus route and scout out parking or calculate bus stop walk times. Be generous when allowing time for your commute. Give yourself extra travel time that first day and then find a restaurant or coffee shop nearby where you can sit or relax for a moment if you arrive more than ten minutes ahead of your start time.

If you’re not sure what to wear, always remember that given the choice between under or overdressing, overdressing wins. Though your colleagues may not wear suits every day, you need to wear a suit on your first day of work. Be quite conservative in your dress that whole first week. As time goes on, if you notice that others in your office wear separates or dress more casually on days when they’re not in court, for example, it’s appropriate to follow their lead, BUT as the new employee, you should dress more conservatively than the norm. You want your work, rather than your outfit, to gain notice.

Listen actively. Since you won’t yet know where office supplies are found in your new work space, bring a notepad and pen with you so that you can jot down instructions. It’s a good idea to ask questions, but you don’t want to ask the same question twice, so listen carefully and take notes.

Bring a friend named Charlie Hustle to work with you. Everyone loves a hard worker; volunteer for projects, help out others without being asked, and never hesitate to take on extra work. Even though summer is a time when you recharge from school, it’s important that personal plans not interfere with your commitment at work. If you’re asked to go above and beyond – go. Better yet, don’t wait to be asked.

Be yourself. Your summer job is a great opportunity to get to know attorneys well and begin building your network. Never miss out on an opportunity to get to know someone you work alongside; your supervisors and co-workers may one day be your greatest advocates.

Have fun! And reach out to us, whether you need to talk about stresses or successes, we’d love to hear from you throughout the summer.

Washington State Bar Foundation – Board of Trustees

Application deadline: June 30, 2011

The Washington State Bar Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Washington State Bar Association. Its mission is to provide financial support for WSBA programs that promote diversity within the legal profession and enhance the public’s access to and understanding of the justice system. Bar Foundation funding helps to power vital programs like the WSBA Moderate Means Project, the WSBA Leadership Institute, and more. The WSBA Board of Governors is seeking to fill five positions on the Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, one of which is reserved for a current law student who has completed at least one academic year. This term will begin October 1st, will last for the duration of the student’s time in law school, and may be renewed upon graduation. Trustees are stewards of the Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and are actively involved in all aspects of donor development. This is a great opportunity for students interested in diversity, justice and public service, and for those looking to gain nonprofit leadership experience while getting to know the legal community.

To learn more about time and financial commitments, please contact Megan McNally, Director of Development, at meganm.foundation@wsba.org, or (206) 727-8272. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé by email to foundation@wsba.org.

Northwest Minority Job Fair

Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Northwest Minority Job Fair. This year, the fair will be hosted by Lane Powell on August 27th.

Student registration will open on June 27th, with an application deadline of July 22nd.

Details will be found at the fair website, and will be updated as the registration period nears.

Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice is sponsoring the 20th Annual Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference on August 4th and 5th at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference aims to increase legal diversity in the Twin Cities area by joining the largest legal employers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with top quality 2L and 3L candidates from around the country. Employers participating in the interviews will include small, medium and large firms; corporate law departments and public interest/nonprofit/government entities.

To register:
1) Go to www.diversityinpractice.org
2) Click on "MMRC"
3) Read the Frequently Asked Questions for further details
4) Log into Symplicity and upload your application materials

The student registration deadline is June 17th.

Meet with Marine Corps JAG Reps

If you are interested in (or just interested in learning more about) the Marine Corps JAG program, be sure to sign up for this fantastic opportunity. CPD will be hosting a Captain and another JAG officer on Tuesday, May 24th. They are willing to sit down with interested students to discuss the program and will answer any questions you have.

If you are interested in meeting with them, please email Emily von Seele to sign up for a meeting time.

Storytelling for Effective Advocacy

Storytelling for Effective Advocacy
Presenter: Michael Shadow, President, Shadow and Associates, Adjunct Faculty,
Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership programs, Seattle University
Date: Friday, May 13, 2011
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: Seattle University, Student Center Room 160

Narrative and storytelling play pivotal roles in advocating policy, changing attitudes, defending budgets, explaining decisions, and increasing donations.

Seminar objectives:
• Learn how narrative works in public and nonprofit agencies.
• Obtain the qualities of a good narrative.
• Discuss the process for discovering your story.
• Discover how to script a story that unites ideas with emotions.

Instructor Bio: Michael Shadow is an internationally acknowledged trainer/coach in persuasive communication. He heads the Seattle-based firm of Shadow and Associates, which specializes in public speaking and media preparation for public and private sector leaders. In addition to his private coaching, Michael has designed and facilitated over 500 major seminars for executives and public officials. His clients include environmental activists, judges and attorneys, educators, lobbyists, and political and business leaders in Europe, Africa, South America, Canada and the United States. Michael is an adjunct professor in Seattle University's Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership programs.
Cost SU Student/Alumni/Employee: $100, General Public $125. Price includes lunch.
Seattle University Service in Action Seminars are sponsored by the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL) programs. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund.

For more information visit http://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/mpa/events.aspx or contact Danielle Potter at potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143.

Study at UC Hastings this Summer

UC Hastings is offering several classes this summer as part of the College’s annual Summer Legal Institute (SLI). This year, summer J.D. classes will include Evidence, Legal Ethics, International Arbitration, and Criminal Procedure, among others.

Summer course offerings are divided into two general areas: credit-bearing courses and certificate programs. The credit-bearing courses are open to any JD student currently enrolled and in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school within the United States. There are two certificate programs: Court ADR Systems Design and a 40-Hour Mediation Training for non-U.S. attorneys. Court ADR Systems Design is open to international judges, attorneys, solicitors, barristers, and court administrators who are not U.S. citizens and who live and work outside of the United States. Incoming UC Hastings LL.M. students may also receive academic credit to be applied towards their LL.M degree by enrolling in the 40-Hour Mediation Training. California Bar members may receive MCLE credit.

For more information, please visit the program website.

Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair

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.

Registration is open until July 25, 2011. For questions about the 2011 Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair, please call (303) 892-7377 or email info@rmdlcf.com .

Housing Law CLE

The Legal Action Center presents, Advocating for Residential Tenants
Friday May 6th, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Sponsored by K&L Gates

This CLE will educate participants on the basics of assisting low-income residential tenants in housing matters. The course is designed to prepare attorneys to provide pro-bono services to clients at the Legal Action Center, but all interested parties are encouraged to attend.

There is a suggested registration donation of $25 to attend that can be paid the day of the CLE via check or cash (no credit or debit cards). To register for this event, please e-mail Kate Snow at katesnow@ccsww.org with your name, contact information and WSBA number. There is limited space available so please register early.

Presenters to include:

Mark Chattin
Legal Action Center
Mr. Chattin has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) since 1992. He previously practiced in Alabama beginning in 1985 where he specialized in civil legal aid. Once he relocated to Washington, he has been actively dedicated to representing the state’s most vulnerable tenants in housing issues. He is also an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and has previously taught at City University.

Frank Siderius
Siderius, Lonergan & Martin, LLP
Mr. Siderius joined Siderius Lonergan & Martin in 1977. He has been recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics magazine, and he is committed to providing pro bono legal services. He has been an advisor and litigator for nearly 30 years. In addition to an active practice advising credit unions and financial institutions, Frank has tried cases in state and federal courts at trial and appellate levels. He has handled cases involving business disputes, creditor’s rights, personal injury, wrongful death, real estate, insurance defense, and probate and estate issues. Additionally, he is also one of the co-founders of the Legal Action Center and actively volunteers his time at a variety of other organizations.

Jerry Greenan
Gordon Thomas Honeywell
Mr. Green has been an active member of the WSBA since 1957. During his distinguished career, he has appeared before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth, Tenth and Federal Circuits, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and, the courts of the State of Washington. In addition, he has appeared before Federal and State courts in many states throughout the United States. Mr. Greenan has been listed in the Business Litigation Section of every edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" from 1987 to the present time. He was the 2009 recipient of the law medal awarded by Gonzaga University School of Law to those individuals who have provided exceptional service to the law and the legal system. He is also a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars on subjects related to antitrust, commercial litigation, eminent domain, trial techniques, conflicts of interest and lawyer discipline. He has been a dedicated volunteer at the Legal Action Center.

44th Annual Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!

Great opportunity for students to attend the region's premier labor and employment conference for free.

In exchange for volunteering at the conference to assist with registration and some other matters, students gain free entry into the two day-long conference. It's an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in this dynamic area of law form experts and to network with practitioners in the field.

The conference will be held in downtown Seattle on May 5 and 6, 2011.

Those interested should contact Kristen Scheyer ASAP at kscheyer@msn.com or 425.450.0894

Students can address additional questions to Professor Natasha Martin.

National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Conference and Job Fair

Registration is now open for the National Black Prosecutors Association's (NBPA) annual conference at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The goal of the National Black Prosecutors Association’s Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by providing a forum where law students, recent law graduates, and experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state, and federal levels.

The NBPA, established in 1983, is a professional member organization comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Our mission is to recruit, train, and advance the careers of minority attorneys as prosecutors at all levels of government. Our annual convention serves, not only as a job fair forum, but as a comprehensive legal training program for prosecutors. This year’s 28th annual conference will run from July 24, 2011 to July 30, 2011, and the Job Fair will take place on July 26, 2011.

Registration information, fees, and hotel info can be found at the NBPA website. Registration closes on July 12th.

William L. Dwyer Inn of Court Applications

Current 2Ls are encouraged to apply for 2011-2012 membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court.

Resume and a letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn are required. There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students and applications will be reviewed by Professor Deborah Ahrens and Erin Fullner.

Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a thoughtful and compelling cover letter. Applications are due Wednesday, April 27 by 4 p.m. Materials can be submitted to Lisa Van Wey in the Dean’s Office (Room 210) or electronically at vanweye@seattleu.edu.

The membership commitment consists of nine evening monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month September-May. The membership dues for 2011-2012 are $100, which covers the cost of all meals.

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 more than 300 chapters with 23,000+ members.

Questions can be directed to Professor Deborah Ahrens, Erin Fullner or Lisa Van Wey.

DRI's Law Student Diversity Scholarship

DRI is still accepting applications for our annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship, open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American law students. Incoming second and third-year female law students are also eligible, regardless of race or ethnicity. Incoming second and third-year law students who also come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender are eligible to apply.

To qualify for this scholarship, candidate must be a full-time student or evening student who has completed two-thirds or more of the total credit hours requirement for a degree by the applicant's law school.

Two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who best demonstrate:
• Academic excellence
• Service to the profession
• Service to the community
• Service to the cause of diversity

For more information, please visit the DRI Diversity Scholarship website. Application deadline is April 27th.

Make the Most of your Public Interest Deferment Opportunity

The Institute for Justice, the nation’s leading libertarian public interest law firm, is encouraging third year students to apply for a Constitutional Law Fellowship at the Institute for Justice during their law firm deferment.

Founded in 1991, the Institute for Justice engages in cutting-edge constitutional litigation and advocacy, both in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion, on behalf of individuals whose most basic rights are denied by the government—like the right to earn an honest living, private property rights, the right to free speech and educational choice. For more
information on the Institute for Justice, visit www.ij.org.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to IJ’s Special Projects Manager Krissy Keys at kkeys@ij.org. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2011.

UPDATED - Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Applications

UPDATED INFO: Working at a nonprofit this summer? The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps applications deadline has been EXTENDED to Sunday, April 10 at 8:59 PM PST. This educational award goes to law students working in full-time summer public interest positions. The application is short and could earn you $1,132 to be applied to your tuition next year! If you have any questions about the grant or application process, please contact Stacey Lara-Kerr at slara@seattleu.edu.

Rule 9 Info

If you are thinking of applying to a Rule 9 position, and are not yet certified, be sure to check out the Rule 9 section of the CPD website for a quick overview of how to obtain certification through the WSBA.

WSBA International Practice Section Reception

Calling all law students interested in international law!!!

LAW STUDENT RECEPTION
hosted by the WSBA's
International Practice Section

This reception is your chance to:
• meet and talk with practicing attorneys,
• make contacts for internships and jobs,
• learn about that esoteric area of international law you're interested in,
• and network with other like-minded students,
• enjoy appetizers and refreshments in a swanky downtown Seattle firm.
This is always a lively and exciting event. Don't miss out on the fun - RSVP now!

Date/Time: Thursday April 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; U.S. Bank Centre Building; 1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle

Cost: Free for law students and IPS members. $40 for Non-Member attorneys (this amount includes 1 year membership to IPS).

Reservation: Please RSVP ASAP 1 to Mr. Shahzad Qadri at: sqadri@adorno.com

OCI Info Sessions

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 Symplicity, discuss how to properly prepare, and answer any questions you may have. If you are considering participating in OCI, please make sure to attend one of these sessions.

RSVP in Symplicity.

• Monday, April 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C1

• Tuesday, April 19, 5:00-6:00 p.m., C6

• Wednesday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C6

• Thursday, April 21, 9:00-10:00 a.m., C5
  

Job Postings

Be sure to keep checking Symplicity for the latest job postings.

Marc Hershman Marine Policy Fellowship

This program places three to five graduate students or recent graduates for one year with state agencies in Olympia or Tacoma, Washington, working on ocean and coastal science and management issues. The Hershman Fellowship offers a first-hand experience in crafting marine and natural resource policies and enables fellows to share their academic expertise with state decision makers. 2011 host agencies are the state Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health, Military Department Emergency Management Division and the Puget Sound Partnership. Preliminary projects for this year include coastal hazards, conflicting uses of harbor areas, harmful algal blooms, marine spatial planning, planning and management of aquatic resources, and the science and management of Puget Sound cleanup and restoration efforts.

Please visit the program's website for more information and application instructions. Application deadline is April 29th.

2011 Spring KCBA-YLD Meet & Greet Event

Please take a few moments to stop by and come learn about the wonderful networking opportunities available to law students and new attorneys in King County. Come learn about the benefits of membership for those looking to explore Large Firms, Medium Size Firms, Small Firms or those looking to work as a Solo Practitioner. The YLD provides excellent opportunities for young attorneys and law students to be seen and be heard while positively affecting the community. Please come join us for FREE DRINKS AND APPETIZERS, and conversation with Dean Niles as he will be in attendance. Also, come take advantage of free membership to KCBA as a current law student. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, April 13th, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery

Space is limited. RSVP in Symplicity.

Pierce County Inns of Court Info Session

The Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court,
the 25th Chapter of the American Inns of Court, Tacoma, WA

Seeks Law Students and Law Professors for Membership

Information Session
Tuesday, March 29
12:30pm-1:30pm
Sullivan Hall-Room 309
Lunch Provided

The American Inns of Court is a national organization with chapters across the United States, and a rich history dating back to 14th century England. The AICs are designed to improve the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the bench and bar. Membership is comprised of a selected group of judges, lawyers, law professors, and law students. Through Membership, lawyers become more effective advocates and counselors with keener ethical awareness. All members learn side-by-side with the most experienced judges and attorneys in the community.

The Bryan AIC meets once a month, September through May, to attend programs on matters of ethics, skills, and professionalism, and to continue discussion afterwards over dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. The Bryan AIC helps lawyers and judges rise to higher levels of excellence, professionalism, and ethical awareness.

Presenters include:

The Honorable Susan Serko
Judge - Pierce County Superior Court
Bryan AIC President Elect for 2011-2012
Graduate of University of Puget Sound School of Law - 1982
Seattle University School of Law Adjunct Professor - 1998-2000

Mark Arend
Litigation Attorney with the Law Offices of Nelson & Carver, P.S.
Bryan AIC Executive Board Member for Law School and Mentor Programs
Graduate of Seattle University School of Law - 2008

Our brief presentation includes our mission, goals, history, membership application, testimonials from current and recently graduated SU Law Students Bryan AIC Members, and slide show including the distinguished members of the Bryan AIC.

For additional information, please contact Mark Arend at marend@nelsoncarver.com or 425-503-4595.

KCBA March Madness Event

ANNOUNCING!

KCBA’S “MARCH MADNESS”
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

JOIN-A-PALOOZA!

Thursday, March 24, 2011
11:30 – 1:30
Sullivan Hall - Court Level


In which KCBA staff pulls out all the stops to
Get 50 new student members by March 31!

KCBA provides great services for its student members:

FREE Membership!
TWO FREE Practice Sections with live videostreaming
Invitations to Young Lawyers Divisions Happy Hours
Networking opportunities
YLD Lunchtime CLEs
Mentoring Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities

Your membership helps us help you and our community.

FREE BABYCAKES
FROM CUPCAKE ROYALE

Help us reach our target…

JOIN US!

KCBA is here to help you during and after Law School

2011 WOW Bar Prep Scholarship

WOMEN OF WSAJ BAR PREPARATION SCHOLARSHIP
EXAM DATES JULY 2011 / FEBRUARY 2012

The Mission of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) is to protect and promote a fair justice system and the right to trial by jury, and to ensure that any person who is harmed by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America's courtrooms, even in actions against the most powerful interests.

In 1993 Women of WSTLA (WOW) section was established to encourage female members to participate in focused information exchange with female attorneys in the same legal specialty to further the mission of the WSAJ. The Women of WSAJ Section as it is now named is open to all members including law students and legal staff.

To support aspiring women plaintiff’s attorneys, WOW will provide women law school grads with scholarships to help defray the costs of bar review courses. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on financial need and demonstrated interest and intent to practice in the plaintiff’s bar.

Scholarship Criteria & Amount:
The amount and the number of scholarships will be determined by the WSAJ WOW Section Scholarship Committee and will vary in amount, up to the full tuition for the bar preparation course. Applicants must be female individuals and must take the Washington State bar exam in July 2011 or February 2012. All applicants will receive written notification from WSAJ of award or non-award by April 15, 2011.

Application forms and instructions can be found on the WSAJ website.

Labor and Employment Summer Clerkship Scholarship

2011 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP AWARD


SPONSORED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION


$6,000.00 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD


DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 (by 12:00 Noon)

Below is information about a Summer Clerkship opportunity for 1Ls, 2Ls, and non-graduating 3Ls.

This is a scholarship award for a summer job with a public interest component funded by the WSBA Labor and Employment Section. To apply, you need to start now by contacting the potential placement where you would work, and interviewing to see if they would be willing to host you to work there if you win the Competition. The best news is that when the potential employers understand the student’s salary is paid for, they are thrilled to have a “free” summer employee, so they usually jump at the chance to have you! See details below.

The LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP COMPETITION (sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association) awards a non-graduating student (1Ls are eligible) who has shown interest and distinction or promise in labor or employment law for certain summer employment. The amount of the award varies and, in recent years, has been around $6,000.

Interested students should:

1. Read the Guidelines, posted on the Labor and Employment Law (LELA) TWEN site.

2. Decide which qualifying agency you would like to work for. A list of qualifying agencies is in the Guidelines, and, if you feel another would be your choice, but is not listed, ask Professor Martin if it meets the requirements for acceptable placements set forth in the Guidelines.

3. Interview at your chosen agency, and verify with them that, if you win, they will allow you to work there (for free!) this summer. If so, submit your application by 12:00 noon on Monday, April 18, 2011, per the Guidelines.

For further information, contact the Labor and Employment Law Faculty Advisor Professor Natasha Martin (nmartin@seattleu.edu) or see the LELA TWEN site for details.

Mary Ellen Krug Scholarship

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW!

2d, 3d, and 4th YEAR STUDENTS:
We're now accepting applications for

THE MARY ELLEN KRUG AWARD
“Encouraging Excellence and Professionalism in
Our Labor and Employment Law Community”

(Includes a cash grant awarded to a student showing
promise or distinction in Labor and Employment Law.)**

DEADLINE: 12:00 NOON, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011

The Mary Ellen Krug Award honors a student who has shown strong interest, promise, or distinction in labor and employment law. The grant, awarded by the King County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section is a variable amount generated in part by the proceeds from the annual Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference.* In addition to the cash grant, the winner is honored with recognition at the Conference luncheon, attended by some 350-400 labor and employment practitioners. The conference awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011. (You can still accept the award if you are unable to attend.)

Eligibility and Requirements:

1. Second, third, and fourth-year students are eligible to apply, including graduating students.

2. The student must have demonstrated interest and “promise or distinction in labor and employment law.” Interest, promise, and distinction might be evidenced by one or more of a wide range of activities, for example:

• Past paid or volunteer positions involving labor or employment law.
• Relevant courses studied at the law school or undergraduate level.
• Relevant personal background and personal experiences involving labor or employment law.
• Any other experiences and activities showing a dedication and commitment to the field of labor and employment law as a career.
• Personal qualities, such as good judgment and leadership potential, that will contribute to professionalism in the field.
• Contributions to labor and employment organizations, such as professional organizations or to the S.U. Labor and Employment Law Association (LELA).
• Grades are considered but are not the primary consideration for the award.

Application Process:

To apply, submit the following to Professor Martin’s Administrative Assistant, Nancy Harrop (4th floor) by 12:00 noon, Monday, April 18, 2011: Resume; Transcript; 1-2 page letter describing your interest, commitment, and any past involvement in the field, and your career goals; two (2) blind letters of recommendation (e.g., either (a) submitted by the candidate with his or her application materials in an envelope indicating that the letter was sealed by the recommender, or (b) mailed or e-mailed by the recommender to Professor Martin and received by the deadline. In the interest of confidentiality, recommendations should not reflect a “cc” to the candidate).

*See Labor and Employment Law Association (LELA) TWEN site for full information and grant Guidelines.

**The amount of the 2011 scholarship has not yet been determined. However, in recent years, the amount of the award has been substantial, ranging from $6,000.00 - $8,000.00.

Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Applications

Equal Justice Works Summer Corps applications are NOW LIVE. This educational award goes to law students working in full-time summer public interest positions. The application is short and could earn you $1,132 to be applied to your tuition next year! Applications are due by April 5. If you have any questions about the grant or application process, please contact Stacey Lara-Kerr at slara@seattleu.edu.

Social Justice Project Funding Opportunity

From the AJTI Blog:

ABA Section of Litigation - Law Student Good Works Competition
Open to: All law students
Time Commitment: Depends on your project
Application process: proposals for projects must be submitted in writing and via a YouTube video by April 27, 2011 see the Section’s Facebook Page or the Section’s U-Tube Video for more information.
Contact: Rachel Dawson, Associate Director of Planning at Rachel.Dawson@americanbar.org or 312.988.6236.

ABA Section of Litigation has launched a Law Student Good Works Competition on the Section’s Facebook page. The Competition asks law students to create the Section’s next Good Works project. It offers a Grand Prize of $10,000 seed money from the Section to implement the project, along with a $2,500 cash prize, a trip to Laguna Niguel and a year’s worth of mentorship by a Section leader and committee to be assigned to the project.

Clerkship Info Session

Students interested in pursuing judicial clerkships in 2012 need to attend the Clerkship Program Kickoff Meeting. This meeting is open to 2, 3, and 4L students. The application season for positions beginning in 2012 will be this summer and fall. Judicial clerks provide assistance to judges in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. These positions are a great way to perfect research and writing skills and open up career opportunities for the future. Students in the top quarter of the class are strongly encouraged to consider clerking.

Tuesday, April 12, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m., C1

Tuesday, April 19, 5:00 - 5:50 p.m., C5

RSVP in Symplicity.

Summer Jobs in Alaska

Thinking about spending the summer in Alaska? There are still several internship positions open that would provide an excellent work opportunity for the summer. Positions are open with the ACLU of Alaska and with the Federal Public Defender for the State of Alaska. Either would provide valuable work experience. If you are interested, be sure to set up an appointment with Stephanie Nichols to discuss the program and the application process.

Health Law Speed Networking Event

Local attorneys will be in attendance to meet with students and share their experiences in health law. This is a fantastic way to make contacts in the legal community.

Wednesday, March 30th, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery.

RSVP in Symplicity. Space is limited!

Landesa Center for Women's Land Rights Fellowship

The Landesa Center for Women’s Land Rights is an initiative of Landesa, an international non-profit organization that partners with developing country governments and non-governmental organizations to secure land rights for the world’s poorest people. For over 40 years, we have partnered with over 45 countries on legal reforms that have provided secure land rights to over 100 million families. Currently, Landesa is working in countries as diverse as China, India, Uganda, Rwanda, Liberia, and Burkina Faso.

At the Landesa Center for Women’s Land Rights we partner with governments, foundations, and local organizations around the world to research, improve legal frameworks, create tools, pilot innovative approaches, and develop a network of professionals focused on improving the conditions of women and girls by strengthening their access and control over land.

We seek to develop and support a network of professionals who work at national, local, and international levels to strengthen women’s land rights. We want to build the capacity of legal professionals strongly committed to strengthening women’s land rights in developing countries who can become the core of this network.

See Symplicity posting for more information. Application deadline is April 6, 2011.

Hong Duc Clerkship Applications

The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington is now accepting applications for the 2011 Hong Duc Clerkship. VABAW recognizes that an international perspective will greatly enrich and broaden a law student’s legal education and experience. To that end, VABAW created the Hồng Đức Clerkship in 2007. The 2011 Hồng Đức Clerkship will provide a law student (“Clerkship Recipient”) with the opportunity to clerk at Hogan Lovells in Vietnam for a maximum of three summer months. This is a unique opportunity to live in Vietnam and to learn about international and comparative law by working at an international law firm.

Please see Symplicity posting for more information. Application deadline is March 21, 2011.

Thank You for Participating in the Solo, Small & Mid-Sized Firm Fair

We've gotten great feedback from the firms and organizations that participated in last night's Solo, Small & Mid-Sized Firm Fair!

They've expressed how much they enjoyed meeting with you.

Keep that good will going: stay in touch by contacting the lawyers you met through the Fair to thank them and ask them for coffee meetings or informational interviews.

South Asian Bar Association of NY Fellowship

The South Asian Bar Association of NY has fellowships available for law students looking to do public interest work this summer in NY and the greater metropolitan area.

To apply for the SABANY Public Interest Fellowship, you must be:

- A first or second-year law student of South Asian descent who will be spending at least ten weeks of the summer of 2011 in an unpaid public interest legal internship in New York State and the greater metropolitan area , or

- A first or second-year law student who will be spending at least ten weeks of the summer of 2011 in an unpaid legal internship in New York State and the greater metropolitan area which specifically focuses on the needs of the local South Asian community.

The application is due March 18, 2011 and is available at:
http://www.sabany.org/2011-fellowships

WA First Responder Will Clinic

The WA First Responder Will Clinic is a program where volunteer attorneys who are in estate planning/probate practice prepare estate planning documents at no charge for fire fighters, police officers and first responders.

A WA First Responder Will Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 for the Redmond Police Department which we would love you to participate in. The clinic will be located at 8701 - 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond, Washington 98052. This clinic will be an all-day clinic with 6 attorney/client meetings every hour, so everyone’s help would be greatly appreciated.

This clinic will be from 9am to 4pm on April 16, 2011. Please feel free to volunteer for either an AM shift (8:15am to 12:30pm) or a PM shift (12:15pm to 4:30pm) in the capacity of discussion leader, document drafter, intake personnel, witness or notary.

Kindly note that we are using an online sign up forum, so to volunteer please follow the link below:

WA Will Clinic Volunteer Sign Up Link

The Solo, Small, and Mid-Sized Firm Fair Offers the Chance to CONNECT

We continue to add outstanding firms to the Fair roster!

Visit Symplicity for information on the Curran Law Firm, Cochrane Law Offices, Osinski Law, Kannin Law Firm, and Groen Stephens & Klinge, our newest additions.

While on Symplicity, check out which firms plan to collect resumes, but be sure to remember that this event is a chance to NETWORK and CONNECT. If you focus only on the firms collecting resumes, you'll miss opportunities.

Refresh your career fair networking skills by reviewing the Networking Top Ten at the CPD home page.

5th Annual Solo, Small & Mid-Sized Firm Fair Updates

The Small Firm Fair info on Symplicity now lists the more than 40 firms and organizations that will be participating in Thursday's Fair. Check out the list this weekend and begin your research!

We'll no doubt add additional firms and organizations next week, so check Symplicity for updates regularly. As we learn which firms are opting for resume collects we'll include that info on Symplicity as well, but be sure to be proactive: don’t limit yourself to only those firms collecting resumes. This is an excellent chance to make connections for the future, be sure you talk with attorneys from as MANY LAW FIRMS as possible.

The purpose of this Fair is to give you an opportunity to network with and gain knowledge from the 40+ firms and organizations in attendance. Do your due diligence and come prepared with strong questions for the attorneys.

On the day of the event please arrive in interview dress with resumes on hand. When you enter Campion Hall for the Fair, check in at the student registration table to get a nametag before proceeding to the ballroom.

We’re looking forward to a great event and hope you are as well. As the Fair approaches please feel free to contact Erin Fullner with questions.

5th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair
March 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seattle University, Campion Ballroom

Job Postings

Be sure to keep an eye on Symplicity for the latest job postings.

Financial Planning for a Career in Social Justice

The Access to Justice Institute, Office of Alumni Relations, Center for Professional Development and Office of Student Financial Services present:

Financial Planning for a Career in Social Justice

Student Debt Relief through Income-Based Repayment
and Public Service Loan Forgiveness


Monday, February 28, 2011

Offered at two different times:
Noon to 12:50 p.m. and 5:00 to 5:50 p.m.

Sullivan Hall, Room C5

Food provided at each session

Join us for a presentation by Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Ranger (previously with Equal Justice Works) on the most significant law affecting public service in a generation: the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Whether you are interested in lowering your monthly student loan payments or learning how you can afford a career in public service, this presentation shows you how to do it. A MUST ATTEND for anyone with high student debt contemplating work for the government or a non-profit employer. From this presentation, you will learn how the Income Based Repayment plan works and how to qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Careers in Tax Law

Monday, February 28, at 4:00 pm, in Room C-5: Learn about the wide range of possibilities in tax law. Reception to follow immediately after.

RSVP in Symplicity.

Confirmed speakers:

Kim Anderson (Seattle University JD 2007, NYU LLM (tax) 2008) is an associate at Gordon Thomas Honeywell. Previously, she clerked for U.S. Tax Court Judge Juan Vasquez in Washington, D.C.

Nick Nilan (Seattle University JD 2009) is an attorney at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

John Quirk (Seattle University JD 2005, NYU LLM (tax) 2006) is an attorney in Amazon’s tax department, specializing in international tax matters and mergers and acquisitions. He was formerly a tax associate in Portland office of Miller Nash.

Jay Riffkin (Seattle University JD 2009, Florida LLM (tax) 2010) is an associate in the Tax, Trusts, and Estates Group at Dorsey & Whitney.

Sam Zaprzalka (Seattle University JD 2010) is a tax consultant in the Multistate Group at Deloitte Tax.

New DC Opportunity: Project on Government Oversight

MARCH 15 application deadline. See Symplicity posting No. 1964.

Project on Government Oversight is hiring a summer legal intern in Washington, DC. You can work as an intern there and still take advantage of the housing and coursework offered by SU in DC this summer.

Beyond the Traditional Fair

Employers working in a variety of industries where the JD degree is highly valued will be available to share how they developed their career. Potential participants include people doing risk management, regulatory analysts, policy analysts, legal publishing, HR for major corporations, Federal Agents, as well as many others. If you are considering a career outside the traditional practice of law, then the fair is not to be missed.

Thursday, March 31st, 5:00-7:00, Campion Ballroom

RSVP in Symplicity.

Loyola University Patent Law Interview Program

Loyola University Chicago School of law is hosting the 2011 Patent Law Interview Program on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 in Chicago, Illinois. This is a nationwide interview program that targets patent law employers, rising 2L and 3L students, and students in Intellectual Property LLM programs.

Last year roughly 100 employers, 180 law schools, and 1,600 law students from across the country participated in the program. The program is entirely pre-selected, which means that students submit resumes and bid on interviews with the employers they are interested in, and employers then review the resumes of the students who bid on them and select the students they wish to interview at the program. Last year, approximately half of the participating students were selected for interviews.

Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program. You do not need to be patent bar eligible to register, although the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students.

For more information on the program, please refer to the program website at http://www.luc.edu/law/career/patent_students.html.

Online student registration for this year’s Patent Law Interview Program is now open and will close on Monday, March 7. At this stage of registration, you will only need to enter some basic information (you will upload your resume and bid on interviews later in the semester).

CPD will be paying the $35 registration fee for our students, so you will not be charged anything when you register online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Seattle Office Internships

Great opportunity to work for the EEOC full-time during the summer OR part-time during the semester. Prefer someone who has taken Employment Law and/or Employment Discrimination Law, but if you have other experience of value, don't hesitate: Apply.

Please do not delay.

Matthew Henson Environmental Law Fellowship

Thinking about a summer position in the environmental law or land use field?
Come pick up an application for the Matthew Henson Environmental Law Fellowship. Applications will be available on the court level Wednesday February 16 or Friday February 18. The fellowship provides one (or more) continuing Seattle University law students financial assistance to participate in an otherwise unpaid summer environmental law or land use position. Applicants must have a genuine & documented interest in environmental law & must secure their summer position by March 31, the application deadline. If you have any questions, please contact Sean Waite at waites@seattleu.edu, or Daniel Kenny at kennyd@seattleu.edu.

WSAJ Diversity Bar Preparation Scholarship

The Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) is committed to implementing strategies that will result in significant and measurable progress toward increasing diversity in the plaintiff's bar. To help achieve this endeavor, WSAJ has pledged scholarship monies to assist diverse individuals in covering the tuition cost of a bar preparation course. Diversity refers to individuals who self identify with those groups historically discriminated against and or those groups that are historically under-represented in the legal profession based on disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

For more information, please visit the WSAJ website. Scholarship applications are due by March 4th.

U.S. Office of Government Ethics Honors Attorney Position

As part of its commitment to succession planning within the Executive Branch ethics community, The United States Office of Government Ethics is establishing an Honors Attorney position. This position, open to recent law school graduates from the classes of 2009 and 2010, is a three year term limited term appointment with promotion potential to GS-12. If you have not been admitted to the bar, you will initially be appointed as a law clerk. Once admitted, you will then become a Honors Attorney. OGE anticipates this position will allow an exceptional student an entry level position in the Executive Branch and prepare the individual for transition into the Federal legal and ethics community.

The attorney will work in three primary areas for a three year period: 1) as a member of OGE’s legislative team tracking legislation, writing advisories, and participating in meetings with stakeholders in the Executive and Legislative branches; 2) conducting legal research and writing and program management of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act of 1974; and, 3) the criminal conflicts of interest statutes and the Standards of Conduct by performing special projects assigned by the General Counsel and the presidentially appointed Director of the agency.

Please see Symplicity posting for details. Application deadline is February 22, 2011.

Equal Justice Works Summer Corps 2011

Equal Justice Works Summer Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program that in 2011 will provide 700 law students with the opportunity to earn a $1,132 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for dedicating their summer to a qualifying legal project at a nonprofit public interest organization. To learn more about the program please visit the Summer Corps eligibility page.

The award application goes live on March 16, and applications are due by April 5. Last year seven SU students took home this educational award - you can too!

EPA region 10 Honors Attorney Fellowship

The EPA Region 10 Office of Regional Counsel in Seattle, Washington seeks applications for the Region 10 Honors Attorney Fellowship. Region 10 will be hiring two fellows for one-year Fellowships (may be extended to two years). Both Fellowships will begin in the Fall of 2011.

The deadline to apply for the 2011 Fellowships is February 28, 2011.

The EPA Region 10 Honors Attorney Fellowship is designed for a recent law school graduate with excellent academic credentials and strong interests in an environmental law career and public service. It provides an opportunity for entry-level attorneys to practice law in a leading governmental environmental organization, and to receive extensive training in and exposure to environmental law and policy work in the public sector. Region 10 offers new attorneys significant responsibility, the opportunity to handle a complex caseload that includes enforcement and counseling work, and extensive training and mentoring from experienced colleagues with recognized expertise. EPA offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Additional information and application instructions can be found on Symplicity.

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship, which includes one $5,000 grant for one student each year, is part of the Tisdale Fellowship program, a summer internship available to undergraduate and graduate students. Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who is interested in diversity and ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues, can apply for this Fellowship.

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship was created in memory of the late Thurmond Woodard, Dell’s former Vice President of Global Diversity and Chief Ethics, Privacy and Compliance Officer. Those interested should use the Eben Tisdale Fellowship Application, found at www.tisdalefellowship.org, and follow the instructions for submitting an additional essay on ethics and diversity. The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship grant recipient will participate in the same program as those in the Tisdale

The Summer 2011 Fellowship runs from June 13th – August 5th, 2011. The goal of the Fellowship is to create a supportive and collegial environment in which a new class of public policy professionals will be mentored to help ensure that the high-tech industry continues to have highly capable and well-trained individuals in both policy advocacy and senior management positions.

Details can be found on Symplicity. The Final deadline for all applications is February 15, 2011.

Verizon 1L Diversity Program

Verizon is accepting applications for their 1L Diversity Program. Details are available on Symplicity and on our Diversity Website.

Application deadline is March 11, 2011.

5th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair

Seattle University School of Law’s 5th Annual Solo, Small and Mid-Sized Firm Information, Networking and Career Fair will take place:

• Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Campion Ballroom

This has been an exciting event in the past and is an ideal opportunity to meet lawyers practicing in the smaller firm setting from a diverse array of practice areas

The fair offers a great chance to learn about:

• Local law firms
• Specific practice areas
• Small firm life
• Being an attractive candidate for jobs with smaller firms

Come to our biggest small firm event of the year prepared to network and ask great questions! This event has resulted in great contacts and job opportunities for students in the past, you don't want to miss it!

RSVP in Symplicity.

How to Hang a Shingle - Solo Practice Seminar

Seattle has always been a city where small firms can make a big name, that’s why Seattle University is launching a How to Hang a Shingle seminar on Friday, February 25. If solo practice appeals to you but you’re curious to learn what it takes to launch a practice and you crave more information so you can decide if starting your own firm is right for you, please join us for How to Hang a Shingle. This half day program will include information on the WSBA’s Law Office Management Assistance Program, malpractice insurance, and effective client communication. Plus you’ll have the chance to pose questions to a panel of new solos, as well as one comprised of experienced practitioners. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!

Friday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Room 110. RSVP in Symplicity.


10:00-11:00
Resources for Starting Your Own Practice
Peter Roberts, Director of the WSBA Law Office Management Assistance Program

11:00-12:15
What Worked, What Didn’t: new solos discuss how they have developed their practices
Attorney Panel

12:30-1:45
Client Communication and the Concept of Carefulness in the Practice of Law
Brian Park, Partner, Stoel Rives

1:15-1:45
Malpractice Insurance A-Z
Duane Crone, Mainstreet Financial

1:45-3:00
The Secret to My Success: experienced solos share their tips for long term solo/small firm practice success
Attorney Panel

Army JAG Interviews

The Army JAG rep will be on campus on Wednesday, February 6th to interview for their summer internship program. If you are interested in meeting with the rep on Wednesday, please email Emily von Seele to schedule an interview time.

Fenwick & West Reception

Fenwick & West wants to meet YOU!
Date: March 10, 2011
Time: 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Location: Fenwick & West LLP
1191 2nd Ave. Floor 10
Seattle, WA 98101

We look forward to meeting first year and second year law students seeking an exciting career in the technology and life sciences practices.

Corporate - Intellectual Property - Litigation - Tax

Representatives from Fenwick’s San Francisco and Mountain View offi ces will be joining us for the evening.

We hope you will join us for drinks, appetizers and an interactive discussion about your career
and our practice!

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by February 25 to Tory Duffy at tduffy@fenwick.com

Networking & Interview Prep Research

Networking & Interview Prep Research – Tuesday, February 8th @ 12pm in Room C-5

This short 20 minute training will show you how to use a simple search template to locate alumni & potential contacts based on your specific areas of interest (location, practice area, etc). Then you will see how you can use Lexis for Microsoft Office to quickly retrieve information about the contacts in your list from case law, the news and the open web. Everyone will receive 400 points and free pizza will be provided! If you plan on attending please register on the Lexis “My School” page, www.lexisnexis.com/myschool.

Real Estate Panel

Please join the Young Leaders Group of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Seattle District Council for a panel discussion and networking event for young professionals and current students in real estate development, finance, public policy, land use and real estate law, engineering, architecture and planning. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet other young professionals, learn about how they found their current positions, find out what they do on a day-to-day basis and how they’re growing professionally, and gain valuable insight into the current market.

The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.

Date Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location Douglas Forum, UW Foster School of Business
Location map: www.foster.washington.edu/Pages/Visit.aspx
Parking map: www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/gatehouse_map.php
Cost $10 for current students
$15 for ULI members
$20 for non-members/non-students
Beer, wine and light appetizers will be provided.
Registration Register online at www.seattle.uli.org or by phone at 1-800-321-5011
Deadline: Monday, February 14

This panel is presented by:
MacMillan Associates Consulting, the UW Foster School of Business Career Center, and the UW Real Estate Club

Moderator
Bob MacMillan, Principal, MacMillan Associates Consulting
Bob MacMillan has more than 30 years of successful senior level executive experience with several of the region’s largest real estate services and
development companies.

Panelists
Alicia Daniels Uhlig, Director of Sustainability/Associate, GGLO
Alicia is an Architect and passionate advocate for green building with over 15 years of sustainable design experience. As Director of Sustainability at GGLO, Alicia spearheads internal research initiatives and is the firm’s driving force for bringing integrated sustainable design solutions to client-driven projects.

Andrew Glass Hastings, Government Relations Administrator, King County DOT
Andrew Glass Hastings has been a leader in key transportation policies, initiatives, and political campaigns in Seattle for more than five years. He managed the successful $18 billion Sound Transit 2 campaign and served as Mayor Greg Nickels’ Senior Policy Advisor on Transportation. Currently, Andrew works to solve complex political issues as the Government Relations Administrator for the King County Department of Transportation.

Gabriel Grant, Vice President, HAL Real Estate Investments
Gabriel Grant is Vice President of HAL Real Estate Investments, where he works on acquisition, disposition and other investment initiatives and is responsible for the performance of a portfolio of real estate assets located throughout the Puget Sound. As a Seattle native with a passion for civic affairs, Gabriel serves on Seattle’s Downtown Design Reserve Board and in 2009 was honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”

Christian Gunter, LEED AP, Vice President, Bentall Kennedy
Christian Gunter joined Bentall Kennedy in June 2004, and is Vice President, Responsible Property Investing (“RPI”). Christian, a LEED Accredited Professional, directs Bentall Kennedy’s US RPI initiatives covering portfolio-wide sustainable development/re-development and high-performance property operations.

Meredith Messmer, Project Manager, Lorig Associates, LLC
Meredith joined Lorig in 2008. She has worked for five years in real estate consulting and development after completing a Master in Urban Planning at the University of Washington. Her project experience includes the Thornton Place mixed-use development, the 200 West Highland condominiums, and other projects in various pre-construction stages.

This panel is presented by:
MacMillan Associates Consulting, the UW Foster School of Business Career Center, and the UW Real Estate Club

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The Seattle University School of Law 2011 Social Justice Post-Graduate Fellowships

2011-2013 Justice in Action Fellowship
This two-year fellowship will provide $55,000 per year to a social justice legal host organization in Washington to cover salary, benefits and other costs associated with funding a full-time fellow.

2011-2012 Leadership for Justice Fellowship
This one-year fellowship will provide $55,000 for the year to a social justice legal host organization outside of Washington State - whether in the U.S. or internationally - to cover salary, benefits and other costs associated with funding a full-time fellow.

About the Fellowships:
Each fellowship will support the legal work of a law graduate (who will graduate in December 2010 or May 2011) at a host organization on an approved social justice project. Projects must be designed in collaboration with a host organization to offer effective advocacy with underserved or marginalized individuals or groups, or to address social justice issues that are not adequately addressed by some existing aspect of the legal system. The project should provide the fellow with the opportunity to exercise leadership and introduce new legal services or significantly expand upon services already provided by the organization. Finally, the project should be designed to include the potential for increased opportunities for Seattle University law students to engage in meaningful social justice work. The Fellow will work with the Access to Justice Institute to develop, offer and oversee student opportunities

The deadline for submitting a proposal for either the Leadership for Justice Fellowship (1-year outside of WA; national; international) or the Justice in Action Fellowship (2-year in WA) is Thursday, March 3, 2011.

For information about the fellowship procedures and policies, applications and related materials, you can go to the ATJI website or sign up for the TWEN site, “Access to Justice Institute Post-Graduate Social Justice Fellowships.” Also, check out the upcoming Social Justice Monday (January 31, 2011) to learn more about these fellowships and to hear from the 2010-2011 Leadership for Justice Fellow!

If you have any questions, please direct them to Monika Batra Kashyap, ATJI Associate Director, at batram@seattleu.edu.

Always Include a Cover Letter

Be sure to include a cover letter when you send an application/post your resume for a job on Symplicity. Include the letter even when the employers does not specify "cover letter" among the required application documents. They don't mention it primarily because they assume you will include a cover letter.

Cover letters tie together the various parts of your application and make the case for why the employer should hire you. Don't miss this opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate your writing skills.

Symetra Financial: 1L Summer

Thanks to Ms. Sheridan Hollender, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Symetra Financial, for hosting an information session about Symetra's 1L Summer Intern Program. Applications are due through Symplicity on February 14, 2011. Please see details posted on Symplicity.

1L Paid Summer Internship Info Session: Symetra Financial

Symetra Financial in Bellevue offers a 10 week summer internship to a 1L from SU Law. A representative from the legal staff will hold an informational meeting on THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, at NOON in C-5. Get application tips, learn about the summer program and make a connection.

Symplicity Postings

Be sure to keep checking Symplicity for the latest job postings. We have added a variety of summer positions this week.

WDTLA Speed Networking Event

The Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association (WDTLA) Speed Networking Event is a great way to make contact with practicing attorneys.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery.

RSVP in Symplicity - Space is limited.

Finding a Job in the Federal Government Seminar

Consider these facts: * Practically every area of private legal practice is mirrored in the federal government. * Over 80% of federal jobs are located outside of Washington, D.C. * Federal pay and benefit packages are extremely attractive. Why not consider employment with the federal government? CPD will review how to find and compete for desirable federal law jobs, including completing the Federal Application and crafting KSA's that will convince employers that you are the best candidate for the job.

Tuesday, March 8th, 12:00 p.m., C1. RSVP in Symplicity.

Networking Seminar

Networking is critical in the legal community. You can learn about specific job opportunities, meet people who have career paths that inspire you, and learn about a particular practice area. Yet, many people are not comfortable with the mechanics of the networking process. In this seminar, CPD staff will address the importance of networking, environments in which networking is appropriate and fruitful, and ways that you can effectively and efficiently continue building your professional network.

Friday, February 18th, 10:00 a.m., Room 109. RSVP in Symplicity.

Interviewing Seminar

You've probably heard us say it before: interviewing is an art. Great interviewees are not born, they're made. In this seminar, you will learn the principles of effective interviewing, including how to prepare, crafting strong answers that highlight your capabilities and experiences, and things to think about when formulating questions that you will be asking of your interviewer.

Tuesday, February 8th, 12:00 p.m., Courtroom. RSVP in Symplicity.

Judicial Clerkships in Oregon

Applications are now being accepted for Law Clerk positions with the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals, and the Oregon Tax Court for the two-year period starting in August 2012 and ending in August 2014.

Please visit http://courts.oregon.gov/OJD/jobs/ for a full description and for application instructions.

FCBA Foundation Scholarships

For the 18th consecutive year, the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) Foundation will award stipends to law students from its Chairman Robert E. Lee Scholarship and Internship Fund. In 2011, the Foundation will award several stipends to law students employed as unpaid summer interns in positions with the FCC and other government agencies or entities with a connection to the communications industry (i.e., broadcasting, cable television, telephony, satellite, wireless, and information technology).

In addition, the Foundation will select one outstanding intern among those chosen to receive an additional stipend for the summer—the “Max Paglin Award.” Mr. Paglin was the former General Counsel and Executive Director of the FCC, and the founder of the Golden Jubilee Commission on Telecommunications, which compiled a definitive legislative history of the Communications Act.

Requirements

Applicants will be selected on the basis of: (1) a demonstrated interest in the communications field, (2) having secured or having pending, an unpaid summer position (internship) for at least eight weeks in communications with a government agency or entities with a connection to the communications industry, (3) dependence on financial assistance in order to accept the unpaid internship in a government agency or entity involved in communications; and, (4) community activities. To the extent a recipient receives unanticipated funding for the unpaid internship, the FCBA Foundation’s general policy is to reduce its scholarship awards by any amount that a recipient’s total funding (including all sources) for the internship would otherwise exceed $7,000.

Applications for internship funding should be submitted to Kerry Loughney, FCBA Foundation, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20036 or kerry@fcba.org. Applications must be post-marked by Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Applicants may be asked to interview with members of the Foundation Board; interviews may be conducted by telephone. Winners will be notified by Friday, April 15, 2011.

To view the application, go to: http://www.fcba.org/foundation/internship_stipends.shtml or download the attached document.