Do you want to get one step closer to landing a job? Have you ever wanted to spend the summer in Alaska? Check out our Study Law in Alaska Program!!
We will have an information session on Wednesday, January 18 at NOON in room 309.
Please contact Stephanie Nichols at nicholss@seattleu.edu if you have any questions.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Great Opportunity in Alaska!
The Municipality of Anchorage will be at the law school on Wednesday, February 1st to interview ONLY Seattle University students for summer internships through our Study Law in Alaska Program. This is an incredible opportunity that could lead to a job.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial transcript to Symplicity by NOON on January 25th.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Nichols at nicholss@seattleu.edu.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial transcript to Symplicity by NOON on January 25th.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Nichols at nicholss@seattleu.edu.
Alena Suazo Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria & Instructions:
This scholarship is awarded to a law student committed to social justice work. Please provide a personal statement, no longer than 3 double-spaced pages, describing your reasons for attending law school and experiences working with marginalized communities and/or fighting injustice and oppression.
Scholarship Description:
Alena Suazo fought for the voiceless, the oppressed, and the disenfranchised, and she did it with grace, humor, determination, and an unrelenting spirit. She lived each day to the fullest, and gave her entire self to the causes and people she cared about.
Alena graduated from University of Washington School of Law (UWLS) in June 2010. In addition to the amazing things Alena accomplished at UWLS on a daily basis, while there she was the Co-President of the Latina/o Law Student Association, Vice President of the Minority Law Student Association, and served in the Tribal Defense Clinic for two years. Following graduation, Alena received the Bonderman Fellowship, an award given to graduates of UW to undertake new experiences through travel. Just a few months into her world tour, she passed away in Guatemala. Alena hoped to become a public defender in Southern California and to fight against the racial and economic disparities in the criminal justice system and throughout American society.
The Alena Suazo Memorial Scholarship has been created in her name to go towards the hidden costs of law school. Alena felt that direct and collateral costs associated with attending law school impeded Latinas/os from entering into the legal profession.
The Application can be found on Symplicity. The deadline is January 13, 2012.
This scholarship is awarded to a law student committed to social justice work. Please provide a personal statement, no longer than 3 double-spaced pages, describing your reasons for attending law school and experiences working with marginalized communities and/or fighting injustice and oppression.
Scholarship Description:
Alena Suazo fought for the voiceless, the oppressed, and the disenfranchised, and she did it with grace, humor, determination, and an unrelenting spirit. She lived each day to the fullest, and gave her entire self to the causes and people she cared about.
Alena graduated from University of Washington School of Law (UWLS) in June 2010. In addition to the amazing things Alena accomplished at UWLS on a daily basis, while there she was the Co-President of the Latina/o Law Student Association, Vice President of the Minority Law Student Association, and served in the Tribal Defense Clinic for two years. Following graduation, Alena received the Bonderman Fellowship, an award given to graduates of UW to undertake new experiences through travel. Just a few months into her world tour, she passed away in Guatemala. Alena hoped to become a public defender in Southern California and to fight against the racial and economic disparities in the criminal justice system and throughout American society.
The Alena Suazo Memorial Scholarship has been created in her name to go towards the hidden costs of law school. Alena felt that direct and collateral costs associated with attending law school impeded Latinas/os from entering into the legal profession.
The Application can be found on Symplicity. The deadline is January 13, 2012.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
IPLS Speed Networking Event
The Intellectual Property Law Society is proud to host the annual IPLS Speed Networking Event on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 5:30-7:30. The event will be held on the 2nd Floor Gallery of Sullivan Hall. Meet and network with attorneys practicing in all areas of IP who will be available to answer your questions about IP and about pursuing a career in IP. Appetizers and beverages will be provided for students and attorneys attending the event.
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery.
Please RSVP by emailing lingj1@seattleu.edu.
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Floor Gallery.
Please RSVP by emailing lingj1@seattleu.edu.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Washington Young Lawyers Division Seeks Trustee
The Washington State Bar's Young Lawyers Division (WYLD) is looking for a new/young lawyer to fill a King County District Trustee vacancy on the WYLD Board of Trustees. The term runs through September 30, 2012, and the trustee may seek reelection. To be eligible, candidates must maintain either primary residence or primary place of work in King County.
Trustees have the opportunity to:
- Help connect new lawyers in King County with WSBA opportunities for leadership and public service
- Support new lawyers with transition into the practice of law
- Develop and guide WYLD programs to impact new attorneys
- Network with bar leaders across the state to shape the profession
The position will be filled through appointment by the WYLD president with consent of the Board of Trustees. The application deadline is January 26, 2012.
Application criteria and trustee responsibilities. Questions? Contact WYLD liaison Brian Halcomb, 206-727-8205.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Attorney General's Open House
Washington State Office of Attorney General Rob McKenna invites you to an OPEN HOUSE
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The mission of the Office is to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies and citizens of the state of Washington. The Office is comprised of over 500 attorneys and 600 professional staff.
Please join Chief Deputy AG Brian Moran on
Tuesday, January 31, 2011
from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
in the AGO’s downtown Seattle office at
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
(Bank of America, Fifth Avenue Plaza Bldg.)
In addition to Chief Deputy Moran, Assistant Attorneys General from many of the AGO’s divisions will be in attendance to speak about opportunities that exist within their divisions and the AGO. Information about the Office’s volunteer law clerk recruitment program for first and second year law students will also be available.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The mission of the Office is to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies and citizens of the state of Washington. The Office is comprised of over 500 attorneys and 600 professional staff.
Please join Chief Deputy AG Brian Moran on
Tuesday, January 31, 2011
from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
in the AGO’s downtown Seattle office at
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
(Bank of America, Fifth Avenue Plaza Bldg.)
In addition to Chief Deputy Moran, Assistant Attorneys General from many of the AGO’s divisions will be in attendance to speak about opportunities that exist within their divisions and the AGO. Information about the Office’s volunteer law clerk recruitment program for first and second year law students will also be available.
CPD Boot Camp
Did you miss our Interviewing Seminar last semester? Is the Networking Seminar scheduled during the middle of your Contracts class? Are you interested in learning more about working in public interest?
If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes," then you should definitely come to our CPD Boot Camp Day. It's like a Greatest Hits list of all of the seminars that we host throughout the year, and a great way to get a ton of information in a single day.
Saturday, January 28, Room C6
Come for all, a couple or just the one you missed last semester, but be sure to RSVP in Symplicity.
If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes," then you should definitely come to our CPD Boot Camp Day. It's like a Greatest Hits list of all of the seminars that we host throughout the year, and a great way to get a ton of information in a single day.
Saturday, January 28, Room C6
- 10:00: Public Interest Seminar
- 11:00: Networking Seminar
- 12:00: Resume/Cover Letter Seminar (boxed lunch will be provided)
- 1:00: Interviewing Seminar
Come for all, a couple or just the one you missed last semester, but be sure to RSVP in Symplicity.
Resume and Cover Letter Seminar
What makes a legal resume different from a business resume? How can I set my cover letter apart from the rest?
These are not uncommon questions, and just a couple of the points that will be covered in this seminar. Learn how to properly craft your application materials to speak to your strengths.
RSVP in Symplicity.
These are not uncommon questions, and just a couple of the points that will be covered in this seminar. Learn how to properly craft your application materials to speak to your strengths.
- Thursday, January 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Room 328.
- Tuesday, January 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m., C5.
RSVP in Symplicity.
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.
Thursday, March 8th, 12:00 p.m., C1.
RSVP in Symplicity.
Thursday, 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.
Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 p.m., Courtroom
RSVP in Symplicity.
Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 p.m., Courtroom
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, January 31, 12:00 p.m., C5.
RSVP in Symplicity.
Tuesday, January 31, 12:00 p.m., C5.
RSVP in Symplicity.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Social Media Panel and Networking Reception
Want To Know How Social Media Can Really Benefit Today’s Law Student and Lawyer? Attend This Event And Learn How LinkedIn Can Work For You!
The King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and Seattle University School of Law’s Center for Professional Development are pleased to offer a workshop and panel discussion focusing on ways social media can benefit today’s law student and lawyer. The event will be held at Seattle University School of Law on February 8, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. Matt Youngquist, expert career coach and President of Career Horizons, will lead a one-hour LinkedIn.com workshop about how to use the site to advance a career search or legal practice. Youngquist offers more detailed seminars through Career Horizons. Further information about Youngquist can be found at www.career-horizons.com or check out his LinkedIn profile.
Following the workshop, a panel of local attorneys and entrepreneurs will discuss strategic ways to use social media in the legal profession and the impact of social media on the legal community. The panel will consist of Andrew Ackley of Ackley Law Group PLLC; Justin Walsh of Karl E. Malling P.S.; and Kevin O’Keefe, CEO and Publisher of LexBlog, Inc.
The event will close with a networking reception at the law school hosted by KCBA and Seattle University School of Law. You will not want to miss this event! To reserve your seat, please RSVP in Symplicity.
February 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m., C5.
The King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and Seattle University School of Law’s Center for Professional Development are pleased to offer a workshop and panel discussion focusing on ways social media can benefit today’s law student and lawyer. The event will be held at Seattle University School of Law on February 8, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. Matt Youngquist, expert career coach and President of Career Horizons, will lead a one-hour LinkedIn.com workshop about how to use the site to advance a career search or legal practice. Youngquist offers more detailed seminars through Career Horizons. Further information about Youngquist can be found at www.career-horizons.com or check out his LinkedIn profile.
Following the workshop, a panel of local attorneys and entrepreneurs will discuss strategic ways to use social media in the legal profession and the impact of social media on the legal community. The panel will consist of Andrew Ackley of Ackley Law Group PLLC; Justin Walsh of Karl E. Malling P.S.; and Kevin O’Keefe, CEO and Publisher of LexBlog, Inc.
The event will close with a networking reception at the law school hosted by KCBA and Seattle University School of Law. You will not want to miss this event! To reserve your seat, please RSVP in Symplicity.
February 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m., C5.
Fenwick & West Reception
Fenwick & West wants to meet YOU!
Date: February 2, 2012
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 January 20
to Tory Frol at tfrol@fenwick.com
Date: February 2, 2012
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 January 20
to Tory Frol at tfrol@fenwick.com
2012 1L Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowship
Students can now apply for our 2012 1L Diversity Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowship positions on at www.perkinscoie.com/1LPatent.
The Perkins Coie Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowships provide a $7500 academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position following the first year of law school for 1L students with particular technical backgrounds and an interest in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution. Our summer associates work on real legal matters while working for and learning from attorneys who service the needs of Fortune 100 and 500 companies in industry areas around the nation. Few firms, if any, in the country have our patent litigation expertise and our deep technical bench.
The following offices are offering Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowship positions. Please click on one of the offices below to apply. Applicants may apply to one office only. Patent Litigation Fellows will work in the Patent Litigation practice area on client legal matters under the supervision of our attorneys. When possible, Fellows will be involved in client meetings, negotiations, telephone conferences and court appearances.
Patent Litigation Fellowship: Palo Alto, Phoenix, San Diego
Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate/graduate degree(s) in either Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Previous professional experience is strongly preferred.
Patent Fellowship: Seattle
Patent Fellows will work in both the Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution practice areas. Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate/graduate degree(s) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Previous professional experience is strongly preferred.
Application deadline: Friday, January 20, 2012: Palo Alto, San Diego, Seattle
Application deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Phoenix
The Perkins Coie Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowships provide a $7500 academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position following the first year of law school for 1L students with particular technical backgrounds and an interest in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution. Our summer associates work on real legal matters while working for and learning from attorneys who service the needs of Fortune 100 and 500 companies in industry areas around the nation. Few firms, if any, in the country have our patent litigation expertise and our deep technical bench.
The following offices are offering Patent Litigation and Patent Fellowship positions. Please click on one of the offices below to apply. Applicants may apply to one office only. Patent Litigation Fellows will work in the Patent Litigation practice area on client legal matters under the supervision of our attorneys. When possible, Fellows will be involved in client meetings, negotiations, telephone conferences and court appearances.
Patent Litigation Fellowship: Palo Alto, Phoenix, San Diego
Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate/graduate degree(s) in either Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Previous professional experience is strongly preferred.
Patent Fellowship: Seattle
Patent Fellows will work in both the Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution practice areas. Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate/graduate degree(s) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Previous professional experience is strongly preferred.
Application deadline: Friday, January 20, 2012: Palo Alto, San Diego, Seattle
Application deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2012: Phoenix
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Perkins Coie Diversity Reception
Perkins Coie is hosting a reception to promote their summer 1L diversity program. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with local attorneys and to learn more about what the Perkins program offers.
Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship Reception
1201 3rd Ave, 48th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Hosting light refreshments and a DJ.
1201 3rd Ave, 48th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Hosting light refreshments and a DJ.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program via Symplicity. 1L students have until noon on January 23rd to submit their materials.
Please see Symplicity posting for more details, and don't forget about the info session at 5:30 on January 10th in the Gallery.
Please see Symplicity posting for more details, and don't forget about the info session at 5:30 on January 10th in the Gallery.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Washington First Responder Will Clinic
The WA First Responder Will Clinic will be held January 14, 2012 at the WSBA Headquarters in Downtown Seattle. This clinic will be a half-day clinic with 4 attorney/client meetings every hour, so volunteer slots for this clinic will be limited. (Don't worry, more clinics coming in February and April).
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.
This clinic will be from 8:15 am to 1 pm. 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
Discussion Leaders: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic.
Document Drafters: We will not anticipate having a training session prior to this clinic, so if you have any questions please let me know. Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop.
REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too!
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.
This clinic will be from 8:15 am to 1 pm. 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
Discussion Leaders: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic.
Document Drafters: We will not anticipate having a training session prior to this clinic, so if you have any questions please let me know. Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop.
REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too!
Friday, December 9, 2011
1L Diversity Programs
Information pertaining to the upcoming firm diversity programs and deadlines is now live on our Diversity page. Be sure to check out the upcoming deadlines and to start preparing your materials over the break.
Some upcoming events include:
Some upcoming events include:
- There will be a Diversity 1L Student Reception at Dorsey & Whitney on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Dress is business professional. Diverse first-year law students are invited to meet representatives from the following local law firms and law schools. Business attire recommended. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Please contact Deverie Robinson, Regional Recruiting Manager, at deverie.robinson@klgates.com, with questions.
- Program representatives from the Puget Sound Area Minority Clerkship Program will be on campus at 5:30 on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in the Second Floor Gallery to talk about the program and answer questions about the application process. Dress is business casual.
- The Annual Diversity Fellowship Meet & Greet with individual firms will be on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Gallery. The event format will feature "table talk" and an opportunity to mingle with attorneys and recruiting representatives from firms hosting a 1L summer diversity fellowship. Dress is business professional.
Registration Open for the Northwest Public Interest Career Fair
Registration is now open for the annual Northwest Public Interest Career Fair.
For over two decades, the NW Public Service Career Fair has linked law students & alumni with opportunities to make a difference. 83 non-profits & government offices and more than 600 students & alumni from our 11 schools participated in 2011.
With information tables and pre-scheduled interviews in both Seattle and Portland, public service employers find student interns, externs, summer law clerks, volunteers, and attorneys.
For over two decades, the NW Public Service Career Fair has linked law students & alumni with opportunities to make a difference. 83 non-profits & government offices and more than 600 students & alumni from our 11 schools participated in 2011.
With information tables and pre-scheduled interviews in both Seattle and Portland, public service employers find student interns, externs, summer law clerks, volunteers, and attorneys.
Seattle Career Fair
Friday, February 3, 2012
10:00 to 10:30 Student Check-in begins
10:30 to Noon Table Talk
1:00 to 5:00 Pre-scheduled Interviews
Campion Ballroom at Seattle University
Portland Career Fair
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 to 10:30 Student Check-in begins
10:30 to Noon Table Talk
1:00 to 5:00 Pre-scheduled Interviews
Templeton Center at Lewis & Clark College
Student Timeline
Friday, February 3, 2012
10:00 to 10:30 Student Check-in begins
10:30 to Noon Table Talk
1:00 to 5:00 Pre-scheduled Interviews
Campion Ballroom at Seattle University
Portland Career Fair
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 to 10:30 Student Check-in begins
10:30 to Noon Table Talk
1:00 to 5:00 Pre-scheduled Interviews
Templeton Center at Lewis & Clark College
Student Timeline
- November 15, 2011: Student pre-registration opens.
- January 16, 2012, 11:59pm: Student deadline for requesting interviews.
- January 26, 2012: Students are notified of interview schedules.
- January 27, 2012: Student pre-registration closes (you may still register at the door).
- January 30, 2012: Student deadline for accepting interviews.
- February 3, 2012: Seattle Career Fair at Seattle University.
- February 4, 2012: Portland Career Fair at Lewis & Clark College.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
NACDL Diversity Essay Competition
Diversity Essay Competition Call for Entries
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers invites law students from accredited law schools in the United States to submit essays for a chance to be published in The Champion magazine.
2011-2012 Essay Topic
"Tough on Crime" vs. "Smart on Crime": What's the Difference?
What is the difference between “being tough on crime” and “being smart on crime” and what impact does each have on minority communities?
Eligibility
The contest is open to all students who are enrolled in the 2011-2012 academic year and in good academic standing at an accredited law school in the United States.
Prizes
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers invites law students from accredited law schools in the United States to submit essays for a chance to be published in The Champion magazine.
2011-2012 Essay Topic
"Tough on Crime" vs. "Smart on Crime": What's the Difference?
What is the difference between “being tough on crime” and “being smart on crime” and what impact does each have on minority communities?
Eligibility
The contest is open to all students who are enrolled in the 2011-2012 academic year and in good academic standing at an accredited law school in the United States.
Prizes
- There will be one first prize winner, one second prize winner, and one honorable mention.
- The first prize winner will have his or her winning essay published in a forthcoming edition of NACDL’s magazine, The Champion; receive a $200 cash prize; receive a free one-year student membership; and receive a certificate of recognition.
- The second prize winner will have his or her essay published in NACDL’s magazine, The Champion; receive a $100 cash prize; receive a free one-year student membership; and receive a certificate of recognition.
- The entrant who receives an honorable mention will have his or her essay published in NACDL’s magazine, The Champion; and will receive a certificate of recognition.
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