Monday, October 25, 2010

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PRO BONO WEEK!


Orange Ribbon Campaign
Monday, October 25 through Friday October 29th
Help UF Law raise awareness about the need for support of pro bono services through financial contributions, volunteerism and advocacy throughout the week. Orange ribbons will be available in the courtyard Monday, October 25 from 1 – 2 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 26 from 10 – 11 a.m. to remind members of the law school community of the importance of doing Pro Bono work. Ribbons will be available in the Center for Career Development, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

APIL Summer Fellowship Student Panel
Monday, 10/25, 5pm, HOL 285C
Co-Sponsored by Association for Public Interest Law and LEXIS
Students will discuss their internship/externship experiences in public interest law. Panelists will include students who have worked for The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Legal Aid of Manasota, and The Children's Law Center. Bonita Young from LEXIS will also speak on researching public interest jobs. Pizza will be provided by LEXIS.

Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, 10/27, 10am-2pm, Schott Courtyard
Meet representatives from local pro bono and public interest organizations, including Restoration of Civil Rights Project, the Clinics, Association for Public Interest Law, Three Rivers Legal Services and Teen Court. Hours donated to these organizations may qualify you for a pro bono certificate at graduation. The CCD will also be attending the fair promoting the Pro Bono and Community Service Projects. Visit http://www.law.ufl.edu/flalawonline/2009/10192009/www.law.ufl.edu/career/students/probono/index.shtml for more information on the Volunteer Projects.