Monday, October 18, 2010

Programs this Week

Careers with the FBI
Monday, 10/18 at 1pm, HOL 382
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is a law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency charged with protecting and defending the U.S. against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and enforcing the criminal laws of the United States. Join Special Agent Jeff Westcott as he shares his experiences and more details about pursuing this exciting career.

Getting Involved with the Bar as a Student
Tuesday, 10/19 at 12pm, HOL 345
Co-sponsored by the UF Student Section of the Florida Young Lawyers’ Division and the 8th Judicial Circuit Law Student Association
Join the President of the Florida Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”), Renee Thompson, Esq. and local YLD Affiliate Jake Rush, Esq., to learn how you can get involved with Bar organizations as a student. This a great chance to learn how you can network with attorneys and work side by side with them on various committees.

2Ls, OCI is Almost Over – Now What?
Wednesday, 10/20 at 12pm, HOL 285B
2Ls, it's not too late to start the next phase of your job or internship search for next summer. What should be your search strategies now? Where should you be looking? What resources have you not considered? 2L Counselor Kristen Bryant will be on hand Wednesday to discuss topics and strategies including informational interviewing, targeted mailings, and networking with the right type of employers. If you find yourself scratching your head and not knowing what your first or next step should be, bring your questions and attend this informative program.

Intellectual Property Careers
Wednesday, 10/20 at 6pm, FDR
Co-sponsored by the Intellectual Property and Technology Association
Intellectual Property Law Professor Rich Vermut of Rogers Towers, PA and a representative from Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Saliwanchik will present their perspectives on the licensing, litigation and prosecution aspects of Intellectual Property Law.

Everything You Want to Know About the FL Bar Exam
Wednesday, 10/20 at noon HOL 270
Dean Calvert Hanson will speak about the Bar Exam Application Conversion Process; Karen Hundley, VP for the Southern Region of BarBri Bar Review will help you understand the contents of the exam; and Phil Sandon, bar tutor & exam guru, will discuss how to prepare for the Florida Bar Exam.
PIZZA provided by BarBri!!!

Health and Bio Law Careers
Thursday, 10/21 at 10am, HOL 345
Interested in learning more about an expanding legal practice area? Come and meet Kathryn Lancaster, Esq., general counsel for RTI Biologics, and UF Law Professor Rachel Rebouche, the former Associate Director of Adolescent Health Programs for the National Partnership for Women & Families for information on this legal career path.

Lunch Series with Judge Ramey Ko
Co-Sponsored by UF Asian Kaleidoscope Month and the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
Thursday, 10/21 at 12pm, Bailey Courtroom
Judge Ramey Ko was inspired to serve by his parents, who have always generously given their time to support the local Asian American community despite the demands of running a small business. Enjoy a catered lunch from Classic Fare while you listen to Judge Ko speak about being a young judge in Austin, Texas and his journey getting there. He will also be talking about his perspective and experiences as an Asian American in the legal field, and how he is particularly passionate about getting more young people and Asian Americans involved with activism, politics, and community service.