WIPI/EJF Annual Public Interest Conference

Save the Date

University of Georgia School of Law

Public Interest Weekend

Join Working in the Public Interest (WIPI) and Equal Justice Foundation (EJF) as we host our annual public interest events. Save the date for this premier public interest event so that you can be in the midst of the greatest students, leading professionals, and experienced faculty who are all excited about public interest.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Equal Justice Foundation Auction (EJF)

EJF will kick off the celebration with the EJF Auction the evening of Friday, April 1. The auction raises funds to provide stipends for law students who work in unpaid public interest positions.

www.law.uga.edu/ejf

April 1-2, 2011

Working in the Public Interest (WIPI) Conference

The WIPI Conference begins with a key note address on April 1^st before the EJF auction. The conference continues with panels and roundtables on Saturday, April 2. This student run conference has been offered annually since 2005, and seeks to bring together eminent practitioners in their respective fields, students, and faculty to discuss practical approaches to law, which can promote social justice and human rights for all. The conference offers CLE credit and includes roundtables, panel discussions, and a plenary conference.

www.law.uga.edu/wipi

(Registration information and event details will be posted soon)

WIPI and EJF 2011

WipiConference@gmail.com

EqualJusticeFoundation@gmail.com

Environmental and Land Use Law Career Conference Calls

The Environmental and Land Use Law Program and the Center for Career Development are co-sponsoring a series of calls with UF Law alumni to help students prepare for careers in environmental and land use law and develop job search and career development strategies targeted for these fields. These calls are open to all students and are intended to provide a chance to learn about careers in environmental law, how to prepare for a career in these fields, and concrete steps to take toward developing a career.

The first call, on Monday, Jan. 31, from 1-1:50 p.m., will feature UF Law alums who are employed with two federal agencies working on environmental issues: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Navy. Both are civilian jobs — one working on wetlands regulation and permitting and the other on a wide array of issues including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Our second call in the series, on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 1-1:50 p.m., will feature UF Law alumni whose collective experience includes work with a private law firm, a corporate in-house law department, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the nonprofit group Earthjustice, as well as experience as a judicial law clerk.

Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from these alumni and ask questions. Participation will be limited to 25 students per call. Students can register for one or both calls by contacting Lena Hinson at elulp@law.ufl.edu.

UPCOMING CCD PROGRAMS for the week of 1/24

Judicial Clerkship Application Process

Wednesday 1/26, 12pm HOL 345

Come and learn about the process of applying for Federal Judicial Clerkships from obtaining letters of recommendation to applying to accepting an offer. Please be aware that the judicial application process typically is accomplished over one year in advance, so don’t miss out on great opportunities by missing critical deadlines. 2L's will be applying during SUMMER 2011 for positions beginning fall 2012. Critical for 2Ls to attend!

How to Stand Out to Legal Employers

Wednesday 1/26, 1pm in HOL 359

Can’t figure out how to distinguish yourself in a sea of applicants? Come hear Ann Skalaski, legal recruiting consultant to top law firms, explain how, in a down market, law students can use different strategies to successfully market themselves. Skalaski was the assistant dean for career services at UF Law from 1991-1996. Before that, she worked at Holland & Knight, LLP as the director of attorney recruitment and as the firm’s first attorney development manager.

Legal Careers with the US Marines

Thursday 1/27 at 10am and repeated at 2pm in HOL 360

Want the chance to enjoy immediate responsibility, travel worldwide & serve your country all while making a difference? Come learn about legal career opportunities in the United States Marines. Captain Christopher Lawson will be on hand to answer questions and share their legal career experiences in the Marines.

Federal Judicial Law Clerk Roundtable

hosted by the North Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Tuesday, February 1^st at 12pm in FDR

Are you interested in a judicial clerkship? The North Central Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is teaming up with the Center for Career Development to host the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Roundtable.

This event will provide law students interested in judicial clerkships the opportunity to learn from the experience and advice of four current federal judicial law clerks about the application process and different types of federal clerkships available. Students will also have a chance to ask questions. Free pizza and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Jamie Shideler at jshide@ufl.edu, as seating is limited.

UPCOMING CCD PROGRAMS

How I got My Summer Job

Tuesday, January 18^th at 12pm in HOL 345

Did you ever wonder how someone got that amazing summer opportunity? Make plans to join second and third year students talking about what they did during their 1L summer. Students will share what job strategies worked for them, how they secured the opportunities, and what advice they have.

Public Interested?

Wednesday, January 19^th at 12pm in HOL 345

Join Three Rivers Legal Services Americorps Fellows Nery Alonso and UF Alum Hoa “Tee” Ho as they share their experiences pursuing a public interest career. Learn the inside scoop on what life is like working for a public interest agency. Have your questions answered as to whether this career path could be for you.

Volunteer Fair

Wednesday, 1/19, 10am-2pm, Schott Courtyard

Meet representatives from local pro bono and public interest organizations, including Three Rivers Legal Services, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Association for Public Interest Law, 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 www.law.ufl.edu/career/students/probono/index.shtml for more information on the Volunteer Projects.

Career Showcase

UF’s Career Resource Center will host Career Showcase January 25 and 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Day one features non-technical fields like educations, sales, recreation and communications. Day two features technical fields like healthcare, medical and engineering. More than 300 employers are hiring! They are coming to meet candidates and YOU should be one of them. www.crc.ufl.edu/Showcase

Federal Judicial Law Clerk Roundtable

hosted by the North Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Tuesday, February 1^st at 12pm in FDR

Are you interested in a judicial clerkship? The North Central Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is teaming up with the Center for Career Development to host the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Roundtable.

This event will provide law students interested in judicial clerkships the opportunity to learn from the experience and advice of four current federal judicial law clerks about the application process and different types of federal clerkships available. Students will also have a chance to ask questions. Free pizza and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Jamie Shideler at jshide@ufl.edu, as seating is limited.

Main Campus Career Showcase

The Career Resource Center on Main Campus is hosting its Spring Career Showcase on January 25th and 26th . This event brings over 300 employers to campus. All UF students are eligible to participate. For a list of employers and details, check out their website at http://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/careerfairs/ShowCase.aspx.

Register today for the 2011 Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair!

The National LGBT Bar Association’s 2011 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair is being held September 8-10th at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles. Each year, the National LGBT Bar Association hosts the Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair to bring together the best and brightest legal minds in the LGBT community. The three-day event draws over 1,200 LGBT attorneys, legal scholars, law students, corporate counsel, members of the judiciary, and other legal professionals and allies. With over 35 workshops and panel discussions and a career fair expected to draw over 500 students and 130 recruiters, the Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair is the only national event dedicated to meeting the specific needs of the LGBT legal community. Register now!

Program Today

Intern, extern and fellow-ships

Today @12 in Hol 345

If you would like information about the "-ships" available to gain legal experience, visit HOL 345 Tuesday, Jan. 11, at noon to sort out these options and determine which opportunities best fit your career goals.