Friday, January 21, 2011

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 1st 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.