LIFE AFTER LAW SCHOOL

The University of Florida Levin College of Law
Center for Career Development and the Legal Information Center
invite you to learn about life after graduation.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 FACULTY DINING ROOM

11 A.M. The Honorable Robert W. Hodges (JD 90), Fifth Judicial Circuit in and for Marion County, will discuss what he expects from attorneys in the courtroom and how to best prepare to stand before a judge. Hodges currently works on the family law docket. He was a state attorney after graduating from UF Law.

12 P.M. Information session by Fastcase, a free legal search engine for licensed attorneys in Florida. Pizza will be served.

2 P.M. Attorney Bill Beck (JD 07) will discuss what it takes to open a practice and how to be successful in a legal career. Beck, a solo practitioner, worked as a staff attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit and later started his own practice in Tarpon Springs.

Tomorrow's leaders are in high demand.

The Career Resource Center on Main Campus and representatives from Target Corporation are holding a series of workshops to provide you with the tools to become a successful leader.

Personal Branding - March 16, 2011 @ 5:10 p.m., Reitz Union 349
The branding experts from Target will help you evaluate, manage and improve your personal brand. Your brand is a vital component of becoming a leader.

Working Across Generations - March 24, 2011 @ 5:10 p.m., Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon A
The office dynamic can get complicated, especially when your team members are your parent's age. Are you prepared? We'll discuss tips on how to be a leader, regardless of your age.

Take the Lead - March 29, 2011 @ 5:10 p.m., Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Salon A
Leading a team is more than just managing daily tasks. To be a leader, you need vision and direction. We'll help you move from a manager mindset to being a forward-thinking leader.

Attend all sessions to receive the "Workplace Leadership Certification" or attend individual sessions. No need to RSVP, just stop by.

Two Birds One Stone: Serving your Community While Enhancing your Legal Education

The Florida Bar Foundation Public Interest Law Fellows and the Center for Governmental Responsibility Present:

Two Birds One Stone: Serving your Community While Enhancing your Legal Education

Come and share your lunchtime with the Public Interest Law Fellows to hear about exciting programs that can help you build your resume, obtain a certificate, facilitate employment opportunities, and perhaps even subsidize your student loans after law school. A Panel composed of lawyers and students with various experiences working in legal aid will share their experiences with you. Learn about all the different opportunities available to students at Levin Law.

When? February 23rd, 2011

What Time? At Noon

Where? Room 180

Family Law Society's 3rd Annual Mix and Mingle

It is time for Family Law Society's 3rd annual Mix and Mingle! Please join us on Thursday February 17th from 5:30-7:30pm when we will be hosting our annual networking event. We have invited state attorneys, public defenders, judges, magistrates, divorce attorneys, DCF attorneys, Guardian ad Litem attorneys, collaborative law attorneys, adoption attorneys, mediators, legal aid attorneys and professors.

Please send all RSVPs to jaime14@ufl.edu by February 10th. Student spaces are limited and are first come, first serve. We look forward to seeing you there!

UPCOMING CCD PROGRAMS for the week of 2/7

Attorneys From Foley & Lardner

Keys to Successful Interviewing

Tuesday, 2/8 at 12pm in HOL 285C

The Center for Career Development, the Latino/a Law School Association, and attorneys from Foley & Lardner LLP have teamed up to provide advice on how to ace a legal interview. Join attorneys Robert Meek, Esq. (Jacksonville), Laura Ganoza, Esq. (Miami), and Lauren Valiente, Esq. (Tampa) to get the practitioner’s perspective on legal interviewing skills. Also, come and learn more about Foley & Lardner’s 1L Diversity Scholarship which will award $5,000 to a first year student at UF.

PIZZA WILL BE SERVED!

Dress Like a Lawyer

Wednesday, 2/9 at 12pm in HOL 345

Join the CCD to hear clothing expert John Mitchell from John Isaac’s Clothing share professional expectations for men and women in the legal community. Find out how your interviewing attire can help you land the job that is best suited for you.

Legal Careers with the US Army

Thursday, 2/10 at 10am in HOL 270

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 Army. A representative will be on hand to answer questions and share their legal career experiences in the Army.