Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ICE Summer Volunteer Internship Interviews Friday, 11 am

This Friday, March 5, two ICE attorneys will be on assignment near Gainesville and have set aside some time to visit UF to interview any students who might be interested in a volunteer internship position. The ICE attorneys will be at UF between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday. Below is a brief description of what the Orlando ICE office does and what volunteer interns might expect from the experience.

"The Orlando Office of the Chief Counsel is a component of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We represent the Department of Homeland Security before the U.S. Immigration Court, generally pursuing the removal (deportation) of non-citizens who are present in the U.S. in violation of the law or who are legally present but have been convicted of crimes subjecting them to removal. Many of the cases we handle also involve asylum claims or other requests for discretionary forms of relief from removal. Volunteer summer interns are typically assigned to work with our attorneys on legal research projects, drafting briefs and memoranda of law, and reviewing charging documents. Immigration law training is provided throughout the summer, and interns are encouraged to observe cases in court regularly. In some instances, interns have had the opportunity to first-chair hearings under the supervision of an attorney. In the past, volunteer interns have been eligible for externship credits from UF, though these details would have to be worked out between the school and the intern. Please note also that applicants will be subject to a fairly extensive background check."

If you are interested please email Justin Bleak (JUSTBLEAK@UFL.EDU) your resume and cover letter. Also, if you are interested, but can't meet this Friday, it is possible that interviews may be set up in Orlando.

Looking for productive ways to use your free time over Spring Break? Consider:

• Networking
  Check with the local Bar Association in your home town or wherever you are visiting to see if there are any social, community or educational events you could attend.


• Informational Interviews
  Don’t know what you want to do with your J.D.? Contact attorneys in various fields to see if they can spare a few minutes, or more, to hand down some advice. Don’t forget to give them your resume and ask for names of other people you may talk to.


• Shadowing
  Arrange to sit in on a court proceeding, mediation or deposition. Seek out a substantive project, and get to know as many people as possible.


• Preparing targeted mailings
  Take time to research firms and use this information in your cover letters to show your interest in that particular firm. This will help distinguish your cover letter from the many others that firms receive.

Orlando Small Firm Interview Program

Bidding for the Small Firm Interview Program in ORLANDO is now open!

The Florida Bar General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section is once again hosting the Solo and Small Firm Conference AND Interview Program in Orlando at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. There are two components of the event and you can participate in one or both events.

THE CONFERENCE
The conference runs from 9-7:30 on Friday, March 26 and from 9-2 on Saturday, March 27. Attending the Conference will introduce you to aspects of a smaller firm practice that will help you best prepare to make the transition. Topics include: Managing a Successful Law Practice, Practicing Law is a Team Sport, specifically for law students: What Small Firms Need from New Associates, and more! The Conference cost includes continental breakfasts, luncheons and a networking reception. UF Law students can attend the full conference for the discounted rate of $25. (the law student rate is $50.00 and UF Law is paying $25.00 of the registration fee). Last year, students and alumni who also attended the full day and one-half Conference enjoyed impromptu interviews by employers with immediate hiring needs that did not have time to register for the Interview Program. Click HERE for the brochure.

THE INTERVIEW PROGRAM
The interview program will be held at the Orlando Rosen Plaza Hotel on Saturday, March 27 beginning at noon. There is no cost to participate and attendance in the main conference is not required. To participate in the Interview Program, contact Kristen Bryant in the CCD for the employer list and registration form. Please note that this interview program is not being administered through UF Law’s Symplicity. You are welcome to drop off the Registration Form in the CCD. However, the CCD will need your resume in pdf format via email, as indicated on the form. Bidding closes at 12pm on March (during spring break).

Interested in the Foreign Service?

FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY PRESENTS:
FPA U Course: Landing a Job in the Foreign Service

March 29th 2010, New York City
$65.00

REGISTER ONLINE

This course will show you what it takes to land a job in the esteemed U.S. diplomatic corps.It will take more than your natural diplomatic skills to get into one of the most prestigious arms of the U.S. Government. First you'll need to pass the Foreign Service Exam, an exercise that for years has been shrouded in secrecy.

Get the the inside tips on which career tracks within the Foreign Service are hiring, which are best suited to your skills and interests, tips for preparing for the written and oral exams, and what to expect once you're in.


In this course you will learn:
• Which track (political, economic, consular, management or public diplomacy) is best for you
• Road-tested methods for preparing for the written exam and oral assessment
• How the State Department hiring process works and who is the "Total Candidate"
• How to navigate your career path once you're in

Course participants receive:
• Hand selected materials that will help you prepare for a career in the foreign service
• A copy of Journey to Become a Diplomat by George Cunningham
• A copy of the Great Decisions 2010 briefing book from the Foreign Policy Association

Instructor Bio: Shawn Dorman is editor of "Inside a U.S. Embassy: How the Foreign Service Works for America," the only book that truly answers the question: Who works in an embassy and what do diplomats actually do? She is also associate editor at the Foreign Service Journal.

Jacksonville Networking Events

Join the Young Lawyers Division of the Jacksonville Bar Association:

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Event: Judicial Breakfast (County/Family/Juvenile)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 2/24/10

Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
Event: Happy Hour
Location: Walker's Wine Bar - 2692 Post Street (http://www.walkersbar.com/)Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Event: YLS 5K Run to Benefit the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation
Location: Riverside Park
Time: 6:00pm
Info: Run for Cover! is one of several races around the state of Florida that are run in memory of Alan C. Sundberg, Jr., who died of skin cancer in 1998 at the age of 33. Alan is the son of former Florida Supreme Court justice Alan C. Sundberg, and the brother of Tallahassee lawyer Bill Sundberg, who is one of the founding members of the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation. Founded in 1996, the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to educating Floridians about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun. Free skin cancer screenings will be offered to everyone (runners, volunteers and spectators) by local dermatologists. As usual, YLS is partnering with 1st Place Sports to put on this great event. If you would like to run, please see the attached registration form, go to your nearest 1st Place Sports store or visit them online at www.1stplacesports.com. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com.

Institute for Justice Conference

The Institute for Justice is now taking applications for its annual law student conference held each July in downtown Washington, D.C. Thirty students from the nation's top law schools take part in this three-day conference on shaping the world through the IJ way of public interest litigation.

The annual conference covers IJ's four litigation pillars: First Amendment rights, school choice, economic liberty and private property rights. These topics are taught alongside others rarely discussed in law school, such as: natural rights theory, public interest litigation tactics, cutting-edge constitutional theories, media skills, and the use of social science research. The faculty combines IJ attorneys and staff members with leading law professors and legal experts including Randy Barnett, Roger Pilon, and Todd Zywicki. After attending this crash course in public interest law, the IJ-Way, participants are able to recognize and seize public interest opportunities in the future.

This year’s conference will be held July 23rd through the 25th at The George Washington University. The application deadline is Monday, March 15th and interested students can apply at www.ij.org/students.

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation Robert E. Lee Scholarship and Internship Fund

The FCBA will award at least 4 summer $5000 stipends to law students employed as unpaid summer interns with the FCC and other government agencies or entities with jurisdiction over the communications industry (i.e., broadcasting, cable television, telephony, satellite and information technology). For more information and application materials, visit:
www.fcba.org/foundation/internship_stipends.shtml.
Deadline, March 6

Redesigning Your Job Search Strategy in Uncertain Times

Foley & Lardner and UF Law’s Chapter of the Hispanic and Latino/a Law Student Association present an informal panel discussion. In a difficult market, it is more important than ever to establish an effective approach to your job search. Foley attorneys will share their own experiences and address key factors to consider when looking for the right job.
Tuesday March 2, 2010 in HOL 345, 6-7pm
Reception to follow.
For more information, please contact Foley’s Legal Recruiting/Diversity Outreach Coordinator Lauren Luke at: lluke@foley.com.

Programs This Week

CAREERS IN REAL ESTATE, PROBATE & TRUST
Tuesday, 3/2, 12pm HOL 345
A panel of local attorneys from the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) section of the Florida Bar will share their career paths, experiences and perspectives with students interested in learning about the above practice areas.

PRACTICE SERIES
The CCD is currently holding workshops presented by attorneys designed to give you the skills legal employers are looking for in successful candidates. Attend one or attend all. Upcoming classes include: Crafting a Criminal Defense, Considering Solo Practice?, Deposition Skills Workshop, Motion & Pleading Drafting.

This Friday, 3/5, 2pm, HOL 180: Second Class in CCD Practice Series:
Your Reputation: Hard to Build, Easy to Harm
Come hear a panel of attorneys and a former judge share their advice on the best way to build your reputation and gain the skills to become an effective rainmaker while in law school and beyond.