Have You Thought About A Fellowship?

In this competitive market, all students should be taking advantage of every opportunity for career exploration. Do not put all your energy into following just one job or internship lead . . . . focus on having MANY avenues, plans, fall back plans, and alternatives. You want to gain control over this job and internship process. The best way to do so is to remain active with targeting the market and opportunities for you.

If you are interested in exploring a fellowship, take a moment and request a copy of the recent CCS handout, Fall Fellowships for some ideas about opportunities with deadlines in September and October. Other fellowship opportunities will be posted in Symplicity and on the weekly Buzz. Fellowships are available nationwide and the handout will give you a sampling of ideas. You can stop by the office and pick up a copy or request one by emailing the office.

1L Scholarship Opportunity

Foley & Lardner created a minority scholarship in 1998 in an effort to raise awareness of diversity related issues in the legal profession. Through this scholarship program, Foley awards $5,000 to a first-year minority law student at eight selected law schools, including the University of Florida. The scholarship is to be applied to tuition, books, fees and other expenses incidental to law school attendance. Consideration is given to students with significant involvement in community activities, undergraduate records, and interest in and/or ties to a city in which Foley & Lardner practices. Financial need is NOT a consideration. Deadline to submit materials to ONLINE is October 1, 2008. Visit HERE for full application instructions.

Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair

Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair
Washington DC, Oct. 10-11

Click HERE for the website

Registration for interviews scheduled in advance closes on Friday September 26th at 5PM (EXTENDED!!!!). After this deadline you will still have an opportunity to interact with the employers in attendance. All employers are participating in a "Table Talk" event where you can walk up, introduce yourself & establish a report on your own. Online registration for this will continue until September 26. Even if you miss that, on site registrations will be accepted. If you are interested in staying at the hotel with the group rate, you must register by September 18th.

If you have emailed Kristen Bryant in Career Services for a Registration Fee waiver to attend the conference, the waiver has been applied automatically through their system.If you are interested in car pooling, sharing a room, etc. Email Kristen with your contact information & what your cost splitting needs are (do you just need a ride, etc.)

Do You Want Your Voice Heard?

Apply to serve on the Career Services Student Advisory Committee and share your ideas. The Career Services Advisory Committee was created to share ideas about ways that the Center for Career Services can best assist students in meeting their career goals. The committee also explores ways for Career Services to partner with individual student organizations to provide complementary programming, guest speakers and to combine resources to provide greater benefits to all. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email your resume along with a one to two paragraph expression of your interest by September 29th.

Welcome To Public Interest Law Week

Don't miss out on this week's programs!

9/10 The Public Interest Experience 12 pm HOL 345
9/12 Public Interested? Do’s & Don’ts 11 aM, HOL 283

INTERNSHIPS USA

Have you checked out this GREAT resource? Internships USA provides information on nationwide internship opportunities for students interested in all types of organizations including ...

• Legal Services
• Prosecution
• International Affairs
• Womens' Rights
• City and County Attorney's Offices
• Sports Internships
• Education
• Green Law
• Fed Law
• Washington, DC Opportunities (Including Congress)
• Human Rights
• Corporate Opportunities (Including Apple, Marriott, AT&T, Morgan Stanley, and MORE)

Make sure to spend some of your Internship Searching with this great resource! If you need the updated password for 2008-2009, please contact the CCS.

Are you looking for your 3L timeline?

Did you miss Thursday's program, OMG . . . I'm a 3L!?!?!?!

To get a copy of the 3L Timeline, send an email to Jessie. Make your counseling appointment today to start your job search early. We look forward to working with you!

FAQ ... How Do I See A Counselor?

Answer: The Center For Career Services Counselors are available and ready to meet with you to discuss your career planning. If you have a quick question, feel free to stop in during Walk In Hours to meet with the "on call" counselor. Walk In Hours are available Monday-Thursday from (9-3) If you have a more specific question about your resume, cover letter, career planning, upcoming interview, you name it . . . . feel free to make an appointment with a Counselor by:

• Emailing careers@law.ufl.edu with some of your available dates and times to meet
• Stopping by the CCS (244 Bruton-Geer) to schedule an appointment
• Calling the office to discuss setting up an appointment (273-0860)

Remember, the Counselors' schedules fill up very quickly, so make sure you book your appointment in advance or utilize the walk-in hours. We look very forward to working with you!

OSCAR Is Now OPEN!

For students applying for judicial clerkships through the OSCAR system, remember that the system opens TODAY. Make sure all of your clerkship materials have been finalized and submitted for review by the Judges.

GOOD LUCK!