From the ABA Law Student Division website.
"Did you know the ABA presents over 100 awards and distributes over $100,000 in awards and grants each year? Over 20 of these awards and grants have been specifically designed for law schools or law students, including writing competitions and fellowships. Don't miss the opportunity to gain recognition for your accomplishments, that of your law school or student organization."
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The American Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Examiners publishes the annual Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, which sets out the rules and practices of all U.S. jurisdictions for admission to the Bar. This valuable resource can be downloaded for free here.
Thanks to Touro Law Center's CSO for this post.
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By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com
November 2, 2009 9:48 a.m. EST
"When you apply for a job, you know exactly what you're looking for. You want a company you love, great co-workers, a decent salary, a culture where you fit in and, most importantly, you want to love what you'll be doing.
But do you ever consider what the employer is looking for in its employees?
These days, competition is steep among job seekers; it's important to know what employers want in an employee before going into an interview so candidates can sell how they would be an asset to the company."
For the entire article, click here.
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Law student business cards, which have the look and feel of a traditional business card, enable students to provide critical career and contact information to people they meet in social and professional situations. For a minimal investment, you can obtain University of Minnesota Law School business cards for use in such situations.
For information as to how to order your cards, click here.
If you have additional questions, please see your CPDC counselor.
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Click the following 2010 Diversity in Practice Program.pdf for the PDF addressing the Twin Cities Diversity in Practice Annual 1L Summer Rotation Clerkship Program. The clerkship combines a traditional law firm clerkship with experience with working in an in-house corporate law department. The program is designed to give students of color the opportunity to work at a top-ranked law firm as well as spend a "rotation" (typically 3-4 weeks) working in the law department of a major corporation.
No applications will be accepted until December 1st, per NALP guidelines.
If you have any questions at all about the program, application process, etc. please do not hesitate to contact Emily Brandes at ebrandes@diversityinpractice.org or by phone at 612.766.7219. Thank you for helping make this program a success!
Applications for the MSBA 1L Clerkship Program are due January 22, 2010.
The Minnesota Minority Clerkship Program (MMCP) is in its fifth year since implementation. The program was conceived and is administered by the Diversity Committee with the purpose of fostering diversity within the Minnesota legal community.
The program is designed to match selected 1L students-of-color with participating Minnesota legal employers for a summer clerkship opportunity. The clerkship program gives employers and students a unique opportunity to establish contacts, obtain "real world" experience and promote diversity in the legal profession.
For more information, click here.
Click here for more information about Minnesota Legal Diversity.
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The NALP Directory of Legal Employers allows students to generate their own custom index of NALP employers that hire first-year students. Using the Advanced Search feature, students can enter their specific criteria and then select 1Ls from the "Organizations that Hire" drop-down list. Employers that indicated Yes or Case-by-Case (CBC) will appear in the results list.
Thanks to our friends at DePaul for this post.
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10 Tips for Beginning a Successful Legal Career
Young Lawyer Editorial Board
The Legal Intelligencer
November 12, 2009
"As another class of law school graduates begins their careers as practicing attorneys, we started to reflect upon our early days as lawyers. Looking back, we realized just how much we didn't know then, and we commented that we wish someone had given us better advice prior to starting our new positions.
With that in mind, here are our top 10 tips to transition seamlessly a successful legal career."
For the entire article, click here.
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Here is a short article on things to think about if you are planning to open your own practice.
http://www.nylj.com/nylawyer/crossroads/09/111009.html?hbxlogin=1
Check out this very helpful article from the NCDA website: Federal Government Internships Offer Hope in the Tight Economy by Laura Kapelski
"Statistics on rising unemployment and decreased hiring projections across widespread career industries have led college students to wonder about their career possibilities and competitiveness in a tight job market. These challenging times also present difficulties for college career counselors. In particular, counselors must manage college students' expectations of the job market while at the same time offering strategies and tips for obtaining career related experiences."
Job Search Resources for Federal Government Internships/Jobs
* http://www.usajobs.gov/
* http://www.studentjobs.gov/
* http://makingthedifference.org/index.shtml
* Federal agencies' employment sections. To access a listing of federal agencies visit: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
For the complete article, click here.