"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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Thanks to Touro Law Center's CSO for this post.

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"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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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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2010_1Lclerkship_broch_final for web actual.pdf

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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Thanks to our friends at DePaul for this post.

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"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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"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.

Whether you are seeking career advice or job opportunities, developing your personal brand, taking the next step in your career or simply just want to keep track of news and updates from the career industry, Career Rocketeer has compiled and presents to you the ultimate, definitive list of career blogs you should be reading, including those of authors, bloggers, coaches and experts in the world of personal branding and marketing, career and job searching, networking, social media, resume writing and more.

For the entire post, click here.

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This CLE will cover basics of preparing a probate administration case and tips to efficiently manage the process.
Preparing Your Case, will be a discussion of the various types of probate proceedings: Informal, Formal Unsupervised, Formal Supervised, Summary Administration, Ancillary Proceedings, and Decree of Descent. The focus will be on what factors to consider when deciding which type of proceeding should be used, and what information is needed to present to the court. Creditors claims and issues unique to claims will also be discussed, along with ethical considerations for attorneys and personal representatives.

Keeping it all Straight will include practical tips on how to conduct the initial interview with your client, determining and docketing important dates and deadlines, creating and keeping checklists of administration tasks, and protecting your client from liability and yourself from malpractice.

Presented by: Dean Maus, Ramsey County Probate Court Referee and Barbara Kristiansson, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt

Time: 12:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Registration: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul
Cost: (includes lunch) $55 for RCBA members; $80 for non-members; FREE for law students
3 standard CLE credits applied for
To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846, send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or register online at www.ramseybar.org/cles.html.

Custody Law From Start to Finish
Friday, November 20

The presenters will entertain and inform you with a role-play. A new attorney, played by Ms. Van Ert and Ms. Billings, asks a senior attorney for guidance on a case that presents intricate family law issues. Thomas Tuft and Scott Rodman will play the senior attorney. The role-play will cover various aspects of custody, including the statutory custody factors, custody evaluations and third party custody. Additional topics include temporary relief, relocation, interstate issues, special needs children, modification, probate issues and multiple alternative dispute resolution methods.

Presented by: Thomas Tuft, Scott M. Rodman, Letty M-S Van Ert, and Nicole E. Billings, all of Tuft & Arnold PLLC

Time: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Registration: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul
Cost: (includes lunch) $40 for RCBA members; $55 for non-members; FREE for law students
2 standard CLE credits approved
To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846, send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or register online at www.ramseybar.org/cles.html.

**Visit the New Lawyers Section web page for upcoming events and opportunities!
www.ramseybar.org/newlawyers.html

Thurs., Oct. 29, 12:15-1:45, Rm 55

Pizza will be served!

Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellows receive an award to cover their costs, and in some instances also to provide a modest stipend, as they serve approximately ten weeks as volunteers with a human rights advocacy or service organization of their choosing, worldwide. These fellowships are funded by numerous generous groups and individuals, notably including the Robina Foundation. The program is sponsored by the Law School's Human Rights Center. The event includes presentations and a chance to ask your own questions.

Agencies: Check out a list of upcoming career fairs happening at schools across the country.

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