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Basics of Probate Administration
Friday, November 6

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

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Don't miss the information session for the 2010 Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellowships coming up:

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.

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The Partnership posts a list of college and university career and internship fairs on their student Web site.

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

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Lime Corporate Recruitment for Students with Disabilities
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Downtown Minneapolis Target (bus transit provided by Lime Connect)

This is a special event for U of M students with disabilities. This recruiting event is coordinated and hosted by Lime Connect, a nonprofit organization working to connect employers and students with disabilities.

Students with all disabilities can attend this event to network with corporate recruiters and with representatives from Lime Connect. You'll also learn more about how Lime Connect works. Companies represented at this event include Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PepsiCo, Target, Goldman Sach, and Google. They're recruiting students with disabiltiies for internships and full-time positions.

Find details and registration information at:
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/Events/Lime_Recruitment.html

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Talk to a panel of professionals working in many interesting government and law enforcement fields. Learn about their career paths, what it requires to do their job, and why you might consider a career in any of these fields. Ask any questions you have.

Attend the whole event or come for as much as you can!

This event is FREE and open to all U of M undergraduate and graduate students. Feel free to bring your lunch--cookies will be served. This event will be great preparation for the Government Job and Internship Fair, October 26th. Learn more at http://mcucsa.org/govjobfair/

Questions? Contact your career office or the Career and Community Learning Center, the career office for the College of Liberal Arts at cclc@umn.edu or 612-624-7577.We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsored by: The Employer Relations Group and the Career Development Network

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Thursday, August 27 -- 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Cocktail Reception, Cash Bar and Live Music

Speakers:
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (confirmed)
U.S. Senator Al Franken (invited)
Governor Tim Pawlenty (invited)
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Michael Davis (confirmed)
State Senator Patricia Torres Ray (confirmed)

Sponsors: Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Faegre & Benson LLP, Federal Bar Association, Fredrikson & Byron P.A., Hamline University School of Law, Hennepin County Bar Association, Infinity Project, Jesse Bethke Gomez, Latino Communications Network LCN, Leonard Street and Deinard P.A., Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Ramsey County Bar Association, Redmond Associates, Rice Michels & Walther LLP, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP, Service Employees International Union SEIU, The White House Project, The Women's Foundation, University of Minnesota Law School, University of St. Thomas Law School, William Mitchell College of Law.

This event is free of charge, but space is limited. RSVP no later than Monday August 24, 2009 to: MNSotomayorevent@gmail.com.

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Student Veterans and Service Members - get paid for your internship!

If you have an internship that is unpaid or low-paid (less than $1800 a semester), you may be eligible for a U of M Student Veterans and Service Members Internship Grant! Find all the details and application instructions at http://onestop.umn.edu/veterans/gift_aid.html

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For our readers who have graduated from law school:
The Career & Professional Development Center is coordinating a mock interview program for current law students to gain practical interviewing experience and obtain feedback on how to improve their interview techniques. We are seeking volunteer professionals to interview our students and give them this practice opportunity in a safe, learning environment that is professional but before an actual job is on the line. We strive to make this experience easy for our volunteers and will provide you with sample interview questions and an evaluation form to guide your feedback. If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at tidball@umn.edu. Thanks! The times are listed below.

August 5, 6, and 7th: 4:00, 4:40, 5:20, 6:00, 6:40 and 7:20 p.m.

Saturday August 8: 9:00, 9:40, 10:20, and 11:00 a.m.

Thank you in advance!

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There's a lot to know about student debt relief and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Attend a free, live webinar to learn more about public service loan forgiveness, income-based repayment and how to qualify.

SERIES 1
Getting Your Student Loans Forgiven: How government and nonprofit employees can earn public service loan forgiveness

SERIES 2
Income-Based Repayment: A new way to lower your monthly federal student loan payments

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From the NLLSA website:

The National Latino Law Student Association (NLLSA) is pleased to announce our 13th Annual National Latina/o Law Student Conference, which will be held September 25-27th, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. This year, we are excited to have DePaul University’s Latino Law Student Association chosen to be our host for this annual prestigious event!

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The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Bar Association is a national organization of LGBT judges, lawyers, law students and other legal professionals committed to promoting diversity within the legal profession. Each year, the LGBT Bar hosts the only national career fair and legal education conference. Last year, the career fair featured 169 recruiters and over 590 students from across the country.

WHEN: September 10-12, 2009
WHERE: Brooklyn, NY

*For more information visit LGBTbar.org/Annual

Thank you to our friends at Barry University School of Law Career Services .

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The Minnesota State Bar Association provides a variety of ways for law students to become
involved in the legal community, including the following meetings and events. Join one of our
34 Sections for a meeting, Continuing Legal Education seminar (CLE) or networking event
today! Don’t let your first conversation with an attorney be at an interview. For more
information about the MSBA or any of the upcoming events, please contact Elyse Farnsworth at efarnsworth@mnbar.org or 612-278-6343. Please visit us at www.mnbar.org.

Click here for the January calendar.

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Contacts: Cynthia Huff, (612) 625-6691, huffx070@umn.edu

Ryan Mathre, University News Service, (612) 625-0552, mathre@umn.edu

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 12/12/2008 ) -- A new feature-length documentary exploring the life and legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale (University of Minnesota Law School Class of 1956) will have its broadcast premiere on Twin Cities Public Television (tpt), at 7 p.m, on Dec. 17.

"FRITZ: The Walter Mondale Story" documents Mr. Mondale's genuine concern for helping people and his life as a true public servant. In addition to vice president, he served as a U.S. senator, an ambassador to Japan and a dedicated advocate for civil rights, workers' rights and environmental issues.

"This film is telling a story for years to come about why you should stand up for your ideals. While it might take 20, 30, or 40 years to come to fruition, it's important to do, and it's important to dedicate your life to public service," said Ted Mondale, Walter's oldest son."

Continue reading "Film Profiling Walter "Fritz" Mondale Premiers Dec. 17" »

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Earlier this month, Dean Guy Charles and I visited a number of New York law firms as part of our office's on-going effort to develop relationships with employers in legal markets outside of Minnesota. Some of the firms we visited include Davis Polk, Fried Frank, Kaye Scholer, and Paul Hastings. In addition, I met individually with recruiting contacts at Simpson Thatcher and Weill Gotshal. Dean Charles and I used our visits as an opportunity to update these employers about developments at the law school and invite them to consider participating in one of our interview programs, either on or off campus. We were pleased by the reception of these employers, each of whom recognized the strength of the law school and its graduates. One of the issues we heard concerned getting law students from our law school to consider making the leap to New York practice. Later this spring, several of these firms will send representatives to discuss practice in New York City. Check for announcements in the upcoming month. Also, Dean Charles and I, along with alumni relations and development staff, attended an alumni reception at Dewey Ballantine, hosted by some of our recent alumni now practicing at that firm.

Next week, I will travel to Seattle to meet with legal employers in that city. A number of students over the years have expressed interest in Seattle practice and we thought now would be a good time to strengthen our connections. In addition to employer visits, I will be attending a regional alumni reception with Dean Fred Morrison, again, as an opportunity to continue to leverage our good alumni contacts in the area on behalf of our students. Stay tuned for a report later in March.

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