Daily Archives: January 30, 2015


Friday, January 30, 2015 – Employment, fellowship, and internship opportunities update:

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ABA SECTION OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION – SUMMER 2015 INTERNSHIP

The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution is seeking a law student intern for the Summer 2015. Section interns (unpaid) focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) research under supervision of an attorney.

Duties may include:

  • Researching emerging critical issues
  • Conducting needs assessment and systems design for dispute resolution processes
  • Research the use of ADR in institutions such as corporations, government agencies and associations
  • Editing, proof reading, and blue booking of magazine and newsletter articles
  • Researching state and federal legislation as well as analyzing ADR policy, ethical issues and the provision of services by practitioners to the public

Where: Washington, DC

Requirements:

Submission components: (1) Resume and (2) cover letter indicating their interest in the field of dispute resolution

Send to: Section Staff Attorney, Matthew Conger @ atmatthew.conger@americanbar.org

 

2015-2016 CUBAN HERITAGE COLLECTION (CHC) FELLOWSHIPS [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2015]

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The CHC at the University of Miami Libraries invites applications for the 2015-2016 CHC Fellowships in support of individual research by graduate students and scholars who wish to use the research resources available in the Collection. Awards are made in two categories:

  • CHC Graduate Fellowships
    Awards are available for Pre-Prospectus and Research fellowships for U.S.-based doctoral students.
  • CHC Arts in the Cuban Republic Fellowships
    Awards support U.S.-based students and scholars with projects focused on topics related to the arts in Cuba between 1933 and 1958, including but not limited to visual arts, music, theater, dance, and architecture.

Requirements:

Send to: Applications must be submitted electronically through the links provided above

Contact: Questions? Please write to chc@miami.edu

Additional information: Launched with a grant from The Goizueta Foundation, the CHC Fellowships program has made 55 awards since 2010. To learn more about the program and past CHC Fellows, visit library.miami.edu/chc/fellows/.

 

ABA LAW STUDENT DIVISION – LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 & 15, 2015]

ABA student leaders have the unique chance to connect with seasoned ABA lawyer leaders, network with fellow law students from across the country, advocate on relevant law student issues and learn policy-making skills.

Applications for the following positions are due FEBRUARY 1, 2015:

  • Division Chair
  • Division Vice Chair
  • Secretary-Treasurer
  • Circuit Governors (15 openings)
  • Student Editor for Student Lawyer magazine

Applications for these two positions are due FEBRUARY 15, 2015:

  • ABA Entity Liaisons (60+ openings)
  • National Student Directors (5 openings)

Contact: If you have questions, please contact the Division @ LSD-Nominations@americanbar.org

Complete details and Applications: Available @

americanbar.org/groups/law_students/about_us/leadership/leadership_opportunities.html

 

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