EVENTS update:
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PATENT AGENT/ATTORNEY? [MAR. 1, 2018]
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PATENT AGENT/ATTORNEY? [MAR. 1, 2018]
U.S. DOJ EOIR – KROME IMMIGRATION COURT SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP [DEADLINE: FEB. 27, 2018]
The Krome Immigration Court is eager to receive applications from FIU Law students for this internship position – especially those who are interested in immigration law, administrative law, civil rights, international law and legal writing. Interning at an immigration court helps future applicants who apply for a position through the Attorney General’s Honors Program.
Additional information: See Job ID# 8018 @ Symplicity
MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE – SUMMER 2018 INTERNSHIPS [DEADLINE: MAR. 15, 2018]
Submission components: (1) Resume; and (2) cover letter (stating why you want to intern with their office)
Additional information: See Job ID# 8136 @ Symplicity and available @ pdmiami.com/internshipsprobono.htm
◊ If you have any QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR FEEDBACK, please email lawcareer@fiu.edu ◊
KRIST LAW FIRM P.C. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: MAR. 31, 2018]
Houston maritime lawyer of Krist Law Firm is glad to announce its annual scholarship program. The scholarship provides the fund to students to accomplish their educational goals and prepare for future career aspirations. Winner will be announced by Apr. 30, 2018.
Eligibility: Open to those students who are accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program within the U.S. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Award: $10,000
Requirements: (1) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; (2) demonstrate good character and high initiative
Submission components: (1) Application (see link below); (2) transcript; (3) letter of recommendation from a teacher/faculty member; (4) brief personal statement as to why you deserve to receive this scholarship and in what way it will further impact your education (applicants are highly encouraged to speak from the heart); and (5) essay (300-500 words about a time when you faced a significant ethical dilemma. What was the situation and what did you do?)
Complete details and Application: Available @ houstoninjurylawyer.com/the-krist-law-firm-national-scholarship/college-scholarship-essay-online-application/
Additional information: Available @ developingcareer.com/krist-law-firm-p-c-national-scholarship/?zn=1
Contact: Direct all questions via email to scholarship@houstoninjurylawyer.com (no phone calls)
FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER – FEDERAL LAW CLERK RECRUITING RECEPTION [MAR. 8, 2018]
The Federal Bar Association Broward County Chapter, Federal Law Clerks Division, invites you to its Second Annual Federal Law Clerk Recruiting Reception. This event provides a great opportunity for job-seeking federal law clerks to connect with public and private legal organizations and public interest organizations located in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
Please make checks payable to FBA Broward Chapter and mail to Trevor Jones, Akerman LLP, 350 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1600, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Who:
As space is limited, each employer may send only one representative-most suitably an attorney who is involved in the organization’s hiring process. Organizations with multiple offices can send one representative from each office, but must RSVP separately.
Where: Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
When: 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
RSVP: Trevor Jones @ trevor.jones@akerman.com or Constantine Economides @ ceconomides@rgrdlaw.com
INTA: BRANDS & INNOVATION CONFERENCE [MAR. 19-20, 2018]
The last 10 years have seen tremendous change across the world—from the internet creating a forum for global conversations and proliferation of information, to smart TVs, smart-er cars, talking appliances, virtual assistants, and more. These changes influence every aspect of our lives—the way we work, play, and interact with each other—and have had a profound effect on consumer expectations and norms.
Leading business and legal experts will discuss the impact of innovation on brands and provide practical tips that will help attendees successfully navigate and harness new innovations to benefit products, services, brands, consumers and their own day-to-day jobs. Sessions will cover topics such as:
Complete details: Available @ inta2018newyork.ontrapages.com/
DADE LEGAL AID: VENTURE LAW PROJECT [FEB. 20, 2018]
H.T. SMITH BLSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT [FEB. 22, 2018]