BUILDING BLOCKS FOR JUSTICE
The Building Blocks for Justice campaign is an effort to help educate the public in regards to the current state of the Miami Dade County courthouse and to demonstrate the need for the bond referendum to pass on November 4th.
Participating in this program would present an opportunity for you to meet some of the County Court justices, who are very interested in engaging with local law students, and other professionals involved in the County Court. The campaign involves those interested in public administration, environmental issues, grassroots efforts, public health, public safety, justice/judicial matters, and other areas of concern.
Virtual tour (moderated by Chief Justice Soto): Available @ youtu.be/gmFqqgbPZXU
Additional information: Available @ buildingblocksforjustice.com/
LATINOJUSTICE PRLDEF – NEW SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE IN ORLANDO, FL
LatinoJustice PRLDEF is pleased to announce the opening of the new Southeastern Regional Office in Orlando to work on behalf of Latinos throughout the Southeastern United States. For over 40 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has worked to protect the rights of Latinos throughout the country and in Puerto Rico from its New York City headquarters.
Additional information: Available @ latinojustice.org/briefing_room/press_releases
FAWL (MIAMI-DADE CHAPTER) – ANNUAL SPEED MENTORING EVENT [OCTOBER 29, 2014]
Where: Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Miami Center, 201 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3200, Miami, FL 33131
When: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
RSVP: No later than October 15th (spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis)
to Lauren Brunswick @ mentoring@mdfawl.org
*A Mentee Form is required to be completed by each student – To access the form, please view Announcement posted @ Symplicity*
Additional information: Available @ mdfawl.org/event/speed-mentoring-event/
Contact: mentoring@mdfawl.org
ABA – LAW STUDENT DIVISION NEWS & ACTIVITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS
- VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM: This opportunity is APPROVED to use toward your pro bono hour requirement (americanbar.org/groups/law_students/initiatives_awards/vita.html)
- NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS MARCH 27TH: The Law Student Division provides wellness information and helpful tips for living a balanced life, which is especially important in law school, at the Mental Health Initiative webpage (americanbar.org/groups/law_students/initiatives_awards/lshealth.html)
To get involved with the Building Blocks for Justice campaign, please contact Rick Morgan @ 786.543.9286 or @ rickmorganmia@gmail.com for more information.