Daily Archives: September 16, 2015


WRITING COMPETITION update:

2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE LAW STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION [DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 13, 2015 BY 11:59 P.M. EST]

The American Society of International Law’s International Refugee Law Interest Group (IRLIG) announces its second annual International Refugee Law Student Writing Competition, co-sponsored by the Global Migration Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva; the International Law Students Association (ILSA); the International Journal of Refugee Law; Oxford University Press; and the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

Topic: Papers may address any topic related to international law and refugees, internally-displaced persons (IDPs), and forced migrants

Awards: $100 and the opportunity to have the paper considered for publication in the International Journal of Refugee Law

  • The winner will also receive £300 worth of books of his/her choice provided by Oxford University Press, and a complimentary 1-year student membership provided by ASIL as well as free admission to the ASIL Annual Meeting in Washington on March 30 – April 2, 2016

Submission guidelines: (1) Papers must be written solely by the candidate and may not have been submitted for publication elsewhere, (2) 7,000 – 12,000 words, including footnotes, (3) citations should be in footnotes, rather than endnotes, and (4) articles should be submitted as Microsoft Word attachments

Complete details: Available @ law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/intl-refugee-law-writing-competition.pdf

Contact: Questions should be directed to irlig@ilsa.org


Career planning networking EVENT UPDATE:

ABA-IPL WEBINAR – APPLE V. SAMSUNG: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [SEPTEMBER 24, 2015]

In this webinar, our expert panel will explain and analyze the most important parts of the Apple v. Samsung ruling, including an in-depth look at the court’s analysis on the issues of design patent and trade dress functionality.

In May 2015, over two-and-a-half years after the blockbuster $1B+ verdict, the Federal Circuit handed down its decision on the merits appeal in Apple v. Samsung. The panel will not only provide an analysis, but will also discuss the implications of the court’s ruling for both litigation and client-counseling purposes.

Speakers:

  • Elizabeth D. Ferrill, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, Washington, DC
  • Darius C. Gambino, Partner, DLA Piper, Philadelphia, PA
  • William Seymour, Associate, Lando & Anastasi, LLP, Cambridge, MA

Moderator: Sarah Burstein, Associate Professor, The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK

When: 1 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. EST

Registration costs:

  • ABA-IPL Section Member Discount Price: $95
  • ABA YLD Price: $95
  • ABA Member Price: $150

*Please note: ABA-IPL offers many valuable resources, consider joining the Section of Intellectual Property for free to law students @ americanbar.org/membership/dues_eligibility.html

Complete details and Registration: Available @

shop.americanbar.org/ebus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?productId=213351224

 

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION, SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER – AWARDS DINNER & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS [SEPTEMBER 25, 2015]

The Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter invites you as they present the Edward B. Davis Award to their Clerk of Court Steven Larimore in honor of his public service.

Where: JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL

When: Cocktails @ 5:30 P.M. / Dinner @ 6:30 P.M.

Admission:

  • Students: $50
  • Members: $75
  • Non-Members: $100

Contact: For further information, please contact federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com

 

DCBA – CLE PROGRAM & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON [SEPTEMBER 25, 2015]

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Complete details and Registration: Available @ dadecountybar.org/professionalism-cle-general-membership-luncheon/