Monthly Archives: May 2019

EMPLOYMENT update:

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ACCESS TO JUSTICE TECH FELLOWS PROGRAM [DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS]

In its third year, the fellows program has aided legal services organizations throughout the nation by connecting law students to help develop technology projects that address access to justice issues. We’re thrilled to continue this work in equipping the next generation of civil justice leaders to ensure equitable access to justice for all!

About the 2019 Fellows Program: The Access to Justice Tech Fellows programs equips the next generation of civil justice leaders with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to build a more responsive civil justice system. One that ensures equitable access and fair outcomes for low-income and marginalized populations. Law students intern at an partner legal services organization where they’ll leverage technology, data, and user-centered design approaches to develop solutions that address barriers preventing low-income Americans from receiving legal help. Fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend for their service over the summer and have the opportunity to receive academic credit.

Bridging the Civil Justice Gap: Fellows learn the systemic role of race, class, power, identity and privilege have in disproportionate outcomes of accessing our civil justice system. Readily able to tackle the most complex challenges that serve as barriers to legal access.

Dynamic Learning Experiences: Fellows participate in an intensive training on the foundations of the U.S. civil justice system and a host of other interdisciplinary skills related to development of technology enabled legal service solutions.

Professional Development: Fellows will attend weekly virtual webinar sessions that feature leaders from the civil justice community and legal tech space. Gaining insight and exposure from a national network of experts on topics at the intersections of technology and access to justice.

Reflective Blog Journals: Fellows engage in a series of reflective blogging exercises to journal their experiences, reinforce acquired knowledge and skills, and to demonstrate their understanding of civil justice issues.

Who: To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a current law student at an ABA accredited institution planning to return to school in the fall semester following the internship (Fall 2019)
  • Be in academic good standing at law school institution
  • Demonstrated or stated commitment to ensuring equitable access to justice
  • Technologically savvy or strong willingness to learn
  • The ATJ Tech Fellows Program has a strong commitment to supporting the leadership of communities historically underrepresented in the legal profession. We strongly encourage diverse candidates with backgrounds, life experiences, and skill sets to apply

When: 10 weeks between June and August

Requirements:

Submission components: See Job ID# 9603 @ Symplicity

Application: Available @ atjtechapplication.formstack.com/forms/application_form

Complete details: Available @ atjtechfellows.org/

Additional information: Available @ atjtechfellows.org/faq/

 

◊ If you have any QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK, please email lawcareer@fiu.edu ◊

WRITING COMPETITION update:

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2019 AMERICAN INNS OF COURT WARREN E. BURGER PRIZE [DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2019]

Topic: A topic of your choice addressing issues of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence

Awards: $5,000 and publication in the South Carolina Law Review

Submission guidelines: An original, unpublished essay of 10,000 – 20,000 words

Complete details: Available @ home.innsofcourt.org/burgerprize

Contact: Cindy Dennis @ cdennis@innsofcourt.org or @ 800.233.3590 ext. 104

SCHOLARSHIP update:

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26TH ANNUAL JUDGE JOHN R. BROWN AWARD [DEADLINE: JUNE 3, 2019]

Eligibility: Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B. degree

Award:

  • $10,000 First Place (+ $5,000 to the Scholarship Fund selected by the Dean of the law school in which the First Place candidate is enrolled)
  • $5,000 Second Place
  • $3,000 Third Place
  • $1,000 Finalist
  • $1,000 Finalist

The 2019 recipient of the Brown Award will be notified by Dec. 3, 2019

Requirements: (a) Only one paper may be submitted on behalf of any student, and only one paper may be sponsored by any faculty member or legal professional; (b) the submission must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2019; (c) there is no page limitation or restriction on the topic except that the writing must be on a legal subject; and (d) papers that have been submitted to a law review for publication are eligible, but the submission must be of the paper in its form before it was edited by anyone other than the author.

Submission components: (1) The article must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a law school faculty member or legal professional other than the author of the paper; and (2) the submission must contain a separate sheet containing the title of the paper; the name, physical address, telephone number, and email address of the student; and the name, title, physical address, and email address of the student’s sponsor.

  • Send to:

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation c/o Kenneth G. Engerrand

Brown Sims, P.C.

Tenth Floor, 1177 West Loop South

Houston, Texas 77027-9007

Complete details: Available @ brownsims.com/about-brown-sims/affiliations/judge-john-r-brown-award/

EVENTS update:

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AIPLA: TRADEMARK BOOT CAMP [JUNE 6-7, 2019]

The 2019 Trademark Boot Camp is a two-day comprehensive CLE program designed for new practitioners and others interested in learning the basics of trademark practice. Participants will participate in two hands-on workshops taught by experienced trademark practitioners: (1) ordering and analyzing search reports and preparing clearance opinions and (2) responding effectively to Office Actions. Representatives from the USPTO will serve as instructors for the Office Action response workshop, and the second day of the program will feature a panel of TTAB Judges and/or Interlocutory Attorney.

Where: Arlington, VA

Complete details and Registration: Available @ aipla.org/detail/event/2019/06/06/default-calendar/trademark-boot-camp

 

CSUSA ANNUAL MEETING [JUNE 9-11, 2019]

The Annual Meeting is our largest event of the year, drawing members of the copyright community from across the U.S. and beyond. Over two and a half days, attendees engage in a discourse on the legal and business issues at the forefront of copyright and intellectual property. Most sessions offer CLE credit, while meals, networking events and recreational activities provide plenty of opportunities to connect with old friends and make new ones. Highlights:

  • A View from the Copyright Office, a yearly report from the U.S. Register of Copyrights
  • Robert Clarida and Thomas Kjellberg’s Annual Round-Up of Cases
  • An International Chapter lunch before the Meeting’s official start
  • A host/hostee program and special reception for new attendees
  • The Copyright Softball Classic, Kate McKay Tennis Open and other fun activities taking advantage of the local setting
  • The presentation of the Volunteer of the Year and Seton Awards

Who: Attendees include professionals from the world’s leading IP firms and the entertainment and media industries, solo practitioners, in-house counsel, the authors of primary copyright law treatises, representatives of the U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO and USPTO, publishers, academics and law students.

  • The Annual Meeting is open to Copyright Society Members (*member discount offered) as well as nonmembers, as well as one-day panel passes, and guest tickets for meals and receptions are available.
  • *Special rates for academics and students.

Where: Baltimore, MD

Complete details and Registration: Available @ csusa.org/page/AnnualMeeting