Monthly Archives: October 2023

EMPLOYMENT update:

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3 WEBINARS: VOLUNTEER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [NOV. 6-7, 2023]

Interested in working for the world’s largest legal employer? Each year, over 1500 law students intern with DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the country during the summer or academic year. Legal interns work on meaningful issues in a variety of practice areas and on matters that impact our country.

To learn more about the Department and the variety of opportunities, the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) is hosting three webinars: two on Monday, November 6, and one on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The webinars will provide an introduction to DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Internship Program, including information about summer and academic-year opportunities, the application process, and we will answer frequently asked questions. We will also provide a brief introduction to our additional legal hiring programs. You can attend any one of the webinars listed below and access the webinars at the following links:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 – 12:00 PM ET

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Webinar Password: VLIPWebinar24

Access Code (if needed): 2762 764 0263

 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 – 3:00 PM ET

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Webinar Password: VLIPWebinar24

Access Code (if needed): 2761 014 9956

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – 1:00 PM ET

Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Link: Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Webinar Password: VLIPWebinar24

Access Code (if needed): 2761 349 8863

 

Call-in number: +1-202-600-2533 | Access Code: Listed Above

Need Help?  Email:  Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov |  https://help.webex.com/contact

 

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EVENTS update:

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CAREER CONNECTIONS: COMPETITION & ANTITRUST IN AGRICULTURAL LAW [NOV. 1, 2023]

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law and the Food Law Student Network are co-hosting a webinar on career paths in the areas of competition and antitrust in agriculture. Come learn what it is like to work in this exciting area of food and agricultural law. Experts in the field will share about current cases, their career paths, and career opportunities in the area. Many job opportunities are available in this field in private practice, nonprofits, trade associations, and Federal government agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are involved in enforcing these laws. Join this one-hour webinar to learn more about career opportunities and make connections in this important area of law.

Looking for more information on this area of the law?  There are a number of federal antitrust and competition laws attorneys in this area focus on, including the Sherman Act (1890), The Federal Trade Commission Act (1914), the Clayton Act (1914), and the Packers and Stockyards Act (1921).

Where: Zoom

When: 6 P.M. CST

Registration: Available @ uark.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuyhpjwjH9MoVV2QCBOaFmAlcP37RKHN

WRITING COMPETITION update:

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RECORDING ACADEMY – ENTERTAINMENT LAW INITIATIVE WRITING CONTEST INFORMATION SESSION [OCT. 25, 2023]

Join the Recording Academy on Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. PT | 1 p.m. CT | 2 p.m. ET for a virtual information session about the Entertainment Law Initiative and ELI Writing Contest.

Attendees will hear from entertainment attorneys and ELI Executive Committee Chair Laurie Soriano, Executive Committee Member Stephanie Yu, as well as 2023 ELI Writing Contest winner Aron Lichtenstein and 2022 winner Sona Sulakian. The session will be moderated by Recording Academy’s Managing Director of Industry Leadership and Chapter Operations, Neil Crilly.

Eligibility: Students and legal educators alike are invited to learn more about the contest, rules, submission guidelines, and gain valuable insight on crafting a top tier paper submission.

Registration: grammy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IN5MuTraQRm9svLT5qboPA#/registration

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest challenges law students to identify and research a pressing legal issue facing the music industry today and outline a proposed solution in a 3,000-word essay. One winner and two runners-up will be selected to receive up to $10,000 in tuition scholarships, tickets to GRAMMY Week events, and more. Visit recordingacademy.com/entertainment-law-initiative for official rules and more information.

SCHOLARSHIP update:

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SPRING 2024 LUCAS LAW LEGAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: NOV. 30, 2023]

Lucas Law established the Legal Leaders Scholarship with the purpose of lightening the burden of costly tuition, books, and room and board for students pursuing careers in various fields of law.

Eligibility: 3.5 GPA

Award: $1,000

Application: Available @ lucaslaw.com/scholarship#contact

Complete details: Available @ lucaslaw.com/scholarship

Contact: lucaslawscholarship@gmail.com

EVENTS update:

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Y AHORA QUE: WHAT IS YOUR PLAN AFTER LAW SCHOOL? [OCT. 12, 2023 – RSVP BY OCT. 6!]

 

AIPLA ANNUAL MEETING [OCT. 19-21, 2023]

Join over 1,000 intellectual property practitioners for three-days of cutting-edge CLE, networking events, committee meetings, receptions, and more.

A wide range of IP-related topics will be covered, from the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence in research and development, trademarks and the First Amendment, Standard Essential Patents licensing, to the PTAB, Section 101, transformative fair use after the recent Warhol v. Goldsmith decision, and more.

Complete details & Registration: Available @ aipla.org/home/meetings-education/2023-annual-meeting