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Who couldn't use some additonal revenue? Although law students are learning that securing funding for summer work is often difficult. If you have not yet checked out PSLawNet's list of summer funding options, you definitely should TODAY. Many of the opportunties have passed; however, there are still some options available. Click HERE to access the full list.

Being an attorney or law student means you read a lot of Latin. Take a moment today to brush up on your Latin! Cave Idus Martias!

Attention Alumni ... Get Involved!

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid will be offering area attorneys three two-hour continuing legal education seminars over the next three months focusing specifically on small claims and the closely related issue of garnishment. The free seminars, held on Fridays (March 19, April 16 and May TBA) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Jacksonville City Hall, will count for 2.5 CLE credits each. For more information including registration details, click HERE.

Experience Is Key!

A recent article written for UK law students offers some universal truths for U.S. law students. While some of the advice is definitely aimed specifically for a UK audience, the importance of getting legal experience while in law school is emphasized with the same importance students on the other side of the pond should follow. Some of our favorite advice states that law students should do pro bono work because it "provides a great opportunity to gain experience in the legal sector as you will have direct contact with clients. It also demonstrates a commitment to the profession." For more advice on the importance of getting legal experience for law students across the globe, click HERE.

Any Interest In Criminal Law?

One way to really impress your interviewers is to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the law. If you are able to express an interest and knowledge about current events in the subject area where you are interviewing, not only will your interviewers be impressed but you will be memorable. What a great way to make a lasting impression and stand out from other candidates!

If you are interviewing for a position in the criminal law field, take a moment and read this recent article about recent cases which may have an affect on Miranda warnings (remember Criminal Law?). One of the cases took place in Florida ... This is just one example of way to keep current in your area of interest.

Mark Your Calendar

The Florida First District Court of Appeal will hear cases at Florida Coastal on March 10th and 11th. The judges on the panel are Judge James R. Wolf, Judge Joseph Lewis, Jr., and Judge Simone Marstiller.

Oral arguments will take place in the Appellate Courtroom each day beginning at 9 a.m. This is a tremendous opportunity to observe the Florida appellate court in action without having to travel to do so. Students are encouraged to drop in to hear at least a portion of the arguments. The First DCA judges understand that students will be coming and going to attend classes; therefore, you are free to come and stay as long as you can. Also, please remember to be very quiet and respectful while observing the arguments.

The dress is professional attire and students are asked to remove any hats and silence cell phones and beepers before entering the room.

Interested in learning more about managing student debt? Register today for a free webinar that walks you through what to expect with your student loans. Getting educated about your options is a great first step!

Lawyers Doing Good Work

For something light on a Friday, take a moment and read an article about a friendly competition the State Attorney & Public Defenders Office had to raise money for The Blood Alliance. Click HERE to learn who won and what the "prize" entailed ...

What's Going On In The Federal Government?

With all the snow and storms this year, there is a push for allowing more flexibility to telecomuting. In a recent Editorial in The Washington Post, it is noted that U.S. Must Do Better at Enabling Federal Employees to Telework. For more information about this interesting concept, click HERE.

The Institute for Justice is now taking applications for its annual law student conference held each July in downtown Washington, D.C. Thirty students from the nation's top law schools take part in this three-day conference on shaping the world through the IJ way of public interest litigation.

The annual conference covers IJ's four litigation pillars: First Amendment rights, school choice, economic liberty and private property rights. These topics are taught alongside others rarely discussed in law school, such as: natural rights theory, public interest litigation tactics, cutting-edge constitutional theories, media skills, and the use of social science research. The faculty combines IJ attorneys and staff members with leading law professors and legal experts including Randy Barnett, Roger Pilon, and Todd Zywicki. After attending this crash course in public interest law, the IJ-Way, participants are able to recognize and seize public interest opportunities in the future.

This year’s conference will be held July 23rd through the 25th at The George Washington University. The application deadline is Monday, March 15th and interested students can apply at www.ij.org/students

New Partnership For Pro Bono Work In Jacksonville

A recent article, Northeast Florida Medical Legal Partnership to expand pro bono services, described a new partnership in Jacksonville, focusing on both medical and legal needs to low-income populations. The article notes, "two professions that have in the past worked separately to help Jacksonville’s low-income community have now joined forces in the Northeast Florida Legal Medical Partnership (NFMLP) to provide integrated medical-legal services to our area’s low-income and vulnerable populations. The law firm of Holland and Knight, representatives from medical associations, hospitals, law firms, and bar associations met Feb. 2 for a kick-off meeting of the newly formed .... to continue reading about this exciting new partnership, click HERE.

Think Pro Bono!

Pro Bono Work is a GREAT idea for all law students. If you are looking for a list of possible pro bono work, look no further. The ABA has compiled a fantastic list for opportunities nationwide. Look for your opportunity today.