Networking Opportunities

Local bar associations offer a wealth of opportunities for networking and learning. Consider becoming a student member of the local bar association where you want to eventually practice. Get involved and start intergrating into your future legal community. There are local bars located in every state across the country. For a full list, click HERE.

Jacksonville attorneys and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid continue to make the news for all of the great things they are accomplishing. In a recent article, the economy's affect on child support payments has gotten some attention.

With many people experiencing job loss due to the economy, some parents have fallen behind in child support payments. They are at risk of having their driver’s license suspended or of being held in contempt of court for nonpayment, thereby exacerbating their problems. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid has been inundated with child support modification requests and simply cannot handle the caseload. Two Jacksonville area attorneys, Marla Buchanan, a Rogers Towers attorney and chair of the Family Law Section of The JBA, and Jamie Ibrahim, a family law staff attorney with JALA, have teamed up to combat this ever-increasing issue by creating a new group assistance opportunity, the Child Support Modification Clinic at JALA. The purpose of this clinic is to provide general guidance to persons who believe they have had a substantial change in circumstances since their most recent Child Support Order and would like to request a modification. Participants receive information on how to file their own petitions for .... click HERE for the full article.

Fellowship Available

The Daniel J. Curtin Jr. Fellowship is a great opportunity for students to learn about the diverse legal issues that affect the planning profession and to work with the planners and legal professionals who are involved in these areas on a day-to-day basis. The legal issues underlying the planning of our cities and communities are an important and essential component in the education and training of those who would become professional planners and land use practitioners. The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to foster increased interest in the study of land use planning and its interrelationship with the law at the advanced undergraduate, graduate, and law school levels.

The Program is open to first and second year law students. One fellowship with a stipend of $4,000.00 will be awarded. The term of the fellowship is approximately ten months (the typical length of two semesters or three quarters).

Application package must be received by PLD no later than October 4, 2010. To request a copy of the application materials, email Jocelyn.

As of today, there are 109 employers who will be attending the Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair.

Will YOU be there to meet them?

Register today by clicking HERE.

Paid Work-Study Positions NOW AVAILABLE

There are three paid work-study positions available for 2L, 3L, and second semester 1L candidates. Check your email for application instructions and your opportunity to work at

• Jacksonville Area Legal Aid - deadline 9/14


• Three Rivers Legal Services - deadline 9/10


• Compassionate Families - deadline 9/16

Get Experience NOW

Mark your calendars to attend a Clinic Information Meeting! This is a great way to learn about the application process, requirements, and benefits of a clinics.

Please pick one session to attend ...
Friday, Sept 10th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Room 400
Monday, Sept. 13th, 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Room 450
Tuesday, Sept 14th, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Room 515
Wednesday, Sept 15th, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Room 400
Thursday, Sept. 9th, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Room 450 (**judicial externships**)


The deadline for submitting applications for the Spring 2011 semester will be noon on Friday, Sept. 24th.

All classes are encouraged to attend to learn about these exciting opportunities to get real-world experience!

Public Interest Across The Globe.

Public interest jobs are located across the globe. Thanks to our friends and colleagues at the University of Arizona, University of Georgia, and the College of William and Mary, there is now a great resource available to law students.

Take a moment and look through the 2010-11 Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities. This amazing resource will walk you through where opportunities are located as well as what law students need to do to be marketable for these positions.

Interested In Immigration?

If learning more about the practice of Immigration Law is appealing, you should definitely consider attending this FANTASTIC networking and learning opportunity sponsored by AILA Central Florida Chapter! Come meet some of the top attorneys discussing immigration issues and learn tons to help you decide if immigration law is right for you.

For all the details including registration information, click HERE.

Federal Government Hiring

FYI ... There were 141 legal positions in the federal government posted last week. I wonder how many there are posted this week??? Click HERE to find out more.

Equal Justice Works Job Fair Registration NOW OPEN

Registration for the Equal Justice Works 2010 Conference and Career Fair has opened!

On Oct. 22 and 23, over 1,000 students and law school professionals will come together for the opportunity to meet with more than 130 public interest employers, practitioners and leaders.

Student / Graduate Registration: Students may begin applying for posted positions and registering to attend using our new online system, JusticeWork! Information on how to register and a registration guide are available on our website.

Note: Some employers are still adding in job listings. Check back often for new listings or create a Job Agent in JusticeWork! to be notified of new listings as they are available.

Hotel accommodations: The Conference and Career Fair will take place at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, minutes from Washington, D.C. Be sure to book your hotel room for the discounted rate of $149 per night before the deadline of Friday, October 8. Use group code EQJEQJA.

Important Dates
• August 30 – September 24
Students may apply for interviews.
• September 27 – October 4
Employers will notify students if selected for interviews. Registered employers may post openings and position descriptions.
• October 5
All interview notifications complete.
• October 6
Students may begin accepting/declining interviews
• October 8
Last day to reserve hotel rooms for low rate of $149 per night!
• October 12
Last day for students to accept or decline an interview slot.
Last day for students to register to attend the Conference and Career Fair.
• Oct. 22 & 23
2010 Conference and Career Fair

If you have any questions regarding the Conference and Career Fair, contact careerfair@equaljusticeworks.org

Federal Jobs Available THIS WEEK

Intelligence Specialist
Attorney-Adviser (General)
Intelligence Research Spec, GS-0132-12/13, NTE 2 Years
Intelligence Specialist
Compliance Inspector GS-1801-07/09 (DEU)
Paralegal Specialist

Security Specialist (Investigator)
Supervisory Legal Administrative Specialist (LT&R Officer)
Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, GS 14 (EX)
Legal Assistant (OA)

These are only a sampling ... for the full list of 387 legal jobs, log in to USAJOBS today.