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Career events from past semesters are listed below. Click here for the current Calendar.

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Spring 2008

April 2008

Monday, April 7: Cover Letter Workshop with Dena Bauman, Career Service Director, from 12:15 to 1:15 in Room 202. We will go over the fundamentals on this essential marketing piece. Before the session, please pick up and review the resume and cover writing section in the Career Services 2007-2008 Handbook (outside Dena Bauman's office), Room 237, Building 38.

March 2008

Thursday, March 20: JAG Navy will be here from 12-2 to meet interested one and 2L students. If you would like to submit your resume before the meeting for the recruiter to review, please email it to Dena Bauman.

Tuesday, March 25: Join us for a panel on Post Graduate Law Fellowships at 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. in Building 39, Room 202. What post-graduate fellowships are available? How do I find out about them? What steps do I need to take to put together a great application? Meet the experts! Speakers: Erin McFarland, '07, Covington & Burling Westwood Fellow at the Neighborhood Legal Services Program; Chris Nugent, Senior Counsel, with the Community Services Team of Holland & Knight LLP; and Carolyn Seugling, Equal Justice Works Fellow with the National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.

February 2008

Wednesday, February 13: UDC David A. Clarke School of Law is hosting its Summer Public Interest Job Fair beginning at 12:30 in Room 205. Nearly two dozen organizations will be here to meet with students and recruit for summer positions. This program targets first and second year students who want to take advantage of UDC-DCSL's Summer Public Interest Fellowship, but all are welcome.
          Each year, the School of Law sponsors a Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program that guarantees a stipend to ALL first-year law students who work 400 hours during the summer in public interest legal placements. Fellowships for at least 15 second-year students are also guaranteed in 2008; more will be approved if funding allows. Please see the 2008 Summer Public Interest Law Fellowships Packet (.pdf) for a detailed program description and application.

Saturday, February 23: The Fifth Annual Washington Bar Association Career Fair for Law Students will take place at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Fair will provide opportunities to engage in mock interviews and resume critiques; speak with members of the judiciary about judicial internship and clerkship opportunities; and meet lawyers from small, mid-sized and large firms. Employers are offering summer and fall semester positions in a variety of areas including: Real Estate (residential and commercial); Civil Rights; Legislation; Employment; Business/Corporate; Litigation; Housing; Immigration; and Poverty Law/Legal Services. Come dressed for success and bring several copies of your resume. Download the flyer from the Washington Bar Association website (.pdf).

Monday, February 25: Class of 2010 Mentor Reception, 6:30 pm in the Window Lounge. This reception is for only those students who requested mentors last summer and have been matched. If you did not receive email notification of your match, check with Dena Bauman. Please make sure to RSVP to Dena.

Thursday, February 28: Speed Networking for Diverse First-Year Students. This annual event, based on the "speed dating" concept, is open for a limited number of diverse first-year students who will have the chance to meet one-on-one with several attorneys for an enjoyable evening event. Students must absolutely pre-register with Dena Bauman (a few spots are left), and if you sign up you must go. No exceptions. It will take place at the Grand Hyatt Washington from 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm.

January 2008

Friday, January 11: Deadline for applications and recommendations for the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division Greater Washington Area Chapter's (GWAC) Summer 2008 Ruth R. Banks Green Legal Intern Placement Program (LIPP). Please see the GWAC website for more information.

Tuesday, January 15: The US Department of Justice will provide an overview of employment opportunities and specific application procedures. First-year students are especially urged to attend. 12:15 - 1:30 in Room 202.

Tuesday, January 15: Deadline for submitting resumes to Dena Bauman for the Northeast Utilities Summer Associate Program. (See Job Bulletin 2007- 161 for complete information).

Tuesday, January 22: Resume Workshop. Bring your resumes and your questions. 12:15 - 1:15 in Room 202.

Friday, January 25: The Greater Baltimore/Washington Public Interest Job Fair will take place at George Mason School of Law from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Dozens of public interest and government employers will be there to meet students about academic year and summer jobs. See https://law-dcpscf-csm.symplicity.com or contact Dena Bauman for more information. The bidding deadline for individual interviews is January 4.

Thursday, January 31: Application deadline for the Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association's (WMACCA) Corporate Scholars Program, Class of 2008. WMACCA will provide at least $6000 for ten 10-week summer internships through the Program. Please contact Dena Bauman for additional information and an application packet.

Fall 2007

December 2007

Saturday, December 1: Deadline for Westwood Fellow Program applications. Please see Dena Bauman for an application packet.

Tuesday, December 4: Deadline for Presidential Management Fellow Program applications. You must also complete the School of Law's internal application forms. Please see Dena Bauman for more information.

November 2007

Friday, November 2: Orientation to Career Planning for the Class of 2010 will take place from 12:15 to 1:15 pm in Room 204, Building 39. During this program, Dena Bauman, the Career Service Director, will cover:

• Your marketing tools: Resume and cover letter basics, writing samples, references, etc.
• Research tools and database passwords
• Career planning tips for your Spring Semester and Summer
• Winter 2008 job fairs and the Equal Justice Works summer stipend program
• Mentoring Program

Tuesday, November 6: Careers in Patent Law will take place from 12:15 to 1:15 pm in Room 202, Building 39.

Wednesday, November 7: District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General Honors Program for the Class of 2008 will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in Room 202, Building 39.

Amy Caspari, Assistant Attorney General and UDC-DCSL Graduate, will meet with interested 3Ls (all classes welcome!) to talk about the Honor’s Program and internship opportunities. The Honors Program offers a unique opportunity to join the 7th-largest attorney general's office in the United States. The OAG performs the legal functions of a local district attorney’s office as well as those of a state attorney general’s office. OAG’s nearly 400 attorneys work as criminal prosecutors, civil litigators, or as lawyers in one of the general counsels' offices located in each of the 28 agencies under the Mayor’s authority.

The Honors Program provides a special opportunity for entry-level attorneys to apply through a separate hiring process focused on exceptionally talented, recent graduates. Eligible candidates must be third-year law students, LL.M. candidates, or current judicial law clerks. Successful candidates are required to make a two-year commitment to OAG.

OAG will select 3-5 Honors attorneys each year. During their first 9-12 months of service, Honors attorneys will be assigned to matters handled by the Civil Litigation Division, the Office of the Solicitor General, and the Legal Counsel Division to hone legal writing and analysis skills. After approximately one year, Honors attorneys will be assigned to a section, based on the attorney's preference and subject to the needs of the office, within one of the Divisions.

The application period will close on February 1 of each year. Interviews will begin December 1, and selections will be made on a rolling basis after December 1. Final decisions will be announced by March 15.

The website is http://occ.dc.gov/occ/cwp/view,A,1224,Q,615849,occNav,%7C31692%7C.asp

Wednesday, November 7: The Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund (AEF) is hosting its annual speed networking event on November 7th from 6:30 - 9:00, sponsored by Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, 901 New York Avenue N.W., Washington, DC. Please RSVP by November 2nd.

In addition, AEF is launching a formal mentorship program where attorney-mentors and law student-mentees will be paired based on shared interests. The mentors and mentees will have an opportunity to meet at the event but AEF intends for the mentorship relationship to continue beyond the event and hopefully to develop into a fruitful professional relationship. Students are welcome to attend the event, sign up for the mentorship program, or both. For an event flyer and mentorship program application, please visit the Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund website.

Thursday, November 15: The ABA Section of Public Contract Law Young Lawyers Committee presents Getting to Know the GAO from Noon to 1:30pm at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), 441 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Some of the leading GAO attorneys will speak about GAO's key role in Federal procurement. Given its vital role in Federal procurement, whether it be deciding an ever-increasing number of bid protests, conducting audits, or issuing reports at the request of Congress on matters such as critical infrastructure protection, oversight of small business contracting, or DoD adherence to key contracting principles in Iraq, it is important for anyone practicing in the government contracts field to become familiar with the GAO.

Lunch will be provided by Crowell & Moring LLP. For security reasons, all attendees must RSVP to Glenda Nwude at gnwudecrowell.com by November 13. Also, you will be required to show a government-issued photo ID (drivers license, passport) to enter the building.

Thursday, November 29: Capital City Fellows Program Information Session: The CCFP is a program to train new leaders for the DC government. Fellows work in various city agencies. Monique Tovar, Class of 2007, is a CCFP and will be here to discuss her experience and the application process. 12:15 in Room 202.

Friday, November 30: Deadline for applications to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) 2008 Attorney Honor Program. The Attorney Honor Program focuses on recruiting and hiring third-year law students, full-time graduate law students, and judicial law clerks for permanent agency positions. Application materials for the 2008 Attorney Honor Program are available for download. You must use the application materials to apply. Please pay close attention to the instructions on how to apply as failure to follow the instructions will result in an invalid application.

October 2007

Monday, October 1: Deadline for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's post-graduate fellowship program. See http://www.epa.gov/ogc/fellowship.htm.

Saturday, October 6 - Sunday, October 7: The annual Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair will take place at The Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. See EJW's Career Fair site for more information.

Wednesday, October 17: Career Planning for the Third Year will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 in Room 202, Building 39.

Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20: Student interested in labor and employment law may be interested in attending the Ninth Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference at the National Labor College, 10000 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. The registration deadline is October 5. UDC-DCSL students, contact Dena Bauman for more information. See The Peggy Browning Fund for general information.

Tuesday, October 23: On-Campus Interviews with the Public Defender Service of the State of Maryland will take place Tuesday, October 23, from Noon to 2:00 pm. The Public Defender Service will be interviewing Second and Third Year students for unpaid academic year and summer internship opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to "get your foot in the door" for a criminal defense career. PDS urges 3Ls to apply in particular. For more information and to instructions on submitting your materials prior to the interviews, please see the event flyer (.pdf). The deadline is Thursday, October 18.

September 2007

Friday, September 7: On-Campus Interviews with the State of Indiana Office of the Attorney General. Interviews begin at 1:00 pm in Room 202. Information about the office has been emailed to all 2L and 3L students. Please sign up with Dena Bauman at dbaumanudc.edu.

Monday, September 10: The Women and Minority Law School Student Intellectual Property Summit will take place at the Park Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Microsoft is bringing together a number of top technology, media, retail and other firms and organizations in an effort to increase awareness of careers in intellectual property, and to encourage women and minority law students to seek careers in this field. The event will include presentations from a number of diverse in-house lawyers at these companies and organizations specifically focused on IP law career opportunities for women and minorities. More information, including registration instructions, can be found in the Summit Flyer (.pdf).

Tuesday, September 11: Career Planning for the Second Year in Room 202 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm. How do I make the most of my first summer experience and contacts? Should I do a fall internship? What recruitment opportunities and other programs are coming up? What should I do next summer? Discuss these questions with Dena Bauman, career service director, and your classmates, during a brown-bag luncheon. Bring your updated resume for review.

Monday, September 17: Deadline for applications to the U.S. Attorney General's Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program. Applications are available on-line at www.usdoj.gov/oarm.

Tuesday, September 18: Representatives from the US Army and US Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) office will be here from noon - 2:00 pm in Rooms 202/203/204 to meet with individual second and third-year students who are interested in a JAG career. The Air Force would like resumes from interested students. If you would like your resume submitted prior to the interview, please give it to Dena Bauman by September 5.

Wednesday, September 19: Presidential Management Fellowship Informational Program from 12:15 - 1:30 pm in Room 202. The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a two-year leadership development program designed to groom outstanding recent graduates of master's or doctoral-level programs for federal service careers. The program includes yearly training, challenging rotations, accelerated promotions and opportunities to network among agencies. PMF assignments include domestic and international issues, technology, science, criminal justice, health, financial management and other fields. PMF Fellow Pamela Eclar Dieguez, UDC-DCSL Class of 2007, with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will speak about the program and application process. For more information about the PMF program, visit: http://www.pmi.opm.gov/index.asp

Monday, September 24: The Internal Revenue Service will be at the School of Law on Monday, September 24, to interview second and third year students for summer and post-graduate jobs. Only students pre-selected by the IRS will be able to interview. More information about the application process will be distributed by OCS through emails and on the OCS bulletin board. For more information about the IRS attorney recruitment program, see www.jobs.irs.gov/mn-attorney.html

Wednesday, September 26: Career Planning for the Third Year in Room 202 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm. What should I be doing over the next year? Should I do a spring internship? What recruitment opportunities and other programs are coming up? Discuss these questions with Dena Bauman, career service director, and your classmates, during a brown-bag luncheon. Bring your updated resume for review.

August 2007

Saturday, August 18: The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's Diversity Recruitment Committee is sponsoring its first annual Diversity Job Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2007 in Richmond, Virginia. Representative participating employers include Hunton & Williams LLP, Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., McGuire Woods LLP and the Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. The registration deadline is July 15, 2007. Go to www.vba.org/diversityjobfair.htm

Monday, August 20: The Community Service Partnership Fair will take place on Monday, August 20, 2007, beginning at 10:45 in Room 205. Although this program targets students in the Class of 2010 who are looking to meet representatives of organizations with whom they can do their community service, all students are invited.

Wednesday, August 29: The U.S. Department of Justice will be here from 12:15 - 1:30 in Room 203 to meet second and third-year students and discuss the post-graduate Honors Program and summer and academic year opportunities. For more information about their visit, download the event flyer (.pdf). The Honors Program deadline is midnight, Eastern Time, Monday, September 17, 2007. The application process is completely on-line.

Spring 2007

February 2007

Tuesday, February 6: Judge Advocate General for the US Army. The JAG recruiter will be here to interview individuals interested in a military career. Noon - 2:00 in Room 203.

Saturday, February 10: The Washington Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division hosts its fourth annual Career Fair for Law Students. The program will run from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Windows Lounge, Building 39.

The fair will feature employers from the private and non-profit sectors, judiciary and government agencies. Presentations include tips on how to prepare resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, and an opportunity to meet one-on-one with attorneys from a wide variety of practices. For a sample of participating employers, download the event flyer. For a schedule of events, download the event program.

Tuesday, February 13: Judicial Internships, Judicial Clerkships: How to Find Them, How to Succeed at Them. Judicial internships and post-graduate clerkships are one of the most valuable experiences that a law student can have! DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Karen Howze and UDC-DCSL Professor William Robinson will describe the critical legal skills and knowledge that can be obtained by working for the judiciary, how to find openings, what judges are looking for in applicants, and answer your questions. Lunch will be provided. 12:15 - 1:30 pm in Room 202, Building 39. Download the flyer.

Friday, February 16: The Washington Metropolitan Association of Corporate Counsel sponsors a Summer Corporate Scholars Program designed to increase diversity within the profession. Applications are due February 16, and must be signed by Dena Bauman. See http://www.acca.com/php/chapters/index.php?page=518 for more information and the application forms.

Thursday, February 22: WALRAA Diversity 8-Minute Speed Networking Event. For first-year students who have pre-registered with Dena Bauman. The event is intended to target students from diverse populations and provide them a chance to talk one-on-one with attorneys in a fun format. It is very important that if you pre-register that you attend the event. If you cannot attend, you must let Dena Bauman know by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 22.

Tuesday, February 27: Equal Justice Works Summer Public Interest Job Fair. 12:00 pm in the Window Lounge, Building 38.

First-year students who work full-time over the summer for a qualifying non-profit, government office or judge may receive a $2500.00 stipend from the law school through our Equal Justice Works Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program. (Second-year students may be eligible, depending on funding).

Representatives from 15-20 organizations will be available to talk about summer placements. Upper-class students who are looking for internships and post-graduation jobs should also attend.

Bring your resumes and questions. Rules for the Summer 2007 fellowship program will be distributed prior to the fair. For resume reviews and other questions, contact Dena Bauman, Career Service Director. Download the flyer.

January

Tuesday, January 23: The Office of Career Services will conduct an open meeting with first-year students to answer your questions about career planning, programs, etc. Room 205 at 12:15.

Tuesday, January 23: The Bar Association of the District of Columbia is pleased to sponsor a Mock Interview Program for students at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. The event will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, 1275 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC. (Closest Metro stop is Metro Center. Exit on 13th Street).

The program will begin promptly at 6:00 with a brief introduction to the "Art of Interviewing." Each student will then have a one-on-one meeting with an attorney. We will reconvene for a general "debriefing" and refreshments.

All students are welcome to participate, on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Please e-mail Dena Bauman at dbaumanudc.edu if you are interested. Students who have not previously had mock interview experience will be given priority.

Participating students should wear business dress and bring a polished copy of their resumes. It will be a very productive and enjoyable evening!

Friday, January 26: The Greater Washington/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair. We collaborate with area law schools to bring in recruiters from dozens of federal agencies and public interest firms to interview and meet more informally with students. The fair will take place from 9 am to 4 pm at the George Mason Law School in Arlington, Virginia. The fair is an excellent opportunity to learn about different areas of law practice, polish (or begin to learn) your interview skills, meet students from other schools, and make contacts in the fields in which you are interested.

Although the deadline has passed for bidding on interviews, there will be more than 60 organizations, including federal agencies, available to meet with you informally to learn about an area of practice and summer and post-graduate opportunities. To register, please go to http://www.ecampusrecruiter.com/washbaltpscf and click on the "Students" button. Street parking is very limited so the metro is preferable.

Monday, January 29: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. Learn practical tips for how to write a good resume and cover letter. All students welcome. 12:00 pm in Room 205.

Wednesday, January 31: Mentor/Student Reception. All first-year students who signed up for mentors have been notified of their matches. The reception will be a very enjoyable way to begin what we hope turns into a sustained professional relationship. We will have a program at 5:00 in the Window Lounge with a 2L student talking about her experience. The mentors will arrive at 5:30.

The reception is only for those students who have been already matched with someone. However, the Office of Career Services has a number of volunteers who have not been "placed." If you are a 1L, and interested, please send an email to dbauman@udc.edu ASAP with your name, undergraduate school and date of graduation, where you plan to live/take the bar, and your career interests, and she will attempt to find a match.

Fall 2006

September

Thursday, September 7: The US Department of Justice invites all students to a presentation about internships, summer jobs, and the post-graduate Honors Program. Come learn about the great opportunities! The deadline for applications for the Honor's Program and Summer Law Intern Program is September 18, 2006. Applications are available on-line at www.usdoj.gov/oarm. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Room 203.

Saturday, September 9: Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Job Fair in Washington DC (exact location TBA). Every year, the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Black Law Students Association hosts a large and successful job fair. All registered BLSA members may attend this fair at no cost; unregistered members must pay a $30 registration fee. Student Registration will continue until July 30 (this deadline will NOT be extended). To register now, complete the registration form and email it to mablsajobfairgmail.com. For all questions, please contact Pia J. Miller, Job Fair Coordinator at: mablsajobfairgmail.com

Tuesday, September 12: Tamra Testerman '04, Presidential Management Fellow at NASA, will talk with interested students about the Presidential Management Fellowship Program, which places successful applicants in public policy and management positions with a wide range of federal government agencies and programs. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Room 203.
       Applications are due by midnight, Friday, October 9. Visit http://www.pmi.opm.gov for general information about the program and see PMF Program Nominating Procedures (.pdf) for information about the School's application procedures.

Friday, September 15: Announcing the 2nd Annual IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities, to be held in Washington, DC, on Friday, September 15, 2006! Employer registration will continue through Friday July 21, 2006. Students and graduates will be able to register, view and upload application materials through Sunday July 23, 2006 on the IMPACT website.

1. Students will upload their materials for each employer on the IMPACT website. They can upload, make corrections, customize materials, AND add/ delete employer selections anytime prior to July 24. On Monday, July 24, the IMPACT Registration Coordinator will send employers the uploaded materials via an email link.
2. On July 24, employers can browse the applicant materials on line, print them, and save them. There is a "make final selection” column with yes, no, alt 1, alt 2, alt 3, alt 4, where the employer makes and submits final selections to the IMPACT Coordinators.
3. An email is then sent to students with a link to sign up for an interview time. When the schedule is completed, the IMPACT Coordinator emails a link with the interview schedules to both students and employers.

Here is the link to the 2006 IMPACT website: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/IMPACT/welcome.cfm. Please click on the "Student/Grad Register" link in the left-hand column to easily access the registration page!

Monday, September 18: Application deadline for the US Department of Justice Honor's Program and Summer Law Intern Program. Applications are available on-line at www.usdoj.gov/oarm.

Tuesday, September 19: Representatives from the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps Office for the US Army and US Air Force will be available to interview interested students. 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Rooms 202 and 203.

November

Wednesday, November 1: The Sports and Entertainment Student Law Association presents a Tax Panel,
"A Career as a Tax Attorney" with featured panelists:

• David Fisher, Chief, Tax/Bankruptcy/Finance, Office of Attorney General
• Edward J. Leyden, The Law Office of Edward J. Leyden
• Judge John Colvin, Chief Judge of U. S. Tax Court
• Judge Peter J. Panuthos, Chief Special Trial Judge, U. S. Tax Court
• Steven M. Rosenthal, Partner, Miller & Chevalier
• Judge Maurice Foley, U. S. Tax Court (invited)

12:30 p.m. in Room 201, Building 39. Please contact Andre Barnett for more details.

Monday, November 6: The Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association will be here from 12:00 - 1:00 to discuss its fellowships for law students at schools in the District of Columbia who are interested in exploring careers in corporate law. Students are placed with in-house counsel offices such as Sprint and Sodexho. The stipend in 2006 was $5000 for a 10-week summer. The program is meant to be a "diversity pipeline" for students coming from backgrounds and communities traditionally underrepresented in corporate law offices. Meet WMACCA representatives to hear more about the opportunities and application process. First-years - come and stay until Professor Mack's 1:00 program begins! Room 203, Building 39.

Wednesday, November 8: Judicial Internships, Judicial Clerkships: How to Find Them, How to Succeed. UDC graduates and law clerks Dipti Pidikiti, UDC '06, Law Clerk to Judge Russell F. Canan, DC Superior Court, 2006-2007, and Tiffani Johnson, UDC '05, Law Clerk to DC Superior Court Magistrate Judges in 2005-2006, will be here to discuss their experiences, joining Ann Attalla, an AU law graduate and Judicial Law Clerk at the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review, Arlington Immigration Court.

Our panel will discuss how they researched and found internships and clerkships, describe the application process, including interviews, what is a typical "day in the life" of a law clerk, and answer your questions. Judicial internships and clerkships are one of the most valuable experiences that a law student can have! The program will be from 12:15 - 1:15 in Room 203, Building 39.

Friday, November 10: Westwood Fellowship Deadline extended! The Covington & Burling Westwood Fellowship, providing a staff attorney position at the Neighborhood Legal Services Project in DC, will accept applications through November 10. A copy of the application form is on the career services bulletin board. Or check with Dena Bauman.

Thursday, November 15: Applications are due November 15 for the DC Loan Assistance Repayment Program, a brand new and wonderful scholarship for law graduates practicing in the District for legal assistance and other similar groups. Up to $12,000 a year in assistance! See www.dcbarfoundation.org for application package.

Thursday, November 15: Learn about intellectual and property law with John M. White, who prepares students for the patent bar exam. 12:15 - 1:15 in Room 203.

Thursday, November 16: Errol Arthur, Program Manager for the Capital City Fellows Program will be here to discuss this fellowship, which targets law students interested in working for the DC Government. The Capital City Fellows Program, two years in length, is designed for graduate students, including law students and recent graduates, who are interested in administration, local government and policy development in the District of Columbia.

The Fellowship offers four 6-month rotations in a variety of agencies including the Office of Citizen Complaint Review, Departments of Health, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and the District Department of Transportation.

Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in public service, policy and management. A connection or commitment to the District of Columbia is desirable. The program's mandatory start date is July 24, 2007 (see website for more information about the start date). Beginning salary is $50,000. Applications are found on the CCFP website. Applications due Friday, January 5, 2007.

The program will be from 12:15 - 1:15 in Room 203, Building 39.

Friday, November 17: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is sponsoring an Open House for law students and recent graduates to learn about the opportunities in its Office. You will have the opportunity to meet most of the OAG Senior Management Team and hear directly from members of the Hiring Committee about do’s and don’ts of resume writing and interviewing. Members of the Diversity Steering Committee will share OAG’s diversity initiatives and discuss their experiences working in OAG. It will be on Friday, November 17, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., in the Old Council Chamber, at One Judiciary Square, 441 Fourth Street, NW, First Floor South. To learn more about OAG, please visit our website at www.oag.dc.gov.

Summer 2006

July

Sunday, July 30: Student deadline to register for the Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Job Fair taking place in DC on September 9, 2006. See September 9 announcement for event details.

Wednesday, July 26: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Careers in Public Interest Law. Heather Pinckney of the Public Defenders Services, Emily Benfer, Equal Justice Works Fellow for the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless and James Yoon from the US Dept. of Justice Honors Program will discuss how to pursue opportunities in public interest law. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Sunday, July 23: Student and graduate deadline to register for the 2nd Annual IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities taking place in DC on September 15, 2006. See September 15 announcement for event details.

Wednesday, July 19: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Mental Health. Michelle May from the Department of Mental Health and Mary Blake of the Consumer Action Network will talk about mental health issues in DC and what they do everyday to help citizens dealing with mental illness. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Wednesday, July 12: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Prisoner Re-Entry & HIV. Thomas Moore of the Whitman Walker Clinic and REACH and a panel of ex-offenders will speak about barriers and health issues of prisoners re-entering the community. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Tuesday, July 11: The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) will host its Annual Job Fair on Tuesday July 11, 2006 at the Hilton Houston Post Oak in Houston, Texas. The NBPA invites all interested law students, as well as alumni, to attend this year’s Job Fair. The goal of the National Black Prosecutors Association’s (NBPA) Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by providing a forum where prospective employers can easily access highly qualified minority candidates from across the country. The Job Fair will provide a unique forum where law students, recent law graduates, and experienced attorneys from across the nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local, state, and federal levels. The Job Fair will take place during NBPA's 23rd Annual Conference, "Prosecuting in the Digitial Millenium," which will take place July 9, 2006 – July 16, 2006. Additional information about the NBPA and the conference is also available at www.blackprosecutors.org.

Wednesday, July 5: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Using Law for Social Change. Peter Edelman, Scholar, Activist and Professor at Georgetown Law Center, will inspire you to use the law as a creative advocacy tool to benefit the community in which you live. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

June

Wednesday, June 28: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Food, Children & Hunger. Shana McDavis-Conway of DC Food & Hunger Solutions will bring light to the plight of hunger and other pressing issues facing children in poverty. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Tuesday, June 27: LAW STUDENTS, KNOW THY CAREER OPTIONS. Co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, DC Area (APABA), the APABA Educational Fund (AEF) and the South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C. (SABA) and hosted by Jones Day.

Understanding your career options following law school is an endeavor that can, at times, be overwhelming. APABA, AEF and SABA have partnered together to offer a program that will shed light on the hiring process, work environment, strengths, and merits of at least three of the most common paths that attorneys take once the bar exam is behind them: private practice, government, and public interest.

This year's speakers will include Yoora Pak, an attorney in private practice who has also worked in government as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor; Tejpal Chawla, who is an Assistant US Attorney for the District of Columbia who was formerly in private practice at Crowell and Moring; and Pooja Mehta, a public interest attorney at the Children's Law Center. APABA President-Elect Robert Wone will moderate the panel discussion. Following the panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to talk more directly with the speakers and with other attorneys through break-out sessions. We encourage you and your classmates to attend what will be an enlightening program about the various career options that lie ahead of you. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to Robert Wone at rwone@cov.com.

DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006 - 5:45-8:00

LOCATION: JONES DAY, 51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001-2113 (Near the Judiciary Square Metro Station).

Wednesday, June 21: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Gentrification in the City. Linda Leaks from Empower DC and Natalie Lebeau from Housing Counseling Services and several community activisit will speak about the changing landscape in Washington, DC and how these changes affect longtime residents and their homes. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Monday, June 19: Women in Federal Law Enforcement's Career Day. Open to the public, this event will take place at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC on June 19, 2006 from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. The Capital Hilton is conveniently located at 1001 16th St. NW, and is located near the Farragut North (red line), Farragut West (orange/blue lines), and McPherson Square (orange/blue lines) Metro stations. The theme of this year's Career Day is "Law Enforcement IS for YOU." Representatives from a wide variety of agencies will be available to discuss their experiences, challenges, and opportunities for women in federal law enforcement. In addition to Career Day, workshops will be held to provide attendees with more detailed information about careers in federal law enforcement. Admission is free. For more information about Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE, Inc.) and about the fair, visit http://www.wifle.org

Wednesday, June 14: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Immigration. Kathy Doan from the Central American Resource Center of Washington, DC will bring light to the current debate on immigration and DC's legal advocacy approaches. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Wednesday, June 7: SUMMER BROWN BAG DISCUSSION SERIES sponsored by the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Fair Housing. Amber Harding from the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless and Michael Allen of Relman & Associates will discuss current topics in fair housing and disability rights, including the use of litigation, education and policy tools to fight disability discrimination. Wednesday from 12 Noon- 1pm at McDermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, N.W. RSVP: 202-328-5510 or queen@legalclinic.org. Advocates, interns, and others are welcome.

Spring 2006

April

Saturday, April 8: What is public interest law? How can you afford to be a public interest lawyer? What fellowship opportunities are available after law school? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at the 3rd Annual Baltimore/DC Public Interest Law Retreat on Saturday, April 8, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland School of Law. (Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided.)

Explore career opportunities and develop skills, even if you’re not pursuing a public interest career. You will meet like-minded students from American University, Catholic University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, University of Baltimore, University of the District of Columbia, and University of Maryland. You will network with lawyers from AIDS Action, EEOC, Office of the Public Defender, CASA of Maryland, Teamsters, Advancement Project, National Women’s Law Center, Maryland Department of Legal Services, and many more. And you will learn about public interest topics like Environmental Law, Racial Justice, Gender, Criminal Law, Health Law, Homelessness/Housing, Education/Juvenile, Lobbying/Legislative, Employment/Labor, Animal Rights, Immigration, and Consumer Protection.

Information/Pre-Register by contacting Justin Browne, jbrow010umaryland.edu, or Dorcas Gilmore, dgilm001umaryland.edu. Produced by the Baltimore/DC Public Interest Student Council. Supported by the University of Maryland School of Law’s Career Development Office, Clinical Law Program, and MPILP.

Friday, April 7-Sunday, April 9: UDC David A. Clarke School of Law will host a three-day symposium, Strategies for Addressing Poverty & Inequality, at the School of Law. The symposium will be a great opportunity for students interested in practicing public interest law to learn about current issues and work being done in such areas as affordable housing, economic justice, and making public systems work for children.

Wednesday, April 5: The Department of Justice ANTITRUST DIVISION is hosting a Diversity Open House for First and Second Year Law Students. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to learn about antitrust law and employment opportunities at the Antitrust Division!

April 5, 2006
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Great Hall, Robert F. Kennedy Building
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

Tuesday, April 4: The Bar Association of the District of Columbia invites law students to a one-on-one practice interview program.

When: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Where: The Law Firm of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
When: Early evening, exact time TBA. (Last year, 6-8 pm)

Program: BADC attorneys will begin with advice on how to write a great resume and cover letter, and interviewing tips. Then, students will be paired one-on-one with an attorney for a 20-30 minute individual interview session, including "debriefing." Refreshments will be served.

RSVP Procedure: Contact Dena Bauman (dbauman@udc.edu or in person), first-come, first-served. Because this is an individualized program, it is very important that you attend once you commit to coming. You will then be matched with an attorney, who will want to review to review your resume in advance. Therefore, along with your RSVP, please include a copy of your resume. This was a great event last year. Please take part!

March

Friday, March 24: "From Backpack to Briefcase: A Transitions Program for Law Students"
Co-sponsored by the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 600 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. program
4:30 to 5:00 p.m. networking reception

Law Students, join us for the third program in our "Transitions" series! Learn from a panel of experienced women attorneys, who will discuss the transition from third-year law student to first-year associate. Get tuned in on the basics of office practice and survival, and start your career with confidence and understanding about the real practice of law. The panel discussions will be followed by an informal networking reception, where you can greet and meet the speakers and other law students. This is intended to be an interactive discussion, so come with your questions! Registration is free. Please note that the NAWL website is currently under re-construction. To register, please send your name, law school, and full contact information to ...

February

Saturday, February 25, 9:00 am: All members of the student body are invited to the Washington Bar Association Career Fair. Rooms 202-210. More details forthcoming.

Friday, February 24, Noon - 2:00 pm: Judicial Clerkship/Internship Forum sponsored by the Washington Bar Association. Room 201.

Wednesday, February 22: The Diversity Committee of the Washington Area Legal Recruitment Administrators Association (WALRAA) is inviting first-year students (10 from each metro DC school) to its Second Annual Diversity 8-Minute Networking Event and Reception at the Marriott Metro Center. This event – open to first-year law students (only 1Ls!) – will be a unique opportunity for local law students of diverse backgrounds to meet and mingle with associates and partners from prominent law firms as well as attorneys from government agencies throughout the metropolitan area. Space is limited. Interested first-year law students should sign-up for the 8-minute networking portion of the program by February 7, 2006. Contact Dena Bauman for more information.

Wednesday, February 22, Noon - 2:00 pm: The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps for the US Army will meet with individual students interested in the military as a career. Room TBA

Tuesday, February 21, 12:15 - 1:30 pm: The US Department of Justice is presenting a program on Best Practices in Interviewing. This will be an interactive panel discussion featuring Suzanne Bell, Deputy Director, Legal Recruitment and Outreach. Room 203, Building 39.

Thursday, February 16, 12:00 - 2:00 pm: Equal Justice Works Summer Fellowship Fair: Representatives from public interest organizations will be here to meet UDC-DCSL students who are interested in participating in the Equal Justice Works summer program, which awards stipends to students who work full-time in the summer at qualifying organizations. Several are also recruiting 3Ls. We expect 35-40 organization representatives to meet with students and discuss their summer programs and job openings. Bring your resumes and dress appropriately. Window Lounge.

Thursday, February 9, 12:15 - 1:30 pm: The Federal Communications Bar Association will present a speaker panel on careers in communications law (private, public, governmental). Room 203.

Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 - 2:00 pm: Equal Justice Works presents a Interview Panel and Discussion for EJW members. The panel will include speakers from the legal profession, as well as law students who will provide their insight into the interview process. This event is a great opportunity to prepare for the EJW Fellowship Fair on February 16. Room 205.

January

Saturday, January 28, 12:30 pm - 4:45 pm: "Mission Possible! A Career in Public Interest Law" is a half-day symposium sponsored by Access Group and Equal Justice Works for current and prospective law students. Panel topics include: What Does it Take to Get the Job You Want in Public Interest Law?, Preparing Financially for a Career in Public Interest Law, and Life as a Public Interest Attorney. This free event will be held at the Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 – 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Friday, January 27, 9 am - 5 pm: Hosted by seven area law schools and the Federal Bar Association, the 4th Annual Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair offers all JD students an opportunity to learn about participating organizations and agencies and possible summer and post-graduate positions available at their offices. The fair allows students to develop interviewing skills and gives employers the chance to meet our talented students seeking public service careers.

Location: George Mason University School of Law, 3301 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 993-8020; (4 stops from downtown DC; Orange Line Metro to Virginia Square/GMU stop)

The website for this Career Fair can be found at: http://www.easelaw.com/washbaltpscf.

Wednesday, January 25, 12:15 - 1:15 pm: The Washington Metropolitan Association of Corporate Counsel will host a panel discussion on corporate law careers, and its summer fellowship program, which places law students (rising 2 and 3Ls) with in-house counsel. The summer program is intended as a "diversity pipeline" to increase the number of lawyers from diverse backgrounds in corporate counsel positions. Contact Dena Bauman, Career Service Director, for the application form. The application deadline has been extended to January 31, 2006. Room 203.

Tuesday, January 17, 12:15 - 1:15 pm: "Resume and Cover Letter Workshop." Suzanne Hill, Career Service counselor at The George Washington University Law School, will review how to write persuasive cover letters and strong resumes. This workshop is especially for the Class of 2008 but all UDC students are welcome. Room 205.

Fall 2005

December

Wednesday, December 14: Bidding for interviews at the 4th Annual Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair will close on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.

The fair takes place on Friday, January 27, 2006, at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, VA. It is hosted by seven area law schools and the Federal Bar Association. The organizations come from a range of public interest and government offices most of which are in metro DC.

Many organizations will send representatives for "table talk," which is an informal conversation at their table. Although informal, table talk conversations often lead to more formal interview opportunities. Many organizations are also soliciting students to interview at the fair. Most of the interviews will be for volunteer summer jobs or academic year internships. (First-year UDC-DCSL students may be able to fund their summer work through a public interest stipend; OCS will provide information on that option next semester.) Lastly, some organizations may not attend but will collect resumes for follow-up after the fair.

If you want a formal interview with an employer at the fair, you will need to work through an on-line bidding process before Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. All students, including first-years, may bid for employers. You will be notified in early January whether or not you have been accepted for an interview slot. The bidding process does not apply to table talk.

Registration for the Career Fair opened on November 14. You may register to attend without bidding for interviews. All registration and employer bidding is done through the web site, at http://www.easelaw.com/washbaltpscf. The site contains a student guide with more information, and OCS Director Dena Bauman also can provide you with a separate handout detailing on-line registration.

November

Tuesday, November 29: Voices from... Beyond the Bar! Recent grads return to share their successful bar prep and bar taking experiences! Tuesday, November 29 at 12:15 pm in Room 201, Building 39. Lunch Provided!

Wednesday, November 16: How to Get the PERFECT Internship. Would you like to know how fellow classmates landed their perfect internship? Do you want to learn how to write resumes and cover letters for legal internships? Would you like to know what to wear to that all important interview? Do you know how to write a great thank you letter? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then come to the "How to Get the Perfect Internship" panel hosted by Equal Justice Works.

Time: 12:00 – 2:00
Where: Room 201
Who: Everyone is invited, not just EJW members

We will have students discussing the steps they took to getting their perfect internship and lawyers discussing what they look for in a resume, cover letter, and interview. We will also be giving out sample cover letters, sample resumes, and a list of great verbs to use to create your perfect resume! Plus lunch! If you have any questions, you may email Leslie Shedd or ask any member of the EJW Exec Board. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, November 15: The Executive Diversity Career Opportunities Fair is presented by CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's career site for executives, managers and professionals; by CollegeJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's site for executive-track college students and recent graduates; and by Lucas Group, a national executive search firm. The fair provides a unique setting to meet with top companies seeking senior-level talent. Eligibility: Companies recruiting at the fair are strongly committed to seeking executive, managerial and professional minority candidates and women. Environment: All interviews will be conducted in private suites with company representatives. Career Assistance: Free seminars will cover such topics as interviewing, networking and negotiating more effectively, and a free resume critique will be offered at no charge throughout the event. Employers: Top employers in a range of industries will attend. Companies that have agreed to participate so far include: Abbott Laboratories, BearingPoint, Beckman Coulter, Dell, Ernst & Young, Fitch Ratings, Intel Corp., Intuit, Lancaster General Hospital, Russell Investment Group, Sanofi-Aventis, UBS, Vanguard and others. Cost: The event is free of charge, and pre-registration for the fair is not required. All attendees can register on-site the day of the event. Please bring copies of your resume.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alexandria, VA at the Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria-Old Town, 1900 Diagonal Road (Across from the King Street Metro Station).

For more information about this event, including an updated list of employers and positions available, visit www.careerjournal.com/diversity.

Wednesday, November 9: Legal Recruiting Agencies and Temporary Jobs: Exploring the Options. What are temporary legal agencies? What is a contract attorney? What is a staff attorney? Do I have to pay an agency a fee to place me? Do I need to be licensed to take a temp job? How will a temporary job lead to a permanent job? If you are pondering these questions, you are not alone! Representatives from several recruiting agencies will discuss these issues and help you understand how to explore this growing market for law graduates and attorneys. Speakers are: Julie Sweeny, Special Counsel; Marc Thompson (UDC School of Law 1996), CACI; Angela Tyson, Kelly Law Registry; and Rachel Vaughn, Ajilon Legal. Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 12:15 - 1:30 in Room 204, Building 39.

Tuesday, November 8: "Re"- Orientation to Career Planning - Class of 2008 (but all students welcome!) During this program, Dena Bauman, the Career Service Director, will cover: Resume and cover letter basics; Research tools and database passwords; Career planning tips for your Spring Semester and Summer; and January public interest job fair and the Equal Justice Works summer stipend program. Make sure to bring your Career Service Handbook to take notes! If you would like to schedule an individual counseling session, please feel free to visit or email Dena Bauman (dbauman@udc.edu), but she will not actually meet with first-year students until after the date of this program, and strongly urges ALL first-years to attend this program before setting up an individual appointment. Tuesday, November 8, 2005 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm in Room 204, Building 39.

Thursday, November 3: The American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law is sponsoring a panel of experienced practitioners reflecting the Section's customary variety of perspectives (employer, union, employee and neutral) to share real-life situations and information. Come meet and talk with leading labor and employment lawyers who practice locally. You'll also be able to learn about informational and career resources offered through membership in the Section. The program will take place on November 3, 2005 at the University of District of Columbia School of Law from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Room 204 in Building 39. The ABA will provide lunch refreshments (pizza, soda, etc.). There also will be a free drawing for one of the Section's leading publications in the field.

October

Wednesday, October 26-Sunday, October 30: The National Lawyers Guild Law for the People Convention 2005 will take place October 26-30 in Portland, Oregon. For more information, including registration, visit the National Lawyers Guild.

Monday, October 31: The International Law Students Association (ILSA) & the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) present the International Law Career Panel. The event will feature attorneys who specialize in different areas of International Law speaking about their career paths. The speakers will focus on the areas of International Business Law, International Human/Animal Rights, and International Development. Window Lounge, Second Floor, Building 38 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The following speakers will also be on hand to talk to all interested students: Dapo Otunla - Associate, King and Spalding; John Smirnow - Associate, King and Spalding; Kitty Block - Special Counsel to the Humane Society's United Nations and Treaties Department ; Diya Nijhowne – Special Projects Associate, International Advocacy, Global Rights Group; and Loren Page Ambinder - Assistant General Counsel, International Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Thursday, October 27-Saturday, October 29: The 2005 Lavender Law Conference and Job Fair will take place in San Diego, CA. The Conference is sponsored by the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association & National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation. The registration deadline for attendees is October 20, 2005. For more information, see Lavender Law.

Thursday, October 27-Friday, October 28: The 2005 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will take place at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Career Fair consists of both individual pre-scheduled interviews and informational interviews. Free registration for UDC students will begin in September. For more information, visit Equal Justice Works.

Tuesday, October 25: Welcome to the Communications Bar! Brown Bag Lunch with the Federal Communications Bar Association. The Young Lawyers Committee and the Diversity Committee invite all new associates, law students, interns, and other young or future communications attorneys to meet the FCBA officers and members of the Executive Committee and learn about opportunities to become active in the FCBA.
           Speakers include: FCBA President-Elect Jennifer Warren, Lockheed Martin Corporation; Russell Frisby, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, who will discuss the FCBA's new mentoring initiative; and representatives of the Young Lawyers and Diversity Committees. Following the remarks, there will be an opportunity for informal conversation among attendees. Tuesday, October 25, 12:15 p.m. at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW, 10th Floor.

Tuesday, October 25: DC Minority Attorney Networking Series featuring Larry Irving, Jr., Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce & President, Irving Information Group, on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the City Club of Washington at Columbia Square, 555 13th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004. Hosted by: Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. Please RSVP by Friday, October 21st.

Thursday, October 20-Sunday, October 23: This year, the National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association will hold its 17th Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. For more information and to register, visit the NAPALSA Convention web page.

Wednesday, October 19: GAYLAW's Annual Student Mentor/Mentee Social. Kick-off for GAYLAW's program matching legal practitioners and law students. Featuring Ellen Buchman, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, on "Supreme Court Surprises: What the Social Progressives and the Neo-Conservatives both Have to Fear with the Miers Nomination." 6:30 p.m. in the Helix Hotel "Production Room", 1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW. Law students and practitioners interested in participating in the mentor-mentee program should email lawstudents@gaylaw.org for more information.

Wednesday, October 19: The DC Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society invites you to a DC Career Panel featuring: John Brittain, Chief Counsel and Senior Deputy, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; John Graubert, Deputy General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission and former Partner, Steptoe & Johnson; Marguerite McConihe, Community Rights Counsel; Ian Solomon (Tentative), Legislative Assistant to Senator Barack Obama; and additional panelists to be announced.
          Discuss progressive career options with representatives from the legislative branch, corporate and plaintiffs' law firms, public interest organizations, and government service. All D.C. area lawyers and students are encouraged to attend this exciting event. 7:00 pm at the George Washington University Law School Faculty Conference Center, Burns 505, 716 20th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event.

Sunday, October 16-Thursday, October 20: The HNBA 2005 Convention: Unidos en Washington D.C. will be a great opportunity to network with hundreds of the most influential Hispanics in the nation. Continuing Legal Education forums and seminars will focus on important issues facing Hispanics and the nation. The Convention takes place October 16-20 at the Mandarin Oriental. For more information, including registration, visit the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Friday, October 14: Application deadline for the Presidential Management Fellows Program. For those interested in a federal government career, this program can be a great launching pad. The application is due by noon, October 14, 2005. For more information, the Office of Career Services can put you in contact with an alumnus who is currently working as a Fellow. For application information, check the OCS bulletin board and see http://www.pmi.opm.gov/.

Thursday, October 13: BLSA Brown Bag Series. The Honorable William C. Pryor Chapter of the Black Law Students Association is hosting C. Hope Brown, Esq. as part of our brown bag series. Ms. Brown, a practicing attorney in the District of Columbia, will be speaking about starting your own legal practice. Ms. Brown has experience in Title VII (sexual harassment) claims, probate, elder and family law. Questions about starting and running a viable law practice will also be answered.

Tuesday, October 11: The Bar Association of the District of Columbia is sponsoring a panel on Private Firm Practice in the District of Columbia. At this panel, learn about different kinds of practice, and how to best position yourself for summer jobs and post-graduate positions. The panel will take place from 12:15 to 1:15 at the School of Law in Room 203.

Monday, October 3: Application deadline for the DC Office of the Attorney General Honors Program. Eligible candidates must be third-year or graduate law students attending a DC law school or judicial law clerks for DC local or federal judges. All application information is found on the OAG web site at http://occ.dc.gov (click on "OAG Honors Program").

September

Thursday, September 29: Judge Advocate General: JAG Recruiters from the Air Force, Army and Navy will be here to interview 2 and 3Ls for summer and positions and post-graduate opportunities. They will be here from 12 - 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 29, in rooms 220 and the clinic library interview rooms (check the OCS bulletin board on the day of the program as to which officer will be in which room).

Thursday, September 22: Speed Networking 2005 will allow students to meet with dozens of local public interest organizations in an enjoyable format, modeled after "speed dating" events. UDC is co-sponsoring this second annual program along with other metro DC and Baltimore schools. It will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The George Washington University Law School, Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 800 21st Street NW, Third Floor. Space will be limited, and only 2 and 3Ls may participate. Students should RSVP to Dena Bauman, Career Service Director, at dbauman@udc.edu.

Thursday, September 22: The Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia will host an on-campus interview program at UDC, for second and third year students. If you would like Dena Bauman to review your resume and/or cover letter, you must submit it to OCS no later than September 9. In order to apply, you must submit your cover letter and resume (printed; no emails will be accepted) to Dena Bauman by close of business September 14. Students selected for interviews will then be scheduled during the day and we will do our best to minimize any class disruptions.

Wednesday, September 21: Equal Justice Works will be hosting a "Pizza and Proofing" session with Dena Bauman from 12pm - 2pm in room 205 for all students (not just EJW members). Dena will spend the first 45 minutes discussing general issues with writing resumes and cover letters, especially for legal jobs. This part is open to all law students, including 1Ls. Then, from 12:45-2:00, she will meet with 7 or 8 2Ls and 3Ls for about 8 minutes each to go over specifics on their resume or cover letter. Please provide a copy of your resume to Dena by Monday so she has a chance to review it before the meeting.

Monday, September 19: The deadline for applications to the Attorney General's Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program is Monday, September 19, 2005. Applications are available on-line at www.usdoj.gov/oarm.

Saturday, September 17: AEF Mock Interview Program 2005. Want to make sure your resume stands out above the rest? Want to hone your interviewing skills? Then you're in luck! The Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund (AEF) will be hosting its annual Mock Interview Program on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the law offices of Hogan & Hartson, LLP. Each year AEF sponsors a program where law students have the chance to improve their interviewing skills in one on one mock interview sessions with practicing attorneys, who provide valuable feedback. In addition, law students may have their resumes reviewed by local recruiters and practicing attorneys. This year the AEF Mock Interview Program is also being co-sponsored by the Native American Bar Association of DC and the Washington Bar Association.

All law students are invited and encouraged to participate.

Friday, September 16: The IMPACT: Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities will provide interview opportunities for law students and lawyers with disabilities from the Classes of 2001 – 2007. The free conference, sponsored by the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center, will take place at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC. Student, graduate and employer deadline to register is July 1, 2005. For more information and registration, visit IMPACT Career Fair.

Saturday, September 10: 2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional Job Fair. Sponsored by the National Black Law Student Association, the Mid-Atlantic Job Fair offers employers the opportunity to interview exceptional law students from a diverse candidate pool. This year¹s job fair will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Georgetown University Conference Hotel in Washington, D.C. This student-organized event pairs over 100 employers with more than 2,000 available students. We recommend that students register as soon as possible. The registration deadline is July 15, 2005>. Registration information can be found on the National Black Law Student Association web site.

Friday, September 9-Saturday, September 10: The First Annual Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair (HDLJF), will be held September 9-10, 2005 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Westin Crown Center hotel. The Job Fair is designed to expose law students of diverse backgrounds to both the traditional and non-traditional legal employer. Registration is free, and the deadline is July 15, 2005. Go to the HDLJF web site for more information, and to register.

Wednesday, September 7: Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) Program: Tamra Testerman '04, a PMF Fellow at NASA, will be at the law school on Wednesday, September 7, to meet with 3Ls who are interested in applying to this post-graduate fellowship. (Second years are welcome in order to plan for next year). The fellowship is designed for graduate students who want a career in the federal government. Applications are on-line, and became available on September 1, 2005. See http://www.pmi.opm.gov/. Applications are due by 12:00 EST on Friday, October 14. Dena Bauman is the Nominating Coordinator; contact her for more information about the internal UDC nomination process, which will include an interview with each candidate.

August

Wednesday, August 31: Presidential Management Fellow Tamra Testerman, '04, who is a PMF at NASA, will discuss her experiences with the PMF program from 12:15 - 1:30 in Room 202. For those interested in a federal government career, this program can be a great launching pad. The application, which will go on-line on September 1, is due by noon, October 14, 2005. For more information, see http://www.pmi.opm.gov/.

Tuesday, August 30: All law students at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law are invited to learn more about the opportunities available for new attorneys and interns at the U.S. Department of Justice. Attend a special presentation on the Attorney General's Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program with Suzanne Bell, Deputy Director, Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management. Ms. Bell will provide an overview of the Department's legal employment programs and will also offer practical advice to law students on how to apply to these programs. 12:15 p.m. in Room 203, Building 39.

Sunday, August 14-Saturday, August 20: The National Black Prosecutors Association 22nd Annual Conference and Job Fair will be held at the Hyatt Regency Penns Landing in Philadelphia, PA. The Job Fair is open to students and attorneys. For more information, visit the NBPA website.

Summer 2005

July

Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28: The 12th Annual Education Law Conference examines current law and educational policy issues, including the latest developments in special eduction, NCLB, testing, charter schools, school choice, and more. The conference will be held in Portland, Maine. For more information, visit the Law School Pipeline Project at McGeorge School of Law.

Thursday, July 21: The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia invites you to a Law Clerk Informational Reception to learn about the Organization; Fall, Spring & Summer Clerkships; Staff Attorney Positions; and to Meet PDS Lawyers. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, 6th Floor.

Thursday, July 14: The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Attorneys of Washington (GAYLAW) invite law students and new attorneys to attend their annual Job Talk reception and panel discussion. Meet other LGBT attorneys, summer associates, and interns and learn the "ins and outs" of being "out on the job" in government, solo practice, or private firm practice from several local LGBT attorneys. Reception at 6:00 p.m., panel discussion beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the offices of Crowell & Moring LLP, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.

June

Thursday, June 23-Friday, June 24: The ABA Section of Business Law and the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession invite you to participate in the National Conference for the Minority Lawyer: A Unique Program for Litigators, Business Lawyers, In-House Counsel, Solo Practitioners, and Government Lawyers, taking place in Seattle, WA. For more information and registration, visit the National Conference site.

Thursday, June 23: 2nd Annual Summer Associates/Intern Networking Reception. Open to ALL local summer associates and in-house legal department interns, this event is an opportunity for you to meet each other as well as leaders in the local D.C. legal community. Complimentary registration! For more information and registration, visit the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Friday, June 17-Saturday, June 18: The 2005 National South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) 2nd Annual Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Registration fees range from $80-155 for regional residents. For more information and registration, see the NASABA Conference page.

Friday, June 17: The 1st Annual City-Wide Summer Associates Party, 6:30 pm–10:00 pm at Club H2O, on the waterfront in Southwest, DC. Summer associates from private law firms, corporate settings, federal, state, and local government in the Metro DC area will be attending this event. There will be a sit down buffet dinner, dj, live band, and cash bar. Cost: $50. Sponsored by the ACLU of the National Capital Area. Contact Beverly Miller at 202-457-0800 or email beverly♣aclu-nca.org for more information.

Thursday, June 16: The Courts, Lawyers, and the Administration of Justice Section of the D.C. Bar invites you to attend a free, informal Brown Bag Series discussion, So You Want to be a Judge: A Conversation with Associate Judge Melvin R. Wright, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan, United States Judge for the District of Columbia; Member, D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission. 12:30 pm–2:00 pm at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Courtroom #1, 3rd and Constitution Avenues, N.W., Washington, D.C. Contact the D.C. Bar Sections Office at 202-626-3463 for more information.

Spring 2005

May

Wednesday, May 19: Democratic GAIN Career Fair. The fair is geared toward job-seekers with an interest in Democratic and progressive politics. From 9:30am - 5:30pm at George Washington University, Grand Ballroom.

March

Wednesday, March 16: How I Got My First Legal Job: Tips From Practitioners. Sponsored by the American Bar Association, Section Officers Conference, Outreach to Law Students Committee. This practical seminar is targeted to the Class of 2005 but all UDC School of Law students are welcome. 12:15 -1:15. Lunch will be served.

Thursday, March 24: Recruiters from the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the US Army and the US Air Force will be available to meet with individual students. 12:00-2:00. Rooms TBA.

February

Saturday, February 26: Washington Bar Association's Second Annual Career Fair for First Year Law Students (Second and Third Years are also welcome). From 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC (Van Ness/UDC Metro).

Wednesday, February 23: The Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Communications Bar Association repeats last year’s popular lunch panel on careers in communications law, with representatives from the public and private sectors. Room 204 from 12:15 – 1:30. Lunch will be served.

Wednesday, February 16: UDC Equal Justice Works Job Fair. Meet a wide range of representatives from organizations. Rooms 201 and 205, from 12-2 p.m. More information will be forthcoming.

Tuesday, February 1: PS Law Net and Lexis-Nexis – Two comprehensive job search engines for public interest jobs and internships, and private law opportunities, respectively. Marnie Glaberman from PS Law Net and Lexis-Nexis representative Vanessa Hunt will demonstrate how to get the most out of these resources. We will also review the other online UDC subscriptions. Room 203 from 12:15- 1:30.

January

Friday, January 28: Greater Washington DC/Baltimore Public Interest Job Fair at the George Mason School of Law in Arlington, VA. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Several dozen public interest and government employers will be available morning and/or afternoon to talk about summer and school year internships and jobs. Although formal interviews are closed, it is a valuable opportunity to meet many potential employers and make contacts in one setting. Review participants and register at www.ecampusrecruiter.com/washbaltpscf

Tuesday, January 25: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop with Suzanne Hill, Career Counselor at The George Washington University Law School. This workshop is the second half of career service orientation for the Class of 2007. Second and third-year students are welcome (space permitting). A light lunch will be served. Room 205, 12:15 – 2:00.

Friday, January 21: "Prepare for the Public Interest Job Fair." If you are attending the January 28 fair at the George Mason School of Law, this program will provide last-minute updates and tips on how to make the most of your time. Students who interviewed there last year will be on hand to share their experiences. Room 203, 12:15-1:15.

Fall 2004

December

Wednesday, December 1: U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, in conjunction with the UDC Office of Career Services, will be holding an informational night for students and alumni who are interested in employment and internship opportunities. All majors are welcome to attend. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in Room A-03, Building 44.

November

Tuesday, November 16: The Federal Bar Association's Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section presents a Seminar/Brown Bag Lunch: Outlook for Legal Jobs in Transportation. Speakers: DAVID MATSUDA, legislative counsel, Office of Senator Frank Lautenberg; JEFFREY A. LOWE, senior managing director, Major, Hagen & Africa; CHRISTINA VAY, corporate recruitment manager, Department of Transportation; SANDY MURDOCK, general counsel and senior vice president, administration National Business Aircraft Association. Noon to 2 p.m. at Hogan & Hartson LLP, 555 13th Street, NW. $10 for FBA members and students (with student ID); $15 for others.

Wednesday, November 3: "Tactics on Finding a Job with a Private Firm." Meet Traci Mundy Jenkins, Director of Career Services, Washington College of Law at American University, and Richild Stewart, Career Counselor, The George Washington University Law School. Discuss researching the private market, making contacts, and other resources. Noon-1:30 in Room 204.

Tuesday, November 9: AEF Networking Reception sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund (AEF); co-sponsored by Asian Pacific American Bar Association Partners' Forum of Washington, D.C., Native American Bar Association of D.C., South Asian Bar Association Foundation of Washington D.C., and Washington Bar Association. The Reception will provide students with an opportunity to meet practicing attorneys in order to learn more about various areas of law. At the Reception, students will be able to meet attorneys from law firms, public interest organizations, and government agencies. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, 1300 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. More information is available at www.aef-apaba.org.

Thursday, November 11: The Idealist.org DC Nonprofit Career Fair will take place at George Washington University. The career fair will provide an opportunity for job seekers to distribute resumes and speak with organizational representatives about current and future employment and internship opportunities and a series of free information sessions for nonprofit job seekers. Admission is free; registration is optional. For more information, visit http://www.idealist.org/fairs.html.

Thursday, November 11 - Sunday, November 14: The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) Annual Convention will take place November 11-14 in Dallas, Texas. There will be a job fair and networking opportunities for law students. For more information, visit www.napaba.org or www.napalsa.org. For further assistance, call 1-866-6NAPABA. Early registration rate ends on October 8, 2004.

October

Thursday, October 28 – Friday, October 29: The Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference will take place at the Washington Hilton. This is the largest public interest job fair in the country. Registration will begin this fall. Second and third-year students will be able to interview for summer internships and permanent positions. First-year students are invited for the informal "table talk" sessions. For more information, visit Equal Justice Works.

Tuesday, October 19: The Washington Bar Association’s Judicial Council and Young Lawyers’ Division will make a panel presentation on judicial internships and clerkships. Judges and attorney speakers will talk about the benefits of judicial experience, and about the Washington Bar Association’s summer internship program. First-year students are especially encouraged to attend. 12:15 p.m. in Room 205, Building 39.

Wednesday, October 20: The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia and Arnold & Porter, LLP present the Annual HBA-DC Mentor-Mentee Kickoff Dinner. The dinner is an opportunity to meet local legal professionals, hear a blue ribbon panel of speakers, and to join the HBA-DC Law Student Mentorship Program. Your mentor will assist you with volunteer community involvement, professional guidance, and networking opportunities. Begins 6:00 p.m at Arnold & Porter, 555 Twelth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004-1206.

Saturday, October 9 - Tuesday, October 12: Hispanic National Bar Association 2004 Convention and Latino Law Student Job Fair. Each year, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) hosts the largest Latino Job Fair in the country. October 9-12, 2004 in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.hnba.com/index.htm.

Wednesday, October 6: The Presidential Management Fellowship program is an excellent vehicle for those contemplating federal government careers. Tamra Testerman, '04, a PMF Fellow for 2004-2006, will talk about the program and her experience in working through the application and interview process. The application is completely online, at http://www.pmi.opm.gov/HowToApply.asp. The deadline for completion of the application is midnight, Friday, October 15.

September

Thursday, September 30 - Saturday, October 2: Lavender Law 2004, sponsored by the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association, will take place in Minneapolis, MN. For more information, including how to register, see the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association.

Tuesday, September 28: The Washington D.C. Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, in conjunction with the George Washington Law School Chapter, presents a panel discussing progressive career options with representatives from the legislative and executive branches of government, corporate and plaintiffs' law firms, public interest organizations, and government service.

Thursday, September 23: Captain David Anglin from the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps office for the U.S. Army will discuss career opportunities with law students.

Wednesday, September 22: Robert J. Spagnoletti, Attorney General for the District of Columbia, will meet with students to discuss the Office of Attorney General’s Honor Program for graduating students. See http://occ.dc.gov/occ for application information.

Friday, September 17 - Saturday, September 18: The Mid-Atlantic Black Student Law Association Regional Job fair will take place at the Embassy Suites in Crystal City, VA. For more information, visit the Mid-Atlantic Black Student Law Association.

Tuesday, September 14: Recruiters from the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps office for the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy will discuss career opportunities for law students.

Tuesday, September 14: "Speed Networking 2004." Spend an enjoyable evening with attorneys from public interest firms in Washington DC. The program, which is co-sponsored by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, the Washington Council of Lawyers, and area law schools, will take place at The George Washington School of Law.

Monday, September 13: A representative from The Department of Justice will discuss its summer and academic year programs, and Honors Programs for graduates at 12:00 p.m. Although all students are welcome, the presentation will focus on second and third-year students. For more information about DOJ, visit the DOJ Office of Attorney Recruitment.

Saturday, September 11: Hone your interview skills at the Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund's annual "mock interview" program for law students.

Wednesday, September 8: The George Washington University Law School invites Class of 2006 students to a fellowship program to learn more about Equal Justice Works and Skadden Fellowships. For more information about these fellowships, visit Equal Justice Works Fellowships and Skadden Arps.

Spring 2004

April

19   Make the Most of Summer Break - Networking Effectively. An Interactive Workshop with Lynn Altschul, Career Consulting: Job Strategies that Work. Tap into your hidden job market by building on the contacts you already have to develop new contacts.

13   SESLA Luncheon Program. The UDC-DCSL Sports and Entertainment Student Lawyers Association (SESLA) invites you to a luncheon program to meet Terri McField, General Counsel BET Interactive, LLC. As general counsel, Ms. McField is responsible for all legal matters affecting the company.

8   Career Services Workshop.

6   Career Services Panel.

March

30   Career Services Panel.

18   Careers in International Law. Michael Hoffman, Director of International Humanitarian Law and Policy for the American Red Cross, will be here for a brown bag luncheon on careers in international law.

16   Careers in Health Law. Panel discussion with Zita Dresner, Attorney for the D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a program of Legal Counsel for the Elderly; Melissa D. Hart, Associate Counsel in the Office of Counsel to Inspector General for Health and Human Services; and Arlene Robinson, Magistrate Judge (retired) of the DC Superior Court.

10   "Alternative Careers for Lawyers". Hosted by the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. This will be the first of three panels on the topic and panelists will discuss their legislative, lobbying and non-profit experiences. This free program will take place at Reed Smith, 1301 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100 - East Tower.

2   Using Lexis-Nexis to Find a Job. Vanessa Hunt, UDC’s Lexis-Nexis representative, will show you how to use Lexis-Nexis to research private firms to make contacts and find job leads.

February

28   Washington Bar Association Career Fair. First Annual Career Fair For First Year Law Students - Second and Third Years are also welcome. Talk to attorneys and members of the WBA Judicial Council about internship and job opportunities currently available; learn about solo practice, life at large firms, government service, judicial internships, and public interest advocacy; hone interview skills and enhance your resumé; and network with prominent members of the Bar. For additional information about the Washington Bar Association, see www.washingtonbar.org.

26   Re-Orientation to Career Development. All students are welcome; Class of 2006 especially encouraged to join Dena Bauman, OCS director in this workshop. We will discuss: researching and applying for summer jobs/internships; how to evaluate a summer job/internship offer; and resumés, cover letters, interviewing. Bring your questions and ideas for future workshops and programs.

24   Careers in "Environmental Law." The Environmental Law Society and Office of Career Services invite you to lunch and a panel discussion on Careers in "Environmental Law" with James Chen, Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P.; Keri Powell, Earthjustice; and Mike Walker, United States Environmental Protection Agency.

23   Make the Most of Spring Break: Networking Effectively. An Interactive Workshop with LYNN ALTSCHUL, CAREER CONSULTING: JOB STRATEGIES THAT WORK. Tap into your hidden job market by building on the contacts you already have to develop new contacts that become job offers.

17   Military Law Careers. Captain Theresa Bruno, JAG Corps, U.S. Air Force, will meet students from all classes to discuss military law careers.

5   Resumé Workshop. The Office of Career Services welcomes George Washington School of Law Career Counselors Suzanne Hill and Michele Hayes for a Resumé Workshop. Ms. Hill and Ms. Hayes work with HUNDREDS of students. Take advantage of their expertise to market yourself for the job of your dreams. Bring your resumé for Q & A. Refreshments will be served.

January

30   The Second Annual Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair. Sponsored by American University Washington College of Law; The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; Federal Bar Association; George Mason University School of Law; Howard University School of Law; University of Baltimore School of Law; University of Maryland School of Law; University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. http://www.fedbar.org/careerfair04.html#emplinfo.

27   What is "Environmental Law" and How to Make it Your Career. Join us for a panel discussion with Keri Powell of Earthjustice and Mike Walker of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Sponsored by the UDC-DCSL Environmental Law Society and UDC-DCSL Office of Career Services.

22   Using Lexis-Nexis to Research the Private Firm Job Market. Another hands-on demonstration with school representative Vanessa N. Hunt, Esq.

20   Using PS Law Net to Find Public Interest Employment. Vicki Eastus of PS Law Net, and Marnie Glaberman from the National Association of Law Placement, NALP, will be here to give a hands-on demonstration of this valuable computerized database for public interest jobs, internships and fellowships. Use it to prepare for the George Mason fair, and to begin (or refine) your research on many different opportunities.

15   Get Ready for The Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore Public Service Career Fair. More than 70 local public interest and government employers will attend the second job fair, co-hosted by the UDC law school, which will take place at George Mason Law School on Friday, January 30, from 9-5. If you are planning to interview – or go to “table talk” bring your questions, resumé, etc to this program with OCS Director Dena Bauman, and learn how to maximize your time at a job fair.

13   Building a Small Firm Private Practice – Meet the Experts. Paul O’Reilly of O’Reilly & Mark, and Nancy Sachitano of Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield will be here to discuss the rich and rewarding life – as well as some of the challenges – that small firm lawyers face today.

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