Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Equal Justice Works Post-Graduate Fellowship Application Period Now Open

Each year the Equal Justice Works fellowship competition selects qualified and passionate lawyers who have developed new and innovative legal projects that can impact lives and serve communities in desperate need of legal assistance. Depending on funding, EJW is able to provide between 40-50 two-year fellowships annually. Fellows receive a competitive salary, generous loan repayment assistance, connections to their prominent sponsors, participation in trainings, and additional support during their two-year tenure. For additional information about this great program, go here.

International Association of LGBT Judges Writing Competition

For the first time, the International Association of LGBT Judges will be sponsoring a writing competition for all law students attending the 2012 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair. This is an exciting opportunity for law students who wish to pursue their career as a member of the United States judiciary. Click here to view competition details.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Young Lawyers Event with Justice Peter B. Skelos

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

"20 Common Grammar Mistakes That (Almost) Everyone Makes"

Do you know when to use "which" versus "that"? How about "Who" and "whom"? "Affect" and "effect"?

Well, if you think you might need a grammar booster shot to guard against 20 of the most common mistakes almost all of us make, we have the medicine for you.  Go here to read a great article from LitReactor and learn how to avoid these mistakes.