Touro Law CenterCareer Services Office Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301300184435147122012-02-01T12:29:52.402-05:00Touro Law CenterCareer Services Office Blog"I have learned, that if one<br> advances confidently in the direction<br> of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life<br>he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." <br>- Henry David ThoreauTouro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.comBlogger5311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-33289471840883876282012-02-01T12:29:00.000-05:002012-02-01T12:29:52.415-05:00National LGBT Bar Association/Prudential Summer Internship

The National LGBT Bar Association is pleased to partner with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity to a highly-motivated first-year law student. Through this partnership, the National LGBT Bar Association will select a student to join the 2012 summer law intern class at Prudential for a 10-week internship at Prudential’s offices with a

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-33165788512938355592012-01-11T15:45:00.002-05:002012-01-11T15:46:32.235-05:00PALS Hosts a Career Panel on In-House Opportunities

PALS is hosting: Pulling Back the Legal Curtain: The Vast Opportunities as In-House Counsel Career Forum on Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m., at Kaye Scholer LLP, 425 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Come and discover the many areas of practice for attorneys In-House. You will meet and hear from lawyers representing different companies and various practice groups. Our panelists

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-73109077212726518312012-01-10T12:56:00.000-05:002012-01-10T12:56:22.163-05:00The New York Bar Foundation's Minority Fellowship

The New York Bar Foundation is sponsoring a Minority Fellowship, funded through the generosity of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section of the NY State Bar Association. The Fellowship provides a $6,000 stipend for the summer of 2012 and a valuable opportunity for a student interested in commercial litigation to participate in the work of a Commercial Division Justice in New York Supreme

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-65202230277034924882012-01-10T12:17:00.000-05:002012-01-10T12:17:25.046-05:00Labor and Employment Law Event at New York Law School

Touro Law Center students interested in labor and employment law are invited to an event that will be held at New York Law School on Feb. 7, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. Former chairwoman to the National Labor Relations Board, Wilma Lieberman, will address the state of collective bargaining in the United States as well as the upheaval surrounding the Board's latest decisions. Any interested student

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-60779721568328861242012-01-06T13:13:00.001-05:002012-01-06T13:14:37.653-05:00Free Webinar Series: The Summer Public Interest Job Search: Expert Tips on Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing, and Networking

This two-part webinar series, cosponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, will provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public-interest job application process. Attorneys with years of application review experience will highlight do’s and don’ts; explain how and why public interest application materials may substantively differ from law firm materials; and explore

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-32267497213637091852012-01-05T12:31:00.000-05:002012-01-05T12:31:12.802-05:00The New 2012 Public Policy Handbook Now Online

Touro Law Center subscribes to the University of Arizona College of Law's Public Policy Handbook, a valuable resource for those interested in careers in the field of public policy. The Handbook is still growing, and currently contains information about 231 employers who are offering 256 internship and 39 fellowship programs. In addition to opportunities in the DC area and New York City (where a

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-41926778790586041592011-12-20T11:09:00.000-05:002011-12-20T11:09:57.919-05:00Joint Minority Bar Summer Judicial Internship Program Accepting Applications until December 30

The Association of Judges of Hispanic Heritage (“AJHH”), the Asian American Bar Association of New York (“AABANY”), the Asian American Law Fund of New York (“AALFNY”), the Dominican Bar Assocation ("DBA"), the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (“MBBA”), the Puerto Rican Bar Association (“PRBA”), and the South Asian Bar Association (“SABANY”) have joined together to form the Joint Minority

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-47052123454748220402011-12-19T15:26:00.001-05:002011-12-19T15:28:37.359-05:00Registration for RebLaw 2012 is now open!

Who: Proud-to-Be-Rebels What: The Eighteenth Annual Rebellious Lawyering Conference. The RebLaw Conference is an annual, student-run conference that brings together practitioners, law students, and community advocates from around the country to discuss innovative, progressive approaches to law and social change. The Conference will have nearly two dozen panels and workshops, including: *

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-37022998822729817802011-12-13T18:05:00.000-05:002011-12-13T18:05:17.719-05:00Monroe County Bar Association's Diversity Summer Clerkship Program

The Monroe County Bar Association's Legal Diversity Clerkship Program is co-sponsored by the MCBA (through its Diversity Committee), the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA), and the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA). This program seeks to increase diversity in the legal profession in the Rochester area by attracting qualified first-year law students from historically

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-50807494543444380632011-12-09T09:48:00.000-05:002011-12-09T09:48:21.541-05:00The Peggy Browning Fund Labor Law Fellowship Program

The mission of the Peggy Browning Fund is to educate and inspire the next generation of advocates for workplace justice. Through fellowships, workers’ rights conferences, networking and other programs, the Fund provides unique opportunities for law students to work for economic and social justice. The Peggy Browning Fellowship Program provides stipends to law students who dedicate their summer

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-25266667636319147482011-11-15T14:10:00.000-05:002011-11-15T14:10:54.743-05:00New York City Bar Association Diversity Fellowship Information Sessions

The New York City Bar Association's Diversity Fellowship Program offers 1FT and 2PT students from underrepresented populations a unique summer employment opportunity in outstanding law firms and corporate law departments. CSO will hold informational sessions about the application process for this prestigious and highly competitive program on Monday, November 28, 12:30 p.m., Room 307, and 5:30 p.m

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-9558295828588615422011-11-14T13:44:00.000-05:002011-11-14T13:44:38.103-05:00Joint Internship Diversity Project Sponsors Summer Federal Judicial Internships

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-80183464384132387682011-11-08T15:25:00.000-05:002011-11-08T15:25:08.406-05:00Summer Funding: NYSBA and ABA Offer Environmental Law Minority Fellowships

The New York State Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section and the American Bar Association on Environment, Energy and Resources are once again offering minority fellowships for the summer of 2012. Successful applicants will receive a $6,000 stipend to spend the summer of 2012 (10 weeks minimum) working on legal matters for a government environmental agency or public interest environmental

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-6265610810243896592011-11-07T15:24:00.000-05:002011-11-07T15:24:11.200-05:00Free Webinar: Get Help with Your Job Search using Social Media

LexisNexis is hosting a a free webcast about using social media in your job search efforts: Get Help with Your Job Search using Social Media. How are you using social media right now? If you're not using it to present yourself in a professional manner and/or network with potential employers, you'll want to attend our webcast entitled Using Social Media to Aid Your Job Search. On Thursday,

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-47862821072213597102011-11-07T13:39:00.000-05:002011-11-07T13:39:22.460-05:00Summer Job Funding: Apply Now for an LSPIN Summer Fellowship!

A major source of summer job funding, particularly for first-year students, is the Charles H. Revson Foundation's Law Students in Public Interest (LSPIN) Fellowship Program. The LSPIN Fellowship Program provides grants to first and second-year law students who are enrolled in New York and New Jersey law schools, and wish to work with public interest organizations in the New York metropolitan

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-81335899379299117242011-11-01T10:58:00.000-04:002011-11-01T10:58:46.191-04:00Register NOW for the NYU Job Fair

New York University School of Law will hold the 35th annual Public Interest Legal Career Fair, sponsored by all of the tri-state law schools, including Touro Law Center, on February 9 and 10, 2012; it is the largest Fair of its kind in the country. The Fair gives employers the opportunity to meet with students and allows students to interview with employers for summer and post-graduate jobs,

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-33865611542539944942011-10-25T11:25:00.000-04:002011-10-25T11:25:22.747-04:00Free NYS Bar Association Seminar/Webinar: Setting Up Your Home Office

Setting up your home office can be a challenge, whether establishing a private environment to see clients, or organizing an existing (and sometimes small) space for use as both an office and a guest or other room in your home. Our panelists will address issues regarding floor planning and furniture (such as creating a private entrance, using limited space, floor plans for functionality,

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-89426986686307566692011-10-24T11:12:00.000-04:002011-10-24T11:12:57.883-04:00Free Webinar: 3 Things Every Experienced Public Interest Attorney Should Know About Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-15084778707577274242011-10-18T09:27:00.000-04:002011-10-18T09:27:17.466-04:00My First Memo: A Free NYC Bar Association Program for Law Students and Recent Law Graduates

The New York City Bar Association is hosting a free program for law school students and recent law school graduates entitled "My First Memo: A Program for Law Students and Recent Law Graduates." Legal writing experts will speak about the research and writing process and give advice on how you can best prepare yourself for the first time and the tenth time your boss asks you to write a memo.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-20143358162154111152011-10-17T13:37:00.000-04:002011-10-17T13:37:15.112-04:00Summer Money: The Revson/LSPIN Summer Fellowship

The Charles H. Revson Foundation will continue to offer the Law Students in Public Interest (LSPIN) Fellowship Program for the 2011-2012 academic year. The LSPIN Fellowship Program will provide grants to first and second-year law students who are enrolled in New York and New Jersey law schools and wish to work with public interest organizations in the New York metropolitan area. This summer

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-36701014768150334922011-10-11T14:02:00.001-04:002011-10-11T14:03:30.761-04:00"Could You Survive a Social Media Background Check?"

Recently, The Legal Intelligencer ran an article, entitled Could You Survive a Social Media Background Check?", on what a prospective employer can find out about you using common social media tools and what you can do to clean up your online image. To read this insightful article, go here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-68968111531349640342011-10-03T13:28:00.001-04:002011-10-03T13:29:15.073-04:00The MetLife Legal Affairs Diversity Committee Hosts a Law Student Reception

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-86578068381935106932011-09-22T11:31:00.001-04:002011-09-22T14:28:39.133-04:00Guest Post: Borrow Business Approaches to Jumpstart Your Job Search

Today we feature a guest blog post by Russ Korins, of Russ Korins Consulting LLC, marketing consultant to law firms. Many people say that looking for a job is like having a full-time job. But it is more than that: it is like having your own business. Any business owner or law firm partner needs to find his or her way to the right targets—clients or customers. In your case, the target is an

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-65765282297820023792011-09-19T14:10:00.000-04:002011-09-19T14:10:29.244-04:00Free PLI Webinar: 300 Things You Can Do With A Law Degree

The Practicing Law Institute is hosting a free webinar entitled "300 Things You Can Do With A Law Degree" on October 20, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. (eastern time). Taught by a nationally known career consultant who herself practiced law for ten years and has written the best selling “The Lawyer’s Career Change Handbook,” this seminar is designed to give you practical ideas and pointers about the

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-26967334025012062702011-08-27T14:08:00.000-04:002011-08-27T14:08:30.833-04:00The 2011-12 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide is Now Available

The 2011-12 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide is available for free download on PSLawNet. The Federal Guide is a distilled version of the much more robust content offerings on PSLawNet’s Federal Government Resources page.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-74933654243139674402011-08-24T13:42:00.003-04:002011-08-24T13:49:50.470-04:00NYC Bar Program (Free): Basic Training for Lawyers (a good thing for new graduates)

The New York City Bar Association, joined by many area law schools, including Touro Law Center, is hosting a two-day program for new graduates and students: Boot Camp: Basic Training for Lawyers DAY ONE: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 1:00 pm-5:35 pm DAY TWO: Thursday, September 22, 2011 1:00 pm-5:45 pm This two-day program is being offered to provide recent law graduates and current law

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-16894266160094876132011-08-24T12:12:00.000-04:002011-08-24T12:12:34.141-04:00Program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-30836724821968053612011-08-24T11:24:00.000-04:002011-08-24T11:24:43.851-04:00Sign-Up for CSO's Two-Day Interview Boot Camp

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-21937510004743679222011-08-22T13:02:00.001-04:002011-08-22T13:08:31.489-04:00The New York City Bar Association's First Thursday Series Fall Reception for Students and Alums

The New York City Bar Association is pleased to invite law students and alums to the Fall Reception to mark the 4th annual Lawyers Connect First Thursdays Series. Law students as well as junior, mid, and senior associateshave a lot on your plate, but it's never too early - or too late - to build your professional network. In addition to meeting new people and strengthening existing

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-12997694353420341022011-08-22T09:47:00.000-04:002011-08-22T09:47:41.106-04:00Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities

Are you interested in a legal career which has a public interest impact in the international community?PSLAWnet has updated the “Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities” guide, available on its international careers page.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-65168489543781423752011-08-15T12:50:00.000-04:002011-08-15T12:50:30.708-04:00@Heather_Jarvis, nationally recognized expert on student loans, will speak at Touro Law on September 21.

On September 21, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. (room tba), Heather Jarvis will give Touro students and alums a presentation on: Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps Session Description: Many government and nonprofit lawyers stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-47725286928102826222011-08-15T11:00:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:01:54.223-04:00Interested in a Career or Internship with a Public Defender?

A Public Defender's Office is a tax-payer (and often privately) funded office whose lawyers represent criminal defendants who cannot afford private counsel. A PD Office is a great place to learn about (as an internship) and practice (as a post-graduate job) criminal defense law. New York University School of Law has just come out with its updated Public Defender Handbook. Check it out if you

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-84439052694936720512011-06-01T10:56:00.000-04:002011-06-01T10:56:23.693-04:00NYC Bar Program: "Recruiting Tips from the Insider’s View"

Recruiting at law firms and in the public sector can be daunting and confusing for law students. The New York City Bar Association is presenting a program - Recruiting Tips from the Insider's View - at which a panel of recruiters, counselors, and lawyers, who have been through the recruiting process on both sides of the table, will discuss their insider knowledge. Program attendees will: •

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-73152156673153198062011-04-06T09:41:00.003-04:002011-04-06T10:06:53.422-04:00Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Application Deadline Extended

The Equal Justice Works Summer Corps program provides law students with money ($1,100; that's in addition to whatever work-study or Public Interest Law Fellowship funds you might receive) to use for their legal education and the opportunity to dedicate their summer to a legal project at a nonprofit public interest organization. Summer Corps members expand the delivery of critically needed legal

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-13910432598137347832011-04-06T09:26:00.000-04:002011-04-06T09:26:27.705-04:00Real Estate Law Society Program: "Being Public Enemy #1: Representing the Highly Unpopular"

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-20348991699095253212011-04-05T14:50:00.001-04:002011-04-05T14:52:59.712-04:00The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG): A great, often overlooked, legal employer

NYLAG serves immigrants, seniors, the homebound, families facing foreclosure, renters facing eviction, low-income consumers, those in need of government assistance, children in need of special education, domestic violence victims, persons with disabilities, patients with chronic illness or disease, low-wage workers, low-income members of the LGBT community, Holocaust survivors, and others in need

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-83528705535971967872011-04-05T14:03:00.000-04:002011-04-05T14:03:51.110-04:00CLE: "Starting, Maintaining & Improving Your Own Practice"

LeGal, the LGBT Bar Association of Grater New York City, presents this CLE program designed for attorneys in all practice areas who are considering starting their own practice and attorneys who wish to enhance their existing practices. Day 1 of the program will cover areas such as developing your professional identity, starting and managing your physical/virtual office, the ins & outs of

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-45816838306929876372011-04-04T09:58:00.000-04:002011-04-04T09:58:06.734-04:00NYC Bar Program for New Grads and Soon-To-Be Grads: "Are Yor Practice Ready? Say Yes!"

The New York City Bar Association presents: Are You Practice-Ready? Say YES Wednesday, April 6, 2011 8:30 AM When you walk into the door of your new firm on Day One, will you know how to get the assignments you want? Will you be ready to complete and present your assignments successfully? The Practice-Ready Program will get you to "yes." You will walk away from this interactive workshop

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-82559088632290924782011-03-31T12:31:00.000-04:002011-03-31T12:31:51.811-04:00New York State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Networking Event in NYC

The New York State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section is hosting a Spring Networking Event on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Union Bar, 204 Park Avenue South (@ 17th Street), in Manhattan. This event will be co-sponsored by the Young Lawyers Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). Meet new colleagues in a relaxed and enjoyable social setting. Cash bar

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-1314232903746024832011-03-31T12:17:00.001-04:002011-03-31T12:18:20.968-04:00Touro Law Library New Book: "Landing a Federal Legal Job : Finding Success in the U.S. Government Job Market"

The Touro Law Library has a new book: Landing a Federal Legal Job : Finding Success in the U.S. Government Job Market by Richard Herman (2011). Check it out! The U.S. government is the largest legal system in the world and employs lawyers in an innumerable variety of legal jobs. When seeking government legal work, you need a thorough understanding of the many positions throughout the different

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-15658499430394322772011-03-29T12:53:00.000-04:002011-03-29T12:53:22.135-04:00Touro Alum Hosts Music Law Seminar

Shamita Carriman, a 2007 Touro Law Center graduate, is hosting a seminar entitled Music Law & Business 101: A comprehensive review of key legal and business issues tailored for DJ's and Producers, and she has invited Touro Law Center students to attend and learn the basics of music law. In this workshop, you will receive an overview of key music business distinctions you need to know in today's

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-79436578835165091902011-03-22T10:55:00.000-04:002011-03-22T10:55:46.144-04:00Sarah Whitfield from Equal Justice Works to Visit Touro Law Center

The Career Services Office and the Public Interest Law Organization of Touro (PILOT) is proud to welcome Sarah Whitfield, Program Specialist from Equal Justice Works to a program here at Touro Law Center. Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:30 p.m., Barrister's Dining Room (BDR) Are you wondering if public interest law is right for you? Do you believe that the poorest and most vulnerable in our

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-13570095581583614112011-03-22T10:30:00.000-04:002011-03-22T10:30:25.262-04:00Ari Kaplan, Best-Selling Author and Speaker, to Visit Touro Law Center

The Career Services Office is proud to present a Special Guest Speaker: Ari Kaplan, Esq. Author of the best-seller The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development. Thursday, April 7, 2011 12:30 p.m., Room 209 Mr. Kaplan has spoken at 38 law schools, published over 200 articles, served as a legal commentator for CNET

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-82787560681755814532011-03-21T11:04:00.000-04:002011-03-21T11:04:11.058-04:00The Legal Services Corporation Loan Repayment Assistance Program

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has announced that it is accepting applications under its Herbert S. Garten Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LSC LRAP). This program awards forgivable $5,600 loans to attorneys with up to five years of experience with a program to help them repay law school loans. Attorneys must have at least $50,000 in law school debt in order to apply. The 2011 LSC

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-38968291659753152882011-03-21T10:48:00.003-04:002011-03-21T10:49:26.553-04:00The Bloomberg Law Third Annual Legal Career Symposium

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-67814236117729153962011-03-08T13:03:00.000-05:002011-03-08T13:03:49.746-05:00Free Webinar: "Destination Public Interest: Landing the Ideal Public Interest Job"

NALP presents "Destination Public Interest: Landing the Ideal Public Interest Job.” This webinar, designed for 3Ls and recent graduates who are pursuing public interest jobs, offers best practices and tips in the areas of cover letter and résumé drafting, as well as interviewing and professional networking. Presenters: Charlene Gomes, Senior Program Manager, Law School Advocacy and Outreach,

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-17895750276536090272011-03-08T11:36:00.000-05:002011-03-08T11:36:27.669-05:00"Deconstructing the Bar Exam" Program on March 29

The New York County Lawyers' Association is presenting a program entitled: Deconstructing the Bar Exam March 29, 2011 Location: at the Association, 14 Vesey Street, lower Manhattan Time: 6:00pm Room: 2nd Floor Lounge -- Learn specific techniques for increasing your essay score -- Learn how to avoid fatal mistakes -- Learn how graders evaluate the essays -- Learn strategies for answering

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-66517883381320717472011-01-29T10:02:00.000-05:002011-01-29T10:02:12.702-05:00LGBT Mentor Program in New York City

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-78196112852424724252011-01-24T15:58:00.000-05:002011-01-24T15:58:55.109-05:00Summer Jobs with the Nassau County Court System

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-10376024143067191672011-01-18T21:20:00.000-05:002011-01-18T21:20:21.515-05:002011 NY Bar Foundation Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2011 Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship which has been established by the Foundation through gifts from the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association. The Fellowship will be awarded to a current first year (1L) minority law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-88882573180185068842011-01-13T13:38:00.003-05:002011-01-13T13:53:53.696-05:00The Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Contest

(Click on the image to make it larger.) The topic for the 2011 contest is "The Gulf Oil Spill: Who Are the Victims and How Do They Get Compensated?" The author of the winning essay will receive a $5,000 cash prize; recognition in the Public Justice newsletter and on the website; publication of the essay in the Vermont Law School’s online Journal of Environmental Law; and a free Public Justice

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-64671854615817531512011-01-11T10:05:00.000-05:002011-01-11T10:05:58.583-05:002011 Lavender Law Career Fair and Conference Registration Now Open

The National LGBT Bar Association’s 2011 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair is being held September 8-10th at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles. Each year, the National LGBT Bar Association hosts the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair to bring together the best and brightest legal minds in the LGBT community. The three-day event draws over 1,200 LGBT attorneys, legal

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-92156826930155365262011-01-10T15:30:00.000-05:002011-01-10T15:30:13.778-05:002011 Loyola Patent Law Job Fair Registration to Commence

The Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held in Chicago each summer that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The 2011 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 at the Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-30576438106741301082010-12-21T11:10:00.000-05:002010-12-21T11:10:13.591-05:00The New York Bar Foundation's Trusts & Estates Law Fellowship

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-78355125345687116472010-12-21T10:47:00.002-05:002010-12-21T10:49:17.376-05:00The Nassau County Bar Association's Unemployed/Underemployed Lawyers Group

On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 12:30 p.m., the Nassau County Bar Association will host a get-together geared to unemployed and underemployed lawyers: You Are Not Alone! If you are currently unemployed or underemployed, you are in very good company. Join others confronting employment challenges at the Unemployed/Underemployed Lawyers Group, a new effort sponsored by the Lawyer Assistance

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-30369556839045528122010-12-21T10:25:00.000-05:002010-12-21T10:25:54.084-05:00NYU Public Service Job Fair Resume Upload Procedures

If you have previously registered for the NYU Job Fair, to be held in February, 2011, you must now upload your resume (and cover letter, when requested) to individual employers via the Job Fair website. If you have not yet registered for the Fair, you may still do so, although you are limited to attending the more informal "Table Talk" sessions during the fair (Table Talk can be a very

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-29010737853931796572010-12-21T09:59:00.001-05:002010-12-21T09:59:52.542-05:00The 2011 New York City Metro Area LGBT Career Fair

LeGaL, New York City’s LGBT Bar Association, is pleased to announce its Seventh Annual New York City Metro Area LGBT Legal Career Fair, to be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in Manhattan. The Career Fair will be targeted specifically to first-year law students in the New York City metropolitan area. The Fair will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a panel discussion on

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-39752771181627282562010-12-21T09:29:00.001-05:002010-12-21T09:41:13.825-05:00NALP's Fall 2010 Public Interest Employment Market Snapshot Report

NALP has released its first ever Public Interest Employment Market Snapshot Report, based on an online survey of public interest employers conducted in September. The report’s quantitative data largely confirms what previous evidence has shown: The economic recession had a serious, negative impact on public interest hiring, particularly in all areas outside of federal employment. And now, in the

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-66831259188424724392010-12-14T15:25:00.001-05:002010-12-14T15:25:42.276-05:00Network with the New York County Lawyers Association

Law students and lawyers are welcome to join the New York County Lawyers Association for a casual holiday get-together NEXT WEEK! Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Traffic Bar and Restaurant, 986 2nd Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Streets. The cost for this open bar party (beer, wine, sangria) for law students is $25 with a law school ID card at the door. If you are

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-58410343676728756432010-12-13T13:01:00.001-05:002010-12-13T13:07:31.461-05:00The 2010-2011 Ladas Writing Competition in Trademark Law

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-31663343505166333772010-12-13T09:45:00.002-05:002010-12-13T09:58:11.185-05:00The 4th Annual Touro Law Center Public Service Legal Career Fair

Touro Law Center will hold its 4th Annual Public Service Legal Job Fair on Tuesday February 8, 2011. The Fair gives Long Island public interest and government employers the opportunity to meet with Touro Law students and talk about internships and permanent jobs at information tables within the law school. Last year, representatives from more than 70 organizations and over 500 law students

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-73797587689049004512010-12-08T10:20:00.000-05:002010-12-08T10:20:42.336-05:00The New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting in NYC

The Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association, to be held January 24 - 29, 2011, is a great place to network, attend a Career Development Conference, and catch up on CLE credits. In addition, Touro Law Center will host its annual Winter Alumni Reception at a nearby restaurant on Thursday, January 27. To learn more about the Annual Meeting, go here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-85278247654938658742010-12-08T09:33:00.006-05:002010-12-08T09:42:32.634-05:00Grads: Workers' Compensation Board ALJ Exam Offered in February 2011

Here's an option for those with Workers' Compensation experience - become a Compensation Claims Referee. A description of the position from the Civil Service website follows: "As a Compensation Claims Referee, you would utilize legal research techniques, including various computer applications to render decisions on claims arising under the Workers' Compensation Law, Disability Benefits Law,

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-68911451715380612772010-12-08T09:27:00.003-05:002010-12-08T09:43:02.725-05:00The 2011 Rebellious Lawyering Conference

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-38822087674222157062010-11-22T10:26:00.003-05:002010-11-22T10:37:16.201-05:00New York City Bar Association "My First" Program: My First Deposition

On Tuesday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m., the New York City Bar Association is hosting a great program for law students (and recent graduates) which focuses on all of the things you need to know to conduct your first deposition. Employers look for practical skills when they make their hiring decisions and this would be a great addition to your resume and cover letter. You may register for this

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-12095077296074961252010-11-22T09:32:00.005-05:002010-11-22T10:06:58.573-05:00New Summer Job Application Procedures and Early Deadline for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

The New York County District Attorney's Office is changing its application procedures for law students interested in a summer job.In the past, applications for the Summer Internship Program were only accepted via mail. The Legal Hiring Unit now accepts applications for 1Ls and 2Ls (and part-time 3Ls) interested in a summer internship via an online application. The link to the application is here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-38304708073111298852010-10-27T10:55:00.003-04:002010-10-27T10:58:42.139-04:00Legal Employment with the Federal Government

Law students and lawyers may not immediately think of the federal government when it comes to employment options, but the benefits of such work are numerous, including challenging assignments that serve the public good, attractive work-life balance in the form of reasonable and flexible work hours, and the highest attorney salaries in the public sector. Seeking and applying for federal jobs can

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-24085144782494563872010-10-26T09:58:00.002-04:002010-10-26T10:07:05.418-04:00The 2011 Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellows Program: A Bridge to History

The 2011 Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellows Program: A Bridge to History. After a brief orientation in New York City, the Fellows travel in Poland for three weeks, during which time they visit Krakow, Warsaw, Oświęcim (Auschwitz), and Lodz. The Fellows will also be taken on a study trip throughout southeast Poland to explore the area’s rich Jewish heritage and meet with local Jewish and non-Jewish

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-55950061620163166612010-10-25T11:14:00.002-04:002010-10-25T11:17:06.677-04:00The 2011 Robert L. Carter Fellowship for Civil Rights and Racial Justice Issues

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-42034192916016796312010-10-25T10:39:00.004-04:002010-10-25T11:10:33.907-04:00CLE: Building a Successful Solo/Small Firm Practice

The New York State Bar Association presents: Building a Successful Solo/Small Firm Practice: Taking Steps to Achieve SuccessNovember 8, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.7.5 MCLE Credits: 6.5 Law Practice Management; 1 EthicsConcierge Conference Center | 780 Third Avenue (at 48th Street) | New York CityYou’re running a solo or small-firm practice. How can you make it grow and thrive? At this program

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-28022943410305724322010-10-18T09:52:00.001-04:002010-10-18T09:53:50.762-04:00International Law Career Fair at Fordham Law School

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-85968029500599207652010-10-04T15:08:00.004-04:002010-10-04T15:20:25.218-04:00NYC Bar Program on Labor and Employment Law

The New York City Bar Association is hosting a program on Labor and Employment Law: An Introduction for Law Students and Recent Graduates. This practice area includes employer/employee relations, discrimination, wages, child labor protection, and working conditions. At the program, panelists representing the management, government, and plaintiffs' perspectives will discuss how they entered the

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-74463603910670615052010-10-04T14:37:00.003-04:002010-10-04T14:56:13.043-04:00First Annual International Law Career Fair at Fordham Law School

The American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA), the International Section of the American Bar Association, the American Society of International Law, and the International Law Students Association (ILSA) are jointly hosting the First Annual International Law Career Fair at Fordham Law School in New York City on Saturday, October 23 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This excellent

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-56339954797002715602010-10-04T14:04:00.003-04:002010-10-04T14:30:52.019-04:002010 Elder Law Scholarship from The New York Bar Foundation

The New York Bar Foundation is accepting applications from students for the 2010 Elder Law Section Scholarship. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the 2010/2011 academic year and is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the 2010/2011 academic year

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-53034631680568828472010-09-22T19:32:00.002-04:002010-09-22T19:39:10.539-04:00In the Spotlight: Touro Law Center Revson Fellow Andrew Bernstein

The September 2010 issue of the National Jurist profiles Touro Law Center student Andrew Bernstein. Check out this great article here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-78152433205434207772010-09-21T10:37:00.003-04:002010-09-21T10:46:46.806-04:00Panel Presentation on an Alternative Career: Compliance

The New York City Bar Association Presents:Careers in Compliance: Consider the PossibilitiesThursday, September 30, 2010, 6:30 PMThis panel will provide practicing attorneys and newly admitted attorneys with information about the wide variety of compliance positions available in the legal marketplace. Attorneys from various industries, including media and financial services, will share

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-19327374110706026262010-09-20T13:58:00.002-04:002010-09-20T14:02:15.372-04:00HNBA - Prudential Fellowship Program

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful fellowship opportunity to a highly-motivated recent law school graduate. Through this partnership, HNBA will select a recent law school graduate to join the Prudential Law Department as the HNBA-Prudential Law Fellow. Eligible candidates are 2009

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-84030024556374283782010-09-20T12:45:00.002-04:002010-09-20T12:53:19.073-04:00Nassau County Bar Association Launches New Legal Career Center

The Nassau County Bar Association, the largest suburban bar in the country, recently announced its newest offering to Long Island lawyers — a Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the legal community. The new job board is available to NCBA members as well as all members of the public looking for employment as lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, office

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-9461434483471892472010-09-01T11:57:00.002-04:002010-09-01T12:05:27.927-04:00Touro Law Center Alumni-Student "Speed Networking" Event

Are you a little nervous walking up to someone in a professional setting and introducing yourself? Don't worry, most people are. This event, however, will help you overcome those nerves and let you begin to master important networking skills in an atmosphere which is supportive and fun. Additional information on how to RSVP will be annoounced as the time draws near. We hope you attend! (If you

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-35303680717611579272010-08-31T11:46:00.003-04:002010-08-31T11:54:06.165-04:00Registration is Open for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference

Registration for the Equal Justice Works 2010 Conference and Career Fair has opened! On October 22 and 23, over 1,000 students and law school professionals will come together for the opportunity to meet with more than 130 public interest employers, practitioners, and leaders. Student / Graduate Registration: Students and graduates may begin applying for posted positions and registering to attend

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-9667649372019212592010-08-31T09:11:00.004-04:002010-08-31T09:44:27.747-04:00Unemployed/Underemployed Lawyers Group at the Nassau County Bar Association

On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., the Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association will sponsor a meeting of the Unemployed/ Underemployed Lawyers Group, a new effort by the LAP Committee. There is no fee to participate, and an optional buffet lunch is available at a modest cost. Go here for scheduling and contact information.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-60431552538794429982010-08-31T09:05:00.003-04:002010-08-31T09:10:22.975-04:00Nassau County Bar Association Opens Career Center

In response to the overwhelming need to help its members find employment, and to help employers find new employees, the Nassau County Bar Association has launched a new Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the legal industry in the tri-state area. Job seekers and employers can create accounts to manage their job and applicant searches, post and view

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-75136040511661762002010-08-30T16:29:00.004-04:002010-08-30T16:32:21.258-04:00Open House at New York City Legal Services

(Click on the image to make it larger.) The November 13th Open House is an opportunity to discuss employment, fellowship and internship opportunities at Legal Services NYC. It is open to public interest law student groups. Leadership from the various Legal Services offices will attend the event, and there will be staff presentations about their vital work and innovative projects.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-86407377426626431622010-08-30T14:45:00.004-04:002010-08-30T16:05:53.774-04:00Appellate Division, Second Department, to Sit in Nassau County Supreme Court

This is a great opportunity for students (and alums) to see the Appellate Division in action.On Tuesday September 7, the Second Department will be sitting in Nassau County Supreme Court (100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, third floor). You should arrive by 9:30 a.m. As you never know who your might meet, business attire (or at least very nice business casual) is recommended.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-14889555494187140972010-08-24T14:54:00.007-04:002010-08-24T15:20:18.274-04:00Boot Camp for Law Students and New Lawyers (free for our students and alums)

Boot Camp: Basic Training for Lawyers -- Two-Day ProgramTuesday, September 14, 2010 1 PM - 5:30 PM Thursday, September 16, 2010 1 PM - 5:30 PM This is a free (Touro Law Center is a sponsoring law school entitling our students and alumni to attend this program free of charge - registration is required) New York City Bar Association Program which will address job search skills, communication skills

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-17262489906416460212010-08-24T11:41:00.006-04:002010-08-24T11:59:13.112-04:00PSLawNet's Resource Guide for Students and Alums

PSLawNet is a great resource for students and alums interested in careers in public interest and public service. The website has actual job postings (for internships, summer jobs, and post-grad jobs) and also an amazing searchable directory of public interest/service employers. You may find PSLawNet's brand new revised handout which describes the services it provides here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-41972039421162599132010-08-23T11:45:00.003-04:002010-08-23T12:00:30.717-04:002010 Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference

This is a great job fair and conference for public interest/service employment. Check it out.(Click on the image to make it larger.)

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-73883646494383288052010-08-23T09:20:00.005-04:002010-08-23T09:31:12.076-04:00Want to Practice in NYC? Become Acquainted with the NYC Bar Association

New York City Bar ProgramAnnual Welcoming Program and Reception for Law Students and Recent Law School Graduates Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30 PM There is no charge for this program. Register here.This event will introduce law students to the City Bar and provide a general overview of the many committees, services, and benefits their members enjoy. Lynn K. Neuner, Chair of the Executive

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-58065147067725381152010-08-23T09:14:00.005-04:002010-08-23T09:31:32.374-04:00NYC Bar Program for New and Not-So-New Grads

Please join the New York City Bar Association to kickoff the third annual First Thursdays Series – the monthly social events where attorneys can build their personal and professional networks. At this event, you'll meet fellow attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals while enjoying beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and the chance to win great door prizes. The First Thursdays Series allows attorneys to

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-49696221204147619232010-08-12T12:13:00.005-04:002010-08-12T12:19:58.963-04:0021st Annual Public Interest Career Reception

All students are invited. No reservations are necessary. Just go!(Click on the image to make it larger.)Please also join us for the Twenty-First Annual Public Interest Career Reception on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at the N Y City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY, between 5th and 6th Avenue (public transportation: subways-- 42nd Street on the B, D, F, V

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-13832365311091922342010-08-12T11:41:00.004-04:002010-08-12T11:53:41.420-04:00"I Know What You Did Last Summer!!"

Well, we don't know yet, but everyone would like to know!"How I Spent My Summer" is a great annual program sponsored by the Public Interest Law Organization of Touro (PILOT) and the Career Services Office.This year, Berg and Revson Fellows will talk about their summer 2010 internships: how they obtained them, what they did during the summer, and how their internships helped prepare them for their

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-51102344494275187122010-08-11T11:11:00.006-04:002010-08-11T11:29:02.573-04:00Take Law School Courses Which Make You Interesting to an Employer

In an unpredictable economy, it generally is a good idea to take law school courses which are interesting to employers and which make you stand out from the pack. Here are three courses which might fit your career goals.Corporate compliance (ensuring that employees of a company comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations) is a hot issue today and many large corporations seek

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-30114110209876321222010-06-24T15:56:00.001-04:002010-06-24T15:59:16.526-04:00Interested in Antitrust Law? A must-go-to Program by the New York State Bar Association.

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Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-71089505997373569882010-06-22T13:22:00.002-04:002010-06-22T13:56:28.546-04:00Federal Bar Association Program: Making a Transition in Your Legal Career

(Click on the image to make it larger.)To RSVP, email Lindsay Gaddis at lgaddis@farrellfritz.com by June 24.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-7003572744442430122010-06-14T10:40:00.005-04:002010-06-14T10:43:57.500-04:00Law School Scholarship Funds for Students Interested in Real Property Law

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce The Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship. One $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a second- or third-year law student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine Power Tharp–academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law. A

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-91724822659775065462010-06-10T09:55:00.004-04:002010-06-29T16:15:30.085-04:00Touro Law Center's Study Abroad Programs Blog

Touro Law Center has five study abroad programs: Germany, China, Israel, India, and Croatia. You can now follow the exploits of students and faculty in the programs through our study abroad program blog here.

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-16932690826119233692010-06-08T12:09:00.003-04:002010-06-08T12:20:26.846-04:00Loan Repayment Assistance for Prosecutors and Public Defenders

The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (JRJ) will provide 10 million dollars in loan repayment assistance to state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors who agree to remain employed as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. Equal Justice Works has estableshed a JRJ webpage, which will be updated as information becomes available. Two webinars have

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-4978055667778950202010-06-07T15:46:00.003-04:002010-06-07T16:11:48.517-04:00"What It's Really Like to Practice Law as a Woman"

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-32988702851373443682010-06-07T15:36:00.002-04:002010-06-07T15:39:40.103-04:00Government Employment Resources State by State

Here's a great resource brought to you by PSLawNet:State and Local Government Employment Resources by State

Touro Law Center Career Services Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423611975798739084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330130018443514712.post-37759989049237462432010-06-07T15:29:00.002-04:002010-06-07T15:33:56.472-04:002010 Lavender Law Career Fair & Conference

The National LGBT Bar Association's Annual Lavender Law Career Fair and Conference, on August 26-28 in Miami Beach, is designed to achieve a sense of community and inclusion for LGBT candidates within the legal profession's recruiting efforts. By participating in this career fair, candidates will talk directly to LGBT-friendly recruiters from law firms, government agencies, LGBT rights groups,

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