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September 8, 2009

 Contents:

Evening Hours

Upcoming Career-Related Events

Passwords for Job Search Related Resources

Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference: Student Registration closes Friday, Sept. 11

This Week’s “Hot Jobs”: 2010 Simon Karas Fellowship-Ohio Attorney General’s Office; Federal Government Positions with Upcoming Deadlines

Evening Hours:  

Our office will be open until 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:

Tuesday, September 22

Wednesday, October 7

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, November 4

Tuesday, November 17

Wednesday, December 2

Upcoming Career-Related Events:

Wednesday, September 9^th:  Panel Presentation on Call-Bank Interviews (All 2L/3L/4L Students Welcome)

A panel of 3L students will provide advice and information about call-back interviews (the second interview in the large firm fall recruitment process).  If you are a 2L involved in fall recruitment or a 3L interviewing for post-graduate positions, please make plans to attend this program.  

Location: 1006

Time: Noon

Wednesday, September 9^th: Chris Parker, Ethical Issues for Externs and New Lawyers

The Public Service Externship Program invites local practitioners to come and speak to externship students on areas such as: career paths, ethical concerns, current issues, etc. Law students who are not enrolled in the externship program can attend the talks as well. Seating is limited.

Location: Cubbon Moot Courtroom

Time: 4:15pm-5:50pm

Thursday, September 10^th:  Distinguished Speaker Series: Bruce Bailey ’70, "The Strategy and Psychology of a Lawsuit."

Location: Law Auditorium

Time: Noon

Friday, September 11^th: Opportunity for Students to Have Lunch with Prominent Alumni on September 11

Attention 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls and 4Ls:  The Dean's National Advisory Board is comprised of prominent Toledo Law alumni from across the country. The Board will be meeting here this week, and the alumni always enjoy the opportunity to talk with students when they are in town. We have alumni leaders coming from Las Vegas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and various Ohio cities.  This is your opportunity to ask questions about getting started in their areas of practice, moving to another location after law school, developing an expertise, and concerns related to current economic conditions. Lunch details are below.

Location: Auditorium

Time: Noon

Box lunch provided; please notify us of dietary restrictions.  RSVP by this Thursday at 9 am to lcs@utoledo.edu.

Monday, September 14^th: Public Interest Volunteer Opportunities Information Session, co-sponsored by PILA

Representatives from Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), the Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program, the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office will speak about volunteer opportunities with their organizations.  This is a wonderful way to learn about pro bono opportunities so that you can earn a Pro Bono Commendation.

Location: Room 1006

Time: Noon

Pizza Provided

Tuesday, September 15^th: The Life of a Prosecutor Program

Networking reception beginning at 4:00.  At 5:00, Julia Bates and Dean Mandross will present a program titled “Representing the People”. All students interested in a working as a prosecutor or considering a career in public service are welcome.  Please RSVP to lcs@utoledo.edu if you would like to attend.  1L’s welcome.

Location: Room 1013

Time: 4:00 – 6:00

Passwords for Job Search Related Resources:

Government Honors and Internship Handbook: http://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm

     Username: cookie

     Password: dough

Internships USA: http://www.internships-usa.com/

     Username: res

     Password: ipsa

Intercollegiate Job Bank: http://www.law2.byu.edu/career_services/visitors.php

     Username: jobbank

     Password: postings

Symplicity Online Career Management System: e-mail lcs@utoledo.edu and we will send you a custom username and password (1L’s eligible to receive a password after Nov. 1)

Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference: Student Registration closes Friday, Sept. 11

This Week’s Hot Jobs:

2010 SIMON KARAS FELLOWSHIP-OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

www.ag.state.oh.us/

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM:

The Ohio Attorney General seeks 1 3L, JLC or Recent Graduate for the 1-year Simon Karas Fellowship.  Approximately 30 applications are received each year.  Salary is $65,000 and includes the same benefits given to other State of Ohio employees.  The Fellowship runs from September 2010 through August 2011.

The Karas Fellow works with the State Solicitor, Appeals Section, and other top lawyers on the State’s major appellate cases.  These cases often stand at the crossroads of law and public policy, involving constitutional questions or hotly debated public policy concerns. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Strong writing and analytic skills are preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation by Fri., Oct. 16, 2009.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.  In-person interviews are conducted in October and November; telephonic interviews are not permitted.  The hiring decision is made in December.

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Federal Government Positions with Upcoming Deadlines: (review full details at http://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm Username: cookie, Password: dough)

2L Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines:

3L Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines:

The University of Toledo College of Law is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership and contracts. No differentiation will be made based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veterans status or the presence of a disability except as mandated by pertinent legal requirements.