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January 29, 2008

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Upcoming Programs: 

·         Kimm Walton Seminar “Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams” (Wed., Feb. 13, Auditorium)

Spring Recruitment Resume Collects:

·         NEW:  Arnold, Caruso, Green & Belazis, Ltd, 2L/3L/4L (Toledo, OH)

·         Federal Trade Commission, East Central Region-2L Preferred (Cleveland, OH)

·         Grand Rapids/Floyd Skinner Bar Associations Minority Clerkship Program-1L (Western Michigan)

Pro Bono Program Update (May/August 2008 grads- please read)

Law Student Apartment Exchange Now Online

Toledo Bar Association Minority Law Student Clerkship Program: Deadline 02/01/08

Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship Deadline: Deadline 02/01/08

This Week’s “Hot Job(s)”: U.S. Election Assistance Commission; The White House Internship Program

Please make plans to join us for the Kimm Walton Seminar “Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams” on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Auditorium from 11:45 – 1:00.  (Pizza will be provided)  

o        A special Q&A session with Ms. Walton will take place immediately following the program.   (RSVP required- jessica.mehl@utoledo.edu)

o        In addition, we will show a video re-play of the seminar in the Auditorium from 4:45 – 6:00 for evening program students.

Kimm Walton is the author of numerous books and articles, including the new second edition of Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams, What Law School Didn’t Teach You…But You Really Need to Know, America’s Greatest Places to Work With a Law Degree, and The Best of The Job Goddess.  She is a renowned motivational speaker, lecturing at law schools nationwide.  She is also the author of Law in a Flash, one of the country’s most popular law school study aids. Ms. Walton received her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio

Spring Recruitment Resume Collects:

(Submit materials to LCS in hard copy by the date specified)

Resume Collect Participation Procedures:

Employers that are not able to visit UT Law’s campus request that the Career Services Office collect resumes from eligible students. The application materials collected from students are then forwarded in one package to the employer.

Employers establish candidate criteria and indicate whether it is preferred (indicating there may be flexibility in the candidates an employer is willing to consider) or required (meaning only persons with those qualifications can apply). These preferences are noted on the resume collect schedule above.

If you meet the stated criteria, and would like to submit your application materials for the Resume Collect program, you will need to do the following:

1. Have a sample resume and cover letter reviewed by Law Career Services.
2. Gather the requested materials for EACH employer you wish to apply to, and submit those materials along with a Resume Collect Cover Sheet to the Law Career Services Office by the date noted.

Pro Bono Program Update:

Attention May 2008 Grads— If you are interested in the opportunity to earn a Pro Bono Commendation before you graduate, please stop in to the Law Career Services Office and talk with Jessica. 

We will award a Pro Bono Commendation to all May/August 2008 grads that have performed 40 hours of volunteer legal work throughout their law school years.  (8 hours of Clinic/Externship work can be used toward the 40 hours total required). 

The Pro Bono Commendation will be listed in the graduation booklet this year, and there will be a special reception honoring all past and present Pro Bono Commendation recipients on March 20, 2008.

For all other students, the requirement will remain 30 hours per semester.

Law Student Apartment Exchange Now Online:

The NALP Apartment Exchange is at www.nalpexchange.org.  This is a terrific resource for students to find out-of-town summer housing or to sublet their places.

Toledo Bar Association Minority Law Student Clerkship Program: Deadline 02/01/08

The TBA will sponsor a Minority Clerkship Program in which first year minority law school students will have the opportunity to work as a summer associate in a local law firm, corporate legal department, court, or public sector institution.  The program is open to law students at the University of Toledo College of Law and law students who are Toledo, OH residents but attend law school outside of the area. 

Applications forms are available in the Law Career Services Office and must be completed and returned to the Toledo Bar Association by Friday, Feb. 1^st. 

Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship Deadline: Deadline 02/01/08

The Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship is committed to inspiring the best and brightest law students to pursue careers in child welfare law. Through the fellowship, students gain experience and insight into the field and provide much needed services to various child welfare offices specializing in representing children, parents, and social service agencies. After attending a three-day training session at the end of May at the University of Michigan Law School, Fellows spend at least ten weeks at their placements.  Application Deadline is Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.

For more details and an application form, please visit: http://www.law.umich.edu/centersandprograms/clinical/calc/Bergstrom/Pages/summerfellowship.aspx.  Applications are also available in the Law Career Services Office.

This Week’s “Hot Job(s)”:

LAW CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

www.eac.gov

Submit by Mail and Delivery:

Tamar Nedzar, Esq.

United States Election Assistance Commission

1225 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1100

Washington, DC  20005

202-566-3100

Submit by Email: tnedzar@eac.gov

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM:

The Office of General Counsel seeks 1Ls and 2Ls for 3 paid Summer 2008 clerkships.  2Ls and 3Ls are eligible for 2 paid clerkships in the Fall and Spring semesters.  Salary is $20 per hour.  Some flexibility is available concerning schedule, but clerkships are generally for 12 weeks during the semesters, and 10 weeks in Summer. Law clerks will conduct legal research and writing in the areas of administrative law, election law, and regulatory law; assist with legal drafting and editing; and provide general administrative support.

The U.S. Elections Assistance Commission is an independent, bipartisan commission created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002.  Among its responsibilities are operating the voting system certification program, and providing best practices and resources to election officials throughout the nation.  It also administers a national clearinghouse of information about election administration and maintains the national mail voter registration form.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

No specifics are stated.  However, strong research and writing skills and an interest in elections law, are a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

By Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 for Summer 2008, submit cover letter, resume, and short writing sample.  Interviews will be conducted in person (preferred) for those who can arrange to be in the DC area (at their own expense) or telephonically.  Hiring decisions will occur approximately 3 weeks after the last interview has been conducted.

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THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

www.whitehouse.gov/intern

Ms. Meghan Espinoza, Intern Coordinator

The White House Intern Program

1801 L Street, NW, Room 5060

Washington, DC 20507

202-456-5979

Intern_application@whitehouse.gov

Submit by FAX: 202-456-7966    

Submit by Email: intern_application@whitehouse.gov

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM:

The Office seeks 1Ls and 2Ls for approximately 100 unpaid Summer 2008 internships.  Internships are full-time, but part-time may be considered.  The Summer program runs from May 20 to August 15.  Placements are available in the following offices, some of which deal with legal issues (for more detailed description of each office, see website):  Advance; Cabinet Liaison;  White House Counsel; Communications; Correspondence; Domestic Policy Council; Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Fellows; Intergovernmental Affairs; Legislative Affairs; First Lady’s Office; National Economic Council; Office of Vice President;  Political Affairs; Political Liaison; Photo Office; Presidential Personnel; Scheduling; Speechwriting; Strategic Initiatives;  Travel Office; USA Freedom Corps; White House Management; White House Personnel; Visitors Office.  Beyond experiencing day-to-day operations of the White House, interns will enjoy a speaker series, tours, participation in community service projects, and various White House events.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong academic credentials, an interested in public service, solid written and verbal communication skills, a history of community involvement, strong character and leadership skills. 

U.S. citizenship is required.  Background checks and random drug tests are conducted.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

By Tues., Feb. 26, 2008 (Summer 2008), submit White House Internship Application (available on website) which includes request for list of 4 preferred placements, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation (send with application packet if possible).

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.