Announcing NAWL's New 3L Mentorship Program!

• Attention 3L female students!
• Are you looking to grow a professional network and also receive practical advice as you begin the transition from law school to full-time practice? 
• You're in luck! The National Association of Women Lawyers is happy to announce its brand new 3L Mentorship Program in New York City!
• The 3L Mentorship Program creates an opportunity for experienced attorneys to provide professional advice, encouragement, and support to female law students beginning in their final year of law school and continuing throughout their first year of practice.
• The program is designed to foster the next generation of female attorneys by helping students to navigate the often-confusing transition from law school into their first year of practice. 
• How to register: Registration for mentees is now open. Registration for mentees will close on Friday, October 6, 2017. Interested students may apply online here http://www.nawl.org/e/in/eid=113
• The mentorship cycle will begin in October 2017 and continue through August 2019. 
• For more information, email NAWL's Member Services & Program Manager Kelsey Vuillemot at kvuillemot@nawl.org. 

Application Deadline Extended at Career Fair for Select Positions!

• Did you miss the prescheduled interview application deadline for the Conference & Career Fair?
• You're in luck! The deadline for positions with the organizations below has been extended to Wednesday, September 20 at 11:59 p.m.!
• Alaska Legal Services Corporation
• Farmworker Justice
• Federal Public Defender of Kansas
• Gideon's Promise
• Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
• Legal Assistance of Western New York
• Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
• Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel
• Network for Victim Recovery
• New Hampshire Legal Assistance
• Northwest Justice Project
• Philadelphia Legal Assistance
• Public Justice Center
• Southern Environmental Law Center
• State of Alaska-Office of Public Advocacy
• Wisconsin Judicare
• This select group of employers have opted to reopen their application window as they are still looking for more candidates to fill their interview schedules.
• Be sure to check out the registration and application guide to walk you through the process. Please remember that registration is a three-step process, you'll set up a profile, register for the event and then begin to apply to jobs and internships.
• Questions: please email careerfair@equaljusticeworks.org.

Advocates for Children of New York-Internship Open House

• Interested in education law and direct legal services?
• On Wednesday, October 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) will be hosting an Open House Information Session for law students interested in AFC’s Summer Legal Internship in Education Advocacy Program. 
• The Open House will give law students the opportunity to learn about AFC, meet AFC staff, hear from former interns and ask questions about the internship program.
• Location: 151 West 30th Street, 4th Floor. If students cannot come in person, they are welcome to participate via Google Hangout!
• To reserve a spot: RSVP to Harold Hinds at hhinds@advocatesforchildren.org. Students planning on attending via Google Hangout should RSVP at least one day in advance.
• Questions: feel free to contact me at hhinds@advocatesforchildren.org or Rohini Singh at rsingh@advocatesforchildren.org.
• Deadline: for the first round of internship program applications is Tuesday, October 9, 2016 at 11:59pm.

The Columbian Lawyers Scholarship Corporation, Queens County Annual Scholarship

The Columbian Lawyers Scholarship Corporation, Queens County Annual Scholarship

The Columbian Lawyers Scholarship Corporation is now accepting applications for their annual scholarships to be awarded in December 2017.

• Amount: The scholarships are generally in the sum of $4,000 to $5,000 for each recipient. There are typically (3) three scholarships offered each year
• Criteria: The award is based upon need, scholarship, and extracurricular activities.
• Requirements: Applicants must reside in Queens County. The student must also have Italian ancestry.
• Deadline: November 21, 2017.
• Application Requests: Please email laurie@rcsklaw.com or utilize attached application.
• Where to submit application: Please submit the Columbian Lawyers Association Inc. Scholarship Application and all supporting material to the to the Columbian Lawyers Scholarship Committee, Attn: Thomas J. Rossi, Esq., 42-24 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston NY 11363. 

Want to earn a $1500.00 renewable scholarship?

• Market.biz will be offering a scholarship called “Market.biz $1500 Scholarship".
• The scholarship is for $1500.00 and is renewable for each year you are in law school!
• How to Apply: Write an essay about any of these three topics:
• 1. How has technology changed the face of market research through the years?
• 2. The Impact of Online Market Research on Society.
• 3. Identify two poor market research techniques, and suggest how they could be improved?

• It should be minimum 1,000 words long. Use facts, medical advice, products, references - whatever you need to create a useful text.
• How to Submit: Send the PDF document to us at admin@market.biz with email title: “$1500 Scholarship Application”.
• Deadline: Before 30th June 2017 for fall 2017 and October 30th, 2017 for spring 2018 scholarship (also every year).
• Additional instructions and eligibility requirements can be seen by visiting https://market.biz/scholarship/

PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

• For the first time the Puerto Rican Bar Association, through its scholarship fund, will be awarding legacy scholarships in celebration of its 2017 Puerto Rican Bar Association Diamond Jubilee.
• Each scholarship recipient will receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) yearly until graduation. The scholar will receive Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per semester.
• Requirements: To receive the award, the scholarship recipient must be of Puerto Rican or Latino descent, remain in good academic standing, and enrolled full-time at an accredited American Bar Association Law School in New York State.
• Applicants must submit: An essay of 2,500 words or less discussing the importance of having Puerto Rican and Latino attorneys in the legal profession.

• Where to submit application: All applications, essays, and required materials must be submitted in PDF format to Stephanie Correa, Esq. at corresponding-secretary@prbany.com and 5 hard copies with 5 USB drives or CDs to Carmen A. Pacheco, Esq., 340 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201.
• Deadline: TWO DAYS AWAY. September 15, 2017.
• Additional instructions and eligibility requirements can be seen by visiting http://prbascholarshipfund.org/how-to-apply/

$1500.00 (renewable) Scholarship Announcement

• choosebestmattress.com is offering a scholarship called “ChooseBestMattress's $1500 Scholarship".
• The scholarship is for $1500.00 and is renewable for each year you are in law school!
• How to Apply: Write an essay about 1) "Tips to get A Good Night Sleep" or 2) “Correlation Between Mattress and Sleep”. It should be maximum 1,000 words long. Use facts, medical advice, products - whatever you need to create a useful essay.
• How to Submit: Send the PDF document to Richard: richardmorse44@gmail.com with email title: “$1500 Scholarship Application”.
• Deadline of submission: Before 30th October 2017 (Also Every Year).
• Additional instructions and eligibility requirements can be seen by visiting https://choosebestmattress.com/scholarship/

Summer Law Student Intern Program in Education Advocacy

Are you interested in experiencing a summer internship that will allow you to work closely with children?

• You're in luck! Advocates for Children of New York is seeking applications for their 2018 summer legal internship program in education advocacy! 
• In addition, AFC is also seeking spanish-speaking law students for its Summer Law Intern Program in Education Advocacy!
• Who is AFC?: AFC is a not-for-profit organization that works to ensure a high-quality education for New York City students who face barriers to academic success, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds.
• Interns will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of practice areas involving education advocacy including disability rights, civil rights, immigrant rights, mental health advocacy, charter school law, the school to prison pipeline, poverty law, and racial justice. 
• This unique experience will allow you to work throughout all stages of representation including case investigation, settlement negotiations, and administrative hearing preparation.
• Deadline: Second-year students are strongly encouraged to apply in the first round of applications due by October 10th at 11:59pm.
• The final application deadline for all law students is January 3, 2018,11:59 pm.
• How to apply: Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to summerlawintern@advocatesforchildren.org.
• Questions: Feel free to contact me at hhinds@advocatesforchildren.org or Rohini Singh at rsingh@advocatesforchildren.org.
• Below, please find PDFs for more details on AFC and how to apply.
• Spanish-Speaking Intern — Summer Law Student Intern Program in Education Advocacy
• Summer Law Student Intern Program in Education Advocacy

Attention Touro Law Students!

• Thinking about becoming a criminal defense attorney? 
• Want to better understand the consequences of our currents administrations travel ban policy? 
• Touro Law Center is proud to announce that alumni, Cory Morris, and Zachary Sega, a rising 2L, have written a terrific article in the Suffolk Trial Lawyer, which dissects the ramifications of the holding from Jae Lee v. United States, a case that focuses on the issue of deportation for noncitizens. 
• To read the full edition of the Suffolk Trial Lawyer, click on the below link! (Article can be found on pages 18 and 23).

Jae Lee v. United States: Immigration Consequences Trump Prejudice Prong of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Analysis Under Strickland

Reminder to ALL TOURO LAW STUDENTS AND ALUMNI!

• The Queens County Bar Association LGBT Committee in cooperation with the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York will be holding the third annual mixer/networking event for law students living in Queens and neighboring areas.
• The event will be taking place in TWO DAYS! On September 13, 2017, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
• Don't miss out on this wonderful networking opportunity!
• See attached flyer for more information.

Exciting Fellowship Opportunity in Albany, NY LGBTQ Rights Project at LASNNY!

• The Albany office of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is seeking a candidate ASAP to participate in the application process for an exciting fellowship opportunity!
• If the proposal is accepted, a talented new lawyer, committed to protecting and furthering the rights of LGBTQ people, will have the opportunity to lead an innovative project in the Capital District.
• Criteria: To be eligible for the fellowship, candidates MUST graduate law school prior to the start of the fellowship (September 2018). Candidates MUST NOT have held a full-time permanent public interest attorney position previously, or participated in any other major fellowship program (except EJW AmeriCorps Fellowship).   
• Salary: $44,368 to $50,184 DOE.  LASNNY is a unionized program with excellent health insurance and fringe benefits, generous holidays and leave time. 
• Deadline: September 17, 2017 - Applications will be reviewed upon receipt
• To apply: Please send letter of interest, with resume, writing sample, and three references to both Geri Pomerantz, Managing Attorney, at gpomerantz@lasnny.org  and Margaret Wood at mwood@lasnny.org
• To learn more about the Equal Justice Works fellowship see http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/post-grad/equal-justice-works-fellowships. 
• For more information about LASNNY’s proposed LGBTQ Rights Project, contact Geri Pomerantz at 518-212-3798. 

Boot Camp: Basic Training for Lawyers

• Looking for a great resource for your job search?
• The New York City Bar is inviting recent law graduates and current law school students to a one-day boot camp that provides pivotal career planning information and skill building.
• Whether you are seeking a job at a large or small firm, government or public interest organization, hanging out your own shingle, or not sure what your next step should be, these sessions will provide information that will help you achieve success.
• Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Fee: Students and Alumni of Sponsoring Law Schools admission is FREE!
• Questions: Please contact the Membership Department at 212.382.6665 or membershipservices@nycbar.org. 
• Registration information: CLICK HERE!

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR  CURRENTLY ENROLLED LAW STUDENTS 

• Attention all Touro Law Students!
• Thinking about heading out to California? Here is an opportunity to take advantage of a wonderful networking event.
• Thanks to the generous donations of sponsors, the 11th Annual National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys is pleased to offer complimentary registrations for the ENTIRE conference program!
• Location: Conference will take place at the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law located at 1 University Dr, Orange, CA 92866. The Gala Dinner will take place at Royal Restaurant, which is located at 1315 N Tustin St B, Orange, CA 92867.
• Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017, to currently-enrolled law students.
• Remember: Tickets are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis!
• For more information about the conference and registration, visit www.ncvaa.org.
• Questions: Please contact Teri Pham, CA, Conference Co-Chair at tpham@enensteinlaw.com

The AABANY’s Diversity Career Fair and Expo
- Looking to secure a Summer Internship or Post Graduate Position?

• The AABANY’s Diversity Career Fair and Expo will be hosting more than 20 employers from the public, private, and corporate sectors will participate, and 10 employers will conduct on-site interviews for positions for experienced attorneys, recent law school graduates, current law students, and interns.
• Deadline: please submit applications to resume@aabany.org by September 7th.
• The employers that have committed to participating this year, include all DA's Offices of the five boroughs of New York City; the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; the Legal Aid Society; the Sonia C. Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program; multiple law firms; and many more.
• Remember: This is not a random resume drop; any complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. 
• Requirements: Pre-Screening process for the employers conducting on-site interviews are available at this link.
• In the subject line, please list 2017 DCF Interviews, your name and the employers that you are applying to (e.g., “2017 DCF Interviews – Jane Doe – Kings and Queens DA”).  You must also complete an intake form.
• Resume Book: If you are interested in having your resume included in the resume books that will be distributed to all participating employers, please send your resume to resume@aabany.org by September 14th, and include "2017 DCF Resume Book" in the subject line.

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