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Date:
1/20/2012
Time:
12:15pm-1:10pm
Location:
1025 South Hall
Description:
OCP staff will provide interview tips* (MP3 file; authentication required) to LL.M. students in advance of the LL.M. Job Fair.
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Date:
1/23/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Federal court clerkships are found at both trial and appellate levels and deal with a wide range of subjects. In addition, there are a number of federal specialty judges and courts – bankruptcy courts, magistrate judges, and tax courts are just a few of these. Listen to* (MP3 file; authentication required) a panel of UMLS alumni describe their experiences clerking for federal judges in federal trial, level, and specialty courts and answer questions like: Why clerk? What is the different between clerking for an appellate judge and a trial judge? Is it worth clerking if I don't want to litigate? Can I obtain a clerkship if I'm not on Law Review?
Program Handouts (PDF files; authentication required):
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Date:
2/8/2012
Time:
12:10-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Listen to* (MP3 file; authentication required) Professor Joan Larsen, faculty clerkship advisor, and Beth Wickwire, OCP clerkship advisor, discuss the Federal Hiring Plan, outline the procedures for preparing application materials, and answer questions.
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Date:
2/13/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1025 South Hall
Description:
Students who will graduate in December 2012 who are planning to apply for post-graduate judicial clerkships should listen to* (MP3 file; authentication required) this meeting for important information regarding the timing and processing of their clerkship applications.
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Date:
2/15/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:15pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
OCS staff *(MP3 file; authentication required) will discuss clerkship letters of recommendation. This program will cover it all - how many letters applicants need, who to ask, what applicants can do to make sure the letters are the best possible, and the time frame for getting the letters written and prepared for chambers. We will also walk you through resources that you need to use in order to correctly process letters of recommendation requests.
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Date:
2/15/2012
Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:
100 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Prof. Mark D. Rosenbaum, chief counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union in Los Angeles, will be arguing before the 6th Circuit on March 7th in Cincinnati to challenge Proposition 2. Join us as MLaw professors help Professor Rosenbaum prepare with a moot! Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP by February 13 to kmrus@umich.edu so we can order enough food.
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Date:
2/21/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:15pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Hear* (MP3 file; authentication required) a panel of current 3Ls discuss how they selected judges, how they built their applications, and other tips from the law clerkships season.
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Date:
2/21/2012
Time:
12:10-1:10pm
Location:
132 Hutchins Hall
Description:
You are invited to join Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's Executive Partner, Eric Friedman, for a Q & A session over lunch on February 21, 2012 at 12:15pm. Zingerman's will be provided by Skadden. Eric received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and went on to University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has spent his entire legal career at Skadden, starting as a summer associate in 1988. An internationally recognized corporate attorney, he concentrates in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate law. He assumed the role of Executive Partner in April 2009. Eric will be speaking abou this career path and development, current issues that face international law firms, and answering questions on legal topics relevant to law students and young lawyers today. Students with questions to pose to Mr. Friedman should email them in advance to carly.appel@skadden.com.
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Date:
2/23/2012
Time:
12:00pm-12:45pm
Location:
1070 South Hall
Description:
Listen* (MP3 file;authentication required) to learn more about US Air Force JAG careers. There will be an opportunity to ask the presenter, Major Belleau, questions prior to the program. Students may request an informational appointment with Major Belleau through Symplicity beginning Tuesday, February 14th through Thursday, February 16th.
*Although the United States Armed Foreces have recently revised their employment policies and practices (specifically, through the repel of Don't Ask, Don't Tell), their policies continue to discriminate on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Current federal law, however, effectively prevents the Law School from applying its anti-discrimination policy to military recruiters, including those for the Judge Advocate General Corps. The fact that military recruiters are here in no way reflects the Law School's endorsement of their discriminatory employment practices.
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Date:
3/6/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
State court clerkships are found at both trial and appellate levels and deal with a wide range of subjects: everything from contract and tort disputes to divorce, custody, and probate issues. Often overlooked by students in the clerkship hunt, most legal disputes in the U.S. are handled in state courts, and these clerkships provide excellent educational and mentoring experiences. Listen to* (MP3 file; authentication required) a panel of UMLS alumni describe their experiences clerking for judges in state trial, appellate and speciality courts.
Panelists:
Rebecca Cohen
Erin Dougherty
Andrew Chiang
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Date:
3/8/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Listen* (MP3 file; authentication required) to members of the State Bar of Michigan Law Practice Management and Legal Administrator's Section address students on the issue of starting your own practice. Panelists: Rebecca Simpkins and Elizabeth Joliffe (UMLS '89)
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Date:
3/12/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Watch* (MP4 video; authentication required) Michael Sachs, '98, and Sonya Som of Major, Lindsey & Africa Legal Search Consultants, will provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers in Chicago during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program. View presentation slides* (PDF; authentication required).
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Date:
3/12/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:00pm
Location:
120 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Listen to* (MP3 file: authenication required) Jim Wilber of Altman Weil, the premier legal consulting firm, will discuss the changing law firm business model, alternatives to traditional law firms, and what clients perceive as valuable and for which they are willing to pay law firms.
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Date:
3/13/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Carol Kanarek, '79, a renowned consultant on the New York City legal market, will provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.
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Date:
3/13/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1070 South Hall
Description:
Lt. Celena Burkhart* (MP3 file; authentication required) will speak to students interested in the Navy JAG Corp in advance of the upcoming spring application deadline of March 16th.
*Although the United States Armed Forces have recently revised their employment policies and practices (specifically, through the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”), their policies continue to discriminate on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Current federal law, however, effectively prevents the Law School from applying its anti-discrimination policy to military recruiters, including those for the Judge Advocate General Corps. The fact that military recruiters are here in no way reflects the Law School’s endorsement of their discriminatory employment practices.
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Date:
3/15/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1020 South Hall
Description:
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Date:
3/19/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Richard Kolodny* (MP3 file; authentication required), '81, a renowned consultant on the Los Angeles legal market, will provide information useful to students interested in interviewing with employers in California during Early Interview Week and the Fall Interview Program.
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Date:
3/20/2012
Time:
12:15pm-1:10pm
Location:
100 Hutchins Hall
Description:
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Date:
3/23/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:30pm
Location:
1025 South Hall
Description:
This is a student-led roundtable talk with 3Ls who applied for clerkships last season. 2Ls: bring your questions about application strategies, how to make a list of judges, choosing a writing sample, interview and acceptance protocol, etc. Lunch will be provided - please RSVP to sindling@umich.edu by Monday, March 19, 2012.
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Date:
3/26/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
100 Hutchins Hall
Description:
This panel will include Professors Nick Bagley and Jill Horwitz; Gary Benjamin, an attorney at Michigan Legal Services; and Ryan Sullivan, an attorney at Michigan Consumers for Healthcare. Alison E. Hirschel, Director - Michigan Elder Justice Initiative and Elder Law Attorney - Michigan Poverty Law Program, will serve as the moderator. Lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored by Michigan Consumers for Health Care and Michigan Health Law Organization and the Public Interest/Public Service Program.
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Date:
3/28/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
138 Hutchins Hall
Description:
Keith Wetmore*, '80, Chair of Morrison & Foerster, will discuss "Legal Industry in Recovery: "The New Normal," "Death of the Billable Hour," and Other Fantasies".
*MP3 format; authentication required.
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Date:
4/4/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:15pm
Location:
1020 South Hall
Description:
OCP staff * (MP3 file; authentication required) will give a demonstration of the federal OSCAR application system for students planning to apply for 2013 post-graduate clerkships. View program slides (PDF document; authentication required).
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Date:
4/10/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1025 South Hall
Description:
Students applying for judicial clerkships should take this opportunity to introduce themselves to the faculty assistants behind the letters of recommendation. Light refreshments will be served.
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Date:
4/11/2012
Time:
12:00pm-1:30pm
Location:
Michigan Union, Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)
Description:
Please join the MLaw Public Interest Community for The Public Service Send-Off. The program, including remarks from Laurel Dumont ('05) will start at 12:20pm. Where: Pendleton Room (2nd Floor) of the Michigan Union. What: A celebration of students who completed the Pro Bono Pledge, 1Ls and 2Ls who will be working in public service this summer, and 3Ls who will be working in public service post-graduation. A buffet lunch will be served. Please RSVP by April 1st to Katie ( kmrus@umich.edu) and include your full name, year, and the name/location of the organization/agency where you will be working OR your primary interest area(s) if you're not sure yet. Space is limited so please RSVP early!
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Date:
4/12/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1020 South Hall
Description:
Listen* (MP3 file; authentication required) to Laura Scott to learn about entry-level (Honors Attorney) hiring and summer paid (and non-paid) internships with the federal government. Deadlines for most Honors and paid summer programs are typically very early in the fall semester. Now's the time to start planning for your application. This program will discuss the applications process, including what you need to do this summer! View presentation slides (PDF document- authentication required).
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Date:
4/16/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1225 South Hall
Description:
Our panelists* (MP3 file; authentication required) will discuss the "do's" and "don'ts" of judicial clerkships and internships. Panelists will share tips on how to have a successful clerkship, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to make the most of this unique and prestigious experience. Panelists: Maria Jhai and Michael Huston.
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Date:
4/17/2012
Time:
12:10pm-1:10pm
Location:
1020 South Hall
Description:
Students applying for 2013 post-graduate judicial clerkships should attend this meeting. We will re-cap important details* (MP3 file; authentication required) of the application process and give specific dates and tasks they will need to know for the upcoming summer. Also, 2L students who have not yet committed but are THINKING about pursuing a judicial clerkship are advised to attend. View Time Line Handout* (PDF document; authentication required) and Bulk Mailing Handout* (PDF document; authentication required) from program.
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