Instructions to Interview with Army JAG on Oct. 6, at the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference at UCLA School of Law

The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) is the oldest and second-largest law firm in the world, with offices throughout the United States and overseas. The JAG Corps provides new attorneys with immediate legal experience, leadership responsibility, and exposure to a wide variety of practice areas. From criminal law to environmental and contract law, new attorneys provide counsel and legal assistance to Soldiers, retirees and their families, legal advice to commanders, and argue before the Army Court of Criminal Appeals.  The Army JAG Corps also hires second-year law students each summer to conduct paid legal internships all over the country and overseas.  3Ls and 2Ls who are interested in applying for the Army JAG Corps Active Duty positions or paid summer internships should click here for application instructions and contact Major LaJohnne White prior to the Conference at lajohnne.white@us.army.mil  to schedule an interview during the employment expo at the National Latina/o Law Student Association Conference on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at UCLA School of Law.  Good luck to all applicants!

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) will be interviewing students at the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012

The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.  NCLR will be recruiting at the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference to be held at UCLA School of Law from Oct. 4-6, 2012.  NCLR invites students to apply for an interview with a representative of the organization during the Career Expo, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the NLLSA Conference at UCLA School of Law.  For a list of available positions at NCLR, please click here.  Student interested in interviewing with NCLR should submit the following documents to Asaf Orr at AOrr@nclrights.org prior to the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (5-10 pages)

If selected for an interview, NCLR will contact the selected applicant directly to schedule an interview at the Career Expo on Saturday, Oct. 6, at UCLA School of Law.  Good luck to all applicants!!

Bet Tzedek to interview at the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference at UCLA School of Law on Oct. 6, 2012

NLLSA is pleased to announce that Bet Tzedek will be interviewing students on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at the Career Expo component of the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference to be held at UCLA School of Law.  Please see below for information about Bet Tzedek and for instructions about interviewing with this law firm.

 

Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by a small group of lawyers, rabbis, and community activists who sought to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof – Justice, justice you shall pursue.” This doctrine establishes an obligation to advocate the just causes of the poor and helpless. Consistent with this mandate, Bet Tzedek provides assistance to all eligible needy residents throughout Los Angeles County, regardless of their racial, religious, or ethnic background.

Please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Jenny Williams at  jwilliams@bettzedek.org to interview with Bet Tzedek.

Instructions to interview with Navy JAG at the 16th Annual NLLSA Conference at UCLA School of Law on Saturday, October 6, 2012

NLLSA Conference Career Fair Attendees,

The Navy JAG Corps will be conducting interviews at the upcoming 16th Annual NLLSA Conference.  For more information about our permanent positions and internship/externship program, please visit our website at: http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/index.html.  If you are interested in interviewing for a permanent position with the Navy JAG Corps, please complete the following steps BEFORE your attendance at the career fair.

1) Visit http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/apply.html

2) Click the “Phase One: Professional Recommendation” link at the bottom of the page

3) Click the “JAG Corps Online Application” link

4) Create a login account

5) Practicing attorneys = Direct Appointment Application; and

Law school students = Student Program Application

6) Complete the application and submit all required supporting documentation (letters of recommendation, transcripts, photo, etc.)

7) Email LT Tashinda Richardson (Tashinda.richardson@navy.mil) and confirm that you have submitted your online application.  She will schedule your interview at that point.  If you complete your application while at the convention, you can schedule your interview with a JAG Corps Officer on site at our exhibit at the convention.  However, in order to ensure yourself an interview slot, it is best to schedule your interview in advance.

Applicants interested in applying to the summer internship/school year externship program can find the application at http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_internship.html.  There is no interview associated with the internship/externship application process (only applicants for permanent positions will require an interview).    Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns about the Navy JAG Corps and our application process at the below phone number.  Thank you and I look forward to meeting you at the NLLSA Conference!!

Respectfully,

LT Tashinda Richardson

Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps

Deputy Special Assistant for Diversity

1322 Patterson Avenue, SE

Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066

(Office) 202-685-7257

(Fax) 202-685-5545

Please join the U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday March 21 at 1:30pm EST for information about career opportunities with the Federal Government!

Interested in Federal employment?

Looking for a position focused on civil rights, labor law, and/or health law?

Want to learn more about USAJobs?

Opportunities are Open at the U.S. Department of Labor nationwide!

Dear friends and colleagues:

I hope this message finds you well.  We invite you to join U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) leadership to discuss opportunities that are open at the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), both in the Washington, DC headquarters and nationwide.  We will host a free, easy-to-use webinar on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 starting at 1:30pm EST.  Please register at the following link: Webinar Registration

All current DOL job postings are available at www.usajobs.gov.  For additional information about EBSA vacancies, interested candidates should contact Crystal Jordan via e-mail at Jordan.Crystal2@dol.gov.

We hope you will all join us for this information session.  In the meantime, see more information below about the DOL and EBSA.

Best,

M. Lucero Ortiz

Special Assistant

Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor

(202) 693-6085

Ortiz.MLucero@dol.gov

Opportunities are Open at the U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor and its 16,000 employees work to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.  Under the leadership of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, the Department is committed to ensuring Good Jobs for Everyone.

Currently, several opportunities are open for recent law school graduates and young attorneys (starting at the GS-9).  In addition, there are summer student temporary (STEP) and student career (SCEP) opportunities for current 1L and 2L law students.  The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), one of the Department’s law enforcement agencies, will have several vacancies in the near future.  For additional information about EBSA vacancies, organizations or candidate should contact Crystal via e-mail at Jordan.Crystal2@dol.gov.

All interested applicants should visit USA Jobs and begin building their profile.  Potential applicants are encouraged to view tutorials on building a Federal resume, conducting advanced searches on USA Jobs, and tips on applying and using keywords available athttp://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Tutorial#icc

 

EBSA Mission

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  EBSA’s top priority is to ensure that pension, health, and other employee benefit plans are operated in accordance with the law.  EBSA is recognized as the guardian of the private employee benefits system.

 

EBSA Auditors

Auditors plan, conduct, and coordinate civil and criminal investigations/audits of moderate size single or multi-employer benefit plans, service providers, trust departments, and other financial entities having relationships and conducting transactions with the plans.  These individuals determine the scope and investigative approaches to be taken for each investigation/audit and are assigned investigations/audits that cover areas where there may be a high probability of significant findings.  Auditors work with the legal staff of the Department’s Office of the Solicitor (SOL) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in preparing cases for civil litigation and criminal prosecution and in developing documentary evidence.    

 

EBSA Benefit Advisors

Benefit Advisors provide technical information, guidance and assistance in response to the full range of written, telephonic, and walk-in inquiries from plan administrators, participants and beneficiaries, members of Congress, and the general public on the rights and benefits of individuals under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), etc.  These individuals advise participants, beneficiaries, and plan administrators in resolving differences about benefit eligibility by providing explanations of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and plan provisions and by conducting analyses of the facts in particular situations.  Benefit Advisors also plans and conducts outreach and educational programs and workshops designed to communicate rights and benefits under ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc. to employers and their employees.

EBSA Investigator

In addition to performing many of the duties assigned to Auditors above, Investigators determine the scope and investigative approaches to be taken for each investigation.  These individuals prepare comprehensive and well-documented investigative reports (including evidentiary materials and related documentation, work paper and financial analyses, problem identification, findings, citation of ERISA and related laws, regulations, interpretations, etc.  Investigators may serve as a witness for the Agency at civil and criminal court trials and may testify before Federal or State grand juries concerning facts and evidence developed during criminal investigations.

EBSA Employee Benefits Law Specialist

Employee Benefits Law Specialist assists and advises organizations and persons regarding exemptions, exemption policy, related legislation and enforcement.  These individuals represent the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) on various interagency task forces involving ERISA and national retirement income and health policy.  They develop and issue regulations, interpretations, and other guidance concerning the application of the provisions of Title I of ERISA, including provisions governing ERISA coverage, reporting, disclosure, fiduciary responsibility, claims procedures for pension, health and other employment based benefits.  Employee Benefits Law Specialist  assists and advise organizations and persons involved in all aspects of employee pensions and health care plan administration, including plan administrator and beneficiaries, insurers, and third party administrators.

EBSA Recruitment Coordinator

Crystal Jordan has been designated as EBSA central Recruitment Coordinator.  Crystal can assist individuals who would like to apply for vacancies in EBSA.  For additional information about EBSA vacancies, organizations or candidate should contact Crystal via e-mail at Jordan.Crystal2@dol.gov.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Opportunity with the Department of Labor–Applications due Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The information below is from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration:

The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) provides for formal periods of work and study while the student is enrolled in school.  The work performed in the SCEP must be related to the academic course of study.  The U.S. Department of Labor, the school, and the student complete a written agreement, which contains information on work assignments, schedule, etc.  Upon successful completion of the Program, students are eligible for conversion to the competitive service for up to 120 days following completion of the requirements of this program.   

This SCEP opportunity is with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), National Office.  The Division of Field Operations, Office of Enforcement (OE) is a major component of the EBSA.  EBSA is responsible for administering and securing compliance with Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  OE coordinates national enforcement policy with EBSA field offices and various governmental agencies.  OE promotes the protection of pension and welfare benefits under ERISA by ensuring a strong and effective national and field office enforcement program through: policy formulation; project identification and program planning; guidance development and implementation; field liaison, training, and field and project evaluation.

EMPLOYMENT/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizenship
• Age 16 or over
• Meet Department of Labor security requirements

To apply for this position, fax or e-mail a cover letter, complete resume, graduate degree transcript, and DD-214 (if you are former military).  Also please submit an SF-15, if applicable.  Please submit materials via fax to (202)693-8477 or email to gatesman.valerie@dol.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 31, 2011.  Please indicate the announcement number in your resume.

For more information about this opportunity, please click on the link below:

U.S. Dept. of Labor SCEP Posting

Student Registration Open for Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference, August 4-5, Minneapolis, MN

The 2011 Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference will be held August 4-5 at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Student registration is now open. Click on the link below for a brochure with all of the conference details and registration information.

2011 MMRC Brochure

The following is a link to register for the event: https://law-tcc-csm.symplicity.com/

Reed Smith 2011 Diverse Scholars Program–Applications due Friday, August 5

The following is information about Reed Smith’s 2011 Diverse Scholars Program:

Reed Smith has a strong commitment to diversity which has resulted in a firm in which diversity and inclusion permeate the culture.  Rewarding young future leaders for their efforts in the area of diversity and introducing them to the Reed Smith culture are two important goals of this program. 

The Diverse Scholars Program provides two $15,000 awards toward tuition for the second year of law school, as well as a paid summer associate position after completion of the second year of law school.  The program is open to first-year law students who have demonstrated excellent academic scholarship and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and community.

Scholarship applicants must submit a resume, a completed application, two personal statements, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a legal writing sample as part of the application process.  

Summer associate positions in 2012 are available in: Chicago; Falls Church, VA; Los Angeles; San Francisco; New York City; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; and Washington, D.C.  Applications must be postmarked by August 5, 2011.

Please visit the Diverse Scholars page located within the law students section at http://careers.reedsmith.com for more information about the program and to download an application. 

To learn more about Reed Smith’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://diversity.reedsmith.com/

I am pleased to present Reed Smith’s 2011 Diverse Scholars Program.  Reed Smith has a strong commitment to diversity which has resulted in a firm in which diversity and inclusion permeate the culture.  Rewarding young future leaders for their efforts in the area of diversity and introducing them to the Reed Smith culture are two important goals of this program. 

The Diverse Scholars Program provides two $15,000 awards toward tuition for the second year of law school, as well as a paid summer associate position after completion of the second year of law school.  The program is open to first-year law students who have demonstrated excellent academic scholarship and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and community.

Scholarship applicants must submit a resume, a completed application, two personal statements, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a legal writing sample as part of the application process.  

Summer associate positions in 2012 are available in:  Chicago; Falls Church, VA; Los Angeles; San Francisco; New York City; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; and Washington, D.C.  Applications must be postmarked by August 5, 2011.

For your convenience I have attached a copy of the application.  If you would like me to send hard copies, please let me know to whom they should be addressed.  Students may also visit the Diverse Scholars page located within the law students section at http://careers.reedsmith.com for more information about our program and to download an application. 

<<2011 Diverse Scholars Program Application.pdf>>
To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://diversity.reedsmith.com/

Opportunities with the Department of Justice–Applications Available July 25, 2011

The following are full-time and summer 2012 opportunities for rising 2Ls and 3Ls with the U.S. Department of Justice. Make sure to apply early!

The Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) is Justice’s recruitment program for entry-level attorneys, and is the only way Justice hires graduating law students.  Judicial law clerks, full-time graduate law program (LLM) students, and law school graduates in qualifying full-time legal fellowships are also eligible.  The first opportunity for law students to apply for HP is the summer before their third year of law school. This year, the on-line centralized electronic application opens July 25, 2011, and closes September 6, 2011.  Participating Justice offices and components will be listed at: www.justice.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hpparticipatingcomp.htm.

The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is Justice’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. Law students who have completed at least one full semester of law school by the application deadline are eligible to apply; however, the majority of SLIPs are second-year law students who work at Justice the summer between their second and third years of law school.  But the SLIP is also open to recent graduates between graduation and the start of a judicial clerkship or full-time qualifying legal fellowship. This year, the on-line centralized electronic application opens July 25, 2011, and closes September 6, 2011. Thus, current 1Ls (i.e., rising 2Ls) who are interested in a paid internship for Summer 2012should apply by September 6, 2011. Participating Justice offices and components will be listed at: www.justice.gov/oarm/arm/sp/spcomponents.htm

More information about Justice’s hiring programs, including volunteer internship opportunities across the county, may be found at the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) website at: http://www.justice.gov/oarm/

Grand Rapids Bar Association Minority Clerkship Program

Summer Clerkships Available! Application Deadline: February 14, 2011     Serve. Educate. Promote Justice. The Minority Clerkship Program (the “Program”) represents a collaborative effort between the two associations, to increase the number of minority attorneys in the Grand Rapids legal community.  By facilitating the placement of first-year minority law students in law firms, corporations, and public interest clerkships, we hope to increase the diversity of the West Michigan legal community as a whole. The Program’s ultimate goal is to provide qualified minority law students the introduction, development, and legal experience necessary to succeed in the Grand Rapids legal community, consequently the Program’s participants are given “real legal” assignments, opportunities to meet with clients and access to the professional experience of full-time associates and partners practicing law in Grand Rapids.  Though not guaranteed, successful students have been offered second-year summer clerkships and, more importantly, full-time employment after completing successful second-year clerkships.  The Program is open to first-year minority law students who have a connection to Michigan and an interest in exploring and residing in Grand Rapids. Applicants must have taken legal writing prior to participation in the Program since much of the student’s work product will involve written assignments.  Students who are currently in their second year of law school or have completed more than 30 credits prior to the start of the clerkship are not eligible to participate.  Deference will be given to those students who have a more permanent connection to Michigan.  As with any summer associate position, successful participants will be expected to fully participate in the professional activities of the law firm, corporation or public interest agency, and social outings, as well as balancing the demands of producing quality attorney work. Interviews will be held at the Michigan State University College of Law, 301 Law College Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1300, on Saturday, March 5, 2011, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding around 1:00 p.m. depending on the number of students interviewing.   Students who submit the application, along with their resume and transcript will be contacted regarding interviews by the Selection Committee.  Interviews will be held on a first-come first-interviewed basis.  In the event of an increased number of applicants, interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of Program administrators.  The interviews will last approximately 20-30 minutes. The program application is available for download from the Grand Rapids Bar Association website, www.grbar.org, at the following address: http://www.grbar.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=68. Details of the application process, including acceptable methods of transcript submission, are included on the application form. Alternatively, for students attending school outside of Michigan who are unable to come to Michigan on the above date, arrangements may be made to conduct an interview via video conference (please note that it will be the responsibility of the applicant to set up the video conference capabilities at his or her location). Completed applications, resumes, and first semester transcripts, must be received by Monday, February 14, 2011: Via Mail to: Grand Rapids Bar Association 161 Ottawa Ave NW, Ste 203-B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Or via E-mail to: karen@grbar.org Offers for summer clerkship positions will be extended beginning the last week of March, 2011.  Students will be expected to commit to participating in the Program 48 hours after an offer has been extended. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at connie.marean@alticor.com. Thank you, Connie Marean Chair Grand Rapids Bar Association/Floyd Skinner Bar Association Clerkship Committee