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LAST DAYS TO NOMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE STUDENT OF THE YEAR | 4.25

by | Apr 23, 2021 | Career Services, Public Service, Succeed

The Public Service Advisory Board and the Career Center are soliciting nominations for the Public Service Student of the Year Award. This award is presented to the graduating J.D. student who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to pro bono and public service while at WashULaw.   

To nominate a 3L who you feel meets the requirements, please fill out this nomination form. Nominations are due by Sunday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST.  If you have questions about the nomination or selection process, please contact the Career Center.

3LS, PRO BONO HOURS DUE TOMORROW| 4.25

by | Apr 23, 2021 | Career Services, Public Service, Succeed

Graduation is right around the corner! This is a reminder that you must log all your pro bono hours, tomorrow, Sunday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST in order to receive proper recognition for your pro bono hours. While this is not mandatory for graduation, it may be required in order to:

  • meet your bar requirements,
  • fulfill the pro bono pledge, or
  • earn the Pro Bono Pledge Award or Dean’s Service Award

Please follow the instructions found in the Pro Bono Pledge Guide when logging your pro bono hours. If you have any issues, reach out to the Career Center at lawcareers@wustl.edu or email psabwustl@gmail.com.

3LS, PRO BONO HOURS DUE | 4.25

by | Apr 20, 2021 | Career Services, Public Service, Succeed

Graduation is right around the corner! This is a reminder that you must log all your pro bono hours by Sunday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST in order to receive proper recognition for your pro bono hours. While this is not mandatory for graduation, it may be required in order to:

  • meet your bar requirements,
  • fulfill the pro bono pledge, or
  • earn the Pro Bono Pledge Award or Dean’s Service Award

Please follow the instructions found in the Pro Bono Pledge Guide when logging your pro bono hours. If you have any issues, reach out to the Career Center at lawcareers@wustl.edu or email psabwustl@gmail.com.

NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD | 4.25

by | Apr 20, 2021 | Career Services, Public Service, Succeed

The Public Service Advisory Board and the Career Center are soliciting nominations for the Public Service Student of the Year Award. This award is presented to the graduating J.D. student who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to pro bono and public service while at WashULaw.   

To nominate a 3L who you feel meets the requirements, please fill out this nomination form. Nominations are due by Sunday, April 25 at 11:59 PM CST.  If you have questions about the nomination or selection process, please contact the Career Center.

APPLY TO THE 2022 BAKER DONELSON DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP! | 5.31

by | Apr 16, 2021 | Career Services, Professional Development, Succeed

The 2022 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship application is now available!  Three diverse rising 2L law students will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2022 in one of Baker Donelson’s offices. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000, which will be paid prior to the student’s third year of law school, to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit their website.

The application deadline is May 31st. Click here to register.

ATTEND SPRING 2021 FIRM & ORGANIZATION NETWORKING EVENTS | UPDATED 4.9

by | Apr 9, 2021 | Career Services, Jobs, Professional Development, Succeed

Set yourself apart by attending employer events. Stay tuned with which firms will hold a single workshop or a series. Pertinent details, including RSVP information, times, and more, is all in Symplicity. Review it often!

EVENTS IN MID-APRIL

4.12.21 | 2:00-3:00pm CT | O’Melveny | Life as a Big Law Associate

4.13.21 | 5:00-6:00pm | Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP |Life at a Leading Law Firm | RSVP

4.13.21 | 12:00-12:45pm | Case Studies with Kirkland Ellis | Specialty Practice Groups | Register

4.13.21 | 12:00-1:00pm ET| Benesch | Register by April 12

4.13.21 | 4:00-5:00pm CT | Chapman and Cutler LLP | Women in Finance Law Panel | RSVP

4.14.21 | 6:00-7:15pm ET | 1L Arnold & Porter Series | BLAC | Register

4.14.21 | 6:30-7:30pm ET| Benesch | Register by April 12

4.16.21 | 12:00-1:15pm ET | 1L Arnold & Porter Series | First Gen. Professionals | Register

1L MENTORING PROGRAM | HOLLAND KNIGHT | 4.16

by | Apr 9, 2021 | Career Services, Professional Development, Succeed

Get to know Florida’s legal market from experts working in the field. Holland and Knight law firm offers 1L students the opportunity for mentoring.

Selected students will be matched with a Holland & Knight attorney mentor who will provide them with insight into the legal profession and how to connect with the Tampa legal community. This flexible program allows mentors and mentees to choose when and how to stay connected with one another – whether through Zoom, emails or phone calls.

DETAILS:

  • Sign up here
  • Deadline: April 16th

Join the National Food Law Student Network Executive Board | 4.12

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Career Services, Professional Development, Succeed

Do you have an interest in food policy? The National Food Student Network is will hold an information session to outline opportunities within their organization on Monday, April 12th at 7:00pm CT. Specifically, they are interested in students joining their executive board. Join the information session to learn more!

Event Details:

WHO: Students interested in leadership opportunities in food law & policy! 

WHAT: National Food Law Student Network 2021-2022 Executive Board Informational Session

WHEN: Monday, April 12th, 7 PM CT  

WHERE: Zoom – Register here

Access the Executive Board Application here

Link to email from FLSN about Info Session

QUESTIONS? Contact foodlawstudentnetwork@gmail.com