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Networking Club Events Determined!

Students and alumni: We have three wonderful networking events coming up on May 23rd in Atlanta, Orlando and Washington, D.C.!  In its third year, the Networking Club has been an extraordinary tool for students looking to work in the various markets we meet to discuss throughout the year.  Anyone is welcome to join these FREE events!  Just RSVP on Symplicity to reserve your spot! Atlanta

Atlanta:  This fun and informative Happy Hour & Networking Reception sponsored by Coastal Law and the Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers will be held on May 23, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fado’s Irish Pub in Atlanta, Georgia.  Contact Amber Williams, Career Counselor, at arwilliams@fcsl.edu for more information about this exciting event. 

OrlandoOrlando:  This much anticipated Happy Hour & Networking Reception on May 23, 2013 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at The Citrus Club in Orlando sponsored by Coastal Law and the Young Lawyers Section of the OCBA is always well-attended by students, graduates and local attorneys.  Contact Lisa Crouch, Career Counselor, at lcrouch@fcsl.edu for more information.

Washington D.C.:  This fabulous event on May 23, 2013 beginning U.S. Capitolat 4:30 p.m. features a Practitioners’ Panel followed by a Networking Reception at The University Club in Washington, D.C. sponsored by Coastal Law and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.  Students and alumni are strongly encouraged to attend if you plan to be in the D.C. area!  Contact Ellen Sefton, Director of Career Services, at esefton@fcsl.edu for more information.

Please make your travel plans ASAP in order to save on transportation and a hotel!  RSVP on Symplicity to each of these can’t-miss events!

Need Legal Work Experience

You can now earn up to 12 credits in clinics or externships!  There are a few spots left in theCounseling Summer Clinics for students who have their CLI clearance.

Please stop by suite 255 to pick up an application, apply on Symplicity under the Jobs tab or email Professor Ericka Curran at ecurran@fcsl.edu.  Hurry, there are only a few spots left!  The deadline to apply is May 10th.

Final Networking Club Meeting!

The final Networking Club meeting of the year before our big upcoming events in each market will be on Thursday, April 25th at 5:15 p.m. in Room 400.  This meeting will focusNetwork on “How to Work a Room” and will include a discussion on the Networking Club Receptions hosted in each city next month.  All students are welcome to attend Networking Club meetings and the end-of-year events in Atlanta, Orlando, and Washington D.C.!  Each event is sponsored by the Career Services Department in partnership with the local bar association.  Students who participated in Networking Clubs last year gained confidence in their networking abilities and learned how to translate those skills into legal experience and job opportunities.

Please be sure to RSVP for this final meeting on Symplicity (Events –> Networking Clubs) or send an e-mail to Lisa Crouch at lcrouch@fcsl.edu if you would like to attend this meeting.

Earn Credits while Gaining Valuable Legal Work Experience this Summer!

Summer credit-bearing Externship opportunities across the country are available NOW for students to apply to!  A few examples of externship opportunities include:lawyer

  • Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
  • State Attorney’s Office, 15th Judicial Circuit
  • Indiana Department of Natural Resources
  • Central Jersey Legal Services

Log onto Symplicity and click on “Jobs” for all the latest opportunities.  Act fast as deadlines are quickly approaching!  Remember to target your cover letter to an individual if a cover letter is required. 

If you are looking for job search help locally or in other states, don’t forget to schedule an appointment with us and be sure to take a look at the Document Library in Symplicity for other helpful resources nationwide.  Questions about earning academic credit in an externship?  Contact our office at careerservices@fcsl.edu to find out more.

CSD Curriculum Reminder

If you need full access to Symplicity, be sure that you complete the CSD Curriculum! This mandatory Curriculum should have been completed by your second semester of lawCurriculum school, but you always have access to watch the videos and take the quizzes on Desire2Learn.  This Curriculum will provide you with an overview of our services and resources, guide you on application materials and job search strategies, show you important details such as how to dress for an interview and much more.  Once you have completed the Curriculum with a grade of 7.5 or above on each section, you will be provided with full access to Symplicity. 

All First Semester 1Ls who complete the Curriculum by the deadline will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive 1 of 2 professional leather portfolios!  The deadline for First Semester 1Ls to complete the Curriculum is Friday, September 20, 2013.

All other students who still need to complete your Curriculum can log onto Desire2Learn to do so and send an e-mail to Tara Block at tblock@fcsl.edu once you have completed it.  We only automatically check grades for First Semester 1Ls weekly, so it’s important that you e-mail us if you are in another class and have completed your Curriculum.

In-House & Corporate Counsel Panel!

Are you interested in learning about in-house and corporate law?  Then don’t miss the In-House and Corporate Law Panel on Tuesday, April 9th at 12pm – 1:15pm in RoomCorporate 550.  Our panelists will discuss the structure of their legal departments, the variety of roles that in-house counsel play within a corporation, and their individual career paths that led them to their in-house positions.  They will share invaluable advice for anyone interested in working in-house, including insight on the market for recent graduates.  The panel will be moderated by Professor Katharine Hartland.  

Panelists:
Joanna Aman
Vice President and General Counsel, Suddath

Juan Diaz
General Counsel, Association Capital Resources

Jonathan “Tre” Dixon III
Vice President & Senior Counsel, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.

Robert Pinder
Senior Vice President and Chief Litigation Officer, Lender Processing Services, Inc.

John Price
Global Litigation & Compliance Counsel, CEVA Logistics

Stephanie Waidner
Senior Leasing Counsel, Regency Centers

Pizza and refreshments will be served.  RSVP on Symplicity today!

Save the Date: Washington D.C. Networking Panel & Reception

U.S. CapitolPlease mark you calendars to attend the DC Networking Club Event!

Washington, D.C.
Practitioners’ Panel and Networking Reception

Sponsored by Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

You do not have to be a member of the Networking Club to attend.  We would like to see everyone who thinks they would like to work in the DC metropolitan area at the event! 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Panel:  4:30 PM
Reception:  6:00 PM

The University Club
Library, First Floor
1135 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C.  20036
(202) 862-8800
Subway:  McPherson Square Station

Please make your travel plans ASAP in order to save on transportation and a hotel!

RSVP on Symplicity to this can’t miss event!  Contact Ellen Sefton, Director of Career Services, at esefton@fcsl.edu for more information.

Urban Land Institute Lunch n’ Learn!

Path to the Redrock Mountains in Snow Canyon - UtahThe Urban Land Institute (ULI) will be hosting a Lunch n’ Learn on Thursday, April 11th at 12pm in Room 365.  The ULI is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members.  Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.  This Lunch n’ Learn will provide an overview of the ULI and information about the benefits of ULI membership.  Attendees will have the opportunity to apply for one of five scholarships for a free membership.  Visit our blog for a complete list of panelists.

RSVP on Symplicity or send an e-mail to careerservices@fcsl.edu today!  Pizza and refreshments will be served.