Tag Archives: 3L

Date Change in the 2013 Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan For OSCAR

The date when OSCAR judges can receive applications from third-year applicants is now June 28, 2013.  All online third-year law school student applications will be released to OSCAR judges on June 28, 2013 at 12:00 pm Noon (EDT).

Please keep in mind that the Hiring Plan does not cover applicants who have graduated from law school.  Judges may accept applications, interview, and hire law school graduates at any time. 

If you have questions about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact Jocelyn in Career Services.

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.

Diann Catlin **Exclusive** Presentation: Speaking & Presenting

“Often those who are at the top of their fields by way of education are slightly more uncomfortable in social situations. Networking events find many with sweaty palms andSpeaker tied tongues.” Speaking in front of small or large groups creates voice trembling and paused speech for some.  Does any of this sound familiar to you?  If you’d like to learn more about speaking and presenting, don’t miss this new presentation Ms. Catlin will be offering on Thursday, April 4 at Noon-1:15 p.m. in Room 505!  In this presentation, Ms. Catlin will teach students how to bring out their confident and relaxed persona while remaining highly professional and leaving a positive lasting impression upon others. She teaches the rules in a comfortable and easy to remember way so that the interpersonal skills you need will become easily embraced and practiced.

Be sure to RSVP for this unique presentation on Symplicity or send an e-mail to careerservices@fcsl.edu!  (Please note: this is a different presentation than the Dining Etiquette presentation sponsored by SBA.)

Learn about the Hot Topic of Consumer Law!

Hot topic alert!!!  The expansive practice of Consumer Law encompasses many areas of law including mortgage foreclosure issues, debt collection harassment, bankruptcy, predatory lendingMortgage practices, modification of loan agreements and other consumer-related issues.  Come to the Consumer Law Panel on Tuesday, April 2 from Noon to 1:15 in Room 450 and learn about this exciting area of law with our moderator, Chapter 13 Standing Trustee, Douglas W. Neway, as well as practitioners from firms including Rogers Towers, Sacks & Sacks, and more!  This is a great opportunity to learn about a growing area of law!

MODERATOR:

Douglas W. Neway, Esq.
Chapter 13 Standing Trustee, Middle District of Florida

PANELISTS:

Michael S. Waskiewicz, Esq.
Rogers Towers

Melanie Sacks, Esq.
Sacks and Sacks, P.A.

Eugene Johnson, Esq.
Johnson Law Firm, P.A.

Edward P. Jackson, Esq.
Edward P. Jackson, P.A.

Jerrett McConnell, Esq.
Friedline & McConnell, P.A.

Pizza and refreshments will be served to those who RSVP through Symplicity or send an e-mail to careerservices@fcsl.edu.