For more information, go to http://www.inta.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1300&Itemid=85
The competition is open to all students, practitioners, and academics interested in trademarks and trademark law. To be eligible to compete in the student category, authors must be enrolled as either full- or part-time law or graduate students. For students outside of the United States, university enrollment is acceptable. To be eligible to compete in the professional category, authors may be legal practitioners, business professionals or academics. No restrictions, such as level of experience or years in practice, apply.
The judges reserve the right to withhold an award in any year in which none of the papers considered meet the high standards of the award.
Eligible papers include both original unpublished manuscripts and published articles that are submitted to or otherwise come to the attention of INTA by Friday, January 16, 2009. To qualify, published articles must have been first published no more than one year prior to the January deadline.
The subject of the paper should be trademark law or a matter that directly relates to or affects trademarks, and the paper must be a product of the author's original thought and scholarship.
Papers will be judged according to the following criteria: nature, breadth, and timeliness of subject(s) addressed, originality of subject and of thought, extent of research and quality of writing.
The entry must either be in the English language or be accompanied by a translation in the English language. All papers must be typewritten. Please include a cover page with your entry that lists the title of your paper, your affiliation and your contact information.
Papers should be submitted to:
Ladas Memorial Award
Attn: Carin Diep
International Trademark Association
655 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017-5617
Funding for the Ladas Memorial Award is provided by the law firm of Ladas & Parry LLP and the INTA Foundation.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity Fellowship/Summer Associate Award
The Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity will provide a 1-year fellowship for a 2009 law school graduate to work with a public interest educational equity project or attorney of their choice in the areas of educational equity and opportunity. This Fellowship will be in the amount of $60,000 dollars for salary plus additional funds for benefits. A similar Summer Associate Award is available for a 2nd year law student in the amount of $1,000 per week for 12 weeks. Applications must be postmarked in accordance with the deadlines below.
Applicants will have:
• taken a course in Education Law or be currently enrolled in Education Law;
• be recommended by her/his Education Law Professor.
In addition to the above, applicants will submit:
• a proposal detailing a project to be worked on with a public interest organization or attorney which will enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students, particularly through legal means;
• the Fellowship Application; official Law School Transcript;
• Commitment Letter from project sponsor/attorney;
•Resume.
Project proposals should be attached on separate sheets. Applicants are responsible for securing a potential position with a sponsoring attorney/organization before submitting an application for a Fellowship. Sponsoring attorney/organization must prepare a Commitment Letter for submission to the Institute with Application. The letter must contain a brief description of the organization’s or attorney’s practice, structure, history and education law goals and activities, a brief description of the project on which the applicant will be assigned, and a commitment to employ the applicant in that position on a full-time basis, for a period of one year.
Fellowship completed applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2009. Finalists will be notified mid-February, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled mid-February. Final selection will be by February 27, 2009.
Summer Associate Award completed applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2009. Finalists will be notified mid-February, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled mid-February. Final selection will be by February 27, 2009.
Application packages should be mailed to:
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity, The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street Street, Suite 1530, Philadelphia, PA 19110.Attn: Sheilah Vance, Executive Director, IFEEO
Questions about Fellowships and Summer Associate Award, contact Cheryl Hardy, Esq. at info@ifeeo.org. For the full application, please go to http://www.ifeeo.org/id4.html
Non-Discrimination PolicyThe IFEEO is committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age or handicap.
Applicants will have:
• taken a course in Education Law or be currently enrolled in Education Law;
• be recommended by her/his Education Law Professor.
In addition to the above, applicants will submit:
• a proposal detailing a project to be worked on with a public interest organization or attorney which will enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students, particularly through legal means;
• the Fellowship Application; official Law School Transcript;
• Commitment Letter from project sponsor/attorney;
•Resume.
Project proposals should be attached on separate sheets. Applicants are responsible for securing a potential position with a sponsoring attorney/organization before submitting an application for a Fellowship. Sponsoring attorney/organization must prepare a Commitment Letter for submission to the Institute with Application. The letter must contain a brief description of the organization’s or attorney’s practice, structure, history and education law goals and activities, a brief description of the project on which the applicant will be assigned, and a commitment to employ the applicant in that position on a full-time basis, for a period of one year.
Fellowship completed applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2009. Finalists will be notified mid-February, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled mid-February. Final selection will be by February 27, 2009.
Summer Associate Award completed applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2009. Finalists will be notified mid-February, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled mid-February. Final selection will be by February 27, 2009.
Application packages should be mailed to:
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity, The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street Street, Suite 1530, Philadelphia, PA 19110.Attn: Sheilah Vance, Executive Director, IFEEO
Questions about Fellowships and Summer Associate Award, contact Cheryl Hardy, Esq. at info@ifeeo.org. For the full application, please go to http://www.ifeeo.org/id4.html
Non-Discrimination PolicyThe IFEEO is committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age or handicap.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
2009 Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Law
For more information, go to http://www.abanet.org/environ/committees/lawstudents/fellowship_home.shtml
The ABA Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law is designed to encourage disadvantaged or traditionally underrepresented law students to study and pursue careers in environmental law.
The Section’s work on environmental justice is coordinated with not-for-profit organizations representing traditionally underserved groups, other not-for-profit environmental organizations, and local, state and federal governmental organizations which provide placements for our summer Fellowship recipients.
Guidelines: Selected Fellowship recipients will have an 8-10 week internship commitment and will work on legal matters for a government agency or public interest organization in the fields of environmental, energy or resources law. Please note that recipients will choose the state they wish to intern in, but will not be able to select where or in which organization they will be placed.
Stipend: Each successful recipient will receive a $5,000 ($6,000 for New York Fellows) stipend in exchange for participation in the Fellowship program. The stipend does not cover travel expenses or include a housing allowance; these expenses are paid by the Fellowship recipient.
Qualifications: The Fellowship program is available to first and second year law students or third year night students from underrepresented or underserved groups, including for example, minority or low-income populations. It is generally preferred that you select the state where you are attending law school or have permanent residency status. Exceptions can be made, but preference will generally be given to those attending school, those who have permanent residency, or those who have a strong interest in the state that they are applying to. Students must complete and submit a Fellowship application in order to be considered.
The following states will be participating in our summer 2009 program:
California (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
District of Columbia – ELI (Deadline: January 31, 2009)
Florida (Deadline: January 30, 2009)
Georgia (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
Hawaii, Louisiana (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
New Mexico (Deadline: February 15, 2009)
New York (Deadline: November 17, 2008)
North Carolina (Deadline: February 16, 2009)
Oregon, Rhode Island (Deadline: March 3, 2009. This opportunity is open to Roger Williams Law students only. For more information please contact: Anthony L. Bastone II at abastone@rwu.edu.)
If you have questions about our Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law please do not hesitate to contact:
Julie M. Connell
Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
connellj@staff.abanet.org
The ABA Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law is designed to encourage disadvantaged or traditionally underrepresented law students to study and pursue careers in environmental law.
The Section’s work on environmental justice is coordinated with not-for-profit organizations representing traditionally underserved groups, other not-for-profit environmental organizations, and local, state and federal governmental organizations which provide placements for our summer Fellowship recipients.
Guidelines: Selected Fellowship recipients will have an 8-10 week internship commitment and will work on legal matters for a government agency or public interest organization in the fields of environmental, energy or resources law. Please note that recipients will choose the state they wish to intern in, but will not be able to select where or in which organization they will be placed.
Stipend: Each successful recipient will receive a $5,000 ($6,000 for New York Fellows) stipend in exchange for participation in the Fellowship program. The stipend does not cover travel expenses or include a housing allowance; these expenses are paid by the Fellowship recipient.
Qualifications: The Fellowship program is available to first and second year law students or third year night students from underrepresented or underserved groups, including for example, minority or low-income populations. It is generally preferred that you select the state where you are attending law school or have permanent residency status. Exceptions can be made, but preference will generally be given to those attending school, those who have permanent residency, or those who have a strong interest in the state that they are applying to. Students must complete and submit a Fellowship application in order to be considered.
The following states will be participating in our summer 2009 program:
California (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
District of Columbia – ELI (Deadline: January 31, 2009)
Florida (Deadline: January 30, 2009)
Georgia (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
Hawaii, Louisiana (Deadline: January 15, 2009)
New Mexico (Deadline: February 15, 2009)
New York (Deadline: November 17, 2008)
North Carolina (Deadline: February 16, 2009)
Oregon, Rhode Island (Deadline: March 3, 2009. This opportunity is open to Roger Williams Law students only. For more information please contact: Anthony L. Bastone II at abastone@rwu.edu.)
If you have questions about our Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law please do not hesitate to contact:
Julie M. Connell
Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
connellj@staff.abanet.org
Monday, November 17, 2008
Using the Holidays to Find a GREAT Summer Job
TWO TIMES!
Wednesday, 11/19
12:00-1:00PM, Kendrick Room 102
Wednesday, 11/19
5:00-6:00PM, Kendrick Room 102
RSVP Required
The Office of Career Planning will be presenting to students on tasks to work on over the Winter Break that will help them find a great summer job. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to http://www.usflawlink.com/ and clicking on "Events."
Wednesday, 11/19
12:00-1:00PM, Kendrick Room 102
Wednesday, 11/19
5:00-6:00PM, Kendrick Room 102
RSVP Required
The Office of Career Planning will be presenting to students on tasks to work on over the Winter Break that will help them find a great summer job. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to http://www.usflawlink.com/ and clicking on "Events."
Preparing for Public Interest/Public Sector (PI/PS) Day
Tuesday, 11/18
5:30-6:20PM
Kendrick Room 101
RSVP Required
The Office of Career Planning invites students who are interested in participating in Public Interest/Public Sector (PI/PS) Day in February to learn about timelines for applications and other important information related to the event.
Food will be served to those who RSVP. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to www.USFLawLink.com and clicking on "Events."
5:30-6:20PM
Kendrick Room 101
RSVP Required
The Office of Career Planning invites students who are interested in participating in Public Interest/Public Sector (PI/PS) Day in February to learn about timelines for applications and other important information related to the event.
Food will be served to those who RSVP. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to www.USFLawLink.com and clicking on "Events."
Working for a Judge: Applying for a Summer Judicial Externship
Tuesday 11/18
12:30-1:20 PM
Kendrick Room 101
RSVP Required
A career clerk and staff attorney from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and several USF students who have previously externed for California judges will share their perspective on the application process and what it is like to work as a judicial extern in various courts.
Food will be served to those who RSVP. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to www.USFLawLink.com and clicking on "Events."
12:30-1:20 PM
Kendrick Room 101
RSVP Required
A career clerk and staff attorney from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and several USF students who have previously externed for California judges will share their perspective on the application process and what it is like to work as a judicial extern in various courts.
Food will be served to those who RSVP. RSVP via lawcareer@usfca.edu or by going to www.USFLawLink.com and clicking on "Events."
BAMSCP: Bay Area Minority Summer Clerkship Program Application Now Available
Dear 1L's:
The Bay Area Minority Summer Clerkship Program (BAMSCP) has just made its application for 1L summer opportunities available. Application documents can be found at http://www.sccba.com/docs/cs_proj6.pdf, and we encourage all students that meet the criteria to apply. The program is a competitive one, requiring in addition to the application, a resume, a personal statement, and an evaluation from your LRW instructor. About 5-6 students from USF are typically placed through this program and all positions are paid.
BAMSCP places first year minority law students in summer jobs in law firms and other organizations. BAMSCP is sponsored by three bar associations (Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa) and students from six Bay Area law schools participate (Boalt, Golden Gate, Hastings, Santa Clara, Stanford and USF).
The following employers participated in the 2009 Summer Program:
Chevron Corporation
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Fenwick & West LLP
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel
Kazan, McClain, Abrams, et al.
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
The application deadline for this program is Wednesday, January 10, 2010 @ 3PM. Please note that due to the time sensitive nature of the application documents, we recommend that you begin preparing your application as soon as possible.
The Office of Career Planning would be happy to assist you with your application. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
The Bay Area Minority Summer Clerkship Program (BAMSCP) has just made its application for 1L summer opportunities available. Application documents can be found at http://www.sccba.com/docs/cs_proj6.pdf, and we encourage all students that meet the criteria to apply. The program is a competitive one, requiring in addition to the application, a resume, a personal statement, and an evaluation from your LRW instructor. About 5-6 students from USF are typically placed through this program and all positions are paid.
BAMSCP places first year minority law students in summer jobs in law firms and other organizations. BAMSCP is sponsored by three bar associations (Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa) and students from six Bay Area law schools participate (Boalt, Golden Gate, Hastings, Santa Clara, Stanford and USF).
The following employers participated in the 2009 Summer Program:
Chevron Corporation
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Fenwick & West LLP
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel
Kazan, McClain, Abrams, et al.
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
The application deadline for this program is Wednesday, January 10, 2010 @ 3PM. Please note that due to the time sensitive nature of the application documents, we recommend that you begin preparing your application as soon as possible.
The Office of Career Planning would be happy to assist you with your application. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
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