The USF School of law invites you to become a mentor for USF law students and join us for a night of networking at the
University of San Francisco's Mentoring Program Kickoff
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
5:30 - 6:00 pm: Registration and Hors d'oeuvres
6:00 - 8:00 pm: Mentorship Success Stories, Online Demo, and Networking
McLaren Conference Center
1st floor, Room 252
USF Main Campus
Free and open to all USF alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
RSVP for the Mentoring Program Kickoff: http://alumni.usfca.edu/s/1307/2Col.aspx?sid=1307&pgid=424&gid=1&cid=1110&ecid=1110
Come connect with old friends and make new ones throughout the USF community.
About Connections, the USF School of Law Mentoring Program
The law school's new online Mentoring Program connects USF students with alumni, faculty, and USF School of Law-affiliated legal professionals who provide advice and support throughout the law school experience and legal career. Students choose mentors who can offer expertise in areas of interest ranging from criminal to intellectual property to public interest law and beyond.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
3rd Annual Diversity Reception
Thursday, February 24, 2011
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bingham McCutchen LLP
Three Embarcadero Center - 27th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Price: *Complimentary*
Wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Join the University of San Francisco School of Law for its Annual Diversity Reception. Take the opportunity to catch-up with faculty, staff and fellow alumni who are committed to diversity at the law school and in the legal profession.
Generously hosted by Bingham McCutchen LLP. Coordinated by the Office of Career Planning, the Dean's Office, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Student Bar Association Diversity Committee.
Please email lawevents@usfca.edu to RSVP by the deadline of Friday, February 18th, or for any questions. Space is limited, so early RSVP's are encouraged.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bingham McCutchen LLP
Three Embarcadero Center - 27th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Price: *Complimentary*
Wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Join the University of San Francisco School of Law for its Annual Diversity Reception. Take the opportunity to catch-up with faculty, staff and fellow alumni who are committed to diversity at the law school and in the legal profession.
Generously hosted by Bingham McCutchen LLP. Coordinated by the Office of Career Planning, the Dean's Office, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Student Bar Association Diversity Committee.
Please email lawevents@usfca.edu to RSVP by the deadline of Friday, February 18th, or for any questions. Space is limited, so early RSVP's are encouraged.
Monday, February 7, 2011
NSBA Council of School Attorneys 2011 School Law Seminar: April 7-9, 2011
NOTE: NSBA is holding 15 spots with a discounted student rate. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis for law students.
The National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys has launched an effort to increase the number of new lawyers choosing to become school attorneys who represent K-12 public school districts. The Council is a membership group of approximately 3,000 attorneys nationwide (and 37 affiliated state councils) who have public school districts as their clients. Additional information can be found at http://www.nsba.org/ in the “School Law” section of the site.
On April 7-9, 2011, the Council will hold its annual School Law Seminar at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and would like to invite law students to attend at a greatly discounted rate of $75.00. Non-member registration for this two and one half day event is $810. Over 450 school lawyers from across the country will attend this continuing legal education (CLE) event, and this is an ideal opportunity for you to see constitutional law at work in K-12 public school districts.
The online seminar brochure is available at http://www.nsba.org/cosa2/law/2011/. Students should complete the registration online registration form and select “regular” as the registration type and proceed through the process. Student registrants will be asked to verify their student status and indicate the name of their law school in the organization field. On the page where it asks for credit card information, please enter Law11 in the box marked “special code,” to ensure the students receive the reduced rate of $75. The student registration code will be disabled when we have filled our registration. For additional information about this special registration offer, contact Laura Baird, Legal Services Assistant, at lbaird@nsba.org (703-838-6150).
If students are unable to attend, but would like additional information about school law, subscribe to the free weekly online news service, Legal Clips. Simply visit the Legal Clips website: legalclips.nsba.org.
The National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys has launched an effort to increase the number of new lawyers choosing to become school attorneys who represent K-12 public school districts. The Council is a membership group of approximately 3,000 attorneys nationwide (and 37 affiliated state councils) who have public school districts as their clients. Additional information can be found at http://www.nsba.org/ in the “School Law” section of the site.
On April 7-9, 2011, the Council will hold its annual School Law Seminar at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and would like to invite law students to attend at a greatly discounted rate of $75.00. Non-member registration for this two and one half day event is $810. Over 450 school lawyers from across the country will attend this continuing legal education (CLE) event, and this is an ideal opportunity for you to see constitutional law at work in K-12 public school districts.
The online seminar brochure is available at http://www.nsba.org/cosa2/law/2011/. Students should complete the registration online registration form and select “regular” as the registration type and proceed through the process. Student registrants will be asked to verify their student status and indicate the name of their law school in the organization field. On the page where it asks for credit card information, please enter Law11 in the box marked “special code,” to ensure the students receive the reduced rate of $75. The student registration code will be disabled when we have filled our registration. For additional information about this special registration offer, contact Laura Baird, Legal Services Assistant, at lbaird@nsba.org (703-838-6150).
If students are unable to attend, but would like additional information about school law, subscribe to the free weekly online news service, Legal Clips. Simply visit the Legal Clips website: legalclips.nsba.org.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
GET PREPARED FOR PIPS DAY!
To help students gear up for PIPS Day, Sat. Feb, 12, 2011, the Office of Career Planning has several programs planned for the week of Feb 7 – Feb 11.
PIPS DAY EMPLOYER PANEL: Wed., Feb. 9, 5:00 pm, 102 Kendrick
Hear from a panel of PIPS Day employers on how to present yourself well during PIPS Day. Get tips on how to distinguish yourself during the two components, Formal Interviews and Meet the Advocates. Learn about interview etiquette, interview attire, how to follow up after PIPS day and more. Food will be served. Please RSVP on www.USFLawLink.com.
TABLE TALK: An Introduction to Meet the Advocates, Thurs., Feb. 10, 5:00 pm, 104 Kendrick
During this job fair component of PIPS Day, legal employers are available for questions and information. These conversations are used as a recruiting tool to collect resumes and cover letters at the event and can lead to jobs. Many USF law students have obtained summer positions this way and you can too! Learn how to pitch yourself to an employer and find out about the “Do’s and Don’ts” of networking at a job fair.
DROP IN HOURS: Friday, Feb. 11, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, 230 Kendrick
Need advice? Have last minute questions? Drop by for answers to your quick questions! Get help with your PIPS applications, job fair strategy, interview protocol and more!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
When a Legal Interview Includes a Meal - How to Charm Over Dinner
Nervous about conducting a law firm interview over a meal? Wondering if you should order steak or seafood? Don't know where to put your napkin when you get up? And what do you do when everyone else orders dessert but you are on a diet? For great tips how to navigate a business meal, see this Wall Street Journal article.
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