Docket News - 08.15.07

ALL STUDENTS

New Face in Career Services
Some of you may have noticed a new face when you enter the Career Services Office. Kelley McCottrell is no longer with the law school, having accepted a position with Schnuck Markets, Inc. in their corporate headquarters. It is a great opportunity for Kelley and, though we miss her, we wish her well in her new position. We are pleased and excited, however, to welcome Colleen Murphy as our new Career Services Assistant. Colleen has been with the University for almost 10 years. For the last eight years she was working in our Alumni and Development Office and is thus quite familiar with the law school. Please stop by to say hello to Colleen.

August Career Services Upcoming Programs

• Aug. 23 - Preparing for OCI
• Aug. 29 - Missouri Bar Character and Fitness for 1Ls
• Aug. 30 - Interviewing Tips/Panel
  

Evening Students
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 5:25 to 5:50 p.m., Anne Hensley from Career Services will be available on the lower level of the law school outside Rm. 04 to discuss how the Career Services Office can be of assistance to evening students.

Missouri Bar Program on Character and Fitness and Bar Requirements for First Year Students

Law students in Missouri are strongly encouraged to file an Application for Character and Fitness Report as soon as they begin law school. One of the chief reasons to file early is that the earlier a student files, the lower the application fee. In fact, the first deadline for early registration for first year law students is October 1. On Wednesday August 29 at Noon in Room 303, Kellie Early, Director of Admissions for the Missouri Bar, will speak to all first year students. Please note that on this same date, the program will be repeated for evening students beginning at 5:15 p.m. in Room 303. Ms. Early will discuss the Application for Character and Fitness and the process for an early determination of Character and Fitness, as well as the Application to take the Missouri Bar and the numerous requirements that go along with it. We realize that most first year students may be unfamiliar with the various bar requirements or what subjects will be tested on the bar examination. Ms. Early will address all of these issues. It is for this reason that we require all first year students to attend this program - especially if you intend to take the Missouri Bar. Even if you are not sure which bar you intend to take, it is important to attend this program since the issues and application processes are very similar from state to state.

Four Part Etiquette Series

"Polish Your Professional Presence" is a four-part etiquette series presented by Anne Hensley. The schedule of programs, on four consecutive Fridays in Rm. 04, is as follows:

Professional Attire: Business and Casual Dress: August 31, NoonÐ2:00. Program presented by Brooks Brothers.

Professional Business Communications and Behavior: September 7, Noon-1:00. Office communication, email, phone, and business meeting protocol.

Professional Networking: September 14, Noon-1:00. Making an entrance, name tags, introductions, business cards, small talk. Social functions - guest etiquette, toasting, thank you notes

Dining Etiquette:- 80% of 2nd Interviews Involve a Business Meal September 21, Noon-2:00. Lunch to be catered by Chartwells (Attendance at two previous programs required, plus a possible minimal fee).

Pizza will be provided at the first three programs.

UPPER DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY

August/September Dates and Deadlines

The first week of On Campus interviewing starts on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Please note these important dates with respect to when resumes, cover letters, etc., will be due for the following weeks of on campus interviews:

Thursday, Aug. 23 (noon) – Materials due for the week of Sept. 4.
Wednesday, Aug. 29 (noon) – Materials due for the week of Sept. 10.
Wednesday, Sept. 5 (noon) - Materials due for the week beginning Sept. 17
Wednesday, Sept. 12 (noon) - Materials due for the week beginning Sept. 24
Wednesday, Sept. 19 (noon) - Materials due for the week beginning Oct. 1

Students can view those employers who are coming on campus and what the various criteria are on e-attorney. Please also watch for emails from the Career Services Office for updates and reminders. If you need your e-attorney login and password, please contact the Career Services Office.

Judicial Clerkships
For third years applying for Federal Judicial Clerkships, all applications which students want the Career Services Office to mail must be submitted to the Career Services Office by Friday, Aug. 31. Should you want us to mail any applications, please note that they must be in University envelopes. Please contact Colleen Murphy murphyc2@slu.edu for more information.

Sept. 1 - Application start date for applying to the Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF) Class of 2008 is expected to be on or around Sept. 1. The Career Services Office will have a program explaining this process and our own internal deadlines once the date is finalized. Please check the Docket and any emails we send out for more information. Please also refer to the PMF Web site https://www.pmi.opm.gov/Index.aspx for updated information as to when the 2008 vacancy announcement launches.

Department of Justice Honors Program

All applications for the Department of Justice Honors Program are available online at http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm. The deadline for receipt of electronic applications is Midnight, Eastern Time, Monday, September 17, 2007. Due to the volume of applications submitted just prior to the deadline, you are encouraged, to apply early, if possible.

Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program

The Equal Justice Works Fellowships Program provides financial and other forms of support to lawyers working on innovative legal projects throughout the U.S. The two-year Fellowships offer salary (up to $37,500 annually) and generous loan repayment assistance, a national training and leadership development program, and other forms of support during the term of the Fellowship. A list of likely funding locations and issues for the upcoming competition can be found at: http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/fellows/info.php#A4. This list is not exhaustive, as some funding partners do not express specific preferences, and it will be updated on an ongoing basis in the coming weeks as any additional funders commit. The 2008 Equal Justice Works Fellowships online application can be accessed at http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/fellows/2008fellow.php. You may review the application form by creating a profile and an application name. The deadline is 5pm EDT on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Fellows selected this fall will begin their terms in September 2008. Questions should be directed to fellowships@equaljusticeworks.org or (202) 466-3686, x202.

September Job Fairs and Networking Opportunities

On Sept. 6-8, 2007, the Lavender Law Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois. Lavender Law is the premier educational conference on LGBT legal and workplace issues. Lavender Law features three days of keynote speakers, networking events, informative and interactive workshops, and fun. It is an opportunity to make valuable connections, share your vision with others and renew your commitment to equality in the legal profession and LGBT advocacy. For additional information, please visit www.LavenderLaw.org, or contact D'Arcy Kemnitz, Executive Director darcy@nlgla.org or (202) 637-6384.

The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) Job Fair in Boston and Washington, D.C. Please be advised of the dates for The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) Job Fair in Boston and Washington, D.C. The job fairs are for minority law students who are interested in working in Boston for their post-graduate career. There is also a Pre-Job Fair Reception the evening before each job fair which students are strongly encouraged to attend. Below are the dates and times for the receptions and job fairs. For an overview of the programs, please visit the website at http://www.bostonlawyersgroup.org/news/calendar.cfm.

• Sept. 5 is the Boston Pre-Job Fair Reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for Law Students selected to interview at 2007 BLG Job Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law School Deans and Administrators at Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109.

• Sept. 6 - Boston Job Fair 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02109.

• Sept. 12 - Washington, D.C., Pre-Job Fair Reception from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for Law Students selected to interview at 2007 BLG Job Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law School Deans and Administrators., at a location TBD (periodically, please visit the website at http://www.bostonlawyersgroup.org/news/calendar.cfm for an update on the location).

• Sept. 13 - Washington, D.C. Job Fair 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC.
  

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