Join the Center for Student Advising (CSA) on Tuesday, September 8th from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm in Room 465. Lunch will be provided. RSVP on Symplicity or to CSA@fcsl.edu.

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Join the Center for Student Advising (CSA) on Tuesday, September 8th from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm in Room 465. Lunch will be provided. RSVP on Symplicity or to CSA@fcsl.edu.

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In –HOUSE CLINICS

Disabilities & Public Benefits Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class time Monday and Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00

Job # 9151

Business & Entrepreneurial Clinic available for 3 credits

Class time: Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 3 30

Job # 9152

Immigrant & Human Rights Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class Time: Friday 9: 30 to 1: 30

Job # 9153

Criminal Defense Clinic available for 4 credits

Class 1 to 3 Tuesday and Thursday ( Court Tuesday a.m. and Friday a.m.)

Job # 9150

Family Law Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class time: Monday and Wed 3: 45 to 5: 45

Job# 9149

Caribbean Law 3 credits

Class time: Tue and Thur 10:00 to 11:21

Job #9154

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In –HOUSE CLINICS

Disabilities & Public Benefits Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class time Monday and Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00

Job # 9151

Business & Entrepreneurial Clinic available for 3 credits

Class time: Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 3 30

Job # 9152

Immigrant & Human Rights Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class Time: Friday 9: 30 to 1: 30

Job # 9153

Criminal Defense Clinic available for 4 credits

Class 1 to 3 Tuesday and Thursday ( Court Tuesday a.m. and Friday a.m.)

Job # 9150

Family Law Clinic available for 4 or 5 credits

Class time: Monday and Wed 3: 45 to 5: 45

Job# 9149

Caribbean Law 3 credits

Class time: Tue and Thur 10:00 to 11:21

Job #9154

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By Cara D. Cockman-Bliss

Consider the power of six words that describe a person’s character, values, and skills perfectly. Creating a power statement is imperative for all persons at any level. Individuals need to be effective in communicating their strengths and accomplishments at any educational level. Personal power statements help communicate these effectively. When presenting oneself to others, there is a need to put forth information to validate one’s values, character, and skills with a power statement. This task could prove to be more difficult than expected without guidance.

The first step is to begin by identifying words that have power. Power words, for example, can include the following: creative, athletic, authoritative, empowering, energetic, influential, substantial, leader, resourceful, motivated, decisive, self-starter, innovative, resourceful, persistent, organized, productive, dependable, reliable, responsible, teachable, adaptable, competent, effective, mature, knowledgeable, positive, structured, systematic, transformed, updated, verbalized, committed, structured, successful, intelligent, determined, dedicated, accomplished, proven, respectful, task-oriented, and/or result oriented.

Career counselors can teach students to develop meaningful power word statements.

Positive Personal Power Words

The positive power words are used to build and establish how one feels, to describe personal experiences, personal strengths, attributes, and character. Positive power words are used to promote and encourage success, build self-esteem and improve self-reflection. Power words are used to express something familiar, making it extraordinary, persuasively self-focused. Therefore, power words can be used to build resumés, complete application forms, and successful interviews. Likewise, positive power words convey successful attainment of societal milestones desired by all, and validate one’s individuality. The following represents steps to help students craft an effective personal power statement:

Steps to Developing Power Words

First students are asked to brainstorm at least eight to ten words that best describe them. While focusing on their uniqueness, students are instructed to think of words that could be used for school, admissions into a club, on scholarship applications, or in resumés in the near future. Individuals can also add attributes associated with their involvement in clubs, organizations, teams, or support groups. Those who have written a smaller number of words should be encouraged to use dictionary.com, to search for synonyms and antonyms of the words they have selected to develop more representative words. They should be taught and encouraged to use action words. After this introductory phase, students move into the descriptive phase. They are encouraged to ask themselves what each word depicts about them. Furthermore, students need to consider who their audience is, that is, whose attention they are trying to capture while constructing the power statement.

Second, students are then asked to select the six words that would provide a more relevant visual image of who they are. Once the words are selected, they are to organize these into a powerful phrase. This may take several attempts before a final acceptable phase emerged. The statement must be logical and should flow well. The final statement should captivate the attention of the targeted audience such as a scholarship reviewer, admissions committee, and/or an employment interviewer.

Third, students can also add a visual image, such as a representative picture that best depicts the statement. The final product could be converted into a word cloud, printed, and hung on the wall in the school hallway, inside the locker, and/or at home. This becomes a constant source of validation of the uniqueness of the student authenticating their talents and self-worth. A power statement can be updated and modified to meet the needs of each student.

An Example: A Student Named Chris

First Step: Chris was instructed to brainstorm at least eight to ten words that best describe her values and characteristics. She wrote down:

1. intelligent

2. eager to learn

3. dependable

4. personable

5. active

6. teammate

7. organized

8. processor

Second Step: Chris selected six of the most powerful words from the eight listed that would provide a more relevant visual image.

1. active
2. dependent
3. intelligent
4. organized
5. personable
6. teammate.

Chris then organized the words, arranging them in a manner that created a greater expression of accomplishment: “I am personable, dependent, intelligent, organized, active, and a teammate.” This became her first personal statement. Upon reevaluating this power statement, Chris was excited, and convinced the statement best described her. This brief statement validated the her uniqueness as an individual.

Third Step: Chris used the individualized power statement to create a word cloud, which she could then save the image to a wall on social media, use as the home screen on personal electronic devices, printed, and hang on the wall in the school hallway for open house and other students to see and enjoy. This became a constant source of validation of the uniqueness of Chris, authenticating her talents and self-worth.

Preparing for Graduation and Beyond

In closing, this activity is designed to allow students the opportunity to create a representative statement of who they are, including their unique attributes. Career counselors should encourage their students to continue to revise and rework their individual power statements, which can be used in completing college applications, scholarship applications, job applications, and resumés, prior to graduation. Developing personal power statements take effort and time, but will procure substantial rewards now and in the future.

Cara DeAnn Cockman-Bliss is a middle and high school business education teacher in the Jessieville School District in Jessieville, Arkansas. The author has completed 26 years in education, teaching courses including: Computerized Accounting I, Computerized Business Applications, Office Management, Keyboarding, and Career Development. Additional duties include serving as the Middle Level Future Business Leaders of America Sponsor and the Career and Education Facilitator for the district. In October 2014, she received her Career Development Facilitators Certification, and is currently awaiting National Board of Professional Teachers results. She can be reached at cara.bliss@jsdlions.net

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By Cara D. Cockman-Bliss

Consider the power of six words that describe a person’s character, values, and skills perfectly. Creating a power statement is imperative for all persons at any level. Individuals need to be effective in communicating their strengths and accomplishments at any educational level. Personal power statements help communicate these effectively. When presenting oneself to others, there is a need to put forth information to validate one’s values, character, and skills with a power statement. This task could prove to be more difficult than expected without guidance.

The first step is to begin by identifying words that have power. Power words, for example, can include the following: creative, athletic, authoritative, empowering, energetic, influential, substantial, leader, resourceful, motivated, decisive, self-starter, innovative, resourceful, persistent, organized, productive, dependable, reliable, responsible, teachable, adaptable, competent, effective, mature, knowledgeable, positive, structured, systematic, transformed, updated, verbalized, committed, structured, successful, intelligent, determined, dedicated, accomplished, proven, respectful, task-oriented, and/or result oriented.

Career counselors can teach students to develop meaningful power word statements.

Positive Personal Power Words

The positive power words are used to build and establish how one feels, to describe personal experiences, personal strengths, attributes, and character. Positive power words are used to promote and encourage success, build self-esteem and improve self-reflection. Power words are used to express something familiar, making it extraordinary, persuasively self-focused. Therefore, power words can be used to build resumés, complete application forms, and successful interviews. Likewise, positive power words convey successful attainment of societal milestones desired by all, and validate one’s individuality. The following represents steps to help students craft an effective personal power statement:

Steps to Developing Power Words

First students are asked to brainstorm at least eight to ten words that best describe them. While focusing on their uniqueness, students are instructed to think of words that could be used for school, admissions into a club, on scholarship applications, or in resumés in the near future. Individuals can also add attributes associated with their involvement in clubs, organizations, teams, or support groups. Those who have written a smaller number of words should be encouraged to use dictionary.com, to search for synonyms and antonyms of the words they have selected to develop more representative words. They should be taught and encouraged to use action words. After this introductory phase, students move into the descriptive phase. They are encouraged to ask themselves what each word depicts about them. Furthermore, students need to consider who their audience is, that is, whose attention they are trying to capture while constructing the power statement.

Second, students are then asked to select the six words that would provide a more relevant visual image of who they are. Once the words are selected, they are to organize these into a powerful phrase. This may take several attempts before a final acceptable phase emerged. The statement must be logical and should flow well. The final statement should captivate the attention of the targeted audience such as a scholarship reviewer, admissions committee, and/or an employment interviewer.

Third, students can also add a visual image, such as a representative picture that best depicts the statement. The final product could be converted into a word cloud, printed, and hung on the wall in the school hallway, inside the locker, and/or at home. This becomes a constant source of validation of the uniqueness of the student authenticating their talents and self-worth. A power statement can be updated and modified to meet the needs of each student.

An Example: A Student Named Chris

First Step: Chris was instructed to brainstorm at least eight to ten words that best describe her values and characteristics. She wrote down:

1. intelligent

2. eager to learn

3. dependable

4. personable

5. active

6. teammate

7. organized

8. processor

Second Step: Chris selected six of the most powerful words from the eight listed that would provide a more relevant visual image.

1. active
2. dependent
3. intelligent
4. organized
5. personable
6. teammate.

Chris then organized the words, arranging them in a manner that created a greater expression of accomplishment: “I am personable, dependent, intelligent, organized, active, and a teammate.” This became her first personal statement. Upon reevaluating this power statement, Chris was excited, and convinced the statement best described her. This brief statement validated the her uniqueness as an individual.

Third Step: Chris used the individualized power statement to create a word cloud, which she could then save the image to a wall on social media, use as the home screen on personal electronic devices, printed, and hang on the wall in the school hallway for open house and other students to see and enjoy. This became a constant source of validation of the uniqueness of Chris, authenticating her talents and self-worth.

Preparing for Graduation and Beyond

In closing, this activity is designed to allow students the opportunity to create a representative statement of who they are, including their unique attributes. Career counselors should encourage their students to continue to revise and rework their individual power statements, which can be used in completing college applications, scholarship applications, job applications, and resumés, prior to graduation. Developing personal power statements take effort and time, but will procure substantial rewards now and in the future.

Cara DeAnn Cockman-Bliss is a middle and high school business education teacher in the Jessieville School District in Jessieville, Arkansas. The author has completed 26 years in education, teaching courses including: Computerized Accounting I, Computerized Business Applications, Office Management, Keyboarding, and Career Development. Additional duties include serving as the Middle Level Future Business Leaders of America Sponsor and the Career and Education Facilitator for the district. In October 2014, she received her Career Development Facilitators Certification, and is currently awaiting National Board of Professional Teachers results. She can be reached at cara.bliss@jsdlions.net

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With Michigan football that is hard to do. We are talking about the school with the most wins in major college football history. We are talking about the school with more 100,000-plus crowds (251 games) than any school in the history of football. The string started in 1975 which was before the under-40 Maize and Blue fans were even born.

Sportswriter John Bacon interviewed some who dropped their Michigan season tickets. They reportedly said tickets increased an average of $100 per seat in the past four years. That may be sustainable when the team is winning Big Ten championships and in the National Championship conversation nearly every year.”

…read more at SportsMoney.

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Law school is half-way over, are you prepared to reach the goal line?

You do not want to miss out on this 2L only presentation. The CPD will provide you with the information and tools necessary to develop a game plan NOW for success after graduation!

WHEN: October 21, 2014

TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

WHERE: Room 585

RSVP on Symplicity today! You must RSVP by October 20th at 9:00 AM to attend this workshop.

We will be having giveaways throughout the workshop. You must bring a copy of your resume to have your name entered in the giveaway drawings!

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Law school is half-way over, are you prepared to reach the goal line?

You do not want to miss out on this 2L only presentation. The CPD will provide you with the information and tools necessary to develop a game plan NOW for success after graduation!

WHEN: October 21, 2014

TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

WHERE: Room 585

RSVP on Symplicity today! You must RSVP by October 20th at 9:00 AM to attend this workshop.

We will be having giveaways throughout the workshop. You must bring a copy of your resume to have your name entered in the giveaway drawings!

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… read more at SportsMoney.

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The applications for Spring 2015 Externships with Public Interest organizations, Government entities, Environmental placements, State Attorney’s Offices, and Public Defender’s Offices are now available under the “Jobs” tab in Symplicity!  Each listing includes the requirements and required application materials. (Please note that the application requirements and pre-requisites are set by the supervising attorney or clinical supervisor).  The deadline to apply to Phase 2 placements is Friday, October 3rd.

Clinics: Open until filled

Remember, you can only view job postings and OCI opportunities that are open to your class year, so make sure to update your Symplicity profile to reflect your correct class year.

Schedule your appointment with a Career Counselor today to review your application materials and discuss the opportunities in a one-on-one setting.  You can schedule your appointment directly on the Symplicity homepage by clicking “Request An Appointment” on the right-hand side of the page or you can also drop into our office on one of the days listed below:

September 23, 25, 29

October 2

Don’t wait, apply today!!

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3Ls, are you ready to report for duty?

In your final year of law school, you need to be in tip-top shape in terms of employability, bar preparation, and financial literacy.

On September 16, 2014, the Center for Professional Development, Academic Success, and Financial Aid will join forces as your drill sergeants to ensure you are prepared for your third year of law school and after graduation. This workshop is only open to 3Ls.

You must RSVP on Symplicity by September 15^th at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided and there will be giveaways!

When:              September 16, 2014

Where:            Room 585

Time:               12:00-1:30

Don’t forget, you must attend 3L Boot Camp to complete your 3L Passport for $500 (only open to May 2015 graduates).

For more information, contact Amber Donley in the Center for Professional Development at ardonley@fcsl.edu.

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You will be assigned your orientation date and time during the middle of September so please keep a watchful eye on your inbox!  In the meantime, we invite all 1^st Semester 1Ls to RSVP for any of our events by sending an e-mail to cpd@fcsl.edu with the name of the presentation in the subject line or stop by our office in Room 180 and we’ll get you signed up!

All other students can log into Symplicity using your C number e-mail address and the same password that you use to log into your e-mail account.

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Posts to the Dimensions of Diversity Blog and all other CSD Blogs will be available in one location. Check out the Career Crossroads Blog to review all your career and professional development resources.  Click http://fcsl.edu/blogs/careercrossroads/ to begin the journey!

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For more information on Government & Public Interest topics, please see the Career Crossroads blog at http://fcsl.edu/blogs/careercrossroads/ and select the Government & Public Interest tag.

If you have any questions about our blog or information contained on our blog, please contact our office at (904) 680-7744 or careerservices@fcsl.edu.

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1.  Research each firm carefully.  Let the firm know you are interested and why you are a good fit.  Ensure you do your homework on the practice areas or specialties of the firm and the attorney with whom you will be interviewing.  They can tell if you are prepared and interested in them, or if you are just winging it.  If you show you are serious, you will be received more warmly.

2.   Be enthusiastic!  If you know you would absolutely accept an offer from the firm, let them know in your interview, thank you note, and in any follow up you may have. 

3.   Be sure your resume, cover letter and thank you notes are perfect.  If they see misspellings, typos, or grammatical errors, your application will be dismissed.  It is that simple.  Please ensure you review your documents with your Career Services Counselor prior to submission.  Please call 256-7744 to make an appointment.

4.   To better your chances, consider applying to firms that are located a little farther away from your desired locale.  You will still be in the area, and you will have the benefit of  a wider variety of firms.

5.   Network.  You can join the local bar association and then get involved.  Most voluntary bar associations will welcome you as a Student Member.  You will have the opportunity to meet many practicing attorneys who may remember you when they hear of an opportunity or position.

6.   Be a leader.  Emphasize in your resume and then in interviews leadership roles you have held or your local voluntary bar involvement.  Firms are looking for those people who know how to network successfully and will be able to bring in future business.

7.   Be ready to give examples during an interview of how you may have solved a problem, showed leadership or acted as a team player in the past.  Don’t be surprised if employers ask a question of this sort and be prepared with an answer.

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*Decide on your networking goals prior to the event.  A realistic goal may be to meet and speak to at least 3 attorneys you don’t know and to make a connection. 

*Prepare and practice an “elevator speech” which is 2 minutes of introduction to who you are.  For example ” I am originally from Orlando and would like to practice in the family law field. . .”  Also prepare questions you may ask potential contacts, like “are there any organizations you would advise me to join in order to get to know family law attorneys?” Or “how did you decide to practice personal injury law?”.

*Place your legible nametag on your right and high up so it is easily read by your contacts.

*Write hints on business cards about who they are or what you talked about.

*Keep circulating to people you do not know.  If you are having a particularly good conversation with a contact, suggest a follow-up meeting or lunch.

*Follow up in order to build and nurture these new relationships, whether that be connecting on Linkedin, scheduling a future meeting, or writing a thank you note to a contact who spent a little more time with you.

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If you are thinking about pursuing an alternative career, a Career Services Counselor can work with you to develop a customized job search plan.  Call 904.680.7744 to schedule an appointment today!

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Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities

• Friday, August 9, 2013
• Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
• 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
• Washington DC / Arlington

 We invite you to join us to interview returning Fall 2012 law students and lawyers with disabilities from law schools across the country!   Employers will be able to prescreen all applicant materials via an email link sent by the IMPACT coordinators. 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

(Employer Registration Deadline – Thursday, July 11, 2013)

(Student/Graduate Registration Deadline – Sunday, July 14, 2013, 11:59 pm)

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Not only are you building referral sources, but your classmates may become a sounding board to bounce ideas off in the future during your legal career.  Building these professional friendships is one thing, but these relationships must be nurtured as well.  Linkedin is a great professional networking site to keep these contacts current and can help you stay in touch with classmates, professors, and all the contacts you make throughout your career.

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• Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:30:  Charlotte Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at the Icehouse.
• Thursday, June 20 from 6-8 p.m.: Orlando Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at TAPS.
• Wednesday, July 17 from 6-8 p.m.: Tampa Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at Brio.
• Saturday, July 20 from 4-6 p.m.: Atlanta Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at 5 Seasons Brewing Company in Sandy Springs.
• Tuesday, July 27 from 5-7 p.m.: Pensacola Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grill.
• Wednesday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m.: Tallahassee Alumni Chapter Summer Send Off at Level 8 Lounge at Hotel Duval.

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Do you need a little primer on Symplicity?  Want some Interview Tips?  Desire to find out more about what else you can do with a Juris Doctor degree?  The answers plus much more is located in the document library. 

This source also contains videos of past panels held on a variety of legal disciplines, has internship and externship information, a graduate job search checklist, where to find voluntary bar associations and legal directories.  An excellent document worth mentioning is titled Websites with Legal Job Listings.

Remember that the Career Services Department is available to answer any additional questions you may have, so please remember to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss any of your job search concerns.

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Allison Doyle writing for About.com speaks to the importance of your Linkedin profile and how it can help you look for jobs and how employers are finding you.

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This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in city governance and processes.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Kat Oughton in Career Services at koughton@fcsl.edu or (904) 256-1133 ASAP. To obtain credit for this opportunity, you will need to be selected prior to Tuesday’s Drop/Add deadline.

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You stressed about it, you practiced, you dressed appropriately.  The interview is over–what should you do now? 

**Thank You Notes:     You should always send thank you notes, preferably within 24 hours of your interview.  Email is fine, but if possible, a handwritten missive, on personalized stationery should be sent.  Your note should be short, with no typos, and should re-emphasize your interest in the position and why you are the ideal candidate.  You may reference something you discussed during the interivew or mention something of interest to the interviewer.

**Follow Up:     This is touchy with no bright line rule–too much follow up, and you look like a stalker.  Not enough and you run the risk they may forget you.  A polite email two weeks after the interview is appropriate, if you haven’t heard back from them.  You can inquire about the status of the position and that you are still interested and available.  After a month with no word, you should not give up–employers are busy with their caseloads and they may still be interviewing.

**Follow Up after an Informational Meeting:     This is different than an interview as you met with someone for advice and guidance, not to ask them for a job.  But, in this instance, you never know who may have a job opening later, or may recommend you to others, so it is crucial to follow up and stay in touch.  Firstly, it is important to send a thank you note right away, not unlike after an interview.  Then, perhaps monthly, you can check in with the attorney with any news you may have (an award, graduation, great bar results) or a link about a subject that may be of interest to them.  It never hurts to remind people that you are looking for a job.

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FLORIDA COASTAL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FROM SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE

CHESTER BEDELL, THE E. Robert Williams (Workers Compensation) and The Robert M. Foster (Nassau County) Inn of Court.

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS IN THE JACKSONVILLE AREA AND TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF LITIGATION. 

DUE DATE: Applications must be submitted through Symplicity by May 28, 2013

THE AMERICAN INNS OF COURT

The American Inns of Court is a national, prestigious society comprised of some of the foremost judges and trial lawyers in the United States. The American Inns of Court is an association of now more than 300 inns throughout the nation. The Inns of Court, inspired by the methodology developed by English Jurists and Barristers, have been established in the United States as elite collegial bodies whose membership is shared by judges, practitioners and law students. The purpose of the Inns is to further the traditions of learning by example, through discussion, and through social interaction among judges, senior barristers and students. The Inns of the English Bar have created a high regard for fearless advocacy and legal scholarship, a respect for the law and its institutions, and a respect for one’s colleagues at the bar. It is these qualities of the English Inns that the American Inns of Court seek to capture.

In 1977, a number of American Lawyers and judges spent some weeks in England observing the English Inns of Court and the English legal system. From their observations, they determined that many of the goals of the American Legal System might be promoted by adapting the English Inns of Court system to American practice. This group included Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the Ninth Circuit , Rex E. Lee, then Dean of the law school at Brigham Young University and later Solicitor General of the United States, and was encouraged from the outset by the Chief Justice of the United States. The first Inn was established in 1980 in Provo, Utah. Since that time, over three hundred additional Inns have been established.

Each Inn of Court is comprised of three levels of participation, “Masters of the Bench” who are noted and accomplished judges and trial lawyers, “Barristers” who are attorneys practicing for less than ten years and “Pupils,” law students invited to participate in Inn activities and to share both the educational and social experience of the Inn. The “Benchers” of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, for example, currently include two sitting Federal Judges, State Appellate and trial judges, two members of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar as well as the President elect, three past Presidents and past chairmen of the Trial Lawyers` Section of the Florida Bar. In a word, the Benchers include some of the most prestigious and accomplished lawyers in the northeastern part of the state. Barristers are drawn from persons recognized to be superior trial lawyers, although they may not have had the extensive experience of the Benchers. Students are selected from the student bodies of various colleges of law, including Florida Coastal School of Law, by specific invitation of the Masters of the Bench of the Inn.

The Inns meet from six to eight times a year. Each of the regular meetings consist of a dinner with all members of the Inn present followed by an educational component, at which the members of the Inn demonstrate and discuss issues, techniques, problems and ethics of trial advocacy. Students who are invited to participate in the Inn are included as an integral part of all Inn activities. They are expected to attend all Inn meetings during the year, to meet with a select number of Benchers and Barristers in “pupillage groups,” and to take an active part in the meetings and social events of the Inn. Students are selected by members of the Inn on the basis of applications submitted to the Inn describing each student’s interest in litigation and the system of advocacy in the United States.

For those students selected to participate in the Inn of Court, the benefits are great. These students will have the opportunity to work with and to observe the most outstanding trial lawyers and judges in the State and Federal courts; they will have the opportunity to meet and come to know on a personal basis the leaders of the Bench and the Bar in the State of Florida, and they will have the opportunity to learn trial techniques and skills from true masters of their craft. Selected students should have an expressed and, preferably, demonstrated interest in litigation, and must be willing to commit him/herself to attending the meetings of the Inns of Court during the year.  The dues associated with Chester Bedell Inn of Court membership are paid for by Florida Coastal School of Law.

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“Summer in the Capital” Fall Preview Event

The purpose of this event is to bring together legal employers and rising second-year law students (with an expected graduation date of May 2015) who contribute to the diversity of the legal profession and are interested in practicing law in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  This will be a great opportunity for employers and students to network before the start of the fall recruitment season. Employers who are not a member of WALRAA are welcome to register.

• Date: Monday, June 17, 2013
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: Ritz Carlton Hotel, 1150 22^nd Street, NW

Interested employers should register using the following link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QPFX7PB
Interested students should register using the following link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/92GGD33 

*All employer registrations and student RSVPs must be received by Monday, June 3, 2013.  A confirmation email with additional details will be sent in advance of the event.

For more information on the “Summer in the Capital” event, please contact our WALRAA Diversity Committee Co-Chairs at walraadiversity@gmail.com.  Additional contact information can be found on our Committees page.

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NBPA Conference & Job Fair Registration is Open!

Please click here to register for the conference and/or job fair.

Please click here to sign up for NBPA Membership. 

• Conference Dates:  July 14-20, 2013

• Job Fair:   July 16, 2013

• Location:  Rosen Shingle Creek (Orlando, Florida)

For more information on Rosen Shingle Creek please click here.

 Click NBPA for additional information.

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**ONE spelling or grammar mistake will cause your resumé to be discarded.  Check, then check again.  Have someone look it over for you as well.

**76% of resumés are ignored if the email is unprofessional.

**88% of resumés are ignored if you have a photo of yourself on it.  Please consult a Career Services Counselor to work on your resumé and reference the Career Services Handbook for examples of the correct form.  Call 256-7744 to make an appointment.

**89% of employers use social media to recruit–ensure your sites are professional and that your Linkedin account is current. 

**68% of employers will find you on Facebook.  Make sure what they find will not eliminate you from the professional employment opportunities to which you are applying.

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The HDLJF is the result of Kansas City’s leading law firms, legal associations, and corporate legal departments coming together to encourage law students to practice law in Kansas City.  The HDLJF is designed to expose law students of diverse backgrounds to both traditional and non-traditional legal employers.  In addition, the event is a great way to learn more about living in this wonderful city.

The HDLJF will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  It will kick off with an evening Welcome Reception on Friday, August 9th at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.  The Saturday schedule includes a continental breakfast, interviewing from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and a luncheon at which participants will be greeted and addressed by a special Keynote Speaker.

Please register as soon as possible.  Students who register before May 24th will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes.  The final deadline for registering is June 22, 2013.

Click Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair for more information.

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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

 – Mark Twain

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Tickets are $35 if you RSVP by Friday, May 17th and $40 if you miss the RSVP deadline.  Click here for full details!

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Student extern will be involved in research, drafting, and organizing cases among other duties. The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution focuses its practice on long-term investigation.

Please visit Symplicity or email koughton@fcsl.edu to apply.

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Selection Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, the candidates must:  (1) have completed their first year of law school, (2) be a member of a group traditionally under-represented at large law firms; and (3) attend an ABA accredited Law School.  Candidates may not be the recipient of a similar scholarship award from another law firm.  Joint degree candidates must have successfully completed two years of a JD program.

Application Process and Deadline

Applications are due by midnight, Friday, June 21, 2013.  Once applications are being accepted, interested students may submit their application online and attach the below listed documents.  A link to the application will be made available to your Career Services Office in just a few weeks.

•        Resume
•        Personal statement explaining your interest in the scholarship program, how diversity has influenced your life, how it impacts the legal profession and any challenges you have to overcome (Single spaced, please limit to 500 words)
•        Undergraduate transcript(s)
•        Law school transcript (Including Fall and Spring semester grades)
•        Legal writing sample (Please limit to 10 pages)
•        One written professional recommendation

Please keep a lookout for an e-mail from Career Services within the next few weeks, inviting you to start applying for this program.  If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cheryl Hunt, Firm Diversity Coordinator, at cherylhunt@bakerdonelson.com or (615) 726-5567 OR Helen Beasley, Firm Recruiting Assistant, at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or (205) 244-3833

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Have you met with your assigned Job Placement Coach yet? You have received at least one phone call and/or email from the person assigned to HELP YOU FIND A JOB!! If you haven’t met with yours yet, now’s the time! Stop by our office on the first floor (across from the student lounge) or call/email your coach now to set up a quick appointment before you begin studying for the bar! Not sure who your coach is? No problem! Call or email Tara Block at (904) 680-7744 or tblock@fcsl.edu! We’re looking forward to partnering with you in your job search!!

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Just a reminder that the Career Services Department is offering extended Coffee Days during finals. We’ll be out in the atrium serving up coffee, snacks, and career advice at the times listed below: 

Tuesday, May 7 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 8 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thursday, May 9 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Friday, May 10 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Monday, May 13 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, May 14 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Want to know more about judicial clerkships? Come learn all about clerkships from those who have the insights. Join moderator, Honorable Marcia Morales Howard, from the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida as well previous federal law clerks, judicial externs, and a Trial Court Staff Attorney for an informative panel discussing the benefits of judicial clerkships. Questions to be addressed include the length of clerkships, how to apply, what qualifications are needed, and MORE!

February 5, 2013 12:00 in Room 550

Pizza and drinks will be provided for those that RSVP.

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Facebook: While Facebook has not historically been used for professional social networking, there has been a shift toward using Facebook for professional purposes, and many law firms and companies now have Facebook pages that you can follow, so I recommend updating your profile to ensure that all pictures and posts project a professional appearance.  Then, start following law firms and organizations that interest you. 

LinkedIn: Since LinkedIn is recognized as the primary site for professional social networking, you are at a distinct disadvantage in the job market if you do not have a LinkedIn profile.  Create a profile and include a headshot that looks professional (it does not have to be taken by a professional photographer – you can use a nice amateur photo and crop it so that it only shows your face).  Write a summary that highlights your accomplishments in law school and your future goals.  Include all relevant prior employment and experiential learning, including clinics and externships.  Then, research and join groups that match your professional interests and groups that are in your target market.  Don’t forget alumni groups from your undergraduate institution and Florida Coastal.  And start making connections!  Connect with people you know and people you want to know, and be sure to customize your invitation so that people know why you want to connect with them.  The goal in making connections on LinkedIn as a student is to establish meaningful relationships with practitioners who can be resources for you, even if they do not have job opportunities within their organizations.  The best way to turn someone away is to come right out and tell them that you are connecting with them because you are looking for a job.  Under the News tab on LinkedIn, you can also follow specific industries and publications, and LinkedIn will customize the articles that you see based on your preferences.  This is a great way to keep your finger on the pulse of the industries that interest you. 

Twitter: Twitter is another site that is being used by more and more lawyers every day.  It offers a vehicle to connect with people and follow the latest news in any given industry.  You can use Twitter as a hybrid of professional and personal social networking.  I follow professional contacts, companies, and legal publications as well as sports programs, celebrities, and local organizations.  Creating a Twitter profile is simple, and you can use the same picture that you use for your LinkedIn profile.  Check out the people that I am following for ideas of who to follow (@afourmangator).  Also, click here to read an article from InsideCounsel discussing why all lawyers should use Twitter.

Once you are up and running, remember that the key to social networking is meaningful activity.  If you want to be noticed, you have to join the conversation.  Stay on top of the latest news and offer insightful comments, ask questions, answer questions, and share relevant articles.  As a former legal recruiter, I know firsthand that people are landing jobs everyday based on connections made through social networking.  You could be next! 

Stay tuned in the Spring semester for a CSD workshop focused on social networking, and stop by the CSD library to check out our resources on social networking.

If you have obtained a job through social networking – either through a connection made on a social networking site or through a job posting that you found on a social networking site – please contact me so that I can feature your story in a future blog post.  I can be reached at afourman@fcsl.edu.

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