http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Assistant Professor of Lawyering Lee Kovarsky is looking for 3-4 research assistants that will be in the D.C. area for the holidays. Specifically, the project will involve work at the National Archive. Professor Kovarsky is writing a paper on the Supreme Court's habeas corpus jurisdiction. The paper will scrutinize the ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/research-assistants-needed/3-4-research-assistants-needed-for-holidays-project-at-national-archives-in-dc/2153/ OCS has compiled a list of legal writing competitions taking place over the 2009-2010 academic year and posted the list to the CSM Document Library. Some of the competitions have deadlines coming up in December, including the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Writing Competition; the Berkeley Journal of ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/legal-writing-competitions-2/2145/ The Legal Studies Institute (LSI), sponsored by The Fund for American Studies is accepting applications for their 2010 summer program. LSI provides law students the opportunity to gain a first-hand look at the American legal system through legal internships, a constitutional law seminar, guest speakers and briefings, and professional development ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/the-legal-studies-institute-2010-summer-program/2143/ Monday, November 16, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come learn about the innovative approaches being developed by microfinance lawyers, policy advisors, and practitioners to address current challenges within this dynamic field.Panelists will discuss: the ability of microfinance to empower women; the legal and regulatory issues encountered by international microfinance institutions; ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/nyu-law-social-entrepreneurship-association-and-law-women-present-microfinance-law-empowering-women-through-innovation/2137/ Deadline: On or before Friday, January 22, 2010Harter Secrest & Emery LLP awards two 1L law students with (1) a $7500 scholarship to be applied to the student's second year tuition and (2) a paid 10-week summer associate position between the student's first and second year of law school. First ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/harter-secrest-diversity-scholarship/2134/ In this competitive job market, your résumé must be flawless. If you are looking to switch practice areas, or transition into a quasi-legal position, or simply need to update an old résumé, come to this two-part program and listen to our panel of experts offer advice on general résumé rules, ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/resume-and-cover-letter-writing-telling-your-story-selling-yourself/2131/ Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12:00 p.m. White & Case LLP, 1155 Avenue of the Americas, NYC White & Case is hosting Benjamin Jealous, President of the NAACP as a part of their Diversity Speaker Series. RSVPs should be sent to diversity@whitecase.com Seating is limited and travel costs are not provided. http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/white-case-to-host-benjamin-jealous-president-and-chief-executive-office-of-the-naacp/2128/ If you are conducting a private sector job search for Summer 2010, we ask that you log into your Mandatory Fall 2009 Recruiting Survey ("Recruiting Survey") today and fill out Sections 1‐4. You may also include any individual comments in Section 7. Please also go back into the survey each ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/reminder-update-your-fall-recruiting-survey-every-friday-on-survey-monkey-2ls/1787/ Civil rights attorneys will speak about the criminal prosecutions of pregnant women who are suspected of taking illegal drugs; discrimination against victims of domestic violence in employment, housing, and government services; reproductive justice; and other women's rights issues. Date: Monday, November 16th Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Vanderbilt Hall 206 The panel will be moderated ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/student-organizations/litigating-civil-rights-womens-rights-and-reproductive-justice/2126/  Regularly during the school year, the Dean hosts roundtable discussions with prominent guests who have utilized their law degrees in a variety of nontraditional ways. Over lunch with a small group of students, guests speak autobiographically about their work experiences, sharing valuable insight about how they found their chosen path.  ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/deans-office/dean%e2%80%99s-roundtable-with-jeffrey-tannenbaum-esq-%e2%80%9988-president-of-fir-tree-partners-on-thursday-november-19-2009/2122/ Wednesday, November 18th 12:25-1:50 PM Vanderbilt Hall, Room 204 Come learn about speaking out in the classroom and its connections with institutional change. Raising issues of identity and difference—whether they be about race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, or anything else—can be difficult for professors, administrators, and students, particularly those coming from diverse ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/events/speaking-up-speaking-out-voicing-issues-of-difference-and-critical-perspectives-in-the-classroom-and-everywhere-else/2118/ Monday, November 16th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Vanderbilt Hall, 210 Drinks and hors d’oeuvres to follow. Microfinance law, policy, and industry practice are evolving to address current challenges within this rapidly developing field. Come learn about innovative approaches being taken by microfinance lawyers, policy advisors, and practitioners. Featured Speakers •       Katherine Brodsky, Associate General Counsel, Grameen America •       ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/student-organizations/law-microfinance-empowering-women-through-innovation/2116/ On behalf of the American Academy Of Arts & Sciences, in collaboration with the New York University Pollack Center for Law and Business, you are invited to attend Challenges to Business and Society in the Twenty-First Century: The Way Forward on Monday, November 30, 2009. There will be a reception at ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/events/challenges-to-business-in-the-21st-century-the-way-forward/2114/ With the stress of approaching exams and holidays, this workshop will focus on what School of Law students can do to better understand the impact of stress on their lives and tips on dealing with anxiety and stress. Once again, we will be partnering with NYU Counseling & Behavioral Health ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/other/stress-management-the-law-student/2111/ How to Make the Most of The Last Weeks Before Exams: 2L students will be discussing effective study strategies, including how to best use (or not use) a study group, how and when to outline, how to manage stress, and how to maximize efficiency during the weeks ahead. Donuts and coffee ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/student-organizations/law-women-final-exams-panel/2108/ There are a number of OCS sponsored and other career related events coming up. Review the JD Calendar of Events found in the front of your Career Development Binder and note any events of interest in your calendar. Some events of note include: * Panel on 1L Summer Jobs featuring 2Ls ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/upcoming-1l-events/2102/ OCS has compiled a list of legal writing competitions taking place over the 2009-2010 academic year and posted the list to the CSM Document Library. Some of the competitions have deadlines coming up in December, including the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Writing Competition; the Berkeley Journal of ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/legal-writing-competitions/2100/ 1Ls are urged to complete their profile on CSM as soon as possible.  It is imperative that you complete your profile in order to receive notifications and invitations to attend events and receptions.  In addition, please make sure to indicate your interest in as many geographic locations as you would ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/reminder-complete-csm-profiles/2098/ November 16, 2:00 p.m. Furman Hall, Room 212 LL.M. candidates in the International Legal Studies Program are invited to join us for an informal career discussion with LL.M. graduates working at large law firms in New York. This is an excellent networking opportunity, and a good way to get advice and tips ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/llm-international-legal-studies-career-discussion/2095/ November 16, 12:30 p.m. Furman Hall, Room 210 LL.M. candidates in the Trade Regulation are invited to join us for an informal career discussion with LL.M. graduates working at large law firms in New York in the areas of Antitrust and IP. This is an excellent networking opportunity, and a good way ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/llm-trade-regulation-career-discussion/2091/ Tuesday, November 17, 4:00 p.m. Furman Hall, Room 214 LL.M. candidates in the Corporations Program are invited to join us for an informal career discussion with LL.M. graduates working at large law firms in New York.  This is an excellent networking opportunity and a good way to get advice and tips from ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/llm-corporations-career-discussion/2088/ Thursday, November 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wachtell Lounge, Furman Hall Tax and International Tax LL.M. candidates are encouraged to participate in this career event!  LL.M. students will be matched up one-on-one with tax practitioners for a 20 minute practice interview followed by 10 minutes of feedback.  In addition to the excellent interview practice, ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/llm-tax-practice-interview-evening/2084/ March 5-6, 2010 The George Washington University in Washington, DC The 2010 Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference invites students, recent graduates and career changers to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/sports-industry-networking-and-career-conference-sinc/2080/ Tuesday, November 17, 2009 New York County District Attorney's Office, 80 Centre St., 8th Floor Training Room, NY, NY An Interviewing Skills & Resume Workshop at the New York County District Attorney's Office. • Improve your interviewing skills • Gain insight into what interviewers are looking for • Have your resume critiqued by members of ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/new-york-county-district-attorneys-office-fall-diversity-reception/2076/ Monday, November 16, 2009 8:30 a.m.In this competitive job market, your résumé must be flawless. If you are looking to switch practice areas, or transition into a quasi-legal position, or simply need to update an old résumé, come to this two-part program and listen to a panel of experts offer advice ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/new-york-city-bar-event-resume-and-cover-letter-writing-telling-your-story-selling-yourself/2073/ Tuesday, November 10th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (free lunch!) Poe Room in Furman Hall Five civil rights attorneys will be speaking about their law school experiences, careers, and civil rights cases, with questions and networking to follow. Panelists include: - Sunu Chandy, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Alina Das (NYU '05), NYU Immigrant Rights Clinic - ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/student-organizations/litigating-civil-rights-civil-rights-as-a-career/2071/ The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law presents: Living Up to Our Constitution A Living Constitution Lecture with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Moderated by Katrina vanden Heuvel Editor-in-Chief, The Nation Friday, November 20, 2009 Reception 5:30pm, featuring the cuisine and libations of Rhode Island Program: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Lester Pollack Colloquium ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/events/senator-sheldon-whitehouse-d-ri-to-deliver-annual-living-constitution-lecture/2069/ Join David Benzaquen, Farm Sanctuary’s New York Advocacy Organizer, and Patrick Kwan, the New York State Director for the Humane Society of the United States, for a seminar that will teach you how to become an effective citizen lobbyist for farm animals. Held THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH from 6:30 to 8:30 ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/student-organizations/nyc-lobbying-for-farm-animals-workshop/2065/ Wednesday, November 4, 2009 6:30-8:00 p.m. Furman Hall, Room 212The South Asian Bar Association of New York and the NYU South Asian Law Students Association is sponsoring the Alternatives to Big Law Career event and invite you to come hear from practitioners in various sectors: medium-sized law firms in NYC and CT, ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/alternatives-to-a-big-law-career-tips-for-securing-a-job-in-todays-economy-wednesday/2063/ The Office of Career Services will be hosting one additional week of Fall OCI, Week 7, from November 16-20, 2009. Please continue to login to CSM for the most up-to-date list of participating employers. You can begin requesting interviews with employers this Monday, November 2. Bidding will close the following ... http://blogs.law.nyu.edu/docket/career-services/ocs-announces-an-additional-week-of-fall-oci-week-7-november-16-20-2009/2058/