In This Issue
| Career Services brings experts to students |
| CSRRR research assistants foster race relations |
| Student Profile: Adam Losey |
| Faculty Scholarship and Activities |
News Briefs
| Have you picked up your copy of UF LAW magazine? |
| Attention 1Ls: Need help with writing assignments? |
| Build a stronger community with pro bono work |
| Call for Student Recruitment Team applicants |
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The UF College of Law Class of 1918 in front of Bryan Hall, where the college was housed for 53 years. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the University of Florida College of Law. Share your stories from the past century by sending them to flalaw@law.ufl.edu or by going to the UF Law history page.
Today marks the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States. Read an inauguration day poem by UF Law student Lincoln J. Schneider.
Career Services brings experts to students
Concerned about getting a job in the tough economy? Career Services is bringing expert speakers to address the current job market over the next few weeks. On Jan. 28, career consultant and legal recruiter Ann Skalaski will speak about managing your job search in a down economy. On Feb. 4, Kimm Walton, author of four legal job search books, will speak about getting the legal job of your dreams. Read FlaLaw Online and the CCS Buzz each week for more information about these and other Career Services programs.
CSRRR research assistants foster race relations
The Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations (CSRRR) has enabled two UF Law students to undertake the challenging task of fostering race-related dialogue within the academic community. As research assistants for the center, Adrienne Biddings (3L, pictured left) and Eferiekose Ukala (1L, pictured right) have the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty, plan engaging events and inform others about the important role of race in society.
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Student Profile: Adam Losey
One University of Florida law student has recently been given a unique opportunity to switch roles and become the teacher for a day. Adam Losey, a third-year law student, was invited to speak on electronic discovery issues on Feb. 11, in New York City at ARMA International’s education workshop. Losey said that he was very lucky to be given this unique opportunity.
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Faculty Scholarship and Activities
The UF law faculty is comprised of highly accomplished scholar-teachers who bring remarkable experience and knowledge to the classroom. Keep up with what they're writing about and saying each week in FlaLaw by reading about their scholarship and activities, as well as their media appearances.
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Upcoming Events
Need help with your job search?
On Jan. 21, Career Services will host "1L Kickoff: Summer Opportunities" at noon in HOL 355C and "3L's: Considering an LL.M.?" at noon in HOL 382 with Professors Friel and Flournoy. On Jan. 28, CCS will host "1,2,3L's: Managing Your Job Search in a Down Economy" at noon in HOL 180 with career consultant and legal recruiter Ann Skalaski.
Law College Council general board meeting Jan. 21
The first general board meeting of the Law College Council is on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6:45 p.m. in HOL 283. The Law College Council is responsible for providing funding for student organization activities and speakers. All students are welcome to attend this meeting. If you or your student group is requesting money, please submit the LCC Funds Request Form (available on TWEN) to the LCC secretary, Shylie Armon, via e-mail at shylie@ufl.edu no later than 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning
Summer in France informational meeting Jan. 22
The UF Law Summer Program in France (June 21-July 24) informational meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 22, from 10-11 a.m. in Room 284. Students studying in the UF Law France program benefit from a dual focus on comparative and international law. For more information, visit www.law.ufl.edu/students/abroad/ or contact the program's director, Professor George Dawson at dawson@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0932, or Director of Student Programs Michelle Ocepek at ocepek@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0629.
Federalist Society speaker Jan. 22
The Federalist Society invites you to attend "Insurance Regulation After Financial Crisis: Why The States Should Compete and the Federal Government Should Abstain" on Thursday, Jan. 22, at noon in HOL 345. Featuring Professor Henry Butler, executive director of Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law with commentary by Dean Robert Jerry, dean and Levin, Mabie and Levin Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This event is open to the public.
Sports Law Symposium Jan. 23
The second annual UF Sports Law Symposium will bring together some
of the best and brightest minds in the world of sports to the
University of Florida Levin College of Law campus. The event kicks
off at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. For a detailed agenda, list of speakers with bios, and discussion
topics, please visit www.UFSportsLaw.com.
Restoration of Civil Rights training Jan. 22
The Restoration of Civil Rights Project is having a training
session on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. in HOL 283. The Restoration of Civil Rights Project is volunteer group based out of the law school that helps members of the community with felony convictions apply to have their civil rights, including the right to vote, restored. The RCR group provides application assistance at workshops held once a month. RCR is a low-commitment way for law students to make a difference in the community. If you plan to attend the training session, contact Allison Riggs at ajriggs@ufl.edu.
Summer in South Africa informational meeting Jan. 26
The UF Law summer program in South Africa (June 16-July 18) informational meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 26, at noon in Room 359. Students studying in Cape Town benefit from a dual focus on comparative and international law. We examine United States and South African legal systems on a comparative basis with American and South African professors. For more information visit www.law.ufl.edu/students/abroad/ and contact the program’s director, Associate Dean Kathie Price, at pricek@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0706, or Director of Student Programs Michelle Ocepek at ocepek@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0620.
Externship informational meeting Jan. 27
Students who are interested in externship opportunities for summer and fall 2009 are encouraged to attend the externship informational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. in HOL 285B. The meeting will include information on the application process, requirements, deadlines and job placements. Students who have completed their first year and are in good academic standing are eligible to apply for externships.
Law Association for Women hosts "Conversation with the Judiciary" Jan. 27
The Law Association for Women (L.A.W.) proudly presents "A Conversation with the Judiciary: Perspectives of Women Judges" on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. in HOL 180. Five women judges from around the state of Florida, the Honorable Anne C. Conway, the Honorable Caryl E. Delano, the Honorable Jacqueline R. Griffith, the Honorable Marcia Morales Howard, and the Honorable Elizabeth A. Jenkins, will participate in this speaking event. In order to better formulate topics for discussion, students and faculty are requested to submit questions they would like the judges to answer to Shirley Liu at liushirley1@gmail.com by Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m.
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Attention 1Ls: Need help with writing assignments?
Lois Randolph will be available for individual consultation for writing assignments beginning Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Legal Research and Writing offices. Beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 26, she will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—appointments and walk-ins welcome. For any questions or concerns, contact Assistant Dean of Students Kari Mattox at mattoxk@law.ufl.edu. View the spring 2009 academic success schedule »
Build a stronger community with pro bono work
President Barack Obama has challenged all of us to do what we can to make our communities and our nation a better place. On Sept. 19, 2008, the president and his wife called on all citizens to find a way to serve their communities. In the wake of this historic inauguration and in the spirit of "Yes We Can" and "Change," the Center for Children and Families and the Center for Career Services encourage you to take advantage of the many pro bono opportunities to help others. Consider becoming a guardian ad litem, volunteering with legal services or participating in any of the available opportunities found at
www.law.ufl.edu/career/probono.
Call for Student Recruitment Team applicants
The Office of Admissions is seeking students, regardless of year, to help bring the nation's top candidates to the Levin College of Law. Members of the team conduct campus tours, participate in panel discussions, discuss their law school experiences with prospective law students and travel to cities around the state and nationwide for recruitment purposes. As a member of the Student Recruitment Team, you will be trained to answer inquiries from prospective law students in regards to the admissions process as well as UF Law. Two hours per week is the minimum time commitment for the program. If you are interested in becoming part of the Student Recruitment Team, request an application from Noemar Castro, castro@law.ufl.edu. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 23, and you must be available to attend a training session on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Noemar Castro at castro@law.ufl.edu.
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Career Services
| At the beginning of every week, check out The CCS BUZZ for a quick synopsis of programming, recruiting, networking and volunteer and "SHIP" opportunities available to you. The CCS Buzz can be found in FlaLaw Online, via link on your Symplicity homepage after you log in, or you can pick up a hard copy in Career Services 244 Bruton-Geer Hall. |
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