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This photo, from a time when the student body was comprised mostly of males, depicts law students studying in the UF College of Law library. 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.
Sports Law Symposium featured top agents and industry leaders
The founder of ESPN and the former White House communications director spoke at the UF Law School on Friday – and that was just two of about 15 speakers and panelists the day featured.
Prominent figures in the sports law and business world gathered for the 2009 UF Sports Law Symposium, put on by UF Law’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society. Last year, the law school participated in a sports symposium on the main campus.
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CCS brings Skalaski to discuss job search
When economic times are tough, students need to market themselves differently. Career Services is bringing in legal job experts over the next couple weeks to help students land the job of their dreams – even in the current recession. Ann Skalaski, a legal recruiting consultant, will speak on Jan. 28, in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom (HOL 180) about managing your job search in an economic downturn.
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Study in Costa Rica, South Africa or France with UF Law
Did you know that UF Law offers three great summer study abroad opportunities? In this economic climate, it's imperative to focus on marketability and to constantly take action towards setting yourself apart. Study abroad experience gained during law school shows potential employers that you made the most of your time. It’s time to discover the law globally through the UF Law study abroad programs.
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Butler discusses insurance regulation with Federalist Society
Temperatures close to record lows led one event on the University of Florida Levin College of Law campus to use an unorthodox way of staying warm, insurance. Henry Butler, executive director of the Searle Center for Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law, enticed a classroom full of students on the topic of insurance and regulation.
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Crist announces 2009 Gubernatorial Fellowship Program
Governor Charlie Crist recently announced the opening of the application process for the Gubernatorial Fellows program, providing Florida university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how government operates. This program, established in 2004 and endowed by Al and Dawn Hoffman in 2005, gives college and university students around the state the unique opportunity to spend a semester working alongside state government's top staff.
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Professors comment on MLK and Obama inauguration
Professors Katheryn Russell-Brown and Kenneth Nunn were quoted in the Gainesville Sun about what the inauguration would have meant to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Russell-Brown said the link between the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and the president-elect is one of hope. "To whom much is given, much is required, and Obama has a big challenge ahead of him dealing with the economy and internationally."
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Upcoming Events
Need help with your job search?
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.
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 HOL 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." Five female judges from around the state of Florida, the Honorable Anne C. Conway, the Honorable Caryl E. Delano, the Honorable Jacqueline R. Griffin, the Honorable Marcia Morales Howard and the Honorable Elizabeth A. Jenkins, will participate in this event to be held in the Chesterfield Smith Classroom (HOL 180) on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m.
Summer in Costa Rica informational meeting Jan. 28
Students interested in Costa Rica Program are invited to attend an informational session in HOL 284 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at noon. If you attended the session in the fall, please consider stopping by again as we will have more details that make this year’s program especially unique. We will be joined by faculty and graduate students from the Departments of Environmental Engineering and Anthropology and have organized the program around the theme of water resources and sustainable development. Details concerning logistics, schedules, housing, field trips and costs-including financial aid will be provided. Students unable to attend the session should visit http://conservation.law.ufl.edu/costarica or contact Director Thomas Ankersen or Director of Student Programs Michelle Ocepek. The deadline for applications is March 16, but students are encouraged to apply early.
Entertainment Law Review meeting Jan. 28
The first general meeting for the Entertainment Law Review will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. in HOL 283. All members are encouraged to attend.
Environmental and Land Use Law Society meeting Jan. 29
The Environmental and Land Use Law Society (ELULS) will have its first general meeting of the new year next Thursday, Jan. 29, in HOL 283 at 5 p.m. All are welcome. We will discuss plans for the semester, including Law School Woods clean up and dedication, brown bag speakers and social events. We look forward to seeing all ELULS members again and hope any and all students interested will come help us get off to a great start to a new semester and a new year.
Environmental and Land Use Law summer externship meeting Jan. 30
Do you know what you’re doing this summer? Would you like the chance to meet and talk with former summer externs to learn about the substance of the different environmental and land use law externships we offer? If you have an interest in an ELULP summer externship attend our Environmental and Land Use Law Program summer externship informational meeting Friday, Jan. 30, at noon in HOL 284. Our program offers a large number of summer externships with state, local and federal agencies as well as non-profit conservation groups throughout Florida, as well as in Atlanta, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and beyond. The deadline for externship applications is Wednesday, Feb. 11. Please note students interested in an externship must also attend the mandatory externship informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. in 285B HOL.
On-Campus fingerprinting Feb 3 & 4
On-Campus fingerprinting for The Florida Bar will be Feb. 3 & 4, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in HOL 348. You will need to sign up for an appointment and pay in advance. The Florida Bar will only accept fingerprints electronically from L-1 Identity Solutions. View the instruction sheet »
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Financial aid for Florida Bar prep and exam
Are you making plans to take the Bar and wondering where you will come up with the financing necessary for these out-of-pocket expenses? There are private loan companies who will make Bar exam loans to students who are in their final year of law school. These loans can be used for a student's living expenses while studying for the Bar, Bar prep classes and other Bar related expenses.
Sallie Mae
1-800-984-0190
www.salliemae.com
Wells Fargo
(To apply, student would need to have some type of account/loan with Wells Fargo)
1-800-378-5526
www.wellsfargo.com/student/
For more information contact Financial Aid Coordinator Carol Huber at 352-273-0620.
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.
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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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