About the Public Service Newsletter
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The Office of Public Service Programs is here to serve students who are pursuing a career in public interest law and provide opportunities for all students to engage in the School of Law's tradition of public service. Look out for the Public Service Newsletter each Monday for information about public service career opportunities, events, resources, news, and more. View past newsletters.
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Reminder to 2L and 3L Summer Grant Recipients: Log Your C-PILO Volunteer Hours!
Any students who have already completed volunteer hours are reminded to log their hours online. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Ashley McAlarney with any questions.
Events at UNC Law
C-PILO Local Donations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 19, Noon-12:50
p.m., Room 4004
Training
and Orientation Meeting: The Local Donations Committee will discuss our local
donations collections efforts and prepare people to contact local businesses
about contributing to C-PILO's annual auctions.
Environmental Law Project (ELP) Lexis Training
Wednesday, September 19, Noon-12:50
p.m., Room 3049
Thursday, September 20, Noon-12:40
p.m., Room 5054
Lexis training with Professor
Hornstein for symposium papers.
Screening of NC Poverty Tour Documentary
Monday,
September 24, Noon-12:50 p.m., Room 4004
Screening
of film documenting the NC Poverty Tour. Discussion by Professor Nichol will
follow the screening. Sponsored by UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity
and Office of Public Service Programs.
Career Corner
Boosting Your Government Job and Internship Search
Tuesday, September 18, Noon-12:50
p.m., Boardroom 5003
Interested in job and internship opportunities within federal, state, or local government? Attend this session for an inside look into government hiring trends, where and how law students and graduates find positions, and tips for gearing your search towards a government audience. Contact Samara Reynolds in the CSO with questions.
Judges and their Clerks Panel Discussion (open to all students)
Thursday, September 20, Noon-12:50
p.m., Room 4085
Come
hear from federal and state court judges and their current clerks about
judicial clerkships. Learn what judges like to see in clerks, what clerks do on
a daily basis, types of cases they hear, and ask questions of sitting judges
and their current clerks. This event is part of the Judicial Clerkship Series
sponsored by the Career Services Office.
Connecting Like a Champ
Monday,
September 24, Noon-12:50 p.m., Room 4085
Whether you are exploring career paths or searching for jobs, the concept of "networking" will likely pop up as a suggested strategy. When done right, networking serves as an active, genuine, and mutually beneficial exchange of information. And it's not as complicated or awkward as it may seem. Attend this interactive session to gain tips on making the most of the people around you, building professional relationships and keeping them going strong. Soon, you'll be connecting like a champ. Contact Samara Reynolds in the CSO with questions.
Summer and Post-Graduate Employment Opportunities
New OCI Employer/Session Added
(2Ls) Public Defender - District 26 - Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, NC)
Session: 2012 Fall OCI - Sept 27 & 28
- Bidding: Fri., Sept 14 - Wed, Sept 19
- Selection Status: Mon, Sept 24
- Selected Students Schedule Interview Times: Tue, Sept 25 - Wed, Sept 26
- Interview Date: Fri, Sept 28
Upcoming Government Job Deadlines
The following government programs have deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2012-13 Government Honors (U: ranger, P: cookies).
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Sept. 17 - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Honors Program (see Symplicity posting #6798)
- Sept. 17 - Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Honors Program
Sept. 21 - FCC Honors Program
- Sept. 28 - HUD Honors Program
- Sept. 30 - FDIC Honors Program; Federal Reserve Board 2L Internship
Other Public Interest Events
Public Interest Law Conference at Emory School of Law
The
Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) is delighted to announce their conference entitled "And Justice
for All - Criminal Justice in the South." The conference will be held on
Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Emory University School of Law, and it will broadly track the core stages a criminal defendant
goes through as s/he moves throughout the justice system: pre-trial,
trial, and post-conviction. The conference seeks to engage participants
in a meaningful and balanced dialogue concerning the flaws within the Southern
justice system, as well as possibilities for alternatives and reform.
Information
is available online,
and registration is open now. There is no fee to attend (small charge for
those seeking CLE credits), but registration is requested in order to plan for
materials and meals. Please email the conference co-chairs (Anam Ismail and
Steve Justus) if you have
any questions.
Current Pro Bono Opportunities
Projects are posted on the Pro Bono Board near the mailboxes and are listed online at http://www.law.unc.edu/studentlife/probono/projects/. Students can sign up for projects on the Pro Bono Board or email UNCProBonoProjects@gmail.com.
Driver's License Restoration Project Trainings This Week
- Tuesday, September 18, 5:30-8:30
p.m., Room 5048
- Thursday, September 20, 5:30-8:30
p.m., Room 5048
Voting Rights Project Mandatory Training
Wednesday, September 19, Noon-12:50
p.m., Room 5046
Students
who sign up for the ACLU Voting Rights Project must attend this mandatory
training by Allison Riggs of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
Participants will learn about the Voting Rights Act and be given a run-down of
procedures and protocols for giving the presentations at local high schools.
ACS Constitution in the Classroom Training
Wednesday, September 19, Noon-12:50
p.m., Room 4085
Training
for ACS Constitution in the Classroom, which is a pro bono project where
students go to middle schools and teach children about the constitution.
DVAP "Know Your Rights" Project Training
Sepptember 19, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Room 3049
DVAP will host a monthly domestic violence focused "Know Your Rights" presentation hosted by two law students on the first Thursday of the month. This training session is mandatory for students interested in hosting these presentations but is also open to students interested in learning the basics of domestic violence law in NC. A guest speaker from the Compass Center for Women and Families will be presenting on their role as a victim advocate and current issues in DV law. Dinner will be provided. If you would like to attend, please e-mail Lauren Harkey by September 17.
Election Protection Voter Education Training
Thursday,
September 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Room 4085
Training
for the Voter Education Outreach Project with the Center for Civil Rights.
ILA Deferred Action Training with Professor Weissman
Monday,
September 24, 12-12:50 p.m., Room 5048
This
will be part one of a two-part training that is required for anyone who wants
to participate in the Deferred Action Clinics being put on by the ILA, the
Immigration and Human Rights Policy Clinic, and the North Carolina Justice
Center. The training will teach students how to assist clients who are applying
for Deferred Action. Clinics are happening now and will continue to run
throughout the year.
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