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Archive for June, 2009

Equal Justice Works Law School Awards

Posted by sneslalumniassociation on June 18, 2009

Nominations are now being accepted until Thursday, July 2nd at 5:00 p.m. for the “Outstanding Law School Faculty”, “Outstanding Law School Staff” and “Exemplary Public Service for a Student Group” awards which recognize public interest contributions.  For further information and application instructions go online to http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/about/awards/criteria.

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Boston Bar Foundation Fundraiser & Networking Event, June 25, 2009

Posted by sneslalumniassociation on June 18, 2009

“Justice is Sweet” June 25th: The Boston Bar Foundation is hosting it’s third annual Gala—complete with live jazz, chocolate fondue and wine—where attendees can network and socialize all in support of over 50 nonprofit legal aid organizations.  Although tickets can be purchased for either $50 (law students and legal services attorneys) and $75, donated tickets are also available for those who are interested in attending but do not have the necessary financial resources. For further information and registration go online to http://bit.ly/5qEKX.

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Federal Job/Internship Fair in D.C.: Friday, July 16, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Posted by sneslalumniassociation on June 18, 2009

The Partnership for Public Service will be hosting its annual Public Service Career and Internship Fair on Friday, July 16, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum located at 401 F Street N.W. in Washington, D.C.  Last year’s Fair brought together 67 federal agencies and over 3,000 students and young professionals to discuss government career and internship opportunities, and participate in numerous information sessions.  For further information and registration go online to http://careerfairstudentregistration.eventbrite.com/.

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“Dealing with a Layoff” June 22nd, 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Posted by sneslalumniassociation on June 18, 2009

“Dealing with a Layoff” June 22nd: The Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) is holding the special event “Keeping Your Head When All About You Are Loosing Theirs: Dealing With A Layoff”.  The program consists of three panel discussions on the issues impacting attorneys in the current economy, and will provide insights and resources on how to handle a layoff.  The event will be next Monday, June 22nd, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the MBA’s office which is located at 20 West Street in Boston.  For further information go online to http://www.massbar.org/for-attorneys/professional-development/continuing-legal-education/cle-programs?p=1068 and to register contact the MBA at 617-338-0530—if you are not a MBA member mention my name as I have arrange for the event to be open to our students and alumni.

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So You Want to Be a Judge?

Posted by Kevin Whitaker on June 4, 2009

Thursday, June 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Committee comes to SNESL. The JNC will meet with members of the legal community to present “How to Apply for a Judgeship: The Judicial Selection Process” and discuss the judicial application and selection process. In addition to guest speakers Hon. Lawrence Moniz and Hon. Thomas F. McGuire, Jr., the JNC’s Chair, Executive Director, Assistant Director and a Member will also participate on the panel. Light refreshments will follow the discussion. The event is sponsored by the Bristol County Bar Association.

FYI, the Department of Industrial Accidents will be coming to SNESL in the fall for a similar presentation focused on recruiting minority applicants for upcoming 6-year appointments for Administrative Judges and Administrative Law Judges.

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