Professional Development News
New Session created for Spring 2013 Hiring Season
Posted February 11th, 2013 by Debra K. RehExtell seeking 2L or 3L Students for Paid Intern Position
Posted February 11th, 2013 by Debra K. RehExtell Financial Services, Inc., an accounting and financial reporting office in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Legal Intern. Interns will get practical hands-on experience in several areas and are expected to make important contributions involving a variety of legal issues. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Extell Development Company. The position has potential to continue into the summer and salary will be $20/hr for 2Ls and $22/hr for 3Ls.
If interested, apply through Symplicity at: https://law-lousiville-csm.symplicity.com/students
Grossman & Moore seeking 2L Student to work part-time this semester and full-time in summer
Posted February 11th, 2013 by Debra K. RehGrossman & Moore is seeking a second-year law student to work 15 hours per week this semester and possibly, full-time, over the summer.
If interested, apply through Symplicity at: https://law-louisville-csm.symplicity.com/students
Loyola Patent Law Interview Program - Student Registration Now Open
Posted February 11th, 2013 by Debra K. RehThe Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held in Chicago each summer that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2, 2013. Students are responsible for paying a $35.00 fee by credit card to complete their online registration.
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Student registration will be handled online at: https://patentlawregistration.luc.edu/lawstudents/ and begins on Monday, February 11 and ends on Monday, March 4. We are listed as "University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law". If you want to participate, you must register by the deadline. Because of the verification process that will have to take place immediately after student registration closes, late student registrations will not be accepted.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Only law students are eligible to participate in the Patent Law Interview Program. It is not required that students be patent bar eligible to register for the program; however, many employers require patent bar eligibility as a qualification for bidding on interviews, and most employers strongly prefer patent bar eligible students. For more information on eligibility for the patent bar, please refer to the General Requirements Bulletin from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be accepting registrations from:
JD students graduating in May/June 2014 (3Ls)
JD students graduating in May/June 2015 (2Ls)
JD students graduating in December 2013/January 2014 (3Ls)
JD students graduating in December 2014/January 2015 (2Ls)
Students in Intellectual Property LLM programs with anticipated graduation dates in 2014 and 2015
Students who will graduate before the program is held in August 2013 and students who plan to graduate after May/June 2015 are not eligible for the 2013 Patent Law Interview Program.
Calling All Students!!! Judge Stephanie Burke Needs Assistance with Research Projects
Posted February 11th, 2013 by Jina A. ScintaLoyola Patent Law Interview Program - Student Registration begins Monday, February 11th
Posted February 7th, 2013 by Debra K. RehThe Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held in Chicago each summer that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2, 2013.
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Student registration will be handled online at: https://patentlawregistration.luc.edu/lawstudents/ and begins on Monday, February 11 and ends on Monday, March 4. If you want to participate, you must register by the deadline. Because of the verification process that will have to take place immediately after student registration closes, late student registrations will not be accepted.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Only law students are eligible to participate in the Patent Law Interview Program. It is not required that students be patent bar eligible to register for the program; however, many employers require patent bar eligibility as a qualification for bidding on interviews, and most employers strongly prefer patent bar eligible students. For more information on eligibility for the patent bar, please refer to the General Requirements Bulletin from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be accepting registrations from:
JD students graduating in May/June 2014 (3Ls)
JD students graduating in May/June 2015 (2Ls)
JD students graduating in December 2013/January 2014 (3Ls)
JD students graduating in December 2014/January 2015 (2Ls)
Students in Intellectual Property LLM programs with anticipated graduation dates in 2014 and 2015
Students who will graduate before the program is held in August 2013 and students who plan to graduate after May/June 2015 are not eligible for the 2013 Patent Law Interview Program.
JUDICIAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Posted February 7th, 2013 by Jina A. ScintaThe U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Bar Association is pleased to announce a scholarship competition specifically geared to law students. Five students will be selected to receive a paid registration ($275 value) to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 12th Judicial Conference - a two-day conference to be held on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt Washington at Metro Center (1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Winners will also receive free registration to the Bar Association's half-day component ($95 value) which will immediately follow in the afternoon on Friday, April 19. The Judicial Conference, which is expected to sell out, will include presentations from notable authorities in the field of Veterans Law. More information regarding the Court's judicial conference may be found on the Court's web page at www.uscourts.cavc.gov.
Please note that any expenses incurred for travel to and lodging for the Judicial Conference will be the responsibility of the student. Students are encouraged to consult with their law school to determine if funds are available to subsidize travel costs. This scholarship competition will be of special interest to those students who are veterans or are interested in veterans law, administrative law, or public interest law.
More information on eligibility and entry requirements is attached.
Judge Stephanie Burke Needs Assistance with Research Projects
Posted February 6th, 2013 by Jina A. ScintaLoyola Patent Law Interview Program Student Registration begins Monday, February 11th
Posted February 6th, 2013 by Debra K. RehThe Loyola Patent Law Interview Program is a two-day interview program held in Chicago each summer that brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2, 2013.
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Student registration will be handled online at: https://patentlawregistration.luc.edu/lawstudents/ and begins on Monday, February 11 and ends on Monday, March 4. If you want to participate, you must register by the deadline. Because of the verification process that will have to take place immediately after student registration closes, late student registrations will not be accepted.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Only law students are eligible to participate in the Patent Law Interview Program. It is not required that students be patent bar eligible to register for the program; however, many employers require patent bar eligibility as a qualification for bidding on interviews, and most employers strongly prefer patent bar eligible students. For more information on eligibility for the patent bar, please refer to the General Requirements Bulletin from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
The 2013 Patent Law Interview Program will be accepting registrations from:
- JD students graduating in May/June 2014 (3Ls)
- JD students graduating in May/June 2015 (2Ls)
- JD students graduating in December 2013/January 2014 (3Ls)
- JD students graduating in December 2014/January 2015 (2Ls)
- Students in Intellectual Property LLM programs with anticipated graduation dates in 2014 and 2015
Students who will graduate before the program is held in August 2013 and students who plan to graduate after May/June 2015 are not eligible for the 2013 Patent Law Interview Program.
Law Clerk Needed at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Posted February 6th, 2013 by Jina A. ScintaThe Commonwealth's Attorney Office in Jefferson County is currently accepting applications for a position as a law clerk. Applicants should be either a 1L or 2L, although 2Ls are preferred. No minimum GPA or Class Rank is required, but an interest in criminal law and particularly criminal prosecution is preferred. All applicants should send their resume to Ben Lowry at blowry@louisvilleprosecutor.com.
