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National Security Law: What is it? Who pays for it? Why? Thurs., March 31st at 6pm

Join the Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s National Security Law, Policy & Practice Committee for a panel discussion on Thursday, March 31st at 6:00pm at O’Melveny & Myers LLP (1625 Eye St, NW).  Light reception to follow. 

"National Security Law" is now taught in law schools, is on the websites of law firms big and small, and is even a Committee of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.  But outside of the high-profile areas that make the news - detainee issues, renditions, and FISA reform, areas dominated by government lawyers, the practice area is still forming.  If "National Security Law" is a business practice area for lawyers, it is time to assess what it is.  Who are the clients?  Why would they pay for a "national security lawyer?" This panel will address those questions. 

Panelists include:

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 1:18 PM - Categories: Practice Areas | Off-campus programs | All class years

What’s Tax Got to Do with it? Wed., March 30th at 3:45pm

The Taxation Section of the American Bar Association and the Corporate Law Association present a Careers in Tax Law Panel on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 3:45 to 5:30 pm in Hotung 2000. 

Panelists will speak on how they pursued their careers, pitfalls they may have encountered, and provide advice for law students interested in pursuing a career in tax law. Q&A session to follow.  The panel will conclude with a reception, with light refreshments and drinks.

Panelists include:

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 1:06 PM - Categories: Practice Areas | Community Events | All class years

Over 20 New Summer 2011 Research Assistant Positions Posted Today!

Posted by Laura Hosid at 2:18 PM - Categories: Research Assistant | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E

To find research assistant positions, search Symplicity using the keyword search “Summer 2011 Faculty Research Assistant.” 

For more information on working as a research assistant, click here for a recent blog post. 

MD Public Defender Summer 2011 and Academic Year Opportunities

The MD Public Defender still has openings for summer 2011 in the following jurisdictions and openings in all jurisdictions for fall 2011 and spring 2012 externship/internships.

Baltimore City -- felony, district court, neighborhood defenders, misdemeanor jury trial

Baltimore City -- Collateral Review Division,

Upper Shore

Lower Shore

Southern MD (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's)

Baltimore  County

Carroll County

Frederick County

Western MD

Click below for application instructions. 

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 11:28 AM - Categories: Public Interest | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

DC and MD State Court Clerkship Updates - 2011 and 2012 clerkship information

DC Superior Court:

As of March 23, 2011, the following DC Superior Court judges are currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 term. 

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 8:43 AM - Categories: State Court Clerkships | Judicial Clerkships | 2L/3E | 3L/4E

Hot Job for 2L/3Es! Summer Associate at a DC Boutique Firm

Please see below for details.

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Posted by Laura Hosid at 8:00 AM - Categories: Law Firms | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

Reminder: Women's Bar Summer 2011 Funding application deadline - 3/24

Women’s Bar Association Foundation of the District of Columbia
Summer 2011 Founders Fellowship

The Women’s Bar Association Foundation of the District of Columbia has selected Georgetown Law to receive its fifth annual Founders Fellowship.  The Fellowship provides a $7500 award to one Georgetown Law student interning full-time (8 – 10 weeks) at a local non-profit organization that represents the legal needs of women and children.   

Eligibility:
To be eligible, a student must have a confirmed summer position at a DC area non-profit organization.  Judicial internships, prosecutors’ offices, public defenders, and other government positions are not eligible.    

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 11:40 AM - Categories: Public Interest | Summer Funding | 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E