2017 Patent Law Interview Program
Registration: OPEN NOW!!
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2017
Location: Chicago, IL
More information can be found in ROSCOE Job Posting: 16616. The 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 2017 Patent Law Interview Program will be held on Thursday, August 3 & Friday, August 4 at the Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront at 511 N. Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago.
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Exploring Opportunities: Careers in Business & Compliance
Monday, February 13, 2017
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: 109
Come and hear from legal professionals about their career in Compliance. Find out the challenges and benefits about choosing this particular path. All are welcome; please bring your own lunch.
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Build Your Connections: Informational Interviews
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Auditorium
Informational Interviews are a wonderful tool to help you decide on a practice area. They also can help to deepen your knowledge and build connections once you have decided. Does the idea of calling someone up intimidate you? Are you worried they will say no? Don't! In conjunction with this program, the CDO will identify a list of attorneys who are open to being contacted. Come to this noon-time program to learn about best practices, apply what you learn, and then sign up for the attorney of your choice based on location and practice area.
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NPILF Informational Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2017
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Courtroom
The Equal Justice Society has lined up several former recipients of the NPILF Summer Fellowship to answer questions regarding the application process and their job experiences. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about this great opportunity to fund your summer public interest work!
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Rural Practice Initiative: Rural Practice Interview
Friday February 17, 2017
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Kearney, NE
Apply to work in a small firm or with a solo practitioner in greater Nebraska! The Nebraska State Bar Association’s Rural Practice Initiative Program places attorneys and law students in firms outside of metropolitan areas. Participating attorneys are connected with firms looking to hire associates in Greater Nebraska. Participating law students gain practical experience, draft pleadings and interrogatories, shadow during court days and client meetings, research, and prepare briefs and memos. All clerks are compensated by their employer. Pay varies by employer. Your resume and cover letter will be given to practitioners in your region or practice area of interest.
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NSBA SPEED-NETWORKING EVENT
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday March 9th
4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: Student Lounge
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual NSBA Sections of the Law Speed-Networking Event on March 9th from 4:00 – 5:30. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet dozens of attorneys and have some fun at this high-energy networking event that we put together in conjunction with the Nebraska State Bar Association. Representatives from most, if not all, of the 30 sections of the NSBA will be seated at tables while students rotate every four minutes. Dust off your elevator speech and get read to ask questions! Make connections that can last a lifetime or just learn a bit more about the kinds of law that are being practiced in the community. The speed- networking will be followed by a reception complete with beverages and appetizers. Take advantage of this time to meet other attorneys or follow up with your favorites! We need hard numbers to plan this event so RSVP as soon as possible! The RSVP Deadline is March 3rd! Make sure to log into the BYC to RSVP.