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Ropes & Gray has long been a dedicated proponent of law firm diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity Committee, Women’s Forum, and LGBTQ Forum work to help achieve our mission of attracting, retaining, and promoting to partnership and leadership outstanding lawyers who reflect the global marketplace and communities that we serve. As part of our commitment, …

$25,000 Diversity Scholarship for 2L’s

The PTAB has announced the creation of a new Judicial Law Clerk Program modeled off the judicial law clerk program used in the federal courts. Judicial law clerks will gain experience working at the PTAB for a one-year term directly with one or more administrative patent judges (APJs). Judicial law clerks will assist on cases …

PTAB Announces Judicial Law Clerk Program for IP Grads

Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network Lena O. Smith Luncheon Friday, May 4, 2018, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. The Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network (“MBWLN”) invites you to our annual Lena O. Smith Luncheon (the “Luncheon”) at Mitchell Hamline School of Law on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Luncheon is our …

Attend the Minnesota Black Women Lawyers Network Luncheon

Artificial intelligence (AI) is just beginning to come into its own in its use by lawyers and within the legal industry.  Our Lawyering in the 21st Century session looks at the impact of AI and other new technologies on the legal profession. In addition, hear from Thomson Reuters employees on how they are leveraging their …

Event: Lawyering in the 21st Century at Thomson Reuters

The Mitchell Hamline Business Law Society, in partnership with the Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section, is hosting an Attorney Panel, featuring seven attorneys working in various areas of business law. Join us to learn about the attorney’s experiences and for a network hour following the panel.   Thursday, March 29th   5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   …

Panel Discussion & Reception: Exploring Careers in Business Law

  The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2017-2018   The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2017-2018 writing competition. This competition is open to …

Writing Contest with $3,000 first prize!

The American Bar Association’s Law Student Division is now accepting applications for liaisons<https://abaforlawstudents.com/2018/03/14/apply-to-become-an-aba-lsd-liaison/> for 2018-2019. About the Liaison Liaisons act as an advocate for their entities within the Law Student Division. The liaison must be a 2L or 3L for the entirety of the next school year. GPSolo Law Student Division Liaison Activities *   Chair …

Become an American Bar Association Liaison

Dear Students, The Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association is now accepting applications for two (2) Summer Law Fellowships. This year, MNAPABA will award Summer Law Fellowships to two (2) individuals ($2,000 each) who will serve underserved communities through a summer internship position with a governmental or non-profit organization. To qualify, the summer position must: …

Apply for a Summer Law Fellowship with MN Asian Pacific American Bar Association