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What is the PSJD Fellowship? The PSJD Fellow is the principal manager and administrator of the psjd.org website. PSJD, a National Association for Law Placement (NALP) initiative, catalogues thousands of job announcements for public service legal positions each year and curates a directory of civil society, government, and other public-service-oriented employers. The site also publishes a …

2023-24 Public Service Fellowship Application Deadline: June 16

Calling all students planning to graduate in 2024! The federal clerkship portal, OSCAR, will release applications from students in the graduating class of 2024 on June 12, 2023 at 12 p.m. EDT. If you’re considering a career with the federal courts, this is a great opportunity to serve as a 1-4 year term law clerk …

OSCAR Releases Federal Clerkship Applications on June 12, 2023

The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association welcomes all diverse law students to apply for free admission to the Trial Techniques Seminar, August 17 to August 19, 2023, in Duluth, Minnesota! Admitted law students will be paired with an MDLA Diversity Committee member and receive free admission to all seminar events. Students will also receive free lodging …

MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar – FREE Attendance

Reducing Stigma to Avoid Chronic Stress & Burnout Thursday, June 8, 4 pm Central Time Lawyers bring intellect, passion, and skill to their work, carry significant workloads, and work long hours in close relationship with others solving difficult problems.  Lawyers seek justice and successful resolution for clients and fairness, meaning, and intrinsic and external rewards …

June Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Events

July 8th-9th, 2023 11:30 am to 7:00 pm (EST) Creating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field starts with ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to all aspiring legal professionals, with emphasis on BIPOC, first-generation, and marginalized professionals. The goal of this free, two-day, virtual conference is to be the bridge helping BIPOC, first-generation, and other …

2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference

During the month of June, the Office of Career and Professional Development will be hosting a series of student drop-in office hours. Students are welcome to “drop in”, either in-person (Room 103), or virtually (see Zoom link below), and a career counselor will be readily available to answer questions concerning resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, …

Student Drop-in Office Hours – Office of Career and Professional Development

The Equal Justice Committee of the Minnesota Court of Appeals is hosting a virtual panel on June 15 at 12:15 pm CT for law students to discuss how a judicial clerkship with our court can change their lives and careers. The event will be hosted by Judge Peter Reyes and will feature a diverse group …

Enhance Your Superpowers by Clerking at the Minnesota Court of Appeals

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP) is a nonprofit association of leading Twin Cities legal employers with a single mission: to attract, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color in and around the Twin Cities. For over 15 years, TCDIP has sponsored the Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference (MMRC) designed to connect legal employers in the …

Last day to apply for the Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference

Mark your calendar for the Meet the Employers reception on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 to 6 pm in Mitchell Hamline’s Auditorium! Students will have the opportunity to network in-person with employers participating in Mitchell Hamline’s Summer Recruitment Program in a reception-style, business-like atmosphere. This is a valuable opportunity to make a first impression with …

Mark your calendars for Meet the Employers!

Law students and eligible graduates are invited to several DOJ informational webinars happening in summer 2023, starting with OARM’s annual webinar introducing the 2023 – 2024 Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) at DOJ. Students will learn about the programs, participating offices, eligibility requirements, the application process, and will have …

Starting Tomorrow – Informational Webinars Introducing DOJ’s 2023 – 2024 Programs