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MJF Summer Clerkship DEADLINE is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th

Posted: January 6, 2020
Each year MJF raises funds and solicits agencies to support student summer clerkships.  This year, they are pleased to offer clerkships with the following organizations: 10th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office; American Civil Liberties Union; Central Minnesota Legal Services; Children’s Law Center; Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota; Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid – Family Law Division; Mid-Minnesota …

MJF Summer Clerkship DEADLINE is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th

Volunteers Needed for MSBA High School Mock Trial

Posted: January 6, 2020
The MSBA’s High School Mock Trial Competition is Seeking Volunteer Judges in Ramsey and Hennepin County. This exciting law-related education program has long enjoyed the support of the state judiciary – from the Supreme Court to the local district court level. Last year alone, over 300 trials were scheduled in courthouses throughout the state which …

Volunteers Needed for MSBA High School Mock Trial

ABA 2020 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

Posted: January 2, 2020
The American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation will begin accepting applications for its 2020 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). JIOP is a full-time (32 hours/week), six-week minimum, summer internship program open to all diverse 1L and 2L students. Applications must be submitted by January 10, 2020. More information available via Symplicity #15208

ABA 2020 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

EJW Rural Summer Legal Corps

Posted: December 18, 2019
Each summer, Equal Justice Works partners with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to support 35 dedicated law students who want to serve rural communities, as part of the Rural Summer Legal Corps. Student Fellows spend eight to ten weeks at LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations developing valuable skills and gaining hands-on experience while earning a …

EJW Rural Summer Legal Corps

Stinson’s View of Law Firm Life and Winter Open House

Posted: December 13, 2019
Save the Date! All 1Ls are invited to Stinson LLP’s Winter Open House on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 5-7pm, for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and candid conversations with attorneys from a variety of practice areas. For more information, view the Winter Open House 2020 flier and RSVP here. In addition, 1Ls of diverse …

Stinson’s View of Law Firm Life and Winter Open House

Diverse 1Ls & 2Ls | Target Legal Affairs Mock Interview Program Jan. 30 – limited space RSVP now

Posted: December 11, 2019
DATE: Thursday, January 30, 2020 TIME: 1:30 – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Target Headquarters: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 RSVP in Symplicity (under Events – Workshops) Space is limited RSVP now!! Target’s Legal Affairs team is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Mock Interview Program. This program is an exciting opportunity for diverse 1Ls, 2Ls and …

Diverse 1Ls & 2Ls | Target Legal Affairs Mock Interview Program Jan. 30 – limited space RSVP now

Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Opportunities

Posted: December 10, 2019
Our core program is the Summer Fellowship Program, which is comprised of a 10-week fellowship during the summer months at labor-related organizations around the country.  In 2019, we awarded funded summer fellowships to 87 law students and one part-time funded school-year fellowship for 2019-2020. We anticipate awarding a similar number in 2020. We will also …

Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship Opportunities

ABA Business Law Section Opportunities

Posted: December 10, 2019
The ABA Business Law Section has two law student opportunities that may be of interest to students: The ABA Business Law Section Diversity Clerkship is a summer program that provides business law clerkship placements for qualified diverse second-year law students. Participating clerks receive support and mentoring in the business law field and exposure to business …

ABA Business Law Section Opportunities

The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that they are accepting diverse law students for mentorship, and free admission to the 2020 MDLA Midwinter Conference

Posted: December 10, 2019
Students will be paired with a civil defense attorney who will aid in mentorship, networking, and job placement. As part of the mentorship program, students will receive free admission to the 2020 MDLA Midwinter Conference, January 25-27, 2020, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington, MN. Students will be able to attend valuable CLE sessions …

The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that they are accepting diverse law students for mentorship, and free admission to the 2020 MDLA Midwinter Conference