Interested in Public Interest?
Have you heard of PSLawNet.org? If not, take a peek at a resource available to you as a student and graduate. This website is dedicated to assisting students and graduates find public interest employment. They have listings from unpaid to paid internships for students and attorney and fellowship opportunities for graduates. A quick snapshot of [...]
Miss America
I remember as a child being intrigued by the Miss America pageants. The most interesting thing about it to me, though, was the behind-the-scenes machinations going on. I knew something had to happen before they got on that stage, because the final 8 or 10 women were called up too quickly. I was, of course, [...]
The Infamous J.D. Conundrum
Have you ever noticed the small quirks to degree titles? Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy (when it seems that should be a DPh), for example. M.S. is a Master of Science, which you would refer to as a Master’s degree. B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts, which is then referred to as a Bachelor’s degree. [...]
Why do I need more than one edition of my resume?
The simple answer is that different employers are looking for different skills, assets, and experiences in you. A corporation might emphasize your bonus skills, like a hard-won understanding of customer service, while a firm is looking for your exceptional grades, legal work experience, or your Moot Court board membership. The long answer is more complex. [...]
CDO Recap: Elder Law Society Presents: Elder Law in Israel
On Thursday, September 29th, the Elder Law Society hosted Dr. Issi Doron, LL.B, LL,M, Ph.D. as their lunch speaker. Dr Doron, is a visiting professor from University of Haifa, in Haifa, Israel, an extensively published author, professor, and dedicated advocate for the elderly. Dr. Doran additionally helped found the NGO “The Law in Service of [...]