POST GRADUATE JUDICIAL INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Now that you have completed the bar and are focusing on your job search, we suggest that you also consider completing a Post Graduate Judicial Internship.

The Third Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of seven counties (Columbia, Suwannee, Madison, Hamilton, Dixie, Lafayette and Taylor), is currently seeking individuals who are willing to serve as judicial interns. Judicial interns work under the direct supervision of the general magistrate and the staff attorneys and assist the judiciary with research and drafting of legal memoranda and proposed orders. The majority of the work involves post conviction relief motions in criminal cases, but interns may be asked to help with other types of legal issues, including family law matters, small claims and complex civil litigation cases. This is an ideal position for someone with excellent analytical and writing skills; who is seeking to gain working knowledge of the court system, as well as enhance his or her resume.

In past years, graduates who completed Post Graduate Internships sometimes obtained permanent positions within the judicial system based upon the work they performed as interns. Our experience has also been that firms look very favorably on candidates who have this experience while their bar admission is pending.

Please send your resume to:

Deborah A. DeNike
General Magistrate
Court Administration – Third Judicial Circuit
173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408
Lake City, Florida 32055

Florida Bar Swim Meet set for September in Sarasota

On Saturday, Septemer 4, the Florida Bar will hold its first Swim Championships in Sarasota. The swim meet coincides with a Bar networking event and a CLE presentation. Bar members interested in attending are encouraged to register for the event through their local associations, although "unattached" members may also enter. Attendees must pay a registration fee of $95 which includes both entrance to the meet as well as registration for the CLE course and networking portion of the event. Net proceeds will benefit the Florida Bar Foundation.

Registration information and entry forms are available on the Florida Bar website and must be received by Friday, August 20.

Florida Bar Mid Year Meeting Orlando -- September

The Florida Bar Midyear Meeting will take place September 22-25, 2010 at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway. There will be multiple CLE seminars, sections and committee meetings and many opportunities to network. Visit www.FLoridaBar.org for more information.

Litigator sought 0-4 years experience

The Institute for Justice, the nation's leading libertarian public interest law firm, is seeking a staff attorney to join its litigation department in Arlington, VA. IJ litigates cutting-edge constitutional cases in the areas of private property rights, economic liberty, school choice, and free speech in both state and federal courts nationwide. They have litigated three cases before the US Supreme Court including the Kelo eminent domain case and have petitioned for cert. on three others this term, one of which has already been accepted. They are seeking attorneys with 0-4 years litigation experience, excellent communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, solid academic records, a passion for freedom, and a good sense of humor. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Human Resource Department
institute for Justice
901 North Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203

or via e-mail (preferred method of submission)
employment@ij.org

LAVENDER LAW CAREER FAIR IN MIAMI

Early Registration has been extended to Monday August 9 for the Lavender Law Career Fair & Conference at Loews Miami Beach on August 26-28, 2010. More than 1,000 practicing attorneys, scholars, law students, members of the judiciary and other legal professionals are expected to attend this year's event which will feature career, networking, and continuing legal education opportunities tailored for the LGBT legal community. The Career Fair includes many of the most sought after employers. To register, just go to the Lavender Law website.