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Feature: 
  • Get Funding for Unpaid Summer Positions!
  • Summer Funding: Massachusetts Bar Foundation Legal Intern Fellowship Program, apply by 3/17
  • Post-Graduate Fellowship: MBA's Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Scholarship, apply by 2/28
  • FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship and Internship Programs, apply by 4/3 and 3/24
  • St. Thomas More Law School Scholarship, apply by 6/30
  • Publishing opportunity for students
  • New job postings 
  • Ogletree Deakins, 1L OCI, apply by 2/22
  • Legal Summer Intern Program (LSIP), apply by 2/23
  • BBA Diversity & Inclusion Section's Summer Judicial Internship Program, apply by 2/27
  • Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, apply by 3/9
  • Summer 2017 Clinical externs and interns, apply by 3/10
  • Patent Law Interview Program, register by 3/10
  • John E. Fenton, Jr. Public Service Awards, apply by 3/17
  • Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship, apply by 3/20
  • Callback and offer information to PCD
  • Showcasing Pro Bono and Public Service at Suffolk Law, 2/27
  • Loyola Patent Job Fair and Other Job Fair Preparation, 2/28
  • Unequal Treatment: A Discussion of Racial and Ethnic Healthcare Disparities of Muslims, 3/7
*Satisfies Suffolk Professional Development Requirement
  • Housing Discrimination 101: An Overview of State and Federal Antidiscrimination Laws, 2/24 *
  • Cost Containment in Massachusetts Today: Where have we been? Where are we going?, 2/27 *
  • Webinar: Student Debt Relief Basics, 2/28
  • Speed Networking with Environmental Law Attorneys, 3/1
  • CLE: Handling a 209A Case, 3/2 *
  • Tax Law for New Lawyers and Business Lawyers: A Primer, 3/3 *
  • CLE: Advanced Issues in Mediating Business Disputes, 3/6 *
  • If It Happens to You...Preparing for a HIPAA Breach, 3/8 *
  • Executing Career Transitions: Working with the "Puzzle Pieces" to Reshape Your Work/Life Picture, 3/9
  • CLE: An Introduction to Administrative and Zoning Litigation, 3/9 *
  • CLE: Changes and Updates in Immigration Law; What You Need to Know, 3/9 *
  • District Court Bootcamp, 3/10 * 
  • Goodwin 1L Diversity Fellowships, apply by 2/21
Feature
Get Funding for Unpaid Summer Positions!

How can I get funding for my unpaid summer internship? The most popular way to get summer funding is through the SPILG Fellowship (Suffolk Public Interest Law Group). SPILG is a Suffolk University Law School program that provides funding for dozens of students working in a summer internship in public service with a non-profit, or government organization in the United States. Judicial internships (including FYSIP) DO NOT qualify.
 
How much money will I receive with a SPILG fellowship? The SPILG fellowship is a combination of a grant and Federal Work Study. If you work the requisite hours to receive the total amount, you will receive $5000.
 
Do I need to have secured a public interest internship before I apply? No, you do not have to have accepted a position by the time you apply. You must accept a position by April 2 9, 201 7 in order to participate in the program.
 
How do I apply for the SPILG Fellowship and Federal Work Study Award? Submit a resume, personal statement, and the FAFSA. You can find the complete instructions on the Symplicity News Feed.
 
When do I have to apply? Apply before 10:00am on March 6, 201 7.
 
Is it competitive? Last year we were able to fund all students who submitted a completed application by the deadline, and met the requirements.
 
What other funding sources exist for summer work? There are funding sources for international work, and some other types of public interest work. For example, the law school is able to work with students on funding some international internships.  The  Law School's Consumer Law Fellowship funds a few students doing work related to consumer protection, up to $7000. The Massachusetts Bar Foundation also offers a Legal Internship Fellowship Program.            
 
How can I find out more about funding sources for summer work? For SPILG, check the SPILG application and FAQ document in the Document Library on Symplicity, or email sbookbinder@suffolk.edu. For the Consumer Law Fellowship, email Quaime Lee at qvlee@suffolk.edu. For information about international funding, email Christine Bustany at cbustany@suffolk.edu. 

Announcements
What's New?

  • Summer Funding Source: The Massachusetts Bar Foundation is pleased to announce their 2017 Legal Intern Fellowship Program, which seeks to encourage careers in public interest law, while contributing valuable legal support to organizations serving the under-represented in Massachusetts. Law students selected to be Legal Intern Fellows will receive a stipend of $6,000 to volunteer for ten weeks during the summer months at a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to low-income clients in Massachusetts. The application deadline is March 17, 2017. Details 
     
  • Post-Graduate Fellowship: The Massachusetts Bar Association announces the Third Annual Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. This is a great opportunity for 3LD/4LE students who: are committed to public interest law in Massachusetts upon graduation; have a prove record of hard work and academic accomplishment; and have demonstrated integrity and honesty. The application deadline is February 28, 2017. Details   
     
  • The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) is now accepting applications for their FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program. Details are available on their website and applications are due by Monday, April 3, 2017. They will also award stipends to law students from its Chairman Robert E. Lee Scholarship and Internship Fund. The program provides stipends of up to $5,000 to outstanding law students employed as unpaid summer interns in positions with the FCC and other federal, state and local government agencies with a connection to the communications industry (i.e., broadcasting, cable, information technology, television, telephony, satellite, and wireless).  Applications will be accepted online through March 24, 2017.   
     
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester St. Thomas More Law School Scholarship: Currently, the St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Worcester awards a scholarship of not less than $3000 to a law student attending an accredited law school in the fall. Applicants or parents must be registered and active members of a parish in the Diocese of Worcester. Applicants may be in any year of law school studies. Applications may be obtained by visiting the diocesan website at www.worcesterdiocese.org/st-thomas-more-society. Applications are due on or before June 30, 2017.  
     
  • Publishing opportunity for students on Law Blog: Want to show future employers you can contribute to their marketing efforts from day one? Get published in the Enjuris consumer-facing law blog with your own byline! Enjuris.com provides information and answers questions for people at one of the hardest times of their lives: after accidents. They write on personal injury law topics with empathy and legal accuracy. Details on topics and how to become a contributor can be found at https://www.enjuris.com/resources-for-attorneys/law-students.html. Paid contributor opportunities may be available for the right candidates. They welcome questions from students at students@pr.enjuris.com.
     
  • CareerBuzz is the weekly PCD student newsletter. CareerBuzz will be emailed to all students on Tuesday afternoons and will also be archived on  Symplicity (in the News Feed). Most items will not be repeated in future issues, so be sure to read CareerBuzz every week to keep updated on all career-related news and information.  
Hiring
career fairs
Who's Hiring?

  • View this week's list of job postings.
     
  • Ogletree Deakins (Boston) will be interviewing first-year students at Suffolk on Wednesday, March 8 for Summer 2017 law clerk positions. Interested students graduating in 2019, should submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript by 10:00am on February 22. Upload your application materials to Symplicity and apply under the 'OCI' tab (selection the "OCI - Spring 2017" session). They prefer a GPA of 3.0 or above and also seek previous business or law firm employment and/or internships that demonstrate initiative and high-level of responsibility. 
     
  • Information about employers participating in the Legal Summer Intern Program (LSIP) is now available! Law firms, corporations, government entities, and nonprofit organizations will be hiring 1LD/2LE and 2LD/3LE students for summer positions for the summer of 2017. Information on the second group of employers participating in this program is available on Symplicity. Applications are due on the Suffolk Symplicity site by 10:00am on Thursday, February 23. Don't miss out on these great opportunities! New employer added: Anti-Defamation League New England (1LD/2LE, 2LD/3LE students). 
     
  • Apply to the BBA Diversity & Inclusion Section's Summer Judicial Internship Program. The Program is an unpaid, non-credit internship in which students work directly with a judge or legal team, observe courtroom proceedings and enhance their legal research and writing skills. In addition, interns are invited to engage in professional development seminars and meetings held at the BBA. Students must have completed the 1L or 2L year (or the equivalent) and must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week for a total of 8 weeks for most placements. More information and application instructions are available on their website. Applications are due by February 27, 2017.
     
  • Applications for the Marshall-Brennan Program: Would you like to teach Constitutional Law to high school students as part of a year-long academic program that also awards pro bono credit? If you are selected for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project as a Marshall-Brennan Fellow, you will study constitutional law issues affecting high school students (including free speech, search & seizure, equal protection and due process) while teaching twice a week in high schools in urban minority population areas. You will also coach students in a city-wide moot court competition in which the winning students participate in a national competition. The selection process will be completed prior to registration for fall courses - applications are due by 10:00am on March 9, 2017 via Symplicity (click on the OCI tab and choose the "Marshall-Brennan" session).  Current 1LD/2LE and 2LD/3LE students are eligible to apply.  More information is available on the SULS website. 
     
  • Hiring Summer 2017 Clinical Externs and Interns! Suffolk University Law School's Clinical Programs seek highly motivated students to assist clinical faculty with client representation over the 2017 summer. Students will have the opportunity to work with live clients and on real cases under the close supervision of clinical faculty and hone critical lawyering skills. Student may work in one or more of the following practices: the Accelerator Practice, the Health Law Clinic, Family Advocacy Clinic, Indigenous Peoples Rights Clinic, Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic, and/or the Juvenile Defenders Clinic. Students can work for pay or credit.  Apply through Symplicity on or before March 10, 2017 at 5:00pm. Please contact Joan Luke at jluke@suffolk.edu with any questions.
     
  • Registration is now open for the 2017 Patent Law Interview Program to be held August 3-4, 2017 in Chicago. 1LD/2LE and 2LD/3LE students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering or a technical science should consider registering for the program. You do not need to be patent bar eligible to register, although the vast majority of employers participating in the program are seeking patent bar eligible students. Interested students should register online before March 10, 2017. Once registered, you will receive information on how to apply and bid on interviews.
     
  • Applications are now being accepted for the John E. Fenton, Jr. Public Service Awards, the highest paid public service awards given by Suffolk Law. The Fenton Awards program seeks to assist students graduating in January or May 2017 in obtaining highly responsible positions at government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Examples of eligible employment include, but are not limited to, state and federal government agencies, prosecutor and public defender offices, legislative offices, public interest litigation, advocacy or policy groups, and nonprofit legal services organizations. There are no geographic restrictions. The application deadline is Friday, March 17, 2017 by 10:00am (apply under the OCI tab, Fenton Award session on Symplicity). Details are available on the Fellowship webpage.
     
  • Apply for a PAID Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship for Summer 2017! The Consumer Law Public Service Fellowships support current students at Suffolk Law School working in internships in the field of consumer law. Fellowship applications for Summer 2017 will be accepted via Symplicity (job posting #17205) through Monday, March 20 at 10:00am. Students are encouraged to try to secure their internship prior to receiving the fellowship as the award is contingent on obtaining a placement with an eligible employer, but it is not necessary to have a placement beforehand to be awarded a fellowship. In the past, fellows have found placements with agencies such as the Boston Fair Housing Commission, Greater Boston Legal Service's Consumer Rights Unit, the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the National Consumer Law Center. Awards may be for up to $5,000. Please see the Fellowship webpage for more details, including completion requirements.
     
  • Please notify Michelle Dobbins in PCD if you receive a callback interview or offer. The feedback is appreciated. 

SuffolkWhat's Going On At Suffolk?
  
  • Showcasing Pro Bono and Public Service at Suffolk Law - Monday, February 27, 4:00 to 6:00pm, Faculty Dining Room. Join Suffolk Law in hosting the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Service and the Hon. Geraldine Hines for a presentation by Suffolk faculty, administrators and students on Suffolk Law's pro bono and public service programs. Learn about the many public service opportunities at Suffolk. Meet esteemed members of the judiciary. Help showcase Suffolk Law's pro bono and public service work. Enjoy a free reception. 
     
  • Loyola Patent Job Fair and Other Job Fair Preparation - Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 to 4:00pm, room 315. Drop in anytime to learn and ask questions about the summer job fairs from fellow students. Sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Student Association (IPLSA).
     
  • Unequal Treatment: A Discussion of Racial and Ethnic Healthcare Disparities of Muslims - Tuesday, March 7, 6:00 to 8:30pm, Main Function Room. Featured Panelists Include:  Dr. Aasim Padela, Director of the Initiative on Islam and Medicine, University of Chicago; Andrew Cohen, Health Law Advocates, Muslim Justice League Health Justice Team; Professor Renee Landers, Suffolk University Law School, Faculty Director of the Health and Biomedical Law Concentration; and Dr. Shamaila Khan, Director of the Center for Multicultural Mental Health at the Boston University Medical Campus. Moderated by: Kathleen Harrell, Associate at Donoghue, Barrett & Singal. Dinner will be provided. Presented by the Muslim Law Students Association and the Health and Biomedical Law Society. 

NetworkingWhat Else is Hapenning?
  
  • Housing Discrimination 101: An Overview of State and Federal Antidiscrimination Laws - Friday, February 24, 12:30 to 2:00pm, BBA. This program will cover the basics of state and federal law, including prohibited discrimination and affirmative obligations of landlords, recent developments, and enforcement trends. RSVP (SULS PDR credit)
     
  • Cost Containment in Massachusetts Today: Where have we been? Where are we going?  - Monday, February 27, 5:00 to 7:00pm, BBA. This program will explore healthcare cost trends in Massachusetts since the passage of Ch. 224. Is the Health Policy Commission having an impact on cost trends? Are there other factors at work that are impacting healthcare cost trends on consumers and the small group market? Do we need more than Ch. 224 to bend the cost curve? After this seminar, attendees will know the variables that affect the growth of healthcare costs and will gain insights into whether Ch. 224 has or will make a difference in controlling healthcare cost growth.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit)
     
  • Webinar: Student Debt Relief Basics - Tuesday, February 28, 3:30pm. The webinar will teach you about the various repayment plans, loan cancellation provisions, how to earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness, what to do if you are behind on your payments, and how to earn free money for loan payments via loan repayment assistance programs. You do not have to attend it live. If you register prior to the live event, you will receive a recording in the 48 hours following the live version.  Register today!
     
  • Speed Networking with Environmental Law Attorneys - Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 to 7:30pm, BBA. This event gives law students and new lawyers a unique opportunity to meet with several Boston-area environmental law attorneys in just one evening. Those who attend this event will have the chance to meet all of our guest attorneys in small groups to learn about the career paths and legal opportunities available in Boston's environmental law landscape. A reception with hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine will directly follow the program. Space is limited.   Pre-Registration is required. 
     
  • CLE: Handling a 209A Case - Thursday, March 2, 4:30 to 7:00pm, BBA. Domestic violence and allegations of domestic violence add another layer of complexity to divorce litigation. This seminar will address assisting your client in the filing of a 209A Complaint and seeking a restraining order, assisting your client when served with a 209A complaint and restraining order, how to prepare for and prosecute or defendant a 209A Complaint and what to do when a complaint is filed in the District Court during the pendency of a divorce action or vice versa. They will also discuss how to address the issue of custody and parenting time when there is a 209A order and jurisdictional issues related to 209A orders.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit) 
     
  • Tax Law for New Lawyers and Business Lawyers: a Primer - Friday, March 3, 12:30 to 2:00pm, BBA. Advising business clients often requires a basic understanding of tax law. This program is designed to introduce both new lawyers and experienced non-tax lawyers to the nuts and bolts of tax law. The panel of tax experts will discuss the framework and key issues of federal, international and state tax law, as well as ERISA. The program will help provide you with the tools to understand basic tax issues that commonly arise in business matters and to spot difficult issues that may require additional guidance.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit) 
     
  • CLE: Advanced Issues in Mediating Business Disputes - Monday, March 6, 4:00 to 5:30pm, BBA.  Business disputes are often complex, and challenging issues tend to arise in mediating business controversies: How does the background of the business mediator you choose send signals and influence the mediation process? What is the best way to structure a mediation statement to have the most impact? How does one successfully use experts or "defend" against their use? What are the best ways to handle multi-party situations? What considerations are involved with a mandatory mediation that was previously stipulated to by party agreement? How are facilitative and evaluative approaches balanced throughout the mediation process? What are the benefits and drawbacks of involving a "mediator's proposal" to resolve disputes?  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit) 
     
  • If It Happens to You...Preparing for a HIPAA Breach - Wednesday, March 8, 12:00 to 1:30pm, BBA. This interactive program will discuss internal actions that HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates should consider in order to be prepared to address a HIPAA breach.  Panelists will also examine recent OCR enforcement actions involving breaches and will highlight potential pitfalls and provide practical guidance for coordinating a breach response. After this seminar, attendees will know suggested steps to maximize readiness for a HIPAA breach and how to avoid common problems that can impede or delay compliance with breach notification requirements.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit) 
     
  • Executing Career Transitions: Working with the "Puzzle Pieces" to Reshape Your Work/Life Picture - Thursday, March 9, 12:30pm, Todd & Weld LLP,  One Federal Street, Boston. Please join the Mothers' Forum of the WBA for an informative program with Elizabeth Munnell and Patricia Hennessy to discuss how to approach, consider, and execute successful career transitions, whether that be moving from full to part-time, changing jobs, returning to the legal field after staying home with children, or shifting your career trajectory to achieve a better work/life balance.  Register 
     
  • CLE: An Introduction to Administrative and Zoning Litigation - Thursday, March 9, 3:00 to 6:00pm, BBA.  The program will provide an introduction and overview of the law and procedures of court appeals of administration and zoning land use entitlements, with a particular focus on the law of standing. By attending this seminar, you'll learn the basics for bringing and defending against appeals of land use entitlements in Massachusetts Superior Court and Land Court.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit)
     
  • CLE: Changes and Updates in Immigration Law; What You Need to Know - Thursday, March 9, 4:00 to 6:00pm, BBA. Learn about how the President's recently issued Executive Orders could impact different areas of immigration law, and hear about important updates to immigration law that took place in 2016. This CLE will provide attendees with an overview of the change and will point them toward appropriate resources to use in order to keep up to date as things continue to change going forward. The following areas of immigration law will be addressed: business immigration; family-based immigration (specifically consular processing and waiver applications); and the crossover between immigration and criminal law referred to as "crimmigration."  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit) 
     
  • District Court Bootcamp - Friday, March 10, 12:00 to 3:00pm, BBA. "Friday Fundamentals" is the BBA's weekly educational series designed to offer an introduction to the basic legal skills and fundamental knowledge lawyers need to get a foothold and grow in their understanding of a given area of practice. Join them for a crash course in the fundamental procedures and common practices utilized to handle criminal cases in the District and Municipal Courts of Massachusetts.  From arraignment, pre-trial, motion, and trial sessions, learn how to overcome the most common obstacles and strategies for successful arguments.  RSVP  (SULS PDR credit)

DiversityDiversity and Inclusion                                 
  
  • The application deadline for the Goodwin 1L Diversity Fellowships is quickly approaching. The Fellowships provide first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds with awards of $10,000 each, to help cover expenses while working in a public interest law position during the summer after their first year of law school. More information, as well as application guidelines and forms, are available on their website. The application deadline is February 21, 2017.
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