Upcoming Events

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Blackstone Fellowship (for all students)

Interested in learning more about a great opportunity to put your faith into practice? Come learn about the Blackstone Legal Fellowship, a paid summer position that trains law students in matters of Christian litigation. The Blackstone Fellowship is a highly prestigious position that draws students from all law schools, from Yale to Regent to Notre Dame to Harvard. Please Join CLS & CPD for a program on the Blackstone Legal Fellowship, the type of work you do, and the training you will receive. Former Blackstone Fellows will join us to talk about the application process and their experiences. Lunch will be provided.  Monday, November 23, 2009 from 12:30-1:30pm in MSL 238.  Please RSVP in Symplicity.

Lawyers Working for Human Rights (for all students)

Interested in working on Human Rights issues? Lucy Arimond from the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, and Beatriz Menanteau from Advocates for Human Rights will be talking about their experiences, the organizations where they work, and about the Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellowship Program. Lucy Arimond supports the work of the Human Rights Center administratively as the Director of Fellowship Programs, and secondarily as an adjunct professor of law. Beatriz Menanteau is a Staff Attorney with the Women’s Human Rights Program. Brought to you by the Latino Law Student Association, Amnesty International, International Law Association, and the Office of Career and Professional Development.  Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 12:30-1:25pm in MSL 244.  Lunch will be provided; please RSVP in Symplicity.

MMCP Application Tips (for 1L students of color)

Join CPD as we cover the practical side of applying for the Minnesota Minority Clerkship Program: how to revise your resume, write a winning personal statement, and prepare for interviews. Lunch will be provided.  Monday, November 30, 2009 from 12:30-1:30pm in MSL 242.  Please RSVP in Symplicity.