The LCDO Weekly Record
April 26, 2021
Announcements
Attention Class of 2021: Required Graduate Employment Survey and Exit Meeting
Pursuant to ABA reporting requirements, all JD Candidates in the Class of 2021 are required to complete a Graduate Employment Survey on or before Friday, April 30. Complete the short survey online via your UB Law Connect account and schedule your “required graduation exit meeting,” under the “appointments” tab. If you have any questions, please email lawcareer@ubalt.edu.
1L and 2L Students: Please report your summer job on UB Law Connect
Let us know where you will be working this summer by reporting your job on UB Law Connect. You can access the report on the home page or under “profile.”
Still looking for a summer position? Please check out job opportunities currently posted on UB Law Connect and schedule an appointment with an LCDO counselor for additional assistance.
Upcoming Career Events and Deadlines
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Judicial Clerkships, 2022-2023 Term
The Baltimore County Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, in its efforts to promote diversity, is soliciting resumes to forward to the bench for consideration. This effort is not intended to replace the traditional hiring process. Students may still feel free to contact specific Baltimore County Circuit Court judges about their respective application processes. To apply for a Baltimore County Circuit Court judicial clerkship (for the 2022-2023 term) through the Baltimore County Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, email required application materials as a single pdf to: againes@bcba.org no later than May 15, 2021. Please see the job posting on UB Law Connect for more information and be sure to make an appointment with the LCDO to review your application materials.
4th Annual Virtual Harrity for Parity Women's Patent Workshop
May 17 - 20; Deadline to apply: April 30
Do you want extensive patent training from some of the most prominent female patent lawyers in the country? Harrity is hosting its fourth annual Women’s Patent Workshop, Harrity for Parity. A select group of women will participate in this free four-day virtual program geared towards an introduction to the practice of patent law. This event will include prominent guest speakers, Q&A panel discussions, trainings with a writing coach, and patent law skills training. Students can find more information here: https://harrityllp.com/diversity/harrityforparity/
30th Annual Delaware Diversity Job Fair
Saturday, July 31; Application Deadline, June 4, 11:59 p.m.
The 30th Annual Delaware Diversity Job Fair is an invitation-only event for rising second- and third-year students. The Job Fair was founded by a consortium of Delaware law firm, corporate, and public sector/interest legal employers interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in the Delaware bar by encouraging interested students to explore summer and full-time opportunities to work in Delaware. Applications for the DDJF, which include a resume, unofficial academic transcripts, and a personal statement, are submitted through the DDJF's Symplicity recruiting site: https://law-dmpd-csm.symplicity.com/students.
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Wednesday, July 28 - Friday, July 30
(Virtual)
With over 1700 annual attendees and more than 180 recruiters, the
Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair
is the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair in the world. The conference is virtual this year and you can learn more and register online
here. Student members of the LGBT Bar can register for free. You can sign up for membership online for only $40 annually.
Pro Bono Corner
Maryland Legal Aid Expungement Clinic – Student Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Johns Hopkins University at Eastern, 1101 E. 33rd Street
Maryland Legal Aid is looking for student volunteers to assist with intake and to help clients complete paperwork during this Expungement Clinic. This clinic will help eliminate barriers to obtaining housing and employment for low-income individuals. Interested in volunteering? Contact, Angus Derbyshire, MLA Pro Bono Coordinator, at aderbyshire@mdlab.org. All safety protocols, including the use of PPE, will be followed.
The LCDO Weekly Record
April 19, 2021
Announcements
Attention Class of 2021: Required Graduate Employment Survey and Exit Meeting
Pursuant to ABA reporting requirements, all JD Candidates in the Class of 2021 are required to complete a Graduate Employment Survey on or before Friday, April 30. Complete the short survey online via your UBalt Law Connect account. Schedule your “required graduation exit meeting,” via UBalt Law Connect under the “appointments” tab. If you have any questions, please email lawcareer@ubalt.edu.
Upcoming Career Events and Deadlines
Fall 2021 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Information Session
Tuesday, April 20, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register
here
.
Students interested in participating in the Fall 2021 On-Campus Interview Program for rising 2D/3E students should attend this information session. Attendees will receive instructions on how to participate in the upcoming Fall 2021 OCI Program (which will be virtual this year), along with the list of participating firms, a timeline of events, and a checklist. Additionally, you will hear from current second-year law students about what the most recent virtual OCI program was like for them and their best advice for navigating the process successfully.
1L Summer Internship Workshop & EXPLOR Orientation
Friday, April 23, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register
here
.
Students will learn valuable information and skills that will set them up for success in their first legal internship experience. This session is required for all Attorney EXPLOR participants, but is open to all 1L students, and will be recorded.
Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellowship Info Session – Postponed to June
Interested in finding an entry level position in public interest? A post-graduate fellowship is a great way to launch a public interest career! The LCDO will be holding an information session in June. Students and recent graduates who will be clerking and are interested in post-graduate fellowship opportunities are encouraged to contact kanderson@ubalt.edu for more information.
Diversity Opportunities
4th Annual Virtual Harrity for Parity Women's Patent Workshop
Monday, May 17 - Thursday, May 20; Application Deadline: April 30
Do you want extensive patent training from some of the most prominent female patent lawyers in the country? Harrity’s fourth annual Women’s Patent Workshop, Harrity for Parity, provides an opportunity for a select group of women to participate in a free four-day virtual program geared towards an introduction to the practice of patent law. The workshop will include prominent guest speakers, Q&A panel discussions, trainings with a writing coach, and patent law skills training. Students can find more information here: https://harrityllp.com/diversity/harrityforparity/
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Wednesday, July 28 - Friday, July 30, 2021
(Los Angeles, CA)
With over 1700 annual attendees and more than 180 recruiters, the
Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair
is the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair in the world. You can learn more about the conference and register online
here. Student members of the LGBT Bar can register for free. You can sign up for membership online for only $40 annually.
30th Annual Delaware Diversity Job Fair – Save the Date
Saturday, July 31
The 30th Annual Delaware Diversity Job Fair is an invitation-only event for rising second- and third-year students. The Job Fair was founded by a consortium of Delaware law firm, corporate, and public sector/interest legal employers interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in the Delaware bar by encouraging interested students to explore summer and full-time opportunities to work in Delaware. The application period will open on Monday, April 19, 2021 and close in early June. Application and details to follow soon.
Off-Campus Events
U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program Webinar
Attend one of three webinars. No RSVP required:
Tuesday., April 20, 12 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ HP SLIP April
20
, Access Code: 199 517 5392
Thursday, April 22, 3 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ
HP SLIP April
22
, Access Code: 199 555 4475
Thursday, April 22, 1 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ
HP SLIP April 23
, Access Code: 199 821 0011
Join one of the webinars for an introduction to the 2021-2022 Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) at the U.S. Department of Justice. Students will learn about the programs, eligibility requirements, the application process, and will have the chance to ask questions. Law students, as well as eligible graduates who will start or are currently serving in post-graduate judicial clerkships and fellowships are welcome to attend.
The LCDO Weekly Record
April 12, 2021
Announcements
Attention Class of 2021: Required Graduate Employment Survey and Exit Meeting
Pursuant to ABA reporting requirements, all JD Candidates in the Class of 2021 are required to complete a Graduate Employment Survey on or before Friday, April 30. Complete the short survey online via your UBalt Law Connect account. Schedule your “required graduation exit meeting,” via UBalt Law Connect under the “appointments” tab. If you have any questions, please email lawcareer@ubalt.edu.
Upcoming Career Events and Deadlines
Journal Information Session
Thursday, April 15, at noon.
Join via Zoom:
https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/94666252222; passcode: journal
Journal participation is one of the law school’s co-curriculars that employers most value. Please join Dean Alyssa Fieo of the LCDO; Sarah Simmons,'19, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Kathryn Graeff, Maryland Court of Special Appeals; and other alumni and upper-level students to hear how being on a journal can boost your career!
Fall 2021 On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Information Session
Tuesday, April 20, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register
here
.
Attendees will receive instructions on how to participate in the upcoming Fall 2021 OCI Program, which will be virtual, along with the list of participating firms, a timeline of events and checklist. Additionally, you will hear from current second-year law students on what the most recent virtual OCI program was like for them and their best advice for navigating the process successfully.
Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellowship Info Session
Tuesday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Register
here
.
Concerned about finding an entry level position in public interest? A post-graduate fellowship is a great way to launch a public interest career! Come learn about the various fellowship programs and the application process. While all students are welcome, this session is ideal for all 2Ls, and Class of 2021 grads who will be doing a judicial clerkship. Most fellowship applications are due in early Fall, so summer is the ideal time to begin planning your fellowship proposal! The event is co-sponsored by UBSPI.
1L EXPLOR Orientation
Friday, April 23, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register
here
.
Students will learn valuable information and skills that will set them up for success in their first legal internship experience. This session is required for all Attorney EXPLOR participants, but open to all 1L students and will be recorded.
Diversity Opportunities
MSBA Diversity in Tax Law Webinar
Thursday, April 15, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register
here
.
Presented by the MSBA Taxation Section Diversity & Inclusion Committee, the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation and the Federal Bar LGBT Law Section. This event is free to members and non-MSBA members.
Black Lawyers Matter Internship
Application Deadline: Friday, April 16
The National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA-CLS) is accepting applications for the BLM Internship program, which is designed to positively impact diversity in the legal profession by providing training, exposure, and opportunities to diverse students facing the challenge of securing quality employment. The NBA-CLS will partner with corporate legal departments and law firms that are dedicated to take more meaningful steps towards promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more about the opportunity here.
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Wednesday, July 28 - Friday, July 30, 2021
(Los Angeles, CA)
With over 1700 annual attendees and more than 180 recruiters, the
Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair
is the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair in the world. You can learn more about the conference and register onlinehere. Student members of the LGBT Bar can register for free. You can sign up for membership online for only $40 annually.
Off-Campus Events
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Legal Division Recruitment Even
Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 p.m.,
join online
here
(session #: 199 300 7726; password: P3ZaeisnK@44)
Are you considering a career in Federal Service after law school? If so, CFPB invites you to get to know the fascinating work that their talented cadre of attorneys do in the Legal Division, as well as get information about the upcoming Honors Attorney Program recruitment this Fall. Attendees will hear directly from some of the Legal Division’s managers and attorney staff.
U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program and Summer Law Intern Program Webinar
Attend one of three webinars. No RSVP required:
Tuesday., April 20, 12 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ HP SLIP April
20
, Access Code: 199 517 5392
Thursday, April 22, 3 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ
HP SLIP April
22
, Access Code: 199 555 4475
Thurday, April 22, 1 p.m. (EDT),
DOJ
HP SLIP April 23
, Access Code: 199 821 0011
Join one of the webinars for an introduction to the 2021-2022 Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) at the U.S. Department of Justice. Students will learn about the programs, eligibility requirements, the application process, and will have the chance to ask questions. Law students, as well as eligible graduates who will start or are currently serving in post-graduate judicial clerkships and fellowships are welcome to attend.
The LCDO Weekly Record
April 5, 2021
Announcements
Attention Class of 2021: Required Graduate Employment Survey and Exit Meeting
Pursuant to ABA reporting requirements, all JD Candidates in the Class of 2021 are required to complete a Graduate Employment Survey on or before Friday, April 30. Complete the short survey online via your UBalt Law Connect account. Schedule your “required graduation exit meeting,” via UBalt Law Connect under the “appointments” tab. If you have any questions, please email lawcareer@ubalt.edu.
Upcoming Career Events and Deadlines
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, Alumni Panel and Networking Session
Wednesday, April 7, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Register
here
.
Join via Zoom:
https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/97453736362
Interested in learning about the U.S. Attorney’s Office? Attend this session to hear about the important work of this office, which handles criminal prosecution cases related to human trafficking, gangs, and civil rights, such as hate crimes cases. UBalt Law Alumni who are currently working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office will discuss their work and career paths. You will also learn about internship and externship opportunities through the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s law clerk program, which offers experience in civil and criminal litigation. Panelists include:
Ayn Ducao, Executive Assistant United States Attorney
Brandon Moore, Assistant United States Attorney
Ellen Nazmy, J.D. ’14, Assistant United States Attorney
Darryl Tarver, J.D. ’14, Assistant United States Attorney
Jonathan Tsuei, J.D. ’13, Special Assistant United States Attorney
This event is co-sponsored by the LCDO, the Externship Program, BLSA, LALSA, and the Military & Government Law Association.
Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellowship Info Session
Tuesday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
, Register
here
.
Concerned about finding an entry level position in public interest? A post-graduate fellowship is a great way to launch a public interest career! Come learn about the various fellowship programs and the application process. While all students are welcome, this session is ideal for all 2Ls, and Class of 2021 grads who will be doing a judicial clerkship. Most fellowship applications are due in early Fall, so summer is the ideal time to begin planning your fellowship proposal! The event is co-sponsored by UBSPI.
Diversity Opportunities
Move the Needle 2L Virtual Learning Forum
Thursday, April 8, 3:30 p.m.
Register
here
.
Summer is almost here and with it comes internships for law students. Do you want to learn tips for a successful summer (whether remote, in-person, or hybrid)? The MTN Virtual 2L Learning Forum is designed to provide diverse 2L students with the opportunity to hear from legal hiring experts and law firm and legal department hiring leaders on a variety of professional skills topics. Most importantly, each session of the MTN Virtual 2L Forum will incorporate a lengthy Q&A session with law firm and legal department hiring professionals as well as small group discussions.
MSBA Diversity in Tax Law Webinar
Thursday, April 15, 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Register
here
.
Presented by the MSBA Taxation Section Diversity & Inclusion Committee, the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation and the Federal Bar LGBT Law Section. This event is free to members and non-MSBA members. Panelists include:
Sharonne Bonardi, Esq., Deputy Comptroller, Comptroller of Maryland
Hon. Juan F. Vasquez, Senior Judge, United States Tax Court
Meg Manchester, Esq., Partner, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Andre Barnett, Esq., Senior Tax Counsel, Senate Finance Committee
Loren Ponds, Esq., Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Moderator: DeAndre Morrow, Esq., Associate, Reed Smith LLP
Black Lawyers Matter Internship
Application Deadline: Friday, April 16
The National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA-CLS) is accepting applications for the BLM Internship program, which is designed to positively impact diversity in the legal profession by providing training, exposure, and opportunities to diverse students facing the challenge of securing quality employment. The NBA-CLS will partner with corporate legal departments and law firms that are dedicated to take more meaningful steps towards promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about the opportunity here.
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Wednesday, July 28 - Friday, July 30, 2021
(Los Angeles, CA)
With over 1700 annual attendees and more than 180 recruiters, the
Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair
is the largest LGBTQ+ legal career fair in the world. You can learn more about the conference and register online
here. Student members of the LGBT Bar can register for free. You can sign up for membership online for only $40 annually.
Off-Campus Events
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being a Lawyer but Were too Afraid to Ask
Baltimore County Bar Association
Wednesday, April 7, 4:30 p.m.
Online registration link
BCBA assembled a panel of young(ish), accomplished lawyers to answer all of your burning questions about becoming a lawyer and practicing law. You can submit questions anonymously or during the panel discussion. Panel will discuss topics such as "how to get a clerkship," "how to find a mentor," "what happens when a partner/client/judge asks a question and you do not know the answer," and "how to make your resume stand out." This will be an informal and fun event with a gift card raffle.
Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) Legal Division Recruitment Event
Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 p.m.,
join online
here
(session #: 199 300 7726; password: P3ZaeisnK@44)
Are you considering a career in Federal Service after law school? If so, CFPB invites you to get to know the fascinating work that our talented cadre of attorneys do in the Legal Division, as well as get information about the upcoming Honors Attorney Program recruitment this Fall. Attendees will hear directly from some of the Legal Division’s managers and attorney staff. A significant portion of the event will be dedicated to answering questions from participants.
Pro Bono Corner
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service: Helping Incarcerated Individuals get Economic Impact Payments
Last year, many Americans received Economic Impact Payments, but one group, incarcerated individuals, were left out – although not intentionally. CASH Campaign of Maryland, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and Maryland Legal Aid have formed a coalition to assist these individuals. MVLS is looking for volunteers to assist in mailing information to inmates who have requested assistance. Interested students can sign up to help by emailing Janice Shih at jshih@mvlslaw.org.