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July 8, 2008

 Contents:

Fall Recruitment Update

Third Annual Alumni Mock Interview Program

Fall Recruitment Fashion Show

Judicial Clerkship Update for 3Ls applying for Federal Clerkships

Equal Justice Works Post-Graduate Fellowship Application Now Available Online:

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Fall Recruitment Update:

The fall 2008 on campus interview, resume collect, and direct mail schedules are now posted at: http://www.utlaw.edu/students/career/oncampus.htm.  Application materials for the on-campus interview and resume collect program must be received in our office by Monday, July 28^th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Please Note:  Fall on campus interviews will begin on August 18^th, 2008, the week prior to the start of classes. 

To be eligible to participate in fall recruitment, you need to have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a member of the career services office, and participate in a mock interview prior to any on-campus interview.  Contact Jessica at jessica.mehl@utoledo.edu to schedule a resume review and/or a mock interview.   

Third Annual Alumni Mock Interview Program:

The Third Annual Alumni Mock Interview Program is scheduled for Thursday, August 14^th, 2008 at the College of Law.  All students are invited to participate, whether or not you intend to take part in fall recruitment.  Participation in this program will fulfill the fall recruitment mock interview requirement. 

The agenda for the evening is as follows:

5:15 – 5:30 pm:  Alumni and Students Arrive and Check-in

5:30 – 5:40 pm:  Welcome and Event Overview

5:40 – 6:40 pm:  Timed Mock Interviews with Alumni (Two 30 minute interviews)

6:40 – 7:30 pm:  Advice from the Pros (Alumni share tips for interviewing)

& Reception sponsored by Marshall & Melhorn

RSVP Required.  If you would like to participate in this program, please respond to jessica.mehl@utoledo.edu.  The program is open to the first 20 students to RSVP.   

Fall Recruitment Fashion Show:

On August 14^th, 2008, WLSA is sponsoring a Fall Recruitment Fashion Show.  I hope you will be able to join in as they highlight some of the DO’S & DON’TS OF FALL RECRUITMENT FASHION. Student models will take to the runway to show us what to wear, and what to avoid.  A personal shopper will talk about the importance of investing in high quality suits and coordinating accessories.  (and how to do so on a budget)  Also, a special guest will provide tips & advice on how to maintain a sense of professionalism throughout the interview season and beyond. 

Date:  Thursday, August 14^th, 2008

Time:  7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (following the Alumni Mock Interview Program)

Place:  The University of Toledo College of Law Patio

Please Spread the Word--All are welcome!! 

Judicial Clerkship Update for 3Ls applying for Federal Clerkships:

If you have previously indicated an interest in applying for post-graduate federal judicial clerkships, you should have received an e-mail message yesterday that contains important application details.  If this message did not reach you, and you do intend to apply for federal judicial clerkships, please notify our office at lcs@utoledo.edu  

Equal Justice Works Post-Graduate Fellowship Application Now Available Online:

The 2009 online application is now available at http://info.equaljusticeworks.org/fellowships.  If you are interested in reviewing the application form in order to advise students, you may do so by creating a profile and an application now.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Review the application ASAP.  We recommend that prospective candidates review the online application form as soon as possible to familiarize themselves with how it works and to consider the necessary items required to apply - the online application, the Certification Form (signed by both the candidate and the host organization), and up to two letters of recommendation.

Hard copy documents must be received by September 16^th. The deadline for submission of the application, which is done online, is 5 pm EDT on September 16^th.  A signed Certification Form and up to 2 recommendation letter(s) must be received by Equal Justice Works no later than September 16^th.  These items must be mailed or hand delivered.  Faxes and email will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the Equal Justice Works fellowship, or fellowship applications in general, please email jessica.mehl@utoledo.edu

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