When: August 3-4, 2012
Where: Saint Louis, MO

Eligible for Participation: OCU School of Law students in the graduating classes of 2013 and 2014.

The primary goal of the Fair is to attract a diverse group of 2L and 3L students to the metropolitan St. Louis legal community, encourage them to practice law in the area, and become an integral part of our community. The Job Fair steering committee has invited law firms, corporations, and government agencies from all over the nation.

Program information, registration details, and applicable hard deadlines for participation may be located in the Symplicity PCDC Job Listings database - Job ID 7096.

Questions may be directed to Carol J. North, PCDC Job Fair Administrator.

Last available opportunity to secure a legal intern’s license this academic year (exam is not offered during the summer):

Examination Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Sarkeys Room 110
Application Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2012

For more information about the Oklahoma Licensed Legal Intern program, including eligibility requirements, MPRE, application process and exam preparation, please click here.

Located in your Symplicity Resource Library is a comprehensive Guide to the US Department of Justice for Law Students and Experienced Attorneys. *Included in this publication is a detailed explanation of the application process for both summer and attorney hiring. Those interested in pursuing a career with the DOJ are encouraged to check it out.

More information about Equal Justice Works’ fellowship programs follows.  Please be aware of these job opportunities for students and recent graduates. 

AmeriCorps Legal Fellowships: In partnership with AmeriCorps, this program allows Fellows to promote public service at law schools by facilitating pro bono opportunities and training for other students.  A living allowance is provided and an educational award is earned after successful completion of the program.
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Equal Justice Works Fellowships: As a participant in the largest postgraduate legal fellowship program in the U.S., Equal Justice Works Fellows create dream jobs with nonprofit organizations. Fellows receive a salary and are eligible for loan repayment assistance.
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Public Defender Corps: Equal Justice Works and the Southern Public Defender Training Center have partnered to improve the quality of representation for adults and juveniles nationwide. This three-year fellowship program addresses the ongoing national crisis of providing quality representation to accused persons who cannot afford counsel.
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For more information, please go to www.equaljusticeworks.org .

Check out www.studenthousing.org/and/summer2012 to see all of the great residence options EHS offers, all located in NYC’s most premier neighborhoods. All residences feature:

• Fully furnished rooms with TV’s and private bathroom
• On-site fitness center, laundry facility, lounges, and kitchens
• Free high-speed Internet, cable, national calling
• 24/7 security, a live-in professional Student Life team, plus MUCH more!

The deadline to apply for a Dean’s Summer Pro Bono and Public Interest Law Fellowship Award has been extended to Monday, April 16, 2012 (5:00 pm).

Local, regional and nationwide pro bono employers are still posting available positions. Interested students are encouraged to check the Symplicity PCDC Job Listings module daily for new opportunities.

For more information about the Dean’s Summer Fellowship program, please click here.

Legal Internship Opportunities
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (Oklahoma City, OK)

The AG’s Office is soliciting resumes for paid Summer and Fall internships. The program is designed to give students firsthand experience in working on challenging projects and cases involving criminal and civil law. Applications must be submitted online. For further details, application instructions and deadline to apply, please log into Symplicity and search the PCDC Job Listings module for Job ID 7031.

*The application deadline is the end of this month, so interested students should not delay.

1L EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Oklahoma City firm is seeking a part-time paid law clerk to assist attorneys and paralegal – growth potential. For position details, application instructions and deadline to apply, please log into Symplicity and search the PCDC Job Listings module for Job ID 7024.