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"Writing Well & Writing Better"

Posted on March 19, 2009
On May 8, 2009, Touro Law Center is hosting a half-day CLE program entitled "Writing Well & Writing Better," at which members of the judiciary, practicing attorneys, and legal writing professors will talk about better legal writing. You may also arrange to have your own writing reviewed and critiqued...

Professor Post in the New York Times

Posted on March 18, 2009
Our own Deborah W. Post, Professor of Law and the Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, co-author of the book ?Contracting Law,? and co-president of the Society of American Law Teachers, was published in the New York Times online op-ed section regarding the bonuses being paid to AIG employees...

Looking to Hang Your Own Shingle?

Posted on March 18, 2009
The Suffolk County Bar Association's Academy of Law is hosting a Continuing Legal Education course entitled "Birth of a Law Practice" to be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. See below for more information.(Click on the image to make it larger...

The Fall On-Campus Interview Season Explained

Posted on March 17, 2009
Please join CSO for our program:The Fall On-Campus Interview Season Explained. If you are interested in summer (classes of 2011 and 2012) or post-graduate (class of 2010) jobs with large firms (a/k/a BigLaw) in New York City or on Long Island (or anywhere else, for that matter), or post-graduate jobs with District Attorney and County Attorney Offices, Federal agencies, and public interest

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Nassau County Attorney's Office Pro Bono Opportunities

Posted on March 16, 2009
The Office of the Nassau County Attorney has launched a program where lawyers can volunteer in one of the county's litigation bureaus. According to Martha Krisel, Chief Deputy County Attorney for Special Projects, while the office would prefer attorneys with experience, lawyers at all levels, including recent law-school graduates, may apply...

International Law Meeting; Students Invited

Posted on March 15, 2009
The year?s most important event for international lawyers is the Spring Meeting of ABA International in Washington, DC, April 14-18. Over 1,200 participants from over 50 countries will attend the more than 80 world-class, substantive, programs being presented: three full days of programming in 8 program tracks covering all practice areas of international law: Corporate Counsel/Transactional;

Getting Out into the Crossroads

Posted on March 15, 2009
While not specifically geared to law school students and graduates, Career Opportunities is a nice blog which offers job search advice and motivation to all job seekers.Recently, Career Opportunities featured a podcast on how those who have been laid off (or, for that matter, are looking for work in any sense) should get themselves out into the crossroads to maximize their potential to find new

Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2009
Happy Pi Day to all.March 14.3/14.3.14.Pi.

Economic Recovery Resources

Posted on March 13, 2009
The American Bar Association has created a new Economic Recovery Resources page on its website. The new page offers links to articles, books, and other materials about free CLE courses, jobs and networking, law practice management, career transitioning, and stress management...

Great Government Opportunities Program

Posted on March 13, 2009
Following up on CSO's program this semester on government opportunities, the New York City Bar Association is holding a nice presentation on the same subject:Career Opportunities in GovernmentTuesday, March 24, 2009, 6:30-8:00 PMHouse of the Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY Interested in working for City, State or Federal government? Come hear a panel of government attorneys discuss

Desperate Interview Techniques During Desperate Times

Posted on March 13, 2009
It is said that desperate times call for desperate measures. Sometimes this is true. However, while an interview often makes or breaks an applicant's chance to receive an offer from a prospective employer, I do not suggest that you go to the extreme to which the applicant in this interview went.

Your Reputation in Cyberspace

Posted on March 12, 2009
"It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it? -Benjamin FranklinOn the other hand...?I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it.? -Mae WestThe University of Chicago Law School produced a podcast of an interesting recent program entitled Reputation and Cyberspace...

Looking for Work in a Far Away Place?

Posted on March 12, 2009
Every year, a number of students seek either a summer or a post-graduate job away from the greater New York City metropolitan area. While CSO receives job listings from employers in distant geographical areas, there is no doubt that law schools in those areas will have a greater number...

PSLawNet: The Essential Facts

Posted on March 11, 2009
PSLawNet is an incredible job search resource that contains a comprehensive database of over 12,000 public interest organizations, public interest law firms, and government agencies located throughout the United States and the world. Touro Law Center subscribes to the service and, as a result, Touro students and alums may access the database free of charge...

Bar Admission Requirements in the Fifty States (and D.C.)

Posted on March 10, 2009
Published each year by the American Bar Association in conjunction with the National Conference of Bar Examiners, the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements sets out the rules and practices of all U.S. jurisdictions for admission to the bar by examination and on motion...

The Tankleff Case and the Problem of Unjust Convictions

Posted on March 10, 2009
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Real Estate Law Program

Posted on March 10, 2009
The Touro Law Center Real Estate Law Society will present a real estate law program featuring attorneys from Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room.Featured speakers are:Howard M. Stein, Esq...

Are you interested in the Federal Loan Repayment Program?

Posted on March 09, 2009
On February 27, 2009, NYC metropolitan area law schools, including Touro Law Center, co-sponsored an important program at Fordham Law School (similar to the program held at Touro last semester) regarding the College Cost Reduction & Access Act (CCRAA) and loan forgiveness...

An Opportunity to be Published

Posted on March 07, 2009
The Women's Bar Association of Suffolk County publishes a regular newsletter to keep its members aware of news, events, and recent developments in all aspects of the law. The Newsletter Co-Chairs are requesting substantive articles (as well as Chapter Notes and announcements) for the March/April Women's Bar News...

Beware: Rogue Facebook App Puts Users at Risk of ID Theft

Posted on March 04, 2009

Research Skills to Become an Effective Summer Associate

Posted on March 03, 2009

Interview Boot Camp: Advanced Interviewing Techniques Program

Posted on February 27, 2009

How the Current Economy will Affect Recent Law School Graduates in 2009

Posted on February 25, 2009
The New York City Bar Association is hosting a program entitled: How the Current Economy will Affect Recent Law School Graduates in 2009Monday, March 2, 2009, 6 PMHouse of the Association, 42 West 44th StreetA description of the program:Has the current economy left you worried and wondering: If I have a job or job offer now, how do I keep it? What do I do if an employer has rescinded my job offer? If I don't yet have a job, how can I best position myself in this market? Is there anything I can do to enhance my skill set while I am still searching for a job? What other challenges should I expect to encounter during my job search?Come hear our panel of experts answer these and more questions, so that you can develop your own action plan to keep you afloat and motivated in this volatile economy...

A Post-Graduate Job Search During an Economic Crisis

Posted on February 23, 2009
Please join CSO on Tuesday, February 24, at 12:30 and 5:30, in Rom 209 for our program on "A Post-Graduate Job Search During an Economic Crisis." You should attend this program if you are graduating in May, as we will discuss search strategies, timing, contingency plans, temporary measures, and the kinds of changes that need to be made in a post-graduate job search when the economy is not good...

Meet the Firsts of the Second

Posted on February 20, 2009
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Career Resources for Lawyers and Law Students in a Down Economy

Posted on February 20, 2009
The New York City Bar Association presents:Career Resources for Lawyers to Navigate the Current Economy: Finding a Job in a Down Economy (part 1 of 2) Monday, March 9, 2009 6 PM ? 8 PM With the current state of the economy, many lawyers are looking for ? or fear that they soon will be looking for ? a new job...

Career Management Services

Posted on February 20, 2009
The New York City Bar Association seeks to address the importance of Career and Professional Development for attorneys at every stage in their career. Through events, programs, their law library, and a variety of online resources, the Association tries to help members reach their career goals...

Should I stay or should I go?

Posted on February 13, 2009
The New York State Diversity Coalition presents a panel discussion on:?To Stay or To Go?Please join them for a candid discussion with a panel of diverse lawyers on whether to stay in legal services or go on to private practice or government. How do you deal with the pressures of salary, law school loans, children, aging parents, difficult clients, work and the isolation of being one of only a few diverse lawyers in our offices? What can legal services managers and programs do to promote retention of diverse, new lawyers? A wine and cheese reception will follow...

Ask Not: Film Debut Today

Posted on February 12, 2009
The Career Services Office and many other administrative offices and student organizations are sponsoring today's Long Island debut of the nationally acclaimed film ASK NOT, at 12:30 and at 5:30, in the Auditorium. The public is invited to the 5:30 showing...

Government Opportunities Program

Posted on February 12, 2009
Please join CSO on Tuesday, February 17, at 12:30 and 5:30, in Rom 209 for our ?Government Opportunities Program.? If you are interested in learning about and searching for summer and post-graduate jobs in government, you should attend this program...

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