Delaware Minority Job Fair for 1Ls

The Fourteenth Annual Delaware Minority Job Fair for first year law students will be held on the Wilmington campus of Widener University on SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010. The Job Fair was originally organized by a consortium of Delaware legal employers interested in recruiting talented minority lawyers for the purpose of increasing diversity in the Bar. While minority law students are the focus of this event, the Job Fair is open to all first year law students seeking positions in Delaware for the summer or 2010. The Job Fair, which is by invitation only, is limited to students who are in their first year of law school during the 2009 to 2010 school year. The Delaware Minority Job Fair differs from many other job fairs in that students must be invited to attend rather than simply registering and attending. When you submit an application for an invitation, you are, in effect, submitting an application to all of the Delaware legal employers who participate in the program. We hope to be able to reimburse you for all or at least a portion of your transportation expenses.

Interested students must complete and return the application form along with their resumes and college to Gwen Tolbert (gtolbert@camden.rutgers.edu) in the Career Planning Office (1st Floor, West Building) by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009. Please also submit your law school transcripts as soon as they become available.

The New Jersey Law Firm Group Mentor-Mentee Program

The New Jersey Law Firm Group Mentor-Mentee Program is designed to match participating lawyers from some of the top New Jersey law firms and agencies with interested diverse law students. Through the sharing of experiences and first hand knowledge, Mentors can serve as a resource during the many difficult decisions students face in law school, the workforce and throughout their careers. This Program assists the diverse law student on a one-on-one basis with the preparation of resumes and the sharpening of interview skills. Mentors may also contribute to the law students understanding of the recruitment process and emphasize the need to network and relentlessly pursue all leads and possible job opportunities.

This program involves a long-term nurturing process that provides information, assistance and moral support during the recruitment season and beyond. This process is a very individualized experience and much of the success depends on the student’s ability to interact with their Mentor. Although the Mentor program is designed to assist Mentees in a variety of capacities, the mentor-mentee relationship is not intended to facilitate future employment at a Mentor’s law firm or agency.

If you are interested in the Mentor Program submit a Student Mentor Application Form, a copy of your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to be a part of this program, to Gwen Tolbert (gtolbert@camden.rutgers.edu) in the Office of Career Planning (1st Floor, West Building) by December 15, 2009.

Business Etiquette 101 - RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, December 8

Philadelphia Public Relations Association is hosting “Business Etiquette 101” on Tuesday, December 8, at PECO Energy Hall in Philadelphia. The event is open to all local college students and recent grads majoring in Business/Communications, as well as Law Students. The event will feature a presentation by nationally acclaimed etiquette speaker, Gail Madison. Gail Madison is a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington, D.C., the nation’s most respected institution of etiquette training. For more information on the event and to register, click here.

The L.L.M. Debate

Thinking about an L.L.M.? Wondering if it is worth it and how valuable the degree is? In this economy more and more students and grads are considering adding another degree to their resume in the hopes of becoming a more attractive candidate and getting an edge on the competition. But is it really worth the time and added expense? The National Jurist explores these questions and provides a comprehensive guide to L.L.M. programs across the country.

Rutgers Business Law Assoc. Presents: Career Opportunities in Finance/Real Estate, Wed., 11/11 @ 1:30, E108

Ever wondered what sort of legal careers are available in the financial sector of commercial real estate? Join the Rutgers Business Law Association, cosponsored by the Career Planning Office, as we host the VP and Director of Legal for Resource Real Estate, David L. Zive on Wednesday, November 11th at 1:30pm (Rm. E108). With his JD Degree from Emory University, Mr. Zive previously worked at several large law firms in the real estate, finance, and corporate law divisions. At Resource Real Estate, a company focused on commercial real estate investments, David works on both the business and legal aspects and will be able to speak to us about his experience, as well as the career opportunities available in the real estate environment. Pizza & refreshments will be served!

Rutgers-Camden Law Alumni Mentor Network

This program pairs students with attorneys based on practice area, setting and geographical location. The program enables students to form a relationship with a legal professional who can offer advice and insight into the legal profession and who acts as a liason between law school and law practice. Click here for the mentoring form, which you can fill out and return to the Career Planning Office.

Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Mentoring Program, apps due 11/16

The key goals of the YLD mentoring program are the stimulation of growth, diversity and participation of Philadelphia lawyers in Bar Association activities and the community at large. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Philadelphia’s young lawyers.

Mentor applications, which you can find in your Symplicity account (under Documents: Document Library), must be submitted to the contact person on the application no later than November 16, 2009. Howver, due to the limited number of mentors, you are advised to return your application as soon as possible since the YLD will be selecting mentees on a first come first served basis.