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Find out why participants say clinic was their best experience in law school!

At the Clinic Open House, you will gain valuable insight about the different clinics offered, the application process, and student stories about the importance of this program in creating a well-rounded legal education.

Monday, March 12 from 12 to 1pm and 5:30 to 6:15pm.

Moot Court Room

Clinic Website

Learn about the legal job market over lunch!

Join the LCDO and the UB Law community for Trends in the Legal Market: An Evolving Landscape. Topics include hiring trends, what employers expect from law school graduates, and predictions on where the legal market is headed.

When: Thursday, March 15

Where: Venable Baetjer Howard Moot Court Room

Spring meetings are great networking opportunities.

The ABA Law Student Division 3rd Circuit will convene its 3rd Circuit Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Drexel University, Earle Mack School of Law.

Join fellow law students from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for this student-organized event that features resume reviews, mock interviews, professionalism tips, and hints on how to transition from law school to legal practice. Best of all – it’s free!

Register

A great opportunity to learn and network!

The Maryland Association for Justice, Inc. is hosting its Nuts & Bolts Happy Hour: Presentation on Practical Evidence. The speaker will be Irwin E. Weiss, Esq.

Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be provided!

When: February 24, 2012. 6pm-8pm
Where: S&J Crab Ranch. 2 Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson, MD.

Register

Get an update on the legal job market.

Experts from the public and private sectors will discuss current hiring trends, what employers look for in potential employees, and predictions on where the market is headed.

When:  March 15, 2012 from 12-1pm

Where: Moot Court Room

The WBA Diversity Forum and Environmental Law Forum, and the Howard Women Law Students Association are proud to host, “Changing Realties for Women in the Law: Strategies for Navigating the Post-Recession Legal Field“.

Despite the obstacles lawyers face entering a field still affected by the economic downturn, this program will give young female lawyers practical information to help them navigate the “new” legal profession.

WHEN:

February 9, 2012
5:30 to 7:00 pm

WHERE:

Howard University School of Law, Pauline Murray Conference Room

Click here to RSVP.

No plans tonight? Now, you do!

The Washington Bar Association Young Lawyers Division & Law Students Division, The Greater Washington Area Chapter Women Lawyers Division National Bar Association (GWAC), and The J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association present a  Speed Networking Happy Hour.

Join your fellow local attorneys and law students, and improve your networking skills in a fun, fast-paced environment.

When: February 3, 2012
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: 901 Restaurant & Bar
901 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Place Chinatown (Red, Green & Yellow lines)

Please RSVP at wbayldbusiness@gmail.com

Are you thinking about starting your own practice?

The Maryland State Bar Association presents “Hanging out a Shingle: How to Develop a Thriving Solo Practice” on Saturday, February 18th at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore.

Get expert advice on managing the challenges that accompany running a solo practice, utilizing technology to make a small practice run efficiently, and creating a broad client base.

Click here to register… There are reduced rates for law students!

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The Collaborative Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association, Collaborative Divorce Association and Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals are co-sponsoring The Collaborative Institute 2012 where the topic will be “Unique Approaches in Collaborative Divorce.”

DATE:  April 20, 2012 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:  Lakewood Country Club, Rockville, MD

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Make the most of your lunch break – network with  Baltimore District Court judges!

The Honorable Nancy Purpura will moderate a brown bag lunch at the Baltimore County District Courthouse in Towson. A panel of judges will answer questions and provide helpful hints to aid lawyers in practice.

The cost is FREE to BWBA members ($10 for non-members).

Please RSVP by Jan. 25 to Wendy Zerwitz at wendy@zerwitzlaw.com or at 410 288-9303.

Don’t miss this event on Jan. 27, 2012!

See all event information here!

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