Student Lawyer, March 2004 - Vol. 32, No. 7
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FEATURES
Lessons From a Solo Practitioner
BY ROBERT J. DEROCHER
Law students and lawyers often seek advice from Jay Foonberg, author
of the ABA's How to Start & Build a Law Practice. His message
is relevant for all who are finding their way in the legal profession.
Purchase How
to Start & Build a Law Practice now
Judge for Yourself
BY DEBRA M. STRAUSS
Regardless of what you might assume, judicial clerkship opportunities
are available to all students. Find out how to begin pursuing one, whether
you're in your first, second, or final year of law school--or even beyond.
When Law Schools Go to Court
BY LISA STANSKY
Two major legal issues have rocked law school campuses during the past
year. Behind the scenes, university in-house lawyers have been hard
at work.
DEPARTMENTS
Officially Speaking
BY MICHAEL PELLICCIOTTI
The ABA offers opportunities for student leadership and recognition.
Jobs
BY DONNA GERSON
Controversial résumé items needn't bog down your job search.
Hot Practice
BY LISA STANSKY
A science background is helpful, but not required, to work in biotech
law.
Legal Writing
BY BRYAN A. GARNER
See where you stand among the four stages of mastering legal writing.
Opinion
BY ALEXANDRA JACHIMCZYK
Don't pass up on the chance to enroll in your school's clinical program.
Coping
BY JONATHAN S. GREENE
If you use a laptop in class, aim to be productive, not obnoxious.
Division Dialogue
EDITED BY KENNETH GORTON
ABA President Calls on Students to Be
Healers
ABA Dispute Resolution Essay Contest
Seeks Entries
University of Miami School of
Law Honored for Public Service
Grant Program: Hastings Journal Presents
Access to Justice Symposium
VITA Program: ABA Honors Schools for Tax
Preparation Assistance
Law Students Across the Nation Prepare
for Diversity Day
ABA Law Student Division
Seeks Award Nominations
Circuit Board
May 1 Law Day Celebrates 50th Anniversary
of Brown Decision
Liaison Notebook
Center for Professional Responsibility
Opens Doors to Students
Section Improves Understanding
and Development of Health Law
Government Lawyers Section
Offers Career Panels for Students
International Law
Will Be Examined at Upcoming ABA Conference
Environmental Justice Essay Competition
Spotlight: Georgetown Student Brings
Arts and Culture to Law School
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