Student Lawyer
October 2003 -- Vol. 32, No. 2
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ARTICLE INDEX (By Author and Subject): Sept. 1999 - May 2003
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FEATURES
Entering Writing Contests to Win
BY AARON PATTON
With a little effort, you can turn your law school paper into cash, travel opportunities, professional recognition, and a line on your resume that employers will notice. Click here for a partial listing of writing contest web links.Let's Talk About Networking
A CONVERSATION WITH SUSAN ROANE AND DONNA GERSON
What do you get when Student Lawyer meets with a professional networking expert? A freewheeling discussion about the meaning of networking and its value in developing career ideas, looking for job opportunites, and more. Susan RoAne is author of How to Work a Room and other books on networking. Donna Gerson is a Student Lawyer contributing editor and Jobs columnist.6 Simple Rules for Judicial Clerkship Interviewing
BY DEBRA M. STRAUSS
You've mailed your judicial clerkship applications and are waiting for a reply. Before the judge's chambers calls, it's a good idea to start thinking about the next step in your clerkship search--the interview.
DEPARTMENTSOfficially Speaking
BY MICHAEL PELLICCIOTTI
The ABA and Law Student Division work hard to promote diversity.Jobs
BY DAVID C. JAMES
To gain an edge in today's economy, take no short cuts in your job search.Hot Practice
BY LISA STANSKY
Litigators are in court often, but that's not the full story. (ABA Resources on Litigation)Legal Ethics
BY LORI E. SHAW
Start thinking now about the character and fitness process for bar admission.Recess
BY RICHARD BALES
Academic Legal Writing, by Eugene Volokh, gives advice you aren't likely to get elsewhere.Coping
BY JONATHAN S. GREENE
If your study group isn't working, you may be able to salvage it.DIVISION DIALOGUE
EDITED BY KENNETH GORTONYale Students Win ABA Appellate Advocacy Competition
Reach Out to Your Community With Work-A-Day
Report Describes How Law Schools Tackle Domestic Violence Issues
ABA Seeks Law Students to Lead Discussions With the Public
ABA Division for Public Services Seeks Summer Interns
Students Win ABA Writing Awards (TIPS Writing Contest)
Win a Trip to the Grammy Awards
Grant Program: Hastings Hosts Discussion With Music Industry Legends and Lawyers
Competition Seeks Future Tax Lawyers
Liaison Notebook: Students Can Help Older Lawyers, and Vice Versa, in New Program
ABA's Minority Judicial Interns Get Experience With Judges
Essay Contest Deals With Family Law
Levit Essay Contest Seeks Entries on Professional Liability
Spotlight: CUNY Law Student from Haiti Sets His Sights on the United Nations
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