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Events
Room 420. Lunch will be served.
We’ve all heard about the pitfalls of social networking, but do you know how to use social networking to your advantage in your job search? On Thursday, February 21st, the Career Services Department will host a social networking workshop at 12pm in Room 525. By now, you know all about the “don’ts” of social networking – this presentation will focus on the “do’s.” Join us to learn how to create an effective profile on LinkedIn and how to research and engage with prospective employers through LinkedIn, Twitter, and yes, even Facebook. This presentation will cover the basics for those just getting started and will provide insight on the latest tips, tricks, and trends to improve your odds in today’s job market.
Room 400. The Federalist Society proudly presents John Stinneford and Professor Joanmarie Davoli on "Capital Punichmsnt: A Controversy in Debate." Lunch will be provided.
Room 585. Interested in Health Law? Not sure which classes to take? Come join the discussion! Students who have been successful in both health law and non-health law related classes will be available for you to ask questions and gain valuable advice.
Room 425. WLSA welcomes Rachael Zeitz, FCSL graduate with the Law Office of Imani Boykin, PA. Jason's Deli will be served for lunch!
Room 250. If you plan on participating in the Moot Court Internal Competition for 2013, please join us for QA workshops. If you have any questions, please email them to mootcourt@fcsl.edu. See you there!
Old and New Hollywood Theme - Seven Bridges Grille, 9735 Gate Parkway North, Jacksonville 32216
Cost: $7 for one ticket / $10 for two tickets.
All Proceeds Go to Breast Cancer and AIDS Research!
Officers from Marine JAG will be on campus on Monday, February 25th for Information Sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Room 420 and in the Atrium at Noon to discuss their career and internship opportunities and to answer your questions! This a rare visit so don’t miss your chance to meet them!
Hey HALSA Members and Friends!!
The time has come show off your cooking skills and submit your own Latin-inspired dish to the annual Sabor Latino Event! If cooking is not your thing, don’t worry…You can still support by coming out to buy a $5 plate and vote for your favorite dish or Chef. Winner of Best Dish Wins a Gift!!
See you Monday February 25th, 12p-1:30p in the AtriumContact Ima at I.Ortega@law.fcsl.edu if you are interested.
Atrium. Come join the Black Law Students Association for a historical evening with Guest Speakers Attorney Kenny Jenkins and SCLC Florida President Reginald L. Gundy.
Phi Delta Phi will have its spring initiation on Tuesday, February 26th.
If you achieved Dean’s Honors this past spring and are not already a Phi Delta Phi member, you are invited to join.
If you need more information or if you believe you meet the eligibility requirements please contact Elizabeth Fortino at pdpinitiation@gmail.com by February 13th at 5pm.
Room 515. Everybody welcome! Enjoy free lunch!
Room 525. Become a member and take advantage of everything CBLS has to offer. Join us for our second general body meeting.
Room 450. Mr. Mitch Stone, a white collar crime expert, will discuss his involvement with this field of criminal law. It is the first time that a white collar crime expert has been invited to speak at a meeting. As always, food will be served.
Room 250. Lunch served.
Come to the atrium for our biannual Southern Hospitality event! Each plate is only $5 and you can choose from an assortment of food and desserts. It's not too late to buy or cook food, just e-mail Talia Beard at Talia.Beard@law.fcsl.edu.
Atrium. All donations go towards sponsoring a child.
February 28, 2013 | Room 550 | Register here
Confirmed speakers:
- Lunch Keynote Speaker -- Eric Schwaab (Assistant Administrator for Fisheries for the National Marine Fisheries Service with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- Lake Ray (State Representative, Member of Waterways Commission, former Chair Duval County delegation, and current President of the First Coast Manufacturers Association)
- Walter (Tony) Rosenbaum, Ph.D. (Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of Florida and Interim Director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service)
- Joseph Tomain (Dean Emeritus and the Wilbert and Helen Ziegler Professor of Law, University of Cincinnati School of Law)
- Stephen A. Bortone, Ph.D. (Executive Director, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council)
CLE pending.
Questions? Contact Professor Andrew Long (along@fcsl.edu, 904-680-7757). Click here for registration information.
Room 555. Interpreter/Translator Training for bilingual students to assist with Client interpretation in Clinics.
Room 455. The Entertainment Law Society will be hosting a legal panel with Entertainment Attorneys Scott Keniley from Keniley and Kumar LLC. in Atlanta and Marc Stollman of Stollman Law in Boca Raton. They will be speaking about conflicts of interest, legal malpractice, the legal environment in their respective cities, and current entertainment issues. Please e-mail Hailey Yonker at C302080@law.fcsl.edu for any questions.
Atrium. All donations go towards sponsoring a child
“Bill” Flannery is one of the country’s foremost legal consultants in the area of client development and relationship building. His presentation will be held in Room 250 from 12:15 pm until 1:45 pm. This event has been approved for 1 CPE credit!
This presentation will go over these topics and more:
THINK EMPLOYER RATHER THAN YOUR RESUME!
Employers hire candidates who understands their practice and its unique challenges.
Competing on credentials alone rarely generates a job offer.
CONSIDER RELATIONSHIPS & BUILD RAPPORT!
Employers seek candidates who they like and trust. Building rapport is key to finding the “right” job and succeeding in it!
R.S.V.P. on Symplicity to attend! Don't wait until the last minute to R.S.V.P. Last year this event filled up before the deadline! Make sure you don't miss out!
Anyone interested in running for an Honor Court or Executive Board position MUST attend one of the following informational meetings:
Thursday, February 28 - 1:00pm - Room 465.
Tuesday, March 5 - 12:00pm - Room 425
Please RSVP to Supervisor of Elections, Chelsi Henry C.Henry@law.fcsl.edu.
*NOTE: If you are unable to attend either meeting please contact Chelsi Henry.
Atrium. e-mail Talia Beard Talia.Beard@law.fcsl.edu
Istanbul Grille - located off Southside Blvd. @ 9041 Southside Blvd. Jacksonville 32256. Please join us on Friday, March 1. There will be SPECIALS and COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS will be served. Everyone is welcome to bring family and friends. Istanbul Grille is a Turkish restaurant and Hookah lounge. They serve delicious Middle Eastern food in a relaxed Mediterranean environment.
Room 550.
Anyone interested in running for an Honor Court or Executive Board position MUST attend one of the following informational meetings:
Thursday, February 28 - 1:00pm - Room 465.
Tuesday, March 5 - 12:00pm - Room 425
Please RSVP to Supervisor of Elections, Chelsi Henry C.Henry@law.fcsl.edu.
*NOTE: If you are unable to attend either meeting please contact Chelsi Henry.
Room 250.
The Academic Success Department will be hosting BAR APPLICATION OFFICE HOURS. These office hours will replace the current system of individual meetings. Changes are effective immediately. Office hours have been scheduled to correspond with important bar application deadlines and dates. Please see dates below.
March 6 and 7
April 9 and 10
May 2
All sessions will occur at the 5th Floor Knowledge Bar from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Academic Success Department will be hosting BAR APPLICATION OFFICE HOURS. These office hours will replace the current system of individual meetings. Changes are effective immediately. Office hours have been scheduled to correspond with important bar application deadlines and dates. Please see dates below.
March 6 and 7
April 9 and 10
May 2
All sessions will occur at the 5th Floor Knowledge Bar from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 585. Come join us for our monthly meeting. We will be discussing upcoming pro bono events. Lunch will be served. Email Cassandra.Smith@law.fcsl.edu if you have questions.
Room 405. Still stressing about law school? Are you hoping to find some peace this week? Take a break from all that with brothers and sisters who care about you. We are discussing "The Seven Deadly Sins". A non-pizza lunch will be provided.
Room 250. Coastal Association of Public Interest Law and Phil Alpha Delta general body meeting. Join us as we discuss the upcoming 80's Prom. Mr. Rick Mullaney, a Director of JU Public Policy Institute will give a presentation about a new JD-MPP dual degree program offered at FCSL next fall. Lunch will be provided. Contact Larisa Ljevaja C631735@law.fcsl.edu.
Room 250.
The Florida First District Court of Appeal will hear cases at Florida Coastal on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 starting at 9:00 a.m. each day. Four cases are on the calendar each day. The panel assigned to hear oral arguments includes Judge Philip J. Padovano, Judge Nikki Ann Clark, and Judge Ronald Swanson. Oral arguments will take place in the Appellate Courtroom, Room 400.
Room 555. We will be talking about our Professionalism Panel, pro-bono opportunities, and upcoming E-board elections. If you are interested in running for an E-board position, attendance is mandatory. As always, lunch will be served! Hope to see everyone there!!! If you have any questions, please e-mail Hailey Yonker at C302080@law.fcsl.edu
Room 515.
The Florida First District Court of Appeal will hear cases at Florida Coastal on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 starting at 9:00 a.m. each day. Four cases are on the calendar each day. The panel assigned to hear oral arguments includes Judge Philip J. Padovano, Judge Nikki Ann Clark, and Judge Ronald Swanson. Oral arguments will take place in the Appellate Courtroom, Room 400.
Izzy’s Pizzeria - 8206 Philips Hwy #38. Time to give students and faculty a chance to enjoy good food with good people in a safe environment!
Room 550.
Atrium. Each department will explain the services it offers and the improvements made over the last year to better serve you.
DRAWINGS FOR GIFT CARDS!!! FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES!!!
We look forward to seeing you!
Room 250. Information about the Bureau and how to join, followed by a panel discussion by current members. Pizza will be provided!
Room 515. This workshop will address:
- Assessing your candidacy for post-graduate judicial clerkships
- Where and when to apply
- How many applications to submit
- What to include in a judicial clerkship application
- Understanding OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Applications & Review)
Pizza and drinks will be provided to those students that RSVP. Respond on Symplicity or e-mail careerservices@fcsl.edu
Room 405. Do you want some change in your life? Are you hoping to integrate Christian virtue into your future practice of the law? Did you know that you could get some guidance here? Continuing discussion of the "Seven Deadly Sins". Non-pizza lunch will be served.
Room 585. This meeting will consist of a round table discussion about the most commonly litigated issues arising from hospital care. We will present the issues to the group and hold a discussion regarding how to handle the issues to avoid litigation.
Suite 255. Thinking about doing a clinic or an externship? Come meet the professors, tour the clinic offices and enjoy some light refreshments. Drop in 3:30-5:00.
Room 550.
Speakers and Panelists include:
Arthur Crais, Jr., Former Senior Counsel, Shell Oil Company
Rod Sullivan, Florida Coastal School of Law
Taylor Simpson-Wood, Barry University School of Law
Steven Armbrust, Assistant General Counsel, CSX Transportation
Dr. Quinton White, Jacksonville University
Phillip Buhler, Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones
Take advantage of legal work experience opportunities. Contact:
Professor Lois Ragsdale Criminal Defense Clinic lragsdale@fcsl.edu
Professor Laura Boeckman Consumer Law Clinic lboeckman@fcsl.edu
Professor Natalie Tuttle Family Law Clinic ntuttle@fcsl.edu
