Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
May Family Forms Clinic Sign-Up
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
Throughout May, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates here. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Brunch with the Bosses – Government Law Event
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Family Law Advice Clinic – Volunteers Needed
Bay Area Legal Services and the Hillsborough County Bar Association are seeking student volunteers for a Family Law Advice clinic on April 17 from 12-4:30pm. Students will assist with set-up, notetaking, and directing people to the correct table. This event will take place on the 6th floor of the George Edgecomb Courthouse in the Judicial Conference Room. Sign up HERE.
SLR Student Article Publication Solicitation
Stetson Law Review is looking for student articles to publish in forthcoming issues of the journal! This is an opportunity to submit your completed student articles for review by the Student Article Publication Committee on SLR, which selects student article submissions for publication. Student articles or manuscripts written for a seminar class, an independent research project, or a law review writing credit are all eligible for submission. Though shorter works are eligible, please keep in mind that submissions less than thirty pages or lacking compliance with relevant citation manuals will typically not be selected for publication. If you are interested, please send your completed student articles to [email protected] with the subject line “Student Article Publication Submission” for review by the Student Article Publication Committee. The deadline for submission is April 29th at 11:59pm. This is an incredible opportunity for publication, so we highly recommend you submit all your amazing articles to us for consideration!
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Scholarship – April 14 Deadline
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Brunch with the Bosses – Government Law Event
Brunch with the Bosses – Government Law Event
Pro Bono Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Event
Bay Area Legal Services is seeking law student volunteers to assist with a Disaster Preparedness Event at the Enoch Davis Center. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and support efforts to improve disaster readiness. Students will assist with event set-up and help ensure the event runs smoothly.
Event Details:
Thursday, April 10
3:00 – 7:00 PM
Enoch D. Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg
To sign up, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
RSVP Now – Public Interest Fellowships Info Session
Join Career Development and the Social Justice Advocacy Concentration for an information session on post-graduate fellowship opportunities. Post-graduate fellowships are a primary launch pad for graduating law students to enter public interest and public service careers. Learn about different opportunities, the application process, and how these programs can help you enter the public interest field. This information session is ideal for 1Ls and 2Ls looking to plan ahead, but all students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. RSVP HERE.
Thursday, April 10
12:00-1:00pm
Room SC-201
Registration for the Dispute Resolution Board’s Annual Spring Workshop
Hello everyone,
The Dispute Resolution Board would like to welcome you to our annual DR Spring Workshop! The Workshop showcases the various skillsets of the board: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, client counseling, and our VIS team. During the Workshop, board members will share their experiences and what they have learned through DR, give demonstrations on their skillsets, and even share a little advice for trying out. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet current DR Board Members and ask them questions. All are welcome and we encourage attendee participation!
The Workshop will be held April 12th and 13th from 10am to 2pm in Classroom A. Please fill out the RSVP below; the deadline to RSVP is April 9th by 5pm. Lunch will be provided both days. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WUaFfRNCwUiAyt94McAubfFf-IVLZfZGhYw0IngOo6RUNFZGTVkwUTJIMEMyNkpRRTdEQU4zU1FPRy4u
If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Rice, the DR administrative assistant, at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:
- Official law school transcript,
- Resume,
- 500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
- At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
- Legal writing sample.
Applications are due May 1st. Learn more and apply HERE.
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Scholarship – April 14 Deadline
Pro Bono Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Event
Bay Area Legal Services is seeking law student volunteers to assist with a Disaster Preparedness Event at the Enoch Davis Center. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and support efforts to improve disaster readiness. Students will assist with event set-up and help ensure the event runs smoothly.
Event Details:
Thursday, April 10
4:00 – 7:00 PM
1111 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg
To sign up, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
RSVP Now – Public Interest Fellowships Info Session
Join Career Development and the Social Justice Advocacy Concentration for an information session on post-graduate fellowship opportunities. Post-graduate fellowships are a primary launch pad for graduating law students to enter public interest and public service careers. Learn about different opportunities, the application process, and how these programs can help you enter the public interest field. This information session is ideal for 1Ls and 2Ls looking to plan ahead, but all students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. RSVP HERE.
Thursday, April 10
12:00-1:00pm
Room SC-201
RSVP Now – Careers in Government Lunch & Learn
On Wednesday, April 9, at 12:00 PM in the F&R Courtroom, the Florida Bar Government Lawyer Section is hosting a panel discussion with experienced government lawyers who will share insights into their careers, discuss the rewards and challenges of government practice, and offer advice for students interested in public service.
Panelists include:
- Christopher Lumpkin, Chief Legal Counsel, Florida Department of Health
- Rebecca Pettit, Deputy Chief Counsel, Florida Highway Patrol
- Lisa McLean, Public Defender, 13th Judicial Circuit
- Blain Goff, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Office of Statewide Prosecution
The discussion will be moderated by Jessica Schwieterman, Senior Assistant Attorney General.
Lunch will be provided! RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/7ruGaaU4gh
SLR Student Article Publication Solicitation
Stetson Law Review is looking for student articles to publish in forthcoming issues of the journal! This is an opportunity to submit your completed student articles for review by the Student Article Publication Committee on SLR, which selects student article submissions for publication. Student articles or manuscripts written for a seminar class, an independent research project, or a law review writing credit are all eligible for submission. Though shorter works are eligible, please keep in mind that submissions less than thirty pages or lacking compliance with relevant citation manuals will typically not be selected for publication. If you are interested, please send your completed student articles to [email protected] with the subject line “Student Article Publication Submission” for review by the Student Article Publication Committee. The deadline for submission is April 29th at 11:59pm. This is an incredible opportunity for publication, so we highly recommend you submit all your amazing articles to us for consideration!
Registration for the Dispute Resolution Board’s Annual Spring Workshop
Hello everyone,
The Dispute Resolution Board would like to welcome you to our annual DR Spring Workshop! The Workshop showcases the various skillsets of the board: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, client counseling, and our VIS team. During the Workshop, board members will share their experiences and what they have learned through DR, give demonstrations on their skillsets, and even share a little advice for trying out. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet current DR Board Members and ask them questions. All are welcome and we encourage attendee participation!
The Workshop will be held April 12th and 13th from 10am to 2pm in Classroom A. Please fill out the RSVP below; the deadline to RSVP is April 9th by 5pm. Lunch will be provided both days. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WUaFfRNCwUiAyt94McAubfFf-IVLZfZGhYw0IngOo6RUNFZGTVkwUTJIMEMyNkpRRTdEQU4zU1FPRy4u
If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Rice, the DR administrative assistant, at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
RSVP Now – Careers in Government Lunch & Learn
On Wednesday, April 9, at 12:00 PM in the F&R Courtroom, the Florida Bar Government Lawyer Section is hosting a panel discussion with experienced government lawyers who will share insights into their careers, discuss the rewards and challenges of government practice, and offer advice for students interested in public service.
Panelists include:
- Christopher Lumpkin, Chief Legal Counsel, Florida Department of Health
- Rebecca Pettit, Deputy Chief Counsel, Florida Highway Patrol
- Lisa McLean, Public Defender, 13th Judicial Circuit
- Blain Goff, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Office of Statewide Prosecution
The discussion will be moderated by Jessica Schwieterman, Senior Assistant Attorney General.
Lunch will be provided! RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/7ruGaaU4gh
RSVP Now – Public Interest Fellowships Info Session
Join Career Development and the Social Justice Advocacy Concentration for an information session on post-graduate fellowship opportunities. Post-graduate fellowships are a primary launch pad for graduating law students to enter public interest and public service careers. Learn about different opportunities, the application process, and how these programs can help you enter the public interest field. This information session is ideal for 1Ls and 2Ls looking to plan ahead, but all students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided. RSVP HERE.
Thursday, April 10
12:00-1:00pm
Room SC-201
Pro Bono Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Event
Bay Area Legal Services is seeking law student volunteers to assist with a Disaster Preparedness Event at the Enoch Davis Center. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and support efforts to improve disaster readiness. Students will assist with event set-up and help ensure the event runs smoothly.
Event Details:
Thursday, April 10
4:00 – 7:00 PM
1111 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg
To sign up, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
Pro Bono Opportunity: Family Clinics
Bay Area Legal Services’ (BALS) Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinics and the Family Law Advice Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
- Family Forms Clinic: As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. Clinics are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm.
- Family Law Advice Clinic: Students will assist with set-up, notetaking, and directing people to the correct table. This event will be held in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Bar Association on April 17 from 12pm-4:30pm on the 6th floor of the Courthouse in the Judicial Conference Room.
Sign up for one more clinics HERE.