Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – 1L Program
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
Inside the Interviewer’s Mind: A workshop for 1Ls – RSVP Now for either February 17th, February 18th, or February 19th
1Ls — Ready to understand interviews the way employers do?
The Office of Career & Professional Development is excited to host an interactive workshop just for first-year law students:
🧠 Inside the Interviewer’s Mind
This is a hands-on, practical session — not a philosophical talk. Through guided activities and real examples, you’ll learn how interviewers evaluate candidates and how to respond with clarity and confidence.
What you’ll gain:
– Interactive exercises that mirror real interviews
– Practical strategies for answering common questions
– Insight into what interviewers listen for (and why)
– Feedback to help you improve on the spot
📍 Designed for 1Ls — no prior interview experience required.
📅 Tuesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 18, or Thursday, February 19
(Identical workshops offered – pick the day that works best for you)
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mann Lounge
RSVP Here for Tuesday, February 17th
RSVP Here for Wednesday, February 18th
RSVP Here for Thursday, February 19th
If you want to build strong interview skills early and feel more confident walking into your first legal interview, this workshop is for you.
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – 1L Program
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Thursday, February 19, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Mann Lounge
RSVP: Inside the Interviewer’s Mind – February 19, 2026 – Fill out form
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Inside the Interviewer’s Mind
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Great Hall
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Great Hall
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
INSIDE THE INTERVIEWER’S MIND
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Great Hall
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/7Q9dnjsh8e
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 12:00pm -1:00pm • Great Hall
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/fcwiDqMcCt
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits? Apply for the Community Associates Program!
Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits? Apply for the Community Associates Program!
If you are interested in creating, working, or learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!
The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (The Alliance) is seeking student pro-bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. The Alliance is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law. It is a partnership designed to engage students in the philanthropic community and to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Students who volunteer for these pro bono opportunities are required to commit to working at least three hours per week for a minimum of 11 weeks starting February 9, 2026. The preference is for longer multiweek engagements, but short-term one-time opportunities may also be available. Many of the assignments will be virtual.
Some of organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:
- Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/
- Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/
- LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/
- Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/
- National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/
- St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/
- Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/
- St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/
- The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/
As a student volunteer, you will be assigned nonlegal research and writing projects and in rare circumstances you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research. In addition, you may have opportunities to:
- Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process
- Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives
- Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists
- Analyze socio-economic data, and
- Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes
If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world no later than 5 p.m. on January 23, 2026. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than January 29, 2026. You will begin your pro bono assignment beginning February 9, 2026 and ending April 28, 2026.
You should indicate in your cover letter how many hours per week you will be available to volunteer. If you prefer an organization noted above, please indicate that in your cover letter. Your resume and cover letter should be addressed to Professor Judith AM Scully and Dr. Jesse Coraggio and emailed to [email protected].
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Home for the Holidays, Holland & Knight 1L Reception
Tampa | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
Jacksonville | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 5:30pm
| We are pleased to welcome members of the J.D. Class of 2028 to celebrate the New Year and recognize the successful completion of your first semester of law school. This reception will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Holland & Knight’s culture and practice areas while enjoying meaningful conversations in a relaxed, professional setting. Light refreshments will be served as you connect with peers and members of our team. Space is limited, so please RSVP below and let us know if you plan to attend in Tampa or Jacksonville. | |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 100 North Tampa Street Suite 4100 Tampa, Florida 33602 |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Where: | Holland & Knight 50 North Laura Street Suite 3900 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ET Please register online by December 26. |
| Please Note: If you have questions about Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program, please reach out to Precillia Soares. | |
You’re Invited: Stinson’s Virtual View of Law Firm Life
All first-year law students are invited to join either or both sessions of our virtual View of Law Firm Life program. The programs are an opportunity to help 1Ls considering large firm summer programs by providing insights into about practicing law at Stinson, the firm’s well-being and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and our 1L summer associate positions.
- Session 1 | Thursday, December 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include a practitioner panel and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team.
- Session 2 | Tuesday, December 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
- This session will include our Director of Well-Being and Recruiting Tips/Stinson’s 2026 1L opportunities.
Students who are interested can register for either or both sessions by click this link. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event. Students can also register to request a video recording of the program if they are unavailable to attend live.
Lowndes 1L Open House
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].
Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida Mentoring Program
We would like to invite Class of 2028 JD students (current 1Ls) to participate in Holland & Knight’s 1L Florida mentoring program. Details below. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please note:
This program is only available to first-year/J.D. law students graduating in May 2028.
Spots are limited.
This is solely a mentoring program and NOT linked to employment.
If you have any updates regarding who we should direct the invitation to in your office, please reach out to Lauren Grand, [email protected].