Wanted: 1L & 2L Law Students for Marine JAG Corps

Getting a law degree demonstrates your desire to defend and uphold the

principles of our nation. Becoming a Judge Advocate in the United States

Marine Corps will give you the unique training and opportunity to fight for

justice both in and out of the courtroom. Not only are Judge Advocates

licensed attorneys, they are also riflemen and leaders of the finest

fighting force in the world.

Judge Advocates receive unparalleled physical, academic and leadership

training from one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the

country. Their training consists of:

• 10 weeks at Officer Candidates School
• 6 months at The Basic School (after having passed the bar)
• 10 weeks at the Naval Justice School

Only a few can endure the challenges of becoming a Marine Officer and Judge

Advocate. Those who do can gain courtroom experience right away as trial or

defense counsel in the military justice system. Judge Advocates specialize

in International, Operational, Criminal, Environmental, Fiscal, Contract

Labor, Family, and Claims and Tort Litigation Law, and they provide a full

range of legal services to support Marines in the accomplishment of their

missions.

As the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) in your area, I'd like to talk with

you more about Judge Advocate opportunities that the Marine Corps can offer.

We are currently looking for first year and second year law students to

become JAG Officers. Stop by my office or call me:

Captain Lidia C. Murillo

Officer Selection Officer

1335 Dublin Rd

Suite D-209-2

Columbus, OH 43215

(C) 304.550.7568

(O) 800.338.0741

(O) 614.486.0389

Interviewing Tips: When the Interview is NOT In Person

As you begin interviewing with employers, you may find that an in-person meeting is not the method chosen to conduct your interview. Whether by phone or video conferencing, consider the following tips on using various technology to meet your interviewer virtually.

Phone Interviews

In some cases, you may not be able to meet the interviewer in-person and therefore a phone interview will be scheduled.  Phone interviews can be tricky due to the fact that you cannot read body language.  When faced with a phone interview, be sure to find a quiet place free of distractions (i.e., other phones, computers, and people).  Sit a table or desk that is free of all items except your resume and any other documents you previously submitted to the employer as well as a pad of paper and a pen.  If possible, use a landline to avoid any cell phone reception issues. As you begin to answer questions, keep in mind that you are on the phone; therefore, speak clearly and a little slower than you would in person.  Listen carefully and answer questions directly. Make sure to not interrupt the interviewer while they are speaking.  You should avoid rambling. If you are calling from home, make sure that pets and/or children will not distract you or add background noise during the call.

Video Conferencing/Webcast/Skype Interviews

Occasionally, an employer may set up a video conference via Skype or some other visual means to conduct the interview. The Office of Professional Development can assist you with obtaining the appropriate technology and setting at the law school to complete an interview of this type. Regardless of whether you conduct the interview at the law school or on your own, consider the following:

·         Test technology ahead of time to avoid any issues at the time of the conference.

·         If using your own Skype account, make sure the username is professional.

·         Dress as if the interview is in-person. (appropriate suiting, hair, and makeup)

·         Sit at a table or desk; make sure the background is free of any distractions (windows, artwork, people, strange lighting, etc.) and make sure the lighting is flattering.

·         During the interview, put your hands where the interviewer can see them and speak slowly and clearly directly into the camera.

·         Remember to close the video conference as soon as the interview is over.

Resume Tips: Sending a Resume Via Email

It is becoming increasingly popular with employers for applicants to send resumes and/or cover letters via email. Below you will find some suggestions on best practices for delivering a professional document to the employer.

Unless specifically directed otherwise, it is best to research the employer or find out what is its preferred way to receive these materials. (For some employers, e-mail is the only method to submit a resume.) If in doubt, you can always follow up an email with a hard copy sent through the mail.

When you email your employment materials,

• Make the subject simple and direct (e.g., “Capital University Law Student Seeking Clerk Position”), unless the application instructions indicate a specific subject that should be used (such as one that references a job reference number.)
• Write a short paragraph explaining why you are applying (a paragraph similar to the first paragraph in your cover letter).
• Attach all of the documents to the email. Do not put them in the body of the email. At some point all of your attachments will probably be printed and it is important that they look like a professional document.
• Name the document something professional that easily identifies the document as being associated with your application (e.g., Jane Doe Resume, Jane Doe Cover Letter).
• Converting word processing documents to PDF before sending creates a clean document that is easily read by all computers and ensures that your formatting and content remain unchanged once sent.
• If your computer software does not include a PDF converter for your documents, consider a free service such as  http://www.cutepdf.com/

International Law Internships

The CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES - CILS/the CENTER - is a non-profit research, training, and law publications institute, established and operating under Austrian law and with its international headquarters based in Salzburg, Austria since 1976. Its essential purpose is to promote the dissemination of knowledge among members of the international legal community.

The CENTER'S International Legal Practice Internship Program places young lawyers and law students in training positions with law firms in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. CILS interns may also receive credit in Suffolk University Law School's JD and LLM programs.

For more information, see http://www.cils.org/internship/. 

Agriculture Law LL.M. Program

Food, Farming & Sustainability: The LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law

The University of Arkansas School of Law offers the only advanced legal degree program in agricultural & food law in the United States, with a curriculum specializing in the law of food and agriculture.

Each year, the LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law prepares a small number of carefully selected attorneys as specialists in the complex legal issues involving agriculture and our food system.

The Program attracts candidates from throughout the United States and the world. Our alumni currently work in 40 different states and 15 foreign countries, serving as leaders in private practice, government, agribusiness, public policy, and academia.

The laws that apply to the production, marketing, and sale of the food we eat, the natural fibers we wear, and increasingly, the bio-fuel that runs our cars have an extraordinary impact on us all. In the LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law, we study the full spectrum of law and policy from “from farm to fork” – from the perspective of the farmer, the processor, the retailer, and the consumer.

Specialized LL.M. courses are taught by nationally recognized scholars and practitioners through a mix of law professors at the University of Arkansas School of Law, Visiting Professors that teach condensed courses, and special guests that deliver topical presentations. Graduates of the program are among the leaders of today’s agricultural law and food law communities, working in private practice, government, industry, public policy, and academia.

For more information see, http://law.uark.edu/academics/llm/.