• Spring Interview Program: Employers from all sectors are collecting application materials via Symplicity and will be scheduling interviews throughout the spring for both summer and post-graduate positions. The SIP Employer List, including employers' bidding deadlines and class levels invited to apply, is posted on the CDO website. You can view participating employers and place bids on Symplicity.
  
  
  
• Summer and Post-Graduate Placements List: The placements list, including all practice settings in which UCI Law students have spent their summers, is updated and posted on the CDO website. The list also includes the names of students who worked for each employer and are willing to talk about their experience.
  
  

• 5th Annual Small Firm & Corporate Counsel Reception: March 7 (Monday), 6:00pm - 7:30pm, MPAA Executive Commons. The reception will give UCI Law students an opportunity to meet and network with attorneys from small to mid-size firms and in-house counsel offices. Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will welcome attorneys to the reception with opening remarks. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP on Symplicity by Tuesday, March 1. Attire is business professional. A list of participating employers will be sent to registered attendees on Friday, March 4. 
  
  
  
• Finding & Applying for Judicial Clerkships: March 11 (Friday), 12:00pm - 1:00pm, EDU 1131. Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will moderate a panel of alumni who began their legal careers in clerkships. The panel will discuss why clerkships are valuable and how they impact subsequent career options. The CDO will explain timelines and deadlines, the process for completing applications, and how the CDO can assist with clerkship applications. All students with an interest in judicial clerkships should attend. This event is part of the First-Year Friday series but is open to students in all class years who are considering clerkships. Please RSVP on Symplicity. Lunch will be provided.
  
  
  
• Public Service Career Planning Workshop: March 16 (Wednesday), 12:00pm - 1:00pm, LAW 3750. This workshop is geared toward students interested in pursuing public service careers, in particular 2L and 3L students planning next steps. The presentation will include a discussion of public service careers and explore approaches to public service career planning, including fellowships, strategic summer and school-year positions, and pro bono projects.

• Daniel's Inn 21st Annual Conference: February 27 (Saturday), 8:30am Registration, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Chapman University in Orange. A fellowship of non-denominational Christian lawyers and judges invites you to join in prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth. The conference will be held at Chapman University School of Law. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Doing Good While Doing Well: Fighting for Justice in a Private Setting: February 29 (Monday), 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Conference Call. The American Constitution Society invites you to participate in a conference call about law firms that fight for civil rights and economic justice and advocate for workers and consumers. Learn how they operate and how to start a career or transition into such a firm. This call is open to ACS national members and members of the press only; if you are not a member, you must join/renew first, then RSVP. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Judges’ Night Dinner: March 1 (Tuesday), 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cocktail Reception, 6:30pm - 9:15pm Dinner and Program, Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association, the Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Judge Paul R. Michel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court invite you to the annual Judges’ Night Dinner. Judges’ Night honors members of the judiciary who handle intellectual property matters and features an interactive discussion of current topics with a panel of prominent judges. This year’s keynote speaker will be the Honorable Richard G. Taranto of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Following Judge Taranto’s keynote address, he will join a panel discussion with Judges James V. Selna and Andrew J. Guilford of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Survival Guide: From Classroom to Courtroom: March 1 (Tuesday), 5:30pm - 8:00pm, CAALA Conference Center in Los Angeles. The Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles is hosting an open dialogue and mentoring session for law students. Attorney members will help students prepare for the transition from classroom to courtroom and will explain what is expected from a law clerk and an associate. Students interested in circulating their resume to CAALA members for current or prospective hiring needs should email Liz Hagan. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Civil Litigation Walk-Through Program: March 5 (Saturday), 8:30am Registration, 9:00am - 4:00pm Program, Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Superior Court judges invite students to attend this year's civil litigation walk-through program to learn from master trial lawyers and judges about the civil litigation process in the Los Angeles Superior Court from case filing to trial verdict; gain valuable insight about case management, law and motion, discovery, pretrial, and trial; and witness trial skills demonstrations. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Southern California Lawyer Entrepreneurs Monthly Meeting: March 5 (Saturday), 11:00am, The Federal Bar in Long Beach. You are invited to join the next monthly meeting of the Southern California Lawyer Entrepreneurs (SCLE), a group for attorneys who have recently (within the last 5 years) started their own solo practices or small firms, and for those considering starting a firm. Participants will share tips on how to succeed in these new ventures. Join the Facebook and/or Meetup group. The Federal Bar is located at 102 Pine Avenue, Long Beach 90802. RSVP to Nesa Targhibi by today, Thursday, February 25, at 5:00pm.
  
  

• Haynes & Boone 1L Reception: March 15 (Tuesday), 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Costa Mesa Office. Attire is business casual. RSVP to Allison Solis by Monday, March 7 with “UCI Law 1L Reception RSVP” in the email subject line. Attach a copy of your resume and unofficial law school transcript to the email. For more information, see the event flyer.
  
  

• Judicial Clerkship Institute: March 17 - 18 (Thursday - Friday), Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu. Pepperdine University School of Law is hosting the 2-day William Matthew Byrne, Jr. Judicial Clerkship Institute. Any law student or law graduate who has been selected for or has entered a clerkship with a federal magistrate, district, or appellate court judge is eligible to attend. The goal of this institute is to equip law clerks to make significant and valuable contributions to the judges for whom they work and the judiciary as a whole. The registration fee has been reduced to $60 for local law school participants. For more information and to register, click here.
  
  

• The Southwestern Journal of International Law Symposium: March 18 (Friday), 8:00am - 6:15pm, Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. Southwestern Law School and the Southwestern Journal of International Law are hosting a symposium on The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 1966-2016: International Context, a study of some of the court’s key international contributions on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the present design of California’s federal courts. Speakers include 16 sitting and retired federal district court and court of appeals judges, prominent historians and law professors, and a number of the attorneys. For more information, see the event website.
  
  

• Breaking Into Sports Career Fair & Workshop: March 19 (Saturday), 9:00am - 4:00pm, Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ. The Arizona Coyotes are hosting this workshop prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. This exclusive pre-game event will allow you to participate in one-on-one workshops with proven industry executives. It will also provide the opportunity to network for potential positions with over 12 professional sport organizations within the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and NCAA. For the schedule and more information, see the event flyer.
  
  

• OCBA Spring Member Mixer: March 22 (Tuesday), 5:30pm - 7:30pm, TAPS Fish House & Brewery in Irvine. The Orange County Bar Association invites you to join members of the Bench and Bar for an evening of socializing and networking. Attendees are invited to bring their business cards and to enjoy gourmet appetizers, refreshing beverages, door prizes, and more. See the event flyer for more information or register online.
  
  

• OCBA Charitable Fund 32nd Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Gold Tournament: March 31 (Thursday), 9:00am - 6:00pm, Pelican Hill Gold Club in Newport Beach. Tee up for charity at this popular event! Golf not your game? Skip the links and join us for the Awards Reception. Proceeds benefit the OCBA Charitable Fund, which provides funding and resources to organizations and programs that enhance the system of justice and promote equal justice for all. For more information, see the full event flyer and register online.
  
  
  
• Prosecutor Academy: May 16 - 18 (Monday - Wednesday), Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu. 1Ls are invited to a 3-day seminar to learn from talented prosecutors how to try a case. Students will handle a real case file, practice all phases of jury trials, and receive informed feedback. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 1. For more information, see the event flyer.

This section presents jobs or opportunities that cannot be posted to Symplicity. Visit Symplicity and the CDO website for more information on available programs, positions, and career development resources.

• Equal Justice Works: Rural Summer Legal Corps: Apply now for a $4,000 stipend for more than 30 positions nationwide through EJW's Rural Summer Legal Corps program. The program connects public interest students with LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations to address pressing legal issues facing rural communities. Applications are due Monday, February 29 and are available here.
  
  
  
• K&L Gates Kickstarter Program: The program is a multi-week, multi-seminar initiative designed to educate 1Ls who self-identify as diverse or who are current or former U.S. service members about the practice of law at a global law firm. The firm’s lawyers prepare you for the transition from student to summer associate to practicing lawyer by providing specialized educational sessions, resources, and mentoring opportunities. The program will be held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings in March and April. All programs will be held at the K&L Gates Irvine office located at 1 Park Plaza, 12th Floor, Irvine 92614. Unlike other opportunities posted in this section, interested students should apply through Symplicity by Friday, March 4 at 12:00pm. Search Symplicity ID 5906. For more information, see the program flyer.
  
  
  
• WLALA Public Interest Grant Program: The Foundation of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles is accepting applications for its Fran Kandel Public Interest Grant program. The Grant will fund one or two projects to be completed during summer 2016 that benefit residents of the greater Los Angeles area. The maximum amount of the Grant is $5,000. Applications are due Thursday, March 10 by 5:00pm. Additional information and application materials are available on the Grant website and in the Grant Letter.
  
  

• Animal Law Scholarships: Animal Legal Defense Fund is now accepting applications for its Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships. Applications are due Friday, April 1. For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, visit their website.
  
  

• American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Scholarship Awards: AALL offers educational scholarships to law school graduates who are interested in attending library school to become law librarians. Many law librarians have both a JD and a Masters in Library and Information Science. The AALL website has information and links to all the scholarship applications, including the Library School Scholarship for those with Law Degrees. Minority applicants may also apply for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship at the same time, using the same application. For questions about AALL, careers in law librarianship, or scholarship opportunities, email Brendan Starkey, a member of the Scholarship Awards Jury, or Louis Rosen, Chair of the Scholarship Awards Jury. Applications are due Friday, April 1, and may be accessed here.
   

• International Human Rights Law Summer School: The University of Oxford’s International Human Rights Law Summer School offers participants the opportunity to follow an intensive program of university-level study in international human rights law within the surroundings of New College, Oxford. The program is taught by an internationally recognized faculty, including our own David Kaye, Director of UCI Law’s International Justice Clinic, and combines both academic and practical experience. Applications are due Friday, April 1. For more information, see the summer school website.
  
  

• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Summer Job Postings: LCLD Member organization job postings for law students are available here. Click on the summer internships selection.
  
  
  
• CDO Guide to Law Firm and Company Diversity Programs: The CDO Guide to summer diversity hiring programs is updated on the CDO website here.

Each week this section offers links to articles about career planning and career success.

• "Acing your Nonprofit Phone Interview" (Idealist Careers)
  
  
  
• "US Lawyers Visit Cuba, Eyeing Opportunity" (Corporate Counsel)

• March 7, 2016: 5th Annual Small Firm & Corporate Counsel Reception, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, MPAA Executive Commons
  
  

• March 11, 2016: Finding & Applying for Judicial Clerkships, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, EDU 1131
  
  

• March 16, 2016: Public Service Career Planning Workshop, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, LAW 3750