Articles in Channel: Law Student Blogs

Law of the Case Doctrine: Not Always a Viable Defense

September 01, 2010 19:05

Speeney v. Powers, et al., United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, March 11, 2010 Facts: Appellants were alleged victims of harassment by a university professor. The university retained a law firm to represent it in connection with the professor's de-tenure hearing and to defend the...

Touro Law Center Alumni-Student "Speed Networking" Event

September 01, 2010 16:05

Are you a little nervous walking up to someone in a professional setting and introducing yourself? Don't worry, most people are. This event, however, will help you overcome those nerves and let you begin to master important networking skills in an atmosphere which is supportive and fun. Additional...

CA: Public Interest Firms Not Immune From Suit

August 31, 2010 16:48

Black v. California Appellate Project, Court of Appeals of California, Second District, Division Four, June 4, 2010 (Unpublished). Facts: Plaintiff was convicted of first degree burglary, and based on his prior criminal history, was sentenced to 38 years to life.  Plaintiff appealed and...

Registration is Open for the Equal Justice Works Career Fair and Conference

August 31, 2010 15:54

Registration for the Equal Justice Works 2010 Conference and Career Fair has opened! On October 22 and 23, over 1,000 students and law school professionals will come together for the opportunity to meet with more than 130 public interest employers, practitioners, and leaders. Student / Graduate...

Unemployed/Underemployed Lawyers Group at the Nassau County Bar Association

August 31, 2010 13:44

On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., the Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association will sponsor a meeting of the Unemployed/ Underemployed Lawyers Group, a new effort by the LAP Committee. There is no fee to participate, and an optional buffet lunch...

Nassau County Bar Association Opens Career Center

August 31, 2010 13:10

In response to the overwhelming need to help its members find employment, and to help employers find new employees, the Nassau County Bar Association has launched a new Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the legal industry in the tri-state area. Job...

Open House at New York City Legal Services

August 30, 2010 20:32

(Click on the image to make it larger.) The November 13th Open House is an opportunity to discuss employment, fellowship and internship opportunities at Legal Services NYC. It is open to public interest law student groups. Leadership from the various Legal Services offices will attend the event,...

Appellate Division, Second Department, to Sit in Nassau County Supreme Court

August 30, 2010 20:05

This is a great opportunity for students (and alums) to see the Appellate Division in action.On Tuesday September 7, the Second Department will be sitting in Nassau County Supreme Court (100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, third floor). You should arrive by 9:30 a.m. As you never know who...

NJ: The "Limited Exception" to Settle and Sue

August 30, 2010 05:00

Gere v. Louis, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, August 25, 2010 Facts:  Plaintiff alleged that her former attorney, Louis, wrote a letter to the adversary, without her authorization, that she was waiving her right to a one-half interest in a marina in the...

NY: Disciplinary Violations Without More Don't Add up to "But For" Causation

August 27, 2010 05:09

Nason v. Fisher, 36 A.D.3d 486; 828 N.Y.S.2d 51 (2007) NY: Underlying Commercial Transaction Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff retained the defendant attorneys based on one of the defendant attorneys representation that he was experienced in handling commercial partnership...