Monday, March 31, 2014

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law National Commission on Voting Rights Hearing-Monday, March 31 3:00-7:00PM-Storer Auditorium-Business School
This hearing is part of a series of factfinding hearings that are taking place across the country. The goal is to learn more about the current landscape of elections. The Commission will document what keeps voters from the ballot box and election reform efforts that expand access.

Trip to Everglades National Park-Friday, April 18-8:30AM

Please join the HOPE Fellowship Program and the Insightful Mind Initiative on a trip to Artist-in-Residencein-Everglades (AIRIE) in the Everglades National Park. AIRIE is a non-profit residency program that hosts artists, writers, and composers on a monthly basis. It offers a unique insight into the novel ways the National Park Service educates the public on our nations resources. Please click on the link below to sign-up for the trip, which will take th place on Friday, April 18 , leaving from the law school at 8:30 AM, and will be returning to campus after a picnic lunch at the Park (early afternoon). Drivers are also needed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XdZTDqdeFeuu9EaJFgYccT_jVakrfhy4D6 Vq8VUSR8/viewform

Citizenship Clinic April 5-11:00AM-2:00PM

The Florida Immigrant Coalition, along with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and St. Thomas Law School, is hosting a Florida New Americans citizenship clinic to help legal permanent residents in South Florida apply for naturalization. For more information and to volunteer, click here.

Economic Justice Opportunity

Are you interested in working for the protection of the civil and labor rights of all people? Interns will receive a stipend while working 35 hours per week for ten weeks during the summer and will lead an ongoing research and advocacy project during the school year. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in economic justice, excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work both independently and in collaborative settings, and comfort working in multicultural, multilingual environments. Candidates with Spanish or Haitian Kreyol language skills are preferred. Interested students should send a cover letter, resume and transcript to umhope@law.miami.edu.

12 Annual William M. Hoeveler Ethics & Public Service Award Luncheon Thursday, April 3 at 12:00PM Faculty Meeting Room G480
Join CEPS in honoring Judge A. Jay Cristol, JD, 59, this years award recipient. Space is limited. Please RSVP to ceps@law.miami.edu.

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Student Leaders Needed for HOPE Day of Service Thursday, August 14

The HOPE Day of Service is the first experience that many 1Ls have with the school and the Miami community, and it is a time that can encourage and solidify their commitment to community service and pro bono efforts. On Thursday, August 14, 2014, the first year students will go into the Miami community to serve the non-profits, families, children, animals, and wildlife for the 2014 HOPE Day of Service. Leaders are needed in two different capacities: Site Leaders: We invite student leaders interested in leading the days efforts to email umhope@law.miami.edu. Site leaders will be required to participate in training during the evening on Wednesday, August 13 and participate for the full day, 7:00 AM-2:00 PM on Thursday, August 14.

Miami Law Immigration Clinic CLE: Innovative Immigration Defense-Friday, April 4 9:00AM-3:00PM-Room F209
Innovative Immigration Defense is an intermediate and advanced CLE training focusing on strategies for removal defense, including motions to suppress and terminate based on illegal law enforcement actions, objections to government evidence, and contesting removal for criminal offenses. Featured speakers include Dan Kesselbrenner, Exec. Director of the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild and Ira Kurzban. Click here for free student registration!

Summer Opportunity with UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Applications are being accepted for a summer internship position with the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Interns will read witness statements on bomb experts and others, assist with drafting of direct and cross examinations to be used in court and help draft legal filings, motions and

Nonprofit Networking Night Monday, April 7-6:00PM SAC Ballroom East

Are you thinking about different career options after graduation? Are you considering a career in the nonprofit sector? Attend Nonprofit Networking Night! Meet community partners from various nonprofit organizations in Miami and discuss volunteer opportunities, internships or full-time jobs.

Committee Members: We invite student leaders interested in serving as a committee member to email umhope@law.miami.edu. Committee members will need to participate in phone calls during the summer and help with logistics at the law school from 7:00 AM-10:00 AM on Thursday, August 14.

letters to the Lebanese government. Experience in a courtroom setting (including Lit Skills or Moot Court) is required. Fluency in Arabic or French is an asset. To apply, send your resume to umhope@law.miami.edu.

Screening of Dark Girls Wednesday, April 2-6:00PM Frost Museum of Science

Dark Girls, a documentary nominated for the 45th annual NAACP Image Awards, explores the prejudices about dark skin color faced by women from America to the most remote corners of the globe. The film screening will be followed by a discussion with Saliha Nelson, VP of Urgent Inc., and Gepsie Metellus, Executive Director of Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, as they share how the roots of classism and racism have challenged our own Miami community. Prior to the film, visitors will have time to explore the museums RACE exhibit. Click here for more information.

Summer Internship-Miami Coalition for the Homeless

Summer interns are needed to assist the legal team at the Miami Coalition for the Homeless in monitoring the recently revised settlement in the landmark case of Pottinger v. City of Miami. Interns will investigate complaints, do field work to promote an understanding of the rights of homeless individuals in Miami, conduct research and writing, and assist with policy and advocacy meetings. To apply, please email Terry A. Coble, Esq. at terry@miamihomeless.org.

Continuing Student Scholarship Application Now Available-Deadline is April 18

All rising 2Ls and 3Ls are eligible to apply for one-year Continuing Student Scholarships. To be considered for a need-based award, students must submit a FAFSA prior to the deadline. All applications in the merit and public interest categories will be reviewed by committees of faculty and administrators. Click here to apply. For any log-in problems, contact the Service Desk at help@law.miami.edu.

Summer Opportunity with AmericaCorps JD Program Application Deadline-April 15

Equal Justice Works is sponsoring this program which focuses on providing legal service to veterans. Students who participate have the opportunity to earn a $1,175 voucher for educational expenses for 300 hours of service to a qualifying legal project with legal aid organizations, veterans law clinics, veterans treatment courts, and state or local government agencies. The deadline for applications is April 15, and the 300 hours must be completed by August 31, 2014. Interested students must complete an application in the Student Application Manager (SAM) by April 15. A step-by-step guide can be found on the AmeriCorps JD application page.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

VITA is a national program that provides free tax assistance to lowincome, elderly and disabled individuals who need help with basic income tax return preparation and electronic filing. All volunteers receive training and operate at a site in conjunction with the IRS. For more information about this opportunity, please email umvita@gmail.com.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity with Empowered Youth Saturdays from 12:00-2:00PM Student Lounge
Mentor and tutor young men in reading, math and college/GED/Armed Forces prep. No experience required. RSVP on the Child Advocacy and Family Law Orgsync page. For more information email CAFLS.UM@gmail.com.

Ongoing Advocacy Projects with Miami-Dade Public Defenders Office

The HOPE Public Interest Resource Center is seeking students to work on a memo bank project, a court observation project, and a mobile website for the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office. Interested students should sign up HERE.

Like the UM HOPE Facebook Page! Connect with the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center on Facebook to learn more the inspiring work Miami Law students are doing in the public interest. The HOPE E-News is distributed every Monday. If there is something you would like included in the next HOPE E-News, e-mail umhope@law.miami.edu.

Violence Against Women Act 20th Anniversary Celebration Student Writing Competition Deadline is June 16, 2014
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence is sponsoring this writing competition for interested law students. The full criteria for submissions can be found here.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, its the only thing that ever has. --Margaret Mead

Public Interest Recognition Reception-April 10-5:00PM in the Student Lounge

Save the date for this event honoring Miami Law students and community partners who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to public service and advocacy. RSVP here.