Month: October 2020

The International Section of the New York State Bar Association is pleased to announce the annual Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition! The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 6, 2020.

The International Section is comprised of approximately 1800 members of the New York State Bar Association (both American and foreign lawyers) who practice, or have an interest in, public and private international law. The writing competition, which began in 1988, fosters legal scholarship among law students in the field of international law. The competition is intended to encourage students of law to write on areas of public or private international law. It is the International Section’s belief that by providing a forum for students to disseminate their ideas and articles, the professional and academic communities are enriched. Furthermore, the competition presents an opportunity for students to submit law review quality articles to the Section for possible publication in one of its publications (i.e., New York International Law Review).

Law Students (including J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. and S.J.D. candidates) are cordially invited to submit to the International Section an article concerning any area of public or private international law or practice. Faculty members of any college or university are ineligible to participate. All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of attorneys practicing international law, and a winner will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including significance and timeliness of the subject matter, thoroughness of research and analysis, clarity of writing style, as well as the importance and originality of the topic to the understanding of private/public international law or comparative law.

The winner will receive:

1) $2,000 USD; and

2) Publication of the article (subject to editorial approval) in the New York International Law Review.

The rules are set forth in our website: https://nysba.org/awards-competitions/international-section-albert-s-pergam-international-law-writing-competition-award/

Good luck. We look forward to receiving your submission!

Volunteers needed as ‘eyes and ears’ in long-term care facilities

Those interested in becoming a volunteer ombudsman can fill out an application available online at dhad.org/elder-rights/long-term-care-ombudsman or by calling Direction Home at 800-421-7277 or 330-896-9172.

Volunteers, who will be interviewed, must be 18 or older. They also must complete a conflict of interest form. There are also restrictions if immediate family members work in or have financial interests in long-term care.

Volunteers selected to move forward must complete 16 hours of training, scheduled at their convenience and done virtually during the pandemic, and then pass a test.

Volunteers are initially assigned one facility, typically close to their homes, but eventually can take on additional facilities.

Normally, volunteers would visit facilities at least once a month — some volunteers go weekly or biweekly — to get to know residents and make observations. Facilities are not notified when volunteers are visiting.

Volunteers for Polar Express

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) needs your help in making the magic of Christmas come alive during this year’s Polar Express train ride.

Each year, the CVSR relies on more than 100 volunteers to make the magic happen. The largest need for volunteers is on board the train to ensure every rider has a safe trip.

For more information to volunteer: https://www.cvsr.org/polar-volunteer/

The Ohio Legal Diversity Consortium (OLDC) is pleased to announce the launch of our 2020 Virtual Mock Interview Program. This program is designed to give you an opportunity to hone your virtual interview skills in advance of the upcoming recruiting season. Attorneys from Thompson Hine and other Ohio area firms, in-house counsel, and law school career advisors will provide 1:1 opportunities for interview practice in a virtual world. Sign up for a mock interview to gain real-time feedback on ways to connect, highlight your unique skills and experience, and stand out in a virtual interview format.

Students will be matched on a first come, first served basis so please register early. The deadline to register is Friday, October 23, 2020.

Student Registration Link

Employer	Submission Requirements	Hiring Criteria	Application Materials
Perantinides & Nolan Contact: Matthew Mooney, Esq.	Apply through Symplicity Deadline: Thursday, October 29th	1L, 2L, 3L, 4L	Resume (including class rank), Cover Letter, and Writing Sample