Weekly Digest | June 13, 2014

We hope everyone is having a wonderful, relaxing Summer! Remember that your career counselors are available all summer long, so do not hesitate to call or email with any career-related issues or questions. 

In this week's digest:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING YOUR SYMPLICITY PROFILE
• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundations Oil & Gas Short Course
• Texas in Washington Recruitment Program
• 3L+ Inaugural Houston Diversity Reception and Summer Conference
• Current Job Openings with the Internal Revenue Service
• Upcoming Deadlines and Networking Events
• Hot Jobs

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING YOUR SYMPLICITY PROFILE
At the end of an academic year, we "roll" all enrolled students' class year forward one year in our Symplicity System. "Rolling" forward means if you were a 1L last year, you are designated as a 2L this year. This is important because your class year is tied to the interview opportunities you can view. Please log in https://law-uh-csm.symplicity.com/ by July 1st and review your profile to verify that your class year and expected graduation date are correct.
For part-time students only: Please know that while UHLC has a designation of 4 years for your program, for career/employment purposes there are only 3 years. Career designations are:

1L = part time students during their first two semesters
2L = part time students during their second summer through third year (if you stay in the part time program, you will spend two years as a 2L)
3L = final year
It is especially important for part-time students to log into Symplicity and verify their class year and graduation date. We do not want anyone to miss out on recruiting events because they do not get the proper notifications or have the ability to see the relevant interview opportunities. Email Catherine Wright at cmwright@central.uh.edu with any questions.

The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundations Oil and Gas Law Short Course
October 20 – 24, 2014 │Houston, TX

The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundations Oil and Gas Law Short Course takes place this October 20-24 in Houston.  This is an excellent week-long conference on US Oil and Gas Law.  Rocky Mountain would like help with registration both on the night before the class begins and especially at the registration desk the morning of October 20. They will offer a complimentary registration to a student who volunteers to help at these times.  You may not be able to attend all of the sessions because of your UHLC classes, but you will receive the course notebook and can attend any sessions you choose. 
If you are interested, please contact Frances Hartogh at the contact information below. If you would like to see the program, click on the website below and you will find a link to it.

Frances Hartogh
Associate Director/Director of Outreach
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
303-321-8100 x107
fhartogh@rmmlf.org
www.rmmlf.org

Texas in Washington Recruitment Program

Friday, August 1, 2014 │ Washington, D.C.

Student Bidding: May 31 – June 18

Texas in Washington Recruitment Program will take place in employer offices in Washington, DC on Friday, August 1, 2014.  All accredited law schools in Texas are invited to participate.  Employers will have an opportunity to interview 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign trained LL.M.s and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) in their offices.  Please apply and submit all application materials online via the Texas Consortium Symplicity Module at https://law-tx-csm.symplicity.com.  In addition, employers will be able to view application materials and select interviewees online. 

If you have any questions about this fair, please contact Courtney Key, Texas A&M University School of Law, at 817-212-4013 or ckey@law.tamu.edu

3L+ Inaugural Houston Diversity Reception and Summer Conference

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 │ Houston, TX

Early Bird Student and Attorney Rates Available Until July 2

Celebrate diversity in the legal profession with 3L+ at its inaugural Houston Diversity Reception.  Join 3L+ for appetizers, drinks, and a chance to win raffle prizes including a Nike Fitbit, and inspiring speakers to include:

Bruce Ruzinsky
Partner and Diversity Committee Chair at Jackson Walker L.L.P.

Kourtney James Perry
Assistant Director of Career Development, University of Houston Law Center

Tickets can be purchased here:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/3l-houston-diversity-reception-tickets-11898413475?aff=es2&rank=1.  Early Bird student rates ($5.00) and attorney rates ($20.00) are available until July 2.  All proceeds will benefit 3L+ Scholarship and Diversity Programs.  

For those interested in joining 3L+ earlier in the day for their Super Summer or Career Management seminars (find complete information here: http://www.3lplus.com/2014-summer-conferences/), register at: http://www.3lplus.com/training-programs/registration/.  The seminars are taught by 3L+ co-founders who are experienced transition-to-practice individuals.  Reduced tuition scholarships will be available for UHLC students.

Current Job Openings with the Internal Revenue Service

The IRS is hiring again! Recent graduates interested in tax law, check https://www.usajobs.gov/ for current openings or email mdelchah@central.uh.edu in the CDO for more information about how to search for jobs of interest and/or apply. 

Upcoming Deadlines and Networking Events

Deadline to Apply for a UHLC Fellowship |June 13

Deadline to Register for the Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair | June 14

Deadline to Register and Bidding for the Bay Area Diversity Career Fair | June 15

SABA Volunteer Opportunity with Houston Bar Association’s LegalLine Team | June 18

Deadline to Apply for the Fall Work Study Program│ July 15

Hot Jobs

10404 – Law Clerk, State of Texas, Health and Human Services Commission (Austin, TX)

10406 –Fall 2014 Law Clerk, Guerra & Johnson PC (Houston TX)

10402 –Contract Attorney, Joiner Law Firm PLLC (Houston, TX)

10403 –Law Clerk, Joiner Law Firm PLLC (Houston, TX)

10401 –Staff Attorney, Joiner Law Firm PLLC (Houston, TX)

10245 –Law Clerk, United Recovery Systems, LP (Houston, TX)

10410 –Antitrust Researcher, UHLC Career Development Office (Houston, TX)

10399 –2015 Summer Legal Intern, San Diego County District Attorney's Office (San Diego, CA)

10400 –2015 Graduate Law Clerk, San Diego County District Attorney's Office (San Diego, CA)

10405 –Fall Semester Judicial Externship, UHLC Externship/Internship (Houston, TX)

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