Legal Studies Latest News as of 5/9/23

May 9, 2023

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1) Lauri Needs Volunteers
2) Pick Up Your Tix
3) Talks During Finals
4) Youth/Ed/Local Vol Opps
5) Rsrch/Schlrshps/Fllwshps/$$
6) Recent Grad Fllwshp
7) Lead Alt Breaks
8) Call for Articles
9) Ca Lgl Stds Jrnl
10) Analyst/Paralegal Job
11) Fllwshp, UC Ctr Sac, Vol
12) Free Career Placement
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1) Lauri Needs Volunteers
Lauri Needs Volunteers

I need at least four volunteers to hand out reader cards to the graduates at the Legal Studies Commencement, help them with pinning their caps on, lining them up for the procession and gathering up all the supplies to bring inside once the graduates are all inside for the ceremony.

The ceremony is on Sunday, May 14th.

I arrive at noon, the house opens to guests at 1pm, the graduates are expected to be there between 1 and 1:15pm, so I need help at noon to get things set up.

You'll have seats reserved up front in Zellerbach and please enjoy Cupcakin' afterwards.

It's actually really fun to see what the ceremony will be like when you walk  ;-)
Please let me know asap if you can for sure make it! Just reply to this message.

I will forever be in your debt.

Please ONLY tell me you can come if you know FOR SURE that you can come.

It's pretty rotten to have folks bail at the last minute. Aieeee!!!

Thank you!!!

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2) Pick Up Your Tix
Pick Up Your Tix
Pick up your 2 comp tickets this week.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9-12 and 1:30-4
Lauri's office
2240 Piedmont
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3) Talks During Finals
Talks During Finals


Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Species and Ecosystems
May 10 | 3:30 - 5:00 pm | 575 McCone Hall  
Professor Stephanie Pau's research investigates the diversity and productivity of forests, savannas, and grasslands. She discusses how and why species and communities are distributed along environmental gradients, and the consquences for ecosystem functions. Join the free talk at McCone Hall! 

When Will We Be Free? Scenes from a Historical Memoir on Colonialism and Freedom
May 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Hybrid
The Center for African Studies invites you to talk with Simukai Chingudu for a preview of his book, When Will We Be Free? Living in the Shadow of Empire and the Struggle for Decolonization. Chingudu interweaves his personal and family history with the history of Africa's anti-colonial struggles from the 1950s to the present to provide an intimate and nuanced account of colonization.

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4) Youth/Ed/Local Vol Opps
Youth/Ed/Local Vol Opps
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5) Rsrch/Schlrshps/Fllwshps/$$
Rsrch/Schlrshps/Fllwshps/$$
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6) Recent Grad Fllwshp
Recent Grad Fllwshp
Shinnyo College Access Fellowship
Deadline: May 10
This is a 9+ month paid fellowship opportunity for a recent Cal graduate to support the dual enrollment program at Berkeley City College which serves Berkeley High students and creates a pathway to higher education. Apply here

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7) Lead Alt Breaks
Lead Alt Breaks


Alternative Breaks
Deadline: May 14
Alt Breaks offers service learning trips for students to explore a social justice issue through hands-on service. Lead a trip in California or Puerto Rico! Scholarships and units available. Apply here
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8) Call for Articles
Call for Articles
The NGO, Women at the Table is putting together a community publication on the topics of AI, human rights, and digital civil society. This would be a great opportunity for early career individuals / students / Legal Studies 123 students / any individuals interested in submitting a piece. 
There is more information about the publication and how to submit here.
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9) Ca Lgl Stds Jrnl
Ca Lgl Stds Jrnl
Hot off the presses!
The California Legal Studies Journal can be found on our website here.
Be inspired!
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10) Analyst/Paralegal Job
Analyst/Paralegal Job

May 1, 2023– Open until filled

Case Analyst/Paralegal

Olivier & Schreiber LLP is a small civil litigation law firm with offices in Oakland and Los Angeles.  We are seeking a case analyst/paralegal to join our team in the Bay Area.  The firm handles civil rights, employment, and consumer cases and is active in the legal, non-profit, public interest, and political community.  To learn more about us, visit www.os-legal.com

The job requires flexibility, initiative, common sense, and good humor.  Must be an excellent team player.  Full-time preferred, but part-time or part-time to full-time considered.  Great option for those considering law school but wish to gain law firm experience first.

Job duties include:

  • Working with and taking direction from attorneys and other staff on case-related projects including:
    • drafting correspondence, court pleadings and other case-related documents
    • interviewing potential clients and witnesses
    • performing document review
    • conducting factual and legal research
    • assisting attorneys in developing and litigating individual and class action lawsuits
    • Handing filing and service of case-related documents in state and federal courts
  • Maintaining electronic case and administrative files
  • Working with bookkeeper on billing and accounting projects
  • Ensuring efficient office operations including interfacing with vendors 

Required Qualifications:

  • High attention to detail
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word (including tables of contents and tables of authorities), Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Strong internet research and proof-reading skills
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in a law firm
  • Experience with electronic court filing, service, and research platforms, including ECF, Pacer, and Westlaw
  • Understanding of legal calendar deadlines, court rules and procedures, filing processes, and legal documents.  
  • Spanish speaking

This job comes with:

  • Pay commensurate with experience ($25-28/hour to start)
  • Paid vacation and federal holidays
  • Great health insurance (for full-time positions)
  • This is a non-exempt position and eligible for overtime

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Christian Schreiber (christian@os-legal.com)

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11) Fllwshp, UC Ctr Sac, Vol
Fllwshp, UC Ctr Sac, Vol
Transcending Beyond Berkeley Fellowship 
Deadline: May 12
The TBB Fellowship offered through the Undocumented Students Program provides students with the tools to present their education, experience, and skills effectively in a professional environment and thrive, regardless of immigration status. Fellows develop as professionals and obtain hands-on experiential learning and networking opportunities. They dedicate hours each semester on a specific project and receive a $5,000 (undergrad) or $8,000 (grad) stipend. 

UC Center Sacramento Internship
Deadline: May 18
The UC Center Sacramento places students in government offices across Sacramento to gain experience working in departments on new policies and implementation of new structures and practices in every area of society - government, law, public health, arts, social welfare, and moe. Eligible students can apply for summer and/or fall internships via the online application (CalNet ID required).

Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
Deadline: May 23
Jesuit Volunteer Corps is a postgraduate service program with more than 120 AmeriCorps positions each year including positions in public health, education, environmental justice, housing intiatives, youth services, food security, legal aid and immigration services, domestic violence prevention, and more! All volunteers earn a living stipend, health insurance, an AmeriCorps Education Award, and are provided communal housing. To apply, click here

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12) Free Career Placement
Free Career Placement

I’m a longtime Bay Area legal recruiter and a graduate (1994) of the Cal Legal Studies program.  Over the years I have placed several graduates of your program (mostly through referrals and LinkedIn contacts) with my law firm, corporate, government and non-profit clients.  I would like to offer my free placement services to your program (I am paid by my client firms when they hire my candidates—there is no cost to job seekers).  If you or any of your colleagues has any questions, I would be happy to set up a call at your or their convenience.

We would love to partner with the Legal Studies program at Cal again in 2023 as we have several open positions for your graduates at the moment.

Thanks for your time and have a great day!

Steve GomezManaging Director
Element Professional Staffing

408.857.4520 Mobile

steve@elementstaffing.com

www.elementstaffing.com

San Francisco          

201 Spear St., Suite 1100

San Francisco, California 94105

Silicon Valley

2225 E. Bayshore Rd., Suite 200

Palo Alto, California 94303

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