Job Search Tips

For those wondering where to begin your job search, Martindale.com is a great place. If you are looking for firms, you can narrow the scope by practice area and city; if you are looking for individuals, you can further that scope by law school/university attended. The WSBA directory also lets you search for attorneys by practice area and city. It doesn't list the individual's employer though, so it is more of a cumbersome search. But it could be a great starting point if you are interested in working in a smaller city or town.

KPMG Job Postings

KPMG has decided to recruit for their State and Local Tax Group, which I just posted. The interview date for SALT is to be determined; ICS interviews will be held on Tuesday, February 7 and will be conducted by Jason Knight. KPMG will notify candidates directly about their interview schedule.

KPMG - SALT Job Posting

Practice: State and Local Tax (SALT) Income Franchise
Title: Associate
Locations: Throughout the U.S.

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and as a tax professional.

Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’ businesses and our organization.

We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”. It’s why people work here.

KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.

Responsibilities:
• Assist clients in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific services to help a business address its state and local tax matters
• Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and credits available to an organization
• Stay current on state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study and/or a Master of Science degree in Taxation, or JD, LLM from an accredited college/university
• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Target graduation dates from December 2011 through Summer 2012

Application Materials:
1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Wednesday, January 25th , for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please complete the electronic application (http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=533BR) and submit the following materials electronically through our system:
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of LLM. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. If the candidates have any questions, they can contact Becky Scannell directly (rscannell@kpmg.com).

Please note you are able to apply to only one position. If you are interested in more than one position, contact Becky Scannell (rscannell@kpmg.com) to discuss prior to applying. It is recommended that you cut and paste the link into an internet browser and disable your pop-up blockers.

If you are interested in an office other than Seattle, please contact Becky Scannell (rscannell@kpmg.com) to obtain the URL for your desired office.

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.

KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace.

©2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.

Course Credit for Tax Writing Competitions

This is just a reminder that you can receive course credit for papers written for tax writing competitions. If you are interested in entering any of the writing competitions, please talk with Professor Schumacher.

Washington State DOR Position

The following position was posted on the WSBA website:

Washington State Department of Revenue — tax policy specialist 2 (NB 2011-09651). Opens December 5, 2011. Closes December 22, 2011.

Required qualifications: Admission to practice law in the state of Washington; or graduation from an accredited school of law and current admission to practice before the highest court of a state, and a minimum of one year as a tax policy specialist 1; or a minimum of two years’ experience as hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or practice as an attorney. A LL.M. or master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience.

Primary duties: This position is primarily responsible for conducting independent administrative hearings on the record for the review of the department’s initial orders to deny, revoke, or refuse to reinstate reseller permits, and review of initial orders revoking certificates of registration, and for entering final orders in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). As an attorney trained in interpreting and applying tax law and policy, this position is responsible for reviewing, hearing, and resolving taxpayers’ appeals of department actions and responding to taxpayers’ petitions in writing. The appeal process provides taxpayers with a review of departmental actions, and produces decision articulating the department’s position, as mandated by statute. When applicable, this position may also resolve appeals through negotiation and settlement.

Compensation: $4296 - $5639 per month (Range 61), depending on qualifications. Outstanding benefits include: health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; 11 paid holidays; training; and state retirement plans. To view the full announcement and application process.

Various LinkedIn Groups

The below groups are all active with job postings and legal career discussions. Join the relevant group(s) to keep up to date with who's hiring in 2012:

IN-HOUSE LAW JOBS
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=4070940

LAW FIRM JOBS
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=4070945

PARALEGAL & LEGAL SUPPORT JOBS
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=4070948

E-DISCOVERY & LITIGATION SUPPORT JOBS
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=4070949

LAW JOBS North East (NY, NJ, MA, ME, NH, CT, VT, RI)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863535

LAW JOBS Mid Atlantic (PA, DE, DC, MD, VA, WV)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863557

LAW JOBS South East (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863566

LAW JOBS Mid West USA (IL, OH, IA, IN, MI, WI, MN)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863570

LAW JOBS Mid South USA (KY, TN, MO, AR, LA, MS)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863573

LAW JOBS Central USA (ND, SD, NE, CO, KS, OK, TX)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863579

LAW JOBS West USA (MT, ID, WY, NV, UT, AZ, NM)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863583

LAW JOBS Pacific West USA (CA, OR, WA, HI, AK)
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863588

LAW JOBS UK
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863591

LAW JOBS Australia & New Zealand
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863593

LAW JOBS Canada
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863595

LAW JOBS Europe
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863600

LAW JOBS Asia
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863605

LAW JOBS South America
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3863607

LAW JOBS Middle East
http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3871434
Posted By Richard des Moulins

Exam Numbers

Remember to get your exam number before finals begin! Academic Services posts exam numbers on your online adjusted schedule. You can find a link to your adjusted schedule on the  Exam Instructions webpage of the law school website.

For those of you who have taken tax exams before, please be aware that we will no longer be providing blue books and CDs to take exams. If you plan to use a bluebook or CD, be sure you purchase your own and bring them to your exams with you. 

KPMG

At this time, KPMG is recruiting only for their ICS group for the Seattle office; they have filled their SALT positions for Fall 2012, and they are not interviewing for other offices at this time. I just posted the ICS job announcement. Once the date for the first round of interviews has been set, I will post it on the blog. Please note that all communication with respect to KPMG interviews will be from the firm, so please direct your inquiries to Rebecca Scannell: rscannell@kpmg.com.

KPMG - ICS Job Posting

Practice: International Tax
Title: Associate or Senior Associate
Locations: Seattle

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and as a tax professional.

Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’ businesses and our organization.

We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”. It’s why people work here.

KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Handle Outbound Transactional Structuring, Subpart F, and Inbound Transactional Structuring
• Work with Check the Box Principles
• Perform U.S. Tax Treaty Research
• Assist with Repatriation planning, Intellectual and Intangible Property planning, Hybrid Debt structures, FSC (Foreign Sales Corporation)/EIE (Extraterritorial Income Exclusion), Foreign Tax Credit planning, and International Mergers and Acquisitions

Qualifications:
• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet our business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• MS in Taxation or LLM from an accredited college/university
• Substantial coursework in Corporate International Tax
• Passion for corporate international tax
• Strong planning and research skills

Additional Responsibilities and Qualifications for Senior Associate:

Responsibilities:
• Advise clients, in a range of different industries, on international tax matters
• Assist in monitoring multiple client engagements while serving as a business advisor to the client
• Research international and domestic tax matters
• Write and review tax advice for the client
• Assist in formulating and delivering tax planning and tax savings services
• Supervise and aid in the development and training of employees

Qualifications:
• Two years of broad experience in general and/or international corporate taxation
• Current work experience in international tax and/or other areas of Federal tax
• General knowledge of corporate tax compliance

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.

Application Materials

1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Wednesday, January 25th , for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.

2. Please complete the electronic application (http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25285&siteid=5357&AReq=1322BR) and submit the following materials electronically through our system:
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of the LL.M. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

3. If the candidates have any questions, please feel free to contact Rebecca Scannell directly (rscannell@kpmg.com).

Fifth Annual Paul Faherty Tax Law Writing Competition

Award: $3,000 (grand prize); $1,000 (two honorable mentions)
Deadline: April 15, 2012

Eligibility
All JD and LLM candidates currently attending an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. may enter. Entries will be evaluated on topic selection, analysis, quality of research, grammar, spelling, usage and syntax, clarity, structure, and overall appearance.

Topic
Any topic on tax law is acceptable, although papers on a public policy issue, a critique of a leading case or doctrine, a comment on a statute or the need for statutory modification, or a comment on a common law doctrine are encouraged.

Rules
Submitted papers must be the applicant's original work. Applicants are limited to one entry; multiple entries are expressly prohibited. Additionally, the paper must not be under consideration for any other publication or written as part of paid employment.

Specifications
Papers should be typed double-spaced, set in Times New Roman on letter-sized paper with one-inch margins on all sides. Entries should be formatted with endnotes and be 25-30 pages long, not including endnotes. Papers submitted with footnotes will not be accepted. Citations must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.

Submissions
All papers should be submitted by email to Steve Szydelko at 6szydelko@jmls.edu. Please put "Writing Competition" in the subject line. Please direct any additional questions or concerns to Steve Szydelko.

Please stop by the Graduate Tax Program office if you would like a flyer.

Master's Degree Request Deadline December 4

If you are planning to graduate at the end of this quarter, please be sure to submit your Master's Degree Request as soon as possible. The deadline is December 4 at 11:59:59pm. 

Registration Due Tomorrow

Just a quick reminder that registration forms are due tomorrow, November 18. Please remember to include your name and student number on the registration form and return it to lawtax (at) uw.edu. 

Graham & Dunn Estate Planning Position - Removed

The Graham & Dunn estate planning position has been removed from the WSBA website, and it is not listed on their website, so I have deleted the post.

Guidant Financial Job Opportunity

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Bellevue, WA
Position Type: Full Time
Department: Legal
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel
Apply: careers@guidantfinancial.com

Job Summary:
Guidant Financial’s Operations Department is seeking a licensed attorney who has a demonstrated interest and experience in tax and ERISA matters. The attorney needs to have excellent academic, verbal and written communication skills. The attorney will also portray excellent customer service skills and works well in team environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
• The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will work primarily with the organization’s recordkeeping department to ensure that Guidant’s clients operate their 401(k) plans in compliance of IRS and ERISA rules and regulations.
• Will provide legal support to the recordkeepers to address federal tax and ERISA issues on a daily basis.
• Review client’s file to ensure operation within our structure’s guidelines, ERISA and tax laws, and review recordkeeping annual reports and testing results along with the Form 5500 for accuracy.
• Draft certain 401(k) plan documents and amendments to the 401(k) plan as clients’ request.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding on regulatory guidelines surrounding Guidant’s products and/or services
• Perform research on law or regulatory changes as they affect Guidant’s clients, products or services.
• Provide other legal duties and responsibilities as needed by Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel and the business
• Work with Guidant’s outside counsel on various client topics and/or corporate initiatives
• Support internal sales team and other teams within the organization

Experience/Education
Juris Doctorate degree plus a minimum of 2+ years experience with tax and/or ERISA law.

The candidate must be licensed and in good standing with a state bar association, preferably with the Washington State Bar Association.

Qualifications
• Experience with 401(k) plan non-discrimination testing, plan testing failures and corrections, and various IRS plan correction methods preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and establish priorities for yourself and others based on workload and departmental needs
• Must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency with experience using the Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be meticulous and detail-oriented.


About Guidant Financial
Guidant Financial, Inc. is a rapidly growing financial services company headquartered in Bellevue, WA. Guidant offers competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a matching 401(k) program.

Karen Summerville Presentation - NEW DATE

The Karen Summerville networking workshop that was originally scheduled for next Wednesday, November 2 has been rescheduled to Friday, November 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 119. Bagels will be provided. If you missed the first session, Karen will review what was covered in the last session, so feel free to attend.

Networking Session Reminder

This is just a reminder that Karen Summerville's Networking Session will be tomorrow, October 19, at noon in room 212. Pizza will be provided.

Accounting Firm Interviews

Those who have been selected for Deloitte and PwC interviews have been notified.

John Price Scholarship - Winners Notified

Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the John Price Scholarships to the WSBA Estate Planning Seminar. The winners were notified yesterday.

PwC and Deloitte Application Deadline - Tomorrow

This is just a reminder that the Deloitte and PwC application deadlines are tomorrow, October 5, at noon. Once I have batched the application packets and sent them over to the accounting firms, I will send out confirmation emails to those of you who submitted applications.

KPMG Recruitment

Several of you have asked about the KPMG job announcement. KPMG is consolidating the recruitment for their SALT and ICS practice groups, and they will begin recruiting for both groups early next year. Once I have the job announcement, which will likely be early next year, I will post it.

Autumn 2011 Application for Master's Degree

If you will be graduating at the end of Autumn 2011 (December of this year), make sure to submit a Master's Degree Request. You will need your UW NetID and password to access the form, which is available now until December 4 at 11:59 pm. 

Last Day to Add/Drop Tomorrow

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to make changes to your schedule without fee. If you need to alter your schedule, send an email to lawtax (at) uw.edu with your student number and the changes you'd like to be made.

John Price Scholarships and 56th Annual Estate Planning Seminar

On October 31 and November 1, the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and the Washington State Bar Association will sponsor the 56th Annual Estate Planning Seminar. This is the second largest estate planning seminar in the country, with over 1,000 in attendance each year. If you would like a copy of the brochure for this year's program, please let me know. I strongly encourage those of you interested in a career as an estate planner to attend this conference. It is a great opportunity to network with potential employers and the substance of the program is top-notch.

The Washington State Bar Association is offering three "John Price Scholarships" to three students enrolled in the UW Graduate Program in Taxation. These scholarships, named after Professor John Price, a former Dean of the School of Law and a world-renowned estate planner, offer complimentary admission to the conference together with a complimentary set of course materials for the entire program. Lunch is not included with these scholarships.

If you would like to be considered for one of the John Price Scholarships, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) as soon as possible. If more than three students indicate interest prior to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, there will be a lottery to award the scholarships. The results of any such lottery will be announced on Thursday, October 6. Winners will be expected to submit information to claim the scholarship by Friday, October 7.

Resume Workshop - Friday, October 7

Holly Bennet, with the law school's Center for Professional and Leadership Development (CPLD), will be conducting a resume workshop for LL.M. students this Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This will be an interactive workshop where you work with the other students on your resume. Prior to the workshop, you will need to upload your resume into Symplicity and review the sample resumes on the CPLD's website: https://www.law.washington.edu/Career/Students/ApplicationMaterials.aspx. Space is limited, so if you plan to attend, please let me know as soon as possible, but no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Please remember that I am always available to review your resumes and cover letters. The other LL.M. programs do not have a dedicated career counselor outside of the CPLD, so this is their first step before meeting with a career counselor. But it is open to tax students as well.

Deloitte Info Session - Today

Deloitte's info session is today at 12:00 p.m. in room 115 A-C.

New Dates - Karen Summerville Networking Sessions

The Karen Summerville Networking Sessions will now be held on Wednesday, October 19 and Wednesday, November 2 at noon. Once I have secured a room, I will post it. But please let me know if you plan to attend. Pizza will be provided.

Accounting Firm Info Sessions Today

This is just a reminder that the PwC info session will begin today at 12:15 p.m. in room 115 A-C, and the KPMG info session will begin today at 3:00 p.m. in room 115 A-C.

Orientation - Tonight

This is just a reminder that orientation is tonight, Thursday, September 22 at 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rural Alaska Tax Assistance Program 2011-12

Description: A tax assistance training program culminating in a ten day service trip in late February to remote Alaskan villages to provide tax advice, counseling, and preparation services to local residents and fisherman. As part of the training you will obtain the IRS's VITA tax preparation certification as well as additional subject specific endorsements. Participation requires a commitment of 4-6 hours per week in December, January, and February, and a willingness fly in bush planes, sleep on the floor (probably heated, but no promises), and prepare your own food on the ten day service trip to Alaska in in frigid February conditions.

Interest Meeting: Thursday, September 29, 2011, LUNCH 12:30-1:00, Room 116

DEADLINE: Applications are due by the end of the second week of school: Midnight, Friday October 7.

Contact: For more information or to apply contact: Chris Reitz at reitzc@uw.edu

Georgetown University Law Center Clinical Teaching Fellowships

Georgetown University Law Center is pleased to announce the availability of up to 16 clinical graduate fellowships commencing in the summer of 2012. Georgetown Graduate Clinical Teaching Fellowships offer new and experienced attorneys the opportunity to combine study with practice in the fields of clinical legal education and public interest advocacy.

Each fellowship is associated with one of the Law Center's clinical programs, and each program varies in purpose, requirements, and duties.
All of the clinical fellowships, however, share a common goal: to provide highly motivated lawyers the chance to develop skills as teachers and legal advocates within an exciting and supportive educational environment. Graduates of Georgetown's clinical fellowship program have gone on to a wide variety of positions in law teaching and public interest law settings. Well over 100 Georgetown fellows are now teaching at law schools across the country, including five Deans of law schools and several Associate Deans or Directors of clinical programs.
Many others are leaders in the public interest arena.

Fellows enroll in a two-year program during which they are in residence at a Georgetown clinic. Fellows directly supervise J.D. students enrolled in the clinics, assist in teaching clinic seminars, and perform work on their own cases or other legal matters. Fellowships usually begin in the late summer, with an intensive orientation designed to introduce fellows to clinical teaching methods. The orientation is part of our Elements of Clinical Pedagogy course, a year-long teacher training program. Upon completing the requirements for graduation, fellows are awarded the degree of Master of Laws (Advocacy). We are currently seeking fellows to work in the following areas: appellate litigation; civil rights; communications law; criminal defense; domestic violence; environmental law; federal legislation; HIV/AIDS law, housing and community development; juvenile delinquency; trade policy and health care policy; and political asylum.

The fellowship program currently offers an annual stipend of approximately $53,000 (taxable), plus all tuition and fees in the LL.M. program. Health insurance and other benefits are also provided. As graduate students, fellows are eligible for deferment of their student loans during their two years in the fellowship. They may also be eligible for their law school=s loan repayment assistance program.

With the exception of fellows in the Center for Applied Legal Studies and the Street Law Program, all fellows must be members of the D.C. bar. Fellowship applicants who are admitted to a bar elsewhere must apply to waive into the D.C. bar upon accepting their fellowship offer. The Law Center will reimburse the expense of waiving into the D.C. bar incurred by those fellows who have already taken the bar exam elsewhere prior to accepting their fellowship offer.

Applications must be sent directly to the director of the clinic or program in which the fellowship is sought and not to the Graduate Programs Admissions Office. Application deadlines vary by fellowship.
For descriptions of each fellowship and a list of application deadlines, please visit our web site at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/fellowships.html, or request a brochure by e-mailing us at clinics@law.georgetown.edu or calling (202) 662-9100.

PwC Info Session Lunch - New Time

The PwC info session lunch will now begin at 12:15 p.m. next Tuesday, September 27, in room 115. If you haven't already done so, please let me know if you plan to attend and what lunch option you would like. I will also have sign-up sheets at orientation.

Orientation - Thursday, September 22

This is just a reminder that orientation will be next Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m. in room 127. Feel free to arrive a few minutes early to check in. There will be a brief program, followed by a reception. We look forward to meeting you there!

ABA Section of Taxation Law Student Tax Challenge

An alternative to traditional moot court competitions, the Law Student Tax Challenge asks two-person teams of students to solve a cutting-edge and complex business problem that might arise in everyday tax practice. If you are interested in participating, please contact Professor Schumacher regarding a faculty sponsor.

For more information, see http://www.americanbar.org/groups/taxation/awards/law_student_tax_challenge.html.

FBA Section on Taxation Writing Competition

If you are interested in the following writing competition, please contact Heather for the full announcement.

The FBA Section on Taxation would like to announce the 2012 Donald C. Alexander Writing Competition.

Requirements are as follows: Full and part-time J.D. and LL.M. students are eligible. Any original paper concerning federal taxation between 20-50 double spaced pages is welcome. Seminar papers and articles submitted (but not yet selected for publication) to law reviews, journals, or other competitions are eligible. Winning authors receive $2000 (first place) or $1000 (second place) and a trip to the FBA’s Annual Tax Law Conference, Washington, D.C. The winning entries may be published in the Tax Section newsletter the Report or in The Federal Lawyer.

Deadline is January 6, 2012

Entries may be submitted by email to Sherwin Valerio at svalerio@fedbar.org or by mail to:

Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation
Attn: Donald C. Alexander Tax Law Writing Competition
1220 N. Fillmore Str. Suite 444
Arlington, VA 22201
For more information, see www.fedbar.org

Career Planning Workshops

Mark your calendars for two career planning workshops with professional career counselor Karen Summerville. They are progressive sessions, so plan to attend both. If, however, you can only attend one, please do not hestitate to do so.

Wednesday, October 12, 12:00-1:20, room TBD
Wednesday, October 26, 12:00-1:20, room TBD

Please let me know if you plan to attend. Pizza will be provided.

KPMG Recruiting

For the past couple of years, KPMG has recruited in the fall for State and Local Tax and in the winter for International Corporate Services. This year, however, they have decided to consolidate their recruiting, so they will interview for both SALT and ICS in winter quarter. They will, however, still come on campus to talk with the students on September 27. I strongly encourage you to attend this info session so that you will have a more complete picture of what the different accounting firms offer.

KPMG Info Session: September 27, 2011

The KPMG Info Session will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM in Room 115 A, B & C. If you are interested in working for an accounting firm, I recommend attending all of the accounting firm info sessions. If you plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu).

PwC Info Session: September 27, 2011

The PwC info session will take place on Tuesday, September 27 at 12:00 PM in Room 115B-C. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with some of our alumni about the types of opportunities that exist for tax attorneys at accounting firms. Often, students who have no interest in accounting firms do after attending the info sessions, so I encourage you to attend, even if you don't think that you want to work for an accounting firm.

On that note, if you do plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) with your lunch selection.

1. Turkey with Havarti Panini
2. Caprese Panini
3. Black Forest Ham with Gruyere Panini
4. Roasted Chicken with Jarlsburg Panini
5. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs

Deloitte Info Session: September 28, 2011

The Deloitte info session will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 12:00 PM in Room 115B-C. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with some of our alumni about the types of opportunities that exist for tax attorneys at accounting firms. Often, students who have no interest in accounting firms do after attending the info sessions, so I encourage you to attend, even if you don't think that you want to work for an accounting firm.

On that note, if you do plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) with your lunch selection.

1. Turkey with Havarti Panini
2. Caprese Panini
3. Black Forest Ham with Gruyere Panini
4. Roasted Chicken with Jarlsburg Panini
5. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs

Symplicity Access

Several students have asked about Symplicity access. The Center for Professional and Leadership Development, which manages Symplicity for the law school, is short-staffed right now. But they will try to get everyone entered within the next 2-3 weeks. Please remember that the accounting firm applications are submitted through me, not Symplicity.

Orientation - Thursday, September 22, 2011

This is just a reminder that orientation will be next Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m. in room 127. Feel free to arrive a few minutes early to check in. There will be a brief program, followed by a reception. We look forward to meeting you there!

TEI/UW International Tax Forum - September 7

The Graduate Program in Taxation, along with Tax Executives Institute, Inc., is hosting an international tax forum at the UW School of Law on Wednesday, September 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. We encourage students to attend, and we will cover your $125 registration fee. If you are interested, please email Allison at lawtax(at)uw.edu with the following information no later than this Wednesday, August 31 at noon:

Name
Address
Firm Affiliation (if any)
Bar Number (if any)
Email

Feel free to email Heather as well if you have any questions.

PwC Job Description

PwC Overview
Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/us) is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of being part of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

PwC is a global market leader in tax services. We assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 23,000 tax professionals, this means that PwC can support our clients both locally and globally. We have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

Job Description
As a Tax professional, no two days are the same. The challenges you will face will change continually, and the solutions you devise will be critical to the success of the business. In order to succeed, you need to be creative and analytical; dynamic and collaborative; a strategic thinker and possess a consistent passion to learn. This is Tax at PricewaterhouseCoopers. And we invite you to become a part of it.

Position/Program Requirements
Job Duties

Play an integral role in providing tax services to our clients as a professional in PwC's core tax practice.

Participate in all phases of tax compliance engagements, including planning, execution and completion.
Research tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations.

Participate in a wide range of projects; consistently demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative.

Consistently demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback.

Identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; develop an awareness of Firm services; approach clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner; deliver clear requests for information; and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.

Job Requirements

A solid understanding of the technical aspects of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy and execution.

General knowledge of federal and state tax laws.

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze tax laws, rules and regulations and to analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.

Experience demonstrating strong problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications.

Demonstrated self-motivation and has a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development.

Completed Bachelor degree in Accounting (provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations), Master of Accountancy or Taxation preferred.

Commitment to become credentialed with appropriate primary credentials, which include CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent certification/license (may vary by practice).

Application Instructions:

Please complete the following steps by the application deadline – Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - to be considered:

1) Email your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@uw.edu by 3 p.m. on October 5; AND

2) Complete PwC's online application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://sjobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25163&siteid=5277&AReq=19593BR&Codes=

Deloitte Job Posting

Tax Consultant (Full-Time) – Fall 2012
Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with clients in more than 20 industries. We provide powerful business solutions to some of the world’s most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100.

At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you’ll have the chance to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and get the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career. Our commitment to individual choice lets you customize everything from your career path to your educational opportunities to your benefits. And our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business and your clients’ will be heard.

Visit www.deloitte.com/us/careers to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

Deloitte Tax LLP helps companies understand national, state and local, and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.

As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.

Deloitte Tax's professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, Tax professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, Tax professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree (with undergraduate accounting degree preferred)
• Strong academic credentials (3.2+ GPA Recommended)
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply:
The application process is two-fold: (1) You apply through the Graduate Program in Taxation and (2) you apply through the Deloitte website for legal purposes.

Graduate Program in Taxation Application
Email your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and application information form (please email Heather for a copy) to hla3@uw.edu no later than Wednesday, October 5 at 1 p.m.

Deloitte Application
This position is currently posted on the Deloitte website. If you would like to make the fall recruiting process easier in a few months, take the time to complete the application now!
1. Log-on to http://careers.deloitte.com/
2. Go to the ‘Students’ section, then Job Search
3. Enter the keyword ‘S12SEATF13SEP-T’ to search for the online application
4. Apply!
5. Send an email to Roya Williams, Campus Recruiting Manager (royawilliams@deloitte.com) confirming that you have applied through Deloitte online.

Autumn 2011 Registration

Please be sure to turn in your Autumn registration form by Monday, August 29. We will begin registering students after the deadline, but if you need confirmation you will be enrolled for the upcoming quarter for Housing and Food Services or any issues you are having with building access, we can send an email confirmation.

If you did not receive the registration form, please make sure to check your UW email address. If you'd like to use a different address as your primary means of contact, enable the email forwarding option in your MyUW account. All correspondence from the Law School and the Graduate Tax Program, as well as all class listservs you are subscribed to will automatically go to UW email addresses.

Oregon Attorney Assistance Program Newsletter

The Oregon Attorney Assistance Program offers helpful job search strategies and tips via their newsletter, In Sight. To access archived copies of the newsletter, go to www.oaap.org, and click on the In Sight link. You can peruse the article titles for each newsletter in the drop-down menus.

Symplicity Postings for the weeks of June 27 and July 4, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the weeks of June 27 and July 4, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Please note that some opportunities, such as the Cooley fellowship, have deadlines next week.

Unpaid positions for students
1. Federal Trade Commission, Internships Unpaid and paid) (Deadline: Ongoing)

Diversity Fellowships/Scholarships for students
1. Cooley LLP, 2L Diversity Fellow (Deadline: July 5, 2011)
2. Cairncross & Hempelmann, 2L Diversity Fellow (Deadline: August 27, 2011)
3. Holland and Hart, 2L Diversity Clerk (Deadline: September 1, 2011)
4. Riddell Williams, 2L Diversity Fellow (Deadline: September 8, 2011)
5. George V. Powell/Lane Powell, 2L Diversity Scholar (Deadline: September 9, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Alaska Court System, Law Clerk (Deadline: July 13, 2011)
2. University of Washington, Director of Personnel Guidance (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
3. Washington State Department of Health, Supervising Staff Attorney (Deadline: July 6, 2011)
4. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Deputy Prosecutor (Deadline: July 6, 2011)
5. American West Bank, Deputy General Counsel (Deadline: July 19, 2011)
6. Cascadia Intellectual Property, Patent Attorney (Deadline: September 30, 2011)
7. Stokes Lawrence, Junior Associate (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
8. BECU, Corporate Counsel-Compliance (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
9. Catholic Health Initiatives, Corporate Counsel (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
10. WA State School Directors Assn, Director of Policy & Legal Services (Deadline: July 18, 2011)

Non-Attorney positions for graduates
1. University of Denver College of Law, Career Consultant (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
2. Santa Clara University School of Law, Asst. Director, Academic Development (Deadline: July 30, 2011)

Symplicity Postings for the Weeks of June 13 and June 20, 2011

Unpaid positions for students
1. U.S. DOJ, Office of Tribal Justice, Intern (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
2. WA State Senate Democratic Caucus, Policy Intern (Deadline: July 30, 2011)
3. Femin Ijtihad, Case Law Intern (Deadline: July 20, 2011)

Paid positions for students
1. Terrell, Marshall, Daudt & Willie, Law Clerk (Deadline: July 13, 2011)
2. Law Office of Mark McClure, Law Clerk (Deadline: July 15, 2011)
3. Congressional Executive Commission on China, Fall Intern (Deadline: July 15, 2011)
4. UW School of Law, Upward Bound Teaching Assistants (Deadline: June 24, 2011)

Fellowships/Scholarships for students
1. Pisgah Legal Services, 2012 – 2014 Immigration Project Fellow (Deadline: July 1, 2011)
2. International Institute of the Bay Area, Intern (Deadline: July 30, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Document Review Attorney (Deadline: August 31, 2011)
2. Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, Associate Attorney (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
3. Cullen Palmer Law Office, Real Estate/Trial Attorney (Deadline: July 22, 2011)
4. Littler Mendelson, Labor & Employment Associate/Seattle (Deadline: July 14, 2011)
5. Oracle America, Licensing Contract Managers/temporary (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
6. Grays Harbor Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Deputy Prosecuting Atty (Deadline: June 24, 2011)
7. National Women’s Law Center, Counsel (Deadline: August 16, 2011)
8. Law Offices of Dennis Lam, Associate Attorney (Deadline: July 16, 2011)
9. Littler Mendelson, Labor & Employment Associate/Walnut Creek (Deadline: July 14, 2011)
10. Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, County Attorney (Deadline: June 27, 2011)
11. Maryland legal Aid, Assistant Director of Advocacy (Deadline: July 22, 2011)
12. U.S. Dept of Labor Office of Workers Compensation, Claims Examiner (Deadline: July 5, 2011)

Fellowships for Graduates
1. Center for Reproductive Rights, Columbia Law School Fellow (Deadline: October 31, 2011)
2. WA State Budget & Policy Center, Betty Jane Narver Policy Fellow, (Deadline: September 7, 2011)
3. Montana Legal Services, AmeriCorps Fellow (Deadline: July 27, 2011)

Non-Attorney positions for graduates
1. New Approach Washington, Statewide Organizer (Deadline: July 21, 2011)
2. New Approach Washington, Puget Sound Organizer (Deadline: July 21, 2011)
3. New Approach Washington, Operations Manager (Deadline: July 21, 2011)

Stokes Lawrence - Junior Associate Position in Yakima

Stokes Lawrence, a commercial law firm with offices in Seattle and Yakima, is seeking a junior associate to join its Yakima office. Outstanding academic credentials and superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required. Accounting, graduate business training and/or prior commercial experience preferred. A long-term commitment to living and working in central Washington is required. Stokes Lawrence is committed to diversity and especially encourages minorities to apply. Please send cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and law school transcript to Joanne Pegues, Human Resources Manager, Stokes Lawrence, P.S., 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000, Seattle, WA 98104 or hr_manager@stokeslaw.com.

Work Study Federal Tax Clinic Opportunity

The Federal Tax Clinic has an immediate opening for a student attorney who is work-study eligible. If you are interested, please contact John Clynch, Managing Director: clyncher@uw.edu.

ABA RPTE Fellows Program

Application Deadline: June 24, 2011

The Fellows Program encourages the active participation of young lawyers in Section activities. The goal of the program is to give young lawyers an opportunity to become involved in the substantive work of the RPTE Section, while developing into future Section leaders.
RPTE Fellows. . .
· Receive an expense reimbursement budget to help subsidize meeting attendance
· Attend social functions and meetings reserved for Section leaders
· Become active in the RPTE the Membership Committee
· Receive a substantive committee assignment to provide opportunities such as developing CLE programs and/or Section publications
· Are assigned a Section mentor to help the fellow maximize their participation and professional development within the Section.

For more information, go to the Fellows webpage.

Graduating Students - Updated Contact Information

For those of you graduating this quater, please send me an email updating your contact information, including where you will be working or whether you are still looking for employment, and if the opportunity arises, you would be willing to participate in any volunteer activities associated with the tax program. Even if you have already told me of your new position, another email would be great. Thank you! And congratulations on completing your LL.M.!

PlainTalk Student Membership

As an LLM tax student, you are entitled to a free student membership in Professor Drake's PlainTalk Planning educational service. You can get the details of this service at www.plaintalkplanning.com. This free student membership entitles you to unlimited online access to the business, family and estate planning programs and the members’ learning quizzes that are released every other month. Plus, you will receive advance notice of the new articles and short videos that Professor Drake releases twice a week and features on his blog, www.drakeplaintalkplanning.com. You will not have access to the CLE programs or the program sponsor options. You can sign up for your free membership at http://www.plaintalkplanning.com/UWLawSignUp. This url cannot be accessed through the regular PlainTalk Planning website. You will receive your free member benefits until the first anniversary date of your law school graduation.

Professor Drake's Blog and Online Education and CLE Service

Professor Drake has a new blog developed in connection with his PlainTalk Planning CLE services. The url for the blog is www.drakeplaintalkplanning.com. The url for the PlainTalk Planning online educational and CLE service is www.plaintalkplanning.com.

Symplicity Postings: Week of May 16, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of May 16, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Unpaid positions for students
1. Mental Health Advocacy Services, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
2. National Public Radio, Legal Affairs Intern w/Nina Totenberg (Deadline: December 31, 2011)
3. Minkwon Center for Community Action, Intern (Deadline: September 1, 2011)
4. National Labor Relations Board, Intern/Law Clerk (Deadline: July 16, 2011)

Paid positions for students
1. J. Michael Koch U Associates, Rule 9 Intern (Deadline: June 11, 2011)
2. Eglick Kiker Whited, Law Clerk (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
3. National Labor Relations Board, Summer Intern (Deadline: May 25, 2011)
4. Thompson West, Westlaw Student Representative (Deadline: June 3, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Littler Mendelson, Labor & Employment Associate (Deadline: June 10, 2011)
2. Staff Counsel, Allstate and Encompass Insurance, Senior Trial Attorney (Deadline: July 1, 2011)
3. Saalfield Griggs, Corporate Associate Attorney (Deadline: June 18, 2011)

Fellowships for Graduates
1. Centro Legal de la Raza, Shartsis Friese Public Interest Fellow (Deadline: June 15, 2011)

Non-Attorney positions for graduates
1. Equal Justice Coalition, Director (Deadline: June 8, 2011)

Symplicity Postings: Week of May 9

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of May 9, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Unpaid positions for students
1. Washington State Bar Foundation, Student Member, Board of Trustees (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
2. Seattle City Attorney, Land Use Section, Intern/Extern (Deadline: August 15, 2011)

Fellowships for Students
1. Starbucks, and Bracewell & Guiliani, Joint Diversity Fellow (Deadline: May 20, 2011)
2. State of Washington, Office of the Governor, Mickelson Fellow (Deadline: May 20, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Attorney (Deadline: May 25, 2011)
2. Littler Mendelson, Associates, NY, Boston, DC & San Diego (Deadline: June 5, 2011)
3. Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Senior Assistant AG (Deadline: July 6, 2011)
4. Guidant Financial Group, Outside Counsel (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Miller Nash, Business Attorney (Deadline: August 8, 2011)

Fellowships for Graduates
1. State of Washington, Office of the Governor, Mickelson Fellow (Deadline: May 20, 2011)

Revised Univar Post - New Email Submission Address

Position title: Student Summer Intern – Corporate Tax Department

Company background:

Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 179 facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univar.com.


Job description:

The Summer Intern will be a member of Univar’s Corporate Tax Department in Redmond, Washington. This paid position will assist in various international tax and transfer pricing projects through the end of August.

Accounting background and/or MBA and prior corporate experience preferred, but not required. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.


Application materials:

X Resume X Cover letter X Unofficial Transcript

X 3-5 page writing sample Other

Application materials should be e-mailed to:

jobs3@univarusa.com
Equal Opportunity Employer

Dean's Roundtable is at capacity

The Dean's Roundtable is now at capacity.

Dean's Roundtable and Symplicity

If anyone who wants to attend the Dean's Roundtable has tried to rsvp unsuccessfully on Symplicity, please let me know. I will be keeping a separate list and submitting it to the Dean's office on Tuesday at noon. I encourage you to attend!

Symplicity Postings: Week of May 2, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of May 2, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Unpaid positions for students
1. King County Bar Assn., Family Law Extern/Intern/Volunteer (Deadline: May 17, 2011)
2. National Labor Relations Board, Intern (Deadline: May 27, 2011)
3. Physicians for Reproductive Choice & Health, Intern (Deadline: May 20, 2011)
4. Transparency International, Intern (Deadline: August 31, 2011)
5. U.S. Dept of Justice/Civil Division, Appellate Intern (Deadline: May 15, 2011)
6. Social Security Admin., Office of Adjudication & Review, Intern/Extern (Deadline: Ongoing)
7. UNHCR, Protection Intern/Volunteer (Deadline: May 8, 2011)
8. US DOJ, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 30, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Whatcom County Public Defender, Deputy I (Deadline: May 11, 2011)
2. Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Chief, Enforcement & Securities (Deadline: May 16, 2011)
3. Law Office of Robert Arim, Attorney (Deadline: May 27, 2011)
4. Benton County Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Prosecutor/Civil (Deadline: June 4, 2011)

Fellowships for Graduates
1. Southern Poverty Law Center, Education Lawyer (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
2. NY Legal Assistance Group, Family Law Fellowship (Deadline: June 22, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. The White House Project, VP of Development (Deadline: June 2, 2011)

Dean's Roundtable Room Change

The Dean's Roundtable will be held in room 119. Don't forget to RSVP via Symplicity.

SPECIAL EDITION DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE

SPECIAL EDITION DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Room 119 from 12:30pm – 1:20pm
Lunch provided

RSVP VIA SIMPLICITY ONLY – limited seating for first 50 students to register!

Please join Dean Testy for a Dean’s Roundtable on Thursday, May 12th at 12:30pm in Room 133, for a rare opportunity to hear from Ms. Eileen O’Connor, who served within the U.S. Department of Justice for six years as Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division and who is the wife of our inaugural Shefelman Jurist-in-Residence, the Honorable A. Raymond Randolph. During the roundtable, Ms. O’Connor will give a talk titled “The Use and Abuse of the Internal Revenue Code” and will answer questions from the audience.

The following provides an abstract of the talk she will give at the roundtable: The purpose of the Internal Revenue Code is to raise revenue. But lawmakers also use the tax laws to reward and punish economic and social behavior, to curry favor with interest groups, and to persuade their supporters they are doing something to address their concerns. A survey of recent tax legislative proposals will illustrate these points. And a quick review of recent tax law changes will demonstrate the disastrous consequences that, while unintended, were certainly not unforeseeable.


Ms. O’Connor is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Pillsbury, and leader of the firm’s federal tax controversy and tax policy team. Ms. O’Connor joined the firm in July 2007 from the United States Department of Justice, after six years as Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division, a position to which President George W. Bush appointed her, and the Senate confirmed her, in 2001. From its inception in July 2002 until she left the Department, Ms. O’Connor was a member of the President’s Corporate Fraud Task Force.

As head of the Tax Division, Ms. O’Connor oversaw the litigation—civil and criminal, trial and appellate—of its approximately 350 attorneys. Significant litigation during this time included, among other things, hotly-contested and high-profile trials concerning the promotion and use of corporate and individual tax shelters. In addition to supervising the Tax Division’s litigation, Ms. O’Connor personally represented the United States in oral argument before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Federal Circuits. To stem the rising tide of tax fraud, while preserving the possibility of the defendants' eventual indictment and conviction, in 2001, Ms. O'Connor created and implemented a program to coordinate civil and criminal investigative and judicial proceedings. The program continues to this day, and, under her leadership, resulted in the Tax Division’s obtaining more than 240 injunctions from United States District Courts across the country.

At the conclusion of her service with the Department of Justice, the Attorney General awarded Ms. O’Connor the Edmund J. Randolph Award for Outstanding Service, the Department’s highest award. The award is named for the first Attorney General and recognizes outstanding contributions to the accomplishment of the Department’s mission. The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and the IRS Chief Counsel also bestowed their highest awards to Ms. O’Connor at the conclusion of her service in recognition of her contributions to the federal tax system.

Early in her career, Ms. O’Connor was a corporate tax law specialist with the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service. And for more than 20 years, Ms. O’Connor, who is also a CPA, was a national tax consultant with several top national accounting firms. She has taught in the graduate tax law program of Georgetown University School of Law, and was Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Tax Policy at the George Mason University School of Law.

Ms. O’Connor has long been a frequent speaker at bar conferences and business seminars. She recently designed and organized a one-day tax policy conference titled “Our Nation’s Founding Principles and Our Tax Code – Consistent or In Conflict?” sponsored by The Federalist Society.

Univar Corp. Paid Summer Tax Internship

Position title: Student Summer Intern – Corporate Tax Department

Company background:

Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 179 facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univar.com.


Job description:

The Summer Intern will be a member of Univar’s Corporate Tax Department in Redmond, Washington. This paid position will assist in various international tax and transfer pricing projects through the end of August.

Accounting background and/or MBA and prior corporate experience preferred, but not required. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.


Application materials:

X Resume X Cover letter X Unofficial Transcript

X 3-5 page writing sample

Application materials should be e-mailed to:

jobs@univarusa.com



Equal Opportunity Employer

"How to get the job you want" Lunch Presentation

Valerie Sasaki, a 2002 tax program alum, will be on campus to talk with students about their job search and effective ways to get the job you want. Valerie worked in the Portland office of KPMG in their State and Local Tax practice before moving to Miller Nash. She was the youngest president of the Oregon Tax Section and has several years of mentoring students. The presentation will be on Wednesday, May 11 at noon in room 115B-C. Pizza will be served. Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Symplicity Postings for the week of April 25, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 25, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Avalara, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
2. the World Justice Project, Rule of Law, Intern (Deadline: May 16, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. International Crisis Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
2. Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of SF Bay area, Legal Intern (Deadline: September 15, 2011)
3. International Crisis Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
4. Sierra Club, Extern (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Executive Office of Immigration Review, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 6, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Jakeman Shaklee Oliver, Associate Attorney (Deadline: May 20, 2011)
2. ACLU of Alaska, Staff Attorney (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
3. Digital Control, General Counsel (Deadline: May 17, 2011)
4. Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Chief of Enforcement (Deadline: May 16, 2011)
5. K&L Gates, Spokane Corporate Associate (Deadline: June 30, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. DOC, Contracts Manager (Deadline: May 25, 2011)
2. Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Executive Director (Deadline: May 31, 2011)

WSBA Tax Section Annual Luncheon

Washington State Bar Tax Section Annual Luncheon

All current students in the Tax Program are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon meeting of the Washington State Bar Association's Taxation Section. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 24, from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Columbia Tower Club (75th floor of the Bank of America Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue). This year's guest speaker will be Brett A. Weaver, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG Western Area International Corporate Services.

The $45 registration fee pays for everything, including tax and tip. Because we want to have a nice showing of Tax Program students at this event, the Tax Program will pay your $45 registration fee if you register with Allison Blahna by Wednesday, May 11. When you register with Allison (ablahna@uw.edu) be sure to indicate your choice of meal: Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Mahi Mahi, or Pecan Pesto Pasta (vegetarian).

This event is always a good opportunity for connecting with other practicing tax attorneys in the Puget Sound region. Business attire is required, as the Columbia Tower Club has a dress code. You will be denied entrance to the club if you arrive in casual attire.

Symplicty Postings for the week of April 18, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 18, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. McCormack Intellectual Property & Business Law, Summer Associate (Deadline: May 15, 2011)
2. The Law Office of Alan Kessler, Legal Researcher (Deadline: April 22, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs, Law Clerk (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office, Rule 9 Intern (Deadline: June 14, 2011)
3. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Development Intern (Deadline: June 1, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Conservation Law Foundation, Staff Attorney (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
2. Perkins Coie, Junior Associate, Personal Planning Group (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
3. Perkins Coie, Associate, Patent Procurement (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
4. Perkins Coie, Associate, Employee Benefits/ Executive Compensation (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Davis Wright Tremaine, Software Associate (Deadline: May 13, 2011)

Fellowships for alumni
1. Health Justice Project, Fellow (Deadline: May 14, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. Washington State Bar Association, Admissions Analyst (Deadline: April 18, 2011)

Tax Faculty-Student Reception

This just a reminder that the Tax Faculty-Student reception will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the University of Washington Club. Please let me know as soon as possible whether you plan to attend. I need to submit the number of attendees to the caterers soon.

Job Posting - Olympia Boutique Tax Practice

Boutique tax practice in Olympia, Washington seeks energetic associate to join our dynamic team. Candidates must have an LL.M. in Taxation and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of practical experience. An ideal candidate will have estate planning, probate, real estate, corporate and/or transactional experience as well as excellent oral and written communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our small firm environment is collegial and emphasizes quality of life. Qualified candidates may send a resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples by email to info@worthlawgroup.com or by mail to 6963 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, Washington 98512.

BNA Training: April 18

There is still plenty of space available for the BNA Training on April 18. The BNA Tax Management Series is a wonderful resource, one I turned to often both in practice and during my clerkship. I encourage you to attend and learn about what they have to offer and how best to conduct your research. Please let me know if you would like me to reserve a space for you. The session will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the library.

Symplicity Postings: Week of April 11, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 11, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Advocacy Intern (Deadline: April 30, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. AFL – CIO, Intern (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Extern/Intern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
3. Social Security Administration OGC, Extern (Deadline: Ongoing)
4. Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, Extern (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Port of Portland, Extern (Deadline: May 31, 2011)

Fellowships for students
1. UW School of Law Asia Public Interest Fellowship, Fellow (Deadline: April 18, 2011)
2. The Nation Institute, Robert Masur Fellowship (Deadline: April 15, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Global Justice Center, Senior Legal Advisor (Deadline: May 3, 2011)
2. Global Justice Center, Consultant (6 month contract) (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
3. The Cicotte Law Firm, Employee Benefits Attorney (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
4. Office of Public Defense Services, Deputy Defense Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
5. Holland and Hart, Litigation Associate (Deadline: June 1, 2011)
6. Seattle Community Law Center, Directing Attorney (Deadline: May 13, 2011)
7. Kuffel, Hultgrenn, Klashke & Shea, Associate Attorney (Deadline: May 12, 2011)

Fellowships for alumni
1. University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, Post Grad Immigration Fellow (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
2. Seattle Community Law Center, Fellow (Deadline: May 11, 2011)
3. Seattle Community Law Center, DHAP Fellow (Deadline: May 13, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. Greater Boston Legal Services, Executive Director (Deadline: April 26, 2011)

Fellowship Opportunities

University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program

With Concentration In
Clinical Education, Social Justice, and Systems Change

U.D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law—well known for its leadership in clinical legal education and for its public interest mission—is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities in the following clinics:

Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic
Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Housing and Consumer Law Clinic

The two-year LL.M. program includes coursework in clinical pedagogy and public interest law, as well as development by each LL.M. fellow of a project designed to effect system change, accompanied by a scholarly work of publishable quality.

LL.M. candidates will work under the supervision of the Law School’s experienced faculty to supervise and teach J.D. students enrolled in our clinics.

The program will begin in August, 2011. LL.M. candidates will receive a stipend of $49,667, plus health benefits.

Applications are due May 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

See further details below.

Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic
Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth

Clinic faculty and law students represent children and parents of children in special education, school discipline, delinquency, and Medicaid matters. Its nationally- acclaimed approach supplements traditional delinquency defense with, where appropriate, advocacy to address the special education needs of children who are facing delinquency charges. The newly established Took Cromwell Institute for At-Risk Youth has enhanced the Clinic’s ability to do systemic reform work.
Clinic Director: Professor Joseph B. Tulman

Candidates should be a member of the DC Bar, preferably with at least two years experience representing children charged in delinquency matters. Experience handling school discipline, special education, and Medicaid matters is desirable.


Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

The Clinic represents taxpayers who have active tax controversies pending with the IRS, in U.S. Tax Court or state and local tax jurisdictions. The Clinic’s client-centered counseling approach often results in finding solutions that avoid trial and places clients on more sound financial footing.
Clinic Director: Professor Keith Blair

Candidates should have two years relevant practice experience and be a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia.


Housing and Consumer Law Clinic

The majority of the Clinic’s work involves representation of individuals and small groups in affirmative habitability actions, illegal rent increase, eviction, predatory loan, foreclosure, and fair housing matters. The Clinic also handles cases on behalf of
consumers against merchants, and homeowners against contractors, in disputes involving sales and services.
Clinic Director: Professor Edward Allen

Candidates must have a minimum of two years relevant practice experience and be a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia.

Admissions Process

Please submit the following:

1. A response to the following questions in no more than 1,000 words (two pages):

In your area on concentration, what systemic problems have you identified? How do you envision using the law to transform the system?

2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
4. Law School Transcript (official)
5. Two letters of recommendation from persons with personal knowledge of your
capabilities and commitment to social justice.

Please send materials, except transcript, electronically to ccooper@udc.edu

Please enter LL.M. Application in the subject line.

Applications are due by May 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Please contact:

Karen Forman
Director, Public Interest and Clinical Programs
kforman@udc.edu

Symplicity Postings: Week of April 4, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 4, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Wild Sky Law Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
2. Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal, Law Clerk/Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. CMS law Firm, Criminal Defense Law Clerk (Deadline: April 25, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. Thurston County Superior Court, Judicial Extern (Deadline: Ongoing)
2. PETA Foundation, Intern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. King County Bar Assn, Family Law Intern/ Extern (Deadline: April 19, 2011)
4. King County Bar Association, Family Law Intern/Extern (Deadline: April 19, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Law Offices of the Mojave County Public Defender, Attorney (Deadline: June 15, 2011)
2. Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, Litigation Associate (Deadline: May 1, 2011)
3. Carrico Law Offices, Associate Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
4. Law Offices of the Mojave County Public Defender, Attorney (Deadline: June 15, 2011)
5. Law Offices of Ira S. Newton, Litigation Associate (Deadline: May 1, 2011)
6. Foster Pepper, Litigation Associate (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
7. Indian Law Resources Center, Attorney (Deadline: May 6, 2011)

Recent Symplicity Postings

Paid positions for students
1. Liberty Mutual, Law Clerk (Deadline: April 8, 2011)
2. Alliance for Justice, summer law Clerk (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
3. Amazon, Legal Intern (Deadline: April 14, 2011)
4. Maryland Legal Aid, Intern (Deadline: April 22, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. New Jersey Office of Ombudsman for Institutionalized Elderly, Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of KY, Sumer Clerk (Deadline: April 23, 2011)
3. DC Employment Justice Center, Summer Clerk (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
4. World Resources Institute, Research Intern (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
5. Earthjustice, Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
6. Dept. of Commerce, Student Intern/ Extern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
7. Judge Stephen Reinhardt, US Court of Appeals 9th Dist. (Deadline: August 12, 2011)
8. Homeless Action Center, Intern/Extern (Deadline: April 4, 2011)
9. Global Justice Center, Extern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)

Fellowships/Clerkships for students
1. DRI, Voice of the Defense Bar, Diversity Scholar (Deadline: April 27, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Groen Stephens & Klinge, Associate Attorney (Deadline: April 6, 2011)
2. K&L Gates, Portland Corporate Associate (Deadline: June 17, 2011)
3. Itkowitz & Harwood, Associate (Deadline: April 16, 2011)
4. DC Employment Justice Center, Wage Theft Policy Attorney (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
5. Federal Public Defender, W Dist of WA, Research/Writing Specialist (Deadline: April 23, 2011)
6. Institute for Justice, Staff Attorney/ Constitutional Litigator (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
7. Perkins Coie, Patent Associate (Deadline: April 21, 2011)
8. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Counsel (Deadline: April 12, 2011)
9. Maryland Legal Aid, Staff Attorney (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
10. Black Helterline, Immigration Associate (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
11. Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Aylward, Tax Associate (Deadline: June 30, 2011)

Tax Faculty and Student Reception: April 28, 2011

On April 28, 2011, the tax program will be hosting a reception for the tax faculty and students at the University of Washington Club from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please let me know.

BNA Tax Training: April 18, 2011

A representative from BNA will be on campus on Monday, April 18, 2011 to conduct a training. It will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the LRTC. Please let me know if you plan to attend. Thanks.

BNA Training: April 18

We are planning to schedule a BNA Tax Management Portfolio training with the BNA rep on Monday, April 18. However, before the representative makes her travel arrangements, I would like know how many of you are interested. Please email me and let me know if you would attend this training if we do, in fact, schedule it. Thanks!

Associate Position in Wenatchee

Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn & Aylward, a well-established North Central Washington law firm, seeks an associate with interest in tax, transactions, business succession and estate planning, probate and general business. LL.M. degree preferred. Candidates should have a desire to live in a small city environment with exceptional quality of life. In addition to excellence in legal skills and writing ability, our attorneys strive to develop and exhibit exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Please send cover letter and resume to: M.T. Wright, PO Box 1688, Wenatchee, WA 98807. Web site: www.jdsalaw.com

For those interested in applying, please email me and I will forward you a video about the firm that they prepared for a client.

Graduate Program in Taxation Coffee Cups

For those of you who have not yet picked up your coffee cup, please feel free to stop by the tax program office anytime to do so. They are sitting on top of the filing cabinets as you come in. Please mark your name off of the list so we know who has already received theirs.

Finals - Bagels and Coffee

Stop by the tax program office tomorrow (March 12) around noon before your final for bagels, coffee, and tax program mugs.

Bagels & Coffee

On Saturday, March 12 at noon in the Tax Program Office, we will have bagels, cream cheese and coffee to help you fuel up for your first final.

Dean's Roundtable - RSVP

The tax roundtable with Professor Schumacher, Darrell Hallett, and Bob Chicoine will be held on Thursday, March 10 in Room 115 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. If you would like to attend, please rsvp to Hana Hughson at hhughson@uw.edu as soon as possible. Only a limited number of students will be able to attend. You will need to include your UW Net ID in the text of the email.

Save the Date: Rescheduled Dean's Roundtable

The Dean's Taxation Roundtable has been rescheduled to next Thursday, March 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. in room 115. Once I have more information about how to rsvp, I will post it.

Symplicity Postings: Week of February 28, 2011

Paid positions for students
1. Stein, Lotzkar & Starr, Rule 9 Intern (Deadline: March 25, 2011)
2. Microsoft Corporation, Legal Interns (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. Drugstore.com, Legal Intern (Deadline: March 25, 2011)
4. Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti, Summer Associate (Deadline: April 1, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. City of Seattle, Legal Extern (Deadline: March 8, 2011)
2. ACLU of Alaska, Summer Law Clerk (Deadline: May 31, 2011)

Volunteer Opportunities for students and graduates
1. ACLF, Community Leaders Program (Deadline: March 11, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. City of Kent, Municipal Civil Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Riddell Williams, Litigation Associate (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. Stokes Lawrence, Litigation Associate (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
4. Seattle Municipal Court, Judge Pro Tempore (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
5. Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center, Executive Director (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
6. Microsoft Corporation, Director of Licensing, IP & Licensing (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
7. Microsoft Corporation, Global Migration Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
8. Microsoft Corporation, Communications Manager/Attorney, OGC (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
9. Microsoft Corporation, Digital Media & Entertainment (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
10. Microsoft Corporation, Associate General Counsel (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
11. Lighthouse Document Technologies, Associate Project Manager (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
12. Mertz Bitelman & Associates, Attorney (Deadline: September 30, 2011)
13. Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook, Associate (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
14. Hopp Law Firm, Supervising Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
15. Susan Baur, Cowlitz Prosecuting Atty., Chief Civil Atty (Deadline: March 11, 2011)
16. Perkins Coie, Patent Procurement Associate (Deadline: April 30, 2011)

Fellowships/Clerkships for graduates
1. Duke Law School, Public Genomics Fellow (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Legal Fellow (Deadline: April 5, 2011)

Non-Attorney positions for graduates
1. City of Bellevue, Public Records Analyst (Deadline: March 18, 2011)

Heather's Schedule Next Week

I will be out of the office next week without access to email. If you need anything, please contact Allison or Gloria.

Entrepreneurial Law Clinic

If you are interested in getting transactional tax experience, the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC) has several client matters that may interest you. The ELC provides critical early stage legal and business counseling to the following groups:

* Technology Entrepreneurs
* Small Business Owners
* Social Entrepreneurs & Non-Profits
* UW & Institute for Translational Health Sciences Faculty Researchers

The services of the ELC center on providing a business with a comprehensive “legal and business audit” that will help it identify issues before they become serious problems. The ELC provides clients with a confidential report ("audit memo"), generally at the end of the academic quarter in which an entrepreneur or business becomes a client. As a volunteer for the ELC, you would be responsible for addressing the tax issues in the audit memo. You would also have the opportunity to work with a supervising tax attorney and expand your network of contacts within the Seattle legal community. Please email Jennifer Fan at jsfan@uw.edu if you are interested in participating.

Symplicity Postings - February 7, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of February 7, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Mullin Law Group, Legal File Clerk (Deadline: March 31, 2011)
2. Sundberg & Pody, Law Clerk/Intern (Deadline: March 3, 2011)
3. Golberg Jones, Law Firm Copy Writer (Deadline: March 6, 2011)
4. Law Offices of Matthew J. Bean, Summer Law Clerk (Deadline: March 5, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. Seattle Art Museum, Extern (Deadline: February 15, 2011)
2. NW Justice Project, Summer Intern (Deadline: February 28, 2011)
3. Organization for Refugee, Asylum and Migration, Summer Legal Intern (Deadline: March 1, 2011)
4. Human Rights First DC, Refugee Protection Program Intern (Deadline: March 4, 2011)
5. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Refugee and Immigration Policy Intern (Deadline: March 4, 2011)
6. ABA Rule of Law Initiative, Intern (Deadline: May 5, 2011)
7. National Labor Relations Board Region 19, Extern (Deadline: March 4, 2011)

Fellowships/Clerkships/Scholarships for students
1. Capital University Law School, Summer Institute Visiting Student (Deadline: July 1, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Vanguard, Senior Estate & Trust Counselor (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
2. Holland & Hart, Real Estate Associate (Deadline: March 3, 2011)
3. Holland & Hart, Licensing & Technology Attorney (Deadline: March 3, 2011)
4. Holland & Hart, Corporate Associate (Deadline: March 3, 2011)
5. Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment & Appeals Project, Managing Atty (Deadline: July 1, 2011)
6. Southern Poverty Law Center, Senior Staff Attorney (Deadline: March 6, 2011)
7. U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th District, Bankruptcy Judge (Deadline: March 17, 2011)
8. Seattle University Access to Justice Institute, Associate Director (Deadline: April 7, 2011
9. Justia Inc, U.S. Case Law Contract Summary Legal Writer (Deadline: March 11, 2011)

Fellowships/Clerkships/Scholarships for graduates
1. Johns Hopkins Medicine, Legal Fellow (Deadline: March 6, 2011)
2. U.S. EPA, Region 10, Honors Attorney Fellowship (Deadline: February 28, 2011)
3. Georgetown U, O’Neill Institute for Nat’l and Global Health Law, Fellow (Deadline: February 15, 2011)
4. Equal Rights Advocates, Ruth Chance Law Fellow (Deadline: October 29, 2011)

Non-Attorney positions for graduates
1. City U of New York School of Law, Intl Human Rights Clinic Director (Deadline: April 8, 2011)
2. Center for Progressive Reform, Policy Analyst (Deadline: March 11, 2011)