Justice in Aging: Open Positions

Justice in Aging is the nation’s only nonprofit legal organization advocating on behalf of low-income older adults. They are seeking to build a society where we can all age in dignity and justice. Justice in Aging is hiring for two positions in the Washington, DC area:

q Housing and Economic Security Attorney or Policy Advocate: will join our Economic Security team and work to increase equitable access to housing and economic security for low-income older adults through federal legislative and administrative advocacy.

q Health Attorney or Health Policy Advocate: will join our Health team and work to increase equitable access to health care, home and community-based services, and long-term care for low-income older adults through federal legislative and administrative advocacy.

Deadline: Tuesday, February 22nd

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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Social Service Attorney: Otsego County

The Social Services Attorney shall be responsible for prosecuting petitions filed in Family Court by the Department of Social Services. These include child abuse and neglect cases, where the Department seeks the aid of the court in providing services to parents accused of abusing and/or neglecting their children, sometimes requesting a removal of children to foster care or relative placements.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to learn Social Services Law, rules and regulations, communicate in an effective and positive manner and demonstrate a high level of integrity and judgment in all aspects of the position

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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Student Bar Association presents: Spring 2022 Diversity Week

February 7 - 11
Looking Back, Thinking Forward, and Maximizing the Value of Our Degree

Monday, February 7 
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
LL.M. and SJD Lunch and Learn

Monday, February 7
6 PM - 7 PM
Cultural Competency and Diverse Research Practice Panel Discussion

Tuesday, February 8
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Disability Law Self-Advocacy Discussion

Wednesday, February 9
6 PM - 7:30 PM
LawGBTQ+ Education Training

Friday, February 11
Noon - 1 PM
DEI Communication and Allyship Workshop

All events on Zoom.

Visit law.syr.edu/diversity-inclusion for more information

		

Barnes Center GROUP THERAPY Spring 2022

Schedule an initial consultation to meet with a therapist and discuss group options by calling the Barnes Center at The Arch at 315.443.8000.

Adventure-Based Counseling
Build leadership and relationship skills, self-esteem, communication, trust, respect and responsibility. Facilitated through multiple teams within the Barnes Center, this series is a hybrid of adventure-based activities and experiential processing to foster personal growth.

Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students: Releasing the Invisible Weight
Among BIPOC students, the burden of race-related stress, stereotype threat and impostor syndrome may add to the stress of college. This group offers a safe space to connect with others and process the challenges of navigating communities. Separate undergraduate and graduate sessions available.

Building Resilience Skills Workshop
This group is a skill-based, process group designed to help students understand more about their own personal resilience skills and to develop additional skills related to resilience.

LGBTQIA+ Therapy Group
Within a group setting, students are encouraged to process personal experiences related to identities, connect with peers and discuss navigating identity within a campus community.

Medication Education Sessions
Attended as an individual or in a group setting, sessions will discuss the purpose of medication, basic information and myths, alternative therapies and the importance of active participation in therapy.

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workshop
This group introduces students to the concept of mindfulness as a means for tolerating stress and managing difficult or painful emotional experiences.

Options Prevention Group
A structured space for students to explore their relationship with substances. This group is informed by strategies of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, narrative and experiential approaches to substance use prevention and treatment.

Options Recovery Group
An interpersonal process group designed to promote healing and recovery from the use of alcohol and other drugs. This group offers an opportunity for students who are working an abstinence based recovery program and to connect with others.

Sexual Violence Survivor’s Group
This group is for all students who have been victims of sexual violence. Within an understanding and accepting environment, members share experiences and feelings.

Supporting Students with Anxiety
This group is for students experiencing difficulty managing stress and anxiety. Within a supportive environment, this semi-structured group provides education and skill building resources for relaxation and coping.

The Daring Way™
The Daring Way™ is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. During the process, we explore topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame and worthiness.

Understanding Yourself and Others
In a safe and supportive environment, this interpersonal process group offers an opportunity to relate to those experiencing similar concerns. Separate undergraduate and graduate sessions available.

Tillman Scholars Program

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.

PTF has opened the 2022 application process for the Tillman Scholar program. The program supports eligible military service members, veterans and spouses with academic scholarships, leadership development opportunities and a national network so they are empowered to make an impact in the legal field.

Interested students should contact Jolynn Parker at the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising for assistance with the application materials.

Deadline: Monday, February 28th

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP: Diversity Fellowship

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Diversity Fellowship Program provides a deserving individual with a paid legal clerk position (full-time or part-time) in our Uniondale, NY office. Additionally, the recipient is awarded a $1,500 academic scholarship to be applied toward his/her law school tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year.

FDT is dedicated to their mission of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, which creates an environment that fosters mutual respect among all employees.

Deadline: Tuesday, February 15th

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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Assistant District Attorney: Onondaga County

The Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, located in Syracuse, New York seeks candidates for the position of Assistant District Attorney. Assistant District Attorneys prosecute criminal charges in Onondaga County Court, Syracuse City Court, and numerous town and village courts across the County.

Assistant District Attorneys handle a high volume of cases and are responsible for carefully analyzing the facts surrounding the charges, applying relevant legal principles, complying with discovery obligations, motion practices, conferring with victims and civilian and law enforcement witnesses and litigating hearings and trials.

A desire to pursue public service in a challenging, rewarding and critically important role is essential. The work of the District Attorney’s Office provides an incomparable opportunity to gain significant, hands-on case preparation and courtroom experience.

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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Judicial Law Clerk: 4th Judicial District for the State of Nevada

District Judge Mason E. Simons of the 4th Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada is currently recruiting for a full-time Judicial Law Clerk to assist him at his chambers in Elko, Nevada.

The 4th Judicial District Court is a general jurisdiction court based in Elko County, Nevada consisting of three judicial departments. The successful applicant would be expected to begin his or her employment in the summer of 2022.

The law clerk is responsible for providing support to the judge and other court staff by performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting in the overall operation of the office.

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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NYC Office of General Counsel: Attorney Interne

The Office of General Counsel is recruiting for an entry-level Agency Attorney Interne within the Litigation and Program Counseling Unit of the Office of Legal Affairs.

The Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (LPCU) represents the Agency in litigation and provides legal counsel to the majority of program areas within the New York City Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration.

The position requires New York City residency for the first 2 years and New York State residency thereafter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other benefits are offered.

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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KPMG Law Recruitment

KPMG will be on campus for law recruitment on Wednesday February 9th.

KPMG recognizes the unique perspective and insights law professionals bring to our firm and our clients. Law students are a good fit for some of their specialty tax practices such as, International Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions Tax, and State and Local Tax.

This event is being held in Dineen Hall, Room 106.

Wednesday, February 9th

12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. ET

To Apply: See Symplicity for more information

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