Did you know that Missouri was the first state to adopt the Uniform Bar Examination (“UBE”)? The list of states that have now adopted the UBE has expanded rapidly and now includes 16 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Indications are that this trend will continue, as New York is the most recent addition and, given the state’s importance in the American economy and legal world, the momentum will likely continue. Taking the bar exam in Missouri or Kansas gives you the flexibility to be admitted into other states that administer the UBE without retaking the bar exam! Each state has its own policies and procedures, so it is important to familiarize yourself with them. You can get more information here.
If you have some flexibility about where you will move for a job, the number of positions available to you increases significantly. Now that summer has arrived (huzzah!), there are a number of career fairs that will be taking place over the next couple months and registration deadlines are coming up fast. A more comprehensive list of job fairs students are typically interested in is located on Symplicity and is titled, “2015 Career Fairs.” Listed below are a couple of particular interest and the Career Fairs listed in bold are in UBE states! If you want to participate, do not delay and register ASAP.
CONFERENCE DATES | JOB FAIR/INTERVIEW PROGRAM | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LOCATION |
Aug. 7 | Minnesota Minority Recruitment Conference | June 5 | Minneapolis, MN |
Aug. 21-22 | Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair | June 5 (early) | Kansas City, MO |
July 31 | Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair | Denver, CO | |
Aug. 7-8 | St. Louis Diversity Job Fair | May 30 | St. Louis, MO |
Aug. 5-7 | Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair | August 4 | Chicago, IL |
Aug. 6-7 | Indy Bar Diversity Job Fair | June 28 | Indianapolis, IN |
Aug. 22 | Northwest Minority Job Fair | July 24 | Seattle, WA |
Sept. 2-5 | Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2014 Annual Convention | August 29 | Washington, DC |
Oct. 23-24 | Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/conference-and-careerfair |
Arlington, VA |
For additional information regarding available job fairs across the country, visit PSJD’s Career Fair and Events Calendar.
There are a lot of opportunities out there, so take a look and, and, as always, let us know if you have any questions! Enjoy Summer!
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