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January 28, 2009
Fourth Annual "Working in the Public Interest: Advancing Social Justice" Conference
The University of Georgia School of Law cordially invites students to attend the conference February 27-28, 2009 at the University of Georgia School of Law, which is approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.
The conference is a two day event with panels and roundtable discussions with speakers drawn from all parts of the country. Conference coordinators can help arrange free housing for student attendees who would like to stay with other students in Athens.
This year's panel topics include:
• Plenary - Human Rights in the Southeast
• Juvenile Sentencing - Throwing Away Our Youth: Harsh Sentencing of Juvenile Offenders
• Eyewitness Testimony - The Problem of Eyewitness Testimony in Capital Cases
• Economic Disparity - Combating Economic Disparity with Civic Engagement
• Healthcare - An Examination of the Health Law Partnership: A Community-based Collaborative of Lawyers, Health Care Providers and Law Students
• LGBT Persons - The Fight for the Right to Marry
• Sex Trafficking - The Modern Form of Slavery: The Prevalence of Sex Trafficking and the Sexual Exploitation of Minors Nationally and Locally
To register for the conference and for additional information see: www.law.uga.edu
Conferences like this are not only wonderful ways to increase your knowledge but also are excellent opportunities to network with current and future professionals in the field. Take advantage of receptions and panels at events such as these to mingle and introduce yourself to others. You never know who you might meet or who might be able to steer you toward the next great employment opportunity. For tips on how to use networking to your best advantage, stop by the CSO and speak to a counselor.
Posted by kcc17 at January 28, 2009 05:17 PM