Monday, January 22, 2007

Career Development Teleconference Series

1Ls….It’s that time of year!

Grades have been disseminated and On Campus Interviews and Job Hunting are quickly approaching.
Don’t walk into your interview unprepared!
Join us for the second session in a series of NBLSA National Career and Employment Teleconferences!
This Thursday, January 25th
7pm-8pm EST
6pm-7pm CST
4pm-5pm PST

"The Interviewing Process, What You Need to Know"
guest speaker, E. Jewelle Johnson, Esquire
Click here to view Ms. Johnson’s Bio:
E. Jewelle Johnson, Fisher & Phillips LLP

Students may access the teleconference by dialing the following information: Conference Dial-in Number: 319-256-0200 Access Code: 834741#
If you have a specific question you'd like our guest speaker to address, please submit your question to careerdevelopment@nblsa.org by one hour prior to the scheduled time for the call. For those who cannot make the call, the call will be recorded and made available for review immediately after the conclusion of the call until one hour prior to the next scheduled conference session.
The Conference Call Playback information is as follows: Conference Call Playback Dial-In: 641-985-5024 Access Code: 834741# Spread the word to your local BLSA chapter members, especially 1Ls. Don't miss out on this first of its kind NBLSA Career Development initiative!
For more information regarding the teleconference series and for a list of the other Spring Semester teleconference dates and topics visit the NBLSA Career Development page at www.nblsa.org/programs/careerdevelopment.
If you have questions regarding the teleconference series contact National Career Development Director, Alexandra Eikner, at careerdevelopment@nblsa.org .

A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR...

Greetings SRBLSA!

As everyone returns to our respective campuses, I wanted to offer my sincere thanks for a successful conference. I am hopeful that you enjoyed the sunshine, the beaches, and most importantly the convention seminars and programs. SRBLSA conventions always feel like a family reunion, and this one was no exception. As I mentioned in my farewell address, we as a region have a lot to be proud of. I am incredibly honored for the opportunity to have served as your Chair for the last year and am confident that the SRBLSA Chair-Elect, Brian Baptiste will continue the tradition of purposeful leadership and excellence that the South is accustomed to.

In the midst of the festivities on Saturday, I neglected to mention an exciting opportunity for SRBLSA students. We have created a scholarship to assist students who want to participate in the Matchmakers for Justice project. If you recall, Morgan Williams from the Student Hurricaine Network, discussed this exciting project at the Damali Booker Prayer Breakfast on Friday. In an effort to continue our purposeful activities in response to Katrina, SRBLSA we will provide $200 travel costs for 5 SRBLSA students to travel to New Orleans to particpate in this exciting program. Please see the attached documents for further information about the program.

To date, the Student Hurricane Network has recieved 100 applications for the 50 available spots for the program. I am pleased to announce that through a partnership between SRBLSA and SHN, 5 of the available spots are reserved for SRBLSA members.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, the applications must be recieved no later then this FRIDAY, January 26, 2007 by close of business. Please indicate on your application that you are applying from SRBLSA, and cc myself ( southern@nblsa.org) on the application. Please contact me with any questions.

See you in Atlanta.

With Purpose,
Kelli Byers Hooper