Apply for Subsidized Trip to Two Public Interest Events
If you are a student interested in public service legal work, please apply for a subsidized trip to one of the following public interest networking events in Seattle:
1.) Goldmark Luncheon and Award Ceremony: Coordinated by the Legal Foundation of Washington, this event will be held Friday, February 26. (Visit here for more information.) In the morning, Gonzaga students will have the opportunity to job shadow a public interest lawyer (set up through CLEAR). After the luncheon, students will attend a mini-conference and reception sponsored by Foster Pepper. Gonzaga will pay transportation for three students.
2.) Civil Legal Representation and Access to Justice Conference/CLE: Coordinated by Seattle University, this symposium and CLE Program will be held Friday, February 19. (Visit here for more information.) Gonzaga students will have the opportunity to attend discussions addressing the right to representation, how to address unmet needs, overcoming special access barriers, and more. The event includes a luncheon as well as a keynote address from Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court Barbara Madsen, a graduate of Gonzaga Law School. The law school will pay transportation and registration for two students.
Application Process: Please attach your resume and a short statement (3-4 sentences) describing why you would like to attend either the Goldmark Luncheon or the Civil Legal Representation symposium. You may apply to attend both events, but please indicate which of the two events you most prefer to attend. Applications should be sent to Matt Serres, mserres@lawschool.gonzaga.edu, and will be reviewed by law school faculty. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, January 22nd.