Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 30, 2012

Check out D.C.'s Most Powerful Women

Need a Summer Gig? NARAL Pro-Choice New York is hiring. And so is Ms. JD! (one position is in D.C. and another is geographically flexible - contact us for more information)

Already landed a summer job? Check to see if you're eligible for Ms. JD's Summer Public Interest Scholarship.

Do You See These Mad Men Behaviors in Your Office?

Pioneering Poet Adrienne Rich Has Died

The number of women lawyers is going in the wrong direction prompting the question: Where have all the women lawyers gone?

Oh, and in case you missed it, SCOTUS heard a pretty big case this week.  The Atlantic has the transcripts. 

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 23, 2012

The Ms. JD She Leads Leadership Article of the Week:  Have you thought about which framework you use for your feminist leadership?  Here are a few suggestions.  Editor's Note: The Ms. JD She Leads Article of the Week is part of Ms. JD's ongoing preparation for our Fifth Annual Conference in Washington, DC.  For more details, click here.)

Catalyst has a new report out about improving women's position in media as experts and how to build your own thought leadership.

Turning to your career, 10 Rules for Brilliant Women because we know you all are!

Congratulations to our partner, Levo League, on their relaunch this week!  We can't wait to see more women "elevate to exec."

Your next job application may not require a resume?  No, we're serious.  Read up on a growing phenomenon.

On Forbes, Views from an Alpha Male on the one hand agreeing women have to work ten times as hard; on the other hand saying that if you have to, you're in the wrong career or organization.  We will confess to being a little confused especially given this Washington Post article which describes the only job on Wall Street where women earn more than men: Personal Care.

The ABA rejected a requirement that Law Schools report grad's salaries.

Two Great Summer Opportunities - the Equal Justice Works Corps and the NAWL-Prudential Internship.  Deadlines are approaching so put this at the top of your "to do" list.

Congratulations to the Winners of this year's Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholarships including Ms. JD Writer in Residence Atticus Lee!

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 16, 2012

Two sweet job opportunities this week: one with us! and one with the Center for Work/Life Law

Why work/life balance should be a priority in economic recovery

15 Copyright rules every student should know

Is the slut-shaming of Sandra Fluke in keeping with the provocative language we expect in political discourse or something more problematic?

Once again U.S. News has ranked the "best" law schools. Editor's note (ahem, rant): As long as these places fail to admit women and women of color into their classes and faculty they won't be decent, much less the best.

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 9, 2012

(Each week we'll serve up at least one article on women's leadership to get you ready for Ms. JD's 2012 Annual Conference - She Leads.) This week, we're talking about how to get more women in the C-Suite and as the National Women's Council Reports, it may just take a hero.

We dream of being a woman who can network like Lois Weisberg. Check out her story!

Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce

Are young associates at big firms just buying a lottery ticket in hopes of making partner? AmLaw Daily examines the question.

The Lawyerist breaks down why you should be following "The New Normal" conversation over at ABA Journal. As a side note, we love seeing legal professionals supporting one another!

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 2, 2012

Lets start celebrating W0men's History Month in the Golden State. California Women Lawyers: 134 Years and Counting.

Everyone says to start thinking about building business early. Lawyerist offers the best explanation (in checklist form!) we've seen in awhile on what you should be doing and when!

February's Sunday Morning Talk Show Tally: 52 Men; 4 Women.

A California Jury has Awarded the Largest Workplace Harassment Judgment in History: $168 Million.

The ABA Midyear Meeting in New Orleans featured a great panel from the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession (Ms. JD's partner in the Ms. JD Fellowship!“Visible Invisibility: Breaking Down Barriers to Women’s Leadership.” There are two great pieces out on the panel: check out the video here and the article here.

Pepperdine has refused to recognize an on-campus student group dedicated to LBGT issues. Alumni are boycotting to show their support for these minority students.

NALP's latest study finds that most (70%) of part-time attorneys are women. NALP also found that 13.4% of all women lawyers work part-time compared to 2.7% of male lawyers.

At Ms. JD we think male sponsorship is important in law firms not just because there simply aren't as many female partners but because men have a lot to teach. The Careerist has an article about potential pitfalls and ways to avoid them.

And as the law school training debate continues, we have two new takes on it ... law school jobs have "never been easier to get."

Best of Levo League, Week Ending February 24, 2012

Editor's Note: Ms. JD is proud to announce our strategic partnership with another online community for professional women, the Levo League! Here are our favorites from Levo League's recent publications.

Can your passion become your career? Kristen Walker’s quiz can help you find out.  Also, check out the Levo League’s Mightybell experience to help you find your passion.

Courage, not Fearlessness: why young women should mourn the loss of Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik in Homs, Syria this week.

An Australian in New York: Braving a foreign job market and mastering the American interview with Anna Stockley.

Presenteeism & the Art of the Sick Day: Is it better or worse to come to work when you’re sick? How are America’s sick-day policies lacking, and what’s the loss to productivity as a result?

The Weekly Wind-Down: Kaitlyn Kirby talks us through the making of a fabulous Dark & Stormy to celebrate the grungy weather we’re having today.

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending February 24, 2012

This week work/life balance could have had it's very own round-up with a study of the deletorious effects of a 100-hour work week, advice from NOW's founder, and Scalia's opinion that Los Angeles firms must be more relaxed (we, respectfully, disagree).

There are no more "mademoiselles" in France!

Tips on effective cover letters from Prof. Volokh

How the tipped worker minimum wage disadvantages women

Are you ready for the Oscars? This year's best actress category is dominated by roles about gender (rigidity, fluidity, etc.)

Northeasterners: "Love Alone," a new play about gender and medical malpractice, premiers in Providence, RI next Tuesday!

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending February 17, 2012

This Week in BizDev: Fix Your Follow-up

EEOC to D.C. Firm: No-Backsies on Job Offers Just Because You Didn't Know Your Applicant Was Pregnant

Who's Afraid of Cupcake Feminism?

32 Schools Provide Employment Data to Law School Transparency

Girl Scout Research Confirms Majority of Girls Interested in Math & Science

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending February 10, 2012

Fewer Women Are Reaching Position of Leadership in the ABA

UT's Center for Women in Law has published a white paper on women, power, and law (.pdf)

There are no women on Facebook's Board of Directors and in advance of the IPO major investors are taking note

Are you a leader?  McKinsey has a new study out about how to promote engagement "at work" but the research can and should apply to anyone running an organization.  Here's the link!

The Subtle Bigotry the Made Jeremy Lin the NBA's Most Surprising Star

The Pentagon has announced changes in policy that will put women closer to combat

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending February 3, 2012

Gender Equity Should be a Measure of Performance, but in America its Become a Measure of Compliance

Fired Because She's Pregnant, And Without Legal Recourse

Meet Marjorie Yang and the more subtle pressures we place on women through our education of men about what women should be.

Twelve more schools were sued this week over reporting of employment and grad stats.

The National Equal Pay Taskforce launched the Equal Pay App Challenge this week - a great opportunity for anyone interested in building apps!  Pass it along.

Women's Boxing Makes Its Olympic Debut This Summer

ABA Reports on Diversity Within its Leadership (.pdf)