Virtual Bar Exam Summit (June 5-7)
By Ms. JD Editor • May 24, 2020 •Ms. JD, Law School, Features, Advice on Passing the Bar Exam
Ms. JD is proud to serve as a Community Sponsor for this free Virtual Bar Exam Summit hosted by Vinco Prep: Join former Ms. JD Writer-in-Residence and Owner of Vinco Prep, Keriann Stout, in three days of free, virtual programming to examine bar preparation strategies and study tips. Register here.-100x100.png)
Ms. JD’s 2020 Public Interest Scholarship: APPLICATIONS OPEN
By Katie Day • May 20, 2020 •Ms. JD, Law School
Ms. JD is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 Summer Public Interest Scholarship Program! The recipients of the 2020 Public Interest Scholarship Program will each receive a scholarship to go towards their summer living expenses as they pursue careers in public interest law. Ms. JD is thrilled to continue our support of women pursuing public interest careers and soften the burden faced by folks who accept public interest internships, which are often unpaid. Eligibility The Scholarship is open to all law students who currently identify as women, or who have previously lived as a woman (or girl) and…
Am I wearing too many hats? Learning how to juggle it all. Being black just got harder . . . .
By Crystal Elaine Ellison • May 30, 2020 •Writers in Residence
In the midst of a pandemic, we’re still being murdered, subject to racism, unjustly accused of violent acts . . . and the list, distastefully, continues. There’s one hat that I can never discard, and that’s being black. I’m a mother of a young black boy, a daughter of a black father and a sister to black brothers. As tensions rise surrounded as a result of the injustice, lack of human decency, brutality and racism, there is no escaping my reality. There are times when I feel hopeless. With tears of fear running down my face, I shouldn’t have to…
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit: Allyship in the Legal Profession (6/4 at 2 PM ET)
By Ms. JD Editor • June 02, 2020 •Ms. JD, Issues
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit Webinar Series "Allyship in the Legal Profession" featuring Maleaha Brown, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and Ms. JD Board Chair, in conversation with Jessie Kornberg, Co-Chair of LA Represents and Incoming President and CEO of the Skirball Cultural Center Register today at https://bit.ly/msjdwebinar1
THE ARTEMIS ACCORDS
By Alexandra Dolce • May 29, 2020 •Writers in Residence
On May 17, 2020 NASA unveiled The Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords are a set of principles and processes where The United States and other countries agree to a common set of principles that refer to how the moon is to be explored. www.spaceref.com/artemis According to NASA, the raison d’etre of this Accord is to “establish a common set of principles to govern the civil exploration and use of outer space”. Bilateral Artemis Accords agreements, based on the 1967 Outer Space Treaty are aimed at “creating a safe and transparent environment which facilitates exploration, science, and commercial activities for the…
Dear Bar Taker: You Are Not Alone
By Sarah Valdes • May 30, 2020 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence
There is no denying that those of you taking the bar exam this summer or fall are under an incredible amount of stress. You are tackling a significant milestone in your legal career, and you are doing it against the backdrop of truly unprecedented times. This is tough. But so are you. Below are some of my tips on keeping yourself connected and sane during bar prep. Everything I suggest may not work for everyone, but I do think they are worth considering. Celebrate. Before you start putting oversized post-its covered in bar prep notes all over your bedroom wall…
Am I wearing too many hats? Learning how to juggle it all: Don’t give up!
By Crystal Elaine Ellison • May 01, 2020 •Writers in Residence
Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. George Edward Woodberry It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has forced us all to celebrate, worship, create and work differently. That’s OK, because we have discovered new and creative ways to adapt than we could’ve ever imagined. We’re having to adapt to many changes and maneuver in a world full of uncertainties. Change and uncertainty can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. We may start to develop thoughts in our heads that aren’t positive. Please know that you are not alone. You’d be surprised at…
How Agile Women General Counsel Navigate the Winds of Change
By Bernadette Beekman • May 26, 2020
From trade wars to #fakenews to global pandemics to cybersecurity breaches—economic, political and social changes have upended business as usual. A general counsel’s ability to navigate and manage in these turbulent times is critical to the viability of her organization. This panel discussion with leading women GCs and Chief Compliance Officers will explore the GC and CCO roles in managing risk while adapting to the pace of change. We will hear how successful women lawyers at the forefront of their organizations navigate the winds of change.Monday, June 1st, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Program Fee: Free for New York…
Straight Talk About Parenting in the Time of COVID-19 (5/28 at 12 PM ET & PT)
By Ms. JD Editor • May 27, 2020 •Ms. JD, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life
We invite you to join our Virtual Pizza Party on Thursday, May 28 at 12 PM ET and 12 PM PT featuring Liz Polizzi Oertle, CEO and Co-founder of Nanno.com. You bring the pizza, and we'll bring an engaging conversation about parenting as well as an activity page for kids to perform in the meantime. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dQvqx2S