MID-ATLANTIC BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
2013 Job Fair & Leadership Weekend Student Registration Packet
Greetings! On behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Black Law Students Association (MABLSA), I would like to invite you to participate in the Annual MABLSA Job Fair. The 2013 MABLSA Job Fair & Leadership weekend of events start Friday, August 9, 2013 through Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Alexandria, Virginia at Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria. This year, MABLSA’s regional theme is, “MABLSA Strong: Scholars. Advocates. Professionals.” We plan to help you, our members, effectuate these skills by offering very deliberate opportunities for you to excel academically and professionally. Our weekend kicks off on Friday, August 9, 2013, with our “Making the Connection” Reception providing you with an opportunity to engage with other members of NBLSA, as well as legal practitioners and job fair employer participants. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, August 10, 2013, and the evening will conclude with our “Cocktails & Conversation” social reception that will serve as the official start to our Leadership Retreat. The Leadership Retreat will be Sunday, August 11, 2013 and provides an opportunity for chapter leaders to meet the 2013-2014 MABLSA Regional Executive Board, learn about the regional theme “MABLSA Strong: Scholars. Advocates. Professionals” and the role chapters will play in the pursuit of this vision. Please join us in our efforts to make this year’s theme a reality by attending our first signature event for 2013-2014 and make this one of the most memorable job fair weekends MABLSA has had to date! Enclosed in this packet you will find the following sections: (1) Student Registration Information (2) Important Dates & A Schedule of Events for Job Fair Weekend (3) Additional Information If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at mablsa.jobfair@nblsa.org. Our team is diligently working to ensure a phenomenal Job Fair and we look forward to seeing you all in Alexandria, VA in August. Best Regards,
Aubry Dicks Mid-Atlantic Job Fair Director & Career Development Coordinator, National Black Law Students Association University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. Candidate 2014
Latosha Ellis Mid-Atlantic Chair, National Black Law Students Association University of Richmond School of Law, J.D. Candidate 2014
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STUDENT REGISTRATION INFO __________________________________________ REGISTRATION DATES July 1, 2013 – July 8, 2013 (11:59 P.M. EST) WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? v All 2012-2013 dues-paying NBLSA members are welcome to participate in the 2013 Job Fair and Leadership Weekend. You are considered a dues-paying member if you paid your membership fee for the 2012-2013 academic school year. *If you are unsure about you membership status please contact mid-atlantic@nblsa.org
HOW TO REGISTER
v Register for the 2013 Job Fair and Leadership Weekend: a. Step 1: Visit https://law-nblsa-csm.symplicity.com/students i. It takes approximately 24 hours to approve all new registrants on Symplicity. If you do not have a current simplicity account you should register as soon as possible prior to July 1. ii. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been approved. v Once registered, you may log onto Symplicity to upload your application documents. a. It takes approximately 24 hours to approve all documents uploaded on Symplicity. You should allow ample time for document approval AND bidding when you upload your documents. v Members are eligible to bid for interview slots in ANY of the NBLSA regions that have Job Fairs. v IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are already registered for Symplicity, you MUST update your profile to ensure you are not excluded from potential job opportunities.
JOB FAIR OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: Ø INTERVIEWS o Employers will interview students for career and internship opportunities. Under this option, employers have an opportunity to schedule a maximum of 14 interviews on August 10, 2013 (Students will be able to select time slots once selections are made). Ø RESUME COLLECT o Employers who will not be able to attend Job Fair may choose to participate in our resume collect service to accept student resumes via Symplicity to review for future career and internship opportunities. Ø TABLE TALK o Employers talk to students and collect resumes, but do not interview students formally or informally.
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IMPORTANT DATES Student Bidding Opens Student Bidding Closes Employer Selection Period Pre-Select Student Interview Acceptance Alternate Student Interview Acceptance
July 1, 2013 July 8, 2013 July 10, 2013 – July 19, 2013 July 22, 2013 – July 26, 2013 July 29, 2013 – August 2, 2013
Final interview schedules will be released by August 5, 2013
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS_____________________________________________________ Friday, August 9, 2013 3:00 P.M.
Hotel Check - In
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
2013 MABLSA Job Fair & Leadership Weekend “Making the Connection” Reception
Saturday, August 10, 2013 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Job Fair Registration
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Job Fair Interviews
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Lunch
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Resume Job Fair Interviews
7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
2013 MABLSA Leadership Retreat “Cocktails & Conversation” Social
Sunday, August 11, 2013 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
2013 MABLSA Leadership Retreat for Chapter Leaders
* The schedule of events has not been finalized and is subject to change. A finalized schedule will be available on Symplicity prior to the 2013 Job Fair & Leadership Weekend.
EMPLOYERS TO LOOK FOR! Patton Boggs LLP Hollingsworth LLP Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION________________________________________________ HOTEL INFORMATION The Job Fair & Leadership Weekend (including interviews) will take place at Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria located at 801 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
Hotel Rates - $99 / night - Please reserve your room using the Sheraton Suites MABLSA 2013 Job Fair link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1306212454 &key=9C6E3
Parking Information (1) Hotel Guests - $12 for overnight guests with in and out privileges (2) Non Guests - $5 for the first hour & $2 for each additional hour Transportation Information (1) Airport - Hotel is three (3) miles from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) o Shuttle § Complimentary § Runs every 30 minutes between 6am and 10am and 4pm and 8pm, then hourly until 11pm o Taxi - Approximately $15-18 (2) Train - Hotel is two (2) miles from Union Station & Regan Metro Station
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GENERAL DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL_______________________________________ From • • • •
East Take the Capital Beltway, Interstate 495, towards Richmond. Exit I-495 at Exit 177B to Route 1 North. Follow for a little over one mile. Turn right onto Madison Street and drive four blocks. Turn left onto North Saint Asaph Street. The hotel will be on the right side.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Exit onto George Washington Parkway South to Alexandria. Continue through three lights. Then turn left onto First Street. Take the first right onto North Saint Asaph Street. The hotel is located one block down on the left side.
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South Take Interstate 95 North to Route 1 North (Exit 177B). Continue through six lights and turn right onto King Street. Drive four blocks and take a left onto North Saint Asaph Street. After eight blocks, the hotel will be on the right side.
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North Take Interstate 95 South to Route 1 North (Exit 177B). Continue on Rte. 1 North for six lights before turning right onto King Street. Continue four blocks and take a left onto North Saint Asaph Street. After eight blocks, the hotel will be on the right side.