Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association 2016 Job Fair Student

Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students
Association
2016 Job Fair 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 2016 MABLSA Job Fair. Our annual fair will be held on
August 6, 2016 at The American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
MABLSA’s theme this year is, "MABLSA on the MOVE: Embracing our Past Endeavors. Engaging
our Present Challenges. Equipping our Future Leaders.” We plan to implement our theme by staying
connected with our members by offering very deliberate opportunities professionally.
Please join us in our efforts to make this year’s theme a reality by attending our first event for the 20162017 term. We plan to make this one of the most memorable job fair weekends MABLSA has had to date!
You will find the following information enclosed in this packet:
(1) Student Registration Information;
(2) Important Dates; and
(3) A Schedule of Events for Job Fair Weekend.
If you have any questions, please send an email to mablsa.jobfair@nblsa.org. Our team is diligently
working to ensure a phenomenal Job Fair, and we look forward to seeing you all inWashington, D.C. in
August.
Best Regards,
Kisha Pinnock
Mid-Atlantic Job Fair Coordinator
National Black Law Students Association
Rutgers Law School, J.D. Candidate 2017
Mark A. Dunham, Jr.
Mid-Atlantic Chair
National Black Law Students Association
American Univerrsity Washington College of Law, J.D. Candidate 2018
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REGISTRATION DATES
July 3, 2016 – July 9, 2016 (11:59 P.M. EST)
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
 All 2015-2016 dues-paying NBLSA members are welcome to participate in the 2016 Job Fair. You
are considered a dues-paying member if you paid your national membership dues for the 2015-2016
academic school year.
*If you are unsure about you membership status, please contact mablsa.membership@nblsa.org.
*If you are not a member and would like to become a member, you can do so online by clicking
here.
HOW TO REGISTER
 Register for the 2016 Job Fair
a. Click here.
i. It takes approximately 24 hours to approve all new registrants on Symplicity. If you
do not have a current Symplicity account, you should register as soon as possible.
ii. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been approved.
 Once registered, you may log on to 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 approval and bidding once you have uploaded your documents.
 Members are eligible to bid for interview slots in any of the NBLSA regions that have Job Fairs.
 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:
 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 during the Job Fair.
(Students will be able to select time slots once selections are made).
 RESUME COLLECT
o Employers who will not be able to attend the Job Fair may choose to participate in our
resume collection service to accept student resumes via Symplicity to review for future
career and internship opportunities.
 TABLE TALK
o Employers will talk to students and collect resumes, but employers do not interview students
formally or informally.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Student Bidding Opens
July 2, 2016
Student Bidding Closes
July 9, 2016
July 10 – 16 , 2016
Employer Selection Period
Student Interview Acceptance Period July 17, 2016 – July 23, 2016
Final interview schedules will be released by July 27, 2016.
Unless otherwise stated, all registration and selection periods will close at 11:59 P.M. EST.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 6 , 2016
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.
Job Fair Interviews
The schedule of events has not been finalized and is subject to change. A finalized schedule will be
available on Symplicity prior to the 2016 Job Fair & Leadership Retreat Weekend.
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MABLSA SCHOOLS
JOB FAIR LOCATION
The 2016 MABLSA Job Fair will be held at the American Univeristy Washington College of Law, located
at 4300 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016.
Hotel Information
Job Fair attendees are responsible for their own hotel arrangements. The American Univeristy Washington
College of Law is located in close proximity to many hotels, including: Days Inn, Marriott and Embassy
Suites. Information regarding group rates will be announced closer to the date of the Job Fair.
American Univ. Washington College of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
Appalachian School of Law
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Catholic Univ. of America Columbus School of Law
Univ. of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Drexel Univ. Thomas R. Kline School of Law
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Duquesne University School of Law
University of Richmond School of Law
George Mason Univ. School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
George Washington University Law School
Villanova University School of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington & Lee Univ. School of Law
Howard University School of Law
West Virginia University College of Law
Pennsylvania State Univ. The Dickinson School of Law
Univ. of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
Regent University School of Law
Widener Univ. School of Law-Delaware
Rutgers Univ. School of Law-Camden
Widener Univ. School of Law-Pennsylvania
Temple Univ. Beasley School of Law
William & Mary Law School
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO AMERICAN UNIVERISTY WASHINGTON
COLLEGE OF LAW
The College of Law' s Address:
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
Directions by Metro Rail:
 Take the Metro RED Line to the Tenleytown/ AU Station
 Walk approximately one block east on Wisconsin Ave one block to Tenley Circle.
The pedestrian entrance will be on your right. Enter through the Warren Building entrance.
From northeast of Washington (New Y ork , Philadelphia, Baltimore)
:
 Follow I-95 South to I-495, the Capital Beltway. Follow I-495 west to exit 39, labeled River
Road (Maryland Route 190). Take River Road south toward Washington to the fifth traffic light,
Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614). Turn right onto Goldsboro Road and proceed
to the first
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traffic light at Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland Route 396). Turn left onto Massachusetts
Avenue and continue for about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), past Westmoreland Circle. The law
school is located about .5 miles (.8 kilometers) beyond Westmoreland Circle on the left.
From northwest of Washington (western Pennsylvania and western Maryland)
Follow I-70 to I-270 south. Take I-270. Where I-270 divides, follow the right-hand branch
towards northern Virginia. Merge with I-495, the Capital Beltway, and immediately move
into the far right lane to take the next exit (39), labeled River Road (Maryland Route 190). Take
River Road south toward Washington to the fifth traffic light, Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route
614). Turn right onto Goldsboro Road and proceed to the first traffic light at Massachusetts
Avenue (Maryland Route 396). Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue and continue for about 2.5
miles (4 kilometers), past Westmoreland Circle. The law schol is located about .5 miles (.8
kilometers) beyond Westmoreland Circle on the left.
From south or west of Washington (Norfolk , Richmond, Charlottesville):
Follow I-95 north of I-66 east to I-495, the Capital Beltway. Take I-495 west towards Tyson' s
Corner and Rockville. Follow I-495 west to exit 39, River Road (Maryland Route 190). Take
River Road southh toward Washington to the fifth traffic light, Goldsboro Road (Maryland
Route 614). Turn right onto Goldsboro Road and proceed to the first traffic light at
Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland Route 396). Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue and
continue for about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), past Westmoreland Circle. The law school is
located about .5 miles (.8 kilometers) beyond Westmoreland Circle on the left.
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