MID-ATLANTIC BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

2014 Job Fair & Leadership WeekendStudent 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 2014 MABLSA Job Fair & Leadership weekend of events start Friday, August 15, 2014 through Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Washington D.C. at The George Washington University’s Marvin Center.

This year, MABLSA’s regional theme is, “MABLSA Strong: United for Achievement and Progression.” 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 15, 2014, with our “Cocktails for a Cause” 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 16, 2014, and the evening will conclude with our “Welcome Back” social reception that will serve as the official start to our Leadership Retreat. The Leadership Retreat will be Sunday, August 17, 2014 and provides an opportunity for chapter leaders to meet the 2014-2015 MABLSA Regional Executive Board, learn about the regional theme “MABLSA Strong: United for Achievement and Progression” 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 official event for 2014-2015 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 Washington D.C. in August.

Best Regards,

Anique DownesMid-Atlantic Job Fair CoordinatorDrexel University School of Law, J.D. Candidate 2015

Evelina ReneéMid-Atlantic Chair, National Black Law Students AssociationThe George Washington University Law School, J.D. Candidate 2015

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STUDENT R EGISTRATION I NFO __________________________________________REGISTRATION DATES

July 6, 2014 – July 13, 2014 (11:59 P.M. EST)

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? All 2013-2014 dues-paying NBLSA members are welcome to participate in the 2014 Job Fair and

Leadership Weekend. You are considered a dues-paying member if you paid your membership fee for the 2013-2014 academic school year.*If you are unsure about you membership status please contact mid-atlantic@nblsa.org

HOW TO REGISTER Register for the 2014 Job Fair and Leadership Weekend:

a. Step 1: Visit https://law-nblsa-csm.symplicity.com/studentsi. 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 prior to July 5.

ii. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration has been approved. 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.

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 on August 16, 2014 (Students will be able to select time slots once selections are made).

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.

TABLE TALK

O Employers talk to students and collect resumes, but do not interview students formally or informally.

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I MPORTANT D ATES Student Bidding Opens July 6, 2014 Student Bidding Closes July 13, 2014

Employer Selection Period July 14, 2014 – July 21, 2014Pre-Select Student Interview Acceptance July 23, 2014 – July 30, 2014Alternate Student Interview Acceptance July 31, 2014 – August 6, 2014

Final interview schedules will be released by August 8, 2014

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S CHEDULE OF E VENTS_____________________________________________________

Friday, August 15, 20143:00 P.M. Hotel Check - In

5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. 2014 MABLSA Job Fair & Leadership Weekend “Cocktails for a Cause” Reception

Saturday, August 16, 2014

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

5:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. 2014 MABLSA Leadership Retreat “Welcome Back” Social

Sunday, August 17, 201410:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 2014 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 2014 Job Fair & Leadership Weekend.

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A DDITIONAL I NFORMATION ________________________________________________ HOTEL INFORMATION

The Job Fair & Leadership Weekend (including interviews) will take place at The George Washington University’s Marvin Center in Washington, D.C. The Marvin Center address is 800 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20052.

Hotel Rates- State Plaza Hotel located at 2117 E St. NW Washington, DC 20037- $99 / night- Please reserve your room by:

- Phone: 202-861-8200 Group Code: 66N7Z8; or - Online through the MABLSA 2014 Job Fair link: https://www.reservations-page.com/C00519/H11151/be.ashx?pc=66N7Z8

Parking Information(1) Hotel Guests

- $31 first come first serve valet parking

Transportation Information(1) Public Transportation

- 0.3 miles to the Foggy Bottom Metro(2) Airport

- Hotel is five (5) miles from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)(3) Train

- Hotel is three (3) miles from Union Station

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GENERAL DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Airport & Public Transportation The George Washington University is easily accessible by taxi or subway (Metro) from Reagan National

Airport and Amtrak (Union Station). The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is located on campus. It offers access to Metro’s Blue and

Orange lines.

From North: Interstate 95 South to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia Take Exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles Turn right onto Florida Avenue (just past the Washington Hilton) and then turn left immediately onto 21st

Street Turn right on I Street The visitor entrance to the Academic Center Parking Garage is on the left between 21st and 22nd Streets

From Northwest: Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring Take Exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles Follow directions as shown above in “From North”

From West: Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Cross the bridge and exit left at E Street, then again at Virginia Avenue Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street Turn right on 23rd Street and continue a few blocks to campus Turn right on I Street The visitor entrance to the Academic Center Parking Garage is on the right between 21st and 22nd Streets

From South: Interstate 95 to Interstate 395, Arlington Memorial Bridge Exit Cross the bridge and bear left at the Lincoln Memorial Turn left onto 23rd Street, NW, and follow directions as shown above in “From West”