[Law25] NCAJ Student Rep 2023-24 - Great prof Development Opportunity!

[Giancola, April M]

Good Afternoon,

As you all transition from classes to your summer experiences, we wanted to make sure you were aware of a great networking/professional development opportunity with the NC Advocates for Justice. It will give you access to hundreds of attorneys across our State who are criminal defense or plaintiff's attorneys. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a good weekend.

The North Carolina Advocates for Justice<https://www.ncaj.com/> is seeking a Campbell Law student to serve as a law student representative for the 2023-2024 school year. This "student rep" position would, among other duties outlined below, promote NCAJ events that are targeted toward law students and serve as a liaison between the NCAJ and the student population of the law school.

The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to empowering a strong community of trial lawyers by protecting people, preventing injustice and promoting fairness. NCAJ is the largest association of North Carolina trial lawyers who represent plaintiffs in matters of personal injury, workers' compensation, disability rights, family law, consumer rights or civil rights and those who represent criminal defendants and individuals seeking immigration status.  Law students interested in becoming trial lawyers in these areas are offered complimentary membership.

To apply to serve as an NCAJ student rep, please submit a one-page cover letter detailing why you want to serve as a student rep, along with your resume, both in PDF format, to josh at ncaj.com<mailto:josh at ncaj.com>. The deadline for submission is June 12.

North Carolina Advocates for Justice Law Student Rep Guidelines




The core duties for North Carolina Advocates for Justice Law Student Representatives ("Student Reps") are:

  1.  Be an active member of the NCAJ.
  2.  Promote NCAJ and New Lawyers Division events to peers as permitted by school guidelines. Contribute to NCAJ publications including, but not limited to, the newsfeed/blog, Community View (biweekly newsletter) and Trial Briefs (quarterly magazine).
  3.  In conjunction with attorney volunteers and NCAJ staff, plan and execute two events (such as panel/speaker events, networking events, educational workshops, etc.) at your respective law school during the academic year. Attend and assist NCAJ leadership visits to your law school.
  4.  Represent the NCAJ with the highest professional and ethical standards in your communications and at events.
  5.  Serve as a liaison between the NCAJ and the student population of your law school.
  6.  Maintain, as permitted by your school policies, a physical presence (i.e. tabling) in the common area of your law school to promote upcoming NCAJ events or initiatives and to answer questions regarding NCAJ student membership.
  7.  Serve as a steward of NCAJ marketing and membership materials, including, but not limited to, tablecloths, brochures and applications.
  8.  Maintain an open line of communication with NCAJ staff and NLD leadership.
  9.  Attend NCAJ events as possible, which may include networking events, member socials and the Annual Convention.
  10. Strive to increase law student membership and engagement with the NCAJ.


Best regards,
April

April M. Giancola, Esq. (she/her/hers)
Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
225 Hillsborough Street, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27603

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