Attention BSOS majors! Info Session for BA/MPP Program

 

Attention BSOS majors! Info Session for BA/MPP Program Prospective BA-MPP Students Information Sessions Thursday, November 4th, from 5:30-6:30. Registration link is here Thursday, November 18th, from 5:30-6:30. Registration link is here This is for students interested in applying to come by and learn about the program as well as hear from current students.

Law School Prep Events

 Law School Prep Events

Interested in law school? Start your research by attending the events below. 

LAW SCHOOL PREP WORKSHOPS

Navigating Law School: Admissions with UMD Carey School of Law, Virtual - Register, Nov 11,  3 - 4 pm  

Join the Director of Admissions at Maryland Carey Law for a discussion about the law school application process. We will discuss how to best position yourself to apply to law school, go over each component of the application, and provide tips as to what admissions committees look for when reviewing applications. Contact Erin Doolin in CCJS at edoolin@umd.edu. 

Navigating Law School: Everything LSAT, Virtual- Register - Nov 18,    3 - 4 pm 

Join Daniel Zahn, 2L at Stanford Law, for a presentation on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Mr. Zahn will be covering an overview of the LSAT, how to study for it, and the best tips/tricks for the LSAT. In the Q&A portion of the event, students can ask Mr. Zahn about the LSAT and his admissions & law school experience. Questions? Contact Erin Doolin in CCJS at edoolin@umd.edu. 

EXPLORE LAW PROGRAMS

Pre-Law School Informational Interviews- Monday, November 15, 10am-4 pm

• Catholic University   Register (in-person)
• George Mason University  Register (in person)
• U of Baltimore  Register (in-person)
• U of Maryland   Register to Attend (in person)

Pre-Law School Informational Interviews-  Tuesday, November 16, 10am-4 pm

• American University  Register (virtual)
• Fordham University  Register (virtual)
• U of Baltimore  Register (in-person)
• U of Maryland  Register (in-person)
• Yeshiva University, Cardozo   Register (virtual)

Pre-Law School Informational Interviews-  Thursday November 18, 10 am-4pm

• Boston University - virtual
• Villanova University - virtual
• New York Law - in person
• Boston College - virtual
• University of Richmond - virtual

Register through Careers4Terps. 

The Pre-Law Interviews are arranged through  the Pre-Law Advising office and the University Career Center. Questions? Call 301-314-7225. 

Student Spotlight: Meagan Weiden

 

Student Spotlight: Meagan Weiden

Investigative Intern, Maryland Office of the Public Defender for Prince George’s County Major: CCJS & PLCY Minor: Spanish Class Year: 2022

"I like this position because I am working on multiple cases at one time. I am never just assigned to just one case, which is very realistic to the day-to-day life of an attorney. I get to work with different attorneys, performing a variety of tasks, working on a variety of cases, providing me with real-life experience as to what it means to be a criminal defense attorney."

Apply for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender Today!

Upcoming NCIS and Law School Events

Virtual Open House: Graduate Program in Criminology/Criminal Justice

Friday, November 5 • 3 PM

This event will allow prospective students to learn more about the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland. You will hear from the faculty about our admission process and timeline, research, and collaboration work with students, followed by a Q&A session.

RSVP here.

NCIS Info Session & Office Hours

Monday, November 8, 2021 • 4 PM, RSVP Here

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 • 4 PM, RSVP Here

Special Agent James Curry, the Division Chief responsible for the Agent Hiring and Recruitment Divisions at NCIS, will discuss the mission and structure of this compact, worldwide, and unique law enforcement agency. NCIS navigates a diverse portfolio from the traditional Criminal Investigations role to critical Counterintelligence and Cyber Operations. Commissioned with the protection of our nation’s security, warriors, and information; NCIS is the premier federal law enforcement agency within the Department of the Navy. Find out what it takes to be a Special Agent with NCIS and how to set your sights on making this your life’s work.

Navigating Law School: Admissions with UMD Carey School of Law

Thursday, Nov 11 • 3 PM

Join the Director of Admissions at Maryland Carey Law for a discussion about the law school application process. We will discuss how to best position yourself to apply to law school, go over each component of the application, and provide tips as to what admissions committees look for when reviewing applications.

RSVP here.

Navigating Law School: Everything LSAT

Thursday, November 18 • 3 PM

Join Daniel Zahn, 2L at Stanford Law, for a presentation on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Mr. Zahn will be covering an overview of the LSAT, how to study for it, and the best tips/tricks for the LSAT. In the Q&A portion of the event, students can ask Mr. Zahn about the LSAT and his admissions & law school experience. 

RSVP Here.

NCMEC Employment Opportunities!

 Check out these jobs at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children!

Supervisor, Child Sex Trafficking Analytical Team

https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ncmec/Posting/View/945

 

Support Specialist, Analytical Services Division

https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ncmec/Posting/View/951

 

Staff Assistant Position in the Office of Senator Van Hollen

 Staff Assistant Position in the Office of Senator Van Hollen

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) seeks a dependable, highly motivated, and energetic Staff Assistant for the Washington, D.C. office. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting constituents and visitors, processing tour and flag requests, and other general administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have some previous office experience, be proactive, comfortable in fast-paced environments, able to multi-task, highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Maryland ties are a plus. We are committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 227028 in the subject line.

Spring Public Health-Related Research Internship with CESAR

 

Spring Public Health-Related Research Internship with CESAR The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist with a variety of substance use-focused research projects.  Research Projects Emergency Department Drug Surveillance (EDDS) System: The EDDS system (https://cesar.umd.edu/landing/EDDS) collects de-identified electronic health record (EHR) information and de-identified urine specimens from participating hospitals periodically, in order to monitor the trends in the drugs detected in patients presenting to their emergency departments (EDs). This project was recently expanded with funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to include hospitals in 20 additional states throughout the United States. The student will help to set up study sites, check and analyze data, build tables/graphs using study data, prepare study reports, and assist with preparing other materials to promote the public dissemination of study findings. ·        Other Miscellaneous Projects (TBD): CESAR has several pending grant proposals for new substance use projects. We will engage the student in any newly funded projects. Qualifications:GPA Requirement: 3.5 minimum. No prior research experience is required. This candidate must have strong attention to detail and basic data analysis skills. Excel and SPSS experience strongly preferred. The student should have an interest in epidemiology/public health research/substance use.  Hours: 10 hours/week minimum. Ability to commit a greater number of hours is a plus! The internship is unpaid and open to undergraduate and graduate students. May oftern be used to earn BSOS, HLTH, PHSC, or CRIM internship credit (3-6 credits).  Internship may also be used towards federal semester program requirements. Both part-time and full-time interns will be considered. To Apply:             Please submit by email a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample (i.e., class paper) to: Amy Billing, Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR), University of Maryland, College Park, billing@umd.edu  Please indicate the approximate number of hours per week you are interested in working. If you are applying as part of a structured internship program on campus, please indicate this as well.  Application Deadline: Open until filled.