Women, Law & Public Policy
A Public Leadership Career Conference
Special Spring Session: April 25-27, 2008
The UPS Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Women, Law & Public Policy Conference and will provide each participant with a $100 scholarship towards their program fee.
Want to meet a law clerk for the Supreme Court and find out about a typical day in her life?
Wonder what it means to be a powerful attorney in the nation's capital?
Looking for advice from who experienced and survived law school?
College students considering a career in law and public policy will have these questions answered at the Women, Law & Public Policy Conference and :
2006 Women, Law & Public Policy participants on the steps of the United States Supreme Court.
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"These women presented an incredibly diverse array of career options outside of traditional law firms with such passion. It was encouraging to recognize the network that is available among women in the field of law." - Participant in Women, Law & Public Policy |
Through interactive panels, open discussions and dynamic briefings, students improve their understanding of the fields of law and public policy. In addition, students participate in a panel discussion on preparing for law school
and beyond.
Although topics may change from year to year, past participants had the opportunity to hear leading women discuss:
- Polling, Politics and Public Policy
- Women Attorneys Making and Influencing Policy on Capitol Hill
- The Role of Women Attorneys in International Affairs
Click for a sampling of previous PLEN speakers.
Program Fees
Registration Fee: Conference Fee: $135 for Students from PLEN Member Institutions $170 for Students from PLEN Associate Member Institutions $225 for Students from All Other Colleges and Universities All participants in the Women, Law & Public Policy Conference will receive a $100 scholarship that will go towards their program fee. |
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Check if your school is a PLEN Member.
The conference fee includes opening lunch on Friday and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. These fees do not cover expenses for transportation and additional meals. Seminar housing is available for an additional cost.
Learn about obtaining funding for PLEN programs .
Housing Availability
Double Room: $253.50 (Checking in on Thursday, April 24. Checking out Sunday, April 27)
Triple Room: $214.00 (Checking in on Thursday, April 24. Checking out Sunday, April 27)
PLEN has negotiated a discount rate with the Washington Plaza Hotel, located in the Thomas Circle area of Washington, DC. Please do not contact the hotel to make a reservation; PLEN will make the reservation for you.
Registration Deadline
April 4, 2008
Click here to download a registration form and mail it to the PLEN office or fax to (202) 872-0141.
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Preliminary Conference Schedule
Friday
- Visit with law clerks at the United States Supreme Court
- Meet with women attorneys serving as high-level staff on Capitol Hill
- Learn about the differences between working in the public and private sector
Saturday
- Meet with women attorneys working as advocates in Washington, DC
- Discuss law school financing options
- Learn more about women attorneys working in executive agencies
Sunday
- Panel discussion with women law students, recent law school graduates and the dean of a law school in the Washington area
