Thursday, August 21, 2014 – Employment, fellowship, and internship opportunities update: 1
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FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER LLP – INTERNSHIP [DEADLINE: AUGUST 25, 2014]
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is now accepting and welcomes applications from outstanding law students, as well as those who have recently graduated.
An internship in the Freshfields arbitration group would expose you to a wide range of cross-border disputes, including a range of complex, interesting and high profile treaty and commercial arbitrations. The intern will work closely with associates and partners on matters involving various jurisdictions and arbitral institutions. Their international arbitration group is routinely ranked among the best in the world.
When: 6-month internship commencing in late September 2014
Requirements: Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish required
Submission components: To apply, please (1) address a letter of application and (2) a curriculum vitae (resume) that includes a summary of your university results, neither exceeding 1 page in length to the London Arbitration Intern Selection Committee
Send to: $London-arbitration-internship@freshfields.com
Additional information: Available @ freshfields.com
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL – LEGAL HONORS PROGRAM 2015-2016 [DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2014]
HUD’s Legal Honors Program is designed for law students graduating from J.D. and LLM programs, and recent law school graduates completing a judicial clerkship. The Legal Honors Program is HUD’s only hiring program for entry-level attorneys. Subject to appropriations, approximately 10-20 legal honor positions are available annually in headquarters and field offices. During the program, Legal Honors are assigned mentors, are given the opportunity to rotate to other offices within OGC, and participate in additional training and monthly discussions to enhance their program experience and develop their legal abilities.
The Department provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. It is the policy of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote the maximum employment and job advancement for qualified disabled veterans, similar to its policy, goals and objectives with reference to all persons with disabilities. All applicants for employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development are judged without regard to their race, age, sex, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or familial status.
Who: *If you are admitted to a Bar, you are NOT eligible for this program
When: Successful candidates begin work in August or September and participate in a 14-month appointment that may lead to a permanent position, pending bar admission
Requirements:
Skills: The program is highly competitive and candidates are selected on the basis of merit. Selection considerations include many factors, such as: academic achievement; law review and other publication work; extracurricular activities such as moot court competitions and legal clinics; employment history; and participation in activities related to HUD’s mission.
Contact: LegalHonors@hud.gov
Brochure with complete details: Available @ hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=ogc_brochure.pdf
FAQs: Available @ hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/legalhonorsprogram/legalhonorsfaqs
Application: Available @ hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=Legal_Honors_App.pdf
Additional information: Available @ hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel
**PLEASE NOTE: The Ovadia CP&P Office will be bringing Ms. Gail Ash Dotson, ARC of the HUD Miami Office, on campus for an informational session on the Legal Honors Program on TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 – more details and information to come via your FIU email and see attachment below (at Comment section)**
APPROVED PRO BONO OPPORTUNITY – SCREENING UNACCOMPANIED & UNREPRESENTED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN FOR POTENTIAL RELIEF [JULY 31, 2014 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2014]
As you all know, there has been a surge of unaccompanied immigrant children entering the country—more than 57,000 this year. Thousands of these children have been placed with sponsors in Florida since January 1st. These children are facing removal proceedings alone, and they do not have the right to free counsel. In response, the Miami Immigration Court has set daily dockets before three different Judges for these children between July 31, 2014 – September 12, 2014.
This means that every day the 3 Judges will see approximately 150 unaccompanied and unrepresented children. This is completely unprecedented. The Court has asked for our assistance in screening the children for potential relief.
CABA, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Catholic Legal Services are leading the effort in this process and are seeking volunteers to assist at the Court to help screen children for relief.
- You would help the children fill out some basic forms, and provide some simple procedural information about their case.
- Many of these children are eligible for asylum or other relief, and if they go unrepresented and un-screened, they risk being returned to a dangerous or abusive situation in their home country.
Update of volunteer opportunities available:
- Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ): 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 400, Miami, FL – Monday afternoons between 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. (starting August 25, 2014)
- J. Dowell: 333 So. Miami Ave. – Thursdays for morning session 8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. or afternoon sessions 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (starting August 28, 2014)
- Boystown: 9525 Sterling Dr., Cutler Bay, FL – Saturday mornings
To volunteer: Please respond to dollarjordan@gmail.com
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