Thursday, September 4, 2014 – Employment, fellowship, and internship opportunities update:
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THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION/ECONOMIC CRIMES DIVISION – INTERNSHIP [DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2014]
The Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection/Economic Crimes Division seeks interns who are eager to work collaboratively on a team of attorneys and investigators to prosecute consumer fraud through agency investigations and civil litigation in Florida state courts.
Who: 2Ls and 3Ls (and LLM students)
Where: FTL, MIA, or WPB
When: Internships require a minimum of 20 hours per week
Requirements: All applicants selected for an interview will need to complete a background check
Skills: (1.) Academic success in law school, and (2.) strong research skills
Submission components: (1.) Cover letter detailing their interest and preferred location and availability (hours and days per week), (2.) resume, (3.) transcript, and (4.) writing sample
Send to: Fulvio Joseph Gentili and Heidi English VIA EMAIL
@ Fulvio.Gentili@myfloridalegal.com and Heidi.English@myfloridalegal.com
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE – SUMMER 2015 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2014]
The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Student Internship Program (unpaid).
*Please note this is an earlier-than-usual deadline. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
This program provides intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency. The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 270 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.
As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to:
- Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
- Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
- Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
- Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
- Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society
*Please note: Applicants who are selected for a U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program can contact the selecting bureau, or the central Student Programs office, if they require further details about the program to support a request for academic credit
Where: Washington, DC
When: 10 weeks
Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen
GPA: 2.5 minimum
Additional information: Available @ careers.state.gov/intern/which-program-is-right-for-you?
Application and complete details/requirements: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379670800
Questions: Please visit forums @ careers.state.gov/connect/forums/student-programs-forums or FAQs @ careers.state.gov/faqs
ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (ALDF) – SUMMER 2015 CLERKSHIPS [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2014]
The ALDF is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system. Since 1981, the ALDF has won precedent-setting victories that have expanded legal protections for companion animals, wildlife, animals in research labs, and those in factory farming situations.
The ALDF is hiring clerks for Summer 2015 and has clerkships available in its Litigation and Criminal Justice Programs.
*PLEASE NOTE: Students must apply for either the Criminal Justice Program Clerkship OR the Litigation Program Clerkship; applications submitted to both programs will not be considered.
1. ALDF LITIGATION PROGRAM SUMMER CLERKSHIPS: Full details available @ aldf.org/resources/animal-law-events-opportunities/clerkships-internships-fellowships/?id=684
Responsibilities will include legal research, working with ALDF’s litigation department in developing new cases, and assistance in preparation of pleadings in cases currently being handled by ALDF. The successful applicant must have a sincere interest in animal protection and be willing to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law. The primary focus of this clerkship is on civil animal law issues, but there will be exposure to criminal anti-cruelty cases as well.
*There is a $6,000 stipend for the summer.
Who: 2Ls only (rising 3L students)
Where: Cotati, CA (ALDF national headquarters)
When: 10 weeks with a flexible starting date (dependent upon the student’s schedule)
Requirements:
Submission components: (1) Application form (available @ aldf.org/downloads/ALDF_Clerkship_Program_Application) , (2) cover letter, (3) resume (including 2-3 professional references), (4) writing sample, and (5) unofficial transcript
Send to:
ELECTRONIC entries: wcromwell@aldf.org (*consolidate application materials into 1 PDF)
MAILED entries:
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Law Clerk Position
170 E. Cotati Ave.
Cotati, CA 94931
Attention – Wendy Cromwell
Contact: Wendy Cromwell @ wcromwell@aldf.org
2. ALDF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM SUMMER CLERKSHIPS: Full details available @ aldf.org/resources/animal-law-events-opportunities/clerkships-internships-fellowships/?id=685
Responsibilities will include reviewing cruelty reports, communicating with law enforcement officers, animal welfare investigators and prosecutors, assisting in the development of proposed legislation, researching a wide range of legal issues, and drafting pleadings and research memoranda. The successful applicant must have a sincere interest in animal protection and be willing to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law. The primary focus of this clerkship is on criminal cases involving animal cruelty, but there will exposure to civil animal law issues as well.
*There is a $6,000 stipend for the summer.
Who: 2Ls only (rising 3L students)
Where: Portland, OR
When: 10 weeks with a flexible starting date (dependent upon the student’s schedule)
Requirements:
Submission components: (1) Application form (available @ aldf.org/downloads/ALDF_Clerkship_Program_Application) , (2) cover letter, (3) resume (including 2-3 professional references), (4) writing sample, and (5) unofficial transcript
Send to:
ELECTRONIC entries: action1@aldf.org (*consolidate application materials into 1 PDF)
MAILED entries:
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Law Clerk Position
919 SW Taylor, 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97205
Attention – Lisa
Contact: Lisa @ action1@aldf.org
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