For more information and to apply to the opportunities below, please visit Symplicity @: law-fiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
THE INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE SEMESTER AND SUMMER CLERKSHIPS [CLERKS HIRED ON A ROLLING BASIS]
The Institute for Justice employs law clerks and graduate interns during the school year and throughout the summer. Clerks and interns participate in the day-to-day activities that make up the Institute’s fast-paced litigation docket. The Institute’s legal staff draws upon clerk and intern talent for assistance with legal research, brief writing, client interviewing, drafting affidavits, op-ed writing, and a host of other key litigation responsibilities. Summer clerkships are highly competitive. Most Institute law clerks arrange their own funding from law school public interest fellowships or other outside sources, but a limited number of paid clerkships are available. Students are also encouraged to seek academic credit or participate in semester externships. In addition, the Institute has individual research projects that can be completed by students nationwide, either to fulfill mandatory pro bono assignments or on a volunteer basis.
Semester clerkships: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and interviews are conducted in August for the fall semester and throughout November for the following spring.
When: Summer clerkships usually run from the beginning of June – mid-August
Requirements:
Submission components: (1.) Cover letter, (2.) resume, and (3.) writing sample
Send to: Submit to desired location:
*Miami, Florida @ abargil@ij.org
Arlington, Virginia (Headquarters) @ training@ij.org
Tempe, Arizona @ tkeller@ij.org
Minneapolis, Minnesota @ kmcbride@ij.org
Austin, Texas @ apanju@ij.org
Bellevue, Washington @ mbindas@ij.org
Contact: The Institute for Justice Student Program Coordinator, training@ij.org
Complete details: Available @ ij.org/students
Application: Available @ ij.org/students/clerkship/apply/summer2014
WALMART LEGAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP [DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2014]
Complete details: Available @ jobs.walmart.com/bentonville/legal,-compliance-and-ethics/jobid4431592-legal-intern-jobs
[For additional details, check Friday, January 17 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
AALDEF 2014 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2014]
Complete details: Available @ aaldef.org/jobs.html
[For additional details, check Friday, January 17 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW INTERNATIONAL AND GRADUATE AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2014]
Fellowship details: Available @ jobsatosu.com/postings/52115
[For additional details, check Friday, January 10 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION – 2014 SUMMER STUDENT HONORS PROGRAM [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2014]
[For additional details, check Friday, January 10 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) 2014 HONORS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2014 BY 11:59 P.M. EST]
The FBI Honors Internship Program is a paid internship opportunity that offers undergraduates, graduates or post-doctorate students throughout the country an exciting insider’s view of FBI operations and an opportunity to explore career opportunities within the Bureau. FBI Honors Interns will spend 10 rewarding weeks in the summer working side-by-side with FBI employees on a variety of organizational issues or investigative matters that are vital to the FBI’s mission. After completing a summer internship, interns have the opportunity to continue their internship throughout the year at selected field offices or FBIHQ divisions, by working a minimum of 16 hours per month in order to maintain their security clearance.
Who: 1Ls and 2Ls (must be enrolled full-time)
Where: The Honors Internship Program allows students to work at select Field Office locations across the country or in FBI Headquarters divisions located in Quantico, Virginia; Winchester, Virginia; Clarksburg, West Virginia; and Washington, D.C.
When: June 1, 2014 – August 9, 2014
Requirements: (1.) U.S. citizenship, (2.) must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance OR a Top Secret-SCI clearance, and (3.) must meet FBI Employment suitability standards, including policies regarding current and prior usage of illegal drugs, and must be able to pass a comprehensive background check polygraph test, drug test, and personal security interview (PSI)
GPA: 3.0 or above
Submission components: (1.) Resume, (2.) cover letter (optional), (3.) complete assessment questionnaire, (4.) FD-956 School Certification Form, (5.) Program Term Acknowledgment Form, (6.) current unofficial academic transcript (an official transcript will be due prior to the start of internship), and (7.) written recommendation from appropriate dean or department head (if not available at the close of the application or if dean/department head prefers to keep letter confidential, please email this document no later than one week after closing to FBIrecruiting@ic.fbi.gov)
Contact: FBI Internship Team, FBIRecruiting@ic.fbi.gov
Website: Available @ fbijobs.gov/index.asp
Complete details and Application: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/360324900
1L LCLD SCHOLARS PROGRAM [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2014]
Complete details: Available @ lcldnet.org/1l-scholars-program (please check back often, as the list of opportunities will be updated weekly)
[For additional details, check Friday, January 17 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE (CHCI) LAW STUDENT/GRADUATE CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2014]
The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to enhance participants’ leadership abilities, strengthen professional skills and produce more competent and competitive Latino professionals. Fellows will have the opportunity to publish a policy paper and develop/execute a policy summit. This nine month paid Fellowship Program offers exceptional Latinos unparalleled exposure to hands-on experience in the public policy areas of higher education, secondary education, health, housing, law, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Fellows will research opportunities to work in a Congressional office or committee that best matches their interest and focus area. Participants will have the option of changing placements mid-way through the program. Second half placements can include The White House, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Fellows will attend weekly leadership training sessions that allow the opportunity to meet with national leaders and engage in substantive policy discussions. Fellows will also be required to engage in a group community service project identified through the CHCI Fellowship Program as well as completing individual community service.
Who: 3Ls, 4Ls, and alumni (*Applicants must have been awarded a Juris Doctor prior to the program start date)
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: August 2014 – May 2015
Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization
Skills: (1.) Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth, (2.) demonstrates commitment to public service-oriented activities, (3.) superior analytical skills, and (4.) outstanding oral and written communication skills
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Contact: Felipe Bohórquez, Professional Programs Specialist, (202) 548-8780, fbohorquez@chci.org
Complete details: Available @ chci.org/fellowships/page/chci-graduate-fellowship-program
Application: Available @ apply.chci.org/applications/login.asp
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR) – SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2014 [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21, 2014]
*NOTE: The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights will be on campus on MARCH 18, 2014 FOR INTERVIEWS
[For additional details, check Friday, January 24 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
KOZYAK MINORITY MENTORING FOUNDATION SUMMER 2014 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AT 5:00 P.M.]
Complete details: Available @ kmmfoundation.org/fellowships/
Application: Available @ kmmfoundation.com/kmmfdocs/KMMF_FellowshipApp2014.pdf
[For additional details, check Friday, January 24 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
FLORIDA GUBERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM [DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2014]
Complete details: Available @ floridafellows.com
Application: Available @ floridafellows.com/become-a-fellow/apply-now/
[For additional details, check Friday, January 24 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FALL 2014 VOLUNTEER LEGAL INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2014]
Submission components: Must submit in the following order: (1.) Cover letter (*must specify applying for fall 2014 internship), (2.) resume, (3.) unofficial transcript, (4.) class ranking, and (5.) writing sample (5-10 pages)
Send to: Ms. Terri Leon-Benner, Terri.Leon-Benner@usdoj.gov
Complete details: Available @ justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html
For a complete list of all Spring 2014 DOJ Volunteer Internship Opportunities (SOME DEADLINES ON A ROLLING BASIS), along with complete details, deadlines, and requirements for each, please visit: justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-opp.html
For a complete list of all Summer 2014 DOJ Volunteer Internship Opportunities, along with complete details, deadlines, and requirements for each, please visit: justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-opp-summer.html
THE INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE 2014 PUBLIC INTEREST BOOT CAMP [DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2014]
The Institute for Justice holds its acclaimed boot camp for law students in Washington, D.C. each summer. Students from the nation’s top law schools take part in this three-day conference on shaping the world through the Institute for Justice way of public interest litigation. The annual conference covers the Institute for Justice’s four litigation pillars: First Amendment rights, school choice, economic liberty and private property rights. These topics are taught alongside others rarely discussed in law school, such as: Natural rights theory, public interest litigation tactics, cutting-edge constitutional theories, media skills, and the use of social science research. The faculty combines Institute for Justice attorneys and staff members with leading law professors and legal experts including Randy Barnett, Roger Pilon, and Todd Zywicki. The conference’s keynote speaker is always a distinguished jurist, who offers a view of public interest law from the bench. After attending this crash course in public interest law, the Institute for Justice Way, participants are able to recognize and seize public interest opportunities in the future. Accommodations and reasonable travel expenses are provided for all accepted students.
Where: Arlington, Virginia
When: July 25, 2014 – July 27, 2014
Complete details: Available @ ij.org/students
Sample agenda: Available @ ij.org/law-student-conference-sample-agenda
Application: Available @ ij.org/boot-camp-application
CENTRAL FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN LAWYERS – 2013-2014 BAR STUDY SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY MARCH 28, 2014]
The goal of the scholarship is to promote the CFAWL mission, while helping the recipient during his/her study for the Florida Bar Exam. The scholarship is funded by the generous donations of CFAWL members and friends and by CFAWL fundraising efforts. The recipient will be notified no later than April 26, 2014. The recipient will be invited to attend the May 2, 2014 CFAWL luncheon in Orlando, Florida, where the recipient will be introduced. The award of a $1,000 scholarship will be paid to the recipient after his/her law school graduation, in June 2014. [For additional details, check Friday, January 17 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS 2013-2014 AMERICORPS JD PROGRAM – AMERICORPS JD CIVIL LEGAL CORPS [DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2014]
Complete details: Available @ equaljusticeworks.org/americorpsjd
[For additional details, check Friday, January 17 Blog Post and view at Symplicity]