Daily Archives: March 13, 2014


Thursday, March 13, 2014 – Employment, fellowship, and internship opportunities update: 1

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NATIONAL LGBT BAR ASSOCIATION + PNC 2014 SUMMER LEGAL INTERN PROGRAM [DEADLINE: TOMORROW – MARCH 14, 2014 BY 5 P.M. EST]

Complete details and Flyer: Please see attachment below (at Comment section)

 

THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: TOMORROW – MARCH 14, 2014]

FEMA will be recruiting students from a wide variety of disciplines for summer internship opportunities throughout the Agency.  The vacancy announcement will be posted on USAJOBS

Where: Positions are available in multiple locations, including Washington, DC, and FEMA Regional Offices across the country

When: May 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 (although some students may start and end their internships at different times and some offices may elect to extend positions beyond September 30th)

Requirements: The basic qualifications for an intern appointment have been predetermined by the Office of Personal Management (OPM):

  • Available to current students in an accredited professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate
  • Interns may be hired on a temporary or indefinite basis (until completion of degree requirements) and may work either part- or full-time; interns are paid
  • Openings for intern positions will be posted on USAJOBS @ usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads (veterans’ preference applies)
  • If conversion potential is specified in the job opportunity announcement, interns may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances, to a term position lasting 1-4 years) after successful completion of the program. Conversion is not guaranteed. To be eligible for conversion, interns must:
    • Complete at least 640 hours of work experience through the Internship Program;
    • Complete their degree or certificate requirements;
    • Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the intern will be converted;
    • Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the Participant Agreement; and
    • Perform their job successfully

Contact: FEMA Pathways Team @ FEMA-Pathways@fema.dhs.gov

Additional information: Available @ opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets 

 

FOREIGN SERVICE CONSULAR ADJUDICATORS (PORTUGUESE) [DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2014]

The United States Department of State is now hiring limited non-career appointment (LNA) Consular adjudicators.

*PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will only be able to apply once a year.

Discover how your customer service and language skills can help you effectively communicate with foreign nationals about travel to the U.S.  Use your Portuguese language skills as a Consular Adjudicator and contribute to a more democratic, secure and prosperous world.  With Brazil growing at a rapid pace, the U.S. Department of State needs American citizens, with fluency in Portuguese to work as limited non-career appointment (LNA) Consular Adjudicators at high-volume posts.

As a Consular Adjudicator, you will use your exceptional customer-service, interpersonal and communication skills to make sound judgments about foreign nationals who want to travel to the U.S.

Through conducting one-on-one interviews and reviewing supporting documentation, you will determine who meets the requirements for entry into the U.S.  In this critical border security function, you are on the front lines of preventing fraud, combating trafficking in persons and protecting U.S. borders.  You may have additional duties including service to American citizens abroad and general assistance to U.S. Embassy and Consulate activities.

Who: U.S. citizens with fluency in Portuguese

Where: High volume posts in Brazil

When: Initially, these appointments are for a period of 18 months, and then renewable for up to 5 years, based on satisfactory performance and the needs of the Foreign Service.

Requirements:

Skills: To meet the challenges presented, they are looking for (1.) motivated, (2.) culturally aware, (3.) adaptable, (4.) problem-solvers who have (5.) sound judgment and (6.) can retain their composure during stressful circumstances; and (7.) candidates language skills are critical in the ability to effectively represent America to the world

Contact: If you have specific questions, please post them on the

Foreign Service Consular Adjudicator forum @ careers.state.gov/engage/forums/consular-adjudicators

Complete details and Application: Available @ careers.state.gov/calnapy

 

RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR PROFESSOR OSEITUTU [DEADLINE: MARCH 28, 2014]

Professor OseiTutu is looking for a Research Assistant for research projects involving intellectual property law, criminal law theory, and property law theory.

Who: Law student or recent graduate

When: Maximum of 10 hours per week (the position has the possibility of continuing during the summer months)

Requirements:

Skills: (1.) Some background or interest in intellectual property law, (2.) strong research skills, (3.) familiarity with the Bluebook requirements, and (4.) a professional attitude

Submission components: (1.) Resume, and (2.) expression of interest

Send to: Professor J. Janewa OseiTutu, Assistant Professor of Law @ joseitut@fiu.edu

 

FALL 2014 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP: A PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2014]

The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation, and cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities.

Additional information: Available @ whitehouse.gov/about/internships

Internship Timeline and FAQs: Available @ whitehouse.gov/about/internships/faqs

Application: Available @ whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply

*PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for this internship program, please be sure to provide notice

to the Ovadia CP&P Office @ lwcareer@fiu.edu

 

SUMMER INTERNSHIP – THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION / ECONOMIC CRIMES DIVISION [DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 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, (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

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION – 2014 STUDENT HONORS PROGRAM (SHP) [DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2014]

The SHP Fall internship announcement is now posted on USAJOBS.

Who: 2Ls, 3Ls, and 4Ls

Where: Miami, Florida; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; and Denver, Colorado

Complete details and Application: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362827700

 

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SCHOLARSHIP update: 1

2014 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) – LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS [DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2014]

The AAJ is proud to announce its 2014 Law Student Scholarship cycle has begun.  AAJ has 4 scholarships available for qualified law students:

  • THE RICHARD D. HAILEY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: AAJ’s Minority Caucus awards up to 6 scholarships of $1,000 to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Biracial Law Student Members who are entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year of law school.
  • THE TRIAL ADVOCACY SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their 2L and 3L year of law school.  This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates (1.) a commitment to AAJ and its mission; (2.) a desire to represent victims; (3.) interest and skill in trial advocacy; and (4.) financial need.
  • THE LEESFIELD SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship, sponsored by AAJ and AAJ member Ira Leesfield, is available to 2Ls and 3Ls and awards $2,500 to Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention.
  • THE MIKE EIDSON SCHOLARSHIP: Awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her 3L year of law school (day program or evening program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.  [For additional details on the AAJ Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund, check Friday, February 28 Blog Post]

Who: With the exception of the Mike Eidson Scholarship, applicants must be AAJ Law Student Members to qualify for the scholarships.  Law students can join AAJ for $15/yr.  Student membership applications can be found @ justice.org/MemberServices/Tier3/membership2013.pdf

Contact: AAJ’s Education Department @ education@justice.org or @ (800) 424-2725 ext. 8612

 

PLI LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SEMINAR]

The Practising Law Institute (PLI) offers a Law Student Scholarship for the Patent Office Registration Exam Review Course (formerly “PLI’s Patent Bar Review”).

Complete details: Available @ pli.edu/Patentbarreview/default.aspx

Brochure: Available @ pli.edu/emktg/PBR/PBRbrochure.pdf

Scholarship application: Please see attachment below (at Comment section)


Career planning networking EVENT UPDATE: 1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) CAREER WORKSHOP – INTERNATIONAL CAREERS WITH THE USDA FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE (FAS) [MARCH 17, 2014 FROM 3 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.]

FIU students and alumni are cordially invited to participate in the information session hosted by the FIU College of Business, Career Management Services, to learn about international career opportunities with the USDA FAS.

We are the U.S. Government’s foreign affairs agency responsible for increasing U.S. agricultural exports to the world and enhancing global food security.  The information session will be led by Mr. Roger Mireles, Assistant Deputy Administrator, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.  We offer challenging and rewarding civil service jobs in Washington, DC as well as Foreign Service jobs in over 100 countries. As a member of our team, employees identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

  • Trade Policy: FAS expands and maintains access to foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products by removing trade barriers and enforcing U.S. rights under existing trade agreements.  FAS works with foreign governments, international organizations, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to establish international standards and rules to improve accountability and predictability for agricultural trade.
  • Market Development and Export Assistance: FAS partners with 75 cooperator groups representing a cross-section of the U.S. food and agricultural industry and manages a toolkit of market development programs to help U.S. exporters develop and maintain markets for hundreds of products.  FAS also supports U.S. agricultural exporters through export credit guarantee programs and other types of assistance.
  • Data and Analysis:  FAS’s network of global contacts and long-standing relationships with international groups contribute to the agency’s unique market intelligence capacity.  FAS analysts provide objective intelligence on foreign market opportunities, prepare production forecasts, assess export marketing opportunities, and track changes in policies affecting U.S. agricul­tural exports and imports.
  • Food Security: FAS leads USDA’s efforts to help developing countries improve their agricultural systems and build their trade capacity.  FAS also partners with the U.S. Agency for International Development to administer U.S. food aid programs, helping people in need around the world.  FAS’s non-emergency food aid programs help meet recipients’ nutritional needs and also support agricultural development and education.

Where: FIU, MARC, 125

RSVP required: Event is free and space is limited – RSVP @

eventbrite.com/e/international-career-opportunities-with-the-usda-foreign-agricultural-service-tickets-10810776323

 

2014 AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION (AIPLA) SPRING MEETING [MAY 15-17, 2014]

Where: Philadelphia, PA

Hotel reservations: Loews Philadelphia Hotel group rate options available @

loewshotels.com/en/Philadelphia-Hotel/GroupPages/AIP051914

*PLEASE NOTE: Room block cut-off deadline APRIL 21, 2014

Additional information and other AIPLA events: Available @ aipla.org/events/calendar/show_seminar/Pages/default.aspx

Flyer: Please see attachment below (at Comment section)