Monthly Archives: May 2014

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FIU LAW IMMIGRATION & HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC – CITIZENSHIP/DACA EVENTS [MAY 31, 2014 & JUNE 14, 2014]

The Immigration & Human Rights Clinic has 2 more Citizenship/DACA events that are scheduled and they need your help. *These events are APPROVED for FIU Law pro bono hours.

Contact: Please let Zoraya Ledesma know if you are interested in volunteering for either of these events @ ledesmaz@fiu.edu (*If you have not been trained, training will be provided for both of these events)

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014

10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Building 3, 245 NE 4^th St., Miami, FL 33132

Free parking @ Building 7 Parking Garage, NE 5^th St.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014

10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Broward College, South Campus, Gym Building, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Free parking @ College parking lots

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE SPRING 2015 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2014]

The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2015 Spring Student Internship Program (unpaid).

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 consecutive weeks during Spring 2015

Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen

GPA: 2.5 minimum

Complete details: Available @ careers.state.gov/intern/which-program-is-right-for-you

Application and complete details/requirements: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails

Questions: Please visit forums @ careers.state.gov/connect/forums/student-programs-forums or FAQs @ careers.state.gov/faqs

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR PROFESSOR TRAVIS [DEADLINE: UNTIL POSITION FILLED]

Professor Hannibal Travis is looking for a Research Assistant with strong editing and writing credentials for research on federal litigation, federal legislation, and federal regulation, copyright law.

Who: 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and 4Ls

When: Position will require 4-10 hours per week to begin this Summer 2014 semester with the possibility to continue next Fall 2014 semester

Requirements:

Submission components: Applicants can email Professor Travis a resume or a brief statement of interest

Send to: travish@fiu.edu

CABA PRO BONO PROJECT – VOLUNTEER PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES

The CABA Pro Bono Project has several pro bono opportunities available, APPROVED for FIU Law pro bono hours:

• Divorce Clinic: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 (and the last Tuesday of every month) @ 6pm – 8pm @ Legal Services of Greater Miami, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 500. Volunteers needed to help prepare pro se simple divorce papers. All students will be supervised by trained attorneys and Lesley Mendoza, Executive Director will be there to answer all questions that come up.
• Citizenship Workshop: Saturday, May 31, 2014 @ 10am – 2pm. Volunteers needed to help fill out citizenship applications. Other citizenship workshops scheduled throughout the year.
• Guardian ad Litems (GALs): In need of GALs, who serve as the eyes and ears of the court in cases pending before the DV judges. You conduct an investigation as to what goes on in the life of the child that you are assigned (child with a case pending in front of a DV judge) and provide the court with recommendations.

Contact: For all opportunities to volunteer and any questions, please contact Lesley Mendoza, Executive Director @ (305) 458-2003 or lesley@cabaprobono.com

DHS/ICE/OPLA FALL 2014 INTERNSHIP [DEADLINE: JUNE 2, 2014]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is about to start interviewing for the Fall 2014 internship.

Requirements: (1.) Must be a U.S citizen, and (2.) must be able to pass a FBI background check

GPA: Must be in the top 50% of the class (no Ds or Fs on transcript)

Submission components: (1.) Resume, (2.) transcript, and (3.) short writing sample

Send to: Margaret Nocero, Legal Intern Coordinator, Assistant Chief Counsel @ Margaret.E.Nocero@ice.dhs.gov

AND copy Richard.C.Jurgens@ice.dhs.gov

THE CITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY – LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: JUNE 1-6, 2014]

The Office of the City Attorney offers an excellent opportunity for law students to participate as interns during the Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. This is an unparalleled opportunity to explore a career in the challenging practice of municipal law. Students will gain practical legal experience by working closely with attorney supervisors on a variety of substantive legal matters including civil litigation, land use, labor and employment, commercial and general government law. Students will be expected to comply with their school’s clinical program guidelines.

Deadlines: During the first week of October for Spring, the first week of April for Summer, and the first week of June for Fall.

Who: 2Ls and 3Ls

Requirements:

Submission components: (1.) Letter of interest, (2.) resume, (3.) 2 writing samples, (4.) unofficial transcript, and (5.) list of references

Send to:

MAILED entries: Victoria Méndez, City Attorney

c/o Diana Vizcaino, Assistant City Attorney

City of Miami Office of the City Attorney

444 S.W. 2^nd Avenue, Suite 945

Miami, FL 33130-1910

OR ELECTRONIC entries: Submit information via email as an attachment to dvizcaino@miamigov.com

Complete details: Available @ miamigov.com/cityattorney/internClerkships.html

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SONY PICTURES LATIN AMERICA & BRAZIL – SUMMER 2014 PAID LAW CLERK

Who: Completed 2L year

Requirements: Course work and extra-curricular involvement in IP, media law, copyright, or trademark is a plus

Skills: Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese

Submission components: Resume

Send to: sira_veciana-muino@spe.sony.com

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR DISTINGUISHED FLORIDA LAW STUDENTS [DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2014]

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in applying, you must declare your interest to Ana Bierman, Assistant Dean by MAY 21, 2014 @ acbierma@fiu.edu

What is it? Work as a law clerk to an individual justice or as a central staff law clerk. Duties will include reviewing and making recommendations on petitions for discretionary review, attorney discipline matters, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda on pending cases. You will be able to attend oral arguments, discuss cases with staff attorneys, and assist in the drafting of orders or opinions. You will be eligible to take classes at FSU Law, and will receive a 3K stipend.

EPA PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION 2014 HONORS ATTORNEY FELLOWSHIP [DEADLINE: JUNE 2, 2014]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pacific Southwest (Region 9), Office of Regional Counsel is pleased to announce its 2014 Honors Attorney Fellowship. This is up to a 2-year fellowship, and they may hire up to 2 fellows.

The EPA Honors Attorney Fellowship is designed for a recent law school graduate who is a licensed attorney with excellent academic credentials and a strong interest in a career in environmental law or the public sector (see more detailed criteria below). It provides an opportunity for entry-level attorneys to practice law in a leading governmental environmental organization, and to receive extensive training in and exposure to environmental law and policy work in the public sector. The Region offers new attorneys significant responsibility, the opportunity to handle a complex caseload that includes enforcement and counseling work, and extensive training and mentoring from dedicated colleagues with recognized expertise. The Region offers a diverse and supportive work environment.

Salary: The salary will be at the GS-11 level (currently starting at $68,643). Full benefits are also provided. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is in the Excepted Service (and not in Competitive Service) and does not confer competitive status.

The Office of Regional Counsel, Pacific Southwest Region: The Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) employs approximately 65 attorneys whose work spans environmental law issues in the geographic region of California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Pacific Islands, and over 140 Tribal Nations. ORC attorneys provide legal support for both enforcement and counseling matters under the federal statutes administered by EPA to the Region, one of ten EPA regional offices. We also work collaboratively with state, tribal, and local governments to implement these national environmental laws.

Regarding enforcement, attorneys are responsible for preparing administrative, judicial and criminal cases against violators of environmental laws. These cases involve developing and using technical and legal strategies for negotiation and litigation purposes. The primary statutes enforced by the EPA are the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. For cases brought in federal court, attorneys work with the Department of Justice, but solely represent the Agency in administrative proceedings.

In addition to preparing enforcement actions, ORC attorneys are also responsible for counseling the Regional Administrator and Program Division Directors on the interpretation of environmental laws, regulations and policies in such matters as permitting or other agency decisions. The Region also has innovative initiatives addressing environmental justice, brownfields redevelopment, and urban and rural environmental issues.

Who: Recent law school graduates (e.g., 2011, 2012, and 2013) who are licensed attorneys with active bar memberships (any State, U.S. territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia) are eligible to apply. 2014 law school graduates or applicants who are not bar members are not eligible for this program. In addition, the candidate’s suitability for employment must be confirmed by a background investigation.

Veterans and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. If you qualify for veterans preference and want the Agency to consider that preference as a positive factor in reviewing your application, you must include in your application appropriate documentation such as DD214 (copy 4), your VA letter, or Standard Form-15 (disabled veteran).

Where: San Francisco, CA

When: Anticipated to begin in July/August 2014

Requirements:

Submission components: (1.) Cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in the Fellowship, (2.) resume, including significant accomplishments, work experience, law school class rank, contact telephone #s, and e-mail address, (3.) transcript of law school grades and documentation of graduation from an ABA accredited law school, (4.) name, address and telephone numbers of 3 references, including a current or former employer and a law school professor or advisor, (5.) proof of active bar membership and license to practice law in any State, U.S. Territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia, and (6.) Veterans Preference supporting documents, if applicable

Send to: R9ORCHonors@epa.gov (Applications should include “2014 Fellowship Application” in the subject line of the message. Documents may be attached in Word or PDF formats).

Contact: For any questions, please send an email to R9ORCHonors@epa.gov with “Inquiry” in the subject line of the email

Complete details: For other information about the EPA Pacific Southwest regional office, please visit our website at epa.gov/region9 (for further information about ORC, click on “Region 9 Programs and Resources” then “Legal”)

Please note that other EPA legal offices may have their own honors attorney fellowship programs which are administered separately. Our website provides links to those programs.

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