Monthly Archives: August 2014

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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC): SUMMER 2015 STUDENT HONORS PROGRAM (LEGAL) [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13, 2014 BY 11:59 P.M. ET]

The SEC is seeking bright, innovative, results-oriented individuals for its 2015 Summer Honors Program in the Washington, DC Home Office and our 11 Regional Offices.  They offer law students robust responsibilities and experiences that enhance their legal careers. Over the course of the ten-week program, students work with Commission staff on projects particular to the specific Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in seminars/workshops, roundtable discussions, a mentoring program, and tours that will provide detailed information and guidance on securities laws.

Who: 2Ls and 3Ls (*3Ls graduating in May 2015 are NOT eligible to participate)

Where: Miami, FL; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO

When: 10 weeks

Requirements:

GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred

Submission components: (1) Resume, (2) cover letter, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) writing sample (no more than 5-10 pages)

*Your single PDF must be labeled: LASTNAMEFIRSTNAME (i.e. SmithJohn)

*Applications will be reviewed in late November

*If you are interested in applying to an office other than the Miami Regional Office, submit your application ASAP as the postings are reviewed on a rolling basis in some of the other offices

Contact: If you have any questions, you may contact Lisa T. Roberts, Chief, Attorney Advisor @ 305.982.6358

Complete details and application instructions: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/376683300

2015-2017 HANNA S. COHN EQUAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2014]

Applications are currently being accepted for the Hanna S. Cohn Equal Justice Fellowship, an exciting two year public interest fellowship opportunity.

The Fellow will be placed at the Empire Justice Center, a statewide, multi‐issue, multi‐strategy non‐profit law firm focused on changing the “systems” within which poor and low income families live.  The Fellow will work with advocates in Empire Justice Center’s Rochester, New York office representing low‐income clients in complex areas of litigation and other types of advocacy.

The Fellowship is being funded in memory of Hanna S. Cohn, a remarkable attorney who began her 25‐year career in poverty law as a public interest fellow. Hanna was the Executive Director of Volunteer Legal Services Project (VLSP), a pro bono program that, because of Hanna’s leadership, is recognized as one of the best of its kind in the country.

Who: Students entering or in their 3L year

Where: Rochester, NY

When: A full-time position for the term beginning September 2014 and ending August 2017

Requirements:

Submission components: (1) Application, (2) cover letter (1-2 pages), (3) official law school transcript, (4) resume, and (5) 2 letters of recommendation

Send to:

ELECTRONIC entries: fellow@empirejustice.org

MAILED entries: *If mailed, NO staples

Kristi Hughes

Hanna S. Cohn Fellowship Administrator

c/o Empire Justice Center

Telesca Center for Justice

One West Street, Suite 200

Rochester, NY 14614

Contact: With any questions, please contact Kristi Hughes, Fellowship Administrator @ 585.295.5817

Complete details: Available @ empirejustice.org/about-us/job-announcements/hanna-s-cohn-fellowship.html

Application: Available @ empirejustice.org/assets/pdf/hanna-fellowship/hanna-s-cohn-2015-17-equal-1.pdf

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: SPRING 2015 STUDENT HONORS PROGRAM (LEGAL) [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 21, 2014 BY 11:59 P.M. ET]

Who: 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls

Complete details and application instructions: Available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/378072000

[For additional details, check the SEC posting above regarding their Summer Program as many of the details/requirements are the same]

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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:

1. 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)
2. 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)
3. Boystown: 9525 Sterling Dr., Cutler Bay, FL – Saturday mornings

To volunteer: Please respond to dollarjordan@gmail.com

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