Yearly Archives: 2022

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2023 LATINO JUDGES ASSOCIATION SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM [DEADLINE: JAN. 9, 2023 AT 5 P.M.]

This ten-week program will provide law students from underrepresented backgrounds with a variety of legal experiences in the New York State Court System. During the ten-week program, the Judicial Intern will be under the supervision of a Judge or Justice assigned to the New York City, New York State or Federal Courts. Each intern will personally rotate among the courts (Court of Appeals, Appellate Division, Court of Claims, Supreme Court, Family Court, Criminal Court, Civil Court, Housing Court, Town Court, and/or Federal Court) on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. This year, the Association will select at least one law student Judicial Intern, who will receive a stipend of $5,000.

When: June 5 – August 11, 2023

Submission components: See Job ID# 16000 @ Symplicity

• Send to: Applications and accompanying materials may be sent via e-mail (preferred submission) to Hon. Joanne D. Quiñones at jquinone@nycourts.gov or via mail to: Hon. Joanne D. Quiñones, Supreme Court, Kings County – Criminal Term, 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Application: Available here

U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE SUMMER 2023 LAW CLERK (INTERNSHIP) [DEADLINE: ROLLING]

The United States Copyright Office provides expert leadership and advice on copyright law and policy to the United States Congress, federal agencies, the courts, and the general public. The mission of the Copyright Office is to promote creativity by administering and sustaining an effective national copyright system.

The Copyright Office has Summer 2023 positions available for unpaid law clerks in the Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Policy and International Affairs, the Copyright Claims Board, the Office of Public Information and Education, and the Office of Registration Policy and Practice. These units interpret the U.S. Copyright Act and advise Congress, executive branch agencies, and others on domestic and international policy matters. In addition, Copyright Office attorneys support work on critical projects and priorities of the Register of Copyrights, including legislative and policy initiatives, operational enhancements, and public outreach efforts.

Projects of law clerks include:

• Attending congressional hearings, industry events, and roundtables.
• Drafting portions of Copyright Office communications and reports.
• Joining in meetings with stakeholders or domestic and foreign officials.
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda.

The United States Copyright Office is a federal agency that is part of the Library of Congress. Additional information about the Copyright Office can be found at copyright.gov. Details on how to apply can be found at copyright.gov/about/special-programs/internships.html.

Who: Candidates for a law clerk position must either presently be enrolled in, or have graduated from, an accredited law school; have a demonstrated interest or background in copyright law as shown by relevant coursework or otherwise; and possess excellent research, writing, and editing abilities

Where: Washington, DC (*the Copyright Office is currently operating under a hybrid schedule. There is a possibility that summer internships may be conducted fully or partly remote)

Submission components: See Job ID# 16013 @ Symplicity

Complete details: Available @ copyright.gov/about/special-programs/internships.html

Contact: copyrightlawclerks@copyright.gov

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