Government & Public Interest Blog: Interested in New York City For The Summer?

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Interested in New York City For The Summer?

The U.S. Court of Appeals is looking for interns for the summer. Students will work in the Office of Legal Affairs. They will work closely with Staff Counsel/Circuit Mediators and will attend and assist with the preparation for preargument conferences as well as follow-up conferences. Duties include: reviewing and analyzing cases; conducting legal research; writing legal memoranda; the opportunity to draft bench memoranda; and communicating with appellate counsel as well as other Court personnel. In addition, externs will have the opportunity to attend oral arguments and observe the workings of the Second Circuit.

Qualifications
Applicants must be in good academic standing, possess excellent research and writing skills, and be able to work independently. Must be able to work full-time starting at the end of May 2010 until August 2010.

For complete instructions on this amazing opportunity, look in PSLawNet. New opportunities are posted daily!

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In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.