Interested in public service work? Looking for a job? If your answer is yes to these questions, then you do not want to miss out on this terrific opportunity.
The Florida Bar Foundation has awarded Florida Coastal School of Law a grant to offer second and third year law students fellowships during the summer 2010, fall 2010, and spring 2011. The Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship was established to offer law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Florida.
Eligible students will work with organizations that represent traditionally underrepresented clients, groups, or interests. In the past students have worked with the American Civil Liberties Union, State Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, and Three Rivers Legal Services.
This year there are nine positions available, two in the summer 2010, three in the fall 2010, and four in the spring 2011.
To be eligible, students must have a 2.4 cumulative GPA, and they must have completed thirty credit hours as of April 16, 2010. Students who are selected will be required to work 140 hours; students will receive $10 per hour for their work.
If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, you should submit your resume and cover letter to Professor Millard at kmillard@fcsl.edu The deadline to apply is Friday, April 16, 2010 by 5 p.m. See http://www.fcsl.edu/pro-bono/fellowship-program for more information about the Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship.
The Florida Bar Foundation has awarded Florida Coastal School of Law a grant to offer second and third year law students fellowships during the summer 2010, fall 2010, and spring 2011. The Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship was established to offer law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Florida.
Eligible students will work with organizations that represent traditionally underrepresented clients, groups, or interests. In the past students have worked with the American Civil Liberties Union, State Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, and Three Rivers Legal Services.
This year there are nine positions available, two in the summer 2010, three in the fall 2010, and four in the spring 2011.
To be eligible, students must have a 2.4 cumulative GPA, and they must have completed thirty credit hours as of April 16, 2010. Students who are selected will be required to work 140 hours; students will receive $10 per hour for their work.
If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, you should submit your resume and cover letter to Professor Millard at kmillard@fcsl.edu The deadline to apply is Friday, April 16, 2010 by 5 p.m. See http://www.fcsl.edu/pro-bono/fellowship-program for more information about the Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship.
