Tuesday, November 30, 2010


The Florida Bar Foundation’s 2011 Legal Aid Summer Fellowship application is now available on-line. Please note that the application deadline date is January 19, 2011. Applications submitted after January 19, 2011 will not be considered.

Information about the Florida Bar Foundation’s 2011 Legal Aid Summer Fellowship Program is available on Symplicity. The Florida Bar Foundation’s Legal Aid Summer Fellowship Program is a great opportunity for law students to work at a Florida legal aid program for eleven weeks during the summer to get hands-on experience while solidifying their commitment to practicing public interest law upon graduation.

We encourage students to have their application reviewed by Career Services staff or Career Development staff prior to submission.

Selection Criteria:
Among the several factors to be considered in the selection of successful applicants are:

 The depth and breadth of the applicant’s commitment and experience in working with the low-income community;
 The applicant’s passion, insight, and personal commitment to public service and pro bono work;
 The applicant’s background and personal story, including their minority status, cultural diversity, and poverty experience;
 The applicant’s future career goals and employment objectives;
 The thoughtfulness, care, and clarity the applicant puts into completing the application; and
 The applicant’s writing skills and academic achievements.

Where Can the Application be Found:
The on-line application and other materials can be found on the Foundation’s website (http://www.flabarfndn.org/), by following these steps:

1) click on the Grant Programs tab at the top of the homepage,
2) scroll down to Law Student Assistance,
3) click on the Legal Aid Summer Fellowship Program button.

Applicants will need to review and print out the 2011 Program Placement List (found at the Legal Services Summer Fellowship Program webpage) before submitting their application. Students may list up to 4 program placement preferences on their application.

Monday, November 29, 2010


The Polaris Project is current seeking law students to serve as Senior Legal and Policy Fellows in their Policy and Legal Department. Fellows will assist with advocacy and policy development for stronger comprehensive state and federal laws on human trafficking.


Responsibilities Include:

conducting legal and statutory research, monitoring pending legislation, preparing legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs, communicating and providing assistance to legislators and other policy makers, providing technical assistance during the bill drafting process, and helping to build and assist coalitions in support of legislation. Responsibilities may also include direct lobbying, outreach and the preparation of training materials for law enforcement and others. Deadline: December 24, 2010. Check PSLawNet for application details.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Interested In Animal Law?


Compassion Over Killing (COK) - http://www.cok.net/ - is seeking Litigation Interns for Summer, 2011 (unpaid). Compassion Over Killing is a national nonprofit (501(c)(3)) animal advocacy organization. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK focuses on ending and preventing cruelty to animals in agriculture. The 2011 Summer Litigation Interns will work with COK’s Legal Advocacy Program in our West Coast office in Torrance, California.

The Summer Litigation Interns will work on litigation projects aimed at protecting farmed animals; most of these projects are plaintiffs’ litigation. These projects will likely employ a variety of legal theories, relating to areas such as state criminal cruelty laws, false advertising and unfair competition laws, tort liability, environmental protection laws, administrative law, tax, and corporate law. The interns will have opportunities to research new projects as well as assist heavily with ongoing projects. They will work closely with Compassion Over Killing’s general counsel.

Qualifications
Excellent research and writing skills are required. In addition, the Litigation Intern should be interested in exploring novel approaches to protecting animals through litigation. Candidates with a background and interest in animal protection are preferred, although it is not required.

Application Instructions

Interested law students should apply with cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of three references, and law school transcript to Compassion Over Killing’s general counsel Cheryl Leahy at cleahy@cok.net

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Searching For Federal Jobs


Seeking and applying for federal jobs can be overwhelming, so to help lawyers get started, the 2009-2010 Federal Legal Employment Opportunities Guide provides help. The guide—produced by NALP/PSLawNet, in partnership with the ABA Government & Public Sector Lawyers Division and the Partnership for Public Service—offers information on how the hiring process works, where to find federal jobs and how to apply successfully for them. Check it out today!

Monday, November 22, 2010

For all you dog lovers ...


As a dog lover myself, I couldn't resist this story about a a program that is getting underway at a Veterans Affairs hospital in California and at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It's called Paws for Purple Hearts, and it is helping injured veterans and active-duty troops in two very different ways.

The program trains Labradors and golden retrievers - including many offspring of Yount's dog Gabe - as lifelong service dogs and companions for veterans who use wheelchairs. But for their first two years of life, these dogs spread their love around in another way.... to read the entire article about the partnership between dogs and the federal government, click HERE.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Need A Job Or Internship?


During the past week PSLawNet has posted:


** 45 new attorney positions

** 48 internships

** 20 law related opportunities.


Additionally, there are currently 1,222 active opportunities in our job database. To search the database visit PSLawNet.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Webinar


Equal Justice Works, an IBRinfo partner, is hosting a webinar called Getting Your Student Loans Forgiven: How Government and Nonprofit Employees Can Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This free webinar will be useful for anyone working for a government entity or non-profit organization who is interested in federal student loan forgiveness. Call in, ask questions, and learn more about this important program.
Space is limited, so participants must register NOW for the December 8, noon to 1 p.m. EDT webinar (11am CDT, 9am PDT).

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Summer Fellowship Now Available


The Section of Antitrust Law sponsors a summer fellowship program, named the Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project, honoring the memory of the late Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Each of the 20 selected students will serve for a minimum of eight weeks in the consumer protection department of a participating State Attorney General Offices during the summer of 2011.


Students will receive a $5,000 stipend for the summer. The program also offers an optional small supplemental housing/travel allowance for those students who are not living at home for the summer.


The application period is (November 15, 2010 until January 31, 2011).


For more information, log into Symplicity today.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Networking is Everywhere


You have all heard the news by now ... networking is your key to job success! Don't think that networking stops once you enter the job field. A recent article in The Washington Post notes that networking is key in the federal job search as well. To read all the great tips in the full article, click HERE. Also, if you missed the CSD Presentation on Networking, feel free to stop by (Room 180) and check out the DVD.


Monday, November 15, 2010

Where Can I Work In The Federal Government?



The federal government is a great place for legal positions. Are you interested in learning which agencies tend to hire the most individuals for legal positions? Take a look at the Law Academic Quick Guide which provides an overview of positions both by geography and agency.





Remember ... the federal government is hiring!

Friday, November 12, 2010

23 New Jobs On Symplicity


The Symplicity Document Library is a great resource for finding opportunities. This months' edition of the Public Interest Job Clearinghouse is now available and features 23 new opportunities!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Interested in Working as a Public Defender?


Consider applying for a Law Clerk Position with the Southern Public Defender Training Center . This is a great opportunity to work closely with public defenders in the South. Full information is available on Symplicity!

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Welcome 1L Students!


Once a 1L Student has watched the 30-minute "Orientation to the Career Services Department" on Desire2Learn, he or she may begin making appointments with a CSD Counselor. We look forward to working with you on your government and public interest job searches (or any other area of law!)


Monday, November 08, 2010

Summer Legal Positions for 2L Law Students


The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The Women’s Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Summer of 2011.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Our Summer 2011 Legal Internship requires a 10-12 week commitment. The internship is full-time. Interns are highly encouraged to obtain funding from outside sources, as the internship is unpaid. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. Summer interns who do not secure funding may be eligible for a stipend provided by the project.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with WRP staff, interns assist in all aspects of litigation including:
• Conducting legal research and factual investigation.
• Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs.
• Providing assistance to ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, and others who seek our assistance; screening potential cases.
• Researching or drafting materials for public education.
• Other projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Second and third year law students are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must possess:
• Strong, research and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated initiative to see projects through to completion.
• Strong interest in social justice and legal issues.
• Commitment to civil liberties.

HOW TO APPLY

Login to Symplicity today for all the details on application requirements.


Applicants should apply now through February 10, 2011. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.

Friday, November 05, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

"Is the federal government going to change the job application process. If so, when will these changes be implemented?"
The answer can be found on the Call To Serve website ... On May 11, 2010 President Obama released a Presidential Memorandum that called for a major overhaul in the way the government recruits and hires it's civilian workforce. In order to eliminate some of the inefficiencies and barriers to hiring the best and brighest citizens, each federal agency was tasked to outline a plan to implement changes and improve hiring practices. While the first stage of federal hiring reform is to be impletmented by Nov. 1, 2010, this date only signals the beginning of a restructured process that will be ongoing into the near future.
This is great news for those applicants interested in a more streamlined application process!

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Is Volunteer Work A Job-Seeker's "Secret Weapon"?


HandsOn Jacksonville seems to think so. Click here to learn more about the positive impact volunteering can have on a job-seeker's employment and networking prospects. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, develop a new skill set, and meet professionals in your area of interest.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Summer 2011 Position for 1L and 2L Students

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The Center for Democracy (CFD) of the ACLU’S National office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Summer of 2011.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The Center seeks summer interns to work on all aspects of litigation. Our Summer Legal Internship requires a ten to twelve week commitment. Students are highly encouraged to seek alternate funding as this internship is unpaid. Arrangements can also be made with the student's law school for work/study stipends. Summer interns who do not secure funding may be eligible for a stipend provided by the Center.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with project attorneys, interns will assist in all aspects of litigation including:
• Conducting legal research and factual investigation;
• Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs;
• Other projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
First and second year law students are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must possess:
• A demonstrated interest in civil liberties and human rights;
• Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills;
• Initiative and determination to see projects through to completion.

HOW TO APPLY

Log into Symplicity to learn more!!!

Applications from 2L students must be postmarked no later than November 15, 2010. Applications from 1L students may be submitted beginning December 1, 2010, and must be postmarked no later than January 10, 2011.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Monday, November 01, 2010

Georgia Legal Services is looking for an attorney!


Applicants will handle a varied caseload in state and federal court and in administrative forums. The attorney will circuit-ride to counties; engage in issues advocacy; conduct outreach activities; and work on various projects with other attorneys and advocates. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in working with low-income persons; graduate of an accredited law school; Georgia Bar membership or sit for next available exam; clinical experience in public benefits and other poverty law areas; good writing and oral advocacy skills; good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and co-workers; ability to work on computer based system; reliable transportation and a current driver's license.

Competitive starting salary, plus GLSP offers a liberal benefits package including; health insurance, loan forgiveness reimbursement for law school loans, vacation and sick leave.

For more information about the organization, visit the website: http://www.glsp.org/
For application instructions, login to Symplicity today.

Application Deadline: 12/04/2010