Looking For State Attorney Experience In Jacksonville?

The worthless check department of the State Attorney’s Office Fourth Judicial Circuit is looking for some law school volunteers for the Fall semester. Work will entail looking up information on and contacting individuals with outstanding capiases. The aim is to help the victims of worthless checks receive restitution as well as save the tax payers dollars by ensuring that these defendants need not be picked up and taken to jail on minor infractions. Interns also perform tasks such as listening in on jail calls and taking notes on evidence that could be used against the defendants. Previous interns have also had the opportunity to view first appearances, jury selections, trials which ranged from first degree murder to trafficking of narcotics, as well as tour the jail, the Florida Department of Law enforcement, and the Medical Examiner’s Office. The State Attorney’s Office is offering an inside look at what it takes to be a prosecutor through practical experience gained as an intern.

This is a volunteer opportunity and not eligible for FCSL credit.

For more information on this amazing opportunity for experience, log into Symplicity TODAY. Spaces are limited.

Summer 2010 Paid Internship

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Second-Year Law Students - Paid Law Clerk Positions
The Washington State Attorney General's Office hires approximately 45 second-year law students each year for paid summer law clerk positions. To apply and be considered for a law clerk position, interested second-year law students will need to submit ALL required application material (i.e., letter of interest, AGO application form, Conflict Screening Questionnaire, resume, law school transcript and one letter of recommendation). The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. Applicants with a diverse background in education, previous work experience, law school activities, extracurricular activities, community service and areas of interest are also sought. For more information, click HERE.

Children Need YOUR Help

The Florida Bar News recently published a heart-breaking article about the need for volunteers for the Guardian Ad Litem Program. With budget cuts across the board, volunteers are needed to help children in times of crisis. To read the entire article and access information about volunteering click HERE.

Interested In The Department of Homeland Security?

Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the General Counsel is looking for law students and alumni for summer and full-time positions.

The DHS Office of the General Counsel’s 2010 Attorney Honors Program

Honors Program applications will be accepted online from 8/15/09-9/21/09. More information is available by clicking HERE.

The DHS Office of the General Counsel’s 2010 Summer Law Intern Program

Applications will be accepted online from 8/15/09-9/21/09. More information is available by clicking HERE.

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Searching For A Public Interest Position?

If you are a student or alumni looking for public interest opportunities, it is important to remember some fundamentals in your job or internship search. PSLAWNET has put together a checklist of resources to makes sure you are not missing anything. Also included is information about self assessment, exploring public interest opportunities, interviewing, and networking. Click Public Interest Job Search Fundamentals to access this GREAT resource! It is definitely a wonderful tool to have in your own personal job or internship search.

Are You Ready For Fall???

Some things to think about . . .

• How does your resume look? Is it updated with your summer experience?


• Have you updated your new email address on your resume and on Symplicity?


• Have you read the OCI Memos and know how OCI works?


• Have you sent thank you notes to your supervisors from summer?


• Have you thought about volunteer or pro bono work this fall?


• Have you met with a Career Counselor to discuss your fall job search strategy? (Email Heather to make an appointment)

Tip For Thursday

Make sure to check your email for the most recent On Campus Interviewing (OCI) Memo. Instructions about how to participate in this recruiting program are outlined. This Fall's OCI employers include some public interest employers, so you will want to make sure not to miss out on a possible interview opportunity.

The 2009-2010 Government Honors & Internship Handbook is NOW AVAILABLE!!! Contact Career Services for this year's new password and login information.

This year's Handbook contains information from 55 federal employers and 46 state and local employers, and details of 186 specific programs.

Good News For Florida Foreclosure Defense

Attorney General Bill McCollum presented a $2 million check to The Florida Bar Foundation on Tuesday to provide legal help for people facing foreclosure. The money comes from the state's proceeds in a consumer suit McCollum and attorneys general in several other states filed against Countrywide. The case was filed the day before the big lender was taken over by Bank of America, which settled ... to continue reading the full article, click HERE.