Attention 3L Students ...

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY now available!

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, founded in 1920 and dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU National office in New York City invites applications for the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship, which will begin in September 2011.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• The Fellow is selected from third-year law students or recent graduates and will serve for a one-year period starting September 2011.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law;
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team;
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.

For all of the application instructions, log into Symplicity today. The application deadline is November 1, 2010.

The Federal Government & Minority Recruiting

A recent article, "USAJobs aims to boost minority recruiting" by Emily Long comments that the federal government is taking steps towards increasing minority recruitment.

"Demographic questions on the government's central jobs site could improve the recruitment of minorities to federal positions, according to diversity advocates. Applicants for federal jobs soon will have the option to submit demographic information for every USAJobs application they complete. While agencies in the past have collected similar data, each job posting now will include a governmentwide form. The change, announced in the Federal Register, will improve the government's recruitment efforts targeting specific population groups and determine the barriers to reaching certain demographics. . . to continue reading the entire article, click HERE."

Volunteer Opportunities Available NOW

Those looking for some great hands-on volunteer work in the Jacksonville area are encouraged to to contact the Office of Fourth Circuit Public Defender's Office.

The volunteers in the Public Defender’s Office Investigation Unit is primarily concerned with the client interview, but may possibly be involved with:
• Performing online research
• Conducting interviews of witnesses, victims
• Accompanying staff to crime scenes to gather evidence
• Processing evidence for cases and sometimes trials
• Constructing court exhibits for criminal trial proceedings

Individuals interested in this type of volunteer work should contact the Office of the Public Defender today by phone or email to get started. Investigator Andrew Ewing coordinates the program and can be reached at (904) 630-1579 or AET@PD4.coj.net

Looking For Jobs?

The August edition of the Public Interest Jobs Clearinghouse is now available on Symplicity. Login today to learn about the 35 positions available across the United States.

How are your judicial clerkship applications coming along??? Do not forget ... the OSCAR deadline is Tuesday, September 7th.

Summer 2011 Internship

It is NOT, I repeat NOT too early to be thinking about summer 2011 internships.

Applications for the Martin Luther King, Jr. 2011 Summer Internship Program are now being accepted. Each summer, Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) awards paid internships to current law students to participate in LANC's legal services work over the traditional 10-week summer internship period.

Requirements:
Current law student, preferably 2L. Applicants will be expected to have a strong interest in poverty law and to be able to relate well to low-income people.

How To Apply:
Open until filled. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday October 29, 2010.

For complete application instructions, log into Symplicity.

JALA in the News!

A recent article discussed the work of pro bono attorneys working with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. For the complete article, click HERE.

To learn more about Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA), click HERE.

Have You Thought About The Department of Transportation?

The Department of Transportation is just one of hundreds of agencies in the federal government. A recent article, "DOT Appeals to Gen Y Online" discusses the agency's goal in attracting a younger pool of talent. To learn more about their efforts click HERE.

To learn more about the Department of Transportation including job postings, click HERE.

Working In The Government

What is it like to be a younger worker employed by the federal government? Take a moment and spend some time with Spencer Clark, a 27 year old working on the Paperwork Reduction Act for the Environmental Protection Agency. It is great to learn about the many career options in the federal government! Click here to learn more.

Do You Like Constitutional Law?

We just learned that The Institute for Justice, a libertarian public interest law firm, is seeking a staff attorney for its Arlington, Va. headquarters. Attorneys syhould have 0-4 years of litigation experience, excellent communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, solid academic records, a passion for freedom, and a good sense of humor. For more information, click HERE.

UPDATED RESOURCE IS NOW LIVE!!!!

If you aren't a user of the Government Honors & Internship Handbook ... YOU SHOULD BE.

This year's Handbook contains information about 137 programs offered by 63 federal employers and 58 programs offered by 50 state and local employers, for a total of 195 specific programs.


To access this online resource, click HERE. If you require password information, email Career Services or stop by the CSD to pick it up.


Do not miss out on this GREAT resource!!! The deadlines are very early this year!!!