Palm Beach County Diversity Law Student Internship Program, DUE 3/1

The Palm Beach County Bar Association is seeking candidates for its Diversity Law Student Internship Program. The criteria for internship eligibility are listed below. Students are invited to complete an application if they meet the following criteria:

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be first and second year diverse law students from a State of Florida School of Law with an interest in employment in Palm Beach County.

CRITERIA FOR *Academic Performance - Top 50% of the class.

SELECTION: *Involvement and Leadership in Law School Organization(s)

*Law School Awards and Honors

*Community Service Activities

INTERNSHIP Work Days:

INFORMATION: To be independently set by student and participant

Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week (to be determined by employer)

Pay Rate: (Firms) $10.00 - $15.00 per hour (to be determined by employer)

(Government) $1200.00 stipend

Program Length: June 20, 2011 through August 5, 2011

COMMITMENT: Applicants must be committed to participate and attend work on a regular basis. An intern's failure to attend work on a regular basis jeopardizes the program's ability to maintain and obtain volunteer participants.

EXPERIENCE VERSUS MONETARY GAIN:

Please note the internships provided are separate from the firms' or governmental agencies' regular internship programs. The firms and governmental agencies have volunteered to in the internship program. Thus, if you are more interested in the monetary aspect of the internship, than the experience, then this internship may not be for you. However, if you are interested in gaining legal experience and potential employment opportunities in Palm Beach County, then please apply. An internship is not an offer of employment.

Find the application at:

http://www.palmbeachbar.org/downloads/Internship_application.pdf

FBI Internships

The FBI is now accepting applications for a limited number of internships for the summer of 2011:

The Honors Internship Program (HIP) will offer several paid internship positions at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., as well as a limited number of positions in their larger field offices.

The Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) will offer non-paid positions at the remainder of their field offices, including the one in Jacksonville. The application process is the same for both internships, and begins with the online application located on the website:

http://www.fbijobs.gov/2.asp

If you’re interested, don’t delay. Submit your application as soon as possible according to the instructions on the website. The application will close no later than November 19, but may close before that if the response is great enough.

The Presidential Management Fellows Program

3Ls! The 2010-2011 Presidential Management Fellows ("PMF") Program application season opened on October 1st. The PMF Program is the premier program for leadership development in the public sector. Its purpose is to attract outstanding men and women to the federal service. Each year, the program draws Fellows from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear commitment to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management and many other fields in support of public service programs.

Nomination: This program requires a law school nomination. At UF Law, Associate Dean Rachel Inman in the Office of Student Affairs is the designated nominator. Please schedule an appointment with her to receive your nomination.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2010
For more information and to apply visit: https://www.pmf.opm.gov/

PSLawNet Announces New Resource on State and Local Governments

PSLawNet is very excited to announce a brand new resource on the site: State and Local Government Resources, available at http://nalp.cmail4.com/t/y/l/bldnd/urutiuyul/jr. This new page includes links to hundreds of state and local government agencies that hire attorneys and/or law students. It is searchable by state via an interactive map and includes listings for many major city employers as well.

Upcoming Government Honors Deadlines

OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE 2009-10 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at http://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm. Contact the CCD for log-in and password.

Upcoming 3L Deadlines:
• District of Columbia – Capital City Fellows Program (Paid, Due 04/01/10)
• Ohio Legislative Service Commission – Legislative Internship Program (Paid, Due 04/01/10)

Upcoming 2L Deadlines:
• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program Fall (Unpaid, Due 03/29/10)
• Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender – Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 03/30/10)
• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)
• Dept. of Interior Office of the Solicitor – Volunteer Legal Internships Fall (Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)
• Lake County Public Defender Law Student Internships Summer (Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)
• Maricopa County Attorney’s Office – Law Clerk Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)

Upcoming 1L Deadlines:
• Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program Fall (Unpaid, Due 03/29/10)
• Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender – Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Due 03/30/10)
• Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)
• Dept. of Interior Office of the Solicitor – Volunteer Legal Internships Fall (Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)
• Maricopa County Attorney’s Office – Law Clerk Program Summer (Paid & Unpaid, Due 03/31/10)

Virtual Career Fair Tommorow, Tuesday 3/16

The United States Intelligence Community (IC), an integrated network of agencies that work together to protect our Nation's security, is seeking a culturally diverse, technically savvy workforce for exciting careers in a number of fields. Check out the IC Virtual Career Fair, a FREE event, to explore career opportunities, chat with recruiters, and apply for job openings - all from the comfort of your computer!
For more information and to register visit:
www.icvirtualfair.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ICE Summer Volunteer Internship Interviews Friday, 11 am

This Friday, March 5, two ICE attorneys will be on assignment near Gainesville and have set aside some time to visit UF to interview any students who might be interested in a volunteer internship position. The ICE attorneys will be at UF between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday. Below is a brief description of what the Orlando ICE office does and what volunteer interns might expect from the experience.

"The Orlando Office of the Chief Counsel is a component of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We represent the Department of Homeland Security before the U.S. Immigration Court, generally pursuing the removal (deportation) of non-citizens who are present in the U.S. in violation of the law or who are legally present but have been convicted of crimes subjecting them to removal. Many of the cases we handle also involve asylum claims or other requests for discretionary forms of relief from removal. Volunteer summer interns are typically assigned to work with our attorneys on legal research projects, drafting briefs and memoranda of law, and reviewing charging documents. Immigration law training is provided throughout the summer, and interns are encouraged to observe cases in court regularly. In some instances, interns have had the opportunity to first-chair hearings under the supervision of an attorney. In the past, volunteer interns have been eligible for externship credits from UF, though these details would have to be worked out between the school and the intern. Please note also that applicants will be subject to a fairly extensive background check."

If you are interested please email Justin Bleak (JUSTBLEAK@UFL.EDU) your resume and cover letter. Also, if you are interested, but can't meet this Friday, it is possible that interviews may be set up in Orlando.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives -- Opportunities for Law Students and Recent Graduates

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") is an agency within the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"). The primary mission of the ATF is to prevent violent crime by enforcing and administering the Gun Control Act, the federal firearms and explosives laws and alcohol and tobacco trafficking laws. As a small agency with broad, interrelated mission involving law enforcement, regulatory compliance, alcohol and tobacco diversion and homeland security concerns, ATF affords attorneys, interns and recent law school graduates with opportunities to experience a variety of legal disciplines in a dynamic and collegial environment.
ATF Volunteer Legal Intern Program:
ATF offers unpaid summer and semester internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. and in many cities throughout the United States. Academic credit may be granted for these positions, subject to law school policy and practice. Students wishing to apply for volunteer position may submit a cover letter and resume via email to cheifcounselinternships@atf.gov. Please indicate which term you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Application deadlines are as follows:
Summer: December 1st
Fall Semester: June 1st
For a complete list of Volunteer Internship Opportunities, please visit http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/int/internsum09.htm.

SEC Summer Honors Law Program

The SEC will hire 25-30 1Ls and 111 2Ls for its paid, 10-week Summer 2010 Honors Law Program. Salary is SK-7 (1Ls) or SK-9 (2Ls). 66 2Ls will be hired for the DC headquarters, in the following divisions or offices: Corporation Finance; Enforcement; Investment Management; Trading and Markets; Risk, Strategy and Financial Innovation; Executive Staff; Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations; Office of General Counsel; Office of International Affairs; and in the following regional offices (hiring projections shown in parenthesis): Atlanta (7), Boston (2), Chicago (7), Denver (2), Ft. Worth (6), Los Angeles (6), Miami (5), Philadelphia (6), Salt Lake City (4), and San Francisco (2). Interns attend seminars and workshops on federal securities laws and are exposed to key individuals and institutions in securities and commodities industries, as well as in the legal profession. With a mentor's supervision, they work on research and writing projects; they also participate in seminars and workshops.
Program Requirements:
Prefer demonstrated interest in public service and work of the SEC, strong academic performance, law review or journal, moot court, legal aid or clinical experience, and relevant previous employment. Securities courses are not a prerequisite. Non-U.S. citizens must meet State Department hiring conditions.
Application Process:
By 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday, November 15, 2009 (2Ls - DC office) and 11:59 p.m. EST, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (2Ls - regional offices), submit online questionnaire and include location preferences, as well as cover letter, resume (1-2 pages), transcript (undergraduate, graduate, and law school), list of current courses, and 5-10 page legal writing sample. Selections are made on a rolling basis, so apply early. 1L application process opens in December. Headquarters, and regional offices screen applications, contact selected candidates for telephonic interviews, and extend offers based on individual office preferences.
Electronic Submission ONLY:
http://www.usajobs.gov/
Vacancy ID: ET282189
Announcement #: 09-282189- MS
USAJOBS Control #: 1694440
(or search “SEC Summer Honors Law”)

For additional information, please visit http://www.sec.gov/jobs/jobs_students.shtml#shlp.

Apply Early for Government Positions

Considering a government honors position for the summer or post-graduation? We have heard of several instances in which deadlines published in the Government Honors and Internship Handbook have been moved up by the hiring agency due to the large number of students applying for these positions. Be sure to get your application in as early as possible!

Presidential Management Fellows Program

The 2009-2010 Presidential Management Fellows ("PMF") Program application season will be open soon. The PMF Program is the premier program for leadership development in the public sector. Its purpose is to attract outstanding men and women to the federal service. Each year, the program draws Fellows from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear commitment to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs.
The program provides a two-year federal government fellowship to individuals who have completed a graduate-level course of study at an accredited college or university. Since 1977, the PMF Program and its predecessor, the Presidential Management Intern ("PMI") Program, have been attracting outstanding graduate, law, and doctoral-level students to the federal service.
The PMF Program is a passport to a unique and rewarding career experience with the federal government. It provides Fellows with an opportunity to apply the knowledge they acquired from graduate study. PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management and many other fields in support of public service programs
Numbers per year: In recent years, the number of fellows has ranged between four hundred and six hundred. There is not a set number of fellows selected per year. The number hired is based on the hiring projections of agencies, as well as the number of highly-qualified applicants.
Salary: Fellows must have a graduate degree, meaning that they will be at least at a GS-9 pay level ($50,408-$65,531 in the greater Washington DC area, varies by geographic region). Many graduates may be at a higher level depending on their degree and previous work experience.
Deadline: Application period for the PMF Class of 2010 is expected to open on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and close on Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Recommendation: This program requires a law school recommendation. At UF Law, Dean Rachel Inman in the Office of Student Affairs is the designated recommender. Please schedule an appointment with her to receive your recommendation.

HUD Legal Honors Program

HUD’s Legal Honors Program for graduating law students serves as the Department’s only recruitment program for entry-level attorneys. Approximately 10-20 legal honor positions are available annually in Headquarters and Field offices. Successful candidates begin work in August or September and participate in a 14-month appointment that may lead to a permanent position,pending bar acceptance. During the program, Legal Honors are assigned mentors, are given the opportunity to rotate to other offices within OGC, and participate in additional training and monthly discussions to enhance their program experience and develop their legal abilities.

DEADLINE October 16th
For more information and the application visit:
www.hud.gov/offices/ogc/legalsinglefinal2010.pdf

Externship Opportunities in Washington D.C.

Spend a semester working and studying in the nation's capital through the Washington, D.C., Legal Externship Program established by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in partnership with The Washington Center. The program will help students identify and apply for externships in government or non-profit organizations where they will work approximately 4 1/2 days per week. Monday afternoons are dedicated to special programming. Students will enroll in courses taught by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law faculty in Washington, D.C. Courses will focus on subjects such as federal legislative and regulatory advocacy. Students may also attend The Washington Center's President's Lecture Series and Public Policy Dialogues on Capitol Hill. Click here for details.

Federal Government Needs Massive Hiring Binge, Study Finds

A study by a think tank says the federal government needs to hire more than 270,000 workers in “mission-critical” jobs, and the legal sector is one of five fields where more workers are needed. The study by the Partnership for Public Service says hiring will need to be beefed up, partly to replace retiring baby boomers, the Washington Post reports. More workers will also be needed to handle new challenges planned by the Obama administration, such as repair of the financial sector and climate change. Included in the new hiring are an expected 4,000 new positions in the Justice Department. Check out the full article in the Washington Post.

Interested in exploring a career in government or lobbying?

There are two excellent networking opportunities in Gainesville for which you should reserve your seat now.

• The Alachua County Democratic Party is hosting its annual Lawton Chiles dinner at the UF Hilton on Sunday, October 4th. Featured speaker will be Alex Sink, UF alum, Florida CFO and candidate for Governor. Student tickets are $35. To purchase tickets call 352 373-1730 or download the reservation form at http://alachuacountydemocraticparty.org/.


• The Alachua County Republican Party is hosting its “Ronald Reagan Black Tie and Blue Jeans BBQ” (just wear your good jeans—black tie not required) on November 5, 2009 at Canterbury Equestrian Showplace in Newberry, in Alachua County. The guest speaker is Laura Ingraham, most popular female radio host in the United States and author of “Power to the People”. Ms. Ingraham, a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School, is a contributor to Fox News Channel. Student tickets are $45 with an ID. To purchase tickets phone 352 373-8500 or e-mail tickets@alachuarepublicans.com.
  

Both parties welcome law students and will welcome volunteers in the upcoming elections. These are excellent opportunities to meet practitioners and legislators and practice your networking skills. Because these events do sell out, we suggest you make your arrangements now.

Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair

Washington, D.C. October 24-25
BIDDING NOW OPEN!!!

Government & Public Interest Employers (Over 120 employers attended in 2008)
To get started, you will need to create an Equal Justice Works Symplicity account.

• Create a Symplicity account at https://ejw-csm.symplicity.com/students/. NOTE: This is a different system than your UF Law Symplicity account.
• Confirm your email address by clicking on the link that is emailed to you.
• Update your profile information.
• Upload a cover letter and résumé.
• Register to attend the Career Fair under “Events.” You must register in order to be admitted into the Conference and Career Fair. A Symplicity account does not constitute registering.
• Submit applications.
• If you are interested in cost sharing (sharing rides/hotel rooms with other UF Law students), please email CCD counselor Kristen Bryant at bryantk@law.ufl.edu.
  

You can find more information, including timelines & lists of previous employer attendees at: http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/events/ccf/student#tips

Note: Due to NALP guidelines, 1L students are not eligible to interview with employers during the Equal Justice Works Career Fair. However, 1L students may informally talk to employers during Table Talk on Saturday and Sunday.

Career Fair

The ABA Law Student Division's third annual Career Fair provides a unique opportunity for 600 law student leaders who initiate and develop innovative programs at their schools and in their communities to meet with representatives from state and federal government agencies, military JAG, as well as public interest and non-profit groups for summer and new associate positions, internships and volunteer opportunities. An additional element of the Career Fair is the opportunity for law students to have their resumes reviewed and critiqued for maximum impact. July 7, 2009 - Advance Registration:
$75 LSD Members/$100 ABA Non-Member law students

Career Fair Day/Time:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location of Career Fair and Resume Review:
Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Grand Ballroom, 7th Floor

Thursday, July 30

12:00 Noon - 1:15 p.m.
(G) Luncheon Program: Legal Employment - What You can Do In This Economy (tentative)
As economic turmoil sweeps through Wall Street and Main Street, survival techniques are essential. Panelist will discuss challenges and solutions to rising interest on loans, extending insurance, employment and more.

12:00 Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon Program: Careers in Labor and Employment Law
Learn about real-life experiences practicing on behalf of management, unions, and plaintiffs or serving as government attorneys and neutrals.

Friday, July 31

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Program: What Every New Business Lawyer Should Know - But probably Wasn’t Taught in Law School
A diverse panel of new and senior business attorneys from a variety of practice setting will provide frank and realistic advice for would-be business lawyers. Join a candid exchange focusing on what catches the eye of hiring attorneys, supervising attorneys, colleagues, and partners. Discover what distinguishes the best business lawyers from the merely adequate and take home tips for survival and success. A question and answer session will conclude this program.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Program: What Every New Business Lawyer Should Know - But probably Wasn’t Taught in Law School
A diverse panel of new and senior business attorneys from a variety of practice setting will provide frank and realistic advice for would-be business lawyers. Join a candid exchange focusing on what catches the eye of hiring attorneys, supervising attorneys, colleagues, and partners. Discover what distinguishes the best business lawyers from the merely adequate and take home tips for survival and success. A question and answer session will conclude this program.

Saturday, August 1

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Pathways to Employment in International Law
A unique forum that brings law students and new lawyers together with experienced legal practitioners to explore opportunities for employment in international law. Speakers will give advice and guidance on gaining practical experience and improving legal networking skills, as well as sharing their own paths to careers in international law.

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Careers in National Security Law
Panelists from the private sector, government, intelligence communities and members of the military will discuss career path options and job search techniques. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes made when applying for a national security position. Take home tips on gaining clearance and how to prepare for a career in this hot (and hiring) area of law. The program will conclude with a questions and answers session.

ABA Career Fair 2009 Employers
Cook County State Attorney 2L, 3L
FDIC - D.C
PD for DC 2L, 3L
SEC - DC 2L, 3L, graduates
Air Force JAG 2L, 3L, graduates
Army JAG 2L, 3L, graduates
Navy JAG 2L, 3L, graduates
Coast Guard JAG 2L, 3L, graduates
DOJ 2L, 3L, graduates
DOT - DC 2L
EPA DC 2L, 3L, graduates

Expanded Federal Employment Resource Center on PSLawNet

With interest in federal legal careers building rapidly among law students and attorneys, NALP's PSLawNet site features a newly enhanced federal government careers page. This thorough resource, available at www.pslawnet.org/governmentcareers, emphasizes simple explanations about federal hiring processes and points of entry to federal jobs, downloadable resources, and answers to FAQs. Topics include:

• Types of Practice for Lawyers in the Federal Government
• Where are the Federal Government Jobs?
• Practicing Law in the Military
• Resources to Help You Find a Position with the Federal Government

ABA Section of Antitrust Law $5K Fellowship Award

The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law is pleased to announce the return of its Fellowship Award for the summer of 2009. The purpose of the Fellowship Award is to defray the housing and living expenses of distinguished law students pursuing unpaid summer employment opportunities within approved government agencies (federal, state, or international) dedicated to the enforcement of antitrust laws, or other institutions whose primary mission is to advance the study of antitrust and competition law. Click here for details and requirements of the program. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Deborah Douglas, Assistant Director of the Section of Antitrust Law at DouglasD@staff.abanet.org.

Hillsborough County Diversity Scholarship/ Government Internship

The Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee in conjunction with the George Edgecomb Bar Association and the Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association will provide a scholarship and internship in the amount of $5,000 to a qualified law student of a diverse background. The candidate must agree to work with a governmental agency that is chosen by the Committee for a period of ten weeks in the summer of 2009 in Hillsborough County. The deadline for the application is April 20, 2009 with a decision being made May 20, 2009.
Questions or concerns should be directed to:
Devon A. Stoney, Esquire
Chair Hillsborough County Diversity Committee
Dastoney@gmail.com
Applications available in the Student Affairs Office, 164 Holland Hall