The American Society of International Law ("ASIL") is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational membership organization founded in 1906.  Its mission is to foster the study of international law, and to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations on the basis of law & justice.  Through the Helton Fellowship Program, ASIL awards micro-grants to law students and young professionals for the pursuit of fieldwork & research on significant issues involving international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs and related areas.  These grants are intended to contribute to paying for logistics, housing, living expenses and other costs related to the Fellow's fieldwork and research in affiliation with the sponsoring organization. 

 

The fellowship supports law-related public service work in educational institutions, international organizations or non-governmental organizations concerned with issues of an international scope, or relevant to countries in transition.  Consideration will only be given to applicants seeking assistance in conducting international fieldwork and law-related research affiliated with the types of institutions listed previously in the areas of international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs or other related fields.  All applicants must either be current law students or have graduated from law school no earlier than December 2005 at the time of submission in order to remain eligible.

 

Completed applications will consist of the following materials: online application form; writing sample; current CV or resume; evidence of law student status and/or date of graduation from law school; two letters of recommendation. 

 All applications must be completed & received by Friday, February 15, 2008.  Only the first 50 completed applications submitted by the deadline will be considered for review.  For more information, please visit http://www.asil.org/heltonapplication.   

The Public Service Fellows Program - Fellowship Opportunities With the Partnership for Public Service

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PARTNERSHIP

Through an established internship program – the Public Service Fellows Program – the Partnership for Public Service offers a unique opportunity for public-service minded students and graduates to gain a new appreciation and understanding of public service. Fellows contribute to many areas of the organization. In addition to regular assignments in support of his or her team, each fellow is encouraged to take initiative on projects of particular interest to him or her. The Public Service Fellows Program is structured to enable each fellow to significantly contribute to the Partnership's work while gaining valuable experience. 

Fellows are assigned to one of the Partnership’s teams (e.g., government affairs, research, communications, accounting, business development/fundraising, event planning, government transformation and education and outreach) based on their skills and interests. During their tenure, fellows are fully integrated within these teams’ projects and meetings. Fellows may also be asked to lend support on projects for other teams, as needed, and to occasionally assist with administrative duties, such as mailings or helping with the phones.

The Partnership offers fellowships for current students or recent graduates of undergraduate or graduate programs. The Partnership will work with those individuals who require academic credit for their fellowship experience. The Partnership has strict policies prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment of any kind. 

Qualifications:

 

• Strong commitment to public service issues

• Desire to learn about issues affecting the federal government

• Desire and ability to interact with other organizations including those in the non-profit,

   academic, private, media and governmental sectors

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced ever-changing environment and to work on multiple

   assignments in a given time frame

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team

• Current student or recent graduate of undergraduate or graduate program

• Proficiency in web-based research and Microsoft Office programs

Financial Support Information:

The Partnership may offer stipends to those individuals participating in the fellowship program, depending upon the time commitment of the individual and the duration of their fellowship. 

Application Instructions:

Interested students or graduates should send the following components, by mail or email:

(1) A cover letter:

• Why do you want to be a fellow at the Partnership?

• What prior skills, knowledge, and work experience are relevant to working at the
   Partnership?

• How do you hope to carry on with your interest in public service in the future?

• What do you hope to learn or gain from your internship experience?

• How did you hear about the Partnership?

• What Partnership team(s) most interest you and why?

(2) A resume

(3) An academic transcript (unofficial is fine)

(4) References list (List three references: name, affiliation, postal address, current phone number, and email address (if available). Letters of recommendation included with applications are welcome as a substitute for listed references).

(5) Two writing samples (3-5 pages each)

Please mail entire application to:

Brad Golson, Fellowship Coordinator

Partnership for Public Service

1100 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 1080 East

Washington, DC 20005

OR email to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org.

Selection Process:

The Partnership accepts applications for the Public Service Fellowship Program throughout the year, but will begin reviewing applications for the specified terms at the dates listed below. 

 

Term Application Review Date:

 

Summer 2008 March 21, 2008

Fall 2008 July 18, 2008

Within one month of receipt of your application, you should expect to hear something back from the Partnership – likely via email - regarding the determination of your application and the possibility of an interview (including telephone interviews). If you need to check the status of your application, please feel free to send an email inquiry to bgolson@ourpublicservice.org or to call (202) 775-9111. For additional information about the fellowship, please visit http://ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/employment.shtml.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office is seeking candidates

The Mohave County Public Defender’s Office has a budget of almost 4.0 million dollars (FY2007‑2008) and 37 full‑time employees, including twenty-one attorneys.  The Legal Defender’s Office has a budget of almost one million dollars (FY 2007‑2008) and 12 full‑time employees, including seven attorneys.  Each department maintains an administrative office in the Kingman area that is responsible for providing coverage of courts in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman.  The Public Defender’s Office has satellite offices in the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City areas, and covers Justice Court and Superior Court cases throughout the County.

For those of you seeking to become among the elite in the practice of criminal law, you know that courtroom experience is a key element to your continuing professional growth.  The opportunity to be doing trials while your contemporaries sit in libraries doing research for years is your goal.  If you are looking for an environment where you can learn from highly qualified and experienced attorneys, in a constructive, encouraging environment and get real courtroom experience, I have an opportunity for you!

The opportunity to become a Public or Legal Defender in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, with a fast-paced active caseload is available in the State of Arizona.  Mohave County Arizona offers you a centrally located employment opportunity.  Recreational opportunities abound within the Northern Arizona area.  The county seat of Kingman lies only ½ hour from Laughlin, Nevada; one and a half-hours from Las Vegas, Nevada; 45 minutes from Lake Havasu; 2 hours from Flagstaff; three hours from Phoenix; and 4 and a half hours from Los Angeles.  With highly competitive salaries starting at over $54,000, and some of the lowest costs of living in the State of Arizona Mohave County - Arizona is a great career opportunity.

As a Public or Legal Defender you will be given full responsibilities for your own caseload within four weeks of becoming employed.  You will be provided an opportunity to train with a senior mentor, and receive ongoing training both within the offices and from outside.  You will inevitably have the opportunity to conduct numerous jury trials each year and be able to work your way through misdemeanors, juvenile and ultimately felony cases.

Call today to schedule your appointment to explore your potential.  Call Dana Hlavac, Public Defender at (520) 753-0734 or speak to Kim Casey, Office Manager.  You may also contact the office at pubdef@co.mohave.az.us .

Compensation and Benefits

Current Salary Range for attorneys is $54,288.00 to $107,343.60 commensurate with experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Health and Welfare Plan:  Available health, dental, vision and dependent health care plans.

Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan. 

Arizona State Retirement System.

Life Insurance: County paid for life insurance policy with a death benefit equal to your annual salary.  Additional insurance is available at employee’s cost.

Deferred Compensation.

Short‑term Disability Plan:  This program provides 60% of an employee’s base salary and is funded 100% by the County.

Paid Time Off Program: Earn at least 8 hours each pay period!

Holidays: Eleven paid holidays each year.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Up to $40,000 of your school loan payments may be eligible for a matching payment from Mohave County.

Relocation Assistance: Mohave County reimburses moving expenses on a sliding scale.

Judicial OPPORTUNITIES

The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students (1L, 2L, 3L)

The Florida Supreme Court Internship Program for Distinguished Florida Law Students is open to qualified law students from accredited Florida law schools. Internships are available for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For one semester, the intern will function as a law clerk to an individual justice or as a central staff law clerk working for all of the justices.

DUTIES: Reviewing and making recommendations on petitions for discretionary review, attorney discipline matters, and extraordinary writ petitions; and conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on pending cases. The intern will have the opportunity to attend oral argument, discuss cases with staff attorneys and the assigned justice, and assist in the drafting of orders or opinions. The intern also will attend special lectures, group discussions and training sessions. The intern will be awarded a certificate of recognition upon successful completion of the program.

PREREQUISITES:

·        Acceptance into participating law school’s extern program or some other recognized program;

·        Second or third-year student;

·        Completion of Civil Procedure and Evidence is required; Criminal Practice and Procedure, and Florida Constitutional Law recommended;

·        Satisfactory background checks by law school and Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Selection Process: Each participating law school selects a limited number of qualified students to participate in the program each semester. Selection is based on the student’s overall record, including courses taken, grades, research and writing skills, experience, expected graduation date and satisfactory background checks.

Applications are available in the CPC, Room A-112. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. in Room A-109.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Monday, February 25, 2008

Public Interest Opportunities

Apply for the Public Interest Service Student Awards

Public Interest work is an important professional responsibility for each member of the bar, and law school is an excellent time to begin addressing that responsibility.  The aim of these public interest awards is to recognize students and student organizations who best exemplify the Law School’s vibrant tradition of extensive service to the community and the profession.  It will not be easy to select up to two awardees from among the very large number of students who devote such remarkable energy, commitment and talent to public interest work, but making the awards will help bring much deserved recognition to the student body as a whole.  One award will be for Exemplary Service to the Poor, and the other will be Innovative Service in Public Interest. 

Nominations may come from students, faculty, supervising attorneys or from the student nominee.  A student may nominate him-or herself.  A committee of faculty and administration members involved in the law school's public interest programs will select the awardees.  It is expected that the award for Exemplary Service to the Poor will be an annual event; the award for Innovative Service in the Public Interest will be made in those years in which there is a particularly noteworthy instance of innovation.

The Awards:

Exemplary Service to the Poor. The first award will go to the graduating 3L student or students who has or have performed exemplary service benefiting poor persons. The work must have been accomplished through an existing school-based program or community organization. Qualifying work includes law-related, as well as non law-related work, and may be either directly beneficial to poor persons or to a charitable, religious or educational organization whose overall mission and activities are designated predominately to address the needs of poor persons. The term poor is not limited to those who meet federal poverty standards but also includes "working poor." A qualifying student may have received academic credit or financial compensation for the work.

Innovative Service in the Public Interest. This award will go to a graduating 3L student or students or to a student organization whose board membership consists significantly of graduating 3L students. Qualifying work includes the meaningful expansion of an existing school-based or community program, or creation of a new school-based or community program. The award seeks to recognize innovation in addressing public interest concerns and may include: (1) work for persons of limited means, (2) work that meaningfully expands the work of a charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental or educational organization that is designed to primarily address the needs of persons of limited means; (3) work that is designed to secure or protect civil rights, civil liberties, public rights, or work for that meaningfully expands the work of charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental and educational organizations in matters in furtherance of their organizational purposes; (4) work that is designed to improve the law, the legal system or the legal profession. A qualifying student may have received academic credit or financial compensation for the work.

Application Process:

1. The nominator may be a student, faculty member, supervising attorney, or student nominee.
2. A student may be nominated for both awards, but separate applications must be submitted for each award. The application must clearly designate the award for which the application applies.
3. The application must include:
   • a statement, no more than 5 pages in length, from the nominating person regarding the suitability of the nominee for the award;
   • three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a supervising attorney or comparable supervisor in those cases where the nominee has been working for an existing organization;
   • a resume, to be submitted by the nominee.
4. The nominator should submit ten (10) copies of the application documents.

The application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, March 14^th. 

The application may be delivered to the Assistant Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono, Marni Lennon’s office (Room B446), or e-mailed to mlennon@law.miami.edu, or it can be mailed to:

Public Interest Awards
c/o Assistant Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono, Marni Lennon
University of Miami School of Law
P.O. Box 248087
Coral Gables, FL 33124-8087

*** To be considered, applications must be received no later than the deadline date, so the best method is to deliver by hand.***

The HOPE Fellows Program

The HOPE Fellows Program enables law students to take volunteer positions at public interest agencies. Over the last five years, the HOPE Fellows program has grown from just two Fellows, to over 40, by Summer 2005. HOPE Fellows have developed from just a handful of local placements to international placements focusing on global advocacy initiatives in countries such as Tanzania, Rwanda and London. The University of Miami School of Law is committed to seeing these opportunities continue to grow, not only within our state but across the nation and world.  

This summer, HOPE Fellows will be working across the nation, including public interest agencies such as San Francisco Public Defender, Colorado Legal Services and Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. Locally, we will be working with the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center implementing a special initiative advocating for the rights of immigrants in South Florida. Other summer placements include: Florida Audubon, Legal Aid Society of Dade County and Florida Legal Services.

Interested students must submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.

You may pick up an application at the CPC, the HOPE office or online at:

http://web-01.law.miami.edu/~micstura/site/hope/site/resources/hope_fellowship.php.

HOPE Animal Law Fellowship

An animal advocacy endowment has been established to fund a classroom curriculum and a HOPE Fellowship.  This summer, one HOPE Fellow will engage in the myriad of legal issues surrounding animals while providing direct pro bono services on behalf of animals. 

Interested students should submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.   

Please note that applicants must secure their placement for this fellowship. 

HOPE-FIAC Workers’ Rights Fellowship

Funded by the University of Miami Citizens Board, one HOPE Fellow will be placed with an attorney at the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center ("FIAC").  The HOPE Fellow will interview clients who have experienced wage and hour violations, research to develop cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act or other relevant wage/hour statutes and conduct "know-your-rights presentations" at community agencies that are a part of the Wage and Hour Coalition.

Interested students must submit a completed HOPE Fellows Application by February 28th.

PSLawNet Summer Funding Resource Page - Updated for 2008

 

Career Fairs

 

Public Interest Career Fairs Coming to UM Law Campus