NEWS, UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

 

The Delaware Minority Job Fair for First-Year Law Students

As part of an effort to recruit talented students and increase diversity in the Delaware Bar, a number of employers will participate in the 13th annual Delaware Minority Job Fair for First-Year Law Students on Saturday, January 17, 2009.
The Job Fair is by invitation only and is limited to first-year students and interested in employment opportunities in Delaware.

To participate, students must apply for an invitation. The Job Fair differs from other job fairs in that students must be invited to attend rather than simply registering and attending. In return, invited students receive considerably more individual attention than possible in a very large job fair. By submitting an application for an invitation, students are submitting an application to all of the Delaware legal employers who participate in the program.

To become eligible for an invitation, students must complete an application form and return it via mail, fax or email, along with a resume and college and law school transcripts (if available) no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008 to:

Amanda D. Horan
Job Fair Administrator
Morris James LLP
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
Fax: 302-571-1750
Email: ahoran@morrisjames.com

Applying students will be eligible for an invitation if selected by two or more employers to interview. The Job Fair will send out invitations with a proposed interview schedule after the new year which must be accepted or declined by Friday, January 9, 2009.

There are no application or registration fees. Invited students must arrange for transportation to Wilmington and the Job Fair hopes to reimburse all or at least a portion of those expenses. Historically, the Job Fair has reimbursed 100% of such expenses. Breakfast is provided to all invited students and leaders of the Bench and Bar will join students at breakfast to answer any questions about life and the practice of law in Delaware.

To obtain a copy of the application, please contact your Career Development Office ("CDO") advisor.

Florida Chapter of National Employment Lawyers' Association Seminar

Florida's chapter of the National Employment Lawyers' Association ("NELA") invites students to participate in its two annual seminars. The NELA is a plaintiffs’ employment organization that provides in-depth training and assistance to plaintiff lawyers and law students in matters pertaining to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Florida Statutes 760 Civil Rights Act, ERISA, Family Medical Leave Act, American Disabilities Act, and the Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity Administrative process.

Seminars are held in the winter and summer. The next conference will be held January 15-17, 2009 at the Plaza Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach. The fee for students to attend is usually half of the regular rate that will be between $200 - $300. (The final rate has not yet been set).

Attending students can learn about cutting edge litigation on civil rights matters. Time between sessions can be used to network with plaintiffs' attorneys and seek summer employment, part or full-time work.

More information on the organization is available on the NELA's Florida Chapter website. To learn more about attending the conference, please contact Keisha Siriboe at 850-769-7825.

Networking and the Dade County Bar Association

The Dade County Bar Association ("DCBA") invites law students to join their organization as student members. Membership in the DCBA gives students opportunities to attend DCBA events which can be excellent networking opportunities with local attorneys. The DCBA has two events taking place in November, a free happy hour and a larger get together with door prizes and a live auction.

To join the DCBA, students must fill out a student application. The cost is $25/year, prorated to $16.70 for this month.

The UM Law student liaison to the DCBA will be manning a table on the bricks on Monday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. where students can turn in membership applications and learn more about the DCBA. For additional information regarding these events, please visit the CDO's blog.

Article on Predictors of Success at Large Law Firms

One of the frustrations of the job search is the emphasis that some employers put on law school grades and class rank. However, one recent study suggests that those factors are not the best predictors of success at large law firms.

Read more about this study of more than 1,300 associates from one top 25 law firm trying to combat high associate attrition rates. A summary of the study is available on the CDO's blog.

Become a Member of the International Trademark Association

If you’re a full- or part-time law student or non-attorney legal student and you’d like to stay current on trademark law and developments around the world, network with trademark professionals and meet potential employers, join the International Trademark Association ("INTA") for $25.00 per year.

INTA Student members enjoy many benefits such as:

• Information & Publishing
• Education & Training / Networking & Benchmarking
• Career Development

INFORMATION & PUBLISHING

Members-Only Information

INTA’s members-only information offers resources and reference material not available to the public. Members will find a fully searchable electronic version of the INTA Membership Directory, The Trademark Reporter® (TMR), the INTA Bulletin, exclusive online publications, Trademark Matters and many other valuable information resources.

The Trademark Reporter® (TMR)
Bimonthly journal containing articles that contribute to the scholarly discussion and exploration of all aspects of trademark law. Since its inception in 1911, the TMR has remained one of the most well-respected institutions of INTA. The TMR is available to student members online.

INTA Bulletin
Biweekly newsletter with up-to-date news on Association issues, trends in trademark law practice and procedure, and legislative activity and business developments. Student members receive the INTA Bulletin as an electronic newsletter via email and can also access it online.

Practitioner’s Guide to the Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol
Searchable online database of practical information on the local application of both treaties in the member countries; provides guidance on the application of local practice and procedure in obtaining, maintaining, licensing and enforcing registrations obtained through the Madrid system.

International Opposition Guide (IOG)
Searchable online database that allows comparative analysis of the availability and feasibility of trademark opposition in 130 jurisdictions worldwide.

Country Guides
Searchable online database of current information on trademark filing, prosecution, registration and maintenance in more than 90 jurisdictions.

Trademark Matters
Online news service that brings together the latest trademark news and case law information from more than 4,000 sources.

Trade Dress Image Library
Searchable online database of images and case summaries compiled from various trade dress infringement cases.

INTA Membership Directory
Provides easy access to trademark owners, counsel and service firms worldwide.

TM Topics List

The TMTopics email discussion list is a free forum where more than 1,000 subscribers from top-level corporations, law firms and academia exchange comments, questions and ideas via email on intellectual property-related topics.

PRINT RESOURCES

INTA’s library of definitive print publications provides comprehensive, in-depth treatment of trademark law and practice in the worldwide trademark community. Publications such as Famous and Well-Known Marks – An International Analysis and Trademark Law Handbook cover a range of trademark topics and present information otherwise obtainable only through extensive, time-consuming research. Student members receive a 25 percent discount on member pricing on the purchase of INTA publications.  

EDUCATION & TRAINING / NETWORKING & BENCHMARKING

Annual Meeting

More than 7,000 participants from more than 130 countries taking advantage of five days of educational programs, committee meetings, exhibits, social events and networking opportunities. Student members pay $225.00 to attend the Annual Meeting. 

Forums
 

Comprehensive and practical analysis of a variety of relevant and timely trademark issues, presented in a multi-day format. Student members pay $225.00 to attend INTA Forums. 

 

Roundtables

Popular two-hour discussions on current trademark topics, held in numerous cities throughout the world.  One free registration is available to a student member at each roundtable on a first come, first served basis.

 

Workshops

Intensive half-day educational programs on basic trademark law topics, providing invaluable tools of the trade.  Student members pay $60.00 to attend INTA Workshops.  

 

Distance Learning

Live, real-time presentations, broadcast to various locations simultaneously, allowing in-depth discussions between sites without the need for travel.

 

Webcasts

Online seminars covering emerging issues in trademark law presented live via the Internet, providing access to relevant topics from a computer anywhere in the world.

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

 

Job Bank

At the Job Bank find a new position or learn about the careers available in the trademark field. Student members preparing to graduate can search the list of job openings on INTA's Job Bank to find the perfect career opportunity.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

As an INTA member, you have the opportunity to become involved in and contribute to a number of programs and groups. Many day-to-day activities of the Association are conducted through its volunteers. Annually, more than 2,200 member volunteers, together with a dedicated professional staff, share their collective expertise, common interests and visions through more than 25 different committees. Additionally, you may also have the opportunity to host a roundtable, speak at an event and contribute to Association publications.

 

If you have any question regarding Student membership please contact INTA at membership@inta.org. Students can also visit www.inta.org/go/membership to get full details on all benefits available to Student Members and find an enrollment form.

Graduate Opportunities

Tax Law Specialist Positions Available With Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") employs Tax Law Specialists ("TLS") in many areas throughout the Service.  In the TE/GE function, a TLS interprets the tax code, regulations, administrative guidance and court cases.  They provide authoritative technical tax advice and education through outreach to tax-exempt organizations and employee plans.  A TLS drafts technical guidance and revises forms.  They analyze requests relating to rulings and applications for tax-exempt status.  In the W&I function, a TLS analyzes new legislation and  interprets tax code and regulations to develop and revise tax forms and publications or a TLS may respond to customer inquiries involving tax laws and account related questions by telephone and/or electronic media.  In the LMSB function, they provide expert advice on a range of corporate tax issues or may be specialists in international tax law.

WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES DIVISION?

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators.  Yearly, the IRS collects more than $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns. Positions are located in the Tax Exempt/Government Entities, Exempt Organization Business Unit of the IRS. This position is Full-Time/Permanent (40 hours per week), Career/Career Conditional. You will be working in a business office setting located in Washington, DC. The tour-of-duty is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Moving expenses will not be paid. Interviews may be conducted.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Just click on the "How to Apply" at:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=77489074&aid=54998962-18118&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?

If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit the web at www.jobs.irs.gov.

Send Mail to:
Internal Revenue Service
MEMPHIS EMPLOYMENT BRANCH
5333 GETWELL ROAD, STOP 94178
Memphis, TN 38118
Fax: 901-395-1053

For questions about this job:
Anisa Watson
Phone: 901-395-1247
Fax: 901-395-1053
TDD: 901-395-1214
Email: HCO.MPHS.EXT.APPLY@IRS.GOV

Visiting Assistant Professorship Program at Duke Law School

Visiting Assistant Professors

The Visiting Assistant Professorship Program at Duke Law School supports aspiring law faculty. Visiting assistant professors spend two academic years at the Law School, with the expectation that they will enter the law school teaching market in the fall of their second year. A visiting assistant professor teaches one course per academic year and has no administrative responsibilities. He or she is provided with a regular faculty office and receives administrative and secretarial support, and is invited to participate in all faculty activities open to visiting professors, including faculty workshops and conferences.

Compensation

The salary for each visiting assistant professor is $50,000 per year plus benefits (including health insurance).

The Selection Process

We invite applications from graduates of any law school and any year of graduation. We encourage applications from those with experience in law practice. Candidates will be selected based on their potential to obtain a tenure-track position at a leading law school.

Applications should include:

• a curriculum vita
• a law school transcript
• written academic references sent or emailed from each reference to Sharon Nash
• copies of any scholarly legal articles that the candidate has written and would like to have considered, whether published, unpublished, or in draft form
• a list of law school courses the candidate would be willing to teach (listed in order of preference)
• a scholarly agenda outline, with particular emphasis on the scholarship contemplated during the professorship period.

If you would like to be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in the fall of 2009, please send an application by January 9, 2009. Candidates should send applications to:

Visiting Assistant Professor Program
Attn: Sharon Nash
Duke University School of Law
Office of the Dean
Box 90362
Durham, NC 27708-0362

Please direct any questions to Sharon Nash at (919) 613-7004 or nash@law.duke.edu.

Florida Opportunities

TRUSTS & ESTATES in Sarasota. Williams Parker, founded in 1925, is seeking Trust and Estates attorneys with 1 to 10 years T & E experience in complex matters. LL.M., CPA or a minimum of 5 years T & E experience required. Superior academics. Send resumes to kwalker@williamsparker.com.

SUCCESSFUL, GROWING AV-rated Largo construction law firm seeks attorney with 1-3 years civil litigation experience (will consider criminal litigation experience) to assume an active caseload. Great opportunity to join a unique practice that employs a team approach to get the best possible results for its clients. Florida Bar membership required. Fax resume to: (727) 596-3006.

AV-RATED SARASOTA surety, construction and commercial litigation firm seeks associate with 1-3 years experience in its areas of practice. Outstanding academic credentials and successful employment history required. Construction, engineering, or architectural undergraduate degree preferred. Position offers successful candidate top salary and benefits, along with immediate client contact and case responsibility. Respond to dgurley@gurleydramislazo.com.

ELDER LAW Attorney including Medicaid Planning, minimum one (1) year experience, Board Certification required within two (2) years, excellent academic and advocacy skills required, outstanding opportunity for the right highly motivated attorney, team approach, unique emphasis on client satisfaction, small growing practice located in one of Florida’s best communities, Stuart, Martin County Florida; compensation package commensurate with ability. If interested, e-mail: ggk@keaneattorneys.com, or fax:(772) 221-9028.

Ocala Office of McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A. seeks attorney with 1+ years experience Workers’ Compensation preferred. Must be FL licensed. They are a large statewide Workers Compensation, Civil, Insurance Defense, Elder Law and Employment and Labor Law Firm offering excellent benefits, competitive salaries and a great work environment. Visit www.mcconnaughhay.com to obtain employment application and submit with resume to HR Department, fax (850) 425-5073 or mmcinnis@mcconnaughhay.com.

IN-HOUSE Assistant General Counsel/HR Manager with 0-3 years of employment law and/or human resources experience needed for expanding St. Petersburg HR outsourcing company. Responsibilities include counseling clients on HR issues, drafting handbooks/policies, conducting investigations, research, and presenting training seminars. Fluency in Spanish (oral and written), strong oral and written communication skills, and membership in good standing of a state bar required. Litigation experience preferred. Please forward resume and salary requirement and/or history to resumes@mbahro.com or via fax to (727) 563-1570.

FORECLOSURE DEFENSE Attorney for non-profit law firm in Central Florida. Must work effectively/creatively with low-income clients. Experience litigating mortgage foreclosures; trial experience; solid understanding of finance/real estate transaction/real property law; bankruptcy experience preferred. Spanish speaking helpful. Florida Bar membership required. Excellent benefits including student loan repayment program, free health, dental, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off. Salary D.O.E. Send resume, writing samples, and references to Stephanie Schultz at stephanies@clsmf.org, or via fax to (386) 323-5762.

internship and clerkship Opportunities for STUDENTS

 

Want to Spend Your Summer Law & Order Style?

Each summer, local and federal criminal prosecutor and defense offices hire law students to serve as legal interns. These positions afford students an opportunity to see the criminal justice system up close.

At the federal level, the United States Attorney's Office ("USAO") serves as prosecutors. The USAO has offices in all 50 states, with many of them offering unpaid internships to students. The deadline to apply for such positions is generally in January. While summer 2009 deadlines have not yet been set, you can view summer 2008 deadlines to get an idea of what this year's deadlines will be. In addition, this site will provide information on other U.S. Department of Justice unpaid internships, which are located in Washington, D.C. and are available to law students.

On the defense side, the Federal Public Defender's Office also has locations around the country, many of which will also hire students for summer positions.

At the state and local level, each city, county, region or state has its own prosecutor and defender offices. Your CDO advisor can help you identify the prosecutor or defender office in the city you are most interested in working this summer. Deadlines can vary. Some examples of upcoming opportunities:

Cook County State's Attorney's Office (Chicago, IL): Application period opens on January 1, 2009 with a deadline of April 15, 2009.

Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office: 1L applications should be received between December and late February. More information is available on the Office's website.

New York County District Attorney's Office: Internships are available for 1L and 2L students and are paid ($500/week). 2L students may begin submitting their applications on November 1. 1L students may begin submitting their application on December 1.

The deadline for all submissions is December 15, 2008. To learn more, including how to apply, please view Symplicity job posting #4007.

Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Applications for unpaid internships will be accepted from January 2, 2009 to February 13, 2009.

Again, opportunities are available throughout the country including right here in South Florida. Please speak with your CDO advisor to learn more about the organizations in the city you would like to spend your summer in.

United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida - Summer Law Intern Program

The Student Volunteer Program is an unpaid internship program for the summer through the Middle District of Florida.  Students who are interested will be screened carefully due to the sensitive nature of this program.  Background investigations take between six and eight weeks.  All interns must be citizens of the United States and have lived in the country for at least three of the five years immediately prior to applying for an internship position.   There are 27 positions open for this summer:  Tampa (13) Orlando (4) Jacksonville (8) and Fort Myers (2).

Interested students should submit the following:

1.  A cover letter stating the city the student is interested in working in.  (only one city can be selected)  If interested in Tampa, indicate two division preferences from among Criminal, Civil and Appellate in preference order;

2.  Resume with email, mailing address and day time phone number;

3.  Pre-Interview Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (available in the CDO);

4.  Legal Writing Sample; and

5.  A copy of transcript with current GPA.

Interns will provide support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys by performing legal research, drafting briefs and pleadings, assembling exhibits for trial and participating in witness conferences.  They will have the opportunity to observe hearings and trials on which they are working, or in which they are interested.  Interns are encouraged to participate in available District and Court-sponsored training programs. 

Deadline for the application is January 31, 2009.  For further information, pick up a packet at the CDO.

Carlton Fields is Seeking a Summer Associate for West Palm Beach Office

SUMMER ASSOCIATE POSITION, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

For more than a century, Carlton Fields has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States.  Their lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service.  I

Located in major business centers in Florida and the Southeast, Carlton Fields is positioned to meet the legal and business needs of our clients by providing enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network.  Based in Florida, the "gateway" to both the North and South American markets, Carlton Fields has extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields.  They are also at the epicenter of Florida business, one of the largest and fastest growing retail, residential, tourism, and industrial markets in the world and have seven full-service offices strategically located throughout Florida and in Atlanta.

The firm's client list has included nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies. The firm handles high-stakes class action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. 

Carlton Fields is seeking a second-year law student to join their West Palm Beach office as part of their 2009 Summer Associate Program.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials.  Prefer candidates with demonstrated ties to the geographic area.  If interested, please submit cover letter stating reason interested in this opportunity, resume including academic credentials, and writing sample to:  Shannon Williams, Director of Attorney Recruitment, Carlton Fields, l 4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 1000, Tampa, FL  33607, or email swilliams@carltonfields.com.

Internship and Scholarship Opportunity for Law Students who Wish to Practice in Sarasota County

 

The North Carolina Government Internship Program

The prestigious and competitive North Carolina State Government Internship Program is again offering 100 paid summer internship opportunities in state government agencies, for undergraduate and graduate students of many disciplines. Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2009 North Carolina State Government Internship Program.

A variety of professional internship opportunities are located across the state and are available to North Carolina residents studying at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in law school. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 10-week period at a wage of $8.25/hour. Applications must be postmarked by January 21, 2009, for consideration. Student applicants must meet the following criteria:

* Permanent resident of North Carolina,

* Currently enrolled at a college/university and continuing education in Fall 2009,

* Carrying a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale,

* Completed high school and at least one year of college at the time the internship begins in May,

* And have not participated in the State Government Internship Program or an N.C. General Assembly paid internship in the past.

The 2009 N.C. State Government Internship Program booklet and an application form can be downloaded from the website at www.ncyaio.com (select Internships, Information for Students, then Summer Projects). The booklet contains all program details, including available internship positions and application instructions.

Internships With The International Labour Organization ("ILO")

 

OBJECTIVES

 

Internships with the International Labour Organization ("ILO") provide an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the ILO's mandate and activities to:

 

(a) increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to ILO's mission.

Interns gain an understanding of how the ILO operates and enhance their educational experience by working under the supervision of a senior staff member.

 

The backgrounds of interns are matched with the needs of the Office. Interns provide the Office with the assistance of young talent for a limited period and offer the most recent thinking and research experience in their area of academic study.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

In order to be considered for an internship at the ILO, applicants should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

Education:

·                                 Applicants should have completed graduate and/or postgraduate studies or be in the final year of undergraduate studies;

·                                 Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the ILO's work, e.g. international law, economics, industrial relations, political science and the social sciences.

Nationality:

·                                 Applicants can be of any nationality.

Languages:

·                                 Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO's official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Skills:

·                                 Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;

·                                 Good communication skills;

·                                 Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team;

·                                 Initiative and flexibility;

Other:

·                                 Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage;

DURATION

 

The length of an internship should not normally be less than three months nor exceed six months.

 

FINANCIAL MATTERS

 

Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs will be paid. In ILO field locations, the amount of the stipend to be paid to interns will be established in line with other similar organizations engaging interns at local level and taking account of local circumstances.

 

CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIPS

·                                 The cost of travel, insurance and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

·                                 Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining the necessary passport and visa or other documents for entering any other duty station.

·                                 Interns are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

·                                 ILO does not accept responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship.

·                                 Interns are responsible for procuring and maintaining their own insurance coverage for illness and accidents while they are working at the ILO and a copy of documentation attesting to such insurance coverage should be provided to HRD by each intern on their first day of internship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

The selection of candidates for internships is completely decentralized to individual departments. The ILO does not have specific vacancies for interns. There is no list of internship vacancies. Internships are awarded by individual departments based on their needs and whether or not a candidate's profile meets those needs.

 

Candidates are therefore advised to consult the ILO's website to familiarize themselves with the work of the various sectors and departments and to submit a CV and cover letter directly to those departments which interest them most. Should there be a need for an intern in that department, the candidate will be contacted directly. For an internship in an ILO field office, please send your applications directly to the relevant office.

 

Law Student Union Summer - sponsored by the American federation of labor and congress of industrial organizations ("AFL-CIO")

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Law Student Union Summer

Sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

Law Student Union Summer ("LSUS") is a unique and exciting 10-week internship for law students that combines front-line legal work with grass-roots organizing in real, on-going campaigns by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ("AFL-CIO") affiliated unions in various regions of the country.

 In addition to legal research and writing, LSUS interns are involved in community out-reach, member mobilization, corporate and other non-legal research, legislative campaigns and general litigation.  Responsibilities may include interviewing workers and drafting memoranda with factual and legal analysis in connection with presenting evidence to the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") in unfair labor practice investigations and administrative hearings.  Similar work may be performed in connection with wage and hour violations, discrimination claims, immigration issues, environmental regulations, and consumer protection, and workers’ compensation and/or other issues that may arise during organizing or contract campaigns.  Organizing activities, including canvassing, planning and implementing solidarity-building activities, and participating in meetings and home visits, are another primary component of the program.  Travel may be required; work will vary from placement to placement.  

Interns work on-site, at locations throughout the country [NOT in Washington, D.C.].  The weekly stipend is $600 and transportation and housing are provided.  Interns are supervised by attorneys and union organizers.  The program starts on June 1, 2009 and runs through August 7, 2009.  

ELIGIBILITY:          

• First or second year student at an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated interest in labor law.
• Preferred:  Successful completion of labor law courses; experience in organizing and activism, with community, political, campus or other social justice organizations. 

• Available for placement at the location assigned* and able to complete the entire 10-week program, from June 1, 2009 through August 7, 2009.

 

LSUS EXPECTS INTERNS TO:

• Work with the union at the location assigned by the LSUS program.  
• Perform work as directed by the sponsoring union.
• Complete the entire 10-week program.
• Attend a three-day orientation and training at the beginning of the program (expenses paid).
• Post weekly on-line journal entries.
• Complete a final LSUS evaluation summarizing the LSUS experience and offering constructive criticism for LSUS 2010.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Application, cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial), and references with complete and current contact information. Applications may be accessed online and are also available in the CDO office.

• Submit by mail, e-mail, facsimile, or online to: 

AFL-CIO Law Student Union Summer

Nancy Schiffer, Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO

815 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006  Phone: 202/637-5336  

Online: http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/lsus

Email:  nschiffer@aflcio.org; Fax:  202/637-5323

Application deadline:  January 26, 2009 for 1Ls