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ACADEMIC/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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REQUEST for SUBMISSIONS: If you know of any job openings or internships (paid or unpaid) at your firm, school, or workplace, please send to
aabachicago@yahoo.com.
All submissions will be reviewed prior to posting.
Note: Posting of a position is not an endorsement by AABA
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AABA & State's Attorney's Office Summer Internship Program (2/7/08)
Asian American Heritage Month
Asian American Bar Association
Announces Summer Internship
February 2008
Dear Law Student:
We are pleased to announce that for the seventh year the Asian
American Bar Association of Chicago in conjunction with the Cook County
State’s Attorney’s Office is conducting an interview process to recommend
students for eight-week summer internships for law students.
This internship is a great opportunity to develop legal skills and work
closely with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. We
believe this opportunity will provide invaluable experience to the selected
students. This is part of an effort to actively attract and recruit
Asian American lawyers, with the hope that they will one day join the Cook
County State’s Attorney’s Office as Assistant State’s Attorneys.
Enclosed are detailed information and application forms law students
are to complete and submit Friday, March 14, 2008. Applicants may be
asked to appear for an interview the week of March 17th or 24th in
Chicago. AABA will select two to four applicants and recommend them to the
State’s Attorney’s Office. The State’s Attorney’s office will
make the final decision of which candidates recommend by AABA will be
selected for a paid or un-paid positions.
The applicants selected by AABA will be notified by April 4, 2008. If
the recommended applicants are selected by the State’s Attorney they
may be required and should be available to be recognized at the
State’s Attorney’s Asian American Heritage Month reception in May 2008.
(Exact date TBA).
Sincerely,
Anne Shaw
President, Asian American Bar Association
For application go to http://www.aabachicago.com/nss-folder/enewsletters/
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Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship
McAndrews, Held & Malloy Announces Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship
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2008 Program Including Fellowship and Paid Summer Clerkship Position Created to Further Firm's Goal of Promoting Diversity in IP Law
CHICAGO, IL Nov. 13, 2007 - McAndrews, Held & Malloy today announced that it has launched the McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship. McAndrews will award a $5,000 fellowship and a paid summer clerkship position to a qualified first-year law student of a diverse background who is committed to pursuing a career in patent law. The $5,000 fellowship for law school tuition and expenses will be awarded on or about Sept. 1, 2008, upon completion of the 10- to 12-week summer clerkship at the Chicago-based firm. The Diversity Fellow also will have the opportunity to receive an offer to return for a second summer.
The fellowship was created to further the firm's goal of promoting diversity in intellectual property law.
"Our most important asset is our people," said John J. Held, a McAndrews founder and hiring partner. "Our firm and our clients benefit from a diverse talent base, and we recognize that all people - regardless of race, gender or ethnicity - have unique and valuable perspectives that enhance our profession. With this fellowship, we seek to continue our commitment to fostering diversity at McAndrews and in the field of intellectual property law."
McAndrews has been recognized as a great place to work because of its people. At McAndrews, women, minorities and other attorneys of diverse backgrounds occupy top management positions and are an integral part of every aspect of the firm. McAndrews attorneys also serve top leadership roles with diversity-focused organizations and bar associations such as the Arab American Bar Association, the Asian American Bar Association and the Indian American Bar Association. In addition, McAndrews attorneys are regularly featured as faculty members or speakers at conferences held by such organizations as the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.
To be eligible for the fellowship, an applicant must be a first-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school, have a diverse background that, in the firm's view, would help to improve diversity in the field of intellectual property law, possess a degree in science or engineering, and intend to practice patent law in Chicago. Applications will be accepted Dec. 1, 2007, through Jan. 7, 2008. In-person interviews with finalists will be conducted on a rolling basis from Dec. 8, 2007, through Jan. 27, 2008. Any fellowship awarded will be announced on or about Jan. 27, 2008. Applications must include the following components:
· Resume, including description of science or engineering educational credentials;
· Undergraduate transcript (with GPA);
· Legal writing sample;
· At least one letter of recommendation; and
· A 500-word personal statement including information about why the candidate wishes to pursue a career in patent law, why he or she is interested in the McAndrews firm as a place to work, and how the candidate's background and/or life experiences would improve diversity in the field of intellectual property law.
The fellowship position will be administered as part of McAndrews' Summer Clerkship program, which annually attracts some of the most promising IP-focused law students in the nation. As a summer associate in the McAndrews office, the Diversity Fellow will gain experience in a wide range of intellectual property law and be mentored by a member of the firm's Diversity Committee while establishing relationships with other members of the firm.
"We hope this fellowship opportunity attracts many qualified students who could bring diverse viewpoints and backgrounds to the field of IP law," said Sharon A. Hwang, a McAndrews shareholder and senior member of the firm's Diversity Committee, who indicated that the firm has been distributing information about the program to the country's leading law schools and minority law student associations.
To access the application and other fellowship information, visit the McAndrews' Web site at www.mcandrews-ip.com/diversity_fellowship.
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About McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Founded in 1988, McAndrews, Held & Malloy is one of the nation's preeminent legal resources on intellectual property, antitrust and technology matters, serving institutions ranging from major multinationals and start-ups to world-class colleges and universities. The firm's technically trained attorneys have built an unparalleled record of litigation successes in jury trials, bench trials and ADR proceedings. In addition, McAndrews offers its clients services in the following areas: patent and trademark procurement and portfolio management, patent interferences, trademark oppositions and cancellations, international practice, intellectual property/technology opinions and investigations, due diligence and M&A support, technology licensing and joint ventures, and technology transfers and donations. Additional information can be found at www.mcandrews-ip.com.
CONTACT:
Randy Labuzinski / David Schulte
Healy & Schulte
312/440-3900
rlabuzinski@healyandschulte.com
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Summer 2008 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (posted 10/29/07)
The Summer 2008 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program is a full-time, six-week minimum, summer internship program open to all first- or second-year minority and/or financially disadvantaged law students who want to do legal research and writing for state or federal judges in participating cities. Participating judges are from Illinois; Texas; Miami, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; and Washington DC. Students may indicate geographic location preferences on their applications. Interns will receive an award of $1,500.
The program seeks to provide internship opportunities for minority or financially disadvantaged law students, those who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups in the legal profession.
The program is only open to students who have not previously participated as an intern in the program. Students applying to the program must submit a completed application, resume, legal writing sample and a statement of interest. Students may rank location preferences on their application; however students may not request particular judges or courts.
Applications must be postmarked by January 18, 2008. Screening interviews to better determine student qualifications will be done on a rolling basis. Only qualified students will be sent on for judicial interviews. Judicial interviews will continue until all positions are filled.
For more information on the program and to apply please
see the program website at www.abanet.org/litigation/jiop
or contact the program director, Gail Howard at
howardg@staff.abanet.org, with questions.
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BP Summer Legal Internship Program (posted 1/19/07)
In the last two years the Illinois Minority Bar Associations have graciously assisted BP in distributing its Summer Legal Internship Program Application. BP is proud to renew its summer intern program for 2007. We are thrilled that this year the application for the 2007 Summer Legal Intern Program is available on-line for you to distribute to eligible law students. The URL for the site is:
https://amtulld001.bp.com/law/bpsip.nsf
Username: SIP Applicant
Password: diversity
The on-line brochure contains information about BP as a company, contacts, scholarship requirements and the application that is due in our offices on or before February 1, 2007.
For your quick reference I have listed highlights of the 2007 BP Summer Legal Intern Program:
* Summer intern positions available at BP's legal offices in Houston, Texas, La Palma, California and Warrenville, Illinois
* Students who have completed only one year of law school are eligible
* Students must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
* Application to be received by February 1, 2007 and status of application will be known by March 1, 2007.
* Competitive pay plus one-time scholarship to assist with legal education
* Rotate summer intern among BP's various practice groups - generally working one or two weeks in a group
Please call me if you have any questions about the internship. If you have any problems or technical questions concerning the website, please contact Robert Heinze at Robert.Heinze@bp.com.
Once again thank you for your valuable support.
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ILSA Jessup Moot Court Competition
Dear Friends of the Jessup:
Happy New Year from the ILSA Executive Office! With the holiday season behind us, it is now time to start gearing up for the Jessup Competition. In these next few months, qualifying competitions will be held all over the globe.
I invite each of you to take advantage of the numerous judging opportunities available. At the end of this email, you will find a list of Regional and National Rounds. A more detailed list can be found at the following links:
U.S. Regional Rounds -- http://www.ilsa.org/jessup/jessup07/Rschedule.doc
National Rounds – http://www.ilsa.org/jessup/jessup07/Nschedule.doc
These lists, which will be updated on a periodic basis, contain the contact information of the administrator for each competition.
If you are interested in judging or otherwise assisting in any of these competitions, please feel free to directly contact the administrator indicated on the detailed lists. You can also respond to us and we will pass your contact information along to the appropriate administrator.
For those who would like to judge but cannot personally attend any of these competitions, I invite you to serve as a Memorials Judge, which can conveniently be done from the comfort of your own office or home.
In addition, ILSA is also looking for volunteers to help out with the Russian Absentee Coaching Program. This program pairs up Russian Jessup Teams with FOJs who assist the teams remotely by answering questions and giving advice via email. If you are interested in this program, please let us know and we will put you in touch with the Russian National Administrator.
Finally, please note that an email about judging at the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds will be sent later this month. This email will contain a link to an online registration site where you can sign up to become a judge. If you are planning to attend, please mark you calendars now – the International Rounds will be held from March 25-31, in Washington, D.C., at the Fairmont Hotel.
In closing, I wish all of you a productive and prosperous new year. I look forward to seeing many of you at Jessup events in the coming months.
Regards,
Amity Boye
ILSA Executive Director
National Rounds
Argentina, Feb 16-17, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires
Armenia, Feb 10-11, Yerevan
Australia, Feb 6-10, Canberra
Belarus, TBD
Belgium, Feb 24, Brussels
Brazil, Feb 8-10, Faculdades Integradas do Oeste de Minas, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais
Canada, Feb 28- Mar 3, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Chile, Jan. 10-11
China, Feb 7-9, Shen-Zhen University
China (Hong Kong), TBD
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), TBD
Colombia, TBD
Costa Rica, TBD
France, Feb 15-17, Shearman & Sterling, Paris, France
Georgia, Feb, Tbilisi
Germany, Feb 21-25, Universitat Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Greece, TBD
Hungary, TBD
India, Jan 26-28, University of Madras, Chennai
Indonesia, Feb 2-4, Hotel Millennium Sirih Jakarta
Ireland, TBD
Israel, TBD
Japan, Dec 26-27
Kazakhstan, Jan 6-7
Kenya, TBD
Kyrgyzstan, Jan 27-28, Bishkek
Malaysia, TBD
Mexico, Feb 19-23, Mexico City
Mongolia, Jan 26 - Feb 2, Ulaanbaatar
Netherlands, Feb 3, Palace of Justice, The Hague, Netherlands
Nigeria, Dec 14-18
Philippines, TBD
Poland, TBD
Portugal, TBD
Russia, Feb 7-10, TBD
Serbia, TBD
South Africa, Jan 25-27, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University/South East Cape Local Division of the High Court of South Africa
South Korea, Late Feb
Turkey, TBD, Consortium of ILSA Chapters
Ukraine, Feb 24-25, TBD
United Kingdom, Feb 23-25, TBD
U.S. Regional Rounds
Weekend of February 16
Southwest Region, Arizona State University College of Law, Tempe, AZ
Northwest Region, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, OR
Pacific Region, UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
S. Central Region, Washington & Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA
Weekend of February 23
N. Central Region, Cleveland State University, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH
Mid-Atlantic Region, George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, VA
Midwest Region, University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN
East Region, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, PA
South Region, University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA
Weekend of March 2
Atlantic Region, Shearman & Sterling, New York, NY
Northeast Region, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
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JACL Scholarship Program (posted 1/19/07)
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is a national civil rights and education organization founded in 1929 and with chapters across the country. Since its beginnings, the JACL has taken an active role in dismantling discriminatory barriers for all Asian Pacific Americans.
The Chicago Chapter of JACL administers a scholarship program to support qualified students pursue their educational goals. The program awards several scholarships each year which are funded by generous donations from community sponsors. The scholarships provide financial assistance to promising students who have demonstrated academic excellence and school/community service with a special emphasis on JACL involvement and service within the Japanese American community.
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BP Summer Legal Internship Program (posted 12/5/06)
In the last two years the Illinois Minority Bar Associations have graciously assisted BP in distributing its Summer Legal Internship Program Application. BP is proud to renew its summer intern program for 2007. We are thrilled that this year the application for the 2007 Summer Legal Intern Program is available on-line for you to distribute to eligible law students.
The URL for the site is:
https://amtulld001.bp.com/law/bpsip.nsf
Username: SIP Applicant
Password: diversity
The on-line brochure contains information about BP as a company, contacts, scholarship requirements and the application that is due in our offices on or before February 1, 2007.
For your quick reference I have listed highlights of the 2007 BP Summer Legal Intern Program:
* Summer intern positions available at BP's legal offices in Houston, Texas, La Palma, California and Warrenville, Illinois
* Students who have completed only one year of law school are eligible
* Students must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
* Application to be received by February 1, 2007 and status of application will be known by March 1, 2007.
* Competitive pay plus one-time scholarship to assist with legal education
* Rotate summer intern among BP's various practice groups - generally working one or two weeks in a group
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NAPABA Internship (posted 11/29/06)
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) seeks interns for its Washington, DC office for Spring 2007.
This exciting opportunity to gain experience in NAPABA’s national office requires motivated individuals who will work closely with the Executive Director and Policy Director on policy and legal projects.
Internship Requirements
Internship applicants must be detail-oriented, maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment, be able to multi-task, and be eager to learn.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated commitment to APA community issues and civil rights. Prior internship experience in public service organizations or government a plus.
Undergraduates are welcome to apply.
Internship Responsibilities
Undergraduate student responsibilities include general office functions, such as answering phones, handling mail, and providing administrative and research support for the Executive Director, Policy Director, and Administrative Assistant. In addition, interns will:
- Update NAPABA membership and affiliates database;
- Assist with logistics for the NAPABA Annual Convention;
- Attend meetings and briefings with APA community organizations;
- Assist with policy, press, research, and legal projects as needed.
This internship is open to undergraduate students, and duties will be assigned based on qualifications and experience.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis to accommodate different quarter/semester schedules.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Christine Epres
Policy Director
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
910 17th Street, NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20006
You may also submit applications via e-mail: policy@napaba.org or fax: (202)775-9333. If you have any questions, please call (202) 775-9555.
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Illinois Dept of Public Health (posted 8/30/06)
Illinois Department of Public Health is looking for legal interns for the upcoming school year. This is a great opportunity for an interested candidate to learn more about public health law, rulemaking process, policy, government regulations, administrative hearings, various programs within the Department and much more. Interns will work directly with attorney within the Department on various projects. They are located in the Thompson Center at 100 W. Randolph in Chicago. Interested candidates can contact Anna Polyak at 312-814-8996 or by e-mail at Anna.Polyak@illinois.gov.
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Attorney/Law Student Forum on Saturday Sept 9, 2006
2006 Attorney / Law Student Forum:
An Educational Workshop for Law Students to discuss life in various legal careers with distinguished Chicagoland Attorneys
· WHAT: Attorneys of different backgrounds, including large, mid-size, and solo firms, prosecutors, defense attorneys, general counsels of major corporations, legal aid and assistance, public interest, and alternative legal careers will share their experiences with you and answer your questions about interviewing, working, and living in the legal world of Chicagoland. Speed-Mentoring session included.
· WHERE and WHEN: IIT Chicago Kent Law School (565 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661-3691 September 9, 2006, from 9:30-12:30. Registration: 8:45 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.
· How: Contact Rachel Kao (rhk@rachelkao.com) or Ansh Vaidya (avaidya@atg.state.il.us) for more information.
· Food and Beverages will be provided
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Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (posted 8/8/06)
The Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program is inviting applications from law school graduates and law
students graduating in 2007 who have a strong interest in women's rights. Women's Law Fellows work for one year in
Washington, D.C. with a non-profit, public interest organization or governmental agency on legal and policy issues
affecting the status of women. Applications must be postmarked by October 16, 2006, and early applications are
encouraged. The Fellowships will begin in September 2007.
Attached please find a Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program application form. Additional information,
including the application form, can be found on our website at www.wlppfp.org. We would greatly appreciate it if you
would post this application in an appropriate location and/or forward this information to law school graduates and law
students who are graduating in 2007. Please feel free to forward this message to law professors, lawyers, judges,
advocates and others who may know of potential candidates who might like to apply for a Women's Law Fellowship.
Thank you very much for your kind assistance.
Warmest regards,
Julia L. Ernst
Executive Director
Women's Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program
Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa Program
Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
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Fellowships in Nonprofit Law (posted 8/8/06)
The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law (NCPL) at New York University School of Law is offering the following two Fellowships in Nonprofit Law:
1. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at the Vera Institute of Justice (The RBF Fellowship) and
2. The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at New York University's Office of Legal Counsel (The NCPL Fellowship).
The RBF and NCPL Fellowships will each be awarded to one graduate of an accredited U.S. Law School. The details of the Fellowships are outlined in the attached brochures. Please visit www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl for more information and to download the application form or apply online.
Please note that completed applications must be received by the NCPL no later than December 8, 2006.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Bainbridge at (212) 998-6168 or erin.bainbridge@nyu.edu.
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DOJ Summer Law Intern Program (posted 7/12/06)
On August 1, 2006, the Department of Justice will open its online applications for the Attorney General's Honors Program and the Summer Law Intern Program. The application will be available until midnight, Eastern Daylight Time, Monday, September 18, 2006, from www.usdoj.gov/oarm. Applicants should look under "Opportunities for Attorneys" or "Opportunities for Law Students" for the link to the appropriate program. The application is an entirely "paperless" process. Students with disabilities or special needs who cannot access the internet or who need an accommodation may leave a voice mail message at (202) 514 1175. The TDD number is (202) 616 2113.
The Attorney General's Honors Program Update: The Department anticipates hiring up to 153 new attorneys this year. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida is a new hiring office this year. Returning hiring offices are the Antitrust Division, Civil Division, Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Office of Intelligence Policy and Review, Tax Division, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, and the U.S. Trustee's Offices.
The Summer Law Intern Program Update: Up to 123 summer interns will be hired through the SLIP this year. Hiring offices include the Antitrust Division, Civil Division, Civil Rights Division, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Office of Justice Programs, Professional Responsibility Advisory Office, and the Tax Division. In addition, the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of Legal Counsel will be offering a limited number of summer internships to graduating 3Ls going into judicial clerkships.
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Cook County PD Jack Carey Fall 2006 Scholarship (posted 7/12/06)
Jack Carey Fall 2006 Scholarship
The purpose of the Jack Carey Scholarship Fund is to provide law clerk scholarships within the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, which defends indigent clients in civil cases as well as criminal misdemeanor and felony cases. Selected applicants will assist a supervising attorney(s) in investigations, case preparation client visits, legal research and writing, motion drafting and trial advocacy. One new applicant will be selected for each fall, spring and summer semester and will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Each intern will be expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the designated semester. The scholarship is available to 2nd and 3rd year students only and winners of previous Jack Carey scholarships are ineligible to apply again. The attached application and a resume must be submitted by July 15, 2006 to:
Jack Carey Scholarship Selection Committee
Attn: Melissa Smejkal
Post Office Box 617663
Chicago, IL 60661-7663
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John Marshall Law School Career Services (posted 7/12/06)
Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services
The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, seeks a full-time professional to join its Career Services Office as an Assistant or Associate Director. Salary and title (Assistant Director or Associate Director) will be commensurate with experience. The Assistant/Associate Director will counsel students (J.D., LL.M. and M.S.) and alumni about career options and the job search process, educate students about the job market, critique resumes and cover letters, conduct mock
interviews, and provide individualized career guidance. This position will report to the Assistant Dean for Career Services.
The Assistant/Associate Director will perform outreach to legal employers and alumni to increase employment opportunities for students and graduates. In addition, the Assistant/Associate Director will develop and present student programming, create office publications, assist with the on-campus interviewing program, gather employment data, and prepare reports and marketing materials.
Qualifications: J.D. or M.A. in counseling strongly preferred. Prior legal experience, knowledge of legal markets, counseling or recruiting background, and/or experience working with law students desired. The successful candidate will have strong managerial, interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills. True passion for working with law students and counseling required. The John Marshall Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about The John Marshall Law School is available at www.jmls.edu.
Interested candidates should mail or email a resume and cover letter to: Laurel A. Hajek, Assistant Dean for Career Services, The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois 60604; 6hajek@jmls.edu. No phone calls please.
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FDIC Honors Attorney Program (posted 7/12/06)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is accepting applications for the 2007 Honors Attorney program through June 30, 2006.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Honors Attorney Program provides valuable and challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates. The goal is to provide the Honors Attorneys with a better understanding of the FDIC's role in our financial system while providing new attorneys with an opportunity for public service. Honors Attorneys are assigned to a wide variety of projects throughout the Legal Division that provide extensive legal experience as well as a substantial amount of individual responsibility. In addition, during the first year of the program all of the Honors Attorneys participate in three-month rotations through various Legal Division sections as well as one rotation to one of the field locations (Boston, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas or San Francisco). During their second year, the Honors Attorneys devote their time to more long-term substantive projects.
When you join the FDIC as an Honors Attorney, you will be hired as an Attorney. (If you have not yet been admitted to practice, you will join our team as a Law Clerk. You will receive the designation "Attorney" once you have been admitted to the Bar.) FDIC Honors Attorney appointments are for a term not-to-exceed 24 months. Although an Honors Attorney appointment does not last beyond 24 months and there is no guarantee of employment beyond then, it is customary during the second year for Honors Attorneys to apply for available permanent vacancies, if any, in the Legal Division.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the 2007 Program, you must:
1. be in your final year of law school graduating from an American Bar Association accredited law school between December, 2006, and June, 2007, or
be a full time graduate student in the final year of study which began immediately following law school, or
be a recent law graduate leaving a judicial clerkship* no later than September 1, 2007, and
2. be admitted to practice before the highest court of any state, territory or the District of Columbia or be taking a bar examination following graduation and available to start work no later than September 1, 2007, and
3. have, at minimum, a B average or equivalent or be in the top 33 percent of your law school class, and
4. be a United States citizen.
*The clerkship must begin no later than nine months after law school graduation, be no longer than three (3) years in length, and be your first significant legal employment.
When deciding which candidates are qualified for an interview, they look to your total application package including undergraduate record (including GPA), law school courses and grades (including GPA), law review or law journal participation (including service as an editor), judicial clerkship if any, national or regional moot court competition participation, and other special qualifications (such as another advanced degree, foreign language skills) or life experience. You must submit a writing sample applicant which will be evaluated for legal research, analytical and writing skills (i.e., organization, grammar, spelling, and persuasiveness).
Appointment
They select up to four (4) candidates each year for assignment to their Washington, D.C. headquarters.
The Honors Program appointment is for a period not to exceed 24 months. If you do not acquire Bar membership within 14 months of appointment, the appointment terminates. Upon admission to the Bar you will be reclassified as an Attorney. While a permanent appointment beyond the temporary 24-month appointment cannot be guaranteed, you would be eligible in your second year to apply for vacancies in the Legal Division.
FDIC is an independent agency of the federal government with flexibility to establish its own pay and benefits levels. Go to Frequently Asked Questions for complete information. FDIC is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
For more information, email your questions to AttorneyHonorsProgram@fdic.gov
http://www.fdic.gov/about/legalhonors/index.html
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City of Chicago Law Department Externship (posted 7/12/06)
City of Chicago Department of Law - Externship
City of Chicago Law Department’s Building and Land Use Litigation Division is looking for 2L and 3L students interested in Municipal Law, Real Estate or real-world litigation experience. Externships are available fall 2006.
The division handles fire, building, health and zoning code violations. They prosecute cases both in Circuit Court and at the City of Chicago’s Department of Administrative Hearings. Externs have pre-tried building code enforcement cases and with a 711 license handle administrative hearing cases. This is a great opportunity to improve you litigation, negotiation, and writing skills.
To apply for an externship forward your resume, writing sample, and a list of 3 references to Patti Gregory-Chang via email at pgregory@cityofchicago.org in MS Word or WordPerfect format.
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University of Illinois Chicago Counsel (posted 7/12/06)
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY COUNSEL
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
The Office of University Counsel is seeking an attorney to serve as Assistant or Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus, with primary emphasis in research compliance and research contract matters. Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Assistant/Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and provide legal advice in the areas of: research and sponsored programs administration; research grants and contracts; and research compliance in the areas of research and academic integrity, human subject research, and conflict of interest; and other related matters. Knowledge of intellectual property law including patents, copyrights, and licensing required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and written and oral communication skills.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least seven (7) years of legal practice experience preferred in the areas described above. Salary and title will be commensurate with qualifications, with an anticipated salary range of $100,000 - $130,000. A letter of application referencing Job Code 06 L A02 along with a resume and list of three references should be sent to the address below and received no later than July 21, 2006 for full consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Search Committee
Office of University Counsel
University of Illinois at Chicago
405 AOB, M/C 225
1737 West Polk Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612-7228
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Asian American Law Journal UC Berkeley School of Law (posted 6/12/06)
The Asian American Law Journal (formerly the Asian Law Journal) at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) is pleased to invite article submissions for our fourteenth regular volume and our special upcoming volume dedicated to affirmative action and overturning Proposition 209.
As one of only two Asian Pacific American law journals in the nation, we are committed to providing a forum for scholars, practitioners, and students to address legal and policy issues relevant to the APA community. We are dedicated to continuing our pursuit of excellent, applicable scholarship to foster awareness and increase dialogue both within and beyond the legal community. Our recent name change reaffirms our commitment to addressing issues of concern for Asians in the United States, and we would request that you send articles on international issues only insofar as such issues affect APA communities in the United States. Past volumes of AALJ have addressed such issues as hate crimes, accent discrimination, immigration policy, civil liberties, and political engagement. While articles on all APA issues are welcome, we also hope to expand our coverage of less-represented Asian Pacific American groups.
Please submit any previously unpublished article, note or comment regarding legal, political, or social issues that you believe have impacted the Asian Pacific American community.
If you are interested in contributing to the fourteenth volume of AALJ or the special affirmative action issue, please send us your submission early. Articles will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, September 1, 2006. Those accepted by the AALJ editorial board will undergo two rounds of editing. The editing process may continue through Spring 2007. Final publication is scheduled for May of 2007.
Articles submitted should meet the following requirements:
1. The article must be sent in Microsoft Word format, as an e-mail attachment, to the following address: aalj.submissions@gmail.com
2. The article must be double-spaced and single-sided.
3. The article must be in 12 point font and at least thirty (30) pages in length, with one inch margins. (Note: shorter pieces will be considered for the Notes and Comments section of the journal.)
4. Footnotes must be within the text (i.e. incorporated at the end of each page).
5. Footnote citations should be according to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th ed.).
6. Statements made in the text must be supported by outside authority.
7. The first draft of the article must be submitted by Friday, September 1, 2006. (This deadline may be altered to fit your schedule.)
8. The second draft of the article must be submitted within two weeks after receiving AALJ’s suggested revisions of the first draft.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the submission process, please do not hesitate to email AALJ’s Submissions Editors, Kati Hong and Jenny Lam, at aalj.submissions@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your submissions
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City of Chicago Department of Law (posted 6/13/06)
Position: Law Clerks
City of Chicago Department of Law
Municipal Prosecutions Division ( Drug and Gang House Section)
(Several full-time and part-time positions available)
Description:
The Municipal Prosecutions Division, Drug and Gang House Section law clerks work side by side with attorneys, police officers and community members to combat crime and fix nuisances throughout Chicago. Among the duties law clerks will perform are research and drafting, in court appearances, and in the field operations. Law clerks may also write motions and briefs. Although a 7-11 license is not required, qualified candidates with a 7-11 license will be able to represent the City in court and argue motions on behalf of the City.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is hard-working, motivated, responsible, and eager to learn. Ability to make decisions and multi-task is a must. A working knowledge of Windows-based computer programs is a plus.
Salary:
$12.39 per hour. Benefits available for full-time employees.
Contact:
Applicants should send a resume, 2 writing samples, 3 professional references, and a copy of official law school transcript to:
Greg Janes
City of Chicago, Department of Law
30 N. La Salle St., Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60602
Email: gjanes@cityofchicago.org
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Chicago Board of Education Law Clerk Positions (posted 5/18/06)
Chicago Board of Education Law Department - Law Clerk Positions Available
Law clerk positions are immediately available in the area of school law for students to represent the Board of Education in prosecution of expulsion hearings for students alleged to have violated the Chicago Public Schools Uniform Discipline Code.
The prosecutors may also represent the Board in administrative hearings for chronic truancy. These positions are available to law students who wish to enhance their trial advocacy skills. Candidates must have completed evidence and/or trial advocacy. Salary at $14/hour. Qualified candidates should fax their resume to the attention of Assistant General Counsel Andre N. Horton at the Board of Education Law Department at 773-553-1769. No phone calls, please.
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Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago Fellowship Program (posted 5/18/06)
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (LAF) is requesting applications from interested third year students for Skadden and Equal Justice Works Fellowships in 2007.
LAF is the largest provider of legal services for the poor in Chicago and Cook County. In addition to six intake offices, LAF has a dozen special projects in such areas as children’s rights, family law, disability rights, housing law, migrant law, employment discrimination, immigration law, and HIV/AIDS.
Students interested in Skadden or EJW Fellowships should submit a cover letter describing their interest and specific proposal, if any; resume; and writing sample to Wallace Winter, Skadden/EJW Coordinator, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60604.
The deadline for receiving such applications at LAF for both Skadden and EJW fellowship is July 15th. For additional information, contact Wallace Winter at 312-347-8385 or wwinter@lafchicago.org.
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AABA and Cook County State's Attorney's Office Summer Internship Program (posted 3/2006)
Asian American Heritage Month Asian American Bar Association Announces Summer Internship March 2006 Dear Law Student: We are pleased to announce that for the sixth year the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago in conjunction Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office with the is conducting an interview process to recommend students for an eight-week summer internships for law students. This internship is a great opportunity to develop legal skills and work closely with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. We believe this opportunity will provide invaluable experience to the selected students. This is part of an effort to actively attract and recruit Asian American lawyers, with the hope that they will one day join the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as Assistant State’s Attorneys. Enclosed are detailed information and application forms law students are to complete and submit Friday, April 14, 2006. Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview the week of April 17th or 24th in Chicago. AABA will select two to four applicants and recommend them to the State’s Attorney’s Office. The State’s Attorney’s office will make the final decision of which candidates recommend by AABA will be selected for a paid or un-paid position. The applicants selected by AABA will be notified by April 28, 2006. If the recommended applicants are selected by the State’s Attorney they may be required and should be available to be recognized at the State’s Attorney’s Asian American Heritage Month reception in May 2006. (Exact date TBA). Sincerely, Rishi Agrawal President, AABA
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White House Fellows Program (posted 12/12/05)
THE WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM
The purpose of the White House Fellows program is to provide gifted and highly motivated young Americans with some first-hand experience in the process of governing the Nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society.
Being a White House Fellow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Fellows work hand-in-hand with leaders at the highest levels of government. They enjoy informal, off-the-record meetings with leading representatives from the worlds of business, the arts, science and technology, media and politics. White House Fellows travel abroad to explore issues of global significance. They travel at home to see U.S. policy in action. And Fellows forge life-long friendships with the other remarkable men and women who share this unparalleled experience.
Selection as a White House Fellow is based on a combination of the following criteria:
- A record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career.
- Evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth.
- A demonstrated commitment to public service.
- The knowledge and skills necessary to contribute successfully at the highest levels of the federal government.
All these qualities combined with the strength of one's character, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others are taken into consideration when selecting a class of White House Fellows.
The White House Fellows Program will accept applications for the 2006-2007 class from September 1, 2005 through February 1, 2006. Applications for the 2006-2007 class must be postmarked by February 1, 2006.
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Northwestern University School of Law (posted 12/12/05)
Director of Diversity Education & Outreach at Northwestern University School of Law
The Director is responsible for the development and management of all Diversity Education & Outreach programs and activities, including recruitment, planning, coordination, project management, budgeting, and student counseling.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Take a lead role in working with school deans, faculty, staff, and other administrative offices in planning strategies, developing programs, and implementing new activities that increase the diversity of the law school student population.
- Collaborate with Law Admissions to develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract a larger number of diverse student applicants through working with Student Affairs, personal visits to target schools and cities, dissemination of materials promoting the Law School, coordinating student, faculty, and alumni efforts, and individualized follow-up with applicants.
- Serve as an advisor to the Dean on diversity issues.
- Lead Diversity Education and Outreach initiatives in the Law School, ensuring the continued development of an inclusive, student-focused culture.
- Oversee and plan programs, workshops, and training sessions with students, staff, and faculty to promote the school’s effort to build and maintain an environment that is inclusive, pluralistic, and diverse.
- Coordinate and implement programs to support the integration of diverse students into the law school community.
- Serve as an advisor to individual students on personal issues, curricular and educational decisions, academic progress and performance, and career objectives.
- Provide guidance and support to 12 student groups who serve diverse students or whose mission involves diversity.
- Collaborate in program and policy development for Student Affairs, to include event planning, budget preparation, and promotion of an admissions statement.
- Represent the school at the local, state, and national levels on all matters related to diversity affairs.
- Foster the development of a vibrant community of diverse scholars by communicating with diverse alumni, faculty, and current students.
- Assist with Law School projects, publications, and analysis as needed.
- Develop financial aid resources (including scholarships) and employment opportunities for diverse students through coordination with a range of private and not-for-profit organizations.
- Plan and manage Diversity Education and Outreach budget; coordinate and consult in planning and management of Student Affairs’ budget.
- Review and approve expenditures charged to and revenues applied to Diversity Education and Outreach and assigned student groups.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of legal or comparable experience, a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, alumni, staff, and the general public, and proven ability to exercise initiative and judgment in coordinating various programs to serve the best interest of all parties involved. Applicants also must be self-directed and willing to identify and assume new responsibilities as the needs of the Law School change and grow and must be willing to travel and when necessary, work a flexible schedule (night and weekend events are sometimes necessary).
STARTING DATE: on or before January 15, 2006.
SALARY: Negotiable.
If interested, please forward a cover letter and resume to c-zimmerman@northwestern.edu.
Clifford S. Zimmerman
Associate Dean and Dean of Students
Clinical Associate Professor of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
357 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, 60611
312-503-7043
c-zimmerman@law.northwestern.edu
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Western Illinois University (posted 12/12/05)
Western Illinois University Macomb IL
Assistant Professor - Sport Law/Sport Management
Responsibilities: Teach graduate courses in sport management that will include, but not be limited to, Sport Law and other courses related to sport management or undergraduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology.
The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate research expertise leading to publications in scholarly-refereed journals, pursue internal/external funding and serve on campus committees.
Qualifications: Required: Earned doctorate (at time of appointment) in Sport Management or related field.
Preferred: Teaching experience at the university/college level in sport law with an ability to teach one or more of the following: Sport Sociology, Sport Fund-Raising, Sales in Sport, and Sport Event Management.
Evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, research and service, competency with technology, practical experience in the sport industry and involvement in professional associations.
Rank & Salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with background and experience.
Appointment: Department of Kinesiology. Nine-month tenure-track position in Sport Management beginning August 21, 2006.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application, current vita, copies of transcripts, and three references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Reply to: Sport Management Search, Department of Kinesiology, Brophy Hall, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390. Questions may be directed to: Dr. Darlene Young, Search Committee Chair, at 309/298-1225 or 309/298-1981. |
Application reviews begin on January 24, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. |
http://www.wiu.edu/employment/emp.sphp?id=288
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