1L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (password/login located in the Symplicity Annoucements) at .   

Summer Programs

·         Dept. of Justice -  Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Between Dec. and April 2010)

·         Colorado Attorney General – Dept. of Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10)

·         Colorado Public Defender – Summer Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10)

·         Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Competition Summer Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Between 12/01/10 & 02/01/11)

·         New York City Law Dept. – Summer Honors Program (Paid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10)

·         Security & Exchange  Commission – Summer Honors Program (Paid & Unpaid, Not yet established last year ASAP after 12/01/09)

·         Public Defender Service for the  District of Columbia – Legal Clerkship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10)

·         Dept. of Transportation – Office of Aviation Enforcement & Proceedings Volunteer Legal Internship (Unpaid, Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10)

·         Transportation Security Administration – Office of Civil Rights Summer Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, After 12/01/10, but no later than end of March)

·         Corporation for National & Community Service – OGC Summer Legal Internship (Paid, Deadline 12/31/10)

·         Delaware Office of Attorney General – Dept. of Justice Law Clerk Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 12/31/10)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R2 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Not yet established was 12/31/09)

·         Dept. of Health & Human Services – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, OGC Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 12/31/10)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 02/28/11)

·         Federal Communications Commission – Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 03/15/11)

·         New Hampshire Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney  General Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/01/11)

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Dept. of Legal Affairs, Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Between 01/01/11 & 02/15/11)

Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified.  You should consider that any Federal or State Program with a Rolling Deadline (see the top of Table 2 – 1L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.

2L Government Honors & Internship Upcoming Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password located in the Symplicity Annoucements) .

Summer Programs
• Dept. of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce – Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 12/31/10)
• Corporation for National & Community Service – OGC Summer Legal Internship (Paid, Deadline 12/31/10)
• Delaware Office of Attorney General – Department of Justice Summer Law Clerk Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 12/31/10)
• Environmental Protection Agency – R2 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Not yet established was Dec. 31, 2009)
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Dept of Legal Affairs, Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Between 01/01/11 & 02/15/11)
• Federal Communications Commission – Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Between 01/01/11 & 03/15/11)
• New Hampshire Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/01/11)

Spring Programs
• New York Attorney General’s Office – Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 12/15/10)
• Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office – Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 01/01/11)

Fall
• Sacramento County, CA District Attorney’s Office – Law Intern Program (Paid, Deadline 12/31/10)

Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. Apply for programs with Rolling Deadlines (see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.

Networking at Special Events

Guess who tends to know the most people in the room at special events? The planners and the hosts! Realizing they may not have time to chat if they're orchestrating speeches, menu execution, and other details, do try to meet these folks, introduce yourself, thank them, and follow-up a few days after the event. These are powerful connections to make, especially if as they may be able to point out who in the room you need to meet based on what you said in your 15-20 second elevator pitch. Do a bit of research on the planners and hosts before you arrive -- it may help you recognize them and not need an introduction. Again, remember, these folks have a lot of duties to which to attend, so don't monopolize or stalk them.

Summer Funding Resources

So you've landed an unpaid summer public interest gig (or are working toward that), and are thinking out ways to make it work financially.  Here's some resources and suggestions:

Determine if there is any flexibility to work only 25-30 hours so you can pursue paid work, such as:

• Research Assistant to a College of Law Professor or in one of the Centers or Institutes.  Network your work into finding out about these opportunities from the professors, Directors, and past research assistants.
• A non-legal gig, like a coffee shop or part-time nanny.  Yes, you'll have to report all employment to the bar for character and fitness someday, but you don't have to include it on your resume.
• Working as a legal assistant or courier for a legal employer -- do some networking, and learn where to file everything at the courthouses.

Pay attention to newsletters, discussion lists, and other emails you receive from the College of Law for funding opportunities.

• For example, the Center for Public Interest Law and Law Career Services collaborate to provide one application for their funding sources.  This will be coming later in December.
• The centers and institutes usually advertise their opportunities to their discussion lists and fellows.

Use external resources for funding.

• PSLawNet provides an overview of external summer funding opportunities (and for postgraduation too).  Many of our students have received funding through the Equal Justice America Law Student Fellowships and Equal Justice Works SummerCorps programs (yes, these are two separate organizations)
• Through its Library and Philanthropy Centers, the Donors Forum provides free access to the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants to Individuals Online.  This resource will be the most helpful for those that are seeking to do non-legal work.