Options in Government

LCS subscribes to the Government Honors & Iternship Handbook, which provides detailed information about various postgraduate Honors programs and law student internship opportunities in government. Though the largest portion of the Handbook addresses federal programs, there are also state and local level programs also included. Check today's newsletter for updated login/password information.

State Department Deadlines Changed!

Please be aware that the State Department had originally posted a September 30th deadline for its New Attorney and Summer Intern Program applications, and has now updated it to August 24th. Though the Department will accept materials through September 30th, the Department has indicated a strong preference to receive materials as soon as possible. Additional details can be found the in the Government Honors & Internship Handbook.

DOJ Honors & SLIP Programs

As a reminder, the US Department of Justice Honors program has a strict deadline for its two largest recruiting programs -- September 8, 2009. The Honors Program is the only method through which the DOJ hires new law school graduates and the SLIP program is its paid program for rising 2Ls. You are encouraged to start this application early as it is very detailed. If you have questions about bidding divisions of the DOJ in the application, make an appointment with the Associate Director of Public Service Law Alisa Rosales.

Have you Googled Yourself Lately?

What is your web presence? And how do you increase it? By publishing, presenting, becoming a leader in bar association activities. Check this post for more details and some insight on what people are looking for when they Google you.

LinkedIn Job Search for Beginners

Still confused about how to use LinkedIn in your job search? Consider the fact that up to 95% of jobs are never posted -- it isn't about who you know, but who knows you. Who knows you are looking? Who knows what about your skills, credentials, and abilities? Check out this post for the bare minimum on how to use LinkedIn for a job search. This post from the LinkedIn Blog gives insight on taking it to the next level.