Law Clerk Internship – Children’s Law Ctr.
December 11, 2009
The Children’s Law Center is accepting applications for Summer 2010 law clerk internships. Law clerks have a wide variety of responsibilities including conducting client intake, completing court runs, researching and writing about legal issues, interviewing clients and witnesses, locating resources for clients, attending court hearings, and accompanying attorneys on home and school visits.
A good candidate will have strong interpersonal and writing skills, a solid academic background, a commitment to working with low-income populations, and a willingness and enthusiasm to complete all tasks. The candidate must be willing to work for at least 10 weeks during the summer.
Please submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter stating your availability to work during the summer. These materials should be submitted via email, or U.S. mail, no later than January 4, 2010 to: Summer Law Clerk Hiring at jobs@childrenslawcenter.org ; 616 H Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001; Fax: 202-467-4949.
Law Clerk – DC Employment Justice Ctr.
December 11, 2009
D.C. Employment Justice Center seeks Spring and Summer Law Clerks. Law clerks perform legal research and writing and provide litigation support to staff attorneys; attend and participate in the EJC’s weekly Workers’ Rights Clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays; conduct intakes for clients who cannot come to the weekly clinics; and participate in advocacy and organizing efforts. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Applications should be sent to: Courtney Chappell, Esq., Advocacy Manager at cchappell@dcejc.org; 727 15th Street NW, Second Floor Washington, D.C. 20005; 202-828-9190 (facsimile).
Law Clerk – District Alliance for Safe Housing
November 30, 2009
District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (DASH) seeks a Law Clerk. DASH is a new not-for-profit designed to ensure access to safe and sustainable refuge for victims of domestic violence through the development and management of safe housing and related services, while increasing the capacity of other community-based organizations to expand housing for victims throughout the District of Columbia. See flyer for more information.
Spring and Summer Law Clerks
November 2, 2009
The Employment Justice Center (DC) seeks spring and summer law clerks to perform legal research and writing and provide litigation support to staff attorneys; attend and participate in the EJC’s weekly Workers’ Rights Clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays; conduct intakes for clients who cannot come to the weekly clinics; and participate in advocacy and organizing efforts. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Spring Semester Clerkships are approximately 15 hours per week. Summer Clerkships are full-time. Law clerks are either paid or receive academic credit (as allowed by each law clerk’s law school). The EJC, however, requires law clerks to seek alternative and/or supplemental funding through fellowships, work-study, or externship programs. See flyer for details.
ABA Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program
November 12, 2008
The ABA Section of Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program encourages students to pursue business court clerkship opportunities and to consider careers in the practice of business law. In considering a student’s diversity, the Section will give special consideration to individuals who have overcome social or economic disadvantages such as physical disability, financial constraints, or cultural impediments to becoming a law student.
Up to nine interns will be given a summer stipend of $6,000 and placed in business court clerkships in the Philadelphia Commerce Court or the Delaware Court of Chancery. Other possible internship locations include New York and Florida.
To apply, students must be Section of Business Law members. For membership information and to join the Section, click here.
All application materials must be received on or before Friday, January 30, 2009. For more information and application instructions/materials go directly to the ABA Program site.
