Associate – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is looking for 8-10 dedicated, hard-working, and public-interest minded students to work in four northeast Ohio offices for our 2010 summer associate program.  Summer associates are expected to work for at least 11 weeks and may work up to 13 weeks.

Qualifications: Summer associate applicants should have completed their first year of law school by the time they commence work in the summer of 2010; however, special consideration is given to students with a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged people and communities. Law students who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifying students should forward a cover letter listing their top three program/unit preferences, a resume, a writing sample and a list of three references to Amy Schuster at amy.schuster@lasclev.org listing “Summer Associate 2010” in the subject line of the email.  Application materials must be submitted by Friday, January 29, 2010. Applications will only be accepted via e-mail.  For a full listing of program/unit descriptions, please see Melissa McViney in OCPD.

Externship – Washington Lawyer’s Cmt. for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs

Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is currently accepting applications from law students interested in spring 2010 externships with their Equal Employment Opportunity Project or D.C. Prisoners’ Rights Project.  Interns assist attorneys in all aspects of the investigation and litigation of discrimination and other civil rights cases, including interacting with clients, potential clients, and witnesses.  Interns will conduct legal research and draft memoranda and possibly pleadings on a wide range of issues.

Qualifications: Highly motivated individuals with a demonstrated commitment to public interest and civil rights work are encouraged to apply.  Excellent communication and writing skills are required.  The ability to speak and write in languages other than English is a plus. 2Ls and 3Ls are preferred, but 1Ls with outstanding qualifications will be considered. Completed course work in Constitutional law and the project’s subject matter is preferred.  Applicants who can commit to working between 15 and 20 hours per week are preferred.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter indicating your project of interest, resume, writing sample and unofficial transcript to Emily Read at emily_read@washlaw.org for EEO Project applicants or Deborah Golden at Deborah_golden@washlaw.org for Prisoners’ Project applicants.  Applicants interested in both projects may submit application materials to Emily Read. Fax: 202-319-1010, 11 Dupont Circle, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036.

Externship – Dept. of Labor’s Civil Rights Ctr.

The Department of Labor’s Civil Rights Center is seeking Spring Externs.  The Civil Rights Center (CRC) develops, administers and enforces Departmental policies, practices, and procedures under Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 188 of WIA; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Equal Pay Act; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the ADA Amendments Act of 2008; and related statutes and Executive Orders prohibiting discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.  Interns will engage in practical application of the above laws and assist in all aspects of the discrimination process, including investigating discrimination complaints, writing final agency decisions, and engaging in other miscellaneous activities. Submit a cover letter and resume to Ms. Rashmee Tadvalkar at tadvalkar.rashmee@dol.gov by December 21, 2009.

Externship – Catholic University

The Catholic University Office of General Counsel seeks a law student for a spring semester externship working on an Information Security Audit.  This audit involves interviewing various employees of the university on Information Security practices and writing up reports and recommendations to ensure compliance with the university’s Information Assurance Policy.  For a list of the laws that are involved, please see the policy, online at http://policies.cua.edu/infotech//infosecurityfull.cfm.  If interested please contact Peg O’Donnell at odonnelm@cua.edu or 202-319-6028.

Ten Reasons to Become a Public Interest Lawyer

http://equaljusticeworks.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/10-reasons-to-become-a-public-interest-lawyer/

Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) invites applications from first and second year law students for the Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program during the summer of 2010.  The purpose of the program is to promote public interest and poverty law opportunities for interested law students.  Hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis, so interested students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  An application form and more information is available at http://www.lsnj.org/internprog.htm

Childrens Law Center staff attorney position

The Children’s Law Center (CLC) (Washington, DC) invites applications for a full time staff attorney to begin in the Fall of 2010. The staff attorney will represent children in abuse and neglect, adoption and guardianship proceedings and may also represent some caregivers in similar matters. 

Applications should include a cover letter, current resume, legal writing sample and list of references. Applications must be received by December 1, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled during January and early February. No phone calls. Applications should be submitted to: Staff Attorney Selection Committee The Children’s Law Center 616 H Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001; jobs@childrenslawcenter.org; (fax) (202) 467-4949

See flyer for more information. 

Loyola Law School Summer Fellowship

Loyola Law School’s Center for Juvenile Law and Policy will award two summer fellowships made possible by the W.M. Keck Foundation, to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to public interest law, criminal defense and children’s issues.  The fellowship provides a generous stipend for two months beginning June 1, 2010. Applications are to be submitted to the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy at Loyola Law School, 919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, by 5 p.m., November 20, 2009. For more information see the flyer.

DC Bar Foundation LRAP information session

The DC Bar Foundation is hosting an information session for the DC Loan Repayment Assistance Program on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 4 pm to 6 pm at UDC-School of Law. The session is designed for individuals who are interested in applying to the LRAP program for the first time. For more information about the DC Bar Foundation LRAP program, visit http://www.dcbarfoundation.org/lrap.html . Interested attorneys/law students should RSVP to LRAP@dcbarfoundation.org.

Summer Public Interest Fellowship

(Summer position) The K&L Gates LPP Public Interest Fellowship Program was established to offer law students the opportunity to assist public service organizations located in Pittsburgh, PA. Each summer, the program awards up to three successful candidates a fellowship that enables them to spend four weeks of their summer working at one of four designated public interest organizations: Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Education Law Center, Kids Voice, and the Neighborhood Legal Services Association. For more information see the flyer.  Application deadline Oct. 9, 2009.