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The Florida Justice Institute Seeking a Law Student Intern For Summer 2013

By on March 15th, 2013

The Florida Justice Institute (FJI), a nonprofit, public interest litigation firm, is seeking a law student intern to work during the Summer of 2013. Founded in 1978, FJI conducts civil rights litigation primarily on behalf of those incarcerated in Florida’s prisons and jails. These types of cases include wrongful death, deliberate indifference to serious medical need, unconstitutional conditions of confinement, excessive force, failure to protect, First Amendment (including free speech, censorship, and religious freedom), disability discrimination and others. FJI also conducts litigation for non-incarcerated victims of housing discrimination, disability discrimination, police misconduct and engages in various other forms of impact litigation for the poor and disenfranchised. They work collaboratively with other public interest organizations and private, pro bono lawyers around the country.

FJI also operates the Volunteer Lawyers’ Project for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, which attempts to find pro bono lawyers for all the pro se cases filed in the District.

Since the bulk of FJI’s work is in federal court, there is a considerable amount of written legal pleading and practice work. Law students will be exposed to all phases of federal civil litigation practice, including legal research, drafting legal memos, drafting discovery requests and other legal pleadings, client interviews, visiting clients and witnesses in prison, reviewing and organizing discovery, drafting letters and public records requests, reviewing and responding to letters from incarcerated people and their families seeking assistance, and attending hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and oral arguments as they may occur throughout the internship. Students will receive direct supervision, assignments, direction and feedback from FJI’s attorneys. The attorney supervisors take great care to see that each student receives challenging assignments, constant supervision, and regular feedback. FJI handles cases statewide, so there may be some travel involved.

Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a desire to work in a collaborative environment, and a demonstrated interest in social justice.

At this time, FJI is unable to provide any compensation to their student interns. They do, however, regularly work with students so that they may obtain academic credit and/or outside funding for their work. FJI has qualified as an extern clinical placement by many leading law schools.

Visit here for more information. All interested applicants should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to Jessica Pla. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. No phone calls please. Due to the volume of applications received, they are unable to respond to each one.

The opportunity is posted here.

 

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The City of Chicago’s Law Department Seeks Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Revenue Litigation Division

By on March 15th, 2013

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Revenue Litigation Division

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the posting below. No email applications will be accepted.

The City of Chicago’s Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Revenue Litigation Division. The Revenue Litigation Division handles tax assessments that are litigated in the Department of Administrative Hearings and/or state or federal court; litigates declaratory judgment actions concerning issues such as the enforcement or validity of various taxes, fees and other revenue measures; drafts legislation concerning taxes, fees and other revenue measures; drafts regulations, rulings and opinion letters; and advises other City departments, including the Finance Department and Budget Office, on City ordinances, along with state and federal statutes and constitutional issues.

The Division also litigates property tax disputes, including property tax rate objections and property tax valuation cases before the Board of Review, the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) and the circuit court. In addition, the Division handles a variety of complex commercial litigation matters having revenue implications for the City.

NOTE: Internal applicants currently holding the same title will not be considered for this position.

Qualifications: 

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school in or after 2009 and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Ideal candidates will possess the following: 

  • A grade point average of 3.3 (B+ equivalent) or above;
  • A grade of 3.3 (B+ equivalent) in one or more courses in litigation and/or trial techniques;
  • A grade of 3.3 (B+ equivalent) in legal writing;
  • Participation in law review and/or completion of moot court program;
  • Exceptional research skills;
  • Superior writing and outstanding communication skills;
  • The ability to work well with others;
  • A demonstrated history of taking the initiative;
  • The ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines; and
  • Proven efficiency.

For additional information regarding application process and materials, please visit the website.

NOTE: The application materials must be submitted in person or postmarked on or before April 4, 2013; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 29, 2013 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is April 4, 2013.

 

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Get Free Passes to the Fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation Seminar!

By on March 15th, 2013

Law Student Passes for Upcoming Seminar – Fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation

Sterling would like to offer 5 law students free scholarship-passes to an upcoming seminar as an introduction to their company.

Sterling is a non-profit continuing education company that conducts seminars across the nation. Please visit them online for information on ther company.

Sterling is holding a Fundamentals of Workers’ Compensation seminar in Jacksonville, Florida on April 25, 2013, and 5 law students can obtain free scholarship-passes to this seminar. The students get a day-long overview of a particular aspect of the law, a seminar manual and an opportunity to network with practicing attorneys.

Students who wish to register can call 715-855-0495 or register through the website.

Only current law students may take advantage of these passes and MUST provide their student id number or other proof of enrollment in order to register. All students must be pre-registered; no walk-ins will be allowed.

 

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The University of Michigan Law School’s Office of Career Planning Seeks Attorney Counselor/Judicial Clerkship Adviser

By on March 14th, 2013

The University of Michigan Law School’s Office of Career Planning is seeking an Attorney Counselor/Judicial Clerkship Adviser, who will report to the Assistant Dean for Career Planning, and who will work closely with law students and law alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Counsel law students and alumni regarding professional career opportunities, job search strategies and interviewing, with an emphasis on judicial clerkships;
  • Work closely with faculty clerkship adviser;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of career planning and placement programs, activities and materials for law students and alumni, particularly regarding judicial clerkships;
  • Assist students and alumni with other career planning and job searching;
  • Represent the LawSchool at professional conferences;
  • Enhance and maintain relationships with legal employers.

Requirements:

  • Necessary requirements include a graduate degree and extensive knowledge of the legal profession or an equivalent combination of education and experience; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as a team.
  • A J.D. and prior experience as a federal law clerk are strongly preferred; other legal experience desired; previous experience with career services/students services helpful.

If interested, please email your resume and a cover letter that describes how your experience meets the job requirements to Robin Kaplan.

 

 

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University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program With Concentration In Clinical Education, Social Justice, and Systems Change

By on March 14th, 2013

U.D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law—well known for its leadership in clinical legal education and for its public interest mission—is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities in the following clinics:

Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic; Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth; and Housing and Consumer Law Clinic:

The two-year LL.M. program includes coursework in clinical pedagogy, public interest law, and systems change. LL.M. candidates will work under the supervision of the Law School’s experienced faculty to supervise and teach J.D. students enrolled in the clinics.

By the end of the second academic year, each LL.M. candidate will produce a culminating project in the form of a scholarly work of publishable quality or project designed to impact systems change.

LL.M. candidates will receive a stipend of $49,667, plus health benefits.

The program will begin on August 1, 2013.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

See admissions details below.

Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic; and Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth:

Clinic faculty and law students represent children and parents/guardians primarily in special education matters, with a focus on children with unmet special education needs who are facing school discipline, delinquency, or criminal sanctions. The Institute engages in system reform projects aimed at reversing the school-to-prison pipeline.

Candidates should be a member of the DC Bar, or eligible to waive in. At least two years of experience representing children charged in delinquency matters preferred. Experience handling school discipline and special education matters is desirable.

Housing and Consumer Law Clinic:

Clinic faculty and law students represent individuals and small groups in affirmative habitability actions, illegal rent increase, eviction, predatory loan, foreclosure and fair housing matters. The Clinic also handles cases on behalf of consumers against merchants, and homeowners against contractors in disputes involving sales and services.

Candidates must be a member of the DC Bar and have a minimum of two years relevant practice experience.

Admissions Process:

Please submit the following:

  • A response to the following questions in no more than 1,000 words (two pages): In your area of concentration, what systemic problems have you identified? How do you envision using the law to transform the system?
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample
  • Law School Transcript (official)
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons with personal knowledge of your capabilities and commitment to social justice.

Please send materials, except transcript, via email. Please enter LL.M. Application in the subject line.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

 

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The NAWL-PRUDENTIAL 2013 Summer Internship Program

By on March 13th, 2013

The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) is pleased to partner with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity to a highly-motivated, first-year law school student. Through this partnership, NAWL will select a student to join the 2013 Summer Law Intern Class at Prudential for an 10-week internship at Prudential’s office in Newark, New   Jersey. A stipend of approximately $10,000 will be provided to the intern for the length of the internship.

All materials must be received by 12:00 PM CST on Friday, March 29, 2013.

About NAWL and Prudential: Founded over 100 years ago, NAWL is the leading voluntary organization devoted to the interests of women lawyers and women’s legal rights. NAWL has members in all 50 states and engages in numerous programs and activities to advance its mission.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company’s well‐known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential’s businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement‐related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

Internship Responsibilities: The summer intern will have the opportunity to work with attorneys who support the broad reach of the Prudential businesses. The summer intern will also participate in the Summer Intern Training Program, which includes programs presented by Prudential attorneys that highlight different areas of the business and the legal departments. As an intern, you will be paired with an attorney who will serve as a mentor during the program and will provide guidance on projects. You may also have an opportunity to practice interviewing skills, prepare presentations and shadow attorneys on various projects. The summer internship will run between Monday, June 3, 2013 and ends Friday, August 9, 2013. The summer intern will be paid a stipend of approximately $10,000, which shall accrue and be paid on an hourly basis. Interns will be responsible for their own summer travel and housing. Prudential does not hire interns for part time or full time employment after the summer.

For additional information on qualifications, how to apply, etc., please click here.

 

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City of Chicago Seeks Attorneys for Torts Division and Constitutional/Commecial Litigation Division

By on March 13th, 2013

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions. No email applications will be accepted.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #1

DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Torts Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit

The City of Chicago’s Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit. The Workers’ Compensation Unit represents the City of Chicago as a respondent in personal injury claims filed by employees. The work includes investigating claims, reviewing medical records including independent medical examinations, defending the City in hearings and trials before arbitrators at the Illinois Industrial Commission, writing motions and draft opinions (including legal research) in support of the City’s positions, covering the assignment call at the Commission, and negotiating and completing contracts for payment. The Workers’ Compensation Unit provides an excellent opportunity to develop litigation, negotiation, and writing and trial skills.

Qualifications: 

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school in or before June 2012 and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Ideal candidates will possess the following: 

  • A class rank in the top 40% of his or her graduating class;
  • The ability to take initiative as demonstrated by past achievements and leadership;
  • Exceptional research and writing skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and control workflow deadlines;
  • Experience in workers’ compensation litigation;
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to work well with others.

NOTE: The application materials must be submitted in person or postmarked on or before March 29, 2013; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 25, 2013 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is March 29, 2013.

For additional information regarding application materials, etc., please visit the website. 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #2

DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division. The Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division represents the City and City officials in a broad range of constitutional and commercial matters in both federal and state courts, specializing in cases raising complex and novel legal issues. The Division also provides pre-litigation counseling to many City departments. Attorneys in the Division litigate constitutional challenges to the City’s ordinances and actions, including First Amendment claims involving speech and religion, Second Amendment claims involving gun control measures, as well as due process and equal protection claims relating to civil rights. The Division is also active in litigating commercial matters involving a broad range of legal and factual areas, including land use litigation, construction law, securities law, trademark law, and government procurement law involving bid challenges and basic contract disputes. Many of the Division’s commercial matters involve working with other City departments and client representatives from those departments. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will work on a broad range of issues under the general supervision of the Division Deputy and Chief.

Qualifications: 

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school in or after 2005 but before 2011, and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

  • Previous litigation experience in state or federal court in one or more of the following areas: assisting in jury or bench trials, taking or defending depositions, drafting substantive motions, or arguing motions in court.
  • Superior academic achievement as shown by measures such as grade point average, class rank, honors, or participation in at least one of the following activities in law school: law review; law journal; moot court; clinical experience; or judicial externship or internship.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex issues.
  • Ability to articulate factual and legal arguments in a persuasive manner both in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to show initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • Ability to organize, and to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work well with colleagues and supervisors and the ability to work well with client department representatives.
  • Commitment to public service.

NOTE: The foregoing materials must be submitted in person or postmarked on or before April 2, 2013; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 27, 2013 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is April 2, 2013.

For additional information regarding application materials, etc., please visit the website.

 

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The James E. Rogers College of Law is Hiring a Fellow for its Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program

By on March 13th, 2013

The James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, is hiring a fellow for its Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program to begin August 2013. The position is open to recent law graduates with up to three years of practice experience. 3Ls with relevant experience and qualifications will also be considered. The position is for one year, with the possibility of a second year renewal.

The Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program Fellowship is a program at the Rogers College of Law that generates immigration policy research, expands opportunities for students to gain exposure to immigration issues, encourages the interdisciplinary engagement with immigration issues, and provides services to immigrants in Southern Arizona. The Program serves as an umbrella for all the law school’s immigration-related offerings, including its Immigration Law Clinic, doctrinal courses, internships, and opportunities to undertake supervised research on immigration issues. The current areas of research focus for the Bacon Program are immigration detention and immigrant workers’ rights.

The Bacon Fellowship has three major components:

1. The Fellow has primary responsibility for the Tucson Immigrant Workers’ Project, a component of the Bacon Program that advocates for the rights of low-wage immigrant workers through direct service, public policy research, and community education and outreach. The Project primarily serves immigrant women in an effort to address their particular vulnerability to workplace abuse. Responsibilities of the Fellow will include:

  • Supervision of law students conducting intakes, providing follow up advocacy, and in some cases, providing legal representation to low-wage workers in labor/employment matters;
  • Continued development of relationships with community partners, including regular outreach presentations throughout the city and region;
  • Development and implementation (with Program Director) of pilot litigation project.

2. The Fellow assists with the other components of the Immigration Law Clinic:

  • Supervision of law students preparing affirmative applications for immigration benefits, such as U visas, and/or possibly removal defense;
  • Participation in the classroom component of the Immigration Law Clinic and teaching selected classroom sessions.

3. The Fellow will design and implement an immigration policy research project. In 2013-2014, the Fellow’s topic will likely focus on immigrant workers, in order to build on the research previously conducted on working conditions for low-wage immigrant women workers in Tucson. The Fellow will take a lead role in developing the topic and scope of the project, in consultation with the Program Director and with input from community and national advocacy partners.

Qualifications:

· Proficiency in Spanish (fluency preferred). NOTE: Please do not apply if you do not speak Spanish. This is a requirement for the fellowship that cannot be waived.

· Experience working with low-wage workers, immigrants, refugees, victims of trauma and/or incarcerated populations.

· Familiarity with immigration and/or employment law.

· Strong communication skills, with particular sensitivity to cultural differences.

· Experience working in interdisciplinary settings with minimal direct supervision.

· Willingness to work irregular hours (some nights and weekends).

Salary: $44,000 plus benefits through the University of Arizona.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to Nina Rabin by no later than April 5, 2013. Follow-up interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to send in materials as soon as possible.

 

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Florida Law Student Needs Housing in Miami for the Summer 2013

By on March 11th, 2013

From time to time, the CDO receives requests from Miami Law students or students elsewhere seeking to sublet their apartment and/or sublease another apartment over the summer. Below is detailed information about a Florida law student interested in housing in the Miami area.

A Florida based law student seeking to sublet a one-bedroom or studio apartment in the downtown Miami/Brickell area this summer, from approximately May 20th through the end of July 2013.

She also has offered to assist UM Law students who are interested in renting/leasing in the Gainesville area.

Please contact the CDO to be put in touch with this individual.

 

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REMINDER! 2013 PILnet Fellowship Application Deadline is Monday, 25 March 2013

By on March 11th, 2013

Applications for the 2013 PILnet Fellowship are invited from candidates in Brazil, China, the Middle East and North Africa region, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Southeast Asia.

PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law is pleased to invite applications for the PILnet Fellowship for 2013-2014. PILnet will select lawyers from Brazil, China, the Middle East and North Africa region (especially Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia), Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, and Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam) for eight months of study and practical experience in New York City. The program, now in its sixteenth year, targets future leaders in various fields of public interest advocacy.

During their eight months in the U.S., PILnet Fellows will develop a project designed to further the rule of law in their home countries. The Fellowship begins with a semester of study at Columbia University School of Law and a series of professional development trainings. In the spring, the PILnet Fellows will participate in study visits to various cities in the US and Europe, as well as two-month internships at New York-based public interest law organizations. At the end of the program, the Fellows will return to their home countries ready to implement the rule of law projects they developed during their Fellowships. PILnet will cover the cost of a round-trip coach airfare to the U.S., housing in New York City, a monthly stipend, and emergency medical insurance. Selected candidates for the Fellowship are required to sign an agreement to the terms of the program, stating that they will complete it in full.

Submission of application materials via e-mail is strongly encouraged, though printed materials may also be submitted via regular mail to the address on the application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If an application is submitted without one of the required components, it will be disqualified unless the applicant can justify why s/he cannot obtain the required information.

The DEADLINE for receiving applications at PILnet is Monday, 25 March 2013.

Please submit your questions and applications to Erin Carll, Program Coordinator.

For details about application instructions, selection criteria, etc., please visit the website.