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Applications Now Being Accepted for the White House Internship Program for Spring 2012

By on August 9th, 2011

The application period for the Spring 2012 White House Internship Program is now open. Applicants have until September 11, 2011 to apply for a Spring 2012 White House Internship. Please read instructions below and refer to the FAQ page for additional explanations.

Am I eligible to apply for a White House Internship?

All White House Internship Program participants must be:

  • United States citizens
  • At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university 

OR

  • A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time over the past two years

Am I available for the Spring 2012 internship program?

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program:

  • The spring internship term runs from January 17, 2012 – May 4, 2012
  • Please visit the FAQ page for questions regarding quarter systems
  • The White House internship program is an unpaid program
  • The White House internship program is a full-time program
  • Interns will be expected to work from approximately 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday
  • Hours may vary by office

Do I have all my application materials?

A completed packet includes:

  • Two Essays: Each answer should be between 300-500 words in length
  • Current Resume: Your resume should not exceed one page
  • Three Letters of Recommendation 

How do I submit my application correctly?

All application materials must be submitted online.

The application for the Spring 2012 White House Internship will be posted from May 9, 2011 – September 11, 2011. All Spring 2012 White House Internship application materials MUST be submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59 p.m. EDT September 11, 2011.

When an applicant enters a recommender’s email address into the application, the recommender will be sent an email with instructions on how to submit a recommendation for the applicant.

When a letter of recommendation has been successfully submitted, both the applicant and the recommender will receive an email confirmation with the name of the recommender who has submitted a letter on the applicant’s behalf.

For additional information, please visit the website.

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ACLU Fellowship Opportunities

By on August 8th, 2011

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU is now offering the following Legal Fellowship Career opportunities for law students and graduates:

  • 2012 Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship
  • 2012 William J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship
  • 2012 National Security Fellowship

Please see below:

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MARVIN M. KARPATKIN FELLOWSHIP [LGLF-06/45]
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation- Racial Justice Program, NY

The Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU National office in New York City invites applications for the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship, which will last for a one year period beginning in September 2012. For additional information, please visit the website.   

 FALL 2012 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
William J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, NY

The Speech, Privacy and Technology Project of the National office in New York City invites applications for the William J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship, which will last for a one year period beginning in September 2012. For additional information, please visit the website.   

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
National Security Fellowship [LGLF-52]-NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation-National Security Project, NY

The National Security Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City is seeking applicants for the National Security Fellowship, which will last for a one year period beginning in September 2012. For additional information, please visit the website.  

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Apply to the AFL-CIO Fellowship Program

By on August 5th, 2011

The Legal Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (“AFL-CIO”) is offering a one-year fellowship beginning in September 2012. The fellowship offers an excellent opportunity for recent law school graduates to work with experienced union-side lawyers on a wide variety of issues.

The AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 55 national and international unions which represent 12.2 million working women and men in the United States. The AFL-CIO works on a variety of fronts to improve the lives of working families, to secure social and economic justice in the United States, and to protect the interests of working people in the global economy. The AFL-CIO and its affiliates have been instrumental not only in negotiating good pay and benefits for union members, but also in the enactment and enforcement of laws that protect important rights for all workers, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The Legal Department works on a wide range of litigation, policy, regulatory and legislative matters, and assists with organizing campaigns, corporate governance issues, and other AFL-CIO initiatives. The Legal Department also administers the Lawyers Coordinating Committee, a national organization of union-side attorneys, which issues various publications and holds educational conferences on a regular basis. 

The AFL-CIO Fellow will work with lawyers in the AFL-CIO Legal Department and with other union lawyers around the country on a wide range of activities. The Fellow will assist experienced lawyers working on cases and regulatory matters that affect the labor movement and the rights of workers. The AFL-CIO’s litigation caseload includes cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, the NLRB and a small number of state appellate suits.

In addition, the AFL-CIO Legal Department frequently presents the views of the labor movement on federal regulatory initiatives affecting workers. Whenever possible, the Fellow will be given the opportunity to participate in meetings with union lawyers and to attend oral arguments. The AFL-CIO Fellow will also participate in Lawyers Coordinating Committee activities, including preparation for attorney conferences, outreach to new labor lawyers and law students, and regular opportunities to attend LCC meetings and conferences.

The fellowship salary is in the range of $55,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. Benefits include excellent medical and dental insurance plus paid vacation. Recent law graduates, judicial clerks and third-year law students are welcome to apply. Applicants should have excellent legal research and writing skills and enjoy legal research and appellate work. Applicants should also have a commitment to workers’ rights and a desire to practice union-side labor law. The AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

To Apply: Applicants should mail a cover letter explaining their interest in the fellowship, a current resume, a transcript, a short writing sample, a letter of reference and a list of two additional references to the AFL-CIO’s Office of the General Counsel ATTN: Fellowship Position, 815 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006.

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Deutsche Bank Seeks Global Markets Associate

By on August 5th, 2011

Deutsche Bank Seeks Global Markets Associate – Requisition # – 38170 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and negotiating the following New York law agreements and contracts: ISDA Master Agreements (including Schedules and Credit Support Annexes thereto), US Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Master Netting Agreements, Fixed Income Prime Broker Agreements, FX Prime Brokerage Agreements, Equity Prime Brokerage Agreements, Futures and Options Agreements, Cash Trading Agreements, Give-Up Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Clearing Documentation, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Custodial Agreements, Security Agreements and any other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments
  • Reviewing and advising on standard industry netting opinions
  • Assisting with the production of standard forms and templates
  • Providing transactional support and management
  • Assisting in special projects such as contract review and contract abstractions
  • Liaising and coordinating with the Legal, Risk & Capital Division of bank and other internal departments as necessary.

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 1 to 3 years experience with a law firm, bank, or in-house corporate background with a focus in Contract drafting and negotiation, preferably within the investment banking or financial services industry working with some or all of the contracts listed above. Experience in capital markets and experience working with hedge funds and investment managers would be valuable
  • The candidate would ideally have strong analytical skills, good legal drafting ability, be detail oriented, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work under time pressure and with a high volume of work

Candidates should be directed to apply online and reference the appropriate requisition number (38170).

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Deutsche Bank is Seeking Global Markets Lawyer

By on August 4th, 2011

Global Markets Lawyer – AVP – Requisition # – 34276

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and negotiating the following New York law agreements and contracts: ISDA Master Agreements (including Schedules and Credit Support Annexes thereto), US Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Master Netting Agreements, Fixed Income Prime Broker Agreements, FX Prime Brokerage Agreements, Equity Prime Brokerage Agreements, Futures and Options Agreements, Cash Trading Agreements, Give-Up Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Clearing Documentation, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Custodial Agreements, Security Agreements and any other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments
  • Reviewing and advising on standard industry netting opinions
  • Assisting with the production of standard forms and templates
  • Providing transactional support and management
  • Assisting in special projects such as contract review and contract abstractions
  • Liaising and coordinating with the Legal, Risk & Capital Division of bank and other internal departments as necessary.

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 1 to 3 years experience with a law firm, bank, or in-house corporate background with a focus in Contract drafting and negotiation, preferably within the investment banking or financial services industry working with some or all of the contracts listed above
  • Experience in capital markets and experience working with hedge funds and investment managers would be valuable
  • The candidate would ideally have strong analytical skills, good legal drafting ability, be detail oriented, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work under time pressure and with a high volume of work

Candidates should apply online and reference the appropriate requisition number (34276) when applying to the position.

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The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section and the Dade County Bar Association’s Business Law Committee Present: Demystifying the Securities Laws: A Practitioners Approach to Getting the Deal Done, Part 7-B

By on August 3rd, 2011

The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section and the Dade County Bar Association’s Business Law Committee present “Demystifying the Securities Laws: A Practitioners Approach to Getting the Deal Done,” Part 7-B. This event will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. The 1.0 hour Florida CLE will be presented by Alan H. Aronson of Akerman Senterfitt. You may attend this event either in person or by telephone conferencing. 

For those attending in person, the session will be held at:

Akerman Senterfitt
One SE Third Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131

Dial-in instructions will be e-mailed to all telephone participants. Please mute your line for the duration of the call, unless you wish to speak or ask a question.

Lunch will be served to those that RSVP in advance courtesy of LexisNexis.  

Law students are encouraged to participate in this event.

Space is limited. Please RSVP (and indicate whether participating in person or telephonically) by August 18, 2011.

 

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The Diplomacy Fellows Program Opens on August 10, 2011

By on August 3rd, 2011

The U.S. Department of State’s 2011 Diplomacy Fellows Program will open on Wednesday, August 10. The online application link will be available on August 10th when the vacancy announcement is posted. The deadline to submit completed applications is 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 26, 2011. Any applications received after that date will be disqualified.

Visit the Diplomacy Fellows Page for more information, eligibility and to subscribe to receive email updates. Please note that the Diplomacy Fellows Program is open only to those who have participated in one of the approved programs listed on the site.

 

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Department of Homeland Security General Counsel’s Summer Law Intern Program

By on August 3rd, 2011

About the Summer Law Intern Program

The Summer Law Intern Program is a competitive program for compensated positions in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) headquarters located in Washington D.C.  Summer Law Interns may expect to be assigned positions which offer both valuable experience and substantial individual responsibility.  Successful candidates will be afforded the opportunity to work in the different legal divisions within OGC headquarters, including Immigration, Regulatory Affairs, Operations and Enforcement, Legal Counsel, General Law, Technology Programs, National Protection and Programs, and Intelligence.  They may interact with clients, attend legislative hearings, and meet with attorneys and representatives from other agencies over the course of the summer.

The Summer Law Intern Program also includes an extensive orientation on the operating divisions of DHS and the federal government in Washington D.C., including visits to the U.S. Coast Guard Washington Air Station, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Forensic Document Laboratory, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspections facility at Dulles International Airport.   

Eligibility:

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in DHS’s Summer Legal Intern Program.

The Summer Law Intern Program is open to second-year law students, as well as third-year law students in four-year programs.  DHS OGC also will consider eligible first-year law students starting December 1, 2011, contingent upon available vacancies.

DHS selects candidates based on multiple factors including:

  • Academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher or Top 1/3 of the class preferred);
  • Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills; and
  • Demonstrated involvement in activities beyond required coursework is encouraged.

 Application Process and Deadlines:

  Interested 2Ls (or 3Ls in four-year programs) should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to OGCStaffing@dhs.gov starting August 15, 2011.  The application period closes on October 1, 2011.   

 OGC may also consider applications from ILs depending upon remaining vacancies.  Interested 1Ls are not eligible to apply until December 1, 2011.  The application period for 1Ls will close on December 16, 2011.

OGC will make its hiring decisions between December 2011 and January 2012 for 2L and 3L candidates; decisions on 1L candidates would be made in late January or early February.  Subject to budgetary or security clearance issues individuals selected for the Summer Law Intern Program can expect to commence employment with DHS after Memorial Day following the completion of their spring semester.

Additional questions should be addressed to Craig.Raynsford1@dhs.gov, Legal Advisor, Office of the General Counsel or at 202-447-3303.

 

 

 

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Public Notice of Vacancy for United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida

By on August 3rd, 2011

 There is currently a vacancy in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Please note the following details:

Position: United States Magistrate Judge
Location: Miami, FL
Accepting Applications: August 2, 2011, through August 31, 2011

Please see the full notice and application on the District Court Internet site.

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The Young Lawyers Division Fellowship Program

By on August 3rd, 2011

The Section of Labor & Employment Law is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its Young Lawyers Division Fellowship Program. This program is designed to give young lawyers who are Section members the opportunity to become familiar with and actively involved in the Section.

Highlights of this program are as follows:

  • A two-year Fellowship term with the Section of Labor & Employment Law;
  •  Participants will be assigned to a substantive committee within the Section;
  •  Participants will be expected to attend the midyear meetings for the committee on which the individual is placed;
  •  In addition to waiver of the registration fee, participants will be funded by the Section for the midyear meetings as follows:

             –Airfare in compliance with Section policy;
             –Parking and ground transportation to and from the airport up to $50 total;
             –The conference rate for a single hotel room for the duration of the midwinter/midyear committee meeting.

Completed applications by interested individuals must be postmarked no later than August 31, 2011. The application may be emailed to the Section office or mailed to following address:

American Bar Association
Section of Labor & Employment Law
321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654