{"id":545,"date":"2009-11-02T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2009-11-02T18:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=545"},"modified":"2010-08-13T14:08:34","modified_gmt":"2010-08-13T17:08:34","slug":"department-of-homeland-security-honors-fellowship-apply-by-wednesday-november-4th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdo.law.miami.edu\/?p=545","title":{"rendered":"Department of Homeland Security Honors Fellowship &#8211; Apply by Wednesday, November 4th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Would you like to be a part of an exceptional team of bright professionals who are dedicated to protecting our nation?\u00a0 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to hire a handful of students from the nation\u2019s best graduate programs.\u00a0 Those selected to join the department will have a unique opportunity to put their academic achievements, intellect and professional experience to use during a critical time in American history.\u00a0 As honors fellows, you will 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