Category: 1L/1E/2E

Hot Job: Summer 2013 Program Assistant -- Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program

The Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (WLPPFP) is looking for a full time Summer Program/Research Assistant, with the possibility of continuing part time during the academic year.  This is a great opportunity to interact with key women’s rights attorneys and organizations within the DC area, as well as accomplished lawyers from Africa.  Duties include a variety of administrative support tasks, drafting newsletter articles, updating the website, outreach to WLPPFP alumni, drafting project proposals, planning fellowship events, assisting incoming Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellows and other responsibilities.

For additional information regarding the WLPPFP, please visit our website at: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/wlppfp/.

Click the above link for additional information and application instructions.

High level organization, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task is a must.  Interest in women’s issues and/or international human rights is a plus.  Applicants must be current Georgetown Law students. May 2013 graduates are not eligible. For more information or to apply please contact Jill Morrison, Executive Director, morrisjc@law.georgetown.edu.  Applications (please email your resume and cover letter) are due Friday, May 24th.

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 3:12 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

2013 Summer Seeker Survey

Still looking for a summer internship?  Please let OPICS & OCS know!

If you are still seeking a placement for your summer internship, please fill out the 2013 Summer Seeker Survey and let us know.  Counselors often get requests for interns interested in specific areas of law or geographic locations and we would like to keep you in mind.  As always, keep an eye on Symplicity and PSDJ.org for opportunities.

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Posted by Ruby Sheikh at 3:23 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E

HOT JOB - Paid summer law clerk position for hospital association

Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access (SNHPA) seeks a law student to work as a paid law clerk during summer 2013, and possibly beyond, on issues related to providing pharmaceutical care at hospitals serving large numbers of low income and uninsured patients.

For more information and to apply, see Symplicity Job Posting ID# 28633.

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Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 11:33 AM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

Hot Job: Summer/Academic Year Internship with the Federal Judges Association

The Federal Judges Association is seeking a summer/academic year intern. Note: this internship is open to rising 2L or 3L students only. Please click above for more information. 

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Posted by Ruby Sheikh at 3:06 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs | Judicial Internships

Hot Job for Fall: DOJ, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices

Fall 2013 Law Student Internship with DOJ, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices

We are a small office in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. We enforce a federal statute that protects U.S. citizens and work-authorized non-citizens from immigration-related employment discrimination. We are looking to select law student interns for the fall 2013 semester to work alongside our attorneys and equal opportunity specialists. The position involves assisting our staff in litigation and investigating allegations of discrimination, such as conducting legal research, reviewing documents, compiling data, drafting letters, preparing legal memoranda, and sitting in on and/or conducting witness interviews, as well as policy-related work, such as preparing comments on proposed regulations and draft legislation, and attending interagency meetings. The position is unpaid and we prefer that the student work for a duration of at least 10 weeks. Our ideal candidate has strong research, writing and communication skills as well as an interest in learning. Demonstrated interest or experience in immigration or employment discrimination a plus but not required. Positions with the Department of Justice are open to U.S. citizens only.

Click on the above link for application instructions.

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 4:04 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Government | Hot Jobs | Internships / Externships

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Hot Job! Summer 2013 Judicial Internship in the US District Court for DC

A summer internship is available in the chambers of the Honorable Rudolph Contreras, United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.

Summer interns do significant research and writing, have the opportunity to observe proceedings throughout the courthouse, and work closely with the judge's law clerks. 

Click above for application instructions.

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 8:46 AM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | 2L/3E | Hot Jobs

Rising 2Ls: Do I Have To? EIW, Journal, Clinics, Externships, Classes, and More! - Thursday, 4/18

Do I Have To?
EIW, Journal, Clinics, Externships,
Classes, and More!
Thursday, 4/18 at 5:45 pm in Hotung 1000

Join us for a candid discussion with current 2Ls and 3Ls, to examine the
upcoming career and academic decisions facing rising 2Ls.

• Should I join a journal or use that time/energy elsewhere?

• Why does it feel like everybody is planning to participate in Early Interview Week?

• Is it okay for me to participate in Early Interview Week if my long term goal is to work in the public sector?

• What public interest opportunities are out there for me?

• How do I decide which courses should I consider?

• Should I do an externship or internship?

We will not provide “yes” and “no” answers, but will explore what should go into your decision-making on these important issues.

Questions? Contact OPICS at opics@law.georgetown.edu or stop by our office, McDonough 212.

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Posted by Lauren Dubin at 12:08 PM - Categories: 1L/1E/2E | OCS / OPICS Programs