Posted by Laura Hosid at 1:38 PM - Categories: Interviewing | Early Interview Week (EIW) | 2L/3E
Check out the following article in the New York Law Journal, written by the Legal Recruiting Manager in the New York office of DLA Piper.
A Step-by-Step Interview Guide for Law Students
Robert F Kennedy Center for Human Rights , DC announces the new Donald M. Wilson Fellowships for new law graduates.
Donald M. Wilson and his family have recognized the need for greater support for recent graduates who wish to devote their professional lives to public service and have generously endowed the Fellowship program at the RFK Center. In 2011, the Donald M. Wilson Fellowship will provide invaluable training and experience for a recent law school graduate preparing for a career in human rights.
Posted by Lauren Dubin at 10:46 AM - Categories: Public Interest | Post-Graduate Fellowships | Hot Jobs
Posted by Laura Hosid at 11:33 AM - Categories: Law Firms | OCS / OPICS Programs | 2L/3E | 3L/4E
For more information about the GRIP programs, please click here for an earlier post.
How to find a sponsor for a Project Fellowship (e.g. Skadden, Equal Justice Works, SOROS, Independence Foundation)
Approaching potential sponsors can be intimidating for many students, but it doesn’t have to be. Most organizations are very receptive to inquiries, and many will jump at the chance to sponsor a fellow. The task is often easier and more fruitful, however, if you have a contact at a particular organization. OPICS advisors, Georgetown alumni, current and prior employers, and prior fellowship recipients can help you identify people at various organizations. You can also find potential hosts through employer databases, such as PSLawNet.org or city bar association lists of local employers (e.g. DC Bar Directory of Legal Service Providers).
Writing, phoning, or e-mailing are all acceptable ways of contacting organizations. Address your inquiry to a specific person if possible, but a general inquiry is also acceptable when you do not have a contact name. A written inquiry should be formatted much like a cover letter, expressing your interest in the organization as a potential fellowship sponsor and your desire to speak with someone about any potential fellowship opportunities. Include some general project proposal ideas that relate to the work of the organization, and describe your relevant experience and skills. Follow up the inquiry within two weeks if you don't hear from the organization.
In addition, make sure to check Symplicity and PSLawNet frequently for job postings from organizations seeking to sponsor candidates. Click below for a list of selected employers that are currently advertising to sponsor candidates for 2012 project fellowships. Use this list as a tool and always remember that the advisors in OPICS are available throughout the summer to help you with all aspects of the Fellowship application process.
Posted by Lauren Dubin at 10:48 AM - Categories: Public Interest | Post-Graduate Fellowships | 3L/4E
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Posted by Laura Hosid at 3:11 PM - Categories: OCS / OPICS Programs | 3L/4E | Off-campus programs
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Posted by Laura Hosid at 10:41 AM - Categories: Legal News | Alternative Careers | All class years
Legal Groups Publish Guide to Becoming a Judge
The BLT: Blog of Legal Times, June 1, 2011
"Frustrated by the lack of centralized information on the process for becoming a federal judge, a coalition of legal groups has created its own booklet about the process. With an electronic version and an initial printing of 10,000 copies, the legal groups are planning to distribute the booklet to law schools and young lawyers. The booklet explains the mechanics of the White House nomination process and the rigors of Senate confirmation, and it lays out the varied paths taken by six federal judges."
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