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Most legal employers are reputable and reliable, but the Career Development Office is not in a position to guarantee the professional standing of individual law firms, attorneys, companies or other employers posting position notices. Applicants should research potential employers as part of the job search process.

Many local firms that hire clerks do not post openings and clerk positions locally are most often found by talking with your fellow students or by talking with attorneys in the area. Please come by and speak with Asst. Dean Tracy Gonzalez or Andrea Mazza Follett regarding strategies for conducting your job search.

Paid Positions

NOTE: 3L Students seeking post-graduate employment opportunities should see the following sections:

Entry level career opportunities for alumni in Missouri
Entry level career opportunities for alumni outside Missouri

Employers who will consider new law graduates will be specifically noted

  • 11/5/09: Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs (OJP) seeks a Grants and Program Support Intern, GS-0301-05/07/09 (Announcement # JP-10-014-SUM). This position is in Washington, DC. Salary range: $15.94-24.15. The mission of the OJP is to increase public safety and improve the fair administration of justice across America through innovative leadership and programs. Since 1984, OJP has provided federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims. Through the programs developed and funded by its bureaus and offices, OJP works to form partnerships among federal, state, tribal nations and local government officials to control drug abuse and trafficking; reduce and prevent crime; rehabilitate neighborhoods; improve the administration of justice in America; meet the needs of crime victims; and address problems such as gang violence, prison crowding, juvenile crime, and white-collar crime. While engaging in professional development and experiential learning activities, interns will have an opportunity to research and analyze statistical data that support project recommendations for grant services. Additionally, participants in the OJP Summer Intern program will engage in experiential learning and summer enrichment seminars hosted on a weekly basis. The summer enrichment seminars provide the interns with a broad breadth of understanding of the activities of the federal city (e.g. tours of the Supreme Court, Congress and other federal buildings/monuments); enhance familiarity with OJP and other components within the Department of Justice; and educate them on OJP partner agencies. Activities will include lecture series, tours, conference participation and discussion groups on current topics related to criminal justice and public service. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.avuecentral.com:443/casting/aiportal/control/fromUSAJobs?referenceCode=RJQGV. Application deadline: November 17, 2009. Questions may be directed to Wanakee Carrington, (202) 616-8105, Wanakee.Carrington@usdoj.gov
  • 11/4/09: The American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law sponsors a summer fellowship program, named the Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project, honoring the memory of the late Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Each of the 20 selected 1L and 2L students will serve for a minimum of 8 weeks in the consumer protection department of one of the participating State Attorneys General during the summer of 2010 (participating states include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia). Each selected student will receive a $5,000 stipend for the summer (administered through the offices of the state attorneys general and subject to certain federal taxes). The program also offers a supplemental housing/travel allowance of up to $2,000 for those students who are not living at home for the summer (administered through the ABA). This supplemental allowance will not be considered until after Fellows have been selected. The application period is November 15, 2009-February 5, 2010. Applications will not be accepted beyond the February 5, 2010 deadline. Students must submit: 1) application form (available at www.abanet.org/antitrust); 2) resume; 3) writing sample; 4) statement of interest; and 5) copy of unofficial transcript. Applications will be accepted by mail or fax at the Section of Antitrust Law, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598; (312) 988-5637 (fax); or by email, antitrust@abanet.org. Questions about the Steiger Fellowship Project can be directed to Deborah Douglas at (312) 988-5606 or douglasd@staff.abanet.org.
  • 11/3/09: Beem Patent Law Firm, located in downtown Chicago, seeks summer associates for entrepreneurial, dynamic practice of patent law and litigation. Beem Patent Law Firm offers great opportunities for professional development, including extensive training, peer support, and mentoring in a small firm environment. If interested in applying to Beem Patent Law Firm, please submit resume through the website, http://www.beemlaw.com/careers
  • 11/3/09: Court of Appeals of Indiana seeks clerks: Each judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana employs up to 3 judicial law clerks; one is usually a senior law clerk with several years of experience. Clerks perform a variety of tasks, from conducting legal research to drafting memoranda, bench briefs, and case synopses. Court of Appeals clerkships are a rewarding way to participate in the life of the Court and to learn about and gain experience in appellate practice in Indiana. These positions are in Indianapolis. Each Court of Appeals judge makes his/her own decisions on hiring law clerks. Typically, applications for judicial clerkship include the following materials: 1) cover letter; 2) biographical resume; 3) transcript of grades achieved in law school, including, if available, information about class standing; 4) copy of any relevant scholarly writing; 5) at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom the student has studied or a letter of recommendation from a clerkship committee, or both. Letters of recommendation may be sent separately from the letter of application; and 6) statement of when the applicant will be available for a personal interview in Indianapolis. Applicants who wish to apply to any member of the court may forward their applications to the Court Administrator. Applicants who wish to apply to an individual judge may do so by mailing one copy of an application to the judge's address. The addresses for the court administrator and the individual judges can be found at: http://www.in.gov/judiciary/appeals/jobs.html. Application deadline: November 29, 2009.
  • 10/30/09: The Office of the Appellate Defender (OAD) is a non-profit indigent criminal defense organization of 18 lawyers devoted to providing high-quality, client-centered representation to indigent defendants primarily in criminal appeals in state court and collateral proceedings in state and federal court. OAD is a unique hybrid—part law firm, part training program—that has built a national reputation for attracting outstanding lawyers and finding innovative and economical ways to serve its indigent clients. OAD offers 2-year staff attorney positions, with a possibility for a third year, to lawyers who have demonstrated top-level skills in legal research and writing, as well as a commitment to providing legal services to the indigent. The office attracts attorneys who have clerked in state and federal courts, attorney with non-judicial post-graduate experience, and law graduates straight out of law school. Salary for OAD staff attorneys is based on years of experience, and it currently starts at $50,000 for law graduates. Strong preference will be given to applications received by December 15; applications received after that date may not be considered. Submit 1) cover letter that details applicant’s interest in OAD and skills/experience that make the applicant a strong candidate; 2) resume; 3) writing sample by mail only to Carolyn Wilson, Administrative Specialist, Office of the Appellate Defender, 11 Park Place, Suite 1601, New York, NY 10007. For more information, visit www.appellatedefender.org
  • 10/30/09: The Cleveland Clinic, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center, invites applications to the Cleveland Fellowship in Advanced Bioethics. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in Bioethics from Case Western Reserve University, comprehensive clinical ethics consultation experience, and research experience as part of this 2-year fellowship. Applications will be considered from professionals with terminal post-graduate degrees in medicine, philosophy, nursing, social work, religious studies, law, or other fields related to the practice of clinical and academic bioethics. The next fellowship class begins July 1, 2010. The fellowship offers a $40,000 stipend, plus benefits. Application deadline: December 15, 2009. Further information and application guidelines are available at www.clevelandclinic.org/bioethics or email adamsm@ccf.org
  • 10/27/09: Columbia law firm seeks 2L or 3L clerk. Interested students should have strong research skills and should be available to work in-office between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The selected student will start immediately and work 10-20 hours/week. Please email resume with references as soon as possible to the firm’s current clerk, Jessie Long, jessielong@gmail.com.
  • 10/23/09: Soon-to-be solo practitioner in Cape Girardeau with 27 years of legal experience seeks a May 2010 graduate to serve as an associate in a practice with heavy emphasis on workers’ compensation and personal injury and light to moderate emphasis on family and criminal law. Applicants should be outgoing and have good academic credentials. Send cover letter and resume to Mr. Pat Davis, P.O. Box 1459, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702; attydavis@charter.net.
  • 10/15/09: The law office of Johnston & Smith, LLC, seeks a 2L or 3L to conduct legal research, write memoranda, draft discovery and pleadings, organize legal documents, and possibly assist with appellate briefs. Hours will vary depending on the student’s schedule; the selected student will not work more than 20 hours/week. Submit cover letter and resume to jkslaw@jkslawfirm.com or mail to 2800 Forum Boulevard, Suite 3, Columbia, MO 65203. Questions may be directed to Courtney VanLacy, Legal Assistant, at 441-0080.
  • 10/2/09: Scudder Law Firm seeks to hire 2L summer associate candidates. Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, superior writing and interpersonal skills, an interest in sophisticated business transactions, and a desire to live in Lincoln, Nebraska. Scudder Law Firm is a business law boutique located in Lincoln with a nationwide clientele and a transactional practice as sophisticated as those of much larger firms operating in major metropolitan areas. When adjusted for cost-of-living differences, compensation is competitive with major cities. Beginning in 2010, 2L summer associates will earn $1,400/week. The firm’s size and client intimacy do not lend themselves to planned associate turnover. Each summer associate is deemed to have the potential for employment as an associate attorney, and each of the latter is believed to be a prospect for becoming a principal attorney. The firm believes that long-term tenure in this area is most often accompanied by historical or family ties to Nebraska, or at least, the Midwest. For that reason, the firm asks that only students with a sincere interest in making a long-term commitment to living in Nebraska interview. Applications should describe students’ ties and commitment. If interested in this opportunity, submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcript, and description of interest in Lincoln, Nebraska to hhornung@scudderlaw.com.
  • 9/15/09: The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is now accepting applications for the position of staff law clerk for a 2-year term starting in August 2010. Staff law clerks work in a highly collegial environment with recent law school graduates and lawyers coming from the nation's top law schools, as well as with more experienced supervisory attorneys. Staff law clerks learn a wide variety of substantive and practical lawyering and writing skills through discussions with the judges and other staff law clerks. Staff law clerkships combine the intellectual rigor of a chambers clerkship with the benefits of working closely with all the judges of the Seventh Circuit, one of the most highly respected appeals courts in the country, on all phases of appellate litigation. Like traditional chambers clerks, the staff law clerks at the Seventh Circuit perform legal research, prepare bench memoranda and draft merits opinions on a broad spectrum of federal cases subject to oral argument at the Court. In addition to receiving the type of work typical of chambers clerkships, staff clerks work with all the judges of the entire Court rather than a single judge. They also assist the judges in resolving substantive motions that address complex questions of civil procedure or seek preliminary or emergency relief. Finally, staff law clerks assist 3-judge panels in weekly deliberative conferences on cases not subject to oral argument. Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and possess superior analytical, research, and writing skills. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, 2 unedited legal writing samples (any length), and 2 letters of recommendation to Michael Fridkin, Senior Staff Attorney, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Room 2650, Chicago, IL 60604 Application materials can also be emailed to stafflawclerk_apps@ca7.uscourts.gov, preferably in .pdf format. There is no application deadline. Positions are open until filled, typically by Thanksgiving.
  • 9/15/09: Judge Alok Ahuja and Judge Mark Pfeiffer of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District are accepting applications for clerkships to begin in Fall 2010. Applicants to Judge Ahuja should send a cover letter, resume, list of references, writing sample and law school transcript directly to him. Applicants to Judge Pfeiffer should be in the upper 25% of the law school class and should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and letters of reference specifically addressing research and writing skills directly to him. Both judges may be reached at 1300 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2970. At this time, no other Western District judge is accepting applications for Fall 2010.
  • 9/2/09: A Term Law Clerk position will open for the Honorable Mary D. France, Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on September 1, 2010. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Employment term is for a period of 2 years from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2012. Duties include preparation of pre-hearing/trial case summaries and bench memos. Duties also include legal research and preparation of memos, orders, correspondence, and draft opinions. The incumbent reviews dockets of pending litigation and monitors progress; provides information to the judge in connection with pending litigation; proofreads orders and opinions; assists the judge during courtroom proceedings. Judicial law clerks are also responsible for some clerical/administrative duties, as chambers arrangements do not include a secretary. Qualifications: By the term start date, the candidate must have graduated from an accredited law school. The preferred candidate will be in the upper 25% of the law school class. Law review or similar law school experience demonstrating writing proficiency is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Applicant must be proficient in Word or WordPerfect and computer-assisted legal research. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania serves a 33-county area in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. The Southern Division of the Court is based in Harrisburg and administers cases in south central Pennsylvania. Applicants must be a United States citizens or otherwise eligible for federal employment within the United States. Qualified candidates may apply by submitting cover letter, resume, 2 reference letters, law school transcript, and writing sample of less than 10 typewritten pages that has not been edited by anyone other than the applicant to The Honorable Mary D. France, United States Bankruptcy Judge, 228 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 1263, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Please include in the cover letter day and evening telephone contact numbers, GPA, and class rank. Individuals selected for interviews may be tested for skills in word processing, computer-assisted research, proofreading and legal citation checking. Before an offer of employment is made, references must be provided for any current and previous places of employment. Due to the expected volume of applications received, the Court will communicate only with those individuals who are interviewed for the position.
  • 9/2/09: The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeks Staff Attorneys. These positions are in New York, NY and will begin in August 2010. Salary: $63,397. The Staff Attorneys’ Office serves the Court at large. Principal tasks include analyzing and researching legal issues and drafting bench memoranda for all pro se and counseled substantive motions heard by panels of 3 judges, as well as for all appeals in which at least one party is proceeding pro se. In their memoranda, Staff Attorneys discuss the facts and procedural history of the case, analyze the legal issues, and recommend the disposition of the appeal. The appeals raise issues in such areas as habeas corpus, civil procedure, constitutional law, employment discrimination, social security, criminal law, sentencing guidelines (especially prisoners’ rights), immigration and commercial law. Staff Attorneys also perform other legal and administrative functions. These positions are for 2-year terms, with the possibility of yearly renewal up to a maximum 5-year term. Qualifications: JD required. Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and possess superior analytical, research and writing skills. Prior federal and appellate experience is preferred, including externships. To be considered, submit 3 copies of each: cover letter, resume and law school transcript; and 3 references to SAO_applications@ca2.uscourts.gov. Please include reference #FY 09-24 on the cover letter.
  • 9/2/09: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa is seeking applications for an elbow law clerk to Chief Judge Linda R. Reade to begin in August of 2010. The position will be located in Cedar Rapids. Salary range: $56,411-80,402. The incumbent will be hired for the period commencing in August 2010 until August 2012, with the possibility of additional years. The incumbent will be a part of the Chief Judge’s staff, which will consist of a secretary, 2 law clerks, a courtroom deputy/legal advisor and a court reporter. The incumbent will have the opportunity to research a variety of legal issues, draft memoranda, draft jury instructions, and draft opinions. The successful applicant will be required to submit to a background clearance which includes fingerprinting. Appointments are provisional based upon successful background clearance. Minimum qualifications: JD from a law school of recognized standing in the upper 25% of the class (or certified completion of all law school studies and requirements, and merely awaiting conferment of degree by August 2010) is required. Applicant must possess excellent research and computer skills, be organized, a team player and highly motivated. Prior legal experience is preferred. Law Review experience, publication of a noteworthy article in a law school publication or other scholarly publication, or moot court experience are preferred. Due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be interviewed. The Court will only communicate with those individuals who will be interviewed. The position will be opened until filled and may be closed without further notice. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications to The Honorable Linda R. Reade, Chief Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa, 4200 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • 9/2/09: The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeks a Staff Attorney in its Immigration Unit. The Immigration Unit is part of the Staff Attorneys’ Office within the Court’s Office of Legal Affairs. Immigration Staff Attorneys provide the Court’s Judges with substantive legal analysis, advice, and other assistance in cases raising immigration issues, particularly petitions for review challenging the denial of an application for asylum, withholding of removal, and/or relief under the Convention Against Torture. Depending on the needs of the office, Immigration Staff Attorneys may be asked to work on other matters unrelated to immigration law. Immigration Staff Attorneys report directly to the Director of the Office of Legal Affairs and Supervisory Staff Attorneys. Qualifications: JD required; prior immigration and/or court experience is preferred. Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and possess superior analytical, research, and writing skills. Appointments are for 1 year, with the possibility of a second term. More than 1 position is available; start date is August 2010. Salary: $63,397. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and list of 3 references (at least one of whom must be able to speak to applicant’s writing ability). Send electronic versions of these materials to NAC_applications@ca2.uscourts.gov. Please include reference #FY09-2 on the cover letter. This position is open until filled.
  • 9/2/09: The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) provides fellowship and internship opportunities for lawyers/law students interested in working in Washington, D.C. or Oakland/Bay Area, CA. For more information, please stop by Room 103 and pick up an informational brochure.
  • 8/21/09: Sole practitioner seeks a 2L or 3L for a clerk position in the office located in Jefferson City. The practice emphasis is heavily concentrated in family law but also includes a general practice of criminal law, estates/ estate planning, real estate, personal injury, bankruptcy and civil practice. Please send resume with 3 references, cover letter, writing sample, and transcript to Melanie Moffat, Attorney at Law, 708 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
  • 7/7/09: The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit seeks Staff Attorneys. These positions are in Atlanta. Starting salary: $58,734. The Staff Attorneys’ Office is accepting applications for current and future staff attorney position openings on an ongoing basis. The Staff Attorneys’ Office is a central legal staff, serving the Court at large rather than individual judges. The principal task of the office is to assist in the disposition of appeals through the preparation of legal memoranda. The types of cases the office presently handles include 1) direct criminal appeals involving sentencing guidelines and guilt/innocence issues; 2) all pro se appeals, including collateral attacks on criminal convictions by state and federal prisoners, and civil rights suits under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; 3) employment discrimination cases; 4) immigration cases; and 5) Social Security appeals. There are also 3 specialized units within the office. The Jurisdiction Unit assists the Court in the initial review of all appeals filed for the purpose of determining appellate jurisdiction. The Issue Tracking Unit serves to track and catalog relevant legal issues. The Motions Unit processes certain substantive motions, including those for in forma pauperis status, certificates of appealability for 28 U.S.C. §§ 2254 and 2255 appeals, transcripts at government expense, and motions to appoint, withdraw, and/or substitute counsel. Staff attorneys work in a highly collegial environment with other recent law school graduates and lawyers coming from judicial clerkships or private practice, as well as with more experienced supervisory staff attorneys and senior management. Employment with the office offers a generous benefits package, civil and criminal law experience at the federal court level, and an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Send cover letter, resume with law school class rank/percentile and at least 3 professional references, unofficial transcript, and writing sample to Sara Gilibert, Manager for Recruiting, Training, and Professional Development, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Staff Attorneys’ Office, 56 Forsyth Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2289.

Volunteer Positions

  • 11/18/09: The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services (MOPS) seeks a 2L or 3L intern for Spring Semester 2010. Although this is a volunteer position, the selected student may receive externship credit. The selected student should have some experience with the legislative process (undergraduate internships, etc.). The intern will research projects, assist in tracking/monitoring legislation, and assist at training seminars. Please send cover letter and resume as soon as possible to Jason Lamb, Director, Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, Jason.lamb@ago.mo.gov.
  • 11/9/09: The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the outstanding wilderness at the heart of the Colorado Plateau and the management of these lands in their natural state for the benefit of all Americans. SUWA promotes local and national recognition of the region’s unique character through research and public education; supports both administrative and legislative initiatives to permanently protect the Colorado Plateau wild places within the National Wilderness Preservation System, or by other protective designations where appropriate; builds support for such initiatives on both the local and national level; and provides leadership within the conservation movement through uncompromising advocacy for wilderness protection. SUWA has offices in Moab and Salt Lake City,UT, and in Washington D.C. SUWA looking for 1-2 interns to join its our Salt Lake City office for the summer of 2010. Interns will work with legal and advocacy staff on its ongoing litigation in federal court and administrative comments, protests, and appeals. Due to budgetary constraints, interns are encouraged to seek independent funding. Current 2Ls may apply for this position. Requirements: Excellent research, writing, and communication skills; strong work ethic that includes taking initiative and producing thorough, dependable research; demonstrated commitment to working on environmental issues and advancing environmental protection. Send cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and letters of recommendation to Tiffany Bartz, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 425 East 100 Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; (801) 486-4233 (fax); tiffany@suwa.org. Application deadline: January 29, 2010. Questions may be directed to Ms. Bartz at (801) 428-3990. For more information, visit www.suwa.org.
  • 11/5/09: The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri is seeking enthusiastic, motivated students for its summer law intern program from May-August 2010. At the present time, these are volunteer positions (students may receive externship credit). The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and institute proceedings for the collection of fines and penalties. Selected students will assist in all facets of case preparation including researching legal issues; drafting motions, responses, and various pleadings; providing trial support to Assistant United States Attorneys; interviewing witnesses; and assembling exhibits for trial. Applicants must be United States citizens and are subject to background investigation. Both 1Ls and 2Ls may apply (note: 1Ls may not submit application materials before December 1, 2009). If interested in this opportunity, send cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample to Amy Markus, Assistant United States Attorney, 400 East 9th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106. Application deadline: January 15, 2010. Students who will be in the Kansas City area over semester break should so indicate in the cover letter, as the office is willing to schedule interviews over the break period (other interviews will begin in February). For more information, please visit www.usdoj.gov/usao/mow
  • 11/5/09: The Human Rights Law Division (HRLD) is in the Office of Principal Legal Advisor of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). HRLD is located within ICE Headquarters at 500 12th St., SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. HRLD has 2 and potentially 3 internship openings for Summer 2010. These positions are most likely volunteer positions (but selected students may be able to receive externship credit) Upon selection, the applicant’s entrance of duty is subject to a security clearance. ICE conducts investigations and administrative litigation to ensure that individuals seeking asylum, lawful permanent residence, citizenship, and other immigration benefits are not perpetrators of torture, genocide, extrajudicial killing, and extreme violations of religious freedom. HRLD is a legal team that works closely with ICE special agents, officers, field attorneys, and intelligence specialists on cases involving alleged human rights violators. HRLD law clerks work independently and directly with attorneys and other ICE professionals on substantive legal analysis, litigation strategy, investigation issues, and removal cases. Applicants must possess demonstrated interest/experience in the area of human rights. Please email a statement of interest (cover letter is not necessary; the email will serve as the cover letter) and attach a resume and writing sample (both in PDF format) to Mr. Ajay Bhatt, Human Rights Law Division, ajay.bhatt@dhs.gov. For more information, please visit http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/factsheets/hrvc1.htm.
  • 9/30/09: Law students interested in public interest work are encouraged to apply for summer clerk positions with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado in Denver. Law students working at the ACLU of Colorado will gain valuable experience working under the supervision of ACLU attorneys on the wide variety of human rights and civil liberties cases that comprise the ACLU’s docket. Visit http://www.aclu-co.org/docket/docket.htm for descriptions of recent ACLU of Colorado cases, and http://www.aclu-co.org/docket/advocacy.htm for descriptions of recent ACLU of Colorado advocacy. Students interning with the ACLU of Colorado participate in all aspects of litigation and legal advocacy including legal research, legal writing, interviewing witnesses, and other factual and legal investigation. Interns also participate in meetings of staff and co-counsel discussing case selection and trial strategy. Students will be working with an enthusiastic group of over-qualified and underpaid individuals who are committed to their work and the organization. There are currently 10 full-time staff members, including two attorneys, who work with numerous volunteers in its own building (with free parking) close to downtown Denver. Unfortunately, the ACLU of Colorado must rely on students’ ability to obtain their own funding or the internship. The ACLU prefers students who will have completed 2 years of law school, have a demonstrated interest in civil rights, civil liberties and social justice, and excellent writing, communication and organizational skills. Exceptional first-year students are also encouraged to apply. Applications for summer clerk positions are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed until the internships are filled. Interested applicants for the summer clerk positions are encouraged to submit their applications no later than January 15, 2010, and supplement their application with fall semester grades when they become available. Students interested in spending a summer or a semester with the ACLU of Colorado should send a cover letter, resume, transcript, list of 3 references (with email and telephone contact information), and short writing sample (5- 10 pages). Applications can be emailed to ACLU of Colorado Legal Assistant Debra Woods at dwoods@aclu-co.org, with “Law Student Internship” in the subject line. Applications may also be sent by mail to Mark Silverstein, Legal Director, Attn: Law Student Internship Application, ACLU of Colorado, 400 Corona Street, Denver, CO 80218. The ACLU of Colorado will confirm the receipt of applications by letter or email. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by ACLU of Colorado attorneys for an interview. Any questions regarding whether the application has been received or is complete should be directed to Debra Woods at dwoods@aclu-co.org.
  • 9/24/09: The Rutherford Institute is an international legal and educational organization specializing in the protection of civil liberties and human rights. The Rutherford Institute’s Summer Internship Program offers law students the unique opportunity to lean practical legal skills, while developing a critical understanding of constitutional law. The Summer Internship Program, open to qualified law students interested in receiving a grounding in critical areas of law impacting civil liberties and constitutional freedom, has attracted top student from law schools across the county and abroad. The program’s intensive lecture and course work are also coupled with practical assignments related to the Institute’s ongoing work. The Institute is in Charlottesville, VA. For more information, visit www.rutherford.org. To apply for the Summer Internship Program, submit cover letter, resume, writing sample (under 20 pages) and 2 references to internships@rutherford.org. Application deadline for 1Ls and 2Ls: February 15, 2010 (note: NALP guidelines state that Prospective employers and 1Ls should not initiate contact with one another, and employers should not interview or make offers to 1Ls before December 1).
  • 9/17/09: The American Bar Association is looking for volunteer research interns for its Juvenile Justice Collateral Consequences Project. The ABA recently received a grant that will allow it to conduct state-by-state research of the collateral consequences imposed on juveniles that have been exposed to the juvenile justice system, how juvenile records are maintained, who has access to them, and a variety of other relevant questions. Collateral consequences are the results of arrest, prosecution, or conviction that are not a part of the sentence imposed. Examples of collateral consequences are losing one’s scholarship to a university, inability to be admitted to a university because of one’s juvenile record, secure public housing, or join the military. The project involves a 50-state survey (including DC and federal laws) of common collateral consequences, policies, laws, and court decisions surrounding those consequences, juvenile records, and adjudications. Research interns will be assigned a state to research and paired with an attorney. Research interns will collaborate with their assigned attorneys to write a chapter on their assigned state’s laws, regulations, policies, and consequences for the subsequent ABA publication, which will be the first of its kind and will provide a valuable publishing opportunity for law students. The ABA would like the selected student to begin as soon as possible and continue research throughout the academic year. The selected student may be able to receive externship credit for work completed in Spring Semester 2010 (please see Professor Daily for details). 2Ls and 3Ls may apply for this position. The ABA seeks law students with an interest in this subject area; strong research, writing, organizational, and analytical skills; and proficiency in Westlaw or Lexis Nexis. If interested in this opportunity, please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Hannah Geyer at geyerh@staff.abanet.org.

Job Fairs

A note to students: missing a job fair for which you are registered is a breach of your commitment to the job fair host and participating employers. If you are unable to attend a job fair for which you have registered, you must 1) notify the Office for Career and Professional Development and the job fair host before the date of the fair, and 2) send the job fair host a written apology (with a copy to Office for Career and Professional Development ) before registering for a subsequent job fair. Missing a job fair a second time will jeopardize your participation in other job fairs for the rest of your law school career. Due to the fact that students are responsible for providing their own transportation to job fairs, please consider whether you will be able to afford the necessary travel expenses before you register for a job fair

  • 2009 National Latino/a Law Student Association Conference
    September 24-27, 2009
    DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
    For more information, please visit www.law.depaul.edu/nllsa