Stanford Law School Seeking Student Assistants for full-time summer position
Are you interested in law or attending law school? Do you like working in a fun, friendly environment that will give you a perspective on the legal profession?
The Office of Career Services at Stanford Law School is seeking student assistants to aid us in administrative tasks, event coordination, program preparation, website maintenance, and marketing. We are looking for students who can help us with database entry, call legal employers, plan events, and create flyers for us. Our student assistants work on projects on topics ranging from putting together legal job search resources lists, finding legal international positions, and aiding in the judicial clerkship application process.
We will give preference to students who can work full time during the summer , and can continue to work 10-15 hours a week during the entire academic year (your schedule can be flexible quarter-to-quarter). We pay $12/hour. We are a friendly office and enjoy celebrating holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions together!
Please contact Maureen at mkrantz@law.stanford.edu or 650-725-6786 if you have questions or are interested in the position. To learn more about our office, please visit www.law.stanford.edu/ocs
UC PPIA Fellowship
The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program at the University of California, Berkeley is accepting applications for summer of 2007. The UCPPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising college seniors for graduate study and a career in public service. Participants of the UCPPIA program possess a commitment to public service and, in particular, to addressing policy issues most affecting historically under-served communities and people of color.
Accepted students will attend the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) at UC Berkeley from June 17 through August 4. The rigorous seven-week program of coursework is designed to improve the participants’ analytical and quantitative skills vital to success at top-level graduate programs in public policy and international affairs. Each year the program accepts 30 undergraduates from across the nation to study at Berkeley.
This summer, 10 slots will be allotted to students interested in pursuing joint degrees in law and public policy. In addition to learning the fundamentals of policy analysis, UCPPIA Law Fellows will be exposed to the skills necessary to gain entry to and succeed at a top law school. This new and exciting program will be launched in conjunction with UC Berkeley School of Law.
Awards: The Junior Summer Institute is fully funded including cost of tuition, housing, meals, and transportation, plus $1,000 stipend. Participants who successfully complete the summer program will also receive a minimum of $5000 scholarship toward graduate school tuition and be eligible for paid internships and other professional development opportunities.
Deadline: Application deadline is March 1, 2007. For more information and to apply, please visit our web site: http://gspp.berkeley.edu/ppia/apply.html
EMILIA LECHUGA-BASS CIVIL RIGHTS INTERNSHIP
Sponsored by LITT, ESTUAR, HARRISON & KITSON, LLP
Litt, Estuar, Harrison & Kitson, LLP, a private civil rights law firm, announces its first annual civil rights internship for recent college graduates. The internship is intended to provide one year of experience working in a civil rights/ public interest law firm before attending law school.
This internship is named for Emilia Lechuga-Bass. Emilia was a young woman planning to attend law school with the hope of practicing civil rights law. She was going to work at the firm prior to attending law school. Emilia, who came from a politically active family in Los Angeles, was to work on a range of issues to introduce her to the world of civil rights law. She was to more closely link the firm’s civil rights impact work with the goals and needs of Los Angeles communities by partnering with community organizations. Tragically, Emilia was killed in a car accident just before beginning her work at the firm.
So that others may reach their goals, the firm has created an annual internship in Emilia’s name to provide experience for young people hoping to attend law school with the goal of practicing civil rights and public interest law. The internship will provide an introduction into these areas by gaining real world experiences in a civil rights/public interest law firm.
Applicants for the Internship must meet the following criteria:
1. Have graduated from undergraduate college within two years of the commencement of the internship.
2. Intend to attend law school and to ultimately practice civil rights/public interest law.
3. A history of community service or political activity.
4. Skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
5. Completion of the Internship Application.
Factors to be considered by the firm choosing each year’s civil rights intern will include academic performance, community and political experience, work experience, writing skills, and references. Experience in the Los Angeles area working with communities of color, and fluent bilingual skills, are considered a plus. California Assemblymember Karen Bass, Professor Gary Blasi of the UCLA School of Law, and firm partner Barry Litt will serve on the committee to choose the intern. Compensation for the intern in 2007-8 is set at $16/hour, plus health and dental benefits.
Applications may be obtained by visiting the website of Assemblymember Karen Bass [democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a47/] or the Litt, Estuar website [www.littlaw.com], or by calling the firm at 213-386-3114 and speaking with Leticia Moreno to request an application. The application indicates the materials to be provided when applying.
Applications are due annually by April 1. A decision will be made by May 15. The internship will last from July 1 to June 30, year-to-year.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Palo Alto Office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher seeks a highly motivated, recent college graduate to join the firm as a Case Assistant. Working under the direct supervision of attorneys and seasoned paralegals, the Case Assistant will help to organize litigation case materials, assist on document productions; and perform research. This is a terrific opportunity for a motivated individual interested in law to gain valuable work experience in the challenging environment of one of the nation's top firms.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, good computer skills including Word and Excel and database familiarity; Critical skills for success in this role and field are excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills in English. The position also may require lifting and carrying file boxes weighing 10-20 lbs.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP is located on Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. We offer excellent benefits and a friendly, professional work environment. Please email your resume and a cover letter to PaloAlto_Resumes@gibsondunn.com.
 The Stanford Criminal Justice Center (http://www.law.stanford.edu/academicprograms/criminaljustice) is currently accepting applications for an undergraduate intern for the summer of 2006. Responsibilities include: assisting the Faculty Director and Executive Director in research and writing on contemporary criminal justice issues; assembling a database of practicing criminal law attorneys, judges, prosecutors, defenders, academics, and others who have an interest in the Center's events; collaborating with the Law School's communications department in publicizing the Center's events; and developing an up-to-date library of criminal law and criminal justice literature. Candidates must be current undergraduates in good academic standing. Candidates must be proficient in basic computing applications, including MS Word and Excel. Membership in Stanford Pre-Law Society a plus, but not required. To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to: Kara Dansky Executive Director Stanford Criminal Justice Center kdansky@stanford.edu.
Deadline March 31st!
Mission
The National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA) is dedicated to protecting the civil rights, human rights and dignity of Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian peoples in the United States. Through grassroots legal defense, policy advocacy and public education, accurate representation in the media and community building, we bridge the gaps between these diverse communities and our society at large to boldly advance social justice.
The Next Chapter of the Civil Rights Movement
Under the guise of fighting terrorism, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian people in the U.S. face institutionalized discrimination and widespread suspicion. Recognizing that these political and cultural changes have become systemic, NLSCA was established as a nonprofit organization to advocate for those hailing from the 24 nations targeted by the U.S. government in the wake of September 11th. In the footsteps of other human rights struggles, NLSCA pursues legal remedies and exposes the injustices of current government policies while working to relieve our nation's populace of damaging common prejudices. In this context, NLSCA has inaugurated a new civil rights legacy in California and in the nation inspiring this country to fulfill its promise of a just society.
Our Strategies
Legal defense through the provision of pro bono and sliding-scale counsel to individuals facing civil rights violations, FBI interrogations and detentions, selective and retaliatory immigration enforcement, employment discrimination, education discrimination and hate crimes.
Policy advocacy and public education to affect changes in discriminatory and dangerous governmental policies and foster cultural competency in institutions.
Media representation to counter the harmful and long-lasting effects of racial/ethnic, religious and national origin stereotypes and promote a responsible, accurate and accountable media.
Community building through the education of community members regarding their inalienable rights in a democracy and through the provision of training in community organizing, advocacy and coalition development.
URL: http://www.legalsanctuary.org
Email: akhlaghilaw@sbcglobal.net
Legal Extern
Looking for a rewarding experience working for a new non-profit organization? Our team at the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA) is dedicated to providing legal advocacy to protect the Civil Rights of Middle Easterners, Muslims and South Asians in a Post 9/11 Era, and we are in need of Externs.
A San Francisco-based Civil Rights Law office, Akhlaghi & Associates was transformed into a non-profit organization, the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA), in October of 2004. Our positions are demanding yet rewarding. We are currently offering part-time externships for the spring semester with a minimum commitment of three days per week as well as full-time summer externships. All positions are unpaid. We welcome recent graduates, students interested in gaining experience for law or graduate school and career professionals.
All externs will have the opportunity to participate in different aspects of our legal services, including initial client contact, fact investigation, legal research, legal writing and trial and hearing preparation. Externs may also assist in the efforts of media, legislative and public education advocacy to support the ongoing struggle for racial equality amongst the Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian community post 9/11.
Some familiarity with legal concepts and computer skills are useful, but no prior legal or paralegal training or experience is required. Working well under pressure and caring about the quality of work, externs will ensure the completion of applications and petitions for government mandated deadlines, grant deadlines for fundraising, media communications, event planning, etc. All externs will work hard in a fast-paced legal environment, and must be able to handle many tasks at once. All externs will also assist with the administrative functions of the office and will work to create new procedures to assist his/her team members. NLSCAs staff works as a team. The unique individual skills an extern provides are invaluable, though team strategizing is a central component to our organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A demonstrated concern for the needs of Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian communities.
- A demonstrated concern for the needs of civil rights and public interests.
- Law student training and/or experience preferred, but not required.
- Bilingual skills in Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, & Dari are a definite plus, but not required.
- Excellent abilities in the areas of analytical thinking and deduction, strong writing and research skills, and warm interpersonal interaction with clients are a must.
Personality
The persons we hire are unique. They possess the ability to think outside the box. With creativity and passion they take initiative and are assertive, yet flexible and organized. They multitask and have a willingness to take on responsibility with a high degree of attention to detail. They must possess a desire to advocate with heart to defend the civil liberties and rights of our clients.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a staff attorney, legal externs will prepare legal memoranda, conduct legal research, contact opposing counsel, as well as conduct client interviews. Although we cannot predict what our needs will be in the rapidly changing environment of Immigration and Civil Rights Law, legal projects will mostly involve factual and legal research into varied issues such as human rights conditions in countries such as Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan, to name a few. Externs will also focus on media correspondence, assist in website development, brochure development, coordinate marketing efforts, manage contacts, conduct research, as well as coordination of grant proposals, direct mail appeals, individual donor outreach, membership development, and more.
Application Process
Please send a cover letter, resume, list of references and writing sample to:
National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement
444 De Haro St., Suite 205
San Francisco, CA 94107
OR FAX (415) 553-7101
OR EMAIL akhlaghilaw@sbcglobal.net
* Writing Sample: Please provide a 2-3 page essay. Do a Google search on Attorney Banafsheh Akhlaghi. Also, check us out on the web at http://nlsca.net/ or http://www.legalsanctuary.org. We are looking for a personal, yet articulate essay. Your essay should focus on 2 points:
- Why do you want to join this office?
- How will you contribute to the work we do? What makes you different? How are you unique?
Ms. Shandra Jone, a Stanford Alumna (Class of 2000) has announced an existing opportunity to Stanford graduates interested in law. Below is detailed information about the job opportunity. Please feel free to contact Ms. Jones at for more information.
Smythe has and active program in which we invite four to six focused, bright college graduates who have ambition to practice law in the future, to join the firm as Executive Administrative Assistants. Acting as Executive Assistants, the responsibilities are to support the legal search Directors in their assignments. The assistants do preliminary research identifying leading legal practitioners in the legal disciplines which our clients have retained us to search (project finance, energy, environmental, CDOs, international arbitration, etc.). In addition, they work closely with the Directors creating marketing presentations including resumes, transactions/litigations details, business plans, historical financial metrics presentations, and narratives encompassing the highlights of the represented attorney from the above-mentioned documents.
The Assistants are integral to the placement and merger process and therefore have the opportunity to gain an overall perspective on the legal field while learning about individual firms and practice areas. It is our goal that these Executive Assistants will gain a very broad and deep insight into the legal profession, thereby, allowing them to enter into law school with a much more defined sense of purpose as well as a clearer vision of their goals in law.
We have up to three openings currently for the Executive Assistant position available for college graduates. I have attached the job description herein. Should you find this of interest to your membership, please disseminate it to the group. With your response to this email, I can also mail some firm brochures with even more information about the firm for future reference. Our website www.smythemasterson.com can give you further insight as to our client roster and the backgrounds of our current team of search Directors. Please feel free to contact me by phone via email to discuss this further.
Shandra M. Jones
Smythe Masterson & Judd
551 Madison Avenue
Suite 1700
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 421-9630
Fax: (212) 421-9665
Primary Responsibilities:
The Palo Alto Office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher seeks a litigation paralegal with substantial experience supporting complex commercial and IP litigation cases. In this role you will work on all aspects of case management; draft pleadings and discovery; perform complex document reviews; generate and track large document productions; perform legal and fact cite-checking and proofread; perform pre-trial preparation including preparing of deposition and trial exhibits; providing on-site trial support; supervising the non-attorney trial team and coordinating support for trial experts and witnesses; perform post trial research and support for potential appeals.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a bachelors degree with a strong GPA or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience. We are looking for someone with the demonstrated ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end. In addition, the successful candidate should be a fast learner with a service-oriented attitude and have the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment often driven by tight deadlines. Computer skills are required including expertise with Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint. Previous experience with litigation databases (Concordance, Summation, etc.) and transcript databases (LiveNote, Binder, etc.) is strongly preferred. Some overtime may be required. Flexibility for overtime required.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP is located on Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. We offer excellent benefits and a friendly, professional work environment. Please email your resume and a cover letter to PaloAlto_Resumes@gibsondunn.com.
Latino Issues Forum is proud to announce its 2006 Public Policy Summer Fellowship Program. The LIF Fellowship Program seeks students interested in working with a leading statewide policy and advocacy institute in shaping a better vision for California. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience shaping public policy through instruction on framing an issue, policy analysis, lobbying, and community advocacy. Students in public policy, urban planning, public health, transportation, housing, environmental sciences, natural resources, business administration or public administration are! encouraged to apply.
DESCRIPTION: A three-month full time summer fellowship (June-August 2006) assisting program staff in research, legislative/policy analysis, advocacy campaigns, and participation in the organization?s educational seminars and conferences. This will involve working with public, private and community organizations. Fellows will receive a $1,900 monthly stipend and a maximum of $105 per month in commuter checks for public transportation. As LIF has offices in Fresno (Central Valley) and Ontario (Inland Valley), we are seeking fellows interested in working in these areas. Please let us know if this is your preference in your cover letter.
POLICY AREAS: LIF is currently seeking fellows in several innovative and groundbreaking projects: Telecommunications & Technology, Environment/Sustainable Development, Education, and Health Access. Each fellow will be assigned to one of t! hese policy areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to undergraduate juniors/seniors, graduate, or professional students who are: self-directed, have a demonstrated interest in Latino public policy issues, work well in group settings and display a high level of professionalism to represent Latino Issues Forum in the community. This position requires strong writing, communication and analytical skills, computer word processing skills in programs for Macintosh/IBM compatible computers and the desire to learn more about various public policy issues. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter describing (no more than 2 pages) your background, aspirations, and how you would benefit from a summer fellowship with LIF. Emailed applications should be sent to fellowship@lif.org. THE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION should be postmarked no later than APRIL 14, 2006. Please direct your letter and resume to: Summer Public Policy Fellowship Program, Latino Issues Forum, 160 Pine St., Suite 700, San Francisco CA 94111
For more information about Latino Issues Forum visit: www.lif.org
Offers the opportunity to do a summer internship in public interest law. Applicants arrange and propose placements U.S. 1-2 recipients with preference given to undergrads, graduating seniors and grad students may apply Feb. 8, 2006. The fellowship will be for 9 weeks, fulltime during the summer $4,000 Applicants arrange and propose placements U. S. 1-2 recipients. The last day to turn in materials is February 8, with details at http://haas.stanford.edu/index.php/item/333.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 8th
Description: Clerical and editorial assistant in news and publications office. The Communications Office writes and produces a range of publications, including the Law School alumni magazine, Stanford Lawyer. The assistant may do library research and fact-checking, editing, proofreading, and some writing. The assistant will also organize and file background material, type correspondence, assist with purchasing and payments, and photocopy materials. The position offers an opportunity to participate in and observe a broad communications effort.
Skills and Qualifications: English skills are a necessity. Business and general office skills are also important. Background on the business side of a school newspaper or yearbook would be helpful, as would experience with a word-processing program (we use Microsoft Word) and Quark Xpress.
Hours: 1015 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible within the hours of 85
Start date: January 2006
Duration: Winter (with possibility of extension)
Salary: $11.40 to $12.15
Employer: Stanford Law School Office of Communications
Contact: Linda Wilson, Office of Communications, Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Room 15, Stanford, CA 94305-8610; tel: 650/723-9301; e-mail: Linda.Wilson@stanford.edu.
Application Procedure: E-mail, mail, or deliver résumé to Linda Wilson at the address above.
http://www.legalaiddc.org/interns/interns.html
The Legal Aid Society of D.C. is a private, non-profit organization that provides legal services to the citys poorest residents in the areas of family law, domestic violence, housing, and public benefits. Interns assist attorneys in representing nearly 500 individuals or families per year in adversarial proceedings in D.C. Superior Court and before a variety of public agencies.
Interns are given substantial responsibility, and engage in legal research and writing and extensive factual investigation of cases. Typical investigative tasks include witness interviews, home inspections, retrieving government agency files and review of documents. Interns also are responsible for some administrative duties, including filing and copying court documents in DC Superior Court approximately one time a week, and retrieving documents from other government agencies as necessary.
-Provide research support for a judge or court program.
-Apply online at http://sccsuperiorcourt.org/volunteer/
-Work with youth on probation or in Juvenile Hall
-Contact Probation Dept., Community Developer, 831-454-3800
-http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/prb/jobs/interns.html
-Weekly visits to adult county jails; work with prisoners and families
-Call or email Program Coordinator, scfriendoutside@hotmail.com, 831-427-5070
-http://www.scvolunteercenter.com/volunteer
-Advocate for local abused and neglected children
-Contact 761-2956, extension 12 or email joanne@casaofsantacruz.org
-http://www.scvolunteeercenter.com/volunteer/
-Variety of duties but mostly in victim witness unit and prosecution units
-Contact Volunteer Program at 831-454-2987 or VIP@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
-http://sccounty01.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/DAInternet/jobs.asp
-Client intake, preparation of legal documents, work closely with attorneys
-Contact Intern Coordinator at 831-724-2253 or sconner@crla.org
-http://www.crla.org
-Law Practice Support Section: review and analyze litigation documents
Email State Application Form and resume to brenda.pruitt@doj.ca.gov
-Crime and Violence Prevention Center: promote policies and programs which reduces crime/violence
Email resume and 2 writing samples to sheri.boatwright@doj.ca.gov
-http://www.caag.state.ca.us/careers/students.htm
-Work with special agents in investigation
-Contact IRS office in San Jose or San Francisco
-http://jobs.irs.gov/mn-ci_special_agent12.html
-Assists with case reviews
-Email resume and letter of interest to las@lashicap.org
-http://www.lashicap.org/legal_suport_volunteer.htm
-Assist attorneys
-Send letter of interest to grichardson@baylegal.org
http://baylegal.org/jobs4.html
-Variety of duties (check web site)
-Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and 2 photos to:
SFDA's Office-Internship Program, Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant St., #322, San Francisco, CA 94103
-http://www.sfgov.org/site/da_index.asp?id=270
-11 month paid fellowship looking at policy analysis and planning at the judicial branch (for students with degree)
-Application on-line
-http://www.csus.edu/calst/judicial/
-Client intake, conduct legal research, assist prisoners and families
-Contact Yvonne Cooks at 415-255-7036 or Yvonne@prisonerswithchildren.org
-http://prisonerswithchildren.org/voluntee.htm
-Limited number of internships for undergraduates in legal research, brief writing, interviewing
-See web site for contact information
-http://www.ij.org/students/
-Variety of duties
-See web site for contact information
-http://aclunc.org/intern.html
-Internships in entertainment law
-See web site for contact information
-http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/jobs_information.html#internship
-Variety of paid internships
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/ (look under Student Programs)
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ON LINE APPLICATION:
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/jobs/jip/jip.html
The Judicial Internship Program at the Supreme Court offers advanced undergraduates and graduating seniors who have interests in law, management, and social sciences a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the field of judicial administration through work in the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice.
The 3-4 month internship is unpaid. Depending on funding, a $1000.00 scholarship may be available. Go to web site (listed above) for more information and on line application.
CBO internships offer candidates with preparation in economics, public policy, health policy, mathematics, engineering, physics, or other disciplines related to our mission:
- Short-term work experience on the federal budget process, and policymaking,
- Ten-week summer internships with flexible start and end dates,
- Opportunity to work alongside leaders in economic analysis,
- Opportunity to participate in educational opportunities on Capitol Hill,
- The dynamic environment of one of the world's premier cities, and
- Competitive compensation.
The application process is handled entirely through our Web site. Students can find more detailed information about the internship program and the application procedure on our Web site at www.cbo.gov/employment/intern.shtml. In addition, I have attached an article featuring our 2005 CBO interns which was published in Roll Call, one of the most widely read publications on Capitol Hill.
We welcome candidates you may wish to refer for the 2006 Summer Internship Program as well as any publicity you can provide for this excellent opportunity. Please contact me at (202) 226-2628 if you have any questions.
The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resource Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.
Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: responding to citizen correspondence; attending Congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's litigation. The position is available for at least ten weeks during the fall, spring, or summer semesters (dates are flexible). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications for 2006 Spring internships (March/April through June) will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the application deadline, February 1, 2006.
To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper) to Georgina Anton at (202) 305-0641, or mail the above to:
Georgina Anton
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390
For more information, please call (202) 305-0641.
Applicants should have extensive familiarity with the following software programs:
- MS Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign or PageMaker (we use InDesign)
Experience handling administrative duties required. Prior experience in newsletter layout, flyer design, and website maintenance is preferred. Diligent, responsible and creative students are urged to apply!
Interested in getting an inside view of law school student services? Skilled in event promotion and administrative tasks? Have prior experience working on newsletter layout or website administration? Apply now for a position with Stanford Law School's Public Interest Program!
The Public Interest Program provides a rich resource for law students who are interested in or already committed to advancing the public interest and achieving social justice through the law.
We support students pursuing careers in the public interest through our pro bono program, externships, mentorships, career services, speaker series, and opportunities for financial assistance and post-graduate fellowships. For more information about the Public Interest Program, see our website: publicinterestlaw.stanford.edu.
As a member of the Public Interest Program staff, you will assist in planning and promoting events, publishing our quarterly newsletter, coordinating the paperwork associated with our programs (e.g., data entry, mass mailings, and other clerical duties), updating website content (including posting job opportunities on our online database), and tackling larger projects as available.
If you have any questions about the position, please call Anna Wang, Associate Director of Public Interest Program at 650-723-2519.
Locations : Stanford, CA, United States
Position starts : Not Spec.
Hours : 10 hours/week
Salary range : $10 - $12 per hour
Duration : Winter quarter with possibility through summer
Work Types : Part Time, Regular
Contact information:
Ms. Anna Wang
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA, United States
94305-8610
Primary Phone : (650) 723-2519
E-mail : annawang@law.stanford.edu
How to apply: Interested students should e-mail a resume to annawang@law.stanford.edu.
The Capital Fellowship Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration, and Senate Fellowship Programs) are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government. Fellows work as full-time paid policy assistants to senior executive branch staff, court officials, members of the California Assembly and Senate, legislative committees, and other top ranking government officials. Fellows help draft and analyze legislation, answer constituent inquiries, write speeches, conduct policy briefings, and work with court project development and implementation. Fellows gain first-hand experience in governing the most diverse state in the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of California society.
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 plus full medical, vision and dental benefits. The only prerequisite for the program is a four-year college degree by fall of the program year. Fellows are typically recent college graduates, mid-career or re-entry individuals with a demonstrated interest in public policy and government who have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, well-developed analytical and organizational abilities, and a superior academic background. No previous legislative, judicial, or political experience is required. Fellows earn 12 graduate units form CSU Sacramento for courses taught by faculty from the Department of Government of Public Policy and Administration.
Each of the four programs requires a separate application. Individuals are invited to apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Applications in each program require personal and professional essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Prospective Capital Fellows must complete application forms and submit the required information by February 22, 2006.
Prospective applicants can obtain applications for the Capital Fellows Program online at www.csus.edu/calst/programs
If you have any additional questions regarding the Capitol Fellows Programs, you may contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu.
California Executive Fellowship Program
Executive Fellows function as a full-time professional staff at various levels of California's Executive Branch including office of the Governor, Constitutional Officers, Cabinet Secretaries, commissions, departments and programs.
DEADLINE: February 22, 2006.
To learn more go to: www.csus.edu/calst/executive
For more information contact:
Sandra Perez, Director, Executive Fellowship Program
Center for California Studies
CSU Sacramento
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 945819
(916) 278-7563; perezs@csus.edu
California Senate Fellows Program
The California Senate Fellows program grew out of a desire to provide people with insight into the legislative process through experiential learning. It offers college graduates a paid, full-time legislative staff position in the State Capitol for 11 months.
Applications and additional information are available on the program Web sites at www.csus.edu/calst/senate and www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/sen/fellows/_home.
DEADLINE: February 22, 2006
Judicial Administration Fellowship Program
Fellows learn about the administration of justice by working with court administrators throughout the state, in offices including the Supreme Court of California; the Center for Families, Children and the Courts; Los Angeles Superior Court; the Second District Couirt of Appeals; Yolo Superior Court; and the Judicial Council Office of Governmental Affairs.
DEADLINE: February 22, 2006
Applications and additional information: http://www.csus.edu/calst. You may also request an application by phone, 916-278-6906
The 2006 Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate and Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Programs within the U.S. State Department are now accepting applications until the end of February 2006.
Successful candidates will be prepared academically and professionally to enter the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. The Fellowships covers tuition, room and board, books, one round trip travel between home and school, and internships.
Women and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates have a contractual obligation which is detailed on the information on the website: www.careers.state.gov/student/apply/Pickering.html.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate Fellowships are open to students enrolled in their sophomore year of college at the time of application. Students who will have received their bachelor's degree by June 2006 and will be enrolled in the first year of a two-year full-time master's degree program relevant to international affairs for the 2006-2007 academic year are eligible for the Graduate Fellowship.
Only United States citizens will be considered for the Pickering Fellowships. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Your Foreign Affairs Fellowship or Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship application packet must consist of an official application form (on above website) and supporting documents: a personal statement, Employment Data Form, GRE form, certification of citizenship, two letters of recommendation, official academic transcripts, an official Student Aid Report, which indicates your estimated family contribution, and a resume (2 pages maximum).
For further information, please visit the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Web site at www.woodrow.org/public-policy/
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