Category: General Announcements
WONDERFUL SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. STILL AVAILABLE — APPLY TODAY!
LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE Guaranteed Legal Internships in Washington, D.C.
May 22 – July 31, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Final Deadline: March 19, 2010
The Legal Studies Institute, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, provides the opportunity for first and second year law students to gain a first-hand look at the American legal system through legal internships, a constitutional law course, guest speakers and briefings, and professional development activities. The guaranteed legal internships allow students to gain the necessary work experience that future employers will expect in today’s legal job market. Students will attend a 3-credit course on Constitutional law entitled, “The Founders Constitution.” The course is accredited through Ohio Northern Law School, and all students who successfully complete the course will receive 3 transfer credits.
The program offers the following components:
Legal Internship: Participants will be placed in a 9-week legal internship where they will work full-time and gain substantive experience in the legal profession. Internship sites include law firms, courts, public interest legal organizations, and the legal departments of trade associations, corporations and government agencies.
3-Credit Course on Constitutional Law: Participants will attend a Constitutional law course for 3 credit hours. The course is entitled, “The Founders Constitution,” and is accredited by Ohio Northern Law School. The course structure will follow the required 2100 minutes of class time. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive 3 transfer credits.
Briefings and Activities: Participants will attend private briefings at institutions of the judicial and executive branches and will meet with prominent judges, lawyers and judicial scholars. Last year’s class met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and D.C. Federal Court of Appeals Judge Douglas Ginsburg.
Career Development Activities: Workshops will be held to help prepare participants for success in their law careers, and planned networking events will facilitate professional interaction.
Attorney Mentor Program: Each participant will be matched with an experienced lawyer who will serve as a professional mentor during and after the program.
Housing: Students live in furnished apartments on Capitol Hill and are matched with other Institute participants. The apartments are only a few blocks from public transportation, with access to the entire D.C. metro area.
Scholarships: 75% of students receive scholarship awards based on financial need and merit. Typical awards range from $500 to $2,500.
“My experience at the Electronic Privacy Information Center has given me real insight into public interest practice and the everyday business of protecting basic rights. I am reassured that my goal to make a difference in the government and the everyday lives of the American public is possible, and I am already doing it!”
Danielle Nasr, University of Texas School of Law Legal Intern, EPIC.org
“Working at the International Law Institute last summer helped me to land a full-time job after my 3rd year. My summer work experience in Washington, D.C. was the deciding factor, and I have the Legal Studies Institute to thank for the opportunity to have gained my legal experience.”
Diana Simpson, Roger Williams Law School, Legal Intern, International Law Institute
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 19th.
Many legal internship sites request resumes early in the year for their upcoming summer positions, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details on the program and an online application may be found at www.LegalStudiesDC.org. Questions may be directed to LSI Director Hicks P. Winters at LEGAL@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Volunteer Opportunity
Miller South 6th grade gifted and talented language arts class needs 4 law students to assist them as they prepare a trial based on Lois Lowry’s book The Giver. The idea is based on a program put together by the Ohio State Bar Association. The first meeting will be next Thursday, March 11 at 10 a.m., and the trial will be held on Monday, March 22 at either 10 a.m. or 1:20 p.m. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Professor Reilly (reilly@uakron.edu) or Professor Lee (btlee@uakron.edu).
Food for Fines, March 8 – 31
Students, faculty, and staff with late fines may donate nonperishable food items and receive credit toward library fine balances. The program benefits the Akron-Canton Food Bank.
2 nonperishable food items = 1 dollar credit
Sorry, this offer cannot be used to pay for lost or unreturned materials. There is no limit to how many food items you may donate.
Food items may be donated at the Law Library Circulation Desk. The Law Library will be accepting food items from March 8 through March 31.
Most needed items include peanut butter, boxed cereal, and canned vegetables and fruit.
Alternative Careers Workshop — TODAY at 12:15 in Room W-206 — ALL STUDENTS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
What Can You Do with Your Law Degree?? Come to the Alternative Careers Panel – TODAY –Tuesday, March 2 at 12:15 p.m. – Not sure you want to practice law or just thinking of what else you can do with your law degree? Come on Tuesday, March 2 at 12:15 in Room W-206 to hear from several distinguished attorneys who are using their law degrees in non-traditional ways. Our distinguished panelists will include Deborah Hoover, President of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation; Michelle Woodrich, Risk Manager at Akron Children’s Hospital; Rachael Yballe, Compliance Officer at Third Federal Savings & Loan Association; and Meg Matejkovic, Associate Dean for External Programs at Akron Law. Learn how legal skills and experience transfer to other settings and professions. A great event for all law students and alumni. Lunch will be served to those who attend.