From: Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers Date: November 17, 2022 Subject: Public Interest Lawyering: Policy, Door Fellowship Deadline Extended
SPIN and SJI are pleased to host the Public Interest Lawyering Series. This installment invites practitioners in policy to share about their career paths, employers, and day-to-day practice. Lunch will be provided.
Join SJI and guest speakers for a conversation about the human rights of people with disabilities, with a look at developments in the U.S. and across the globe.
Registration for the Public Interest Legal Career (PILC) Fair opens on December 1! PILC hosts 250+ public interest employers and will be held virtually Feb. 2-3. During this information session, we will provide an overview of the fair and explain how to register, how and when to apply, and what to expect from the fair. We strongly encourage attendance for anyone planning on participating in the PILC Fair!
LL.M. students interested in human rights and public international law are invited to the LL.M. Holiday Dinner with SJI host Kerry McLean, Assistant Director of Human Rights and Public International Law. Come to mingle with fellow LL.M. students and unwind as the fall semester comes to a close. Dinner and wine will be provided. Seats are limited, so you must RSVP!
As noted in our Job Search Toolkit, we recommend starting with a list of 15-20 employers to apply to over the next couple of months, directly and through job fairs.
Between Dec. 1 and Jan. 12, you can register for PILC and apply to interview with employers. Watch for details in coming weeks. And don't miss the PILC Fair Info Sessionon Nov. 30!
Do not relying solely on PILC to find a summer job. Make an appointmentwith an SJI adviser—the sooner, the better—to construct a plan.
1L Resume and Cover Letter Review Portal
Applying for public sector internships? Submit your resume and one cover letter to SJI's 1L Portalfor quick review.
Materials must be in the format outlined in our Toolkit.
Expect feedback in three to five business days.
We do not review judicial internship materials; instead, contact the Office of Judicial Clerkships.
The portal is separate from the summer funding requirement to submit your resume on CLS Connect. To receive feedback, you must submit your resume to the portal.
The portal will be closed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4.
A non-exhaustive list of upcoming student deadlines
Nov. 30: 3Ls who plan to graduate in May and have not completed their CLS Pro Bono Requirement must share their plans by this date. Failure to do so will result in a hold by Registration Services.
New! Norton Rose/The Door Fellowship (J.D.s) DEADLINE EXTENDED
Work at The Door Legal Services Center for approximately 16 months for $85,000/year plus benefits. Post-fellowship, you have the option to return to Norton Rose as an associate. You do not need to develop a project or find a host organization for this fellowship. Due Dec. 2.
3Ls: Bar Prep Donation for Public Interest Students
Many prep courses (which firms purchase for incoming associates) include a second course that can be donated to a public interest student. Complete this form to participate in a Student Senate program matching firm-bound and public sector students.
Funding
CLS Funding Resources: a spreadsheet of internal and external funding available to and/or specifically for CLS students.
Themis Bar Review Scholarship: for students going into public interest, government, or a clerkship. Apply by Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
Resources on the Supreme Court
Many students have expressed concern about the Supreme Court's current jurisprudential direction and its impact on their career plans. With faculty and student groups, we have developed a list of resources to help you think about these issues. The list is not exhaustive; we welcome your suggestions.
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Columbia LawLink is the CLS community hub for current students to connect with alumni.
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