August 13, 2010

2L Government Internship Deadlines

The Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password information in Symplicity) has a wealth of information about opportunities in various levels of government. Some upcoming deadlines to highlight (neither the list or the handbook are exhaustive).

Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of General Counsel – Summer Law Intern Program (Paid, Deadline Between Aug. 16 & Sept. 30, 2010)
Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program Spring (Unpaid, Deadline Between Aug. 23 & Oct. 8, 2010)
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel – Summer Honors Program (Paid, Deadline Aug. 27, 2010)
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 – Legal Internship Program Fall (Unpaid, Deadline Aug. 31, 2010)
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau – Student Internship Program Fall (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Aug. 31, 2010)
Office of Government Accountability – Summer Associate Program (Paid, Deadline Sept. 1, 2010)
CA District Attorney’s Office Sacramento County – Law Intern Program Summer (Paid, Deadline Between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2010)

The Department of Justice's Summer Legal Internship Program Application is due September 7th! Start this lengthy application process now for these PAID positions!

Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers! For a list of these programs, see the top of Table 3 – 2L Programs Sorted by Deadline.

3L Upcoming Government Honors/Internship Deadlines

The Government Honors & Internship Handbook (login/password information in Symplicity) has a wealth of information about opportunities in various levels of government. Some upcoming deadlines to highlight (neither the list or the handbook are exhaustive):

3Ls:
Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of General Counsel – DHS General Counsel’s 2011 Honors Program (Paid, Deadline Between Aug. 16 & Sept. 30, 2010)
Securities & Exchange Commission – Law Student Observer Program Spring (Unpaid, Deadline Between Aug. 23 & Oct. 8, 2010)
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 – Legal Internship Program Fall (Unpaid, Deadline Aug. 31, 2010)
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau – Student Internship Program Fall (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Aug. 31, 2010)
Dept. of State, Office of the Legal Adviser (Civil) – 3-Year New Attorney Program (Paid, Deadline Sept. 1, 2010)

Please do not forget that the largest federal hiring program for new attorneys is through the US Department of Justice Honors Program, whose application is open and the deadline is September 7th. This is a lengthy application so start on it early!

There are also 35 federal and 13 state and local programs that will fill positions as soon as ideal candidates are identified. Get your applications in early for these employers!

August 10, 2010

DACC & Your Personal Brand

DACC -- Differentiation, Authenticity, Consistency & Clarity. These four touchstones of developing a Personal (Leadership) Brand are the core of what Lisa Orrell addresses in her new book "Millennials into Leadership: The Ultimate Guide for Gen Y's Aspiring to be Effective, Respected, Young Leaders at Work." How have you considered your values, work ethic, attitude, perspective, and even personal style might influence the development of your own Personal Leadership Brand? This takes time, patience, and is a continual evolution but can lead to great personal and professional success and satisfaction.