LINK: “LEGAL UNPAID INTERNSHIP” – MTA Metro-North Railroad

Location: New York City

Description:
MTA Metro-North Railroad, an organization with a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, is a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest such authority in the United States. Metro-North is a dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, new technologies, and service expansion. With a staff of approximately 5,900 people, Metro-North serves more than one million customers per week over 384 miles of rail that link historic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City and 120 stations in New York State and Connecticut.

Provide assistance to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels and staff attorneys on a variety of legal issues involving Transportation, Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial, Personal Injury/Tort, Labor and Employment Law, and various litigation matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist by performing legal research, writing briefs and memoranda, and drafting documents in connection with matters such as: First Amendment issues; contractual disputes with public or private entities; procurement agreements; real estate agreements; licenses; intellectual property; Freedom of Information Law; personal injury/tort; employment; labor; and various litigation matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong project management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-starter, able to prioritize work.
- Excellent research, writing and strong interpersonal communications skills.
- Well-developed abilities to grasp legal problems.
- Initiative and a creative approach to issues resolutions.
- Some demonstrated interest in government or transportation is desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
- Must be able to work during the fall semester, 16 – 20 hours per week.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Law student with at least two years of law school or equivalent.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.

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LINK: “LAW STUDENT INTERNS” – County of Riverside, California

Location: Riverside, California

Description:
The Office of County Counsel is searching for Law Student Interns who have strong diplomacy and people skills. The successful intern will be working with Officers and County staff as part of the Code Enforcement team and will be assisting professional Attorneys with general litigation.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Preparing declarations and memoranda of points and authorities, compiling exhibits for inspection and seizure warrants for submission
- Preparing pleadings, including complaints, injunctions and summary judgement motions for injunctions and nuisance abatement cases
- Preparing staff reports, compiling evidence and preparing orders and findings for administrative abatement proceedings
- Assisting with general litigation and assisting in preparing County Counsel Opinions and legal research memoranda.

Professional Law Student Interns must meet all of the following requirements:
- Law Student interns must be currently enrolled at an accredited Law School
- Law Students must possess the skills necessary to successfully complete the assigned projects.
- Law Students are expected to have good verbal, writing, and strong research skills.
- Law Students will be expected to commit a minimum of ten(10) hours per week to their internship for up to 2 months.

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LINK: “Law Clerk” – UniGroup, Inc.

Location: Fenton, Missouri

Note: No start date is provided for this position. Fall 2010 is a best guess.

Description:
UniGroup, Inc., founded in 1987, is the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit and other subsidiaries which support the worldwide operations of these two leading transportation companies; Vanliner Group, Inc. (providing specialized insurance coverage for movers); Total Transportation Services, Inc., (which sells and leases vehicles and sells movers’ supplies); SAM (Store and Move), a portable moving and storage solution; and UniGroup Worldwide UTS (a global mobility management company).

Under direct supervision, provides support to the Attorneys of the Legal Department. With an Attorney’s direction, resolves routine legal issues.

Essential Duties:
Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as memorandums, opinion letters, briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, etc.

Additional Duties:
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience. Current enrollment in an accredited law school. Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the legal field. Excellent verbal communication skills; includes ability to collect/provide information and resolve problems in an articulate, courteous, and tactful manner. Highly organized and able to set priorities effectively. Ability to access, enter, modify, and retrieve data on a PC. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and compose correspondence. Visual acuity sufficient to accurately review and proof information. Auditory ability to use a telephone.

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LINK: “Law Clerk” – Raytheon

Location: El Segundo, California

Description:
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, MA, Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Assist Raytheon Corporate Counsel in legal matters involving legal research, document drafting, contracts review, internal investigations, and other tasks as assigned.

Year round part-time (20 hours/week during academic year, 40hrs/week in Summer)

This position requires U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining a clearance.

The ideal candidate will possess:
* Desired Skills/Coursework:

Candidates are required to have completed a BS/BA and at least one year of an accredited law school. Knowledge of basic contracts/legal principals, and legal research techniques required. Must have strong writing and communications skills.
* Minimum GPA: 3.00
* Minimum Degree: B.S./B.A.
* Majors: Law

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LINK: “Law Clerk” – First National of Nebraska, Inc.

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Note: To access this position, click on the link, and type ‘law’ into the keyword search field. The ‘Law Clerk’ position should be the first result. No start date is provided for this position. Fall 2010 is a best guess.

Description:
Provide support to a legal department of five attorneys by conducting research and reviewing and preparing documents. Research includes state and federal laws and regulations that govern national and state banks, financial holding companies and various corporate entities. Document review and preparation includes contracts, corporate resolutions, state and federal filings and others.

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on various legal issues. Review and interpret contracts. Provide other support to legal department in the areas of corporate law, banking, contracts, corporate governance, litigation and compliance.

Job Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
1. Completed at least one year of law school education.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
3. Good interpersonal skills.

Additional Qualifications:
1. Strong research skills.
2. Effective writing skills.
3. Strong problem solving skills.

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Washington, DC: LINK: “Summer Law Clerkships” – Earthjustice

Honolulu, Hawaii: LINK: “Summer Law Clerkships” – Earthjustice

Description:
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the earth’s natural resources and defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. Originally founded as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund in 1971, Earthjustice has been involved in many of the nation’s most important environmental battles and has established valuable precedents in cases involving air and water quality, endangered species, forestry, public lands, and international environmental law.

Summer law clerks will participate in a wide range of tasks that will include significant legal research and factual research and is also likely to include preparing briefs and motions; meeting with clients and experts; conducting case investigation, record review, or discovery; performing administrative advocacy; and/or screening potential new cases or developing new legal claims or theories.

Qualifications: Qualifications for the position include a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, excellent research skills, a solid academic record, and a strong work ethic. Knowledge of environmental and administrative law will be a definite plus. We also value initiative, creative thinking, and the ability to work collegially with others. A full-time, 10-week summer commitment is required. Work dates are flexible (May – August). Summer law clerks receive a stipend, but we welcome summer clerks to apply for and receive outside funding. Although the program is designed for current 2Ls (for the summer following the second year of law school), all current law students are welcome to apply.

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Consumers for a Responsive Legal System (“Responsive Law”) is seeking law interns for pay or for credit for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters.

Responsive Law is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve accessibility, accountability and affordability in the civil justice system. We advocate for more competition in the provision of legal services, better self-help options for the legal system’s customers, and improved legal literacy for those customers. [...] Continue Reading…

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Level 3 Communications is a leading global provider of telecommunications services offering reliable and secure network capabilities that deliver exceptional value. As a trusted business partner, enterprise, content, wholesale and government customers rely on Level 3 to deliver converged voice, video and data solutions combined with a superior service experience.

This position is responsible for legal support to the Legal and Public Policy Department. Responsibilities will include legal research, writing, database management and project coordination. Ideal candidate should be L2 law student and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess above-average computer skills and technical ability. This law clerk position is available part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. [...] Continue Reading…

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Comcast Corporation’s Washington, DC office is looking for a part-time law student intern to support the Public Policy group in Fall 2010. The position involves research and writing on public policy issues including cable, Internet, voice, wireless, and content. The intern can expect to prepare briefing memos, talking points, comment summaries, and other written material, and may have opportunities to attend conferences, hearings and events outside of the office. [...] Continue Reading…

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The RRP is seeking law student applicants for fall internships. Interns will participate in litigation, legal analysis, legislative analysis, public education and advocacy regarding a broad range of issues including: abortion, family planning, reproductive health care coverage in public and private insurance, confidentiality in health care, HIV/AIDS and sex education, pregnancy discrimination, defending clinics against anti-choice efforts, contraceptive equity, childcare and reproductive technology. [...] Continue Reading…

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