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CareerpathsVol. 4, Issue 5If you are a runner, you know that in order torun a personal best, you must dedicate time andenergy to train and properly fuel and rest yourbody. Without suitable training, you risk injuryor may not finish.A job search is like a race - a marathon not asprint. Looking for a legal position takes timeand perseverance: time for honest selfassessment, to prepare (and review) yourapplication materials, to search foropportunities and to make personal connections.There is no room for idleness. Inactivity does notcreate opportunities or advance your mission.Developing relationships and learning aboutdifferent practice areas takes time anddetermination. Every search is unique.Candidates have different experiences, skills,connections, grades. OCP looks forward tohelping you set realistic goals for yourprofessional development.February 2011REPORTING SUMMEREMPLOYMENTWhen you accept a summer position,withdraw all outstanding applications.Notify your recommenders and thankanyone who helped you along the way.OCP collects summer employmentinformation, which enables us to determinehow to deploy our program and counselingresources this spring. The data isinformative to other students and helps us totrack and maintain relationships withemployers who hire W&L Law students.To submit your employment information inSymplicity, select Employment and thenEmployment again and click ―add new‖ torecord your placement information. In thealternative, you may complete a papersurvey available on OCP‘s library table.Contact Suzanne Wade if you have anyquestions.Student Debt ReliefJoin us for legal news, job search tips andemployment opportunities.HIGHLIGHTS2INTHIS ISSUE7PUBLIC SECTORUPCOMING 3L DEADLINES3UPCOMING 1L DEADLINES8JOB FAIRS5PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT96INTERNSHIP POSTINGS10INFORMATIONPRACTICE AREARESOURCESCALENDAR ANDIn an effort to offset the disparity between public andprivate sector salaries, and to encourage students andpractitioners to consider public interest careers, thefederal government has enacted legislation to helpgraduates pay down their educational debt. If you areconsidering a public interest career and don‘t thinkyou can afford it, the Equal Justice Works websiteprovides a comprehensive listing of income-basedloan repayment and loan forgiveness programs.Investigate state loan repayment assistance programsand review W&L‘s LRAP requirements.SURVEYCareer Paths 1
Upcoming 3L Government Honors DeadlinesThe following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Detailsof these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located k.cfm. Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia – Criminal Law Internship Program(Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 02/12/11)Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis &Negotiations Division – Student Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 02/15/11)Sacramento State Center for California Studies – Capital Fellows Programs Senate FellowsProgram (Paid, Deadline 02/23/11)Sacramento State Center for California Studies – Capital Fellows Programs ExecutiveFellows Program (Pa id, Deadline 02/23/11)Sacramento State Center for California Studies – Capital Fellows Programs Jesse MarvinUnruh Assembly Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline 02/23/11)Sacramento State Center for California Studies – Capital Fellows Programs JudicialAdministrative Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline 02/23/11)For a complete list of 3L programs, see the top of Table 4 – 3L Programs Sorted by Deadline.Upcoming 3L Public Interest Fellowship DeadlinesTo access the links be;pw, you need to register in PSLawNet, www.pslawnet.org; registration isfree and you create your own password.February 2011 Rolling - 2011-13 Hunton & Williams Pro Bono Fellowship - Atlanta 2/15/2010 - Fellowship in Climate Change Law - Columbia Law School 2/15/2010 - 2011-12 California Senate Fellows - California State Senate 2/23/2011 - 2011-12 California Executive Fellowship - Center for California Studies 2/23/2011 - 2011-12 Capital Fellows Program - Center for California Studies 2/23/2011 - 2011-12 Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program - Center for CaliforniaStudies 2/23/2011 - 2011-12 Judicial Administration Fellowship Program - Center for CaliforniaStudies 2/28/2011 - 2011-13 Educational Advancement and Fair Opportunity Fellow - University ofNorth Carolina Center for Civil RightsCareer Paths 2
The following government programs have 1L deadlines coming up in the next two weeks. Detailsof these programs are provided in the 2010-11 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located k.cfm.Summer Programs Dept. of Justice - Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Between Dec. andApril 2011) Transportation Security Administration – Office of Civil Rights Summer Law StudentInternship Program (Unpaid, After 12/01/10, but no later than end of March) Federal Communications Commission – Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing PolicyDivision, Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 03/15/11) City of Chicago – Mayor’s Office Summer Fellowship Program (Paid, 02/11/11) Environmental Protection Agency – R6 2011 Summer Intern Honors Program (Unpaid,Deadline 02/11/11) Comptroller of the Currency – Law Dept. Legal Internships (Unpaid, Due 02/12/11) Wisconsin Dept. of Justice – Division of Legal Services Law Clerk Program (Unpaid,Deadline 02/11/11) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Legal Unit, Chicago District OfficeStudent Externships (Unpaid, Deadline 02/15/11) New York Attorney General’s Office – Legal Internship Program (Paid, Deadline02/15/11) Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs legal InternshipProgram (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 02/15/11) City of Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office – Summer Legal Internship (Unpaid,Deadline 02/15/11) Smithsonian Institution – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid,Deadline 02/15/11) Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement & Compliance AssuranceLaw Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 02/20/11) Election Assistance Commission – Office of General Counsel Law Clerkship Program(Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 02/25/11) Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid,Deadline 02/28/11) Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis &Negotiations Division Student Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 02/28/11) Alabama Office of the Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program (Unpaid,Deadline 03/01/11) Executive Office of the President – Council on Environmental Quality Legal InternshipProgram (Unpaid, Deadline 03/01/11) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio n – Legal Division Summer Legal Intern Program(Paid, Deadline 03/01/11) Dept. of Health & Human Services - Departmental Appeals Board - VolunteerInternship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/01/11)Career Paths 3
Dept. of Health & Human Services – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Office ofGeneral Counsel Law Student Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 03/01/11)Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/01/11)New Jersey Attorney General – Division of Law Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid,Deadline 03/01/11)Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia – Criminal Law InternshipProgram (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 03/01/11)Virginia Attorney General – Summer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline03/01/11)California Franchise Tax Board – Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline03/02/11)Commodity Futures Trading Commission – Summer Legal Intern Program (Paid &Unpaid, Deadline not yet established was 03/02/10)Many federal and state programs will be filled as soon as the ideal candidates are identified. Youshould consider that any Federal or State Program with a Rolling Deadline (see the top of Table 2 –1L Programs Sorted by Deadline) as soon as possible.ReferencesAt some point in the job search process, you will likely be asked for references. You should be preparedto provide a potential employer with the requested information and you need to make sure the people youuse as references are prepared to receive a call. Some tips from the OCP:1. Ask your references whether you can include them. Contact potential references ahead oftime, making sure to ask people to be references before providing their name as a reference.2. Use people who are familiar with your work and your skills. Many legal employers areparticularly interested in your performance in law school and, therefore, establishing a goodrelationship with your professors and using these professors as references is important. But pastor current employers are also a great source of potential references, as long as the person you useis specifically familiar with you and the work you‘ve done. The bottom line is that you shoulduse people who have the greatest familiarity with you and your work and will be able to speakabout your professional accomplishments.3. Provide your references a copy of a current resume. To ensure that your references haveaccurate information about you, it is wise to provide a copy of your resume. Also make sure theyhave information about the specific jobs for which you‘ve used their name as a reference so theycan speak to the skills you have that might be most relevant to the position.4. Thank your references. No one is obligated to serve as a reference for you so remember tothank your references for assisting you with your job search and let them know the outcome ofyour application.Career Paths 4
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTHere is one employer‘s workinglist of the traits displayed by acolleague who ―get‘s it‖:shows initiativeteam playerlow maintenanceintellectually curiousenthusiasticgoes the extra mileselflesskeeps practicalintuitiveunderstands the big pictureThese are traits employers arelooking for.Are you conveying the rightmessage?PROFESSIONALISM RESOURCES:Richard L. Hermann,Managing Your Legal Career:Best Practices for Creating theCareer You WantAmee R. McKim, MaximizeYour Lawyer Potential:Professionalism and BusinessEtiquette for Law Students andLawyersJohn R. Sapp, Making Partner:A Guide for Law FirmAssociatesDo you “Get It”?Young lawyers are likely familiar with the term―competencies‖ and if they‘re not, they probably will besoon. Increasingly, the bar uses the term as a catch-all torefer to the skills, characteristics, traits and habits necessaryfor successful lawyering. Many employers have moved to acompetency-based model for hiring, training, compensationand advancement; the process for moving to this model, andthe various models in use were among the hottest topics atthe December 2010 ABA/NALP Professional DevelopmentInstitute. Insiders have always been able to identify thosewho ―get it‖ – competencies are best understood as aparticular employer‘s definition of that amorphous concept.Examples of general competencies might be LegalExcellence (analytical thinking and knowledge, writing andverbal skills), Practice Development (business development,client relationship skills, client service), Business Knowhow and Judgment (project and practice management, firmmanagement) and Leadership (work ethic, interpersonalskills, team building, developing others). Some employershave developed highly-detailed specific sub-competenciesfor each stage of a lawyer‘s career. (If you‘d like to take alook at an example of a ―Senior Associate Competency inProfessional Branding‖ or a bibliography of corecompetency references, stop by my office.)What does this mean for you? Expect increasing specificityin the interview process, and in the review and advancementprocess once you‘re in practice. Research each employerwith which you interview; if they use a competency-basedmodel for development, be familiar with it. Even if aparticular employer hasn‘t formally adopted a competencybased scheme for professional development, start thinkingin those terms. The popularity of the model is greatevidence of what employers tend to value in a new hire:have a solid idea of the way in which your academic andwork experiences tie into those characteristics and skills.Finally, choose courses, extracurricular activities, serviceopportunities and other experiences that offer you thechance to develop an area you haven‘t before.AndreaCareer Paths 5
SUMMER INTERNSHIPSCT – POVERTY LAW ADVOCACY Internship:http://www.nlada.org/Jobs/Job Search Detail?job id job 1006422FL - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF):http://www.myflorida.com/cf web/ - 2LsDC – VETERAN’S CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM, deadline is March 15, 2011:www.vetsprobono.org/newsite/intern.htmGA – GEORGIA RESOURCE CENTER – death penalty representation. Students can apply bysending a resume and cover letter to Lynn Damiano, Georgia Resource Center, 303 Elizabeth Street,Atlanta, GA 30307 or emailing lynndamiano@yahoo.com.SPORTS LAWSUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMSInterested in exploring a career in sports law? Check out these summer internship: CBS: College Sports Network – Legal Intern (New York) (Search for ―Legal‖ postings) Major League Baseball (New York)MLB offers a general internship program; applicants canspecify interest in Legal Business Affairs department (search for ―internship,‖ then ―2011summer internship‖ or ―mlb.com 2011 summer internships‖) Major League Soccer – Legal Department (New York) Octagon Sports Marketing & Management - Legal Intern (Mclean, Virginia) U.S. Olympic Committee – Law Clerk/Intern (Colorado Springs, Colorado)OCP WelcomesHeather Briggs ‗12Las our AdministrativeIntern this Spring.Interested in taking the Patent Bar?Studying for the exam is highly recommended.Jen Nguyen ‗11L passed the exam and iswilling to discuss the experience with you.Consider taking the exam before the PatentOffice updates it at the end of April. PLIoffers one review course, but there are otheroptions.Confidential and ImpartialResourcesCAIR Resources for University Policy on ProhibitedStudents Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation andSexual Misconduct are available at W&L. For a list ofCAIRs, click here. The CAIRs can provideinformation procedures and dispute resolution options,and for complaints by or against students.Career Paths 6
PUBLIC INTERESTAPPLICATION ADVICEPSLawNet, a wonderful resource for the public interestjob search, also has a blog. Check it frequently fornews and information on public interest organizations.Recently, the blog had articles regarding draftingeffective resumes and cover letters, as well asinterviewing skills. Read the articles for advice ontailoring your application to public interest employers.Funding yourpublic interestinternshipCareer Planning recentlydistributed a Memorandum to allSTUDY ABROAD /SUMMER PROGRAMSW&L Law students may earn academic credit forcoursework taken as part of an ABA-approved programoffered by another law school, with prior permission ofAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs Robert Danforth.If you are interested, apply now! Many of the deadlinesare March 1st.The January issue of Student Lawyer Magazine contains adescriptive listing of all ABA study abroad programs bycountry. OCP also posts study abroad promotionalmaterials on the bulletin board down the hall from ouroffice outside Faculty Services.NEED SUMMER HOUSING?first- and second-year lawstudents which explains thefunding options available throughW&L Law. If interested,carefully read the memorandumand submit a timely applicationafter you have secured a summerinternship.PSLawNet has additionalSummer Funding Resources. Toaccess the information you mustregister at www.pslawnet.org.Affordable, safe, convenient student housing can befound at NYU or Emory University. Information andapplication materials for these summer housing programscan be found HERE.NALP also hosts an apartment exchange for students whoare looking to sublet their apartments this summer. Formore information, click HERE.OCP LIBRARY RESOURCESOCP has a 48-hour loan policy. If you have checkedout our resources, please return them so that otherstudents may use them.Career Paths 7Resources for researching privategrants to fund summerplacements: Corporate GivingDirectory The Directory of VirginiaFoundations
WINTER JOB FAIRSGOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST INTERVIEW PROGRAM – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25The 2011 Government & Public Interest Interview Program takesplace Friday, February 25, 2011, at the University of RichmondTyler Haynes Commons. Students selected for an interview willreceive an email from Ms. Evans by Friday, February 11. A list ofemployers who have made their selections will also be posted on theSymplicity home page.Students interviewing at the job fair are invited to an informationalmeeting on Monday, February 21st at 12 PM in Classroom C forfinal fair instructions and interviewing tips.THE COMMONWEALTH CONSORTIUM SPRING JOB FAIR - FRIDAY, MARCH 25The 2011 Spring Job Fair, held in conjunction with the law schools of U. of Richmond, William & Maryand UVA, will be held at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA on March 25th. More information willbe forthcoming.JOB FAIR ATTENDANCE POLICY – “One and You Go”If you are selected for one interview, you are obligated to attend the program. Carefully select employerswith whom you genuinely want to work.CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIRS24th ANNUAL ROBERT M. COVER RETREATFighting for Justice and Social Change takes place March 4 6, 2011 at Sargent Center, Peterborough,NH. Public interest law students, practitioners and academics gather at this annual retreat to network,learn and enjoy a weekend together. COST: 140 includes Retreat fees, lodging and all meals/food.Registration deadline is February 15th, 2011. Email Jamie Rhodes: cover.retreat.2011@gmail.com.LAVENDER LAW CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIRRegistration is now open for the 2011 National LGBT Bar Association‘s Lavender Law Conference andCareer Fair being held September 8-10th at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles.The conference features panel discussions and workshops on cutting edge legal issues affecting LGBTindividuals. The Career Fair is expected to draw over 130 recruiters from across the country.HEARTLAND DIVERSITY LEGAL JOB FAIRThe 2011 Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair will take place August 5-6, 2011, at the Crowne PlazaHotel in downtown Kansas City. Last year, Kansas City played host to nearly 100 students from over 40Law Schools from across the nation who had the opportunity to interview with 25 area law firms,organizations and government agencies.PATENT LAW INTERVIEW PROGRAMThis two-day interview program in Chicago brings together patent law employers and law students fromacross the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. The2011 Program will be held on Thursday, July 28 & Friday, July 29 at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown/Lakefront at 511 N. Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago.Career Paths 8
PRACTICE AREA RESOURCES – NEW SECTION!FOR PASSWORDS TO ACCESS OCP‘S SUBSCRIPTIONS, CLICK HEREInterested in Art Law?Wondering how to mix your passion for the arts with your legal education? Click HERE for a practiceguide on the subject. The guide provides a background on the field, and includes a list of internshipopportunities and links to various art law organizations and employers.Interested in Health Law?The field of health law is diverse; lawyers working in health law can work in hospitals, law firms, stateand federal agencies, corporations, professional organizations, and public interest organizations. Tofind additional information on this growing field click HERE for a Guide to Health Law Careers.So You Want to Become a Law Professor?Professors Bond, Murchison, and Shaughnessy recently led a program on becoming a law professor.The videotaped presentation can be found HERE. If you are considering a career in academia and werenot able to attend, we encourage you to check it out.Additional Resources: During the presentation, Professor Bond mentioned teaching fellowships as one of the pathwaysinto tenure track positions. The Tax Professor Blog contains a list of teaching fellowships foraspiring law professors. These two-year fellowships are opportunities to transition into thelegal academy by providing time to develop scholarship. The Association of American Law Schools provides resources for those looking to enter theteaching market. Former W&L Professor Brad Wendel wrote an article on how to get a job in law teaching. A professor at Marquette University Law School has gathered resources on careers in lawteaching from around the web. An article from Columbia Law School tells you ―Almost Everything You Need to Know aboutLaw Teaching.‖W&L Law’s innovative third year program topic at Virginia BarAssociation Young Lawyers Division RoundtableOn January 21, 2011, Professor Jim Moliterno was a panelist for The Changing Landscape of LegalEducation – How to Teach the Craft of Lawyering. Other panelists included UVA‘s Senior Asst.Dean for Career Services Kevin Donovan, Emeritus Professor of Law at William and Mary John Levyand McGuire Woods Partner Robert Tyler. Panelists reviewed the purpose and history of legaleducation and how it has transformed over the last forty years. Law schools are altering the way theyteach to better prepare lawyers for practice. This transition has been suggested by the ABA and byemployers who are being pressured by clients who are refusing to pay for associates‘ training.Employers need attorneys who can hit the ground running – lawyers who have good judgmentand character and who know how to take depositions, draft contracts and have experience withwritten and oral advocacy. W&L Law‘s 3L program is on the cutting edge of meeting employer‘sexpectations for young associates. Are you marketing yourself properly? Show employers how youstand out by including our promotional material in your application packets.Career Paths 9
SURVEY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED:Take a survey and earn money for the ABA Student Division or theNational Legal Aid and Defender AssociationA doctoral study that examines law students‘ attitudes and beliefs toward treatment programs forjuvenile offenders is asking for support from law students, even students not interested in criminallaw. The study is entitled, ―Attitudes and Beliefs about Juvenile Delinquency Rehabilitation.‖In return for your participation, the project will donate 1 per participant to either the American BarAssociation-Law Student Division or National Legal Aid and Defender Association, at yourpreference. In addition, participants interested in receiving a summary of the survey results mayenter their email address during the beginning of the study. Participation involves completing anonline questionnaire and watching an online presentation (with audio). It should take about an hour.If you would like to participate, please email uapsychresearcher@gmail.com and state that you are―interested in completing the study‖ and give your university affiliation. You do NOT need toprovide your name or any additional information. In the alternative, you may ecruitmentinfo.If you have any questions about this research, contact Abigayl Perelman atamperelman@crimson.ua.edu or (205)348-5000.CALENDAR OF EVENTSWeek of Feb. 7 – Judicial Clerkship Committee meets with Kirgis GroupsFeb. 7Student Advice on the Job Search—From 1L Summer to Post-Graduation – 12 pmFeb. 15McGuire Woods‘ Etiquette Dinner, Sheridan Livery – 5:30 pmFeb. 17Going Small or Solo After Graduation – 12 pmFeb. 21Government and Public Interest Interview Program – Information Session – 12 pmFeb. 22Law in Practice Series: Immigration Law; Edward Neufville ‗03L – 12 pmMar. 1Introduction to Clerkships - 12 pmMar. 14Nuts and Bolts: The Clerkship Application Process - 12 pmMar. 15Mergers & Acquisitions; Gerald Shepherd ‘86, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP - 12 pmMar. 16Mandatory Meeting for Summer Federal Work Study Applicants – 4 pmMar. 21Law in Practice: Sports Law, Ellen Zavarian, George Washington University - 12 pmMar. 22Working as a Magistrate: JDs preferred - 12pmCareer Paths 10
Career Paths 1 Vol. 4, Issue 5 February 2011 R MPLOYMENT A OCP collects s HI G H L I G H T S I N TH I S IS S U E 2 UPCOMING 3L DEADLINES 7 PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMATION 3 you can afford it, UPCOMING 1L DEADLINES 8 JOB FAIRS 5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9 PRACTICE AREA RESOURCES 6 INTERNSHIP POSTINGS 10 CALENDAR AND SURVEY Career paths Join us for legal news, job search tips and
