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B547 – Public Interest Internship Program Workshop

B547 – Public Interest Internship Program Workshop. Office of Career & Professional Development Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Overview - B547 Public Interest Internship Program. Unpaid Legal Internship during summer Public Interest Sector - Major Areas: Judicial Clerkships

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B547 – Public Interest Internship Program Workshop

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  1. B547 – Public Interest Internship Program Workshop Office of Career & Professional Development Indiana University Maurer School of Law

  2. Overview - B547Public Interest Internship Program • Unpaid Legal Internship during summer • Public Interest Sector - Major Areas: • Judicial Clerkships • Legal Services/Aid • Advocacy Nonprofits – Clients, Causes or Policy • Other Nonprofits – Foundations, Arts, etc. • Governmental Agencies – Federal, state & local • No Law Firms or For-profit Corporations

  3. Benefits of Program • Develop Job Search Skills • Receive Valuable Legal Experience • Build Resume • Gain Potential Reference • Kick Start Career Exploration • Earn 1-4 Credits (at In-State Tuition Rate) • Eligible for Financial Aid

  4. First Summer - What 1L’s Do *Source: NALP Survey 2003

  5. Class of 2009

  6. Timing of Summer Job Offers Source: NALP Suvey 2003

  7. OCPD Job Search Resources • Primary Source = OCPD Web Page • Public Interest Internship Program (B547) – see “Clerkships, Externships, Fellowships & Internships” http://www.law.indiana.edu/students/clinic/public.shtml • “Online Resources”: • Federal & State Judicial • Federal & State Government • Public Interest – see especially http://www.law.indiana.edu/careers/resources/public.shtml

  8. OCPD Resources (con’t) • OCPD Library • Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook • Federal & State Judicial Guides • Federal & State Gov’t Guides • Indiana & Illinois Legal Directories – Courts, Prosecutors, Public Defenders • Various Public Interest Directories

  9. Judicial Clerkships - State • Welcome “free help” (no $$) • Start with a phone call (see “script” on B547 page) – don’t be bashful! • Applications accepted in the spring • Often first-come, first-serve; some now more competitive/selective • Consider different types of courts (e.g., tax, family, juvenile, trial, appellate)

  10. Judicial Clerkships – Resources • OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “State and Local Judicial” link • State Court Sites - www.statelocalgov.net • State Gov’t Web Sites – e.g., Access Indiana • Vermont State Judicial Guide • Indiana & Illinois Legal Directories • Federal Courts (very rare) - www.uscourts.gov; contact Prof. Seth Lahn for Fed. Cts. In Indiana

  11. Classic Public Interest • Legal Services/Aid • Public Defenders • Advocacy Nonprofits – Clients, Causes or Policy • Other Nonprofits – Foundations, etc. • Seeking “committed, passionate” applicants • May have application/selection process • Available throughout spring semester

  12. Public Interest – Resources • OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “Public Interest” link –http://www.law.indiana.edu/careers/resources/public.shtml • PSLawNet – www.pslawnet.org (User name=IU email) • Equal Justice Works - www.equaljusticeworks.org • NEW - Public Policy Handbook (see OCPD for access) • Everett Public Service Internship Program • Harvard Job Search Guide • NLADA – www.nlada.org

  13. State & Local Government • Likewise welcome “free help” • Any State Agency, not just AG’s • Prosecutors or District Attorneys • City or County Attorneys (~ population) • Available during spring • May not be posted positions - contact them directly to determine availability

  14. State & Local Gov’t – Resources • OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “State and Local Government” link – esp. www.statelocalgov.net • Any county Prosecutor or D.A’s office • www.prosecutor.org • OCPD Library • City/County Attorney Internship Book • Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook (few) • Indiana/Illinois Legal Directories

  15. Federal Government • Some have application deadlines – esp. if position requires security clearance • Probably more competitive; possibly first-come, first-serve basis • Rarely lead to F/T positions, but great experience and networking • Federal Govt is not only D.C.!

  16. Federal Gov’t – Resources • OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “Federal Government” link • Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook • Public Policy Handbook • Office of Personal Management site – www.usajobs.gov • Agency Information Gateway – www.studentjobs.gov • Other directories

  17. Additional OCPD Resources • Prior B547 Internship Database - Symplicity • Actual Job Postings on Symplicity (B547) • Limited On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Resume Collections (RC) • DC On-Location Recruiting Event – 3/15 • Spring Break Trip - DC (3/16-3/17) and NYC (3/18-3/19)

  18. How are Jobs Found?Sources of Jobs (National Avg.) Source: NALP 2008 Survey

  19. How Are Jobs Found?Sources of Jobs (National Avg.)Combined Referral & Self Initiated into Self Directed

  20. Remember • Most positions unadvertised/not posted • Unpaid legal internships are more valuable (both for your career and your long-term financial well being) than other options • Consider jobs outside of Bloomington area • Very competitive market - Get started! • Come see OCPD for help and guidance

  21. Administrative & FinancialConcerns • Administrative • Kim Bunge, Assistant Director, OCPD • Financial Aid • Paul Leopold, Director of Financial Aid

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