By now you have received an email (if you previously logged into the MPILCC Symplicity) from the Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) that bidding is now open! You can see a list of participating employers here. Note that there are employers from all over the country, even beyond the Midwest. Take a look and submit your bids before January 11^th at 3pm CST.

All bidding will take place via MPILCC’s Symplicity platform (Symplicity login information was sent to you directly from MPILCC via email). All interviews and table talks will occur virtually.

Questions? Check the FAQ or shoot Alison Smith an email. We are here to help and best of luck with bidding!

Are you interested in public service, travel, camaraderie, and rewarding work in a global law firm of over 1,000 attorneys? An internship with the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps is more than a high-quality legal experience, it’s an adventure.

WHAT TO EXPECT
The Navy JAG Corps offers summer internships and school year externships to law students wishing to gain valuable legal experience, the opportunity for academic credit, and greater insight into life as a Navy judge advocate. As a Navy JAG Corps summer intern, you’ll be assigned to a legal command or staff and gain experience in traditional Navy JAG Corps practice areas like military justice (criminal prosecution and defense), legal assistance (providing general legal advice to Sailors and their families),
and command services (advising military commanders and their staffs). Other practice areas include national security law, admiralty and maritime law, appellate litigation, administrative law, civil litigation, and environmental law. Opportunities may be available at any Navy JAG Corps office within the United States. To learn more and access our application, visit our website through the QR code below. Applications should be emailed to NavyJAGInternships@us.navy.mil.

APPLY NOW | JAG.NAVY.MIL/CAREERS
DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2023

Justice Catalyst partners with Public Rights Project to co-sponsor a fellowship for innovative affirmative litigation and enforcement work in state, local, and tribal government offices.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

We are looking for projects from diverse, creative, self-starting fellows who will pursue year-long fellowships, with a possibility of renewal for a second year. Like all Justice Catalyst fellowships, we prioritize groundbreaking ideas, including early-stage projects that are boundary-pushing in the pursuit of systemic solutions to major injustices. And like all Public Rights Project fellowships, these projects should be focused on using the affirmative litigation and enforcement powers of state or local government to effect change and improve our communities.

Fellows can submit a prospectus with or without a host government office, and work with us to identify a way to launch the project. For questions about fellowships, please email fellowships@justicecatalyst.org.

PREFERRED OFFICES

For the 2023-2024 fellowship cycle, JC/PRP are partnering with some preferred offices for fellowship project placements. The current list of preferred offices is

• City of Chicago Department of Law — Affirmative Litigation Division
• Columbus City Attorney’s Office — City Solicitor’s Office
• District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General
• Harris County Attorney’s Office — Affirmative Litigation Unit
• Oakland City Attorney’s Office — Housing Justice Initiative — Affirmative Litigation Division
• City of Philadelphia Law Department — Affirmative and Special Litigation Unit
• Travis County District Attorney’s Office
• Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office — Economic Justice Initiative

You are encouraged to apply to work in one of these offices. However, we will also accept applications for other state/local/tribal government host offices.

To view full details of the Public Rights Project Joint Fellowship click here.

FASPE was an eye opener. The sessions and my interactions with the other fellows expanded my views on what to consider in determining what was ethical or not…I greatly appreciated the lesson in history, as well as the backdrop it provides for the future. I’m excited to see how the lessons I’ve learned interact with the challenges I will face in my career as a lawyer.
– Olohikhuae Egbokhare, 2022 Fellow

Details:

• FASPE Law is a fully funded fellowship program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership. The program addresses current ethical issues facing lawyers by first examining the role of German lawyers and judges in enabling Nazi policies, including their role in the Holocaust. 
• The program takes place in Germany and Poland, and sessions are held at sites of Nazi actions so that Fellows benefit from an immersive, contextual experience.
• The 2023 program will run from May 26, 2023 to June 9, 2023.
• The deadline to apply is January 3, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
• The 2023 program will be co-led by faculty members Bob Bauer and Eric Muller.

The following informational materials may be of interest, and can be easily shared:
Program Flyer
Law program
FAQ
How to Apply
Apply Now
Information Session Recording
Photos and Testimonials
Sample Itinerary

The inaugural NDAA 2023 Job Fair is an exciting opportunity for you to meet a number of prosecuting agencies seeking to hire persons for entry-level and lateral positions. Justice-driven students and attorneys who have a passion for advocating for the rights of all involved in the criminal justice system should attend. Multiple networking opportunities will be available to enhance your experience.

REMINDER: NDAA will be offering a Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshop on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 4:00pm ET to job seekers and/or law students that register for the 2023 Job Fair by Friday, November 25, 2022.

Learn more & register for the job fair | 2023 Sponsorship opportunities

Applications for the 2023 Justice Catalyst/Public Rights Project Joint Fellowship are due by January 4!

Public Rights Project has teamed up with Justice Catalyst for another year to co-sponsor a special fellowship focused on innovative affirmative litigation and enforcement work in state, local, and tribal government offices. This fellowship is geared toward 3Ls and recent graduates who are interested in serving their communities.

We are looking for projects from diverse, creative, self-starting fellows who will pursue year-long fellowships, with a possibility of renewal for a second year. Like all Justice Catalyst fellowships, we prioritize groundbreaking ideas, including early-stage projects that are boundary-pushing in the pursuit of systemic solutions to major injustices. Learn more about some of our past fellows. 

If you are interested in training, professional development, and access to a national network of impact litigators in government fill out this interest form. Students should submit a resume and prospectus by next Friday, November 18. Applications are due on January 4, 2023. Selected fellows will begin their placements in September 2023.

Priority Placements

Currently, priority placement for applicants are in the following offices:

• Chicago Department of Law — Affirmative Litigation Division
• Columbus City Attorney’s Office — City Solicitor’s Office
• District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General — Public Advocacy Division
• Harris County Attorney’s Office — Affirmative Litigation Unit
• Oakland City Attorney’s Office — Community Lawyering and Civil Rights
• Philadelphia Law Department — Affirmative and Special Litigation Unit
• Travis County District Attorney’s Office — Worker Rights Initiative
• Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office — Economic Justice Initiative

This is an amazing opportunity for fellows to learn from their peers and to have a real impact in their community.

PBF is officially announcing its 2023 Peggy Browning Fund Summer Fellowship Program!

The mission of the Peggy Browning Fund (PBF) is to empower the next generation of workplace justice advocates. Through fellowships, workers’ rights conferences, networking, and other programs, we provide unique opportunities for law students to work for economic and social justice. Since our first Summer Fellowship Program in 1998, the prestige of a Peggy Browning Fellowship has become widely recognized

Our core program is the Summer Fellowships, which provide funded ten-week summer fellowships to law students across the United States. Peggy Browning Fellows work in a wide variety of social justice organizations, including unions, workplace justice non-profits, and union-side law firms. Last year, the Summer Fellowship Program placed 104 law students at over 75 different organizations.

The 2023 PBF Summer Fellowship Program is expected to open applications on November 21st, 2022, with offers starting on a rolling basis on December 10th. Applications for the 2023 cycle close January 13th, 2023. While fellowship opportunities will be listed from the open of applications, new opportunities will be added throughout December and January, so applicants are encouraged to check the website for updates. If students have further questions about the program or the application process, they can find more information on our website.

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is still accepting applications for the 2023 Fall Assistant District Attorney positions. For more information on the office, you can visit:  http://www.bronxda.nyc.gov.

Students may apply using this link: https://bronxda.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2q700t7p8zz.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at romanad@bronxda.nyc.gov or 718-838-6138.

Assistant District Attorney Fall 2023

Summary:

Title: Assistant District Attorney Fall 2023
ID: 902 – 2022088
Department: Various Bureaus
Functional Title: Assistant District Attorney
Campaign Start Date: 04/13/2022
Salary Range: $73,579/$75,121
# of openings: TBD
Shift: N/A

Job Summary:

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of entry level Assistant District Attorney commencing in the Fall of 2023. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys are required to abide by a commitment of three years of initial service to the Office of the District Attorney. Assistant District Attorneys are routinely required to perform evening, night, weekend and holiday assignments and to respond, on a 24 – hour basis, to crime scenes, police precincts and booking facilities.

Qualifications:

Required: U.S. Citizenship as of first day of employment
Required: New York State residency, as of first day of employment
Required: JD class of 2023 or Recent law school graduate admitted to New York State Bar
Required: Sit for first available UBE after graduation from law school
Required: Sit for first or second MPRE and NYLE available after graduation from law school or sooner
Required: Commitment of three years of initial service
Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law.
Moot Court/Mock Trial
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Salary: $73,579 non-admitted; $75,121 admitted.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with DCWP qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.