ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Program
PROGRAM BENEFITS | A recording of the January 22, 2024 Rural Practice Fellowship Program Law School Info Session can be found at https://youtu.be/jedGHm76-Us.
• Assistance identifying quality job placements in rural areas.
• The ISBA will screen potential employers and help place you in quality employment positions.
• Stipend to augment your salary. The ISBA will provide:
• $5,000 for summer clerks;
• Stipend of $10,000 for associates to be paid $5,000 at the beginning of the fellowship and $5,000 to be paid after the first year of the
fellowship.
• Interpersonal connections with and mentorship from experienced rural attorneys.
• You will participate in mentorship programs geared specifically to attorneys in rural practice.
• Connections to the rural community.
• You will be provided numerous opportunities to network and develop meaningful relationships with others in the rural legal and
business community, including introductions to a variety of rural clients and other business opportunities.
• Support for learning how to be an attorney in your first job.
• This program will provide CLE, training, and other resources for rural practitioners.
Don’t Miss Out | 2024 2L Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) Information Session | Jan. 25
This Thursday, January 25 at 12PM in AB Hall 309, we are hosting an informational session for 2L students who will apply for funding through the Summer Public Interest Program.
The Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) is part of WashULaw’s commitment to supporting students pursuing careers in the public sector. This program provides financial support to students who would otherwise be unable to work in unpaid public sector summer internships. The application for 2L candidates is open now and closes on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
An eligible position is one in which you are:
- Working for the public interest in a legal, policy, legislative, or advocacy setting under legal supervision, and in a position where at least one year of law school is required; or
- Working for a non-profit organization, government office, or in a judicial externship/internship program; and
- Working in a position where you are not receiving payment intended to compensate you for work performed during the internship, whether from your place of employment or an outside funder.
RSVP on Symplicity.
GET READY! FBI Legal Honors Internship Program | Application Period Feb. 12 – Mar. 1
Make an appointment with the Career Center to prepare your materials for the upcoming application period for the FBI’s Summer 2025 Honors Legal Internship Program. The application period will be open from February 12 – March 1, 2024. The link to apply will be on www.fbi.gov specifically under “FBI Jobs.” Don’t worry, we will send reminders so that you won’t miss this great opportunity.
The FBI Legal Honors Internship Program is a paid internship for the summer of 2025 in one of 56 FBI field offices nationwide or the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The successful applicant will also be granted a Top Secret clearance as part of the onboarding process.
Some of the assignments former law school interns performed were: (1) briefings on SCOTUS and US Court of Appeals criminal and national security cases to our FBI agents and intelligence analysts; (2) briefings on state law issues relative to peace officer status/mental health issues/active shooter matters and concealed gun carrying; (3) researching FBI and information sharing post 9/11 with state, local and private sector partners; (4) participating in two physical fitness programs per week – team building; (5) participating in firearms safety and defensive tactics demonstrations; and (6) visiting the federal/state judges, federal prosecutors, state prosecutors, and public defenders.
There are approximately 350 FBI attorneys operating across the country on complex criminal, national security, civil, and administrative legal issues. The FBI Honors Legal Internship Program is a wonderful gateway to start the journey to a full-time FBI legal career!
All Class Years! Winter OCI Bidding Deadline is Jan. 15th! Bid Now!
1.25.24 | In-Person 2L SPIP Info Session – See You There!
JOIN US | In-Person 2L Summer Public Interest Program Information Session
Join Assistant Director of Clerkships and Public Interest Merce’de Savala on Thursday, January 25 at 12PM in AB Hall 309 as she hosts an informational session for 2L students who will apply for funding through the Summer Public Interest Program.
The Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) is part of WashULaw’s commitment to supporting students pursuing careers in the public sector. This program provides financial support to students who would otherwise be unable to work in unpaid public sector summer internships. The application for 2L candidates is open now and closes on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
An eligible position is one in which you are:
- Working for the public interest in a legal, policy, legislative, or advocacy setting under legal supervision, and in a position where at least one year of law school is required; and
- Working for a non-profit organization, government office, or in a judicial externship/internship program; and
- Working in a position where you are not receiving payment intended to compensate you for work performed during the internship, whether from your place of employment or an outside funder.
RSVP on Symplicity.
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers! All About Transcripts
Every semester, all students (1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls) should obtain a copy of their official transcript after grades are released. Students can order an official transcript through Webstac or through the Office of the University Registrar. The next bidding deadline is Monday, January 15th @ 11:59 PM CT. 1Ls, If you have not already done so, please order your transcripts before the next bidding deadline.
Below you will find answers to common transcript questions:
When should I order my official transcript? You should order your transcript once you have received all of your 2023 fall semester grades and your cumulative GPA has been calculated in Webstac. If you believe your semester GPA qualifies you for Dean’s List and you want that designation to show on your transcript, you will need to wait until you receive an email from Dean Walsh confirming when the Dean’s List designation will be added to your transcript. If you do not receive your transcript in time for early OCI, please only bid with the university approved grade sheet.
What is the cost? A copy of your official transcript only costs $10. You will only need to purchase one time per semester.
The position I am applying for only requires an unofficial transcript. Should I submit my Webstac unofficial transcript? No. Submit a .pdf copy of your official transcript (see below). Let’s get down in the weeds for a moment. Technically, a transcript is only an official transcript when sent directly from Parchment (the transcript vendor) to the employer recipient. This means that when you forward your .pdf transcript to an employer, it becomes an unofficial transcript. When employers ask applicants to submit their official transcripts, they do not expect (or want) you to order a new transcript through Parchment to be sent directly to them. They expect you to submit a .pdf copy of your official transcript. Bottom line: Unless an employer specifically asks for an official transcript sent to them directly from the university, submit a .pdf of your official transcript for positions that request an official or unofficial transcript.
My official transcript includes a cover page saying that it is not permissible to replicate or forward the document. What should I do? You can disregard this instruction. It is also permissible to delete the “How to Authenticate This Official Transcript” cover page prior to sending your transcript. Deleting this page should also solve any errors that you receive when uploading to Symplicity.
When I bid with my official transcript, the text on the transcript becomes jumbled. How do I fix this? Before uploading your official transcript to Symplicity, open your official transcript with Google Chrome and print to .pdf ( see instruction below). This will allow you to delete the cover page and eliminate any error or encryption that may cause the information to be unreadable.
To print to .pdf, right click on your transcript, select “open with”, chose Google Chrome, select print, and in the printer options, look for an option called “print to PDF” or “PDF creator”. If you have trouble, the Career Center can help you with this., just email your transcript to lawcareers@wustl.edu.
NOW OPEN | 2024 2L Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) Application
The 2024 2L Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) Application is NOW OPEN. Second-year students in need who work in eligible non-profit or government law positions full-time for a minimum of six weeks (roughly 200 hours) over the summer are eligible to apply for summer funding through a competitive application process. Most awards are $3,500, although there are a few larger awards. You are encouraged to apply, even if you have not settled on summer plans. You can always withdraw your application later.
SPIP is a modest award intended to help cover modest living expenses. SPIP is not comparable to the pay at firm jobs and is not free money. You must fulfill the SPIP requirements outlined in the SPIP Information Guide. It will never be to your disadvantage to apply for outside funding, and doing so is encouraged.
Because 2L funding is competitive, students are encouraged to ensure their applications are strong and demonstrate a commitment to a career in public interest. Set up an appointment via Symplicity to have your application materials reviewed by a Career Strategist before you hit submit so that you can stand out as a strong candidate.
ACCESS THE 2L APPLICATION HERE. The application closes on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
FYI |MPILCC Bidding Deadline
Check your inbox. You should have received an email with MPILCC Symplicity login information. After logging in, you are required to fill in your profile to register. Registered students can see a listing of employers who are interviewing.
Apply! Students apply to any job they are interested in with the materials required by the employer, and the employer then “pre-selects” the students they wish to interview.
Bidding closes on Wednesday, January 10
For more information visit the MPILCC website.
MPILCC Student FAQs can be found HERE.
OPENS TUESDAY | 2024 2L Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) Application
The 2024 2L Summer Public Interest Program (SPIP) Application opens on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Second-year students in need who work in eligible non-profit or government law positions full-time for a minimum of six weeks (roughly 200 hours) over the summer are eligible to apply for summer funding through a competitive application process. Most awards are $3,500, although there are a few larger awards. You are encouraged to apply, even if you have not settled on summer plans. You can always withdraw your application later.
SPIP is a modest award intended to help cover modest living expenses. SPIP is not comparable to the pay at firm jobs and is not free money. You must fulfill the SPIP requirements outlined in the SPIP Information Guide. It will never be to your disadvantage to apply for outside funding, and doing so is encouraged.
Because 2L funding is competitive, students are encouraged to ensure their applications are strong and demonstrate a commitment to a career in public interest. Set up an appointment via Symplicity to have your application materials reviewed by a Career Strategist before you hit submit so that you can stand out as a strong candidate.
ACCESS THE 2L APPLICATION HERE. The application opens on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM and closes on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
We’re Looking Forward To Seeing You: Virtual Summer of Service Program + The Business of Big Law| 1.4 & 1.5
Summer of Service
Learn about the many public interest and public sector possibilities available, what can help you stand out as a candidate, and tips for funding a summer in public service.
Join Merce’de @11AM CT on January 4, 2024 HERE.
The Business of Big Law
What does the term “Big Law” mean? What do “Big Law” attorneys do? Join the Career Center for a virtual workshop exploring the ins and outs of Big Law @ 11AM CT on January 5, 2024 HERE.
Don’t forget to RSVP via Symplicity.