Penn APALSA Events:

APA Community:

UIA - 3rd Jacques Leroy International Prize - Business and Human Rights
The Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA - International Association of Lawyers) is launching the 3rd Jacques Leroy International Prize - Business and Human Rights for law student of less than 30 years.

Students who wish to compete for this prize must send a dissertation (plea, study, commentary of a practical case) that deals with the theme "The Jurist and the Development of Human Rights in the Business World", to the UIA before June 30, 2012.

The winner will be rewarded with participation in the UIA annual congress that will take place in Dresden (Germany) from October 31 to November 4, 2012, including travel costs, accommodation and a cash prize of € 1000, as well as free membership in the UIA for a year.

Since it believes that law students can also help in promoting human rights in business, the UIA encourages them to participate. 


Summer Opportunities (for 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls):

JRC-JTBF Judicial Internship Diversity Project: Applications Due January 9
This is a reminder announcement that Just The Beginning Foundation and the Judicial Resources Committee are accepting applications from minority, underrepresented, or economically disadvantaged law students interested in working as interns for federal judges this summer. The application deadline is next Monday, January 9.

This is a tremendous opportunity for law students, particularly those who plan to seek judicial clerkships after graduation. Over 50 federal circuit, district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges are participating in our project this year, as well as a judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals. Participating judges are located in various parts of the country, including: Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Philadelphia, Miami, New Orleans, Boston, Denver, Tulsa, Las Vegas, Birmingham, San Diego, Raleigh, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Richmond, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Columbia, and many other cities. (See the attached Geographical Preference Form for a listing of all locations.) 

More information is attached as a PDF. 


International Summer Opportunities - PLIIP
Penn Law International Internship Program (PLIIP)

Lawyers today are increasingly expected to consult international sources, draw from comparative examples, or reconcile different cultural expectations as they tackle legal issues. In response to the increasing globalization of the practice of law, Penn Law has created the Penn Law International Internship Program (PLIIP) to expose students to foreign and comparative law issues in an overseas practice setting. Working with its exceptional network of international alumni and professional connections, the PLIIP offers internship opportunities with preeminent international firms around the globe. Each summer, PLIIP places approximately 10 JD students in positions at local law firms around the world, giving students cross-cultural experience and a better understanding of foreign legal practice. In 2011, Penn Law interns worked in firms in Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Japan through the PLIIP program. Applications for the Penn Law International Internship Program (PLIIP) must be submitted via Symplicity by January 20. This year we expect to offer at least 15 internships in China, Japan, South Korea, India, France, Nigeria, Argentina, and England among other countries. Additional details, timelines, and internship descriptions can be found at https://goat.law.upenn.edu/cpp/WebPages/International.aspx.

If you have any questions about either program, please contact Caroline Ruhle atcruhle@law.upenn.edu, Dean Gadsden at agadsden@law.upenn.edu , or Lauren Swift atswiftl@law.upenn.edu. 


Summer Clerkship 2012 - Asian American Justice Center, Washington, DC
Please find attached a clerkship announcement for Asian American Justice Center’s summer program. The Asian American Justice Center is a Washington, DC-based non-profit civil rights organization serving the Asian American community and other underserved communities. 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls are all encouraged to apply.


Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund - 2012 Summer Legal Internship Program
Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

Internships for the summer of 2012 are available in the following program areas:

Anti-Trafficking Initiative - legal research and writing on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act and Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.

Community Health Care Initiative - legal research, community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, and health care access;

Economic Justice for Workers - legal research, advocacy and direct representation on behalf of Asian immigrant workers experiencing wage-and-hour, retaliation, and workplace safety violations in the restaurant, nail salon, domestic worker, and other low-wage industries. 

Educational Equity and Youth Rights - legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;

Housing Justice Project - community outreach/education, community planning, research, and litigation on housing and land use issues affecting low-income Asian immigrant communities;

Immigrant Access to Justice - litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach with communities impacted by 9-11, including special interest detainees, special registration, voluntary interviews by the government, the 9-11 absconder initiative, and local and state enforcement of immigration laws. Voting Rights - legal research and fact development under the Voting Rights Act and Equal Protection Clause challenging anti-Asian voter discrimination, advocacy on bilingual ballots, and the redrawing of local, state and federal district lines; produce reports and organize public forums; assist in organizing legal trainings. 

Description of Summer Internship Program:
The summer program is ten weeks, from approximately June 4 through August 10. Interns work full-time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding. Academic credit can be arranged. 

To Apply:
•Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, January 20, 2012 at the address below. Please indicate in your cover letter the top three program areas. Only law students qualify for AALDEF’s legal internships. Applications may be faxed or emailed.
•Any bilingual ability should be stated in the application. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Gujarati, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, and Urdu-speaking applicants are especially urged to apply. 
•Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the January 20, 2012 deadline. Interviewing will take place on a rolling basis. Only applicants who have been granted interviews will be notified of their advancement in the application process. 

Summer Internship Search (Legal)
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor
New York, New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 Email: info@aaldef.org

For more information, contact: 
Thomas Mariadason at 212-966-5932 x223 or tmariadason@aaldef.org
Jerry Vattamala at 212-966-5932 x209 or jvattamala@aaldef.org
* * *Please do NOT email applications to tmariadaon@aaldef.org orjvattamala@aaldef.org* * * 


Summer Opportunities (for 1Ls only)

Cadwalader 1L Interview Workshop
APALSA is co-sponsoring an event with BLSA featuring Philadelphia’s District Attorney, Mr. Seth Williams.

Cadwalader's Affinity Groups and Recruitment Department are pleased to invite you to our Interview Workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming Fall recruitment season.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
One World Financial Center 
New York City

Agenda
5:30 p.m. - Best Interview Practices and Q&A
6:30 p.m. - Resume Review and Mock Interviews with Feedback
7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception 

*Round-trip transportation and hotel arrangements will be provided for the evening.

RSVP by Tuesday, January 17.

Please bring a copy of your resume and feel free to submit questions in advance for the Q&A session.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Julie Alfin atjulie.alfin@cwt.com or at +1 212 993 2829. 


Steptoe & Johnson: Mentoring Matters Application
Mentoring Matters, sponsored by Steptoe & Johnson's Diversity Committee, connects rising 2Ls with one or more of our practicing attorneys. The mentors will provide tips and guidance to law students interested in practicing in the DC area. 

Information about our 2012 Mentoring Matters program is attached for your review. Please complete the attached application and email to mentoringmatters@steptoe.comby May 14, 2012. 


Perkins Coie 2012 1L Diversity Fellowship Program
We are pleased to announce that applications for Perkins Coie’s 2012 1L Diversity Fellowship are now available. Interested 1Ls are encouraged to learn more about the program and summer at Perkins Coie (at http://www.perkinscoie.com/careers/summer/careers_detail.aspx?op=overview) and find answers to frequently asked questions (at http://www.perkinscoie.com/diversityfellowfaqs/).

We are looking forward to hearing from 1L members of Asian Pacific American Law Students Association at University of Pennsylvania Law School as well as students around the nation. 

Perkins Coie’s summer associate program provides substantive contact with relevant legal matters and well as mentoring and coaching from supervising attorneys. The 2012 Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship program provides first-year diverse law students a paid summer associate position with the firm in one of the following offices, as well as a $7,500 scholarship.

Scholarships are available from the following offices:
Bellevue
Chicago
Los Angeles
Madison
Phoenix
Portland
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle (2)

If you have any questions about the fellowship please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Judah Travis at jtravis@perkinscoie.com. 


Goodwin Proctor Public Interest Fellowships for Law Students of Color 
For the past six years, Goodwin has invested in a diverse legal community by offering fellowships to high-achieving law students of color. This year, we will again offer awards of $7,500 to students of color who work in public interest positions the summer after their first year of law school. This program allows us to connect with a wide array of talented students early in their legal careers who are committed to giving back to their communities.

In addition to the monetary fellowship award, selected fellows are guaranteed a "straight-to-callback" interview with the Goodwin Procter office of their choice in the fall interview season during their second year of law school. Fellows will also be invited to participate in some of our summer associate program events during their summer at the public interest organization. 

For additional information on the Fellowships, please go tohttp://www.goodwinprocter.com/Careers/Diversity/The-Goodwin-Diversity-Fellowships.aspx 


Morrison & Foerster 1L Diversity Fellowship Application 
Morrison & Foerster will be awarding up to five $15,000 fellowships to highly motivated first -year law students who are members of an racial or ethnic minority group that is historically under-represented in the legal profession. Fellowship recipients will receive a paid position as a summer associate in a U.S. office following their first year of law school with a guaranteed position as a second year summer associate assuming satisfactory performance.

Please see the attached program description and application form for additional details about the program and application information. 


Arent Fox 1L Diversity Scholarship
Arent Fox is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Diversity Scholarship Program. The firm will award three first-year law students, one in each of our three offices (Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC), a $15,000 scholarship and a position in the 2012 Summer Associate Program. Candidates may only apply to one office.

For consideration, the full application package must be received before the January 17th deadline. Please note that law school grades must be forwarded once available.

The application and eligibility requirements are available online:http://www.arentfox.com/firm/diversity/index.cfm?fa=scholarship