2010 Labor and Employment Summer Clerkship and Scholarship Opportunities

DEADINE: MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010 (by Noon)

Below is information about two Summer Clerkships for 1Ls, 2Ls, and non-graduating 3Ls, as well as, information regarding the Krug Scholarship for students who are not 1Ls.

These are summer jobs with a public interest component that around $5,000, funded in part by the WSBA Labor and Employment Section and the King County Bar Association. To apply, you need to start now by contacting the potential placement where you would work, and interviewing to see if they would be willing to host you to work there if you win the Competition. The deadline is noon on Monday, April 5, 2010. The best news is that when the potential employers understand the student’s salary is paid for, they are thrilled to have a “free” summer employee, so they usually jump at the chance to have you! See details below.

I. The LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP COMPETITION (sponsored by the King County Bar Association) has generally awarded around $6,000 to a non-graduating student (1Ls are eligible) who has shown interest and distinction or promise in labor or employment law for certain summer employment.

II. The LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SUMMER CLERKSHIP COMPETITION (sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association) awards a non-graduating student (1Ls are eligible) who has shown interest and distinction or promise in labor or employment law for certain summer employment. UPDATE - The WSBA award has been increased to $6,000.

Interested students in either of the opportunities listed above should:

1. Read the Guidelines, posted on the Labor and Employment Law (LELA) TWEN site.

2. Decide which qualifying agency you would like to work for. A list of qualifying agencies is in the Guidelines, and if you feel another would be your choice, but is not listed, ask Professor Martin if it meets the requirements for acceptable placements set forth in the Guidelines.

3. Interview at your chosen agency and ask if you win if they would allow you to work there (for free!) this summer. If so, submit your application by noon on Monday, April 5, 2010, per the Guidelines.

For further information, contact either of the Seattle University’s LELA Presidents Susan Marx (marxs@seattleu.edu) or labor and employment law faculty advisor, Professor. Martin (nmartin@seattleu.edu).

III. Last, the Mary Ellen KRUG SCHOLARSHIP is a cash grant which usually ranges from $4,000 - $8,000, with the exact amount determined by the proceeds from the Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Conference each year. The cash grant is awarded to a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student (including graduating students) who has shown interest and distinction or promise in Labor and Employment law. The deadline is in mid-to-late April each year. The recipient is also honored at the Pacific Coast L&E Conference, attended by some 400 practicing attorneys from the West Coast. For details, see the Guidelines, posted at the Labor and Employment Law (LELA) TWEN, and look for announcements in the Prolific Reporter and law school communications. Please direct any additional questions to labor and employment law faculty advisor, Professor Natasha Martin (nmartin@seattleu.edu) or her assistant, Nancy Harrop (pandora@seattleu.edu).