Judicial Intern Opportunity Program

ABA Litigation Section Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Applications Accepted Beginning November 1 The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section is a place where law students become engaged in the legal profession and where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are advanced. One example is the Section’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP). The program is a summer internship program open to all first- or second-year diverse law students. Selected students intern for six weeks or more during the summer with a participating state or federal judge. The program offers a $2,000 award to each selected student. Students can also elect law school credit or coordinate their award with their work/study financial aid. JIOP will begin accepting applications for all students on November 1. The deadline for applying is January 7, 2022. Last year, JIOP offered internships to 164 law students representing 73 different law schools in locations throughout the country. This year's goal is to place 160 students. Summer 2022 placements will include a new JIOP location in Salt Lake City, UT. Please review the program description and frequently asked questions. The program application and detailed program information are on the program website: ambar.org/jiop. Contact JIOP Program Director Gail Howard with additional questions at gail.howard@americanbar.org or by phone at (312) 988-6348. Early applications are encouraged; last year’s program had more than 700 applications for 164 spots. Screening interviews are guaranteed for the first 500 applicants. Other students will be screened on an as-needed basis. Membership in the ABA and Litigation Section is free for law students. Students can join at ambar.org/joinlt (or by calling 800-285-2221) for access to the Section’s multimedia resources for law students and young litigators, professional development opportunities, and content from 35+ practice-specific committees. Learn more at ambar.org/litigation.

Judicial Institute Fellows Clinic

The application for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic is now open. The Judicial Institute is committed to the diversification of Washington’s courts. 

About the Clinic:

Fellows will participate in two-day in-person interactive sessions at Seattle University School of Law on March 13-14, 2022, designed to provide practical knowledge to help legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds become judges.  Taught by instructors who are judges, minority bar judicial evaluation committee members, and appointing authorities, the clinic will address topics including judicial ethics, the judicial appointment process, and preparing for a judicial campaign. SU's public health protocols will be followed for the in-person clinic.

In addition, Fellows will be assigned judicial mentors who will provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. At the end of the program, Fellows should have the skills and information to begin seeking a position on the bench. Fellows will also receive general and ethics CLE credits.

Application Process:

Interested applicants with eight years or more of legal experience should submit a letter of interest, resume, and an application. The application materials are due November 15, 2021 and are available HERE.

Please email info@judicialinstitute.org with questions.

DOJ Volunteer Legal Internship Program Webinars

Each year, over 2,000 volunteer legal interns serve in Justice components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. Legal interns work on challenging and meaningful issues in various practice areas that impact the US.

On Tuesday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 10, 2021, OARM is hosting three webinars introducing law students to DOJ’s Volunteer Legal Internship Program.  Speakers will share information about summer and academic-year vacancies, the application process, and answer frequently asked questions. Students may attend any one of the webinars listed below.  

No RSVP is required. Use the following links to access the webinars:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – 12:00 PM ET

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time:  12:00 – 12:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 325 9845 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – 1:00 PM ET or 3:00 PM ET

 Option 1: 

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Time:  1:00 – 1:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 979 4593 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

Option 2:

Link:  Volunteer Legal Internships at the U.S. Department of Justice

Date:  Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Time:  3:00 – 3:30 PM ET

Event Password:  VLIPWebinar21 (Event password should populate automatically.)

Event Code (Access Code):   2761 061 6720 (You should not need this code, if you follow the above link.) 

Call-In:  (210) 795-0506 US Toll / 1-877-465-7975 US Toll Free

Need help?  Email:  Liliana.Daniel@usdoj.gov  |  https://help.webex.com

Low Bono Incubator Now Accepting Applications

Seattle University School of Law's Low Bono Incubator is accepting applications from solo and small firm startups through 11/30.

If you've always wanted to start your own firm and provide services to clients from a spectrum of economic backgrounds but didn't think you could do it alone, there's great news: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!

The Incubator can help you in a variety of ways:

• Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, plus conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions;
• Access to experienced practicing attorneys who can provide mentoring in their areas of practice and on running a law practice;
• Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director and Seattle U Law alum Dean "Stan"​ Perkins;
• One-on-one meeting with a business coach;
• Peer support through monthly meetings with the cohort and director;
• Curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and the tools necessary to launch and sustain a successful affordable legal services firm (these will include: Launching a Successful Practice; Marketing; Depositions; Fee Agreements; Discovery; and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys);
• All alumni privileges of the law library, plus a free borrowing membership;
• A one-year subscription to the case management software CLIO or Practice Panther, and Lexis Nexis;
• Numerous networking opportunities.

Check it out, alums: Seattle U Law Low Bono Incubator

WSBA Diversity Committee Seeks Law Student Representatives

Are you a law student who is passionate about improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession? If so, then apply to become a Law Student Representative on the Washington State Bar Association’s Diversity Committee!

The WSBA’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to implementing WSBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan, and its work promotes historically underrepresented groups to enter and stay in the profession of law. The Committee does this through collaborative relationships and community building activities that highlight numerous societal benefits of a diverse law profession.

The Diversity Committee is seeking Law Student Representatives to help facilitate collaboration with the law student population in Washington State. The Law Student Representatives will work alongside Committee members in areas including: providing feedback and guidance to the content of educational and other programs; representing the committee at activities and events; joining subcommittees as needed; deepening their own understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity issues and WSBA positions and programming priorities; and acting as ambassadors to members and stakeholders for the committee.

Law Student Representatives will also be responsible for:

• Sharing information about Diversity Committee programs and resources with law schools and law students;
• Providing insight and brainstorming along with the Diversity Committee at regular Committee meetings;
• Assisting with any work delegated to them by the Diversity Committee as appropriate.

The commitment is about 4-5 hours per month.

If you are interested in being considered for a Law Student Representative position, please submit a resume and brief statement of interest (no more than 350 words) to dominiques@wsba.org by the end of the day on 10/18/2021.

King County Bar Association Environmental & Land Use Section Happy Hour

Law students and new lawyers, you are invited to join the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section for a virtual happy hour (non-CLE) on Thursday, October 28 @ 5pm via Zoom.

It’s hard to connect during these remote times, which is why the KCBA Environmental & Land Use Section wants to reach out to law students and new practitioners with the opportunity to discuss careers in environmental and land use law.  

Join KCBA Environmental and Land Use members as they discuss their current practices, including the sometimes-rocky path to their current roles. The conversation will then open to attendees for questions and general discussion.

CLICK HERE to register. 

Learn more about KCBA's practice sections here, and consider joining as a student member.