KU School of Law
September 2020
Symplicity job categories have changed. We assigned simpler designations to help you find positions for the semester, the summer, and after graduation. Filter jobs based on the following categories: 1L, 2L, 3L, Alumni, Field Placement, Fellowships, Post-Grad Clerkships, and Non-Traditional.

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CONTACT

Heather Spielmaker
Assistant Dean
785-864-9257

Stacey Blakeman
Director
785-864-0239

Meredith Wiggins
Assistant Director
785-864-4377
1L CSO Boot Camp I: Application Materials

September 28-October 2, 2020

For the CSO Application Materials Boot Camp, please visit the CSO Resources Page and watch the following short videos: How to Prepare a Legal Resume, How to Prepare a Cover Letter, and How to Prepare References and Letters of Recommendation. Review the embedded resources for these topics and for tips on preparing a writing sample.

Upcoming Career Fairs
The CSO will pay your career fair registration fees!

When:  
  • November 7, 2020 – virtual 
Overview: 
  • Goal is to increase the participation of under-represented groups in the practice of law in Kansas City 
  • Inclusion of diversity in its many facets, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age and veteran status 
Deadlines: 
  • Register here. Registration closes September 18. 
  • September 18-30: Student Bidding 
  • November 7: Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair

When:
  • October 22-24, 2020 – virtual
Overview:
  • Largest national public interest legal career fair with more than 200 public interest employers
  • Prescheduled interviews as well as informal Table Talks
Deadlines:
  • Register here by September 17 to meet the pre-scheduled interviews application deadline. Registration closes October 19.
  • September 18: Deadline for Attendees to Apply for Pre-Scheduled Interviews
  • September 18-29: Employer Application Review & Interview Selections
  • September 30: Pre-Scheduled Interview Sign-Up Begins
  • October 22-24: Virtual Conference and Career Fair

When: 
  • February 6, 2021 – virtual 
Overview:
  • Largest public interest legal job fair in the Midwest  
  • Over 50 employers participate in interviews, Table Talk networking, and resume solicitation.
Deadlines:  
  • Contact the CSO by November 19 to register. 
  • January 4-13: Student Bidding
  • February 2-3: Open sign-up
  • February 6: MPILCC 
Government Honors and Public Policy Updates

For all the details on the opportunities listed below, and for instructions on how to apply, visit http://arizonahandbooks.com/u/kansaslaw and use the password rockchalk.
For further government opportunities, be sure to check USAjobs.gov regularly.

GOVERNMENT HONORS
 
The following program has been added as NEW on Arizona Handbooks:
  • Corporation for National and Community Service - Honors Attorney Program, Office of General Counsel (Recent Grad, JLCs, & LLMs, Paid) Deadline Sept. 8, 2020 closes after 75 applications received

NEW LISTINGS AND UPDATES

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2021 Honors Attorney Program (1Ls, 2Ls, & 3Ls, Paid) Newly established deadline Sept. 30, 2020
  • Alabama Office of the Attoney General - Summer Law Clerk Program (1Ls & 2Ls, Unpaid) Deadline Feb. 19, 2021
UPCOMING GOVERNMENT HONORS DEADLINES
3Ls
Post Grad
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Law Clerk Program Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Panel (Paid, Deadline Sept. 7, 2020) Final
  • Homeland Security, Department Of - Secretary’s Honors Attorney Program Office of General Counsel (Paid, Deadline Sept. 8, 2020) Final
  • Justice, Department Of - Attorney General’s Honors Program (Paid, Deadline Sept. 8, 2020)
  • Federal Trade Commission - 2021 Entry-Level Attorney Program Bureau of Competition (Paid, Deadline Sept. 10, 2020) Final
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Honors Attorney Program Office of General Counsel, Enforcement Division (Paid, Deadline Sept. 11, 2020)
  • Federal Communications Commission - Attorney Honors Program Office of General Counsel (Paid, Deadline Sept. 14, 2020) Final
  • Washington State Office of the Attorney General - Honors Program For 3ls And Qualified Judicial Clerks (Paid, Deadline Sept. 15, 2020)
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - 2021 Legal Division Honors Program (Paid, Deadline Sept. 18, 2020) Final
  • Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General - Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline Sept. 21, 2020) Final
  • Civilian Board of Contract Appeals - Fall 2021 Law Clerk Program (1-Year Program) (Paid, Deadline Sept. 25, 2020) Final
Fall
  • Essex County, MA - District Attorney - Law Student Internship Program Appeals Division, District Court, Superior Court (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 18, 2020) Final
Spring
  • Florida State Attorney - 17th Judicial Circuit - Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 7, 2020)
  • Justice, Department Of - Paralegal Internship Program Office of the Solicitor General (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 15, 2020)
  • Santa Clara County, CA - Office of the District Attorney - 2L Honors Summer Session & Law Clerk Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 25, 2020)
Spring & Fall
  • Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender - Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis Beginning Sept. 1, 2020)
Summer
  • Justice, Department Of - Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) (Paid, Deadline Sept. 8, 2020)
2Ls
Fall
  • Essex County, MA - District Attorney - Law Student Internship Program Appeals Division, District Court, Superior Court (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 18, 2020)
Spring
  • Florida State Attorney - 17th Judicial Circuit - Law Student Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 7, 2020)
  • Justice, Department Of - Paralegal Internship Program Office of the Solicitor General (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 15, 2020)
  • Santa Clara County, CA - Office of the District Attorney - 2L Honors Summer Session & Law Clerk Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 25, 2020)
Summer
  • Justice, Department Of - Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) (Paid, Deadline Sept. 8, 2020)
  • Federal Trade Commission - Summer Honors Legal Internship Bureau of Competition (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 10, 2020)
  • State, Department Of - Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 16, 2020)
  • Sacramento, CA - District Attorney's Office - 1L and 2L/3L Law Student Internship Programs (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 25, 2010)
Spring, Summer & Fall
  • Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender - Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis Beginning Sept. 1, 2020)
1Ls
Summer
  • State, Department Of - Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 16, 2020)
  • Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender - Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis Beginning Sept. 1, 2020)
Rolling Deadlines: At the top of each "Applications by Deadline” Table (one for 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls & LLMs, JLCs, Recent Grads) is a list of programs that hire on a “Rolling Basis.” This means the employer accepts and reviews applications as received, and may make hiring decisions on this timeframe. If you have an interest in such a program (and would seriously consider an offer, if extended), review the “Rolling Deadlines” list on a regular basis.

PUBLIC POLICY HANDBOOK
 
The following program has been UPDATED on Arizona Handbooks:
  • Arms Control Association (Washington, DC) - Research Internship (Undergrads, Grads & Recent Grads) Deadline Rolling Basis until Sept. 4, 2020 Fall, Fall positions will be remote
  • Equal Justice Society (Oakland, CA) - Undergraduate Research Intern (Undergrads, Unpaid) Deadline Rolling Basis
  • The Heritage Foundation (Washington, DC) - Young Leaders Program (Juniors, Seniores, Grad Students, Law Students &Recent Grads, Unpaid) Deadline Oct. 7, 2020 Spring
The following program has been added as NEW on Arizona Handbooks:
  • Environmental Defense Fund (Washington, DC & Boulder, CO) - Summer Legal Intern (2L Law Students, Paid & Unpaid) Deadline Rolling Basis

UPCOMING PUBLIC POLICY DEADLINES

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Fall/Winter
  • Education, Department Of (Washington, DC) - ED Student Volunteer Unpaid Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 17, 2020)
Summer
  • State, U.S. Department Of (Washington, DC & Worldwide) - Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 16, 2020)
NON-PROFITS
Fellowship
  • American Planning Association (Work from Home) - 2020-2021 Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship Planning and Law Division (Paid, Deadline Sept. 15, 2020)
Fall
  • Americans United for Life (Remotely or Washington, DC) - Legal Externships (Paid, Deadline Sept. 10, 2020)
  • American Hellenic Institute (Washington, DC) - College Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Sept. 15, 2020)