January 2021 Announcements & Events
Mon.-Fri., Jan. 11-15 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
*1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls
CSO Extended Drop-In Hours. Stop by to get answers to your OCI and job search questions. https://kansas.zoom.us/j/6195392945. No password needed! Our regular drop-in hours resume the week of January 25.

Tuesday, January 26 (12:40 p.m.):
*1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls
  • Kansas United States Attorney's Office Lunchtime Info Session. Interested in Federal Prosecution? Grab a lunch, hop on Zoom, and hear from Kansas Assistant U.S. Attorneys about their career paths, experiences as federal prosecutors, and about the U.S.A.O.'s Federal Practice Clinic. RSVP via Symplicity> Events> Workshops> Kansas United States Attorney's Office Lunchtime Info Session by January 25.

Wednesday, January 27 (5-6:30 p.m.):
*1Ls, 2-Year JDs
  • Virtual Speed Mock Interviewing Program. The CSO is partnering with alumni and friends of KU Law to offer virtual speed mock interviews, allowing you the chance to practice your interview skills with up to 18 attorneys, each of whom will offer feedback on common interview questions. Registration begins January 19 and is first come, first served. RSVP via Symplicity> Events> Workshops> Virtual Speed Mock Interviewing Program.

Thursday, January 28 (12:40-1:10 p.m.):
*1Ls, 2Ls
  • Judicial Field Placement & Externship Program Information Session. Not sure what you want to do this summer? Consider interning for a judge! Learn about KU Law’s Judicial Field Placement program and the KBA Young Lawyer’s Section Judicial Externship Program and how to apply. RSVP via Symplicity> Events> Workshops> Judicial Field Placement & Externship Program Information Session.

February 1-February 26:
*All Classes
  • On-Campus Interviews. KU Law's largest recruiting event! Firms of all sizes, as well as government, public interest, and corporate employers all participate, each with their own criteria for hiring for both summer and post-graduate positions. Dean Spielmaker's previous emails go into all the details.
  • January 15: Deadline to apply for Week 1 & 2 employers
  • January 29: Deadline to apply for Week 3 & 4 employers
CONTACT

Heather Spielmaker
Assistant Dean
785-864-9257
**Heather is reading Edinburgh Midnight by Carole Lawrence and is watching Elizabeth is Missing on PBS.

Stacey Blakeman
Director
785-864-0239
**Stacey is reading We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry and is listening to the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking.

Meredith Wiggins
Assistant Director
785-864-4377
**Meredith is watching Going RV and listening to Perfume Genius’s album Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.
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CSO Drop-In Hours
**Beginning the week of 1/25/21**
Meeting ID: 958 8921 5882, Passcode: 168933
  • Meredith: M, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  • Heather: T, 7-8 p.m.
  • Stacey: R, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where to Look For Jobs and Summer Experiences

*1Ls
*2Ls
*3Ls
  • OCIs
  • Symplicity postings
  • Direct submit to employers
  • Career Center pages for bar associations
  • BYU Jobs Board
  • Reciprocity
Job Search Resources

BYU Job Bank
Username: jrcbcougar
Password: IJBJOBS

Vermont Law School Guide to State Court Clerkships
Username: Yellow
Password: Birch

Arizona Handbooks
Password: rockchalk

PSJD (Public Service Legal Careers)
https://www.psjd.org/jobseeker-account

CSO Job Search Videos & Handouts
https://law.ku.edu/job-searches
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Opportunities Spotlight
Leverage Law Group Diversity Summer Associate *1Ls, 2Ls
Application deadline: January 15. Week 2 OCI employer.
  • Leverage Law Group LLC (“LLG”) has one position open for a 1L or 2L who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or comes from a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) background. LLG anticipates this summer associate would divide time among three locations: (i) four weeks in LLG’s main office in Leawood, KS, where the associate would get a hands on experience in a boutique corporate law firm environment; (ii) one week at AltCap, a community development financial institution (CDFI) committed to providing capital and resources aimed at reducing economic disparity, in Kansas City, MO; and (iii) one week at U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation, the community development branch of U.S. Bank National Association, in St. Louis, MO. LLG will provide a salary of $2,000/week during the program and lodging while in St. Louis.

2021 Stinson LLP Minority Fellowship *1Ls
Application deadline January 15. Apply here. More information on Symplicity posting #14654.
  • Stinson LLP Minority Fellowship provides substantial tuition assistance, a dedicated attorney mentor, plus a paid summer associate position where Fellows experience meaningful, hands-on learning and networking opportunities. 1L summer associate paid position at Stinson LLP $15,000 in law school tuition assistance following successful completion of the 1L summer associate program and Fellow’s acceptance of a 2L 2022 summer associate position.

2021 1L LCLD Scholars Program Summer Internship *1Ls
Application deadline January 15. Apply here. More information on Symplicity posting #14655.
  • As members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”), PNC and Stinson are pleased to offer a LCLD Scholar position for a current 1L law student. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the LCLD Scholar will be an employee of Stinson and split the 8- to 10- week summer program between the firm and PNC’s legal department in Overland Park, Kansas. The successful candidate will be offered meaningful opportunities to work on legal-related assignments and to learn about Stinson, PNC and the Kansas City community as a whole.
Government Honors & Public Policy Deadlines

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

UPCOMING GOVERNMENT HONORS DEADLINES
3Ls
Post Grad
  • Oregon Department of Justice - Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 26, 2021) Final
  • Copyright Office, U.S. - Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
Spring
  • Nevada Attorney General's Office - Legal Internship Program (Carson City, Reno, Las Vegas) (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 30, 2021) Final
Summer
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Legal Internships/Externships Environmental Appeals Board (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Executive Office of the President - OSTP Legal & Policy Internship Programs Office of Science and Technology Policy (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 17, 2021) Legal
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Summer Honors Clerkships and Academic Semester Internships Office of Administrative Law Judges (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 29, 2021)
  • Austin, TX - Law Department, City Of - Law Clerkship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021) Final
Fall
  • Federal Trade Commission - Spring & Fall Internships Bureau of Competition (Unpaid, Jan. 24, 2021 Begin Accepting Applications)
Spring/Summer/Fall
  • Director of National Intelligence, Office of the - Student Intern Program Office of General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 30, 2020)
2Ls
Spring
  • Nevada Attorney General's Office - Legal Internship Program (Carson City, Reno, Las Vegas) (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 30, 2021) Final
Summer
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Region 10 (Seattle) - Summer Legal Clerkship (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021) Final
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Legal Internships/Externships Environmental Appeals Board ( Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency - Legal Externship Program Office of Chief Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Securities and Exchange Commission - Student Honors Legal Program (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Transportation, Department Of - Volunteer Legal Internship Program Office of Litigation (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • U.S. Agency For International Development - General Counsel Internships Office of the General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Executive Office of the President - OSTP Legal & Policy Internship Programs Office of Science and Technology Policy (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 17, 2021) Legal
  • Transportation, Department Of - Volunteer Summer Legal Internship Program Office of General Law in Office of General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 27, 2021)
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Summer Honors Clerkships and Academic Semester Internships Office of Administrative Law Judges (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 29, 2021)
  • Santa Clara County, CA - Office of the District Attorney - 2L Honors Summer Session & Law Clerk Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 29, 2021) Honors
  • Austin, TX - Law Department, City Of - Law Clerkship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021) Final
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Region 3 (Philadelphia) - Law Clerk Program Office of Regional Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • Health & Human Services, Department Of - Public Health Law & Tribal Public Health Law Internships and Externships Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • Labor, Department Of - Law Student Internship Office of the Solicitor, Philadelphia (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • Transportation, Department Of - Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) Federal Highway Administration (Paid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
Fall
  • Federal Trade Commission - Spring & Fall Internships Bureau of Competition (Unpaid, Jan. 24, 2021 Begin Accepting Applications)
Spring/Summer/Fall
  • Oregon Department of Justice - Law Clerk Program (Paid, Jan. 26, 2021) Final
  • Director of National Intelligence, Office of the - Student Intern Program Office of General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 30, 2020)
Summer/Fall
  • Treasury, Department Of - Headquarters Departmental 2021 Student Volunteer Program Various Offices (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 8, 2021)
1Ls
Summer
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency - Legal Externship Program Office of Chief Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Interior, Department Of - Legal Internship/Externship Office of the Solicitor (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Transportation, Department Of - Volunteer Legal Internship Program Office of Litigation (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • U.S. Agency For International Development - General Counsel Internships Office of the General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Executive Office of the President - OSTP Legal & Policy Internship Programs Office of Science and Technology Policy (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 17, 2021) Legal
  • Transportation, Department Of - Volunteer Summer Legal Internship Program Office of General Law in Office of General Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 27, 2021)
  • Delaware Office Of Attorney General - Summer 2L Law Clerk & 1L Volunteer Program Department of Justice (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline End of Jan.)
  • Environmental Protection Agency - Region 3 (Philadelphia) - Law Clerk Program Office of Regional Counsel (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • Texas Attorney General - Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021) Final
  • Transportation, Department Of - Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) Federal Highway Administration (Paid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration - NASA 2021 Summer Legal Honors Internship Program & Academic Semester Legal Internships, Office of General Counsel  (1Ls & 2Ls, Paid) Deadline Mar. 5, 2021 Summer
Summer/Fall
  • Treasury, Department Of - Headquarters Departmental 2021 Student Volunteer Program Various Offices (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 8, 2021)
  • Oregon Department of Justice - Law Clerk Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 26, 2021) Final

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

NEW LISTINGS AND UPDATES

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADDED AS NEW
  • Health & Human Services (Washington, DC) - HHS Recent Grad Program, Office of Secretary of Health & Human Services, Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (Recent Grads, Paid) Rolling Basis when positions available
  • Health & Human Services (Washington, DC) - Pathway Internship Student Trainee, Office of Secretary of Health & Human Services, Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (Undergrads & Grads, Paid) Rolling Basis when positions available
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED
  • National Housing Law Project (San Francisco, CA) - Summer Law Student Internship Program (Law Students, Unpaid) Deadline Rolling Basis
  • Americans United For Life (Remotely Or Washington, DC) - Legal Externships (Law Students, Paid) Deadline Jan. 20, 2021 Summer
  • Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) (Washington, DC) - Field Team Intern (Undergrads & Grads, Paid) Deadline Jan. 25, 2021 Spring
  • Transportation, Department Of (Washington, DC) - Summer Transportation Internship Program For Diverse Groups (STIPDG) Federal Highway Administration (1L & 2L Law Students, Grad Students, and Junior and Senior Undergrads, Paid) Deadline Jan. 31, 2021
  • Udall Foundation (Washington, DC) - Native American Congressional Internship (Junior & Senior Undergrads, Law Students & Grad Students, Paid) Deadline Feb. 5, 2021
UPCOMING PUBLIC POLICY DEADLINES

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Summer
  • Executive Office of the President (Washington, DC) - OSTP Legal & Policy Internship Programs Office of Science and Technology Policy (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 17, 2021) Legal
  • Health and Human Services, Department Of (Atlanta, GA) - Administrative and Communication Internships & Externships Public Health Law Program | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
Spring/Summer
  • Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, DC) - Spring & Summer Volunteer Internship Office of Air Policy & Program Support (OAPPS) (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 21, 2021)
Spring/Summer/Fall
  • Health and Human Services, Department Of (Washington, DC) - Student Trainee (Public Health Analyst) Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation | Office of Secretary of Health and Human Services (Paid, Deadline Jan. 16, 2021)
STATE GOVERNMENT
Fellowships
  • New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (New York) - Urban Fellows Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
NON-PROFITS
Fellowships
  • Congressional Hunger Center (Washington, DC) - Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 13, 2021) Final
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Washington, DC) - Graduate Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Washington, DC) - Public Policy Fellowship (Paid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • National Security Education Program (Washington, DC) - Boren Fellowship Program Boren Awards For International Education (Paid, Deadline Jan. 27, 2021) Final
Spring
  • Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation (Washington, DC) - Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 8, 2021)
  • Bipartisan Policy Center (Washington, DC) - Internship Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Entertainment Industries Council (Los Angeles, CA Area & Washington, DC) - Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
  • National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Washington, DC) - Public Policy Internships (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021)
Summer
  • National Academy of Social Insurance (Washington, DC) - Internships in Public Policy (Paid, Deadline Jan. 8, 2021) Stein Internship
  • Brennan Center for Justice - New York University School of Law (New York & Washington, DC) - Legal Internships (Unpaid . Deadline Rolling Basis by Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Truman Center for National Policy (Washington, DC) - Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline Rolling Basis Beginning Jan. 15, 2021)
  • Heritage Foundation, The (Washington, DC) - Young Leaders Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 20, 2021)
  • Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (Philadelphia, PA) - Summer Internship Program (Paid, Deadline Jan. 29, 2021) Early Decision Round
  • National Academy of Social Insurance (Washington, DC) - Internships in Public Policy (Paid, Deadline Jan. 29, 2021)
  • Legal Momentum (New York) - Legal Internships (Unpaid, Deadline Jan. 31, 2021) 1L Law Students

Rolling Deadlines: At the top of each "Applications by Deadline” Table (one for Fellowships and one for Internships) 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.