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JOB, SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


Washington Legal Externship Program- New!
Posted September 01, 2010
The Legal Externship Program is a partnership through The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. The Legal Externship Program offers law students the opportunity to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., externing with a government agency or non-profit organization, while earning between 12-15 credits. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to apply their legal education through experiential learning, enhance their resume, explore a career path they may not have previously thought about, and forge valuable connections in the nation’s capital. 

For information: http://www.law.asu.edu/wlep or
http://www.twc.edu/students/sandra_day_oconnor_program.shtml?zoom_highlight=externship

Bob Chin Scholarship 

Posted: June 23, 2010

The first Bob Chin Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded in December 2010 in the New York tristate area. The scholarship is named in memory of Robert G. Chin, entrepreneur, longtime Prudential Insurance executive, and supporter of Asian American rights. Bob Chin died of cancer in 2001, at the age of 48; for this reason, the scholarship committee encourages applications from college and law students whose lives have been impacted by a diagnosis of cancer within their immediate family.

The scholarship is funded through private donations to “NLF, Bob Chin Scholarship.” The Bob Chin Scholarship will be designated to a student meeting the following criteria:

•                demonstrated financial need, as evidenced by the student’s financial aid application, including attachments and executed forms

•                U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

•                demonstrated commitment to pro bono service

•                commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community

•                leadership potential

•                student’s commitment to attend a scholarship award ceremony the week of December 18, 2010 in the tristate New York City area. 

For more information on applying, go to the scholarships link on the NAPABA website.

George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship 

Posted on June 22, 2010

The George V. Powell Diversity Scholarship is open to female and minority law students. You must be a second-year student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school to be eligible for this award. Candidates in four-year joint degree programs will be considered after their third year. You must also demonstrate the desire to work, live and eventually practice law in Seattle or Portland. The recipient of this award will also be a 2011 summer associate in the Firm s Seattle or Portland office.

The recipient will receive a $7500 scholarship towards their third year law school tuition and expenses and a 2011 summer associate position at the Firm's Seattle or Portland office. 

For more information, visit Lane Powell's Web site.

Legal Analyst at King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia
Posted on June 11, 2010

King & Spalding, an international law firm located in Midtown Atlanta, seeks a Legal Analyst fluent in Japanese. Candidate must be able to read and speak Japanese fluently and speak English fluently. This position is responsible for reviewing documents, translating portions into English, and assessing their importance. Candidates can be a licensed attorney, JD, LLM or Paralegal. Although not required, legal training is preferred. This is a full time, temporary position and candidates must be able to make at least a six month commitment. Interested candidates should email their resumes to Megan Dellinger, Human Resources Coordinator at mdellinger@kslaw.com.

Fall 2010 Internships with AALDEP
For Undergraduate,  Graduate, and Law Students
Posted on June 11, 2010

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is the first organization on the East Coast to protect and promote the legal rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy, and community education. For more information about AALDEF, please visit our website at www.aaldeg.org.

 Fall internships are available for the following program areas (open to all unless otherwise noted): 

Anti-Trafficking Initiative, legal research and writing related to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors. **Law students ONLY** 

Community Health Care Initiative, community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, health care access and database entry of legal intakes. **Undergraduate students ONLY** 

Economic Justice for Workers, litigation on behalf of garment, restaurant, and other low wage workers. 

Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, language access, and anti-Asian harassment. **Law students ONLY** 

Housing Justice Project, community outreach/education, multi-city community planning research project and field work, and 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. **Law students ONLY** 

New Jersey Asian American Legal Project, community outreach, education, and legal services to Asian Americans in New Jersey, as well as community organizing and litigation on employment-related claims for Asian immigrant workers in New Jersey. 

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 state and local election reform; produce reports and organize public forums; work with volunteer attorneys and assist in organizing legal trainings. 

Administrative Assistant, provide administrative support in preparation for AALDEF’s annual gala, including: researching for prospective dinner sponsors and silent auction donors. Computer experience with databases, graphics and web programs are helpful. **Undergraduate students 
ONLY. Workstudy grants accepted.** 

Description of Internships. Interns are supervised by attorneys and/or AALDEF staff in specific program areas. These internships are not paid positions, but academic credit can be arranged. Interns work anywhere between 8 to 25 hours per week. The internship usually commences with the start of classes and ends in early December. 

To Apply: Any bilingual ability should be stated in the resume. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Applications should also state the number of hours the intern is able to work per week and which program area(s) you are interested in. 

Email applications are accepted. Send a resume and cover letter (law students should include a writing sample) to: 

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

 For more information, contact Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932, ext. 212 or jweng@aaldef.org.