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December 11, 2007

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Resume Collect for 1L & 2L Students: Haller & Colvin (Fort Wayne, IN): Dec. 17^th Deadline

Judicial Intern Opportunity Program for 1L & 2L Students: Jan. 18^th Deadline

Graydon Head First Year Law Student Reception: Dec. 26^th RSVP Deadline

This Week’s “Hot Job(s)”: OH EPA- Legal Intern; U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of MI- Legal Intern

Resume Collect for 1L & 2L Students: Haller & Colvin (Fort Wayne, IN)

Haller & Colvin (Fort Wayne, IN) has requested that our office collect resumes from interested 1L & 2L students.  If you are interested in a summer law clerk position with Haller & Colvin, please submit the materials requested below to the Law Career Services Office by Monday, Dec. 17^th at 3:00 p.m.

Judicial Intern Opportunity Program for 1L & 2L Students:

The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program is a full-time, six-week minimum, summer internship program open to all first- or second-year minority and/or financially disadvantaged law students who want to do legal research and writing for state or federal judges in participating cities. Participating judges are from Illinois; Texas; Miami, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA; and Washington DC. Students may indicate geographic location preferences on their applications. Interns will receive an award of $1,500.

The program seeks to provide internship opportunities for minority or financially disadvantaged law students, those who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups in the legal profession.

The program is only open to students who have not previously participated as an intern in the program. Students applying to the program must submit a completed application, resume, legal writing sample and a statement of interest. Students may rank location preferences on their application; however students may not request particular judges or courts.

Applications must be postmarked by January 18, 2008. Screening interviews to better determine student qualifications will be done on a rolling basis.

Complete details and application is available at http://www.abanet.org/litigation/jiop/

Graydon Head First Year Law Student Reception:

Graydon Head is hiring only first year law students for its Summer 2008 Program.

We’d like to get to know you, and have you get to know us, as you explore opportunities for your 2008 summer.

Thursday, January 3^rd, 2008

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Graydon Head & Ritchey

1900 Fifth Third Center, 511 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

With cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

RSVP by Dec. 26^th, 2007 to Pennie Pelfrey, 513-629-2848 or ppelfrey@graydon.com

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This Week’s “Hot Jobs”:

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Intern - 99940

SALARY: Hourly $10.00 - $10.50 POSITION NUMBER (PCN): 20040286

JOB LOCATION: CENTRAL OFFICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO, Franklin County

SEND APPLICATIONS TO: 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, OH, 43215

DATE EXPIRES: 12/28/2007 05:00:PM

Job Duties: Assists in the preparation of enforcement cases, general counsel assignments, drafting rules adopted by Ohio EPA and other tasks of the Office of Legal Services. Conducts legal research, drafts memoranda and other documentation, participates in meetings and discussions with Agency staff, attends proceedings before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) and Ohio EPA Hearing Examiners, attends hearing before the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) and attends site visits. Assists the Office of Legal Services staff in responding to environmental or other inquiries from the public and governmental officials. Performs related duties as required, such as maintaining confidential records, copying, etc. Minimum Qualifications: MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION, AND NOT SCHEDULED TO GRADUATE UNTIL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE INTERNSHIP POSITION REQUIREMENTS. Worker Characteristics Requirements: MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL. Knowledge of State and federal environmental laws and regulations preferred. Skill in personal computers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; gather, collate and classify information about data, people and companies; handle sensitive inquiries from government officials and general public. Comment 1: THIS POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO WORK FROM MAY 2008 - AUGUST 2008

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications must be submitted to the Ohio EPA, Office of Employee Services, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215 by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. Applications may be completed On-line, mailed or faxed to 614-644-2108. The Ohio EPA does not accept a U.S. postmark as meeting the deadline date. Employment consideration shall be granted only to individuals who meet the following criteria: Applicant must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification(s) and applicant must be able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Please Be Sure To Use Position Number When Applying By Mail Applicants can view the vacancy status when logging onto our web site www.epa.state.oh.us. Click on "Employment Opportunities" then "Vacancy Status" to view the status of agency positions. Per the Ohio Revised Code 125.151(B), all newly hired employees will be required to sign up for direct deposit and have their compensation deposited directly to the financial institution of their choice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this posting, please contact: Employee Services Phone: (614) 644-2100

The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan is charged with the primary responsibility for prosecuting all federal crimes from acts of terrorism to public corruption, white-collar crime, organized crime and gang activities, internet-related crimes, and many other criminal acts. Through its Civil Division, the Office is charged with defending agencies of the United States, enforcing regulatory agencies authority, and recovering funds from violators of U.S. criminal, regulatory, and civil laws. The criminal side of the Office is broken into several divisions and units. These divisions include: political corruption, securities and healthcare fraud, terrorism, narcotics, commercial frauds, government frauds, violent crimes, public protection and appeals.

Projected No. of Volunteers: 4 (2 positions available for 1Ls and 2 positions available for 2Ls/3Ls) Internship Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, legal writing sample, dates of summer availability, and telephone number(s) where a student can be reached in the day and evenings. Qualifications: First-year (second semester), second- and third-year law students. Students who will graduate prior to or during the course of the clerkship are not eligible. Must be a U.S. citizen. There is a required background check because of the sensitive nature of the work performed by the United States Attorneys Office. This background check requires substantial input from the candidate and results are returned after approximately eight weeks.

Application Deadline: 1L/2L/3L: January 11th for Summer Program (May - August) Minimum Weeks Required: 10 weeks Salary: Volunteer (without compensation) or for course credit

Assignments: Clerks will prepare legal memoranda and briefs under the guidance of AUSAs in conjunction with pending cases. At least one assignment completed by each clerk will be filed with the court and made available to the clerk as a legal writing sample. Clerks will receive civil and criminal assignments depending upon interest and office needs. Clerks that have completed their second year of law school may be eligible to gain significant in-court experience under local rules. The USAO will also host informative lunch sessions which will include presentations from AUSAs, the defense bar, the judiciary, and federal agents, as available. Many lunch sessions will provide training on specific aspects of federal litigation. The goal of the program is to introduce clerks to the federal legal system, to develop their legal skills, and to create an enjoyable summer. Web Site: www.usdoj.gov/usao/miw/65  

P.O. Box 208 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0208 ATTN: Law Clerk Coordinator Telephone: (616) 456-2404 Fax: (616) 456-2890 E-mail: Karrie.Wichtman@usdoj.gov (E-mail applications accepted; post mail preferred.)

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!!

-Heather, Jessica, Ann & Donna