B547 – Public Interest Internship Program Workshop Office of Career & Professional Development Indiana University Maurer School of Law

Overview - B547 Public Interest Internship Program Unpaid Legal Internship during summer Public Interest Sector - Major Areas:  Judicial Clerkships  Legal Services/Aid  Advocacy Nonprofits – Clients, Causes or Policy  Other Nonprofits – Foundations, Arts, etc.  Governmental Agencies – Federal, state & local No Law Firms or For-profit Corporations

Benefits of Program Develop Job Search Skills Receive Valuable Legal Experience Build Resume Gain Potential Reference Kick Start Career Exploration Earn 1-4 Credits (at In-State Tuition Rate) Eligible for Financial Aid

*Source: NALP Survey 2003 First Summer - What 1L’s Do % of Students – Nationally* % of Students – IUB Worked Only73.8%83.2 Summer school/study abroad Worked and studied Did not work or study1.72.1

Class of 2009 Summer Jobs Post Graduation Judicial Clerkship23%11% Firm (all sizes)15%45% Public Interest22%3% Local Gov’t9%6% State Gov’t9%3% Federal Gov’t7%11% Business10%17% Academia5%4%3

Source: NALP Suvey 2003 Timing of Summer Job Offers % of Students April27.4 March23.9 May19.7 February10.5 June6.8 January6.1 December2.3 July1.8

OCPD Job Search Resources Primary Source = OCPD Web Page  Public Interest Internship Program (B547) – see “Clerkships, Externships, Fellowships & Internships”  “Online Resources”: 1. Federal & State Judicial 2. Federal & State Government 3. Public Interest – see especially shtml shtml

OCPD Resources (con’t) OCPD Library  Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook  Federal & State Judicial Guides  Federal & State Gov’t Guides  Indiana & Illinois Legal Directories – Courts, Prosecutors, Public Defenders  Various Public Interest Directories

Judicial Clerkships - State Welcome “free help” (no $$) Start with a phone call (see “script” on B547 page) – don’t be bashful! Applications accepted in the spring Often first-come, first-serve; some now more competitive/selective Consider different types of courts (e.g., tax, family, juvenile, trial, appellate)

Judicial Clerkships – Resources OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “State and Local Judicial” link  State Court Sites -  State Gov’t Web Sites – e.g., Access Indiana  Vermont State Judicial Guide  Indiana & Illinois Legal Directories Federal Courts (very rare) - contact Prof. Seth Lahn for Fed. Cts. In Indianawww.uscourts.gov

Classic Public Interest Legal Services/Aid Public Defenders Advocacy Nonprofits – Clients, Causes or Policy Other Nonprofits – Foundations, etc. Seeking “committed, passionate” applicants May have application/selection process Available throughout spring semester

Public Interest – Resources OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “Public Interest” link – tml tml PSLawNet – (User name=IU ) Equal Justice Works - NEW - Public Policy Handbook (see OCPD for access) Everett Public Service Internship Program Harvard Job Search Guide NLADA –

State & Local Government Likewise welcome “free help” Any State Agency, not just AG’s Prosecutors or District Attorneys City or County Attorneys (~ population) Available during spring May not be posted positions - contact them directly to determine availability

State & Local Gov’t – Resources OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “State and Local Government” link – esp. Any county Prosecutor or D.A’s office  OCPD Library  City/County Attorney Internship Book  Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook (few)  Indiana/Illinois Legal Directories

Federal Government Some have application deadlines – esp. if position requires security clearance Probably more competitive; possibly first- come, first-serve basis Rarely lead to F/T positions, but great experience and networking Federal Govt is not only D.C.!

Federal Gov’t – Resources OCPD Web Page > “Online Resources” > “Federal Government” link Gov’t Honors & Internship Handbook Public Policy Handbook Office of Personal Management site – Agency Information Gateway – Other directories

Additional OCPD Resources Prior B547 Internship Database - Symplicity Actual Job Postings on Symplicity (B547) Limited On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Resume Collections (RC) DC On-Location Recruiting Event – 3/15 Spring Break Trip - DC (3/16-3/17) and NYC (3/18-3/19)

Source: NALP 2008 Survey How are Jobs Found? Sources of Jobs (National Avg.)

How Are Jobs Found? Sources of Jobs (National Avg.) Combined Referral & Self Initiated into Self Directed

Remember Most positions unadvertised/not posted Unpaid legal internships are more valuable (both for your career and your long-term financial well being) than other options Consider jobs outside of Bloomington area Very competitive market - Get started! Come see OCPD for help and guidance

Administrative & Financial Concerns Administrative  Kim Bunge, Assistant Director, OCPD Financial Aid  Paul Leopold, Director of Financial Aid