1. Creighton Fund for Clerkships in the Public Interest
February 13th, 2019
Career Development Office

2. CFCPI - Overview
Provides summer funding for law students working in unpaid public service legal jobs
Qualifying employers include government agencies and nonprofit organizations
Funding available for full-time work (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time work(up to 20 hours/week). Note: part-time students only qualify for part-time funding
Funding available for 11 weeks* from May 28-August 9
* Subject to change by the CFCPI Committee depending on 2019 funding.

3. CFCPI - Requirements Must be supervised by a licensed attorney
Must have GPA of 2.0 – otherwise grades not a factor
Funding is not available in ND, WA, OH and WY
Must be US Citizen
Must be a dues-paying member of PILF
Cannot take summer classes AND borrow federal loans
Must complete FAFSA for both and
No lobbying activities

4. Selection Criteria Funding is NOT guaranteed, factors considered:
Personal statement reflecting commitment to public service and value of the position to the public – spend time on this!
Nature of the legal work being performed/location of work
For 2Ls, may consider whether past funding was received

5. Application Procedures
Applications are due by NOON on Monday, March 18th in the CDO
Application
Part One: Identification Form; Letter from Employer
Part Two: Agreement
Part Three: Resume, Job Description and Personal Statement
Note: Part Three of the application is anonymous! Use last 4 digits of social security number.

6. Job Search Strategies 3-part strategy:
1) targeted applications
2) job postings
3) networking
Staying organized, following up, and “Polite Persistence” can be key
Make it easy for them to interview you
Note in your cover letter than you can apply for funding
Free Public Interest Job Search webinars:

7. Resources to Use to Identify Employers
Binder in the CDO of past CFCPI Employers; list on website
PSJD –
Password: cubluejays
Google and other internet searches

8. Questions?