Upcoming Career Services Programs
Clinching the Clerkship: Applying for A Judicial Clerkship
A“How-To Session” on the process of applying for both a federal and state judicial clerkship. Learn the logistics of applying for post-graduate clerkships, including researching judges, crafting your cover letter, requesting letters of recommendation, and choosing a writing sample.
Date: Wednesday, October 20 at 12:35 p.m - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Room 285, BLB.
Figure it Out Friday - Judicial Internships/Externships
Learn about judicial externships and the application process.
Date: Friday, October 29 at 12:35 p.m - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Room TBD.
Fellowships/Scholarship Opportunities
2022-2023 FASPE Law Fellowship
On October 21, 2021 at 3pm EST a virtual information session will be held for those interested in applying for the 2022 FASPE Law Fellowship. FASPE is an intensive, two-week study program in professional ethics and ethical leadership. FASPE is neither a Holocaust studies course, nor a genocide prevention program. Rather, the curriculum is designed to challenge Fellows to critically examine constructs, current developments and issues that raise ethical concerns in their professions in contemporary settings in which they work. The Fellowship is fully funded; and we will be awarding the 2022 FASPE Law Fellowship to between 12 and 16 applicants.
FASPE Law applicants must fit into one of the following three categories: 1) be enrolled in a JD or LLM program (or equivalent program); 2) be working in the legal profession (including a clerkship) at the time of their application and have received a JD or LLM between May 2020 and January 2022; or 3) be working as a trainee or similar position after having completed their requisite legal training in the applicable jurisdiction.
Please click here for additional information.
ISA Ventures Scout & Fellowship Programs
The venture capital industry in Iowa is a small one, with just a handful of funds and probably less than 100 consistently active angel investors. We’re aiming to change that. Additionally, in Iowa, the number of underrepresented founders who have raised over $1M can be counted on one hand. This is a problem that we also want to address. One way to get started is by bringing more diverse representation to the VC side of the table.
To make a dent in this, we’re launching 3 year-long Scout and Fellowship programs in 2022. These programs will give up to 8 highly qualified college students a unique opportunity to learn more about Venture Capital, sitting on this side of the table. They’ll be part of the entire venture process, and gain practical experience. This will prepare them to become a VC one day, or to start a company, or maybe to work with ISA Ventures right here in Iowa upon graduation.
The programs are each 12 months long and we have three tracks to choose from:
- Venture Scouts are focused on identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities on and around college campuses in Iowa and surrounding states.
- Venture Fellows work intensively with our staff on selected deals, performing due diligence, modelling, and analysis of potential investments.
- Venture Legal Fellows will work with our team on legal matters such as securities work, due diligence and compliance.
Applications for the Scout and Fellowship programs are open to college students in Iowa, with a specific focus on diverse candidates.
Click here for additional information and to apply.
Fellowship Deadline: October 31, 2021.
New York Attorney General Fellowship Program
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Attorney General Fellowship Program. This two (2) year AG Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for law graduates who are committed to public service to work to protect the rights and interests of the state and people of New York while developing their legal skills. The six (6) selected Fellows will participate in a training and mentorship program designed for new attorneys and will gain hands-on legal experience by assisting with the OAG’s work including investigations, affirmative and defensive litigation, public education and community outreach.
The 2022 AG Fellowship Program will commence in September 2022 and conclude in August 2024. The annual salary for the fellowship is $63,714 plus benefits including paid leave; health, dental and vision insurance; retirement programs; and access to work flexibility programs and other family-friendly policies. Commitment to complete the two (2) year Fellowship is a condition of employment. To learn more about the AG Fellowship Program and to apply, please click here.
Application Deadline: October 29, 2021.
Reminders
2Ls & 3Ls: Spring 2022 Field Placement Program - First round deadline approaching soon on October 25
Hoping to gain more legal experience before your summer internship? Still need to fill your experiential learning requirement? The Spring 2022 slate of pre-arranged field placements is now available for review on the website and on Symplicity (go to Job Postings -> Search -> and filter by “Iowa Field Placement – Credit Approved”). Opportunities are available in judicial chambers, government and nonprofit legal organizations, and select corporate counsel offices. Students may also separately apply for and propose a placement for credit.
Rising 2Ls and 3Ls interested in a field placement for the spring semester must meet with Prof. Tai before applying. Please make an appointment via Calendly (https://calendly.com/jttai). Students will be limited to their top three choices and a short counseling appointment helps ensure a good fit.
Check out the Introduction to the Field Placement Program video at https://bit.ly/2T12Uq9
D.C. Pro Bono Week
Each fall, as part of the annual National Pro Bono Celebration, we organize DC Pro Bono Week.
DC Pro Bono Week 2021 takes place from October 24-30, 2021. The week explores lots of opportunities to do pro bono work, learn new pro bono skills, meet other pro bono lawyers, and expand pro bono horizons. There is a full slate of events, discussions, and hands-on volunteer opportunities. Find out more at our DC Pro Bono Week 2021 Schedule of Events.
If you need to refresh your skillset before volunteering, check out the list of Affiliated Trainings.
Share your pro bono experience by joining the conversation now on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook using #DCProBono21!
You also can check out these highlights from DC Pro Bono Week 2020.
Complete Set of Pro Bono Lawyer Profiles
DC Pro Bono Week: Pro Bono Goes Local Kicks Off the Week
DC Pro Bono Week: Coding Justice Examines Engaging Clients Remotely
DC Pro Bono Week: Kids Can Help Too!
DC Pro Bono Week: Advancing Racial Justice & Equity Through Pro Bono
DC Pro Bono Week 2020: Schedule of Events
DC Pro Bono Week 2020: Affiliated Trainings
If are interested in taking on a pro bono project, the DC Virtual Pro Bono Fair can help you connect with the right organization.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel is happy to announce that we are recruiting for the 2022-2023 Legal Honors Program. The Office of General Counsel’s 2022-2023 Legal Honors Program Application will be available thru USAJobs.gov, Announcement # 21-HUD-1981-X and will be posted to open September 17, 2021 and closes October 25, 2021.
Please click here for additional information.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2021.
Additional Resources
ABA Directory of Law School Pro Bono and Public Interest Programs
Did you know that the ABA Center for Pro Bono maintains a directory with information on the pro bono and public interest programs at all ABA-accredited law schools? The Directory of Law School Pro Bono and Public Interest Programs is available to both prospective and current law students, law school pro bono professionals, and other pro bono and public service community partners. The Center for Pro Bono needs your help to ensure the accuracy of information in the directory. If you have not submitted updates in the last year, this summer is the perfect time to do so.
ABA Antitrust Mentorship Program
Connection experience practitioners with junior lawyers, economists and students with an interest in antitrust, consumer protection, or privacy law.
Click here to fill out an application to be a mentor mentee.
AttorneyJobsinUSA.com
AttorneyJobsinUSA.com is a website that the Iowa Law Career Services Office has subscribed to so our students and recent graduates can use the site at no cost to you! AttorneyJobsinUSA.com provides attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the US. In the daily or weekly email, you will see a snippet of the positions and the number of years’ experience required; look for 0-3 years if you are a graduating 3L, or law student jobs if you are a 1L or 2L. We would also appreciate your feedback since this is a new service for Iowa Law, and want to provide you the best options!
Click Here to access this job site. If you have questions on how to register for the site, please contact Tami Diebel.
BradTraverse Job Board
Username: LawHawks
Password: IowaLaw2021
The Brad Traverse Group listserv publishes internship and post-graduate job opportunities on Capitol Hill and the Washington, DC area.
Click here to access the job board.
Fall 2021 Virtual Drop-In Hours
The Career Services virtual Drop-In will be open Monday-Thursday, from 3:00-5:00 pm and Friday from 9:00-11:00am Central Time. You can access the virtual drop-in hours by clicking here.
Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance Job Portal
The Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (“GIPA”) has launched a new IP Career Portal to help law students, PhD students, science-based students, and IP associates find new positions in the intellectual property practice.Building on our success with the Southeastern Intellectual Property Job Fair, GIPA seeks to leverage our network of employers and higher education contacts to create a job board and portal that facilitates easy lateral movement among attorneys and patent agents.
Likewise, many job posts will be entry level positions for attorneys and patent agents.
Click here to access the Career Portal.
Intercollegiate Job Bank
The University of Iowa College of Law Office of Career Services participates in the online Intercollegiate Job Bank with over 130 other law schools from across the country. Participating law schools upload newsletters with job listings to this job bank.
The following is the login information with the new password:
https://jobbank.law.byu.edu/
Password: findajob123
Law Crossing
Are you searching for jobs, great articles, and career advice? Make sure to check out LawCrossing FREE for current law school students until April 29, 2022. How To get started:
1. Use this Promotion Code Password from Career Services: law.uiowa.edu_2021
2. Go to https://www.lawcrossing.com/lcoffer.php.
3. Scroll down and enter your law school e-mail address (the one ending in “.edu”) and the Promotion Code Password in the box.
4. You will then receive an e-mail at your law school e-mail address from LawCrossing with an address to copy and paste in your browser to activate your account—just follow the instructions there concerning choosing your user name and password.
5. At that point you will be signed-up and able to use all the features of the site. If you do not receive that e-mail with the link, you may have to check your security settings and make sure that the e-mail is not being treated as SPAM. If you have difficulty signing up or viewing jobs, contact LawCrossing Customer Service by phone at 800-973-1177, M-F between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm PST.
Opportunities in Public Affairs
The latest issue of Opportunities in Public Affairs, with hundreds of sought-after jobs in the Washington, DC area all focused on Jobs in Government Affairs & Policy, Public Relations & Advocacy, Media & Journalism, and Entry Level Jobs & Internships. These jobs are on Capitol Hill, in non-profits, think tanks, institutions, the government and in corporations and professional firms.
Click here to login to the OPA website.
User Id: Finch7772
Password: Finch
The University of Iowa College of Law Resume and Cover Letter Tools
This comprehensive guide contains instructions on resumes, cover letter, writing samples, transcripts, and references.
Please click here to download.
Vermont Law Judicial Clerkship Guide
You may access the guide online at http://www.vermontlaw.edu/careers/judicial-clerkship-guide.
The Username is: Sugar and the Password is: Maple.
Many thanks,
AJ Finch
The University of Iowa College of Law
