Government & Public Interest

Virtual Interview Program

September 30 & October 1, 2021
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I. INTERVIEWING EMPLOYERS
The following organizations will be interviewing as part of the Massachusetts Law
School Consortium’s Government & Public Interest Virtual Interview Program on
Thursday, September 30 and/or Friday, October 1, 2021. Interviews will be held on the
virtual interview platform of the employers’ choice over those two days. You must bid
online through the Massachusetts Law School Consortium Symplicity site.

******Symplicity site: https://law-massconsortia-csm.symplicity.com/students

******Session: Gov/PI Program Virtual Interviews – October 2021
******Bidding deadline: Tuesday, August 31, noon

Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender (Pittsburgh, PA)

Address: 542 Forbes Avenue, 400 County Office Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Contact: Andrew Capone, Manager, Trial Division, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: Hiring for a eight post-graduate Clerk to Attorney transition positions at $45,000
annually. It begins as a clerk position immediately after taking the July 2022 Bar Exam, and
transitions to a Defender Attorney position once successful results are obtained.
Preferred Qualifications:
(1) B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university
(2) Currently in the final year, or a graduate, of law school from an accredited university
(3) Applicants must show participation in a clinic, internship or clerkship (paid or unpaid) with
a public defender, criminal defense attorney, attorney for a public interest advocacy
organization, juvenile delinquency or mental health systems, a judicial law clerk, or an attorney
with 50+ hours or 6 months of experience in an indigent pro bono project sponsored by a bar
association or 501 (c)(3) organization, Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a
must;
(4) A demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and a challenging
population.
Successful candidates have the potential to transition into full time Defender Attorneys.
[continue reading on Symplicity]
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Bronx District Attorney's Office (Bronx, NY)

Address: 198 East 161st Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Website: http://www.bronxda.nyc.gov
Contact: Sherry Cohen, Chief of Legal Recruitment, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing
sample; you must also apply online:
Law School Summer Intern 2022 -
https://bronxda.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2q700tf46gk
Assistant District Attorney Fall 2022 -
https://bronxda.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2q700tmdp3j
Description: Hiring for Assistant District Attorney, Fall 2022 and Summer Intern 2022
positions.
ADA Job Summary: The Bronx District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all crimes in the
Bronx. They are currently seeking candidates for the position of entry level Assistant District
Attorney commencing in the Fall of 2022. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable
responsibility early in their careers. When they become proficient, they will begin to handle
serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys are required to abide by a commitment
of three years of initial service to the Office of the District Attorney. Assistant District Attorneys
are routinely required to perform evening, night, weekend and holiday assignments and to
respond, on a 24 - hour basis, to crime scenes, police precincts and booking facilities.
Summer Intern Job Summary:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking law students for its summer internship program.
The program will take place during the summer of 2022, dates and duration to be determined.
Interns work full time, Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns are assigned to a
specific bureau within the Office and are directly supervised by an Assistant District Attorney.
Hiring Criteria: Moot Court/Mock Trial preferred
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Brooklyn District Attorney's Office (Brooklyn, NY)

Address: 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Contact: Rafael Cruz, Legal Hiring Coordinator, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, and transcript
Description: The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn,
New York, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant District Attorney. The Brooklyn
District Attorney’s Office serves the more than 2.6 million people of Brooklyn and is one of the
largest prosecutor’s offices in the country. The sheer size and diversity of Brooklyn provides a
professional experience that is unique among district attorney’s offices around the country. You
will be exposed to full range of cases, including some of the most complex and cutting edge, and
you will learn from some of the most respected and renowned attorneys in the public sector. You
will be given as much responsibility as you can handle. Their goal is to hire the best and most
committed public servants. Their ADAs come from a wide range of backgrounds and we are
committed to hiring and retaining lawyers who represent and add to this vibrant diversity. The
Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring Criteria: U.S. citizenship is required for Assistant District Attorney positions. Security
clearance is required for ADA applicants upon hire.
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division (Boston, MA)
Address: 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Website: https://www.publiccounsel.net/
Contact: Kevin Ruderman, Recruiting & Hiring Manager, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: Hiring for 5-10 post-graduate positions at $61,000 to start. Massachusetts Public
Defender Agency. Statewide offices in adult criminal defense, juvenile defense, children and
family law, and mental health litigation. Conducting informational interviews.

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Hiring Criteria:
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

Community Legal Aid, Inc. (Worcester, MA)

Address: 405 Main Street, Fourth Floor, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
Additional Locations: Worcester, MA; Northampton, MA; Pittsfield, MA; Springfield, MA;
Fitchburg, MA
Website: http://www.communitylegal.org
Contact: Alicia Vaughan, Director of Human Resources, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the civil legal aid program serving the low-income
and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. Through CLA’s effective advocacy
in more than 6,000 cases each year, some of the most vulnerable residents of the region obtain
safe and stable housing; access unemployment, disability and other benefits to stabilize their
income; break free from domestic violence; and get needed services in school. In addition, CLA’s
wholly-owned subsidiary, the Central West Justice Center (CWJC), specializes in cases involving
humanitarian-based immigration relief.
CLA is looking for summer interns for 2022 and also has staff attorney opportunities for 3Ls
who anticipate graduating in 2022. Student interns will conduct client interviews and advise
clients with appropriate supervision; prepare pleadings; research and draft briefs and other legal
documents; assist in negotiating settlements; assist in trial and/or hearing preparation; attend
community meetings, outreach events, and/or court and agency hearings with staff advocates;
and assist in trial and/or hearing preparation. Special Note: Second- and third-year law students
(if they obtain SJC Rule 3:03 certification) are able to represent clients in court under the
supervision of an attorney. Job duties for staff attorneys vary slightly based on the practice area;
generally, staff attorneys will interview clients and will provide legal advice, information,
referrals, and representation at administrative and judicial proceedings; perform legal research;
negotiate with opposing parties; and participate in community and client education efforts.
Applicants should indicate whether they prefer any specific practice areas. [continue reading on
Symplicity]
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

Conservation Law Foundation (Boston, MA)

Address: 62 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Website: http://www.clf.org
Contact: Paul Calzada, Staff Assistant, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample,
and references
Description: Hiring for summer positions. The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects
New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. They use the law, science, and the
market to create solutions that preserve our natural resources, build healthy communities, and
sustain a vibrant economy. They are also committed to social justice, and that includes leveling
the playing field when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest staff that
reflect the communities they serve. Like many environmental non-profit organizations, they
realize that the road is long, and they have much work to do. Racial diversity in their ranks will
not happen overnight but it starts with a robust internship program that will provide their
interns a solid foundation from which to build their careers. Like any organization with an
internship program, they see their interns as potential staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

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Disability Law Center (Boston, MA)
Address: 11 Beacon Street, Suite 925, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Website: http://www.dlc-ma.org
Contact: Amanda Gasparonis, Director of Administration, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, and transcript
Description: Hiring for two unpaid summer positions. DLC is the Protection and Advocacy
(P&A) agency for the state of Massachusetts. Their work focuses on monitoring and
investigating instances of abuse, neglect or serious human rights violations of people with
disabilities. DLC also undertakes systemic advocacy projects and provides legal representation
to people with disabilities.
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

Federal Public Defender Office (Boston, MA)

Address: 51 Sleeper Street, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Contact: Chrissie DeMaso, Assistant Federal Public Defender, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter [A one-page cover letter that (a)
explains your interest in the Federal Public Defender Office; (b) lists any criminal law classes
or clinics you have taken; and (c) addresses any personal experiences you have had in the
criminal justice system. Specify which office(s) you are interested in working in (Boston,
Concord, and/or Providence).]. resume, two references or letters of recommendation, and
writing sample [no more than five pages, please]
Description: Hiring for five unpaid summer positions. The Federal Public Defender Office for
the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island is proud to sponsor a
summer criminal defense internship for rising 2L and 3L law students interested in public
service. Their office offers a unique and up-close opportunity to learn about the federal criminal
process and public defense in a friendly, inclusive, and collegial environment.
One or more internship positions are available in each of their three offices (located in Boston
MA, Concord NH, and Providence RI).
Their goal is to provide firsthand experience in federal public defense and guide students who
wish to build public interest careers. [continue reading on Symplicity]
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

FINRA (Boston, MA)

Address: 99 High Street, Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Website: http://www.finra.org
Contact: Alex Boudreau, Counsel, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter (explaining your interest in the
externship, preferred posting location, and the qualifications making you an appropriate
candidate), resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: Hiring for two unpaid summer legal extern positions. Legal externs work closely
with Enforcement’s attorneys, investigators, and management to assist Enforcement in
investigating and determining whether FINRA regulated firms and/or associated individuals
violated the federal securities laws or FINRA, NASD, or MSRB rules. Externs perform a variety
of tasks including legal research and writing, document review, as well as assisting staff to
prepare for investigative testimony and hearings. Externs also have the opportunity to observe
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Summer externs must be able to work at least 35 hours per week. Externs must earn current
course credits (determined by school) and cannot work purely as a volunteer. FINRA requires at
least one credit. All successful applicants will be required to pass a drug screening test and a
minimal background check prior to starting the externship.
Hiring Criteria:
- Graduate student pursuing JD or LLM;
- Securities law related course work and/or knowledge of securities law or brokerage
regulations are not required, but preferred;
- Securities industry experience is a plus;
- Strong writing, analysis and research sk
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

Heisler Feldman & McCormick, P.C. (Springfield, MA)

Address: 293 Bridge Street, Suite 322, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Website: https://www.hfmgpc.com/
Contact: Joel Feldman, Shareholder, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample,
and references
Description: Civil rights/tenant firm, working as community lawyers in western Massachusetts.
Their priorities are supporting radical, base-building community organizations (such as
Springfield No One Leaves and the Pioneer Valley Workers Center), through litigation,
legislation, administrative advocacy and supporting the actions of their partners. They litigate
individual eviction cases in the Housing Courts, class actions in federal court, and appellate
cases before the Supreme Judicial Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court. They pride
themselves on their relaxed and mutually supportive work atmosphere. They are mission
oriented, and the successful applicant will be a highly motivated graduate who wants to become
an excellent litigator and advocate. They are hiring an associate litigator (salary comparable to
first year legal aid salary, approximately $50,000 plus health insurance and other benefits) who
will engage in all aspects of their litigation practice. The associate will begin by assisting other
attorneys in their cases, but will quickly have a separate case load. They strongly prefer a
Spanish speaker, and are an affirmative action employer. They are hoping to hire a motivated
law school graduate, who is a self starter and ready to learn how to be a successful litigator.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Massachusetts Advocates for Children (Boston, MA)

Address: 25 Kingston Street, Second Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Website: http://www.massadvocates.org
Contact: Janine Solomon, Managing Attorney/Senior Project Director,
[email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and references
Description: Hiring for unpaid summer intern positions. MAC conducts both case advocacy and
systemic reform initiatives on behalf of low-income children with disabilities. Interns will assist
with all aspects of client representation, research, and policy development. They are also looking
for bilingual candidates for their Spanish speaking families.
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

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Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (Boston, MA)
Address: One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Website: http://www.mass.gov/ago
Contact: Jean Mejia, Director of Human Resources, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter (must include a personal statement
describing your interest in public interest law and the work of the Attorney General’s Office,
including any personal experiences you wish to share related to the mission of the Attorney
General’s Office), resume, and transcript
Description: Hiring for approximately 45 unpaid summer positions.
Attorney General Maura Healey is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition, her office is an advocate and resource for the
Commonwealth and its residents in many areas, including protecting consumers, combating
fraud and corruption, protecting civil rights, and promoting meaningful economic recovery.
The 2022 Summer Legal Intern Program is a 10-week, full-time program for students
completing their 1L or 2L years of law school. The 2022 Summer Legal Intern Program will run
from Tuesday, May 31, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022. The program offers an invaluable
learning opportunity for selected law students and includes a structured program of trainings,
events, and activities. Students apply to the program and, taking into account their placement
preferences, are assigned to a particular division within the office. While here, students develop
their legal skills and perform substantive work that contributes to the mission of the AGO.
Internships are on an unpaid basis, although some students are able to obtain funding through
their law schools or other funding sources.
The Attorney General’s Office is organized into six Bureaus: Criminal; Energy and Environment;
Executive; Government; Health Care and Fair Competition and Public Protection and Advocacy.
Each bureau is divided into divisions and teams. These Bureaus and Divisions have distinct
missions and work closely together to ensure the Attorney General’s Office provides the highest
level of public protection.
For more information about the work of our bureaus, visit www.mass.gov/ago/bureaus .
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

MetroWest Legal Services (Framingham, MA)

Address: 63 Fountain Street, Suite 304, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702
Website: http://www.mwlegal.org
Contact: Kathryn Grace, Staff Attorney, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: MetroWest Legal Services (MWLS) is currently accepting applications from law
students for summer 2022 legal intern positions.
The mission of MWLS is to provide legal advocacy to protect and advance the rights of the poor,
elderly, disabled, immigrants, and other disenfranchised people in their service area, and to
assist them in obtaining legal, social, and economic justice. They help their clients secure access
to basic needs and challenge institutional barriers in order to achieve equal justice for all.
MWLS provides summer legal interns with an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the
civil legal problems of the poor and effectively advocate for their clients. MWLS has a staff of
sixteen attorneys, a number of whom have been engaged in poverty law practice for over 15
years. Their office is located in Framingham, MA near public transportation.
MWLS represents clients in many substantive areas of the law. Their priority areas include
housing, family law for victims of domestic violence, public benefits (including social security
and unemployment), education, health care access, elder law, consumer bankruptcy, medical-
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children, community enterprise clinic, and worker’s rights. Summer legal interns perform a wide
variety of tasks depending on their interest and the needs of a particular project. These duties
might include client interviews and case investigation, drafting of pleadings, memoranda and
briefs, direct representation at administrative hearings, court representation (if the student is
3:03 certified) and legal research.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office (Miami, FL)

Address: 1320 NW 14 Street, Miami, Florida 33125
Website: http://www.pdmiami.com
Contact: Guy Robinson, Recruitment Director, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: Hiring for 30 post-graduate positions at $53,000 plus excellent benefits. Assistant
Public Defender position providing legal representation to people in danger of losing their
liberty.
Hiring Criteria: Applicant must have participated in or plan to participate in law school
practice program, externship, or clinic.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

Middlesex County District Attorney's Office (Woburn, MA)

Address: 15 Commonwealth Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-5194
Website: http://www.middlesexda.com
Contact: Aliya Khalidi, ADA, Director of Hiring, Training & Professional Development,
[email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, and transcript
Description: Position Summary
Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) are appointed by the District Attorney to represent the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts in criminal proceedings in Middlesex County. They are
responsible for all pre-trial, trial, and post-conviction matters in assigned cases.
ADAs prosecute a range of misdemeanor and felony cases in the Juvenile, District and Superior
Courts. They represent the Commonwealth in bail arguments, substantive motions, plea
negotiations, both jury and jury-waived trials, and appellate proceedings.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Review evidentiary reports, prepare discovery, identify and interview victims and
witnesses
· Represent the Commonwealth in court by presenting evidence and argument at
arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, hearings on motions, trials,
sentencing, Grand Jury proceedings, and appellate proceedings
· Conduct legal research and write legal documents such as affidavits, memoranda and
briefs in assigned cases
· Keep abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting Massachusetts law
· Work closely with victim witness advocates, law enforcement, court personnel, the
defense bar, criminal justice agencies and the public.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

New Hampshire Public Defender (Concord, NH)

Address: 10 Ferry Street, Suite 434, Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Contact: Amy Grinavic, Recruitment Coordinator, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE

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Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, and transcript
Description: Hiring for 15 unpaid summer positions and 12 post-graduate positions. The NH
Public Defender is a private, nonprofit corporation created in 1972 to give New Hampshire a
cost-effective means of providing high-quality, reliable representation to indigent defendants.
The Program's attorneys serve clients facing criminal and delinquency prosecution who cannot
afford to retain private counsel.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Sixth Amendment Center (Boston, MA)

Address: P.O. Box 15556, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Website: http://www.sixthamendment.org
Contact: Aditi Goel, Program Manager, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter explaining your interest in indigent
defense reform, resume, transcript (may be unofficial), and writing sample [applications
should be addressed to Nancy Bennett ([email protected]) and Aditi Goel
([email protected])]
Description: The Sixth Amendment Center (6AC) is a national nonprofit organization that seeks
to ensure that no person faces potential time in jail or prison without first having the aid of a
lawyer with the time, ability, and resources to present an effective defense as required under the
United States Constitution. 6AC is a great organization for law students anywhere in the country
and interested in criminal justice policy reform to intern at. Through the Law Student Network’s
internship program, students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on experience, research
and writing, and career growth and development. Below is a list of just some of the internship
program’s projects and highlights:
• Legal research and writing on cutting-edge issues pertaining to the right to counsel (ex:
Pretrial Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis Mitigated by Early Appointment of Counsel);
• Recognition in nationally published reports by participating in 6AC's evaluative work
through research, court observations and stakeholder interviews (ex: The Right to Counsel in
Illinois);
• Ongoing career advice and mentorship from 6AC’s staff and Executive Director, who is
nationally recognized in the fields of criminal justice practice and policy; and
• A crash course on the right to counsel in America and individual supervision from a
supervisor with experience and training in supervising law students.
Hiring Criteria: Law students should have completed courses in Criminal Law, Constitutional
Law, and Legal Research and Writing.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Social Security Administration, Office of General Counsel (Boston, MA)

Address: Office of the General Counsel, 15 Sudbury Street, JFK Federal Building, Room 625,
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/org/ogc.htm
Contact: James Nagelberg, Assistant Regional Counsel, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter (to program co-coordinators James
Nagelberg and Louis George), resume, transcript, and writing sample (20 page max.)
Description: The Social Security Administration’s Office of the General Counsel, Region 1, is
accepting applications for its summer 2022 law student intern program. The office’s primary
role is to represent the Social Security Administration in federal district and appellate courts in
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In addition, the office represents the agency in employment disputes, and provides other legal
advice throughout the region.
Successful applicants should be self-starters who are interested in public service and working in
a dynamic environment with a variety of opportunities and experiences. Applicants must also
have solid research and writing skills. Although unpaid, legal interns will be given an
extraordinary opportunity to take on significant responsibility on matters across the office’s
workload. Specifically, legal interns will draft a variety of pleadings, including summary
judgment motions, filed in federal district courts across the Region. In this role, legal interns
review a final decision rendered by an administrative law judge in which a claimant was denied
disability benefits. Legal interns review the case record to assess the defensibility of the case,
and, if defensible, draft a motion for summary judgement. In addition, legal interns will
participate in moot courts for attorneys arguing before federal district and appellate courts,
observe federal court arguments and administrative hearings, and will have the opportunity to
work with attorneys across many of the office’s practice areas. Such work includes responding
to requests for personally identifiable information, evaluating representative sanctions, and
investigating allegations of civil rights violations. Legal interns will receive regular feedback on
their work product and have the opportunity to develop highly valuable research and writing
skills. Legal interns may also have the opportunity to argue in federal district court depending
on available cases and local rules.
Hiring Criteria:
• Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong grades and excellent research and writing skills.
• Completion of coursework in appellate practice or advanced legal writing, and/or membership
on a journal or moot court
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Boston, MA)

Address: One Bulfinch Place, Suite 300, Boston, Massachusetts 02113
Website: http://www.suffolkdistrictattorney.com
Contact: Ann Benenati, Executive Assistant to the Chief of District and Municipal Courts,
[email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit resume
Description: Hiring for 20-30 unpaid summer positions and five post-graduate ADA positions
at $62,500 (after passing bar).
Hiring Criteria:
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Appeals Division (Boston, MA)

Address: One Bulfinch Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Contact: Monica DeLateur, Assistant District Attorney; Supervisor of Legal Internship Program,
[email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: The Appeals Unit of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office (SCDAO) invites
applications from students interested in an opportunity to gain unparalleled hands-on
experience in the detailed and nuanced world of appellate litigation and motion practice at the
most innovative and progressive district attorney’s office in New England. [continue reading on
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Hiring Criteria: Candidates should demonstrate: (1) outstanding writing and research ability,
as demonstrated by a strong writing sample and attention to detail; (2) ability to work as part of
a team; (3) effective time management, and ability to carry a significant case
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

The EdLaw Project

Address: 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Website: http://www.edlawproject.org/
Contact: Erin O'Sullivan, Senior Counsel, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: Hiring for two unpaid summer positions. The EdLaw Project provides education
advocacy for Massachusetts' highest-risk youth who are involved in the juvenile court through
either the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. Prevention and intervention are the best
ways to keep children out of the School-to-Prison Pipeline. Their interventions help kids,
improve public safety, and save taxpayers millions of dollars. The Edlaw Project is an initiative
between the Youth Advocacy Foundation and the Committee for Public Counsel Services,
Children & Family Law and Youth Advocacy Divisions. EdLaw attorneys represent students and
mentor other attorneys in the areas of special education, school discipline and school stability.
The EdLaw Project also provides training to juvenile court attorneys throughout the state and
oversees a pro bono panel of attorneys who represent low-income students in special education
matters.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

U.S. Air Force JAG Corps (Washington, DC)

Address: HQ USAF/JAX, 1420 Pentagon Air Force Room 5D116, Washington, District of
Columbia 20330
Website: http://www.airforce.com/jag
Contact: Karen Braxton, Recruiting Assistant, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit resume
Description: This is an informational interview only and is intended to provide interested
applicants information about the Air Force JAG Corps and the application process. It is highly
recommended that applicants participate in an informational interview prior to applying to the
Air Force JAG Corps.
The Air Force provides an ideal opportunity to experience a diversified legal practice with a
complementary opportunity to hone your litigation skills. Legal practice areas include criminal,
environmental, government contracts, labor, claims and tort litigation, medical, international,
legal assistance, air and space, cyber, and operations law. Air Force JAGs start their careers
simultaneously prosecuting cases, providing legal assistance to military members, and rotating
through various areas of the law. The Air Force JAG Corps also provides full-spectrum legal
advice to Space Force commanders and Guardians. JAG positions at Space Force installations
provide unique opportunities for legal practice in air and space, cyber, and international law. In
addition to the diversity of legal practice areas, we offer the exciting opportunity to work with
people (colleagues and clients) from diverse backgrounds. For some, travel opportunities, the
possibility of living and practicing law in a foreign country, and the simple prospect of engaging
in a unique field of law carry a special attraction. For others, quality of life is of significant
importance and military service provides an extended family, emphasizes teamwork and team
building, and offers a well-developed support network. For these and many other reasons,
service as an Air Force judge advocate offers unique opportunities and promises enriching
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Law students are eligible to apply to the Graduate Law Program during their first year of law
school, the One Year College Program during their second year of law school, and the Direct
Appointment Program any time after they have completed two-thirds of the credit hours
required for their J.D. More information on the various accession programs and how to apply is
available at www.airforce.com/jag. Check out and like their Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/USAFJAG), or our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/air-force-
jag-corps-015803143/) to get up to date information about the AF JAG Corps.
Hiring Criteria: The minimum requirements to be an Air Force JAG are: (1) that you be 39
years of age or younger, (2) a U.S. citizen; (3) a J.D. graduate of an ABA approved law school;
(4) admitted to the highest court of any state or U.S. territory; (5) and pass the medi
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civilian Honors Program (Washington, DC )

Address: 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20314
Website: https://www.usace.army.mil/About/Offices-and-Units/Chief-Counsel-Office/Honors-
Program/
Contact: Jason Shippy, Attorney Advisor, [email protected]
Years: 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the world’s premier public engineering
organizations. The Corps serves the Nation and the world through managing its water resources,
delivering engineering, construction and real estate services to the U.S. Army and others,
restoring and regulating use of the environment, and executing disaster response and recovery
actions. Attorneys play essential roles in successfully performing these broad and diverse
missions in multiple practice areas, including litigation, contracting, environmental law, real
estate, administrative law, and labor and employment law.
Each year, the Office of the Chief Counsel, through the Civilian Honors Program selects a limited
number of graduating law students, LL.M. candidates, and judicial law clerks to join their team
of more than 470 attorneys. Through the Chief Counsel’s Civilian Honors Program, they can
place highly qualified candidates in full-time legal positions throughout their 50+ offices
worldwide as positions become available. The Program offers new attorneys challenging work,
significant responsibility, and unparalleled development opportunities to serve the public.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. The Corps is firmly
committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where all
employees are valued for their talents as members of the team.
For more information, please see their program webpage:
https://www.usace.army.mil/About/Offices-and-Units/Chief-Counsel-Office/Honors-Program/
Hiring Criteria: To be eligible to apply, candidates must be third-year law students or LL.M.
candidates who will graduate no later than June of their academic year of application, or law
school graduates currently participating in a judicial clerkship program. Considerat
Interview Date: 2021-10-01

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (Boston, MA)

Address: 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Room 800, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
Contact: Michelle Kalka, Supervisory Civil Rights Attorney, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit resume and transcript
Description: The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and
to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil

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rights. Please see their webpage for additional information about OCR:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/aboutocr.html
Hiring Criteria:
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor (Boston, MA)

Address: JFK Federal Building, Room E-375, Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Website: http://www.dol.gov/sol
Contact: Christine Collins, Senior Trial Attorney/Intern Coordinator, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: Hiring for three summer legal intern positions; work study, other funding, or
academic credit. The Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Department of Labor seeks a student volunteer
at its downtown Boston office. The twenty-five lawyers of the Boston office provide trial
litigation and general legal services to the Department throughout New England. Major
litigation areas include federal district court actions under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as administrative proceedings under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Mine Safety Act. Their interns are volunteers who
will be introduced to the operation of a government legal office, become familiar with civil
litigation practice in a government setting, and be exposed to the diverse Department
enforcement programs as caseloads permit. Compensation through law school or other public
interest funding or course credit/academic approval must be provided.
The Solicitor’s Office is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30 and 2021-10-01

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Boston, MA)

Address: Five Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912
Website: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-1-new-england
Contact: David Peterson, Senior Enforcement Counsel, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, and transcript
Description: Hiring for four unpaid summer positions. EPA New England offers a unique
opportunity for law students to join an office dedicated to protecting public health and the
environment in New England. The Region has innovative initiatives addressing climate,
environmental justice, brownfields redevelopment, and urban environmental issues, as well as
comprehensive programs to protect our air, water, and land. EPA New England's legal office
values diversity and collegiality and seeks to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work
environment. Legal interns will be supervised by attorneys with regionally and nationally
recognized expertise.
EPA New England, Region 1, located in Boston, MA, is one of ten regional offices of the
Environmental Protection Agency. The mission of the Agency is to protect public health and to
preserve the environment. EPA New England employs over 500 people who are responsible for
implementing the federal environmental statutes and programs in the six New England states.
The staff includes scientists, environmental engineers, environmental protection specialists,
administrative professionals, and attorneys. EPA New England attorneys provide legal advice on
the implementation and enforcement of federal laws administered by EPA, including laws
relating to air and water pollution, the control of toxic substances, and the management and
disposal of hazardous wastes. [continue reading on Symplicity]
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

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U.S. Navy JAG Corps (Newport, RI)
Address: Navy Justice School, 360 Elliot Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02841
Contact: SaraAnn Bennett, Instructor/Recruiting Officer,
[email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: They will conduct informational interviews for students interested in the Navy
JAGC program. If you are interested in applying to the Student Program, they can conduct a
structured interview (SI) (90 minutes). They will need advanced notice of your preference for a
SI.
Interview Date: 2021-09-30

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II. COLLECTION ONLY
The following employers have requested that we collect and send resumes to them; they
will contact students directly regarding interviews. You must apply and submit all
required materials online through the MLSC Symplicity site.

******Symplicity site: https://law-massconsortia-csm.symplicity.com/students

******Session: Gov/PI Program Collection – October 2021
******Bidding deadline: Tuesday, August 31, noon

Alaska State Public Defender Agency (Anchorage, AK)

Address: 900 W 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2090
Additional Locations: Anchorage, Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan,
Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, and Palmer.
Contact: Recruitment Coordinator, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of
references
Description: The Alaska Public Defender Agency welcomes student interns/externs year round.
The student will be placed in one of the agency's 13 offices. Under the supervision of an attorney,
the student is responsible for their own misdemeanor caseload. The student advocates for
clients in court, on their own, in most misdemeanor matters. The student also assists staff
attorneys as needed. There is also one position, in the Anchorage office, for a student intern to
work in the civil section working on parent representation in child protection cases and helping
to defend persons in mental health commitment proceedings. The agency requires a 12-week
work commitment and will pay for a student's roundtrip airfare.
Hiring Criteria: Prior to starting the internship, students must have completed half the
coursework required for graduation and also must have completed a course in evidence.

Bronx Defenders (Bronx, NY)

Address: 360 East 161st Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Contact: Thanisha Pariage, Recruiting & Hiring Manager, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume; you must also apply
through their careers website - https://careers-
bronxdefenders.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435651324
Description: Hiring 2Ls for summer internships and 3Ls for their Training Team 2022.
Over a period of 10 weeks, The Bronx Defenders Summer Internship Program provides a unique
opportunity for interns to receive extensive training in various legal disciplines and play an
integral role in holistic defense. Legal interns receive a comprehensive orientation including an
introduction to all of our interdisciplinary practice areas and special projects, technical skill
training and simulations, and anti-oppression workshops. Their legal interns gain invaluable
client interaction experience, participate in a summer-long intensive legal skills training series,
and may have the opportunity to advocate for clients in legal settings.
Training Team 2022 - Every year, from August through October, The Bronx Defenders accepts
applications from third-year law students and recent graduates for their criminal, family, and
immigration practices.

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MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education Legal Office (Malden, MA)
Address: 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148
Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu
Contact: Rhoda Schneider, General Counsel, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: Hiring for academic year and summer internships.
What they do: The Legal Office of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education provides legal counsel to the State Board, Commissioner, and Department staff, and
responds to requests from school officials, parents, students, and others on the state and federal
laws affecting public elementary and secondary schools, vocational-technical education, and
adult basic education programs. They work at the intersection of education law and public
policy, addressing issues including special education, English learner programs, civil rights,
school finance and governance, student assessment, charter schools, student safety and
wellbeing, and educator licensure. Please see www.doe.mass.edu for more information.
Their practice of administrative law involves legal research and writing; drafting regulations,
legislation, and advisory opinions; administrative adjudicatory hearings; public speaking and
training; contracts and interagency agreements; public records and data privacy; employment
law; and collaborating with the Attorney General's Office on litigation. Their Office of
Professional Practices Investigations (OPPI) investigates allegations of misconduct by licensed
educators and pursues revocation or other license limitations in appropriate cases. Including
OPPI, their legal team consists of the general counsel, two deputy general counsels, attorneys,
professional practices investigators, administrative specialists, and interns. They work closely
with educators and policymakers throughout the agency. [continue reading on Symplicity]
Hiring Criteria: For their volunteer legal internship program, they seek individuals who have
strong academic records, well-developed analytical and legal research and writing skills, interest
in public service and education, and the ability to express themselves clearly, both orally and in
writing. Previous work experience is a plus. Internships are available for law students (2L and
3L) during the school year (minimum 15-20 hours/week) and in the summer (full-time for rising
2Ls and 3Ls).

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Portland, ME)

Address: 88 Federal Street, Portland, Maine 04112
Website: http://www.ptla.org
Contact: Shannon Karam, Director of Pro Bono Services, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter [to the Director of Pro Bono Services
specifying their preference for legal unit(s), location(s), and whether remote or in person] and
resume
Description: Pine Tree Legal Assistance is a statewide, non-profit organization committed to
providing high quality, free, civil legal assistance to low-income people in Maine. Pine Tree
advocates to help Maine’s most vulnerable residents overcome pressing problems of everyday
life – domestic and sexual violence, homelessness, economic insecurity, financial exploitation,
and more. Pine Tree is committed to access to justice for all Mainers, maintaining six offices
throughout the state.
The summer internship at Pine Tree provides an opportunity for law students to work on a wide
range of civil legal issues facing low-income Mainers. Students will work with attorneys and
advocates to respond to the immediate needs of individual clients. Student responsibilities often
include client intake, ongoing client communication, investigation and fact development, legal
research, memo and brief drafting, litigation preparation, and other case work. Students will
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their 2nd year in law school may have the opportunity to appear in court proceedings on behalf
of a client.
Students will work under the supervision of experienced attorneys based in one of Pine Tree’s
offices. The internship may be remote, in person, or a combination of both depending on
circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the intern’s location, and Pine Tree’s in-
person work plans.
Pine Tree values an inclusive and diverse work environment and strongly encourages
applications from women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people with
disabilities, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness, and people belonging to
communities that have historically experienced injustice.
This is an unpaid, 10 week summer internship. [continue reading on Symplicity]

Service Employees International Union (Washington, DC)

Address: 1800 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washignton, District of Columbia 20036
Website: https://www.seiu.org
Contact: Kim Gibbs, Legal Operations Manager, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE, 3LD/4LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample
Description: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has openings for part-time law
clerks and full- and part-time externs for Fall 2021. Law clerks and externs in the SEIU Legal
Department conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, work with attorneys on pending
litigation, attend hearings and conferences, and meet with union leaders. Law clerks and
externs are generally assigned to work in the Legal Department in Washington, D.C. Law clerks
are paid $25/hour. Externs receive credit from their law schools. They are interested in
candidates with a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and social change. The
successful applicant will have a strong academic background with excellent writing and
researching skills. Completion of a basic labor law course is preferred but not required.
Hiring Criteria: The successful applicant will have a strong academic background with excellent
writing and researching skills. Completion of a basic labor law course is preferred but not
required.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Boston, MA)

Address: 475 Government Center, John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts
02203
Website: https://www.eeoc.gov
Contact: Neile Eisner, Administrative Judge, [email protected]
Years: 2LD/3LE
Materials Requested with Resume: submit cover letter and resume
Description: The Boston Area Office of the New York District Office of the U.S. EEOC presides
over and decides employment discrimination cases filed against the federal government under
Title VII, the ADEA, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Pay Act. The Judicial Internship
Program affords law students the opportunity to work closely with the Administrative Judges
and learn about employment discrimination as well as evidentiary, procedural, and
administrative law issues. Interns are directly involved with the cases and participate in a full
array of legal work and assignments. The internships are unpaid. Most students receive credit,
work study, or a fellowship from their law school for their participation.

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