U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
450 E Street, N.W
Washington DC 20442
Phone:(804) 916-2900 Fax:(222) 222-2222
Email:
SIU Job Number: |
3069 |
Firm or Agency: |
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces |
Job Title: |
Legal Intern |
Duties: |
The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces exercises world-wide appellate jurisdiction over court-martial cases involving U.S. military personnel. Cases on our docket address a broad range of legal issues, including constitutional law, criminal law, evidence, administrative law, and national security law. Our decisions are subject to direct review by the Supreme Court of the United States. Our clerks perform an important public service in an environment designed to enhance their legal skills. |
Job Location: |
Washington, DC |
Job Contact: |
Ms. Rose Bennett |
Type of Postion: |
Summer |
Position Category: |
Government |
Hours per week: |
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Salary Range: |
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Req. Years of Experience: |
0 - 1 Years |
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2/1/2010 |
Starting Date: |
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Need Resume: |
yes
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Need Employer Application: |
no
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Need a Writing Sample: |
yes
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Need a Law Transcript: |
yes
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Need an Undergraduate Transcript: |
no
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Need a Letter of Application: |
no
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Need References: |
yes
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Need Salary History: |
no
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Other Application Needs: |
Cover Letter |
Preferred Qualifications: |
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Required Qualifications: |
Judge Effron anticipates one opening for a summer intern in 2010. Consideration will be given to law students who have completed at least one semester of law school at the time of application.
APPLICATION PERIOD: February 1, 2010 until the position is filled. |
Benefits: |
The compensation is similar to the summer intern compensation provided by other federal government organizations. |
Comments: |
Candidates for the summer nternship should submit: (1) a brief cover letter; the cover letter should note the position for which the candidate is applying (summer intern); (2) a resume; (3) a law school transcript (a photocopy is acceptable); (4) two letters of recommendation from faculty members or employers familiar with the candidate's legal work; and (5) a writing sample.
All candidates who have submitted a complete application will be notified when the selection process has been completed.
Please do NOT submit materials via fax or E-mail.
Mail application materials to:
Chief Judge Andrew S. Effron
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
450 E St, NW
Washington, DC 20442-0001
If you have questions, please contact:
Rose Bennett or Betsy Parker, 202-761-5210.
The Court's web site contains useful information about the Court, including recent decisions: http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov. |
