Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

 Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in Fall 2022!

Paralegal Specialist- Entry Level Full Time position with DOJ

 Paralegal Specialist- Entry Level Full Time position with DOJ

Paralegal Specialist- Entry Level Full Time position with DOJ

This position is for Washington D.C. The vacancy announcement for paralegals in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco can be found here.

The Antitrust Division is seeking to fill entry-level, trainee Paralegal Specialist positions in our Washington, DC Office. Paralegals within the Division perform legal duties in support of attorneys engaged in antitrust cases and matters.

THESE POSITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 30, 2022. CANDIDATES WHO MAY QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS BY JUNE 30, 2022.

Duties

As a Paralegal Specialist, responsibilities will include:

• Performing factual research using evidentiary files, library reference materials, corporate records, private and governmental studies, computer databases, internet resources, and other pertinent sources to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents.
• Assisting Attorneys in preparing for and conducting interviews with investigative sources and prospective witnesses.
• Taking accurate notes during attorney proffers and witness interviews and prepares memoranda from those notes.
• Performing preliminary screening of electronic and hard copy substantive materials prior to review by attorneys; codes electronic documents and categorizes hard copy documents in accordance with case priorities.
• Assisting technical support staff with the preparation and organization of electronic document review databases.
• Organizing and maintaining tracking logs for all incoming and outgoing case-related material.
• Preparing and organizing charts, graphs, and other materials to be used as exhibits in court.
• Preparing tables of content, indexes, and tables of authorities for legal briefs, memoranda, and other such documents; reviews and researches citations, footnotes, textual references, and other entries for accuracy.
• Preparing routine correspondence.
• Traveling to any off-site trials, grand jury sessions, or discovery locations and while there provides similar paralegal support as described above.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
• You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
• THE POSITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 30, 2021. CANDIDATES WHO MAY QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS BY JUNE 30, 2021.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see http://www.sss.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3719, AFL-CIO.
• This is a full-time, non-supervisory 14 month term appointment in the competitive service that may be extended up to 4 years at the option of the agency, subject to a one-year trial period in accordance with 5 CFR 316.304.
• The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
• When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. https://www.ed.gov/
• Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must demonstrate the qualifications listed below:

A. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Developing, authorizing or examining claims or applications that required resolving conflicting data and interpreting a body of laws, rules, regulations and policies;
• Preparing or reviewing contracts or other legal instruments for legal sufficiency and conformance with applicable laws;
• Selecting and analyzing information to determine the intent of statutes, treaties, and executive orders or legal decisions, opinions, and rulings; or investigating and analyzing evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations; OR

B. One (1) full year of graduate level education; OR

C. A combination of education and experience; OR

D. Meet one of the following superior academic achievement provisions:

1. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for all completed undergraduate course work or for all courses completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work;
2. A GPA of 3.5 or higher for all courses in the major field of study, or those courses in a major completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work;
3. Rank in the upper one-third of a college, university, or major subdivision; or
4. Membership in a national honor society or successful completion of one full year of graduate level study.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/.

Additional details regarding Superior Academic Achievement can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=estb

Applicants using any education to qualify MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name. If selected, you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment

Academic Audits – Check your UMD Email for Important Info

 Academic Audits – Check your UMD Email for Important Info

Do you want to make sure you're on track to graduate?

If you are between 75 and 89 cumulative credits, your department and college advisors are currently reviewing your academic record. You may have already received an e-mail, or will be receiving one in the upcoming weeks. The audit will review your remaining major and Gen Ed requirements. Please review this information and meet with an advisor if you have any questions regarding remaining requirements.

Please Note: If you are planning to Study Abroad, you will need to have an academic audit completed.

What your email for more information about Fall registration next week!

Summer Registration is Now Open

 Summer Registration is Now Open

      

Registration for summer courses at UMD is now open!

Make progress and earn UMD credits through flexible 3 or 6 week sessions.

Classes meet on campus or anywhere online.

Current UMD students simply register. All other students must first apply.

Registration Opens: February 22, 2022

Registration Closes: S1 – June 3^rd/ S2 – July 14th

 

For more information, visit the Office of Extended Studies website.

Want to learn more about career paths in policing? Talk to a US Capitol Police Sergeant!

 Want to learn more about career paths in policing? Talk to a US Capitol Police Sergeant!

Employer Office Hours:

U.S. Capitol Police

Wednesday, March 2 | 2 - 5 PM | In-Person | Register  

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment. They protect:

• The legislative process
• The symbol of our democracy
• The people who carry out the process
• The millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action.  

USCP is seeking professional individuals for entry-level police officer positions that offer extensive professional development and training, career growth opportunities in the field of law enforcement, and the privilege of protecting the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government. 

Schedule a 20-minute informal meeting with Sergeant Tyrone Bond of the USCP to ask any questions and learn more about the US Capitol Police Department. 

Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu.

RSVP TODAY 

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Meet with the Supreme Court Police Department!

 

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Meet with the Supreme Court Police Department! Employer Office Hours: Supreme Court of the United States Police Department  Wednesday, March 2 | 2 - 5 PM | In-Person | Register   The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. They are responsible for providing a full range of police services, including:  Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;  Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events;  Provide Courtroom security; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court. Schedule a 20-minute informal meeting with Officer Bryan Hoffman and Corporal Katie Thornton of the US SCPD to ask any questions and learn more about officer career paths, policing, and opportunities.  Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu. RSVP TODAY

Arlington County Police Department Investigative Internship

 Arlington County Police Department Investigative Internship

 

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Summer Deadline: MARCH 1

The URL for the investigative assistant internship is:

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Police-Jobs/Internships/Investigative-Assistant-Intern?BestBetMatch=investigative%20assistant%20intern|d2f86bd7-6525-489c-b1eb-fbe9efd2bbfb|6244aa32-b2d4-441b-b20e-1096256a4671|en-US

The investigative assistant internship allows the interns to work their own cases (larceny, harassment, assault and battery, threats, etc.) while deciding what course of action is needed and performing a follow-up investigation of that case.  The interns will contact witnesses and victims via phone, and interview them appropriately.  They may need to contact businesses or other establishments, and ask for surveillance videos, or customer entry logs, etc.  The interns are expected to have excellent note taking skills, and are required to document every action taken during this investigative process.  Once all leads have been exhausted, the intern will type up a formal supplement report, and present any evidence and their original case notes to the assigned detective.  The assigned detective will then decide if there is enough information/evidence to proceed criminally.  This will be the primary function of the intern during their time with us. 

Additionally, the intern will have the ability to go on numerous “field trips” throughout the semester, including Baltimore’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the gun range, K9 and SWAT training, a jail tour, ridealongs, and the driving track.

Once an intern has proven him/herself as reliable, and has earned the trust and respect of the detectives, they will be asked to perform other tasks as well.  These tasks include listening to jail calls and visits as well as assisting on other violent crimes cases. Furthermore, the intern may have the opportunity to accompany detectives to an actual crime scene. 

The deadline for the Fall Term is July 1, Spring Term is October 1, and Summer Term is March 1.   

There is a 20-hour per week minimum requirement.  During the intern’s first few weeks of training, they work under the supervision of the intern coordinator.  After the intern coordinator is comfortable that the intern can work independently, he/she may set their own schedule.  The detectives work between 6 am and 11 pm, however interns are not required to work those hours.  Interns are not permitted to work on weekends.  

 

We take on between 3 - 8 students per semester and give preference to graduate students in criminal justice, law, or forensic related fields.  We do consider undergraduate seniors in criminal justice programs on a case by case basis.  We do not consider applicants who have already graduated.

This internship exposes the interns to sensitive information so the application process requires numerous steps.  First, applicants submit their applications, essays, resumes, school IDs, and transcripts.  All applications are reviewed at one time after the deadline.  If selected, an interview is scheduled.  Once all interviews are complete, a decision is made as to which applicants will proceed to the background stage of the process.  If selected, a background packet is sent to the applicant.  The applicant then fills out the background packet, and returns it to our department.  A background investigation is then conducted, and if the applicant passes, a polygraph is scheduled.  If the applicant passes the polygraph exam, they may then be offered a position within our internship program.   

Contact: Intern Coordinator | 703-228-4337 | POLInterns@arlingtonva.us

Apply for Virtual International Summer Internships and Earn Three Credits!

 Apply for Virtual International Summer Internships and Earn Three Credits!

Apply by March 1

Reasonably Priced

Learn to work and excel in a global environment with international colleagues, gain remote professional networking and social skills and learn how to communicate and operate in an international context. Whether you are working on marketing strategies for a food sustainability charity in Sydney, conducting policy research for a criminal justice project in Dublin, or building a website for a tourism agency in Florence, a virtual internship will prepare you for life after graduation. 

Through the Virtual Global Internship program, you’ll work with UMD’s partner organization to land an internship placement that directly connects to your interests and career goals with high profile organizations and businesses in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, and Sydney. 

Complementing your professional development through your internship responsibilities, you will benefit from learning in ARHU268 or ARHU486, a 3 credit course.

Students who are interning  with non-profit organizations through the program are eligible to receive scholarships through the Career Center's Bright Futures summer scholarship, and BSOS majors are also eligible for the BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. 

Here is a video link with more on the program:  https://umd.zoom.us/rec/share/RLR5uDwJbSbWX3Bs13w_gD_I1GZsL71dm8BrUzQiVwWjob-M1K-WtYkOSOCSJRAF.AdOnIVyKmFvxCBML?startTime=1645118556000

Interested in joining the Peace Corps? Attend their Launch Event!

 Interested in joining the Peace Corps? Attend their Launch Event!

RSVP HERE 

The Peace Corps Prep program at the University of Maryland prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as Peace Corps volunteers. Any University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate student is eligible to enroll regardless of major or citizenship.

This event will provide an overview of the new Peace Corps Prep program and include a panel discussion with former Peace Corps volunteers who will share their experiences. UMD School of Public Health Dean Lushniak will discuss the importance of global health and service through the Peace Corps. Attendees will also learn more about the Peace Corps through an informational video. Additionally, Peace Corps alumni panelists will share and take questions from students and faculty in attendance. 

The deadline for students to apply for the Peace Corps Prep program for next year is March 15, so this is an opportunity to ask questions and explore if the program is right for you!

We also encourage you to learn about what it takes to be in the Peace Corps from the local recruiter and how the Peace Corps Prep program can make you a competitive candidate by attending one of the virtual information sessions:

• February 28 | 5-6 pm | Zoom Link
• March 2 | 6-7 pm | Zoom Link

Check out the Spring 2022 Career Fair!!

 

Check out the Spring 2022 Career Fair!!  The Spring 2022 Career is Here!

Scholarship Opportunity for CCJS Majors

 Scholarship Opportunity for CCJS Majors

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department is pleased to offer the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Multiple scholarships ($1,200 each) will be awarded to high achieving CCJS rising juniors and seniors. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of demonstrated strength in CCJS coursework, merit, and leadership ability.  Preference will be given to students who have an interest in and are eligible for law enforcement careers. 

Applicants for the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Declared as a CCJS major
• Rising junior, or senior standing for the 2022-2023 academic year
• Will register as a full-time student for the Fall 2022 semester and in good academic standing
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 for all colleges/universities attended
• Minimum 12 credits completed at the University of Maryland
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• U.S. Citizen

Applicants must submit all of the following materials:

1. Transcript(s) (unofficial is fine) showing all college/university coursework - Students cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
2. Resume (1-2 pages) - please include expected graduation date
3. Short Bio (250 word or less)  – include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
4. Short essay (1-2 pages) specifying career and academic goals

Deadline to Apply:
Please apply online by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact the CCJS Advising office (ccjsadvising@umd.edu).

Trying to write your experiences on your resume but not sure where to start? Register for the "Transferable Skills" Sesh!

 Trying to write your experiences on your resume but not sure where to start? Register for the "Transferable Skills" Sesh!

Are you applying for internships or entry-level positions but feel like you don't have much work experience? 

Are you having trouble articulating your skills and job responsibilities on your resume? 

When faced with internship and job postings, common qualifications listed include:

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Leadership

These "transferable skills" are all the skills that you take with you from one job to another and are valued by employers. However, it can be challenging to identify your own or articulate those skills on your resume. 

During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "Transferable Skills" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you'll learn:

• How transferable skills are viewed by employers
• How to identify your own
• Receive a list of common transferable skills with concrete examples to help you articulate your own

At the end of this interactive session, you will have a better understanding of how to highlight your transferable skills to potential employers as you search for your next position.

The event will take place on March 1st from 12 - 1 PM in Tydings 2118. 

RSVP TODAY

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab) 

Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only. 

Unsure of what career path you want to pursue? Attend the "FOCUS2" Career Skills Sesh!

 Unsure of what career path you want to pursue? Attend the "FOCUS2" Career Skills Sesh!

Unsure where you’re heading with choosing a major or career options post-graduation?Wondering how you can locate a position that relates to your interests? 

In this session, we will use FOCUS2, a self-assessment tool offered by the University Career Center, to identify your natural strengths. 

During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "FOCUS2" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you will:

• Review your FOCUS2 results and examine how your results relate to career path options Identify your key interests and strengths 
• Develop a plan to explore/learn more about career paths of interest 

Before the session: 

• Create a Free Account for FOCUS2:
• Login to your Careers4Terps account. 
• Once on the Careers4Terps homepage, click on "Resources" on the left navigation bar. Then look for the section labeled "Online Resources" and click on Focus 2.
• Once on the Focus 2 website, click "Register" and follow the instructions to register. 
• Fill out the registration information in its entirety. The access code is goterps.
• Create and answer the security questions when prompted. 
• Complete the Assessments: 
• Complete the 3 subsections under Self Assessment (Work Interest, Values, and Personality)

The event will take place on March 1st from 3 - 4 PM in Tydings 2118. 

RSVP TODAY

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab) 

Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Hardeep Singh Chowdhary at hchowdha@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.