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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Study Abroad Opportunities Led by BSOS Faculty!
Summer Asia Program Rule of Law Internship with the ABA
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is pleased to consider applications for its Internship/Fellowship Program. ABA ROLI serves as the international development wing of the American Bar Association and seeks to promote justice, economic opportunity, and human dignity through the rule of law. ABA ROLI seeks interns and fellows to assist headquarters staff with a wide variety of the day-to-day support functions that are pertinent to the operations of an international NGO. Internships and fellowships are available to undergraduate, graduate, and law students depending on current staffing needs. Dates and daily schedules may be flexible in response to departmental needs, and correspond roughly to academic terms for spring, summer, and fall semesters. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Program Details
Interns and fellows for ABA ROLI will work with staff of their assigned division to gain an understanding of international development programs and international rule of law issues. In general, ABA ROLI offers International Development and Legal internships/fellowships, which differ somewhat in their expected responsibilities and desired applicant profiles. International Development openings will support various aspects of program implementation for DC-based regional and support teams, while Legal openings will be more heavily research-based and tailored toward graduate and law students.
Although these are unpaid positions, interns at ABA ROLI are eligible for a wide variety of perks and learning opportunities including:
- Transportation reimbursement up to $15.00/day
- Field trips to D.C. legal destinations such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress
- Brown-bag lunches with ABA ROLI staff and guest speakers
Qualifications
While the hiring needs of each individual opening may differ, ABA ROLI generally requires the following qualifications for all internships/fellowships:
- Student or recent graduate seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in international relations, political science, international development, or a related field OR current JD/LL.M students or recent graduates;
- Strong commitment to public interest law and/or international development, as evidenced by relevant experience and coursework;
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;
- Proficiency with MS Office;
- International development experience highly desirable but not required; knowledge of foreign languages is a plus;
Summer openings include:
Asia Program Intern• Key Responsibilities: Conduct necessary research projects for program staff on rule of law issues in Asia and in support of Division-wide business development efforts; Monitor political, economic, and security developments in the region and produce regular status briefs; Assist with proposal research and writing efforts; Support management of current programs in ABA ROLI’s priority issue areas; Develop outreach and communication materials. • Preferred qualifications include: Fluency in an Asian language, Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, Degree in law or international development (completed or under completion) How to apply: To apply, please submit an updated resume and cover letter indicating your Summer availability to jobs@americanbar.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
2019 Kendall Awards — Please consider nominating!
Please take a moment to read the email below. We would encourage you to nominate a CCJS faculty and/or staff member! It is always an honor to have CCJS represented at these awards.
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Dear Students, Staff & Faculty,
We are excited to announce that the nominations for the 2019 USG Board of Advisors Kendall Service Awards are now open!
Cliff Kendall and his wife Camille, philanthropists, active members and longtime supporters of The Universities at Shady Grove have generously established three annual awards that recognize faculty and staff who have performed exceptionally in supporting student success at the Universities at Shady Grove. To support the Kendall's generosity and their recognition of the impact faculty and staff have on supporting students here, the USG Board of Advisors has established three Kendall awards:
· Excellence in Teaching;
· Program Director of the Year
· Outstanding Service to Students
Each award recipient will receive a substantial cash award. The names and pictures of award recipients will be prominently displayed at the Priddy Library and they will be formally recognized at a campus-wide event.
Please take a moment to consider nominating a deserving faculty, staff or colleague for one of these awards. Nominations are easy to submit and are accepted via our webpage at: http://shadygrove.umd.edu/
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Kendall Awards Planning Committee
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Job Opportunity: Bi-Lingual Legal Advocate, MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute
Below is the job posting from Idealist:
Monday, February 4, 2019
Federal Jobs Workshop at USG
Federal Jobs Workshop
Wednesday, February 20
3-4 pm, 5-6 pm in III-4202
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