Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Law Weekly: Alternative Spring Break
For a discussion of Alternative Spring Break options, read this Law Weekly story.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Students Work Abroad With Help From Law School Grants
When former Dean John C. Jeffries Jr. spoke to the Law School’s first-year students last year, Elizabeth Norton took his words to heart.
“When someone asked the dean what we should do over the summer, he said, ‘I think you should all just go work on a boat or do something really different,’” she recalled. “I think he said that because it’s sort of our last summer to do that kind of a thing.”
“When someone asked the dean what we should do over the summer, he said, ‘I think you should all just go work on a boat or do something really different,’” she recalled. “I think he said that because it’s sort of our last summer to do that kind of a thing.”
PILA Board member Susan Edwards on her experience as a legislative aide
Q: What position(s) have you held in the legislative branch?
A: Legislative Aide, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Legislative Correspondent, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Q: What were your primary responsibilities?
A: Research policy ideas; draft legislation in conjunction with the Senate's Legislative Counsel; write letters in response to constituents; write persuasive letters to executive branch agencies; attend and staff the Senator at Finance Committee hearings; assist the writing and editing of press releases and press event talking points; answer constituent phone inquiries; meet with advocacy, lobbying, and constituent groups concerning health, education, welfare and Rules Committee issues; intern coordinator.
A: Legislative Aide, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Legislative Correspondent, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Q: What were your primary responsibilities?
A: Research policy ideas; draft legislation in conjunction with the Senate's Legislative Counsel; write letters in response to constituents; write persuasive letters to executive branch agencies; attend and staff the Senator at Finance Committee hearings; assist the writing and editing of press releases and press event talking points; answer constituent phone inquiries; meet with advocacy, lobbying, and constituent groups concerning health, education, welfare and Rules Committee issues; intern coordinator.
PILA Funds Record $350,000 in Summer Public Service Fellowships
The Public Interest Law Association distributed a record $350,000 in grants to 72 law students working in public service jobs for summer 2008, according to PILA organizers.
“We’re really proud of both the unending support of student body, faculty and staff, as well as our fund-raising efforts,” said PILA President Katie Schleeter. “It’s so exciting that people want to dedicate their summers to public service.”
“We’re really proud of both the unending support of student body, faculty and staff, as well as our fund-raising efforts,” said PILA President Katie Schleeter. “It’s so exciting that people want to dedicate their summers to public service.”
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