Externships

Externship at Department of Justice/Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration Court, Hartford

Deadline

November 10, 2009

Description

The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop research,writing, and analytical skills. The successful applicant will also gain substantive knowledge of immigration law.

 Assignments, which will vary depending on the Court's docket, will generally include:

- In-depth research and analysis of novel legal issues;

- Drafting of decisions taken under advisement; and

- Review of the Record of Proceedings.

 The intern will work directly under the supervision of the Judicial Law Clerk hired through the  Attorney General's Honors Program.

- Work 12-15 hours per week.

- Strong research and writing skills are required.

- Interest in immigration law required.

- Background check will be performed

- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

- Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful, but not absolutely necessary.

- Unpaid internship

 Send resume, transcript, and writing sample of no more than 10 pages to

 Sarah.Rempel@usdoj.gov

Applications accepted as of September 25, 2009

Close date of November 10, 2009

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning October 12, 2009.

 

Health Care Advocacy Committee Externship Opportunity

Deadline

December 1, 2009

Description

Advocacy Committee Externship Opportunity

Students interested in health care policy and the legislative process are encouraged to apply to the Connecticut Public Health Association’s internship program for academic credit, which runs in the spring during the Connecticut General Assembly’s  legislative session. An intern typically will:

Take a tour of the Capitol building and legislative office building.

Track bill activity.

Draft memoranda that analyze bills of interest to CPHA.

Research upcoming legislative initiatives.

Write CPHA Advocacy Committee communications, including action alerts.

Prepare and update legislative fact sheets.

Draft letters to legislators.

Submit written testimony.

Attend and give oral testimony at public hearings.

Observe legislative debate on the floor of the state House of Representatives and Senate.

Attend quarterly CPHA Advocacy Committee meetings and other external meetings as a representative of CPHA.

Draft legislative updates to the CPHA membership.

Review CPHA’s legislative priorities.

Assess efficacy of advocacy efforts at close of legislative session.

Interns will learn about the overall legislative process and basic tenets of general public health advocacy. A culminating project will be required, to be shaped with the individual intern.

To apply, please forward your resume and a cover letter (one page maximum) to Advocacy Committee Chair, Alyssa Norwood, JD, MPH (alyssa.norwood@cpha.info).

 

The Hartford Financial Services Group

Deadline

December 1, 2009

Description

The Hartford Financial Services Group

Spring 2010 Legal Externship Opportunities
 
WHAT EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE HARTFORD
Currently there are opportunities in both the Simsbury and Hartford, CT offices within our Property & Casualty Law, Life Law, Tax Law, Securities Compliance and Investment Law.  These are unpaid opportunities for up to three course credits during the 2010 spring semester. 
 
WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?
As a global leader in insurance, asset management and financial service products, we offer professionals every possibility for growth.  And whether we're helping customers or building careers, we're experts at creating the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals. Founded in 1810, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG), one of the nation's largest financial services and insurance companies.
 
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Efficient management of multiple priorities and responsibilities
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective time management skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Eagerness and desire to learn the law
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?
The extern will work with various members of the Law Department. The responsibilities include:
  • Conducting legal research and providing basic legal services
  • Drafting legal memorandums, correspondence, reports and summaries
  • Handling legal matters under the supervision of Law Department attorneys
  • Providing assistance to attorneys as requested
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE HARTFORD?
We offer free parking, an on site medical facility, and fitness center. Locations offer a gift shop, full service cafeterias, ATM machines, and many other conveniences.
 
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
Send a resume and cover letter to  
Amy Coates| Recruiting Consultant
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
One HartfordPlaza
Hartford, CT 06155
P: 860.547.8673
F: 860.547.2680
 
Our Core Values:
Integrity Financial Discipline Diversity & Inclusion Customer Focus Winning Spirit Teamwork
The Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Small Firm Plaintiffs' Personal Injury/Workers' Compensation Law Externship

Deadline

January 1, 2010

Description

Four attorney law firm in Middletown seeks law student extern.  

 
Areas of law are plaintiff’s personal injury and claimant’s Workers’ Compensation.
 
Work includes interaction with attorneys and paralegals, legal research, drafting pleadings and discovery responses.
 
Some contact with Court, clients, medical providers, insurance companies and defense law firms also included.
 
Please email cover letters and resumes to me.
 
John Montalbano, Esquire
McHugh, Chapman & Montalbano, LLC
140 Washington Street / Route 66
Middletown, CT.06457
Tel. 860-346-6774 ext 102
Fax 860-346-6785

JMontalbano@mcmllclaw.com

United Technologies Corporation and its Business Entities

Deadline

January 1, 2010

Description

The Corporate Law Department of United Technologies Corporation and several of its Business Entities are sponsoring externships for students at the University of Connecticut School of Law for the Spring 2010 semester.  

Externship opportunities are available in the following departments:

UTC Corporate:  Government Contracts, Non-US Export Control (2 positions)

Carrier:  Intellectual Property, Government Contract Compliance (2 positions)

Pratt & Whitney:  Intellectual Property and Transactional Matters, Federal Legislation (2 positions)

Sikorsky:  Intellectual Property (1 position)

UTC Fire & Security World Headquarters:  Mergers & Acquisitions (1 position)      

UTC Fire & Security Global Fire Products:  International Sales Agreements, Global Supplier Program, International Contracts (3 positions)

UTC Fire & Security America's Fire & Security Services: Litigation and Contracts Management (1 or more positions) 

For further details about these positions, please contact Prof. Jennifer Mailly, the Externship Coordinator.  

To apply for any of the above externship positions, please send a cover letter (specifying the position(s) sought), CV, and writing sample to:

Kathleen M. Hopko, Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel, United Technologies Corporation, United Technologies Building, Hartford, CT 06101 (860) 728-7804  

        

Matthew Dallas Gordon LLC, West Hartford, CT

Deadline

January 1, 2010

Description

 LEGAL INTERN – Position Description 

Matthew Dallas Gordon LLC
836 Farmington Avenue, Ste 221A
West Hartford, CT  06119
860-523-0471
 
Assist three attorneys in litigation law firm by performing the following:
(areas of practice: employment, municipal, personal injury, insurance defense, and general litigation)
 
Westlaw research as needed;
 
Use Casemap and Timemap software to produce case charts and timelines of events;
 
Prepare correspondence, motions and pleadings using correct court formatting; learn firm electronic document file system; organize and maintain file materials on cases assigned;
 
Telephone calls and emails to Courts, other attorneys, clients as necessary regarding files assigned;
 
Make entries in firm electronic calendar system as needed;
 
Receive assignments from Office Manager/Workflow Coordinator to complete legal work as necessary; advise Office Manager of any pending work when Intern is scheduled to be out of the office;
 
Send advance email notification to Managing Partner and Office Manager regarding changes in scheduling of hours and time off.
 
 Prerequisites:
 
Strong work ethic and self-motivated. Team player.
Commitment to excellence.
Strong command of legal research tools.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Interest in small firm practice.
 

Contact Attorney Gordon directly if interested in this position.