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June 2016 Education


Department of Education Seeks Fall Interns


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and tours of the Capitol, Supreme Court and other local sights.


The Hampton Roads Messenger 11 office.)


One of the many advantages


of interning at ED is in proximity to some of the most historic and celebrated sites in our nation’s capital, all accessible by walking or taking the Metro.


ED is accepting applications for


Fall 2016 internships through July 15, 2016 (11:59 p.m. EST)


If you are interested in interning


during the upcoming term, there are three things you must send in order to be considered for an interview:


A cover letter summarizing why Are you interested in serving


in the final term of the historic Obama administration at the U.S. Department of Education? Have you ever wondered about pursuing a federal career? Are you interested in public service? Would you like to gain valuable work experience and help move the needle on education issues in this country?


The Department of Education


may have opportunities that match your interests – and we’re currently accepting applications for interns!


The Department is a place where


you can explore fields like education policy, education law, business and finance, research and analysis, inter- governmental relations and public affairs, or traditional and digital communications, all while learning about the role federal government plays in education.


Interns also participate in


professional development sessions and events outside of the office, such as lunches with ED and other government officials, movie nights,


Scholarship Watch


Scholarship Opportunities for Minority Law Students


BY SAMANTHA JACHION You decided to


go to law school and now you’re in. You check your school’s tuition and see that the cost of attendance is rising and the price tag looks like a nightmare. The cost of a juris doctorate is steep and with future graduates facing job uncertainties in a tough legal market, the financial burden of law school can be daunting. While accepting mountains of debt is a tough decision to make, it is one that could be made less difficult if funding were more accessible.


To help reduce the cost of


law school, there are a number of scholarship funds that are readily available. Specifically, organizations promoting diversity have made these funds accessible to students that are historically under-represented in the legal field, and you should use this opportunity to your benefit.


Gaining access to these awards


is simple. You may want to first check your school’s data bank for information because your school will have access to scholarships that are less competitive. You may also want to supplement that information with researching awards funded by your State’s Bar Association or even small law firms in your area. Even if there is a specific area of the law that is of interest to you, research committees of that practice group to see if funding is available to welcome more diverse candidates to that field.


The application process will


you wish to work at ED and stating your previous experiences in the field of education, if any. Include which particular offices interest you. (But, keep in mind that – due to the volume of applications we receive – if we accept you as an intern we may not be able to place you in your first-choice


An updated resumé. A completed copy of the Intern


Application. Prospective interns should send


these three documents in one email to StudentInterns@ed.gov with the subject line formatted as follows: Last Name, First Name: Summer Intern Application.


An internship at ED is one of the


best ways students can learn about education policy and working in the civil service. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to develop crucial workplace skills that will help you in whatever career path you choose. And, it’s an opportunity to meet fellow students who share your passion for education, learning, and engagement.


Visit ed.gov for more information


or to get started on your application today.


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their time to public service prior to, during, or after law school. A positive about this scholarship is that it is offered over the course of 3 years. For more information, visit ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund.


Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship:


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., work


in conjunction with the Fredrikson & Byron Foundation to award two first-year law students of diverse backgrounds with $15,000. Award requirements and deadline are announced in the Fall. For more information, visit The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship Program.


Latham Diversity Scholars


be just as simple but may vary by organization. Most organizations require that you show your ethnic or cultural diversity in a 1 – 2 page personal statement, a recommendation letter, and may require you to include your academic transcript. If you have experience in a particular area then certainly highlight those skills to increase your chances of winning.


Every little financial help counts


when you’re in law school so to jumpstart your research, see below a list of scholarships that extend big money to minority students and a few awards that may just be enough to reduce your financial obligation.


Scholarships granting awards of $10,000 or more:


Milbank Diversity Scholars


Program: The Milbank Diversity Scholars


can receive a $25,000 scholarship and a salaried summer associate position in one of the firm’s domestic offices. For more information, visit Milbank Diversity Scholarship Program.


ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund:


The American Bar Association


offers scholarships worth $15,000 to 20 incoming law students who devote


Program: Latham & Watkins offers a


$10,000 non-renewable scholarship to 2L students. For more information, visit Latham Diversity Scholars Program.


MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program:


The Minority Corporate


Counsel Association (MCCA) offers 15 scholarships worth $10,000 to full-time J.D. candidates interested in corporate law, who can demonstrate that they have overcome obstacles to become outstanding and promising scholars. Incoming first-year students may apply, but must show proof that they have been accepted to an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. For more information, visit MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship.


The American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation:


The AIPLEF offers $10,000 per


year scholarships to minorities who have an interest in Intellectual Property Law. This award is renewable for up to three academic years, but candidates must re-apply. For more information, visit Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarships.


Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program:


The Bar Association of San


Francisco awards up to $10,000 yearly to students attending an ABA accredited law school in the area. For more information, visit Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program.


Scholarship funds granting awards between $500 to $10,000:


Congressional Hispanic Caucus


Institute Inc. offers scholarships of $5,000 to Latino students in post-secondary education.


The National Asian Pacific


American Bar Association offers 5 different scholarships with amounts ranging from $2,000 to $7,500.


AAJ Law Student Scholarships


and Awards offers various scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.


Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Law


School Diversity Scholarship offers $2,000 to minority students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or above.


The Charles T. Stoner Law


Scholarship offered by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association awards $1,000 to a collegiate women’s basketball player who intends to pursue a career in law.


The Hispanic National


Bar Association offers various scholarships.


Donald W. Banner Diversity


Scholarship offers scholarships to students who have an interest in Intellectual Property Law.


Gloria Barron Wilderness Society


Scholarship is available to students interested in Environmental Law.


Corporate Counsel Women of


Color offers scholarship opportunities such as the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Scholarship or the CBS Law Department Diversity Internship Program.


Additionally, The Miller Johnson


West Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship and The Earl Warren Scholarship are also available to minority students.


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