US Dept of State Accepting Summer 2012 Internship Apps

The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for its Summer 2012 Student Internship Program.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read more about the Student Internship Program, and to start the Gateway to State online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2011.

To be eligible for this program, you must be:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school).
• Have good academic standing
• Successfully complete a background investigation
• Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for all qualifications and requirements.

You can also visit their Student Programs forum (http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs) to post questions or read discussions about this program.

Application Period open for Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship

MOTLEY FELLOWSHIP, 2012-2013

The Equal Justice Society is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship, named after the first African-American woman to serve on the federal bench. Applicants for the one-year, paid fellowship should be recent law school graduates with up to five years of work experience after law school. Applications must be received in our office, not merely postmarked, by November 15, 2011

The Equal Justice Society is a national legal organization focused on restoring Constitutional safeguards against discrimination. Our goal is to help achieve a society where race is no longer a barrier to opportunity. We use a three-pronged approach–combining legal and policy, Grand Alliance and communication strategies–to reverse those laws and policies that erode the protections intended by the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

Motley Fellowship applicants should demonstrate experience in civil rights advocacy and a strong commitment to racial justice. The Fellow will work under the supervision of the Supervising Attorney and other attorneys for a 12-month period.

During the fellowship period, the Fellow may lead new research, advocacy, coalition building, and public education efforts related to transforming anti-discrimination law and policy. The Fellow will be a full participant in office events and activities, including staff meetings and strategic planning sessions.

The position is based in our San Francisco office and runs from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with some flexibility in dates.

To be considered for the Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship, applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of three (3) references and a writing sample (preferably on a racial/social justice topic) to info@equaljusticesociety.org with the subject line “Motley Fellowship Application” or mail hard copies to:

Motley Fellowship Applications

Equal Justice Society

260 California Street, Suite 700

San Francisco, CA 94111

Applications must be received in our office, not merely postmarked, by November 15, 2011.

http://www.equaljusticesociety.org/about/jobs/

Applicants should be recent law school graduates with 0-5 years of work experience after law school. Bar passage is not required. Candidates will be evaluated based upon criteria including: Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice; Demonstrated interest in civil rights law and policy; Excellent research and oral/written communication skills.

The Equal Justice Society is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals to apply.