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This internship is offered through the Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about CCASSIP go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/CCASSIP. CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP 2017 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no application limit for CCASSIP positions. Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer internship programs. http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar.

The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

  1. Resume
  2. Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
  3. Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
  4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)

Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Internship Description:

Judge Greenaway serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Court hears appeals from the federal district courts throughout the Third Circuit, which encompasses the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as well as the Territory of the Virgin Islands. In addition, Judge Greenaway teaches a course on appellate advocacy and a course on trial practice at Cardozo School of Law.

The Legal Intern will:

•assist chambers staff with administrative duties

•proofread and cite check draft memoranda and opinions

•assist Judge Greenaway with researching and preparing course materials for the classes he teaches.

*Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will have:

•a strong work ethic
•interest in pursuing a legal career
•strong research skills, attention to detail
•excellent grammar and proof-reading skills
•excellent oral and written communication skills
•strong multi-tasking skills
•ability to meld into a small work environment