Summer Law & Justice Institute Intern- CCASSIP

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:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Research, schedule, and communicate with attorneys for guest speaker program
• Create and maintain student contact, information, and participation databases
• Act as main contact point for students’ parents/guardians, including communication regarding program requirements and expectations
• Organize logistics for student and family orientation
• Track and communicate progress evaluations to students, parents/guardians, and program directors
• Take photographs and create content for LJI newsletter and online presence
• Create and teach lessons to build students’ academic skills: study skills, test taking skills, essay writing, and professional etiquette
• Assist two law student coordinators in developing and implementing LJI mission

Requirements:
• Currently a sophomore or junior in college.
• Ability to communicate via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner
• Comfort working in administration and logistics
• Attention to detail and superior organizational skills
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Bangla is helpful (but not essential)

The internship runs June 5- August 11, 2017