Summer 2023 Summer Law Institute Coordinating Intern (Legal Education) - Navab Fellowship Program
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
Legal Outreach prepares young people from under-resourced communities to compete at high academic levels by using intensive legal and educational programs as tools for fostering vision, developing skills, enhancing confidence, and facilitating the pursuit of higher education.
Legal Outreach is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Coordinating Interns to assist with the administration of our five-week Summer Law Institutes held at law schools throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Ideal candidates are those interested in inspiring youth through enriching educational experiences, while advancing their own knowledge of the legal field. Interns also enjoy exclusive access to networking opportunities with attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals.
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Participate in an experiential classroom training program (June 5 – June 30).
- Assist Legal Teaching Fellows during the five-week Institute (July 3– August 4).
- Collaborate with Legal Teaching Fellows in wrap up week responsibilities (August 7-August 11).
- Interns will teach lessons on study skills and essay writing, grade student work, assist students participating in mock-trial competitions, and chaperone students on field trips to law firms, courts and law-related agencies.
- Recruit lawyers to serve as SLI guest speakers and/or field trip hosts.
- Organize a student orientation, maintain student databases, prepare curricular materials, research and compile legal articles, and perform administrative tasks as needed.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Strong interest in providing young people with enriching educational experiences that prepare them for high school, college, and beyond.
- Superior organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- College sophomores and juniors preferred.
Remote/Hybrid/In-Person:
- The June training program and August wrap up week will take place at the Legal Outreach building (36-14 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11106).
- During the Summer Law Institute (July 3 - August 4), Interns will be assigned to one of six law school locations (St. John's Law, CUNY Law, NYU Law, Columbia Law, Cardozo Law, or Fordham Law).
NAVAB FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This internship is offered through the Navab Fellowship Program. This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside the internship which is sourced by a Columbia College alumnus. Fellowship awards are given to students in lawful unpaid and low-paid opportunities summer expenses related to the opportunity. Additionally, eligible participants on financial aid have their summer earnings expectation waived. Programming includes attending a Pre-Program Training, Mid-semester Check-in with a career counselor, end-of-program Reflection Session as well as completion of an individual development plan and project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help you learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help you prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. Navab Fellowship Program internship dates vary by position but typically take place over the course of May - August, 2023. To learn more about the program, check the Navab Fellowship Program page on our website.
Navab Fellowship Program positions and the program are open to Columbia College students only. All Navab Fellowship Program Summer 2023 positions will be posted on LionSHARE (Handshake) during December 2022/Spring 2023 semester on a rolling basis. To find all active Navab Fellowship Program internship postings use the “Navab Fellowship” label on LionSHARE (Handshake) or click here to view a list of Navab Fellowship roles our website. There is no application limit for Navab Fellowship Program positions meaning you may apply to as many positions as interest you.
You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program. By submitting an application, you authorize the Center for Career Education to conduct academic and disciplinary checks to confirm program eligibility. Certain University policy violations may disqualify you from consideration for the program.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
International students (F1) need to secure US employment authorization. When considering applying for a position, you should connect with your Academic Advisor and ISSO to determine the process. Pre-Completion OPT (Optional Practical Training – USCIS processing may take 3-5 months) or CPT (Curricular Practical Training – ISSO will process within 2-3 weeks). You must have either the OPT EAD approval, or the CPT approval to begin your internship on the agreed upon start date. Visit the Columbia International Students & Scholars Office employment section to learn more. Students should keep abreast of authorization processing times.
POSITION COMPENSATION:
*This is an unpaid or low-paid position. A Fellowship Award of up to $5,000 stipend will be given to the intern for expenses related to supporting this opportunity. Additionally, a fellowship award will be applied to the student’s financial aid account to cover the cost of their Columbia student contribution should they have one. Students that participate in roles lasting less than 8-weeks will receive prorated coverage for their Fellowship Award and for their student contribution based on the number of weeks worked at their internship.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
There are at least two required components to all Navab Fellowship Program position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer as outlined below:
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE (Handshake) for each position of interest:
- Resume
- Unofficial 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 2023 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2023 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required - click ‘Apply Now’ and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required - click ‘Apply Now’ and check for required documents)
Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE (Handshake) by the date this position expires. Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Swing by CCE daily Drop-In Hours, no appointment necessary for 15-minute quick question conversation or make a 30-minute Career Counseling Appointment. Feel free to visit our website for additional details.