Public Interest class of 2016 Forum

samcro_op · Post by **samcro_op** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:20 pm

So I decided to make this thread for 2Ls who are looking to do public interest either this coming summer & post graduation. Welcome! You either struck out or have been gunning the whole time but all are welcome.

I figure we can use the board to talk about interviews/timelines at major offices (maybe even some 3Ls or alumni can help us out at times), funding, anxieties etc. This is meant to include anyone doing PI not just PD/DA gunners.

intlsplitr · Post by **intlsplitr** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:35 pm

Count me in!

Merylian · Post by **Merylian** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:09 pm

Innnn.

samcro_op · Post by **samcro_op** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:11 pm

Sweet, what time of work are y'all looking to do? I am a PD gunner. I sort of wished I had done OCI to practice interviewing. Sometimes I have a hard time answering the why PD questions even though I have a million answers.

CaptainLeela · Post by **CaptainLeela** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:24 pm

Welcome to TLS

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:31 pm

Hi folks! I'm a 3LOLer aiming for PD/Legal Aid. Feel free to shoot me ?s about the PI internship hunt, finding funding, interviews, etc.

FWIW, I was jerbed for my 2L summer in the end of December, so don't freak out when you see all of your private sector buddies bragging about their positions in the fall. It's still quite early when it comes to public interest summer jobs. GL!

Merylian · Post by **Merylian** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:37 pm

Military gunner! With a side of ADA/gov if that doesn't work out.

intlsplitr · Post by **intlsplitr** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:02 pm

Big gov gunner here.

kay2016 · Post by **kay2016** » Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:17 pm

In.

Prosecutor/JAG/etc gunner

Kratos · Post by **Kratos** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 1:52 am

Working at an NGO doing int'l stuff next summer, would love to do that full time but know its hard to swing.

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:35 am

Kratos wrote:Working at an NGO doing int'l stuff next summer, would love to do that full time but know its hard to swing.

Shoot worldtraveler a PM. She is truly a goddess of all things IHR.

AnaMariana42 · Post by **AnaMariana42** » Fri Oct 10, 2014 2:03 pm

Sup.

PI nonprofit gunner, if that's a thing.

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:50 am

BlueLotus wrote:
Kratos wrote:Working at an NGO doing int'l stuff next summer, would love to do that full time but know its hard to swing.
Shoot worldtraveler a PM. She is truly a goddess of all things IHR.

Also, this thread should be a goldmine for you:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=149331

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:44 am

Anyone have experience working at Legal Aid of DC or the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty?

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:18 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Anyone have experience working at Legal Aid of DC or the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty?

A friend of mine worked at the National Law Center of Homelessness and Poverty two summers ago. From her Linkedin profile, these are some of the things she did:

"Developing outreach materials, trainings and presentations to ensure the effective implementation of national, state and local laws regarding homelessness. Creating outreach and educational materials to protect and expand housing rights for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Shaping and implementing programming to protect and enhance the education rights of homeless and unaccompanied children and youth."

samcro_op · Post by **samcro_op** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:07 am

Sometimes I am jealous of my biglaw bros who aren't expected to be passionate about the firms work in their interviews.
Right now I am prepping for EJW and I have an interview for a position I want so badly. It is an incredible fit in so many different ways. I have been working with CSO and met with my Dean who are all like "zomg that is perfect you have to get it". Obviously it is not that easy. I am worried that I will just bomb the interview or I just won't be competitive enough for other reasons.
How is everyone else's job hunt coming along? I feel like we will soon be competing with the strike out folks.

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:19 am

samcro_op wrote:Sometimes I am jealous of my biglaw bros who aren't expected to be passionate about the firms work in their interviews.
Right now I am prepping for EJW and I have an interview for a position I want so badly. It is an incredible fit in so many different ways. I have been working with CSO and met with my Dean who are all like "zomg that is perfect you have to get it". Obviously it is not that easy. I am worried that I will just bomb the interview or I just won't be competitive enough for other reasons.
How is everyone else's job hunt coming along? I feel like we will soon be competing with the strike out folks.

This guide is awesome for prepping for PD interviews. GL!
https://www.psjd.org/uploads/2014Public ... ERSION.pdf

Kratos · Post by **Kratos** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:33 pm

Is taking PI oriented classes important at all? What if you don't have much of a PI oriented background?

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:39 pm

Kratos wrote:Is taking PI oriented classes important at all? What if you don't have much of a PI oriented background?

Yes. If you're aiming for PD, for instance, it would be a red flag if you didn't take evidence or crim pro.

intlsplitr · Post by **intlsplitr** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:10 pm

Kratos wrote:Is taking PI oriented classes important at all? What if you don't have much of a PI oriented background?

Every PI/gov interview I have done has included questions about 'why this job?' and 'what on your resume shows your interest in this job?'. Taking PI oriented classes are a must if you want to get a competitive PI job; it shows interest and some knowledge about the subject area.

BlueLotus · Post by **BlueLotus** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:04 am

Anyone else apply for AmeriCorps JD for summer funding? Just submitted my app today.

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