Eligibility
- First- or second-year student at an accredited law school.
- Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in labor-related public interest law.
- Preferred: Successful completion of labor law courses; experience in organizing and activism with community, political, campus or other social justice organizations.
- Available for placement at the location assigned* and able to complete the entire 10-week program, from May 29, 2012, through Aug.3, 2012.
Application Requirements
- To apply, send the following: cover letter, application form, résumé, writing sample, law school transcript (may be unofficial) and complete and current contact information for 3 references (a combination of academic and work/internship-related references is preferred).
- Submit by mail, e-mail, facsimile or regular mail:
AFL-CIO Law Student Union Summer
815 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006; 202-637-5000
E-Mail: lsus@aflcio.org
Fax: 202-637-5323
Deadline: Oct. 24, 2011 for 2Ls and Jan. 23, 2012 for 1Ls
Stipends
- The stipend for the 10-week educational program is $600/week,** paid by the AFL-CIO LSUS program; applicable taxes are withheld.
- Transportation and housing are provided.
Law Student Union Summer Expects LSUS Interns to:
- Work with the union at the location assigned by the LSUS program.
- Perform work as directed by the sponsoring union.
- Complete the entire 10-week program.
- Attend a three-day orientation and training at the beginning of the program (expenses paid).
- Post weekly online journal entries.
- Complete a final LSUS evaluation summarizing your LSUS experience and offering constructive criticism for LSUS 2013.
*Assignments are made after the hiring process has been completed and are based on many factors, including the location and needs the campaigns and the experience, talents and interests of the students. Individual preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
** The stipend will be reduced, pro-rata, for any portion of the program not completed.
