Internships available through the Calvin College Career Development Office ...

For a list of current internship opportunities, log into KnightVision and click on Career/Internships under the Students organization. Recently, internships have been available with the following organizations, law firms and companies.

• Brett N. Rodgers, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee
• Stenger & Stenger, P.C.
• Paparella & Associates
• Dispute Resolution Center
• Brinks & Associates
• Warner Norcross & Judd, L.L.P.
• Kent County Victim Witness
• Justice for our Neighbors -- United Methodist Committee on Relief
• Disability Advocates of Kent County
• Law Offices of Kelly G. Lambert III, P.C.
• 62-B District Court
• 61st District Court of Michigan's Domestic Assault Response Team (DART)
• Universal Forest Products, Inc.
• CALL Immigration Services
• West Michigan Legal Aid

To learn more about internship opportunities or for help in setting up an internship, contact Beth Cok in the Career Development Office (616/526-8519).

Additional Internship Opportunities

U.S. Attorney's Office

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan is accepting applications for unpaid internships in the Grand Rapids office. Background investigations are required for all interns, and will take approximately six weeks. A minimum internship time of twelve weeks, with 16 hours worked per week is required for all positions. Students must be enrolled at least half time in a recognized educational institution. Internship possibilities exist in the following areas:

• Law Enforcement Coordination and Training
• Victim and Witness Assistance
• Legal Assistance

Application deadlines:

• for Summer 2009 Internships, applications accepted through February 20, 2009
• for Fall 2009 Internships, applications accepted through June 1, 2009

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:

Ellie Drumm
Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 208
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0209
USAMIW.personnel@usdoj.gov

"Partners for Justice" Internship Positions

"Partners for Justice" is a network of Christian attorneys working together for the advancement of justice and legal development in Nicaragua. The program facilitates the sharing of practical resources, legal expertise, and Christian fellowship among North American and Nicaraguan attorneys. "Partners for Justice" is a program of the Grand Rapids-based organization Partners Worldwide.

The organization is seeking one or two students to fill an internship position to provide administrative and logistical support to the main North American Affiliate, Atty. Sharon Brinks. The position is unpaid, but is being created as a valuable networking opportunity for students, especially those pursuing a career in law. Time commitment is flexible and will be adjusted based on the student's schedule.

Interested students should contact Joy Lee by November 21, 2009. There will be an informational meeting on campus for students who have responded.

Supreme Court of the United States

Each summer the Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington D.C. recruits undergraduate and graduate students for their paid summer internship program. Interns assist the curatorial staff in preserving records and history of the Supreme Court and providing visitors with information on Court history and architecture. In return, interns gain valuable professional experience learning about the daily work and history of the nation's highest court. For additional information about the projects planned for Summer 2009, as well as further information about applying, click here.

Applications for summer internships must be postmarked or FAXed before 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2009. The two required application forms (Optional Application for Federal Employment [OF612] and Declaration for Federal Employment [OF306]) can be downloaded from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management web site.