What are our options?

[Todd]

I start law school this fall (2004) and I received a call to join an invitation only family practice legal writing course from my university.  According to this professor it guarantees a summer job if I pass the class.  I went ahead and enrolled, but I wonder how they can guarantee a position this early?

[delton]

Wow things have changed since I got out - firms were tripping all over themselves to hire summer associates after their first year - wine & dine, box seats at games, concert tickets, 3-hour lunches on the firm at the best places in town, $30/hr. (a lot of money then) - best time of my life!  Sorry it's so bleak these days, you're really missing out on a great experience.

[cricket]

how does one go about getting a judicial internship?  is it mainly through connections with judges you know (and, crap, i don't know any) or do you just send a letter + resume?

[mfitz]

If the idea is to do something law related, is doing temp work for a law firm (clerical stuff) totally off base?

[rapunzel]

I studied in Rome for the first have of my 1L summer and interned for a federal judge the 2nd half.  Rome was incredible and the internship was of real interest to interviewers at fall OCI.  I'd say do something legal even if you have to do it for free.  I got my internship through a professor, but I have several friends who just sent out resumes and cover letters to all of the local judges and got internships.  My advice is make a connection with one of your profs and ask them for help with a placement.  They usually know a few judges who will take you upon the personal recommendation of a prof.

[jdmba2007]

I will be working at a law firm this summer in my home town (about 30 attorneys)