I have two choices so far....
Clinical at school. Its prison based, and one of the most prestigious clinics to be involved in. Unpaid, but for credit. Requires a year long commitment.
Participate in a diversity clerkship program that places you at one of 29 places throughout the state. Most of the positions are here in town, the rest would require a summer move. Its a mixture of firms (some big name firms, some big corporations, some governmental agencies). All of the positions are paid. The deal is once you commit to the program, you commit to any of the places and THEY pick you (after days of interviews). So that means I might get "stuck" at a governmental agency or at some tiny firm in the middle of nowhere.
Ideally I want to work in a firm, not sure what type of practice area, but I like litigation (not necessarily the courtroom). I have a family so moving away would not be my first choice for the summer, but its doable. I am in a financial position where I do not have to make money this summer, though it would be nice.
Grades are unimpressive, though they weren't required to apply (through they said some firms might request them). Its a whole big diversity initiative, so I don't really know how and if they come into play into the choice-making process. I have a lot different "diversity" things going for me, which I assume I can leverage in the interviewing process.
Any advice, thanks in advance.