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The Public Service International Law Fellowship provides a $5,000 grant per recipient to participate in international internships over the summer. The primary goal of the Fellowship is to promote international public service work by providing funding for Suffolk Law students.

In order for an internship to qualify, the student must work at a nonprofit or governmental (U.S. or foreign) organization, U.N. agency or other organization working on public service issues.  Students' job responsibilities should involve substantive legal work commensurate with their skill levels.  Work of a primarily clerical nature does not qualify.  Students must have an attorney as their direct supervisor.

The following types of jobs are NOT eligible: 1) jobs with private for-profit law offices in a foreign country (even if the firm/office engages in pro bono work); 2) jobs with political campaigns abroad; 3) positions in the U.S. or U.S. territories; 4) positions in any country listed on the U.S. sanctioned country list (http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/); and 5) positions affiliated with any specially designated nationals (http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn).

Applicant Eligibility

All Suffolk Law students in good academic standing who are not in their final semester are eligible to apply.

Award Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee will weigh the following criteria in reviewing applications:

1. Originality and significance of the project;
2. Qualifications of the student to complete the project;
3. Demonstrated commitment to public service, human rights and/or international law, based upon employment, activities, and academic work;
4. Length and duration of the project;
5. Ways in which the position will assist the student in pursuing his/her career goals in this area;
6. Whether the work of the agency or organization provides access to justice or services to traditionally underserved or oppressed communities;
7. Whether the agency or organization is located in a country listed on the State Department's Travel Warning List (see website for details: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html);
8. The student's overall academic record;
9. Whether the student has a firm offer in place;
10. Quality of recommendations from references; and
11. Quality of finalist's interview.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 28, 2011

*Check back later for the 2011 Application*