Summer 2016 FIU Law Public Interest Law Grant
Through the generosity of FIU Law students, faculty, and administration who donated their time and resources to the 2016 FIU Law Public Interest Auction, FIU Law proudly announces the 2016 Summer Public Interest Law Grant (PILG) Program. The PILG Program is open to students engaged in unpaid law work in non-profit law offices, government agencies, judicial chambers, and public-interest agencies during Summer 2016. The grants will range from $500 to $2000, depending on need. Students will be selected by a faculty committee based on the strength of their personal statements and their demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility:
- You must be an enrolled FIU Law student in good academic standing.
- You must have, at the time of application, a confirmed placement for Summer 2016 at an approved non-profit law office, government agency, judicial chambers, or public-interest agency.
- You may not receive any compensation from the placement.
- You may still apply for a PILG even if you are receiving grant money for the placement from another (non-FIU Law) grant provider.
- You must perform legal work at the placement for at least 200 hours over the summer.
- You must have unmet financial need, as determined by the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- You are not eligible to receive a PILG if you are receiving externship course credit for your work at the placement.
To apply:
- Submit a typed personal statement to afridman@fiu.edu that describes the placement (including the employer, the location of the work, the type of work, and the length of the placement), and how the PILG will assist you in offsetting the cost of the placement. The personal statement should also describe how the placement will assist you in your career goals. The personal statement should not exceed 500 words.
- Submit a completed PILG application online.
- Submit a copy of your offer letter to afridman@fiu.edu.
All application materials for the PILG must be submitted by May 1, 2016.
Judge Aaron B. Cohen Judicial Externship Program
The Judge Aaron B. Cohen Judicial Externship Program provides stipends to students who participate in non-paid judicial externships. Named in honor of Judge Cohen and supported by the Judge Aaron B. Cohen Charitable Foundation, this program reflects Judge Cohen’s commitment to providing students opportunities to gain first-hand experience as judicial externs.
Eligibility:
- You must be enrolled at FIU Law and be in good academic standing with at least one year of course work completed.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident who has demonstrated long-lasting ties to either Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade or Monroe Counties in Florida.
- You must have unmet financial need, as determined by the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- You must show exemplary community service, as demonstrated in your personal statement.
- You must demonstrate support for the education of the next generation of lawyers, as demonstrated in your personal statement.
To apply:
- Submit a typed personal statement (double spaced, two-page maximum) that describes your educational goals and how the externship will help fulfill those goals.
- Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, or other professional who can attest to your academic potential, leadership qualities, and/or community services within the past two (2) years.
All application materials for the Judge Aaron B. Cohen Judicial Externship Program must be submitted by email to Anthony Rionda at arionda@fiu.edu no later than May 1, 2016.
If you have any questions about either of these opportunities, please contact Dean Ortega Fridman!