Summer Internship for Law Student
World Security Institute & Lawyers Alliance for World Security
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General Information:
The Lawyers Alliance for World Security (LAWS) and the World Security Institute (WSI) are pleased to announce a joint summer intern program in Washington, D.C. for law students with a strong interest in national security, nuclear arms control, nonproliferation and foreign affairs. The intern selected will be located at the World Security Institute office at 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 615, Washington, D.C. 20036, which is close to Dupont Circle and the Metro Red Line.
The World Security Institute is a non-profit organization committed to independent research and journalism on global affairs. The Institute provides innovative approaches to communication, education, and cooperation on the social, economic, environmental, political and military components of international security. Through a variety of publications and services, the Institute offers news and research-based analysis to stimulate public debate and inform decision-makers around the globe.
LAWS is a non-profit organization of lawyers dedicated to supporting the non-proliferation regime; reduced reliance on nuclear weapons; the rule of law, in the national security area, and strengthening U.S. security through international cooperation and regional and multilateral arms control and national security treaties. LAWS has often joint-ventured with the Center for Defense Information (CDI), a division of the World Security Institute, in support of arms control treaties; opposing the militarization of space, and in calling attention to the several environmental risks connected with the missile defense program. Most recently, LAWS' Board members have authored short legal analyses of several national security hot topics, including the Article X limits on withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the new U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement.
Skills Required:
Superior organizational skills and ability to handle varied tasks
Strong writing and editing skills
Education Requirements:
Current law school student with a strong interest in national security policy and foreign affairs
Job Description:
The LAWS/WSI summer intern will work closely with the CDI staff and will be given considerable responsibility. He or she will have the flexibility to come up with and follow through on their own research projects which could be published on the LAWS/CDI website and/or The Defense Monitor, CDI's regular print publication.
Past research topics have included:
The Espionage Act of 1917 and its current application to journalists;
Legal issues surrounding the use of conventional and nuclear weapons against Iran; possibly Irans withdrawal from the NPT;
Legal questions pertaining to property rights in space, mining on planets, private space stations, etc.; and
Space debris regulations as it relates to missile defense testing
Eligibility:
The LAWS/WSI summer internship is open to current law school students with a strong interest in national security policy and foreign affairs. Strong writing capabilities, prior experience in the LAWS/WSI issue areas through related course work or work experience, and solid computer skills are appreciated. U.S. citizenship is not required; however, interns must be able to provide proof at the time of their application that they may work legally in the United States.
Compensation:
World Security Institute interns are paid $1,000 per month. In some cases by pre-arrangement, interns may earn academic credit.
Interns are responsible for obtaining their own housing.
Applicants with Non-U.S. Citizenship:
All new hires, when applying, are required to present appropriate identifying documents and documentation of authorization to work in the United States.
Interns are responsible for obtaining their own travel and visa arrangements; WSI does not serve as a sponsor for intern work authorization. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please inform yourself as to the options available for gaining work authorization, the costs, and the time frame.
How to Apply:
We will be accepting applications until March 10, 2008; however, we encourage applicants to send their resumes as quickly as possible to ensure our consideration.
The projected start date for this position is June 1, 2008, running through August 31.
A complete application includes:
e-mail address
resume
cover letter
writing sample (3-5 pages in length is sufficient)
transcripts of your law school courses and grades
two letters of recommendation
your country of citizenship and, if not the United States, the availability of appropriate work authorization
Electronic material: Any materials available electronically ideally may be sent by e-mail as long as they bear the name of the candidate. The subject line should contain the following: "Summer 2008 LAWS/WSI Internship.
Please send all materials to:
Professor Stephen Dycus
Vermont Law School
Chelsea Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
Or, by e-mail:
sdycus@vermontlaw.edu
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