by Jackee Missick
Are you looking for an internship in international law but do not know where to begin? This month our committee members have compiled a list of internet links to wonderful summer internships in international law both in the United States and abroad. Please share your own links with the membership if you see nice ones we missed out on. Have fun searching!
Research Leads for Careers in International Law:
STUDY ABROAD
http://www.petersons.com/stdyabrd/us.asp
Information of Studying Abroad:
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Website Addresses:
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/abroadstudy.htm
http://www.careers.state.gov/students/programs.html
Work Abroad Programs
http://www.workabroad.gatech.edu/WorkAbroadFair/
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2008
Work Aboard Fair Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
MIT European Career Fair: February 1-4, 2008
https://www.euro-career.com/.
Programs Offered By Schools
Georgia Institute of Technology:
http://www.workabroad.gatech.edu/WorkAbroadFair/
MIT European Career Fair: February 1-4, 2008
https://www.euro-career.com/.
University of California Berkeley-Study/Work Abroad Fair
September 28, 2007-Past due, but try next year
http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/SAF/SAF_2007_Students.pdf
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/student.html?event_ID=3610&date=2007-09-28
University of Chicago
http://www2.lib.uchicago.edu/~llou/careers.html
San Diego State University: October 24, 2007
http://www.sdsuniverse.info/info_content.asp?id=46617
This page of Huron University offers a lot of links to other work abroad sites
http://www.huronuc.ca/international_opportunities/work_abroad/
ORGANIZATIONS:
European Union
Scroll down; the good stuff is usually at the bottom of the page
https://www.euro-career.com/
http://www.eurunion.org/
http://www.eurunion.org/delegati/ppd/interns.htm
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ombudsman/trainee/en/rules.htm
National Association of International Educators:
Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the US
http://nafsa.org/
http://www.eseries.nafsa.org/scriptcontent/YP_auto_2/yellowpages.cfm
This second link provide some good resources on everything from Visa and Tax info to Insurance and Medical Assistance
https://www.aramcoservices.com/Home/default.htm
www.allianceabroadgroup.com
www.monster.com
Internet Legal Research Group:
http://www.ilrg.com/lsahq/
American Bar Association:
http://www.abanet.org/lsd/sections/
ABA International Sector
http://www.abanet.org/intlaw/
American Branch of the International Law Association
http://www.ambranch.org/
Asian-ABA
http://www.abanet.org/aba-asia/jobs/home.shtml
International Law Students Association
http://www.ilsa.org/
Center for International Legal Studies
http://www.cils.org
United Nations Associations of the USA
http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=317257
www.unausa.org
International Center for Dispute Resolution
www.adr.org/icdr
SPOTLIGHT ON HAITI
Voices of the Diaspora
This month, two law students who are part of the Haitian Diaspora share with us their hopes for Haiti as we kick off our first edition of Spotlight on Haiti.
Marlynne Bidos
that will inspire other young Haitians to become involved in
the law. Through community activities, academic excellence,
and professional success I hope to create a path for those
who come after me to know there is no limit to the dreams
they aspire to attain. Today, Haiti has been drained,
through much of its political upheaval, of many talented
young men and women who are educated at fine institutions
all over the world that do not return to the island to help
change it for the better. It is my aim to begin an
organization that will bring brilliant minds from the legal
and other professions together to create a series of schools
whose aim is to teach a curriculum that provides students a
variety of professional options to which they may have not
been exposed. The organization will obtain sponsors for
each child for them to study at the college level in the
United States and then return to Haiti to donate their time
to the community that helped them. I look forward to this
initiative creating a cycle that enables young Haitians to
see the importance of returning home and helping younger
generations persevere.
Kim Sassine
As an aspiring attorney, one preliminary contributions I can
make is to, in fact, return to Haiti or to stay close to it.
Too easily we find ourselves escaping our duty and
responsibility be keeping our involvement distant and
dismissive.
In light of the inner turmoil and the insufficient
international response, it becomes crucial to return home
and participate in the rehabilitation and development of
Haiti, creating a more favorable understanding of this
country so as to facilitate a fellowship amongst Haitians
within the country and those abroad.
Meet The Committee
Jackee Missick: New York
Jackée Missick was born in The Bahamas, but came of age in Brooklyn, New York. She is however, a true island girl-laid back and always smiling. She attended college at New York College of Technology. She studied independently for a BS in Interpersonal Communications and Hospitality Management.
She now attends Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Central Islip, New York. She is an active member of The Women’s Bar Association, Touro BLSA, and NBLSA International Relations Committee. She enjoys mentoring young children and is involved Touro BLSA High School mentoring program as well as her work with the youth at her church. She is committed to helping young people succeed.
She considers herself, “a church girl.” The most important thing in her life is her relationship with God.
Her goals for NBLSA’s International Relations Committee:
Establish an ongoing program that encourages American law students to perform community service in those international countries that need it most.
Establish “The Caribbean Summer Internship” program in the Caribbean nations for NBLSA members. This would allow students especially with a Caribbean connection to give back.Make the practice of International Law a viable choice for NBLSA members
Destination London
By Christina Versail : Touro Law School
This summer I had the opportunity to intern in London, England. There, I worked in the legal department at Arsenal Football Club Plc. The main focus of the legal department at Arsenal was Intellectual Property.
Arsenal’s goal was to decrease trademark right infringements, passing-off issues, and the use of outsourced legal council to handle these types of litigations. Since the legal department was being reorganized I was able to aid in that reconstruction. I was excited in being able to have hands-on experience and to work independently. I was responsible for creating cease and deceit letters, on-site film and crew release forms, contest guidelines, and enforcement guide brochures which aided officials in identifying false Arsenal/Nike products. I particularly enjoyed visits to the Westminster Trading Standards where my supervisor and I would identify false merchandise and cease them for future litigation.
Interning abroad gave me the opportunity to also experience the lifestyle and culture of London. There is so much to see and do in this city. One cannot go here and not take advantage of the numerous sites such as the London Bridge, the London Eye, Victoria and Albert Museum, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Harrods, and best of all Oxford Street. Oxford Street is known as the main touristy shopping areas of London and is similar to New York City’s 5th avenue. Although London had it own sense of fashion, their entertainment industry (television and cinema) appeared to be heavily influenced by the American culture. This tendency is also apparent in the music industry as well.
Overall, my experience in London was amazing. I encourage others to study abroad if the opportunity arises. It is a life changing experience that you will learn and grow from. Networks for a Successful Tomorrow
This summer I had the opportunity to intern in London, England. There, I worked in the legal department at Arsenal Football Club Plc. The main focus of the legal department at Arsenal was Intellectual Property.
Arsenal’s goal was to decrease trademark right infringements, passing-off issues, and the use of outsourced legal council to handle these types of litigations. Since the legal department was being reorganized I was able to aid in that reconstruction. I was excited in being able to have hands-on experience and to work independently. I was responsible for creating cease and deceit letters, on-site film and crew release forms, contest guidelines, and enforcement guide brochures which aided officials in identifying false Arsenal/Nike products. I particularly enjoyed visits to the Westminster Trading Standards where my supervisor and I would identify false merchandise and cease them for future litigation.
Interning abroad gave me the opportunity to also experience the lifestyle and culture of London. There is so much to see and do in this city. One cannot go here and not take advantage of the numerous sites such as the London Bridge, the London Eye, Victoria and Albert Museum, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Harrods, and best of all Oxford Street. Oxford Street is known as the main touristy shopping areas of London and is similar to New York City’s 5th avenue. Although London had it own sense of fashion, their entertainment industry (television and cinema) appeared to be heavily influenced by the American culture. This tendency is also apparent in the music industry as well.
Overall, my experience in London was amazing. I encourage others to study abroad if the opportunity arises. It is a life changing experience that you will learn and grow from. Networks for a Successful Tomorrow
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