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1) Pre-Law Resources
If you're considering law school but aren't quite ready to apply yet, here's an exciting opportunity to sit in on lectures at Berkeley Law this fall:
First Amendment with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
Any Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: Sept 5 through Nov 18, 2023
8:40 – 9:50 am in Room 105
Civil Procedure with Professor Emily Zhang
Any Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Sept 5 through Nov 18, 2023
11:20 am – 12:45 pm in Room 110
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2) BCE Event
BCE Event
The Career Center is now BCE Berkeley Career Engagement
Friday, September 29th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm I Virtual
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3) Legal Internships
Legal Internships
Application Deadline: October 6, 2023
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Application Deadline: December 8, 2023
4) Cool Opportunities
Cool Opportunities
Application deadline: October 8, 2023
A 10-week, full-time summer internship with a government agency or elected official at the federal, state or local level.
Application deadline: October 8, 2023
A student-led internship program housed in the Public Service Center that helps Berkeley students secure public service internships in Washington, DC.
Application deadline: October 18, 2023
Receive a $50,000 stipend to work in the governmental or nonprofit organization that matches your public service interests for ten months.
Application deadline: November 5, 2023
Gain exposure to different facets of public service: legislative paths, local and state government, community organizations, legal fields, research, and philanthropy.
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5) Foster Care Study
OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCES OF UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH WHO AGE OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
I am looking to study the impact of the foster care system on those who are undocumented and classified as unaccompanied minors. This may include past experiences of being in a youth shelter, group home, foster home, detention center, juvenile facility, being placed with a relative, or alone. All information will be kept anonymous and your name and legal status will not be gathered or used. For your voluntary participation in a 1- hour phone interview you will be given a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Open to students and non-students age 18 or older.
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6) Sup Ct Webinar Fri
There will be a short webinar on “The Supreme Court and Judicial Review,” featuring Jennifer Ahearn, Senior Counsel at NYU's Brennan Center for Justice and renowned appellate litigator Deepak Gupta of Gupta Wessler. There are growing calls to overturn Marbury v. Madison or otherwise resist the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review. The speakers will explain the issues and take questions from the audience. The program will take place on Friday, September 29th, from 1-1:30 p.m. Pacific Time, via Zoom.
The free program is open to everyone but students and others who are interested should register
here(link is external), or by using the link below, to receive the Zoom link.
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7) What do you do?
What do you do?
Tuesday, October 3rd, 12-1pm @Moffit Library 405
What did you DO at UC Berkeley? Your answer to this question is much more important than “what did you major in?” or “how did you do in school?.” Workshop #4 will help you tell the story of your Berkeley experience by reflecting on 1) what did you learn about yourself and the world while at Berkeley and 2) how to frame these experiences to open doors for the next chapter of your life after graduation.
This workshop includes a free lunch for all attendees. Open to all UC Berkeley undergraduate students. Register via this Google form(link is external) to claim your spot.
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8) Connect w/Berkeley Law
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9) A&H Open House
You're invited to the Arts & Humanities Open House
A fall welcome party for undergraduates
Monday, October 2
12:30–2:30 pm
Alumni House
Join us at our annual A&H Open House! Chat with advisors to discover majors and minors; learn about centers and programs that can augment what you're studying in the classroom; and make friends with other students in the division. There will also be pizza, cupcakes, A&H swag (including our latest sticker drop), and raffle prizes!
All undergraduate students are welcome, and we especially encourage new first-year and transfer students to attend!
Please fill out this brief RSVP form(link is external) to help us get a good headcount!
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10) Handshake Picks
Get on Handshake.
They sent me the following sampling of jobs based on what I entered when I signed up.
The counselors at the Career Center tell me to tell you all to check back often for all kinds of different opportunities.
Paralegal(link is external)
Robbins LLP • San Diego, CA
Legal Assistant(link is external)
West Coast Trial Lawyers • Los Angeles, CA
Paralegal(link is external)
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP • Dallas, TX
Legal Support Analyst, Entry-Level w/Public Integrity Bureau(link is external)
New York State Office of the Attorney General • New York City, NY|
Internships in Data Science, Operations Research, Math and Statistics(link is external)
MITRE Corporation • El Segundo, CA and 24 more
Legal Assistant(link is external)
Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. • New York City, NY
Legal Assistant(link is external)
Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. • New York City, NY
Internships in Data Science, Operations Research, Math and Statistics(link is external)
MITRE Corporation • El Segundo, CA and 24 more
Summer Associate Internship (Contact Center Business Intelligence and Data Science)(link is external)
Navy Federal Credit Union • Winchester, VA and 2 more
Senior Data Analyst - Job ID 69416(link is external)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • Duluth, MN and 6 more
Social Services Placements(link is external)
Mercy Volunteer Corps • Cincinnati, OH and 7 more
Summer Associate Internship (Lending Analytics Credit Risk & Decision Science)(link is external)
Navy Federal Credit Union • Vienna, VA
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11) LSAT Prep
LSAT Prep
Live (and low-cost) LSAT & GRE Prep
There will be another set of low-cost, high quality, LSAT and GRE prep courses offered LIVE online this fall.
You can apply for the LIVE courses (and see schedules, etc.) at campusprep.org(link is external). It takes just 45 seconds to apply.
$235-$285 LSAT Course
The live online course,taught by an instructor you can interact with, preps you for the fall and winter test dates. The comprehensive, 27-hour, live course includes 3 practice exams and costs $285 ($235 if you qualify for financial aid).
Payment plans are available.
The course is taught by a high-scoring, expert instructor.Students who complete the course often get 9-point gains on the LSAT.
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12) Spark
Spark
Spark is a platform to help rising students and young professionals break into the startup world. Startups are a great opportunity to build unmatched skills, direct and meaningful relationships with industry leaders, and potential equity that could be the catalyst for generational wealth. However, the cold application process is broken. To solve this, Cal alumni Christina Luk (Legal Studies '15) and Adrian Tovalin (Haas '15) started Spark to help people side step the cold application funnel and further their careers in industries they are passionate about while getting competitive offers. We are looking for students who want to jump start their career in the startup world. If you are interested, please sign up for Spark beta today
HERE(link is external).
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13) Intrnshp for Grads
(That's all I got...the website...you'll need to inquire with them about this.)
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13) Schaeffer Fellows
The Matsui Center's
Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program supports undergraduate students pursuing careers in government. Schaeffer Fellows complete 10-week, full-time summer internships with a government agency or elected official at the federal, state or local level. In addition to their summer internship experience, Fellows attend a 3-day professional conference in Washington, DC, and benefit from professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. These experiences are designed to help Fellows prepare for their careers and develop an informed view of government service and operations. Fellows receive a $5,500 stipend to defray summer living and transportation expenses.
Requirements, eligibility, & more: Click Here(link is external)Application Deadline: Sunday, October 8 at 11:59pmProgram Contact: Megan Collins, Matsui Program Manager,
meganjcollins@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)
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15) Cal-In-Sac
Cal-In-Sac
The
Cal-in-Sacramento Fellowship is one of the University of California’s largest and most prestigious campus-based public service internship programs. Each year, the Matsui Center selects a cohort of 30 UC Berkeley undergraduates who are passionate about public service and helps prepare them for a meaningful career through coursework, research training, and internship experience. During the spring semester, Fellows take a 3-unit course on California policy and politics, along with a professional development curriculum and research training. During the summer, Fellows move to Sacramento, where they complete an eight-week public service internship and conduct original research on a topic impacting Californians. The program provides free shared housing in Sacramento, a free Sacramento RT Light Rail pass, and a modest living stipend. Applicants are also eligible to apply for a supplemental
Research Fellowship(link is external).
Requirements, eligibility, & more: Click Here(link is external)Application Deadline: Sunday, October 8 at 11:59pmProgram Contact: Megan Collins, Matsui Program Manager,
meganjcollins@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)Questions? Attend an info session at Philosophy Hall on Monday, September 18 at 6:30-8pm PT. The info session will cover both the Cal-in-Sacramento and Schaeffer Fellowship programs. Get all your questions answered, plus speak directly with program alumni about their experience!
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16) CITC
CITC
Cal in the Capital (CITC)(link is external) is a student-led internship program housed in the Public Service Center that helps Berkeley students secure public service internships in Washington, DC. At CITC, we strive to promote the spirit of public service among the Berkeley community and empower students to prioritize social justice. CITC interns come from all majors and have worked in a variety of positions including research, business development, data analysis, policy, and legislation. Check out the blog posts from past CITC interns(link is external) to get an idea of what your summer in DC could look like!
Tue, September 26, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Public Service Center / Eshleman 218
Mon, October 2, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Senate Chambers (5th floor of Eshleman Hall)
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