Carmody & Torrance LLP and Northeast Utilities Legal Department will provide a second year law student of a diverse background a unique opportunity to participate in their summer associate programs. The selected student will spend half of the summer at Northeast Utilities Legal Department where he/she will have an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day work experiences of in-house attorneys at a major Connecticut utility. The other half of the program will be spent at Carmody & Torrance, the largest law firm in Western Connecticut, participating in its regular Summer Associate program with exposure to its training programs and work assignments as well as getting a feel for what a career at a firm is like. A mentor from each organization will provide professional and personal development assistance.
Both Carmody & Torrance and Northeast Utilities are committed to the recruitment and retention of attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Both organizations are active in the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (formerly the Connecticut Lawyers Group) and were founding members of this group. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity in the Connecticut legal community, we are pleased to offer this opportunity to second year law students.
Selection Criteria
All students of diverse backgrounds at ABA accredited law schools who have completed their first year at law school are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be selected based on academic, personal and professional achievement.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
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Resume
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Academic transcripts
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Writing sample
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Personal statement describing why you are interested in this program
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Two references, including one from a law school professor or someone who can comment on your legal work
2013 Program Application Deadline
September 15, 2012
Please send applications to:
Laurie Logan-Priscott
Director of Human Resources and Professional Development
Carmody & Torrance LLP
50 Leavenworth Street
Waterbury, CT 06721
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