Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Programs
You Are the Future of a Diverse and Inclusive Legal Profession
Each year, LSAC partners with host law schools to prepare aspiring legal professionals for law school success. Through a unique immersive learning experience, the LSAC PLUS Program offers selected participants a window into what law school is really like while providing supportive insights about the law school enrollment journey.
The PLUS Program is specifically aimed at undergraduate students and prospective law school applicants one year away from applying who are from minoritized groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. There is no cost to apply or to attend the program if selected. All PLUS participants who successfully complete the program will receive a $1,000 stipend and an LSAC fee waiver.
In addition to gaining insights on the law school admission process, future career options, and more, participants build confidence and community through supportive networking and mentoring relationships as they immerse in a program that intentionally addresses the challenges faced by minoritized students on their prelaw through practice journey.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduates with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.
The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day. It also provides a stipend of $3,300. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Deadline: February 15, 2022 https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/overview-eligibility/
Public Affairs paid summer internship at Hamilton Place Strategies
Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is an analytical public affairs consulting firm. HPS uses substantive analysis to understand complex topics, and creative public affairs tools to explain issues to audiences and reach critical stakeholders. We achieve our clients’ goals by enhancing understanding of issues, products, and companies, and ultimately, improving outcomes.
HPS is engaged at the highest levels on debates such as the role of finance in the global economy, U.S. trade policy, the future of work, health outcomes, energy innovation, technology’s role in society, and other issues across a broad range of sectors. Our clients include corporations, trade associations, non-profits, and charitable foundations.
Check out the internship here in Handshake. Deadline to apply is January 23.
Scoville Peace Fellowship for Fall 2022
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides recent college alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington DC.
Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. Open to US Citizens and NonUS Citizens with the right to work in the US.
Deadline: January 21, 2022 for the Fall 2022 term. https://scoville.org/
Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program
Our nation’s current and future challenges—from health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, continued economic inequality, and the ongoing need to build a more equitable and just society—make it imperative that government identify, recruit and retain the next generation of public servants.
With just under 7% of the full-time federal workforce under the age of 30, executive branch agencies are working to meet this need, prioritizing the design and implementation of paid internship programs that provide students with valuable work experience, an expanded professional network, and a better understanding of both the importance and impact of public service. These programs help college and graduate students—often facing an uncertain job market—apply their educational training to both short- and long-term federal opportunities and make a difference in society.
Operated by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is recruiting young talent to join the federal workforce in support of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce. The program places students with critically needed skills into paid internships and aims to develop a diverse pool of young talent for these agencies.
More details and to apply, visit this website: https://ourpublicservice.org/programs/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/
Deadline: January 31
Workshop: Lessons on How Embracing Risk and Failure Can Help You Succeed
It’s okay to mess up! Come to this session to explore your capacity to learn and develop. Build your understanding of neuroplasticity, the significance of your mindset, the role of self-talk, and how risk-taking and failure are critical to growth. This session will help you train your brain to embrace “failure” as a learning opportunity, while also planning ahead for potential obstacles and encouraging self-resiliency. Presented by Bruce Perlow | Program Director and Facilitator, The DREAM Program
Tuesday, January 18th 2022
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Axinn 219
New Academic Credit Opportunity for Middlebury Students Interested in ROTC
This message below is from Liam Hoagland ’22, the ROTC President. He wants to update students on a recent change to the Middlebury College Handbook regarding the allocation of academic credits for ROTC courses. The New Policy is as follows:
‘Middlebury students completing work in the ROTC program at the University of Vermont are eligible to receive up to three credits towards their Middlebury College degree: one academic credit upon completion of the first two years of ROTC classes and one credit upon completion of each of the third and fourth years of ROTC classes. The credits awarded will be general non-graded credits and will not satisfy any major, minor or distribution requirements.’
In other words, in addition to the preexisting benefits of participating in the ROTC program, students may also now receive academic credits earned towards the completion of their Middlebury degree by taking once a week Military Studies classes at the University of Vermont. More information on ROTC and courses can be found below.
Army ROTC Overview:
Army ROTC is a leadership program that can now be a part of your college curriculum. It can fund your education, guarantee post collegiate employment, and offer you a skillset that can enhance your career opportunities in both the military and civilian world.
During classes, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises, you will learn what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and conduct missions as an Officer in the Army.
Upon graduation from college and completion of Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and can serve either part time in the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard, or full time in the Active Army. Career opportunities as an officer range over 16 different branches with examples such as Aviation, Cyber, Engineering, Finance, Medical Services, Military Intelligence and much more. Joining ROTC does not automatically make you incur any service commitment. Students are not obligated to service until they reach Junior year or choose to sign a contract.
ROTC as a Middlebury Student
Middlebury students who participate in ROTC do so as satellite cadets through the University of Vermont program. Spring registration is now open and ongoing. We usually meet once a week (after classes on Wednesdays and 2-3 weekend labs a semester) and carpool to and from Burlington. While there is some time commitment, every current member of the program successfully manages to fit this into their schedule while still participating in a club or varsity sport at Middlebury, along with other extracurriculars and a full course load. Middlebury students, even more than others, are equipped for success in this program.
Contact Information
For specifics about the program or how to enroll, feel free to contact me at my college email: lhoagland@middlebury.edu If your inquiry is better suited for one of our Military Science Professors, I would be happy to redirect you to them.
For more information on the University of Vermont Program you can go to: https://www.uvm.edu/rotc
For information on the new college credit policy, you can reference the student handbook: https://www.middlebury.edu/handbook/pages/ii-ug-college-policies/ug-policies/academics/x-courses-ocs/
Or contact the registrar’s office registrar@middlebury.edu
Thank you for your interest and I hope to hear you soon.
Hear from Microsoft’s Cyber Security Attorney, Mia Little ’07 in this week’s Future Forward segment.
This set of Future Forward features focuses on women in leadership roles in a variety of science, technology, and healthcare organizations, discussing their industry’s current environment, their perspective on the future outlook for that career field, and action steps students can take now to position themselves for entry into those career fields.
Many of these featured guest speakers majored in STEM areas while others had a variety of majors yet have advanced within these career fields.
Mia Little ‘07
This Future Forward segment features Mia Little who is a Cyber Security Attorney with Microsoft. Mia has had a variety of career roles as a data scientist, a national security legal fellow, a privacy and government surveillance fellow, and cyber security attorney in her years since graduating from Middlebury in 2007. She is joining us to share her perspectives on the cyber security field, including: the size, scope, and challenges confronting society in the cyber arena, what our cyber security future looks like, and action steps current students may want to consider to position themselves to enter this field in the future.
You can watch one of her three videos below and then check out all three of the videos at go/FutureForward.
Pre-law prep program
The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant!
Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.
· When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
· Where: On-line/Nationwide
· How: Register online
- Who: All college students & post grads
For Freshmen: The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.
For Sophomores: The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills – the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant.
For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
CLEO is a non-profit organization. Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession. The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Two social impact fellowships – one summer, and one full time
These look really cool!
The Mayor’s office in the city of Boston is hosting the:
New Urban Mechanics summer fellowship
A unique opportunity for creative, curious, and entrepreneurial folks. We need people passionate about civic issues to work with communities and try something new. Our summer fellowship is a highly selective program. Fellows work as a team, creating and putting in place thoughtful new prototypes, policies, or programs to benefit Boston. Fellows also take part in professional development opportunities to get a broad view of careers in City government.
Deadline is January 18. All the details here: https://www.boston.gov/departments/new-urban-mechanics/summer-fellowship
The next one is called the:
FAO Schwarz Fellowship
This is an intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social impact. Our Fellows are highly motivated, passionate recent college graduates who are committed to social justice. They have proven academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in their college communities and are eager to immerse themselves in an experience that will challenge them, train them and empower them with the skills and network they need to jumpstart a successful nonprofit career.
Fellows work at leading nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Each organization is deeply valued in their communities and has a strong record of delivering high-quality services that address critical issues of social inequity and producing consistent results. Working with their hosts, FAO Schwarz Fellows deepen their knowledge and understanding of relevant social issues, work directly with host communities, and lead strategic projects that strengthen the organization’s capacity and impact. The Fellowships also include professional development retreats, social experiences as a cohort and individualized mentoring.
Deadline is February 10. All the details are here in Handshake