SLC Application

The Summer Law Clerk program is designed to expose law school students interested in public interest law to indigent defense and the Gideon Promise community. The program is open to law students who have completed at least one year of law school. Selected clerks will be assigned to a Gideon's Promise-trained public defenders for 6-8 weeks, gain hands on indigent defense experience in one of our partner offices, and receive mentorship.

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Gender *

Preferred Name

Ethnicity *

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

Hometown

Position / Title

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zipcode *

Phone *

How did you learn about Gideon's Promise Summer Law Clerk Program? *

Previous Internships with Gideon’s Promise? *

Please include, along with this application, 1) a copy of your resume, 2) a cover letter, 3) an official or unofficial copy of your law school transcript and, 4) the names and contact information for three references.

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Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Years Known

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Years Known

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

Years Known

Please upload the following documentation in PDF format only. Submitting two letters of recommendation are required for a complete application. Letters of recommendation should either be uploaded with your application or emailed to [email protected] by the application deadline.

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Preferred Partner Office *

If you are interested in being considered for any offices beyond your top five preferences, please list them. (Please Note: Some placements have historically been far more popular, and therefore competitive, than others. These tend to be offices in larger, urban areas. If this information would impact your rankings you may contact Elizabeth Jones at [email protected] to discuss.)

Click on the link below to see a list of participating partner offices for the 2018-2019 year

Participating Partner Offices

By clicking this box you verify that all of the information contained in the application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. *

Please list all schools attended, beginning with your undergraduate degree. Include military training, trade or technical school, GED completion, college, law and any other graduate degrees. In addition, please list any future educational goals.

Please include, along with this application, 1) a copy of your resume, 2) a cover letter, 3) an official or unofficial copy of your law school transcript and, 4) the names and contact information for three references.

Please upload the following documentation in PDF format only. Submitting two letters of recommendation are required for a complete application. Letters of recommendation should either be uploaded with your application or emailed to [email protected] by the application deadline.