2017 Graduate Fellowship Application
This application form, a copy of your resume, and the agency agreement must be received electronically by the Career Development Office by May 10, 2017. Applications should be emailed to Bill Powers at .
NAME ______
PRESENT ADDRESS ______
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NON-UH EMAIL ADDRESS ______
HOME TELEPHONE ______CELL PHONE______
Have you completed all graduation requirements (to the best of your knowledge)? ______
Have you sat for the February 2016 or will you sit for the July 2017 Bar? ______
Which state? ______
Are you working now? ______If yes, where? ______
Placement Organization: ______
Questions 1 – 6 should each be answered in 500 words or less.
1. Are you currently employed or do you have part-time or full-time employment lined up for Fall 2016?
2. Describe your interest in the organization indicated.
3. Describe your career goals and explain how this program will help you attain those goals.
4. Describe your interest in serving the community. In doing so, please describe prior service activities.
5. Lack of resources, both individually and institutionally is often an obstacle to law graduates entering or remaining in public interest employment. Please discuss possible public interest funding sources and your thoughts on the issue of repaying your education debt if you become a public interest lawyer.
6. If you are not selected to receive a fellowship, what do you plan to do August though October of this year?
7. List name, address, complete telephone number, and email address for two individuals who are well acquainted with you and would vouch for your character and/or professional abilities.
8. I agree that if I am selected for a fellowship, but am unable to complete my commitment, I will return any fellowship funds received to the University of Houston Law Center and understand that if I do not do so the University will place a stop on my records.
______Yes ______NO
9. I agree that if I am selected for a fellowship, I will participate in bi-weekly career coaching as scheduled and maintain communication with the Law Center through the Career Development Office. I understand that if I do not do so the University will place a stop on my records.
______Yes ______NO
I verify the information provided in this application is true and correct.
Digital signature and/or email submission of this application will serve as your verification.
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Signature of Applicant Date