Geocaris Summer Fellowship
2012 John Geocaris Summer Fellowship Information
Overview and Selection Criteria:
Two students will be selected, through a competitive process, to work in the legal departments of local corporations. The Geocaris Fellows will be expected to work for an eight week period (30 hours per week maximum) during summer 2012.* The Fellows will receive an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour with a maximum payment not to exceed $5,000 from the Corporate/Commercial Law Program.
(*Please note that the start date is flexible for graduating students only; it is possible for the fellowship to begin after the bar exam.)
There are TWO opportunities available this year:
1.) The opportunity to work with DaVita is open to 2L/3LE students who are currently enrolled in the Corporate/Commercial Law Program, have a strong academic record and are following the Program curriculum. If you are not sure if you fit these criteria, please contact Randy Wagner at 303-871-6761 or rwagner@law.du.edu.
2.) The opportunity to work with Molson Coors Brewing Company is open to ANY graduating 3L/4LE students with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in a corporate-transactional law practice.
Generally, both fellowships are intended to expose students to the culture of an in-house legal department and to enable the Fellows to better understand the unique needs and circumstances of corporate clients. As part of the fellowships, the corporation will, as best it can, integrate the Fellows into all aspects of the legal department. This will include an appropriate cross section of work assignments and, where appropriate, participation in departmental meetings and activities. Each corporation will appoint a supervisory attorney to the Fellow, who will be responsible for coordinating assignments and ensuring adequate feedback.
Specifically, the DaVita position will work with various members of the Justice League of DaVita (aka the Legal Department) on different aspects of the company’s business. In particular, the student will assist in the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment and litigation. As part of the position, the student will have interaction with DaVita business managers as well as local, national and international lawyers that work with the company.
With Molson Coors Brewing Company (MCBC), the selected student will work with various members of MCBC’s in-house department on various aspects of the company’s business. In particular, the student will gain exposure to securities law issues for the NYSE-listed company and other transactional matters for its international business activities. As part of the position, the student will have interaction with business representatives of MCBC as well as a variety of local, national and international lawyers that work with the company.
Please note that neither opportunity offers academic credit.
Application Process:
The application process is NOW CLOSED.
Selection Process:
Completed applications will be sent to Corporate/Commercial Law Program Faculty to review; the top pool of applicants will then be sent to each individual corporation for final selection. All applicants will be notified in May of their status.
Questions:
Please contact Stefanie Carroll, Administrative Director, at scarroll@law.du.edu, 303-871-6076 or in room 465B with any questions regarding the application process.
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