Dr. M.L. "Hank" Henry, Jr., Fund for Judicial Internships

A $3,500 stipend will be awarded to a qualified law student to support a 10-week summer judicial internship in New York City under the auspices of the Lesbian and Gay Law Association Foundation of Greater New York ("LeGaL Foundation"). The program will be designed to give the intern exposure to a variety of courts or tribunals. The Fund for Judicial Internships was established in memory of Dr. Henry, whose ground breaking work encouraged openly lesbian and gay lawyers to seek and achieve judicial office in New York City.

The internship is intended for students with a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, LGBT rights. The Hank Henry, Jr., Fund values diversity. All interested students are encouraged to apply.

Applicants for the 2003 summer internship should provide the following information in a letter to the LeGaL Foundation, 799 Broadway, Suite 340, New York, N.Y. 10003. The letter must be received no later than January 6, 2003. The Selection Committee will communicate its selection by February 3, 2003.  A personal interview may be required.

1. Law School and anticipated graduation date.

2. Law School grades and class rank (if available), any academic honors earned, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

3. Undergraduate and/or other graduate degrees earned, specifying academic institution, major field of study, and extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

4. Community activities or affiliations or other activities indicating public service.

5. Statement of interest which shall be no longer than 500 words.

6. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two references who are familiar with the applicant's character and qualifications.

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