Generally, to be considered for a PLSS summer grant an applicant must:
- Be eligible to advance to the next year of study (3Ls and 4Es are not eligible to apply);
- Have a job offer from a public interest employer (learn more about whether an employer is considered “public interest” here) 2016 PLSS Summer Grant (read our post about “How to find a Qualifying Internship“);
- Have had their resume reviewed and approved by a CDO staff member;
- Not receive academic credit for the summer internship;
- Have completed at least seven volunteer hours at a PLSS sponsored event and seven hours toward a community program (learn how to earn your volunteer hours here);
- Be a dues paying member of PLSS (to pay dues visit the business office or pay at a general meeting); and
- Not apply to transfer to another law school.
More detailed information about the selection process, application requirements and deadlines, and extended eligibility guidelines can be viewed in our powerpoint presentation here: PLSS Summer Grant Powerpoint.