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Cheryl
US-District of Columbia
Graduating JD/MA Student
To Whom it May Concern:
I am a third year law student at the Washington College of Law seeking an entry-level attorney position to begin in fall, 2009 after I sit for the Maryland bar in July. I hope to pursue a career promoting human rights and seeking nonviolent resolutions to conflicts. I am looking for a position in international law, human rights law (including civil rights), family law and children’s rights advocacy, immigration or alternative dispute resolution.
I chose to study law as a way of helping others and am seeking a position that will allow me to reach those who need the assistance I can provide because of my legal training. My cross cultural training and experience allows me to relate to the individuals seeking my aid in a compassionate and supportive manner. During the Peace Corps, I fostered cross-cultural skills in order to successfully teach English, organize training seminars, and create an English Resource Center. My ability to adapt in diverse cultures and to determine how to achieve the goals of the community will enhance my ability to provide assistance to communities both within the U.S. and abroad.
My academic studies have focused on human rights and international law, including topics such as dispute resolution, public interest, international criminal law, trade, and U.S. foreign policy. As part of my JD/MA program, I participated in several skills institutes on human rights monitoring, cross cultural communication, conflict resolution, peace building, mediation, and international management, and attended two study abroad experiences. These studies have prepared me to address conflicts from both a legal and a socio-political perspective in order to develop effective and sustainable plans of action.
I have developed my legal research and writing skills through my classes and internships. As a Dean’s Fellow, I researched the state created danger doctrine as applied to drug-informant deportation cases. I am currently researching the extraterritorial applicability of international human rights law and international humanitarian law for an upcoming symposium article by Professor Robert Goldman. During the summer of 2007, I researched state adoption law and parental (birth and adoptive) rights for a study published last spring by Ethica, Inc. Last summer, I provided litigation support for a plaintiff-side employment discrimination attorney. I researched and evaluated jury instructions, offer of settlements and damages; analyzed and summarized thousands of pages of depositions; and prepared trial exhibits.
I hope to find a position that will allow me to apply the skills and knowledge I have developed in order to promote social justice and empower individuals to protect their own rights. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Cheryl Levine
EDUCATION
American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor Candidate, May, 2009; GPA: 3.43/4.0
Study Abroad: International Criminal Law Summer Program, The Hague, The Netherlands, June 2007
Israel and Law, December 2007-January 2008
Activities: Dean’s Fellow for Professor Meetali Jain in international human rights law, September-December 2007
Dean’s Fellow for Professor Robert Goldman researching customary international law, human rights and counter-terrorism effort, January 2009-May 2009
JD/MA Student Advisory Board Member, September 2007-May 2008
American University, School of International Service, Washington, D.C.
Masters of Arts Candidate in International Politics, May, 2010; GPA: 4.0/4.0
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Bachelors of Art in History, cum laude, May 2003; GPA: 3.6/4.0
Programs: International Relations (Human Rights), Peace and Conflict Studies, Near East and Judaic Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Albo & Oblon, LLP, Arlignton, VA Law Clerk/Intern July 2008-August 2008
• Researched substantive and procedural issues related to employment discrimination and civil rights retaliation under the D.C. Human Rights Act including reputation damage, offer of judgment, jury instructions on employment discrimination and retaliation, and front and back pay damages.
• Analyzed and outlined approximately 5,000 pages of deposition testimony to identify inconsistent statements.
Ethica, Inc., Silver Spring, MD Legal Intern July 2007-October 2007
• Conducted legal research comparing state adoption laws for report published in 2008. Researched whether state laws adequately protected interests of children and birth parents and compared state laws for consistency. Drafted summary of findings of research and created graphic charts.
• Assisted in organization of national conference on ethical adoptions.
Paley, Rothman, Bethesda, MD Legal Assistant September 2005-July 2006
• Prepared documents for Bankruptcy Trustee Meetings of Creditors. Drafted and electronically filed motions relating to Bankruptcy proceedings and correspondence to Debtors’ counsel and pro se Debtors. Edited Trustee’s letters. Monitored up to 100 bankruptcy cases at one time using electronic court docket and trustee software.
• Drafted letters, transcribed dictation, adapted and edited pleadings, prepared exhibits, monitored e-mails and phone calls, greeted clients, and witnessed/notarized document signings for civil litigation, bankruptcy, trust and estates and family law attorneys. Filed pleadings and motions in D.C. Superior Court and Montgomery County District Court.
Peace Corps, Ialoveni, Moldova Volunteer June 2003-July 2005
• Taught English in Moldovan lyceum (grades 4-12) and presented teacher training seminars.
• Initiated and implemented volunteer program for students to interact with children with disabilities.
• Organized community projects including environmental action days, summer camp programs and the creation of an English book center.
World Service Authority, Washington, D.C. World Law Intern May to August 2002
• Responded to and advised clients regarding human rights violations.
• Researched and drafted an amicus curiae brief on political asylum.
LANGUAGES
• Advanced-mid speaker of the Romanian language (Educational Testing Service)
• Coursework in French, Hebrew and Spanish; beginning Russian
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