APPLICATION FOR 2016 ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION SUMMER LAW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (

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1 APPLICATION FOR 2016 ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION SUMMER LAW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ( Please attach recent photograph here. (Failure to attach will result in your application not being considered.) ** Complete Applications Must Be Postmarked By Wednesday, March 30, 2016, And Mailed To Ms. Mariana Pannell; The Atlanta Bar Association; 400 International Tower; Peachtree Center; 229 Peachtree Street, N.E.; Suite 400; Atlanta, GA Instead of mailing your complete application, it may be scanned and ed no later than Wednesday, March 30, 2016 to Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place at the Atlanta Bar Association on Wednesday, April 27, Returning Interns will be interviewed beginning at 4:30 p.m. All other applicants will be interviewed beginning at 4:45 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY STUDENTS IN THE CLASSES OF 2016 AND 2017 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Personal Information (All Applications must be typed) Name Home Address Name of High School Age Birthday / / Zip Code Class (2016 or 2017) Your (This will serve as your primary method for the Summer Law Internship Program to communicate with you so it is your responsibility if chosen to check your at least daily and keep your address current with the Atlanta Bar Association.) Your Cell Phone: Grade Point Average: Class Rank: Have you previously applied to the Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program? If so, what years(s)? Do you have any conflicts (actual or potential) whatsoever for the period June 2, 2016 July 22, 2016? If so, please explain in detail (including potential conflicts):

2 Parents/Guardian's Names Parents' s: Parents' Cell Phone Nos. Home Phone Number Work Experience, Interests, Activities, and Volunteer Efforts A. List any paying jobs that you have held. Provide the name of the organization for which you worked, your position, your duties and responsibilities, and the dates you worked. 1. Company Name: Dates of Job: Your Position: Supervisor: Duties and Responsibilities: 2. Company Name: Dates of Job: Your Position: Supervisor: Duties and Responsibilities: B. List school activities in which you are involved that are important to you. Please include your involvement in school programs, sports, clubs, events, and community service projects. Please list any leadership roles you held or awards you have received. Description Year(s) of Recognition of Activity Participation C. List any volunteer work or community activities in which you have participated. Provide the name of the organization for which you worked, your duties and responsibilities, and the dates you worked.

3 Year(s) of Duties and Organization Participation Responsibilities D. List your primary interests. Other skills: (Please feel free to attach a resume to your application but you must still complete this form.) Miscellaneous A. How will you get to work? B. If selected, do you plan on having a second job this summer? (If yes, please explain in detail.) (Please note second jobs may not interfere with or impact your participation in the Internship Program including the mandatory orientations.) C. If you are a graduating Senior (Class of 2016) when are you going to do your college orientation? (Your college orientation may not interfere with your participation in the 2016 Summer Law Internship Program.) D. If you could select a general geographic location where you would like to Intern, please identify such location. E. Are you under consideration or considering yourself any type of study abroad, other summer program or early orientation that will conflict with the 2016 Intern Program (June 2 July 24, 2016)?

4 F. Other interests/accomplishments. G. Please tell us anything else you would like us to consider.

5 PLEASE NOTE: In addition to completing this Application you must submit: (1) a copy of your transcript; (2) a typed, double-spaced essay not less than six hundred (600) words on your proudest accomplishment to date, why you picked what you did as your proudest accomplishment, and why it is important to you; (3) a letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator at your school; and (4) a letter of recommendation from a member of the community (i.e., from your Church, a former employer, a former coach). Your application and supporting materials must be submitted to Ms. Mariana Pannell and ed or postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 30, Atlanta Bar Association, 400 International Tower; Peachtree Center; 229 Peachtree Street, N.E.; Suite 400; Atlanta, GA , MPannell@atlantabar.org. Materials postmarked or ed after that date will not be considered without a showing of good cause. **APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR ED ON OR BEFORE SUCH DATE. **ONLY STUDENTS IN THE CLASSES OF 2016 OR 2017 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY **INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 AT THE ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION **RETURNING INTERNS WILL BE INTERVIEWED BEGINNING AT 4:30 P.M. NEW APPLICANTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED BEGINNING AT 4:45 P.M. PLEASE BE PROFESSIONALLY ATTIRED FOR YOUR INTERVIEW. **PLEASE CONSULT THE 2016 ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION SUMMER LAW INTERNSHIP BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!

6 2016 Summer Law Intern Program Application Checklist Essay Transcript Teacher Letter of Recommendation Community Letter of Recommendation Current Photo

7 Tops Bottoms Shoes 2016 Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program Mandatory Dress Code* Female Interns Acceptable Tasteful blouses, knit tops, sweaters and collared polo shirts. Skirts and dresses should have hem lines that fall at the knee or very close. In no event should a hem line stop higher than one inch above the knee. Dress pants or khakis may be worn, but the length should reach at, near, or below the ankle. Thin to medium-sole leather shoes, loafers, pumps or any updated style with a low or wedge heel, open-toed or dress sandals are okay, but closed toed shoes are preferred. Unacceptable No see-through clothing. No clothing with windows. No low cut blouses. No cleavage showing. No tight clothing. No T-shirts. No Sweatshirts. No denim of any type or color. No spaghetti strap tops, open back tops, midriffshowing tops, tank tops, or halter tops. No skirts with hem lines more than one inch above the knee. No skater skirts or dresses. No slits that reach higher than two inches above the knee. No shorts. No sweat pants, yoga pants or jogging pants. No leggings or jeggings. No jeans of any color or kind. No casual pants. No dress shorts. No Capri pants that end close to the knee. No athletic shoes. No moccasins. No flip-flops. No platform heels. Hosiery Skin tone only. No fishnet hosiery. No pattern hosiery. Hair Keep it neat and well groomed. No unnatural hair colors. No wild or outlandish hair styles. Makeup Keep it light. No heavy makeup. No false eye lashes. Nails Wear short with modest or neutral colors. No nails longer than ½ inch. No nail art. No wild colors, toes included. Jewelry Keep it small and light. No jingling jewelry. No large earrings. No nose jewelry or other pierced jewelry other than earrings. Scents Keep it light. No heavy scents. Other Cover tattoos if you have them. *Failure to comply will subject you to dismissal.

8 Shirts Male Interns Acceptable Long sleeve dress shirts. Sweaters (crew or V-neck, but only with collared shirt) and cardigans. Pants Dress pants or khakis. No sweat pants. No shorts. Shoes Dress shoes, loafers or Rockport style shoes. Unacceptable No T-shirts. No casual shirts without collars. No sweatshirts. No denim of any type or color. No clothing with large logos or lettering. No jeans of any color or kind. No athletic shoes. No flip Flops. No sandals or moccasins. Hair Keep it neat and well groomed. No facial hair, except for a trim mustache. Jewelry/Tattoos A watch is fine. No earrings or other pierced jewelry. Cover tattoos if you have them.