LAW 8060 - Externship:Committee of 70

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Villanova University

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Description: The Committee of Seventy is best known as the "watchdog" of Philadelphia elections. This non-partisan organization, however, is also dedicated to improving the quality of representation by elected officials by demanding ethical conduct, promoting government efficiency, educating citizens, and improving voter turnout. Visit www.seventy.org for more information about the Committee of Seventy. Students participating in this externship will spend 12 hours per week working at the Committee of Seventy's Center City office. The extern will work closely with the Director of Voting Rights and Election Reform (and possibly the Policy Director), primarily researching and writing about municipal and election law issues. The extern may also have the opportunity to draft testimony delivered to Philadelphia City Council. Finally, the extern will be able to assist in organizing our Election Day Program, where hundreds of volunteers visit polling places around the City every November and May. The extern should have a strong interest in election law, voting rights, and the integrity of Philadelphia government. Special Instructions Interested students must submit an application, cover letter, resume, and transcript to the supervising attorney at the address below. Also send a copy of these materials as an attachment to externships@law.villanova.edu with "Application for Committee of Seventy Externship" in the subject line. The cover letter should be addressed to: Christopher Sheridan, Esq. The Committee of Seventy Eight Penn Center 1628 JFK Boulevard Suite 1002 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Do not contact Mr. Sheridan directly with questions regarding this externship; all questions should be directed to Professor Pether or Assistant Dean Santee. The Fall Semester application deadline is Monday, June 4, 2007. The Spring Semester application deadline is Monday, September 24, 2007. 3.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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