{"id":43667,"date":"2021-08-05T09:41:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/?p=43667"},"modified":"2021-08-05T09:42:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:42:55","slug":"thomas-l-grundhoefer-local-government-externship-fall-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/2021\/08\/05\/thomas-l-grundhoefer-local-government-externship-fall-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"THOMAS L. GRUNDHOEFER LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXTERNSHIP \u2013 Fall 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7m51j-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bfuvm-0-0\"><strong>DEADLINE: AUGUST 13TH, 2021<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"ern0k-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ern0k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ern0k-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"1oerr-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1oerr-0-0\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"2osju-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2osju-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2osju-0-0\">This Local Government Externship is named after long serving League of Minnesota Cities\u2019 General Counsel Thomas L. (\u201cTom\u201d) Grundhoefer whose untimely passing in 2017 was deeply felt in Minnesota\u2019s municipal law community. This externship reflects Tom\u2019s legacy of public service and passionate commitment to local government. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"6uas3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6uas3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6uas3-0-0\">It is designed to provide second-year or third-year law students with a wide range of experiences and opportunities to learn and observe civil side municipal practitioners and local government experts in two or three settings where the legal work is focused on local government clients. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"80rmp-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"80rmp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"80rmp-0-0\">Externs will be exposed to a variety of legal issues potentially including contracts, torts, personal injury, employment, civil rights, land use and real estate, and data privacy. Externs will also be involved in a variety of local government related projects and activities while learning the fundamental mission, structure and operations of a municipal law practice in Minnesota. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"ebi7o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ebi7o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ebi7o-0-0\">There is also the opportunity to attend the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Annual Conference scheduled for Minneapolis, September 29-October 3, 2021.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"bgu89-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bgu89-0-0\"><strong>Participant Requirements<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"e69p5-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e69p5-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e69p5-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso\" data-offset-key=\"38tn-0-0\">\n<li class=\"bi6gxh9e aov4n071 lfifhrf7 _3kpz _3kq0 _3kq1 _3kq6\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"38tn-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"38tn-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"38tn-0-0\"><strong>*<\/strong> Completion of one year of law school (must be a current Mitchell Hamline student)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bi6gxh9e aov4n071 lfifhrf7 _3kpz _3kq1 _3kq6\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"3qs2q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3qs2q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3qs2q-0-0\"><strong>*<\/strong> Completion of a legal writing class<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bi6gxh9e aov4n071 lfifhrf7 _3kpz _3kq1 _3kq6\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"bbt9m-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bbt9m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bbt9m-0-0\"><strong>*<\/strong> Submission of resume, transcript and cover letter describing experience and interest in public law<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bi6gxh9e aov4n071 lfifhrf7 _3kpz _3kq1 _3kq6\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"45i8m-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"45i8m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"45i8m-0-0\"><strong>*<\/strong> Ability to work in-person in Minneapolis\/St. Paul (subject to public health guidelines and restrictions)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bi6gxh9e aov4n071 lfifhrf7 _3kpz _3kq1 _3kq6\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"80dod-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"80dod-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"80dod-0-0\"><strong>*<\/strong> Ability to travel between work sites and to off-site events<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"dlj0v-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dlj0v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dlj0v-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"4lpp5-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4lpp5-0-0\"><strong>Hours and Compensation<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"delcn-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"delcn-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"delcn-0-0\">Externs will be considered League of Minnesota Cities employees during the duration of the program. The positions are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and will pay <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"delcn-0-1\">$15\/hour<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"delcn-0-2\">. Work weeks will typically involve up to 20 hours at various assigned locations, but with flexible scheduling to support Externs\u2019 class schedules.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"8ad7r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8ad7r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8ad7r-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"9l4l0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9l4l0-0-0\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"fq4b4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fq4b4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fq4b4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"8ohbm-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8ohbm-0-0\"><strong>To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial law school transcript via email to Professor Leanne Fuith (Leanne.fuith@mitchellhamline.edu). <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bi6gxh9e\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2rhq\" data-offset-key=\"1dms0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1dms0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1dms0-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2uai4-0-0\"><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 AT NOON<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEADLINE: AUGUST 13TH, 2021 \u00a0 Program Overview This Local Government Externship is named after long serving League of Minnesota Cities\u2019 General Counsel Thomas L. (\u201cTom\u201d) Grundhoefer whose untimely passing in 2017 was deeply felt in Minnesota\u2019s municipal law community. This externship reflects Tom\u2019s legacy of public service and passionate commitment to local government. It is &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/2021\/08\/05\/thomas-l-grundhoefer-local-government-externship-fall-2021\/\" class=\"more-link\">THOMAS L. 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