The Week That Will Be
Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)
Monday, April 3rd at 12pm: The Cybersecurity Law Initiative at George Washington University School of Law will host Mona Sedky for a discussion on Sextortion: A New Crime And How The DOJ Investigates And Prosecutes It. More information is available here.
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Event Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar)
Monday, April 3rd at 12pm: The Cybersecurity Law Initiative at George Washington University School of Law will host Mona Sedky for a discussion on Sextortion: A New Crime And How The DOJ Investigates And Prosecutes It. More information is available here.
Monday, April 3rd at 6:30pm: A panel featuring former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Paul Selva and former CIA deputy director for digital innovation Andrew Hallman will discuss The Future of Innovation in National Security at Healy Hall at Georgetown University. Chris Taylor will modate. RSVP here.
Tuesday, April 4th at 12pm: Johns Hopkins SAIS will host A Conversation With General Michael Hayden, which will be moderated by Johns Hopkins SAIS Dean Vali Nasr. More information is available here.
Tuesday, April 4th at 12:15pm: Ambassador Richard Olson will discuss Afghanistan: The Reconciliation Option at the Stimson Center. Shamila Chaudhary, former Director for Pakistan and Afghanistan on the National Security Council, will offer comments, and Sameer Lalwani will moderate. Register here, or watch the livestream here.
Wednesday, April 5th at 12pm: The Center for New American Security will host a panel featuring former George W. Bush Homeland Security Adviser Frances Townsend and former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy to discuss From College To Cabinet: Women In National Security at the Willard InterContinental Hotel. RSVP here.
Thursday, April 6th at 9am: Senator Chris Coons of Delaware will discuss the topic Are We Headed For Crisis With Russia? at the Brookings Institution. Brookings President Strobe Talbott will moderate. Register here.
Thursday, April 6th at 12pm: New America will hear from Azmat Khan and David Sterman as they discuss the topic Does The Travel Ban Really Protect American Security? RSVP here.
Friday, April 7th at 9:30pm: The Elliot School of International Affairs will host the 2017 Shapiro Lecture With Ambassador Negroponte: U.S. National Security And Diplomacy. RSVP here.
Calls for Papers
Call for Papers - National Security Law Writing Competition
The Judge Advocate General's School (AFJAGS), in partnership with the Air Force JAG School Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce a call for papers for its second annual National Security Law writing competition.
The topic of this year's competition is Autonomous Systems in the Air Force. In June 2015, the Office of the Chief Scientist of the Air Force produced a vision document for the integration of autonomous systems into the Air Force over the next 30 years. This document envisions an Air Force where Airmen and autonomous systems work together as a team to meet a variety of challenges currently facing the United States, such as cyber-attacks, anti-access/area denial strategies, and attacks on space-based assets. Authors should prepare works contemplating the legal challenges associated with the use of both lethal and non-lethal autonomous systems.
The competition is open to all U.S. and international law school students and graduates. The author of the first-place winning entry will receive a cash prize of $2,000 provided by the Air Force JAG School Foundation, Inc. The author of the second-place winning entry will receive a cash prize of $1,000 provided by the Air Force JAG School Foundation, Inc. All works submitted will be considered for publication in The Air Force Law Review.
All papers must be received no later than 1630 central time on 15 April 2017 to be considered for a prize. Papers will be evaluated by a prestigious panel of subject matter experts, to be led by Judge James E. Baker, former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and current Chair of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security.
Interested authors will find a complete copy of the rules and regulations for this competition, to include formatting requirements and evaluation criteria, at the link below. Rules and Regulations for Competition: http://www.afjag.af.mil/Library
Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)
Organization: Department of Justice
Department: Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism, National Security Division
Job Description: Intern project include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials.
Qualifications: Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in the area of victims' issues would be useful but is not required.
Fall Internship: September-December (a minimum of two full days per week required)
Salary: Volunteer (uncompensated). If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible.
Application Process: Cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials AS ONE PDF via email to nsd.ovt@usdoj.gov. Paper or faxed applications will not be considered.
Overview:
The Research Assistant will assist with the maintenance and publication of Lawfare, a national security law website, in the Governance Studies (GS) program at The Brookings Institution. Provide research and administrative assistance on a diverse array of projects connected with the legal framework of American national security policy. Undertake research assignments with minimal supervision, draft summaries of findings, and assist with preparation of publications. Collaborate with GS Communication staff on matters pertaining to public/private events and GS Development staff on matters pertaining to donor proposals.
Responsibilities:
Editorial and Research Assistance (60%)
- With guidance from Senior Fellow, researches and collects documents and information from various sources (government agencies, universities, libraries, database, Internet, non-profit research organizations, etc.) on relevant topics for weekly publication on Lawfare.
- Collects and prepares data from various sources for qualitative analysis, drafting and summarization of information.
- Provides editing and review assistance in preparation for publication.
- Work with Lawfare editorial team to ensure content is up-to-date and accurate, publish and design content, and perform other site maintenance duties as necessary.
- Proofreads, updates and fact-checks existing data and footnotes; finalizing documents in preparation for publication.
Administrative Support (40%)
- Coordinate logistics for Lawfare and Brookings project. This includes scheduling guests on the Lawfare podcast, identifying dates for presentation, coordinating calls and communication with external authors to the Lawfare blog.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating internal and external events and meetings for Fellow and Senior Fellow.
- Collaborate with development and communications staff as needed, including confirming fellow or senior fellow availability and interests, recent publications and activity, and relevance of recent work to various external requests for information.
- Provide additional administrative support for Lawfare and Brookings projects, as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, or a related field required. Academic background in constitutional law, the judiciary, or legal questions surrounding security issues is highly preferable. Demonstrated interest in the law desired. Interest in issues pertaining to national security required.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Outstanding writing, analytical, and research skills, demonstrated through prior relevant research experience. Journalism experience preferred. Ability to write clearly and with minimal supervision is required. Thorough knowledge of library and online research resources and capacity to conduct independent research is a must. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills are also required, as well as ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment. Basic familiarity with Wordpress or PHP a plus.
Additional Information:
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.
In addition to cover letter and resume, this position requires that applicants submit a writing sample of a maximum of 1,000 words (2 pages). Writing sample must be attached as a separate document.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
ABA Standing Committee on the Law and National Security Summer Internship
About the Committee
The Standing Committee on Law and National Security conducts studies, sponsors programs and conferences, and administers working groups on law and national security related issues. The committee's activities are designed to assist policymakers, to educate lawyers, the media and the public, and to enable the committee to make recommendations to the American Bar Association governing body. The standing committee provides research and advice on such subjects as: the congressional role in intelligence oversight, the legal system's ability to cope with transnational terrorism, the promotion of the rule of law in the intelligence and law enforcement communities, international law in the conduct of the military, and the role of law in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Intern Responsibilities
Selected candidates will conduct research and draft memos on issues including terrorism, cybersecurity, surveillance and homeland security. She/he will attend Committee meetings and programs, as well as hearings on Capitol Hill related to national security law. Additionally, selected candidates will assist with annual conferences and monthly programs featuring prominent speakers in the national security law area. Demonstrated writing skills required, editing/publishing skills a plus. An important part of the position involves social media.
Length of Internship
3-5 days a week (flexible) each semester, including summer.
Eligibility
Law students encouraged to apply. Undergraduate applicants need to be of junior year standing or higher. Recent graduates and graduate students are also welcome to apply.
Compensation
Unpaid.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter including dates of availability and resume to:
Holly McMahon, Staff Director
ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security
1050 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 400
Holly.mcmahon@americanbar.org
Washington, D.C. 20036
Internships are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Department of Information Technology invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at an open rank in cybersecurity governance and risk management for Academic Year 2017-18 (beginning August 21, 2017), subject to final budgetary approval.
Background. The Kogod School of Business has made a major commitment to be a world thought leader in cybersecurity governance and enterprise risk management. The school has established an academic research center (Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center), is offering courses in the cybersecurity management area, and is pursuing new opportunities in cybersecurity education.
Qualifications. Earned doctorate in business (information systems) or a related field or anticipated completion of a doctorate by August 21, 2017. Demonstrably successful record in teaching business courses in information systems or a related field. Ability to conduct research in cybersecurity that will lead to publications in premier journals.
Responsibilities. Teach cybersecurity courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in on-the-ground and on-line formats. Develop new programs and courses in cybersecurity education for corporate boards, managers, and employees. Create knowledge in the area of cybersecurity through rigorous research. Build the visibility and reputation of the school in cybersecurity in the business, policy, and scholarly communities. Participate in department, school, and university activities.
Application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An application must include a cover letter, a current and complete curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and copies of all teaching evaluations. Application materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio.
Requests for information should be directed to:
Ms. Takei Roach
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Kogod School of Business
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016-8044
takei@american.edu
For more information on the Kogod School of Business, consult www.american.edu/kogod.
For more information on the Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center, consult www.american.edu/kogod/cybergov.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.
Organization: Department of Justice
Department: Office of Law and Policy, National Security Division
About the Office:
The National Security Division's (NSD) Office of Law and Policy, United States Department of Justice, seeks interns for positions located in Washington, D.C. The mission of NSD is to coordinate the Department's efforts in carrying out its top priority of preventing and combating terrorism and protecting the national security. NSD provides legal and policy advice on national security matters, litigates counterterrorism, counterespionage, and foreign intelligence surveillance matters, represents the Government before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and other federal trial and appellate courts, and conducts oversight over Federal Bureau of Investigation national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection. The Office of Law and Policy is responsible for, among other things, resolving novel and complex legal issues relating to national security that arise from the work of the Division and other parts of the Department; providing advice and guidance to Department leadership, the Intelligence Community, and other Executive Branch agencies on matters of national security law and policy; overseeing the development of legislation, guidelines, and other policies in the area of national security; working with foreign governments on a variety of national security issues; and handling appeals that arise in national security cases. The Office works with a variety of other Department components, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office of Legal Policy, as well as other departments and agencies, such as the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State.
Job Description:
Intern projects include: researching legal questions, drafting memoranda or other legal and policy analysis, factual research, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials.
Qualifications:
Open to all law students. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school at the time of application and throughout their internship. Strong research and writing skills are required. Prior interest or experience in the area of national security would be useful, but is not required. By the time of the internship, all applicants must have taken one or more of the following courses: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Constitutional Law. Additional courses addressing criminal law and litigation or national security or intelligence law, would also be helpful.
Salary:
Internships are unpaid. If your school offers interns academic or work study, we will work with you to meet school requirements whenever possible.
Application Process:
Brief cover letter, resume with two references, transcript (official or unofficial), and a writing sample (not to exceed ten pages). Please submit these materials as one pdf, ATTN: Intern Program Coordinator (Office of Law and Policy), via email to office.of.law.and.policy-internship@usdoj.gov.
For applications for spring 2017, the subject line should read: [LAST NAME] - L&P Spring 2017 Internship Application. For applications for fall 2017, the subject line should read: [LAST NAME] – L&P Fall 2017 Internship application.
Paper or faxed applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline:
Spring 2017 – September 15, 2016
Fall 2017 – April 1, 2017
