Pacific Gas and Electric Company Seeks Applicants
For Its 2012 Fall Diversity Pipeline Externship Program

We thrive on diversity at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and strive to cultivate a workplace where inclusion, acceptance and mutual respect are standard. We are also committed to increasing the diversity of attorneys practicing energy law. With this commitment in mind, PG&E’s Law Department established its Diversity Pipeline Program. This program provides two (2) second year law students with an opportunity to experience PG&E’s multifaceted legal practice.

During the twelve-week to fifteen-week program at PG&E's San Francisco office, students will complete a variety of work assignments in multiple practice areas including: litigation, commercial and regulatory.  Only students who will receive academic credit for their participation in the program should apply.  PG&E will not provide monetary compensation.

Selection criteria include academic excellence, personal or professional achievement in overcoming hardship, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity. Applicants are responsible for assuring that their application is timely, accurate, and complete.

Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and must include all of the following:

• Documentation listing the criteria for your receipt of academic credit and the name and contact information for the law school administrators with whom PG&E will establish the supervisory process.
• Resume
• First-year course writing sample (limited to ten (10) pages)
• Personal statement addressing your personal or professional achievement in overcoming diversity and a demonstrated commitment to diversity (limited to three (3) pages)
• First-year, first semester grades

Please send applications by email to LawPipelineResumes@pge.com.

The program begins on Monday, August 20th and concludes on Friday, November 16th, subject to adjustment based on your law school’s externship program requirements. PG&E will consider applicants seeking full-time or part-time positions in accordance with their externship program requirements. We recommend that you commit at least 20 hours per week in order to receive a more enriching learning and networking experience.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to participate in an in-person interview at PG&E’s general office in San Francisco on a mutually convenient time and date between March 28th and April 3rd.

PG&E provides equal opportunity in employment and advancement for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any non-job related factor.