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Law Student 106 in Oakland, CA **

Bay Area Legal Aid Mar 02,2015 Aug 25,2014 Location USA Oakland CA
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Public Interest

Law Student

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$13.50 - $15 /hour.

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Law Intern, Disability Income Social Security Advocacy The candidate will work in the organization’s offices during the school year and approximately 40 students during the summer. Under the supervision of organization’s staff attorneys, interns will have the opportunity to build cases from the ground-up; including conducting: client interviews; initial case assessments; obtaining discovery and other evidence; preparing clients for trials; writing briefs and other legal memoranda; assisting self-represented litigants; community outreach and education; and representing clients at administrative hearings and state court hearings/trials. Interns also assist in drafting writs of mandamus to Superior Court and California appellate courts and participating in broader impact litigation. Interns often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on the organization’s client communities. SSI and SSDI Social Security benefits are for people who are unable to maintain employment due to physical and or mental impairment and who have limited income and limited resources. Students who have an expressed interest or experience working with individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities preferred. Should have completed evidence so to become certified by the CA State Bar to represent clients in court. During the school year, students commonly work 10-15 hours per week. Should have completed their first year of law school. Candidates must possess a passion for social justice and poverty related issues, as well as sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to serving low income or disadvantaged communities. Students who speak Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or other Southeast Asian languages are encouraged to apply. Students who can commit to more than one semester will be preferred.

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Submit a completed Law Clerk Application indicating office(s) and project(s) preference along with a copy of resume, cover letter, a list of at least three references and writing sample.

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