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Summer Associate
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Summer Internship Duties: Interns at organization's national headquarters work with leaders on substantive projects that lay the foundation for a fair and more inclusive America. Develop professional skills, gain insight into the societal impact of public service, and have the opportunity to work with different departments so they might holistically understand the daily operations of a non-profit civil rights organization. Interns may receive academic credit or community service hours if arrangements are made between organization and the intern's school. It is the student's responsibility to research the requirements, work with the supervising director to tailor the internship, and ensure that appropriate forms are completed if they wish to receive academic credits from their respective institutions. Responsibilities: Law clerk will handle a wide variety of work. Intake and case management of individual clients who have been the victims of religious discrimination and research assistance on pending litigation. Take shifts handling the intake line for civil rights complaints. Interns are responsible for handling individual cases and performing advocacy short of litigation. For example, interns will work with victims of discrimination to draft letters and EEOC complaints. Write legal memos on topics connected to organization's pending civil rights litigation. For example, topics may include religious discrimination by law enforcement and the terror watchlist statutory regime. Interns will discuss their research with staff attorneys to help develop creative approaches to litigation.
Qualification and Experience
Qualification Requirements: 2Ls and 3Ls will be considered. Students who have taken constitutional law, administrative law, and federal courts will be given preference. Should have an interest in civil rights work and issues affecting the American Muslim community. Strong legal research and writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and phone skills. Internship duration: May – September Application Deadline: April 15.
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