2024 Summer Legal Associate

Contract, Full-time

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Lawyers Network, Summer 2024 Summer Legal Associate in Washington, DC or New York City, New York

The Lawyers Network is seeking a Summer Legal Associate to join their team in the . Programs department at the Center for Reproductive Rights. This is a full-time position for 10 weeks from June 2024 to August 2024.

Organization Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization dedicated to protecting reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. With offices in New York City, New York; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; and Washington, ., the Center works to change laws and policies around the world through litigation, legal policy, and advocacy. Their team of 230+ diverse professionals is committed to advancing the Center’s mission and has a track record of success in transforming how reproductive rights are understood and applied.

Impact: The Center’s Strategic Plan aims to have half of the world’s population living under stronger protections for reproductive rights by 2030. They have won groundbreaking cases before national courts, . Committees, and regional human rights bodies and have also led the development of proactive legislation to advance reproductive rights. Additionally, the Center has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in over 65 countries.

Role: The Lawyers Network team works to build knowledge and support for reproductive rights through programming, advocacy, and cultivating new allies. They are seeking a legal intern with a strong commitment to reproductive rights and reproductive justice to assist with various projects related to their work. This internship will provide valuable experience in a dynamic public interest law organization, including legal research and writing.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Conduct legal, factual, and other research and analysis for and global initiatives
• Draft legal education and advocacy materials in collaboration with the Lawyers Network team
• Assist with drafting, researching, and reviewing bar association resolutions, reports, and other publications

Qualifications:
• Completed at least one year of law school by June 2024
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrated interest in public interest, human rights, gender justice, reproductive rights, and/or reproductive justice

Behavioral Competencies:
• Develop and manage self and others
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Actively seek and give feedback
• Accountability and follow-through

Work Competencies:
• Project management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Internal and external focus
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Compensation: The Center will supplement external funding to bring all Associates to a pay rate of $7,000 for the ten-week program.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and promoting diversity in their work and staff. They encourage individuals from all communities to apply, even if their past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must complete the application on the Center’s website and include a cover letter and resume. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process and does not request any medical examinations or bank account information.

Deadline for Applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Center Policy on Visa Sponsorship for US Based Positions: Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not and will not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization by the Center for Reproductive Rights.

To learn more about the Center’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page on their website. For more information about the Center for Reproductive Rights, visit . If you require an accessibility accommodation during the application and interview process, please contact .

Legal research, legal writing, advocacy, project management, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, feedback, accountability

Completed at least one year of law school

Complete application on Center for Reproductive Rights website, including cover letter and resume

Qualification and Experience Completed at least one year of law school by the start of internship in June 2024

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