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Law Student - Public Interest in Newark, NJ **

American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Jan 21,2020 Feb 25,2019 Location Newark NJ
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Public Interest

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Legal Internship, Spring The candidate will join Religious Freedom team. Will work closely with the legal and legislative staff to conduct legal research, write legal memoranda, draft correspondence to government agencies, learn legislative advocacy techniques, and analyze pending state and local legislative proposals that impact civil rights and liberties in New Jersey. Students often also have the opportunity to attend oral arguments in major civil rights cases in state and federal court, and participate in lobbying state and federal elected officials on civil rights and liberties matters. Students gain hands-on experience in applying constitutional theories and case law to legal problems, learning how to conduct factual investigation of complaints, and becoming familiar with administrative regulations and agency protocols. Students will also develop experience in non-litigation advocacy, including legislative, and organizing work. Must be academic standing as a 1st or 2nd year law student, a passion for civil liberties and civil rights, good interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.

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