Fall 2024 Legal Internship

Part-time

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Legal Internship at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights – Fall 2024

Job Title: Legal Intern at The Leadership Conference

Experience: Current enrollment in an accredited law school

Salary: $24 per hour for minimum of 24 hours per week

Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2024

Organization Overview:

- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition of over 230 organizations promoting and protecting civil and human rights in America.
- The Leadership Conference Education Fund is the education and research arm of The Leadership Conference, focusing on federal policies that promote and protect civil and human rights.
- Founded in 1969, the Education Fund empowers advocates to push for progressive change in the US.

About the Role:

- The Legal Intern will be part of a fast-paced internship program providing real-world work experience in civil and human rights and social justice.
- The program includes involvement in various activities such as communications, development, field work, organizational management, and policy work.
- Interns will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge about civil and human rights issues, understand coalition politics, and observe the processes of the federal government.
- This position reports to the Senior Advisor to the President and is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities:

- Track legislation on core civil rights issues and monitor media coverage.
- Attend coalition meetings, assist with coordinating grassroots events, and attend congressional hearings and briefings.
- Conduct legal and legislative research and draft testimony, advocacy letters, blog posts, and other documents.
- Attend skills-building workshops and trainings and provide administrative support.
- Plan and carry out a civil rights-focused event with fellow interns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Strong research and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people and multitask.
- Strong commitment to social justice issues.
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Internship Schedule:

- 12-week long internship from Monday, September 9, 2024 to Friday, December 6, 2024.
- Minimum 20-hour weekly commitment, with a preference for interns to work on Mondays.

Compensation:

- Legal interns will be paid an hourly rate of $24 for a minimum of 24 hours per week.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Which students are eligible for the internship?

A: Current enrollment in an accredited law school is required for eligibility.

Q: Is the internship virtual?

A: Yes, the internship will be entirely virtual for the foreseeable future, with the possibility of optional events in Washington, DC.

Q: Can I receive school credit for the internship?

A: Yes, school credit can be arranged for selected interns.

Q: What do I need to do to apply? When can I expect to hear back?

A: To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and two references through the Career Center portal. Applications must be complete to be considered. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview within a month after the application deadline.

Q: What if I am not selected? Can I reapply?

A: Yes, we encourage reapplying for future semesters.

To apply, please visit the Career Center and submit your resume and cover letter.

Office Re-opening Statement:

- Staff have the option to work from the office or home while the long-term policy on remote and hybrid work is determined.
- This position is not permanently remote and may require occasional or regular work from the Washington, DC-based office.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

- The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Research, Writing, Communication, Multitasking, Legal and Legislative Research, Drafting Testimony, Advocacy Letters, Blog Posts, Administrative Support, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Coalition Building, Grassroots Organizing, Knowledge of Civil Rights Issues, Understanding of Coalition Politics.

Current enrollment in an accredited law school.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and two references through the company's Career Center portal. Applications must be complete to be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview within a month after the application deadline.

Qualification and Experience Current enrollment in an accredited law school.

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