Legal Intern, Winter

1-2 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Law Student Internships at Fair Housing Justice Center

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) is seeking highly motivated law students for winter, spring, and summer internships. These internships will provide students with the opportunity to work on individual and systemic housing discrimination claims, as well as policy matters related to local, state, and federal protections against discrimination. The FHJC is dedicated to promoting fair housing rights and fighting against discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, source of income, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with complainants experiencing housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues relevant to ongoing or prospective litigation
- Research policy issues and compose briefs, memos, or other materials to support advocacy mission
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers to ensure compliance with fair housing laws and settlement terms
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers and observe preparations for negotiations, mediation, and settlement conferences

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in law school, rising 2Ls or 3Ls preferred
- Strong research and writing skills
- Interest in fair housing and civil rights issues

Compensation:

- Winter and spring internships are unpaid
- Summer internships will receive at least $5250 through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the FHJC's Legal Coordinator. Please note that no phone calls will be accepted.

Position: Legal Intern, Winter
Reports To: Legal Coordinator

Organization: Fair Housing Justice Center

Location: Long Island City, NY

Job Type: Internship

Salary: Winter and spring internships are unpaid, summer internships will receive at least $5250 through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund

Experience: Rising 2Ls or 3Ls preferred

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with complainants experiencing housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues relevant to ongoing or prospective litigation
- Research policy issues and compose briefs, memos, or other materials to support advocacy mission
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers to ensure compliance with fair housing laws and settlement terms
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers and observe preparations for negotiations, mediation, and settlement conferences

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled in law school, rising 2Ls or 3Ls preferred
- Strong research and writing skills
- Interest in fair housing and civil rights issues

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the FHJC's Legal Coordinator. Please note that no phone calls will be accepted.

About the Organization:

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fair housing rights and fighting against discrimination. The FHJC works to eliminate housing discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, source of income, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics under local, state, and federal fair housing laws. The organization pursues its mission through individual and systemic litigation, policy research and advocacy, and community education and outreach.

The FHJC's Legal Internship Program offers law students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fair housing law and advocacy. Interns play a crucial role in the organization's work, assisting with both individual and systemic housing discrimination claims. Interns also have the opportunity to work on policy matters related to local, state, and federal protections against discrimination.

As an intern with the FHJC, students will have the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain valuable skills in legal research, writing, and advocacy. They will also have the opportunity to attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers, observe negotiations and mediation sessions, and participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers.

The FHJC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages students of all backgrounds to apply for internships. The organization also offers a stipend for summer interns who do not have law school or other funding, or do not have full funding, for public interest summer internships.

Join the FHJC's Legal Internship Program and make a difference in the fight against housing discrimination. Apply now for a winter, spring, or summer internship.

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Stipend provided through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund for students who do not have law school or other funding for public interest summer internships.

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Currently enrolled in an accredited law school.

Interested candidates should e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of the FHJC’s Legal Coordinator at the contact information provided.

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