Internships

Full-time

No

Job Title
Internships

Experience
N/A

Salary
Unpaid

Organization
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) offers internships to current students (law students and all undergraduates) to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers. Internships are generally unpaid, however, flexible start and end dates are available and internships can be taken for university credit.

CRLA’s areas of practice include Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. Additionally, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.

## Qualifications

We are interested in receiving internship inquiries from all individuals pursuing social justice and public interest in rural areas. The following skills are particularly advantageous for a CRLA intern:

- Bilingual (English & Spanish) Fluent preferred for Migrant Offices.
- Passion in CRLA’s mission and vision.
- Experience in researching state and federal issues.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written documents.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work comfortably in diverse employee and client populations.
- Community service experience.
- Sound technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

## Applying for an Internship

To apply for an internship, CRLA invites you to submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (optional). Please include in the cover letter the desired office/location as well as requested internship timing. At your discretion, you may also include: statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

If you have already spoken to an advocate about an opportunity, please add their name in the "Referred by" item and your information will go directly to them.

## Equal Opportunity

CRLA welcomes all participants who are interested in contributing to the community and learning more about rural legal services. We thrive on our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

## Summary

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) offers internships to current students (law students and all undergraduates) to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers. Internships are generally unpaid, however, flexible start and end dates are available and internships can be taken for university credit. CRLA’s areas of practice include Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. Additionally, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.

We are interested in receiving internship inquiries from all individuals pursuing social justice and public interest in rural areas, and the following skills are particularly advantageous for a CRLA intern: Bilingual (English & Spanish) Fluent preferred for Migrant Offices, Passion in CRLA’s mission and vision, Experience in researching state and federal issues, Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written documents, Outstanding oral and written communication skills, Ability to work comfortably in diverse employee and client populations, Community service experience, and Sound technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

To apply for an internship, CRLA invites you to submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (optional). Please include in the cover letter the desired office/location as well as requested internship timing. CRLA welcomes all participants who are interested in contributing to the community and learning more about rural legal services, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

to apply

crla invites you to submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample (optional). please include in the cover letter the desired office/location as well as requested internship timing

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