Legal Intern, Summer

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Intern
Organization: Fair Housing Justice Center, Inc.
Department: Legal Department
Experience: Law students (rising 2Ls or 3Ls)

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) is seeking highly motivated law students for winter, spring, and summer internships to assist with individual and systemic housing discrimination claims. This is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in the legal field while also making a positive impact in the fight against discrimination.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with individuals who have experienced housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues related to ongoing or potential litigation
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers

Requirements:

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

Compensation: The FHJC's goal is to provide each summer intern with a stipend of at least $5250 for their work. This is made possible through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund, which provides funding for students who do not have law school or other funding for public interest summer internships.

Job Description:

The Legal Intern will work closely with the FHJC's Legal Coordinator and play a crucial role in individual and systemic housing discrimination cases. They will conduct intake calls with potential clients, research legal issues, and assist with advocacy efforts to protect fair housing rights. This internship is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical legal experience and make a positive impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with individuals who have experienced housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues related to ongoing or potential litigation
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers

Qualifications:

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

Compensation:

The FHJC's goal is to provide each summer intern with a stipend of at least $5250 for their work. This is made possible through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund, which provides funding for students who do not have law school or other funding for public interest summer internships.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of the FHJC's Legal Coordinator at the following address:

Fair Housing Justice Center, Inc.
30-30 Northern Blvd., Suite 302
Long Island City, NY 11101

Email:

Please note: No phone calls will be accepted for this position.

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting housing discrimination and promoting fair housing rights. We are looking for highly motivated law students to join our team as Legal Interns for winter, spring, and summer internships. This is a great opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in the legal field while also making a positive impact in the community.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with individuals who have experienced housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues related to ongoing or potential litigation
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers

Qualifications:

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

Compensation:

The FHJC's goal is to provide each summer intern with a stipend of at least $5250 for their work. This is made possible through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund, which provides funding for students who do not have law school or other funding for public interest summer internships.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of the FHJC's Legal Coordinator at the following address:

Fair Housing Justice Center, Inc.
30-30 Northern Blvd., Suite 302
Long Island City, NY 11101

Email:

Please note: No phone calls will be accepted for this position.

The Legal Intern will work closely with the FHJC's Legal Coordinator and play a crucial role in individual and systemic housing discrimination cases. They will conduct intake calls with potential clients, research legal issues, and assist with advocacy efforts to protect fair housing rights. This internship is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical legal experience and make a positive impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls with individuals who have experienced housing discrimination
- Research and write about legal issues related to ongoing or potential litigation
- Participate in post-settlement monitoring of housing providers
- Attend meetings with outside attorneys and lawmakers

Qualifications:

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

Compensation:

The FHJC's goal is to provide each summer intern with a stipend of at least $5250 for their work. This is made possible through the Robert A. Martin Legal Fellowship Fund, which provides funding for students who do not have law school or other funding for public interest summer internships.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of the FHJC's Legal Coordinator at the following address:

Fair Housing Justice Center, Inc.
30-30 Northern Blvd., Suite 302
Long Island City, NY 11101

Email:

Please note: No phone calls

Stipend, valuable hands-on experience, networking opportunities

Legal research, policy analysis, writing, communication, teamwork

Law student (rising 2L or 3L)

Email or fax cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Legal Coordinator at FHJC

Qualification and Experience Law student (rising 2L or 3L)

Legal