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Law Student - Public Interest in Santa Cruz, CA **

American Civil Liberties Union Feb 04,2019 Oct 16,2018 Location Santa Cruz CA
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Public Interest

Law Student

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Summer 2019 Legal Internship, Immigrants’ Rights Project The candidate working closely with IRP staff, will work in all aspects of litigation including legal research, factual investigation, and drafting of memoranda, affidavits, and briefs. Interns may also support IRP staff in providing support and advice to affiliates, private attorneys, and others who seek help; screening potential cases; and researching or drafting materials for public education. Interns will attend regular staff meetings. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Immigrants’ Rights Project team in all aspects of litigation, and will gain experience by working on the following: Conducting legal and policy research. Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs. Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. Supporting research and drafting of materials for public education. One year of law school must be completed before the internship commences. Commitment to civil liberties and immigrants’ rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice. Must have strong writing and research skills. This internships offer the opportunity to work on a variety of litigation projects. The internships require a ten-week, full time commitment, with a preferred start date of May 28, 2019.

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Send a 1-2 page cover letter describing interest in immigrants’ rights and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school; resume; legal writing sample; and contact information for two or three referen

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