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Law Student - Public Interest in Newton, MA **

Center For Public Representation Feb 12,2020 Nov 08,2019 Location USA Newton MA
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Public Interest

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Summer Internship Program The candidate should be law student who is committed to social justice and interested in advancing the rights of people with disabilities. Will assist with ongoing class-action litigation, including preparing legal memoranda, participating in strategy meetings, assisting with drafting briefs, and reviewing documents. Support the monitoring and enforcement of court ordered settlement agreements. Participate in the development of new litigation, including researching legal theories, investigating factual claims, identifying potential partners, and interviewing stakeholders, Assist with policy and legal-related communications, including creating content on legal issues for websites and client/community outreach materials. Provide direct client counseling to individuals using Supported Decision-Making, and advocate to advance legislative initiatives on Supported Decision-Making. Participate in coalition meetings and meetings with advocacy partners. Research and draft national technical assistance materials. Experience in any of the following areas: civil rights, disability, healthcare policy, social justice advocacy, and legislation. Excellent writing and legal research skills. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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