Internships

Full-time

No

Job Title
Internships

Experience
N/A

Salary
Non-paid

Organization
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Department
N/A

## Internships with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities for current students (law students and all undergraduates) throughout the year. Interns will have the ability to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers. 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.

## Internship Conditions

- Full or Part-Time internships are available for University credit (specific availability may differ per office and subject area).
- Flexible start and end dates are available.
- This position is generally a non-paid position, thus legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

## How to Apply

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. Click here to submit your Internship application materials.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. 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.

## Overview

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is committed to social justice and public interest in rural areas, and provides a unique opportunity for current students (law students and all undergraduates) to gain valuable experience and enhance their legal training. With a mission to support vulnerable rural communities, CRLA offers internships throughout the year in areas such as Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. Internships are generally non-paid positions, and legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

## Qualifications

We are looking for individuals with a passion for CRLA’s mission and vision who possess the following skills:

- Bilingual (English & Spanish) Fluent preferred for Migrant Offices.
- 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.

## Internship Conditions

- Full or Part-Time internships are available for University credit (specific availability may differ per office and subject area).
- Flexible start and end dates are available.
- This position is generally a non-paid position, thus legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

## How to Apply

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. Click here to submit your Internship application materials.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. 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,

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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