Internships

Full-time

No

Job Title
Legal Internship

Organization
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Department
N/A

Salary
Non-paid

Experience
Students pursuing social justice and public interest in rural areas.

# Legal Internship at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is offering current students (law students and all undergraduates) internship opportunities throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity for future attorneys and advocates committed to social justice or public interest to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers.

## Qualifications

CRLA is 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

CRLA offers full or part-time internships for university credit (availability may differ per office and subject area). Flexible start and end dates are available. This position is generally non-paid, so legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

## Areas of Practice

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.

## To Apply

CRLA invites applicants to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (optional). The cover letter should include the desired office/location as well as requested internship timing. At your discretion, you may include a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of their 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.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. welcomes all participants who are interested in contributing to the community and learning more about rural legal services. They 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.

## Job Description

Job Number: 0

Job Title: Legal Internship

Organization: California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Department: N/A

Salary: Non-paid

Experience: Students pursuing social justice and public interest in rural areas.

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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