Law Student - Public Interest in Los Angeles, CA

Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Los Angeles, CA

Law Student

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Civil Rights Litigation Program: Summer Law Clerks - Join our team!

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk
Experience: Some experience with disability rights issues
Salary: Volunteer position, grants and other funding encouraged

Substantive Areas of Work:

- Access to education
- Transportation
- Public accommodation
- Health care

Responsibilities:

- Assist DRLC attorneys with investigation, research, and drafting in current and prospective cases
- Gain hands-on experience in all areas of disability discrimination
- Work closely with attorneys to support the mission of DRLC
- Develop a deeper understanding of the disability rights movement

Qualifications:

- Current law student
- Familiarity with disability rights issues
- Commitment to public interest law
- Individuals with disabilities and other marginalized groups are encouraged to apply

Application Process:

- Submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of three references to Ms. Corrigan Lewis, DRLC Senior Staff Attorney, at ****
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled

Join our team as a Summer Law Clerk with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.! Gain valuable experience in civil rights litigation and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

H1: Civil Rights Litigation Program: Summer Law Clerks - Join Our Team with DRLC
H2: Assist with Investigation, Research, and Drafting in Disability Discrimination Cases

The DRLC is seeking law students with a passion for social justice and a commitment to public interest law to join our team as Summer Law Clerks. In this volunteer position, you will have the opportunity to work closely with DRLC attorneys on current and prospective cases in all areas of disability discrimination, including access to education, transportation, public accommodation, and health care.

Responsibilities:

- Assist DRLC attorneys with investigation, research, and drafting in current and prospective cases
- Gain hands-on experience in all areas of disability discrimination
- Work closely with attorneys to support the mission of DRLC
- Develop a deeper understanding of the disability rights movement

Qualifications:

- Current law student
- Familiarity with disability rights issues
- Commitment to public interest law
- Individuals with disabilities and other marginalized groups are encouraged to apply

Salary:

This is a volunteer position, but we strongly encourage summer law clerks to seek grants and other sources of funding. We believe in supporting our team members in their pursuit of social justice and will provide resources and assistance in securing funding for this position.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of three references to Ms. Corrigan Lewis, DRLC Senior Staff Attorney, at ****. We accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Join our team at DRLC and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through civil rights litigation. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalized groups. Apply now and be a part of our mission to promote and protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.