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Contract, Part-time

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POSITION: Intern at Citizen Advocacy Center

SALARY: Unpaid/Cooperative to secure outside funding or school credit

LOCATION: Elmhurst, Illinois

ORGANIZATION: Citizen Advocacy Center

DEPARTMENT: Legal

EXPERIENCE: Law school, college, or high school students

POSITION SUMMARY

The Citizen Advocacy Center is seeking interns to join their team for the summer. As a non-profit organization dedicated to building democracy, the CAC offers a unique opportunity for interns to learn about and contribute to citizen-initiated community engagement with government. Interns will gain valuable skills in legal advocacy, community organizing, public policy analysis, media outreach, civic education, and litigation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct legal research and analyze state statutes and local codes
- Gather and document facts
- Assist with making requests for government information
- Conduct interviews
- Coordinate press and public releases
- Collaborate with attorneys on ongoing cases and projects

REQUIREMENTS

- Law school, college, or high school students
- Strong interest in government and civic engagement
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask

PERKS

- Hands-on experience in a non-profit legal setting
- Opportunity to learn about and contribute to citizen-initiated community engagement with government
- Exposure to various areas of law and legal processes
- Flexible schedule and accommodating work environment

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Jack Bentley, Executive Director and Community Lawyer at . The deadline for summer legal internship applications is March 1st.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Citizen Advocacy Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and does not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military discharge status, or disability. This includes actions or language that create a hostile or offensive working environment for individuals of a particular sex, race, or protected class.

CONCLUSION

If you are a law school, college, or high school student interested in government and civic engagement, an internship at the Citizen Advocacy Center is the perfect opportunity for you. As a summer intern, you will gain valuable skills in legal advocacy, community organizing, public policy analysis, media outreach, civic education, and litigation. Apply now to join a dedicated team of professionals and contribute to building democracy in the 21st century.

Legal Research, Documenting Facts, Requesting Government Information, Conducting Interviews, Coordinating Press Releases

Law school, college, or high school

Email a cover letter and resume to Jack Bentley, Executive Director and Community Lawyer, at .

Qualification and Experience Law School Student, College Student, or High School Student

Legal