Internships

Full-time

No

Job Title
Internships

Company
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Experience
No Experience Required

Salary
Unpaid

# Internships with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities for aspiring attorneys and advocates committed to social justice and public interest. Students have the opportunity to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers.

## Qualifications

CRLA seeks interns who are passionate about their mission and vision and have experience in researching state and federal issues. The following skills are particularly advantageous for a CRLA intern:

- Bilingual (English & Spanish) fluency preferred for Migrant Offices
- 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. Flexible start and end dates are available. This is generally an unpaid position, so 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
- Rural Housing

Additionally, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.

## How to Apply

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

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

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.

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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