SUMMER LAW STUDENTS

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The deadline for applications for summer positions is March 15, 2021. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.


Organization: Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP)
Position: Summer Internship/Externship
Experience: Law student
Salary: Unpaid (but encourages seeking outside funding)
Location: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lewisburg

PILP, a non-profit organization, is seeking law students for semester externships and summer internships in their Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices. The organization's mission is to provide civil legal services to indigent institutionalized persons in Pennsylvania, with a focus on equal access to justice.

The organization engages in direct representation, legislative and administrative advocacy, and provides incarcerated persons with legal resources and referrals. Their litigation primarily takes place in federal courts and involves cases related to physical and sexual assault, disability and transgender rights, freedom of religion, and other conditions of confinement. PILP is currently involved in several class actions, including mental health care, unconstitutional conditions, and solitary confinement.

Position Description:

- Semester externships are part-time and can be tailored to meet law school requirements.
- Summer internships are full-time, typically for a minimum of ten weeks.
- Duties include legal research and writing, reviewing intake letters, case development and investigation, and assisting with discovery.
- Interns and externs are supervised by attorneys and have the opportunity to attend client meetings, depositions, and court proceedings.

Application Process:

- Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and current academic transcript.
- PILP has been an approved site for credit-based externships at various law schools.
- The organization encourages students to seek outside funding through work-study, fellowships, or other programs.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the deadline for summer positions is March 15, 2021.

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PILP, a non-profit organization, is offering summer internships and semester externships for law students at their Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices. The organization's focus is on providing civil legal services to indigent institutionalized persons in Pennsylvania and advocating for equal access to justice. This is a valuable opportunity for law students to gain experience in social justice litigation and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

The organization takes on a variety of cases, including physical and sexual assault, disability and transgender rights, and unconstitutional conditions of confinement. They are currently involved in several class actions, highlighting the impact of their work. As an intern or extern, students will have the chance to engage in meaningful work, such as legal research and writing, case development, and attending court proceedings.

To apply, interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and academic transcript. PILP has previously been an approved site for credit-based externships at various law schools, and students are encouraged to seek outside funding for the unpaid positions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of March 15, 2021, for summer positions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to PILP's important mission. Apply now!

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Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intake Letters, Case Development, Investigation, Discovery, Supervision, Client Meetings, Depositions, Court Appearances

Law degree (JD or LLM)

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and current academic transcript to Matthew A. Feldman at (Philadelphia) or Alexandra Morgan-Kurtz at (Pittsburgh). Applicants willing to work in either office should submit their materials in a single email to both offices and note any preference in office. Remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements will be considered.

Qualification and Experience Law Student

Legal