Internships

Full-time

No

Job Title
Legal Internship

Organization
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Location
Various Locations

Experience
No experience necessary

Salary
Non-paid position


California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is a nonprofit organization committed to social justice and public interest that offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities to current students. Interns will have the chance to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers.

CRLA offers full or part-time internships for university credit in the following areas of practice:

* Education
* Employment and Labor
* Housing
* Leadership Development
* Rural Housing

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

## Qualifications

CRLA is looking for individuals who are passionate about social justice and public interest in rural areas. The following skills are particularly advantageous for a CRLA intern:

* Bilingual (English & Spanish) fluency 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

* Full or Part-Time internships are available for University credit (specific availability may differ per office and subject area).
* Flexible start and end dates are available.
* This position is generally a non-paid position, thus legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

## How to Apply

CRLA is accepting applications from individuals interested in contributing to the community and learning more about rural legal services. Applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and writing sample (optional) to the organization. The cover letter should include the desired office/location and requested internship timing. Additionally, applicants may include a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of CRLA’s staff and legal services practice.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

## Summary

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is a nonprofit organization committed to social justice and public interest. The organization offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities to current students. Interns will have the chance to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers.

CRLA offers full or part-time internships for university credit in areas such as Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. In addition, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities, including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.

Qualified candidates should possess bilingual (English & Spanish) fluency (preferred for Migrant Offices), experience in researching state and federal issues, demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written documents, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and ability to work comfortably in diverse employee and client populations. The position is generally a non-paid position, thus legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

CRLA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

## Job Description

**Job Title:** Legal Internship

**Organization:** California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

**Location:** Various Locations

**Experience:** No experience necessary

**Salary:** Non-paid position

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is a nonprofit organization committed to social justice and public interest that offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities to current students. Interns will have the chance to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers. CRLA offers full or part-time internships for university credit in the following areas of practice: Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. In addition, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities, including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.

Applicants should possess bilingual (English & Spanish) fluency (preferred for Migrant Offices), experience in researching state and federal issues, demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written documents, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and ability to work comfortably in diverse employee and client populations. This position is generally a non-paid position, thus legal interns are expected to provide funding to support themselves during the duration of the internship.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

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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