Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Law Student

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Fall 2025 Legal Clerkship

Job Responsibilities
Legal Clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks designed to provide practical legal experience in the field of civil liberties. The responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research in emerging areas of law.
- Developing arguments for active cases.
- Preparing various litigation documents for active cases.
- Reviewing university policies and legislative proposals.
- Drafting and editing policy analysis and recommendations for college administrators.
- Researching emerging issues affecting regulations on expression.
- Providing input on best practices for building a better foundation for campus speech through college policies and programs.

The Legal Clerks will work within specific teams, such as the Policy Reform team, where they will focus on improving written regulations concerning student and faculty expression at colleges. This involves close collaboration with organization attorneys and contributing to ongoing cases and policy development.

Education and Experience Information
The organization seeks candidates who are law students, specifically rising 2Ls and 3Ls, with excellent academic credentials. A demonstrated passion for civil liberties and public interest litigation is crucial for applicants. The clerkship is designed to provide hands-on experience, making it ideal for students looking to enhance their legal education with practical experience.

Salary Information
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Fall 2025 Legal Clerkship. However, it is noted that the position is part-time and course-credited, indicating that compensation may be in the form of academic credit rather than a traditional salary.

Additional Information
The Legal Clerkship is a 15-week, course-credited, in-semester program that allows for part-time work with the organization, either in-person at the Philadelphia or . offices or remotely. The application period for the 2025 fall-semester clerkship is from May 9 to July 11, with clerkships awarded on a rolling basis. The program offers law students a unique opportunity to work closely with a dynamic, nonpartisan civil liberties organization, gaining valuable insights and experience in the field.