Internship Opportunities with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Job Title: Intern
Experience: Open to all individuals pursuing social justice and public interest in rural areas
Salary: Non-paid position, intern expected to provide own funding
Overview:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (CRLA) offers diverse and exciting internship opportunities for future attorneys and advocates committed to social justice and public interest. As an intern, you will have the chance to enhance your legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers. You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as client intake, case development, representation in administrative hearings, litigation, and research and writing.
CRLA's areas of practice include Education, Employment and Labor, Housing, Leadership Development, and Rural Housing. They also have special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities, including Indigenous populations, LGBTQ+ populations, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) fluency preferred for Migrant Offices
- Passion for CRLA's mission and vision
- Experience in researching state and federal issues
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable working with diverse employee and client populations
- Community service experience
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Internship Conditions:
- Full or part-time internships available for university credit (specific availability may differ per office and subject area)
- Flexible start and end dates
- Non-paid position, intern expected to provide own funding
Application Process:
To apply for an internship with CRLA, submit your resume, cover letter, and optional writing sample. In your cover letter, please indicate your desired office/location and requested internship timing. You may also include a statement about how your unique background and experiences will contribute to the diversity and cultural vitality of CRLA's staff and legal services practice.
If you have already spoken to an advocate about an opportunity, please include their name in the "Referred by" section and your information will be sent directly to them. Click here to submit your internship application materials.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all participants who are interested in contributing to the community and learning more about rural legal services. They 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.
