Public Interest
Washington, DC
Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC
Law Student
Max 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: Legal Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
Legal Clerks at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks that provide them with hands-on experience in the field of civil liberties and public interest litigation. Their responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research in emerging areas of law.
- Developing arguments for active cases.
- Preparing various litigation documents for ongoing cases.
- Reviewing university policies and legislative proposals.
- Working with different teams within the organization, such as the Legislative & Policy department, which involves:
- Conducting legal research on public policy issues affecting expressive rights.
- Drafting internal bill analyses and public commentary.
- Monitoring legislative developments.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates interested in the Legal Clerkship must meet the following educational and experience criteria:
- Be rising second-year (2L) or third-year (3L) law students with excellent academic credentials.
- Demonstrate a passion for civil liberties and public interest litigation.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Clerkship position.
Additional Information:
The Legal Clerkship offered by the organization is a 15-week, course-credited, in-semester opportunity designed for law students. It is a part-time position available during the academic year, allowing clerks to work with attorneys in a dynamic, nonpartisan environment. Legal Clerks can choose to work in the organization's Philadelphia office, . office, or remotely. The application period for the 2025 fall semester clerkship is open from May 9 to July 11, with clerkships awarded on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted from candidates across the United States.
May 12, 2025
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