Law Student - Public Interest in Los Angeles, CA

Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Los Angeles, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Fall 2025 Legal Internship

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct client intake interviews, ensuring clear communication and understanding of client needs.
- Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda, contributing to ongoing cases and legal strategies.
- Attend depositions and court hearings, providing support and gaining firsthand experience in legal proceedings.
- Assess legislation and public policy initiatives, evaluating their impact on Latino civil rights.
- Provide litigation support to regional counsel and staff attorneys, assisting in various stages of legal processes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Interested applicants should be enrolled in a law school program, as the opportunity is geared towards law students.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply for public interest fellowships or work-study funds through their law school, as compensation is generally not available.

Salary Information:
- Compensation for the internship is generally not available. Applicants are advised to seek public interest fellowships or work-study funds through their respective law schools.

Additional Information:
- The internship is offered across various locations: Los Angeles, Chicago, San Antonio, Sacramento, and Washington DC.
- The internship duration varies by term: Fall/Winter/Spring internships last for one semester/quarter at 15 hours per week, while Summer internships are 10 weeks long at 40 hours per week.
- Applications must include a cover letter, résumé, and a 3 to 5-page writing sample, submitted via email.
- Applicants must specify their preferred location and term in the email subject line.
- Internships are filled on a rolling basis, with a deadline for summer applicants on March 1, 2025. Early applications receive first consideration.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Legal Terminology and Important Requirements:
- Applicants must submit a complete application package for each office they wish to be considered for. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- The organization focuses on civil rights in areas such as education, employment, immigrants’ rights, political access, and public resources equity.
- The internship provides an opportunity to engage in advocacy, community education, and litigation, supporting the organization's mission to protect and promote Latino civil rights.