Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Law Student

Max 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research in emerging areas of law.
- Develop arguments for active cases.
- Prepare various litigation documents for active cases.
- Review university policies and legislative proposals.
- Assist the Campus Rights Advocacy department in defending free speech and due process on college and university campuses.
- Investigate potential violations of expressive rights and due process.
- Conduct legal research and review advocacy letters.
- Draft public-facing commentary on topical free speech issues.
- Perform some administrative responsibilities.
- Attend voluntary learning sessions to deepen understanding of substantive First Amendment law.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be rising 2Ls (second-year law students) and 3Ls (third-year law students) with excellent academic credentials.
- Candidates should have 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 clerkship is a 15-week, course-credited, in-semester program.
- The position is part-time and is designed for law students seeking hands-on experience in a nonpartisan, civil liberties organization.
- Legal Clerks have the opportunity to work in the organization's Philadelphia office, . office, or remotely.
- The application for the 2025 fall-semester clerkship is open from May 9 to July 11, with clerkships awarded on a rolling basis.
- The organization accepts applications from candidates across the United States.

May 12, 2025
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