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: Spring Law Clerk - Bay Area Regional Office

Job Responsibilities:
The Spring Law Clerk at the organization will be engaged in various tasks that provide a comprehensive understanding of disability rights law. Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing clients and consumers to gather pertinent information.
- Providing guidance on self-advocacy to clients.
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Analyzing and writing on legislative matters.
- Representing clients at mediation and administrative hearings involving school districts, universities, regional centers, Social Security, and other entities.
- Assisting individuals with psychiatric disabilities who are incarcerated in psychiatric institutions, ensuring the enforcement of their federal, state, constitutional, and statutory rights.
- Helping clients file discrimination charges with the . Office of Civil Rights for the Department of Education, . Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the . Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Participating in investigations of serious, systemic, and potentially life-threatening abuse and neglect in state and private facilities serving individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.
- Conducting legal trainings and engaging in multicultural outreach efforts.

Education and Experience Information:
This position is open to students who have completed their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of law school. The organization offers a challenging and rewarding experience for law interns, providing them with the opportunity to gain practical skills and insights into the field of disability rights law.

Salary Information:
The position offers a limited number of paid opportunities, with a preference for work-study and clinical students. Additionally, attorneys at the organization are prepared to assist students in developing grant proposals to secure funding for their positions. The summer law student internships typically span 10 weeks, beginning the first business day in June, with a work schedule of hours per week.

Note: The text does not provide specific salary figures or detailed compensation information.