Legal Intern
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ACLU - InternshipsLegal
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.Part-TimeEntry
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office
Requirements
- Currently matriculated law student
- Second or third year law school student pursuing a J.D. degree
- Completed at least one year of law school before internship commences
- Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated interest in the rights of incarcerated people
- Commitment to civil rights
- Outstanding legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
- Researching and drafting legal memorandum and briefing regarding the rights of incarcerated people
- Gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing current information related to prison, jail, and detention center conditions
- Researching and drafting prospects for new litigation and/or campaign advocacy
- Assisting with the drafting, production, and distribution of advocacy and public education materials
- Providing other litigation and advocacy support to supervising attorneys
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