Fall 2019 Legal Internship

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Fall 2019 Legal Internship
The Intern will work alongside staff in office on the firm’s policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives. Will assist with a variety of activities, including conducting legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents; drafting communications to legislators; assisting with writing comments to federal agencies; attending coalition meetings; drafting posts for the firm blog; and more. Undertake legal and legislative research; attend congressional briefings and hearings; and contribute to the advocacy goals of the Washington office, which includes opportunities to participate in coalition engagement, attend lobbying meetings, and assist with policy communications. Entail a research and advocacy focus on issues within the scope of the firm’s justice and democracy work. Activities may include legal and policy analysis; legislative drafting at federal, state, and local levels; administrative and legislative advocacy; public education and scholarship; and litigation in trial and appellate courts. Must have excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility; and a passion for issues. The following internships are for current students pursuing JD degrees at U.S. law schools.

Note: This internship starts at the end of May and lasts for approximately 10 weeks.

Deadline: July 15, 2019

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