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Legal Internships (Fall)
Interns will be assigned to 1 of 3 programs: Democracy. Interns assist with policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives. Activities 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. The Center is a non-partisan public policy and law institute focusing on fundamental issues of democracy and justice. It brings impact litigation, advises lawmakers on constitutionality of bills, drafts legislation and regulations, and produces public education materials. It maintains 3 programs. The Democracy Program involves election administration, voting technology, voter registration, expanding franchise, redistricting, campaign finance reform and judicial selection. Justice Program deals with habeas corpus, abuse of executive power, access to counsel, and rights of prisoners and ex-prisoners. Liberty and National Security Program addresses preservation of constitutional values in the post-9/11 world, including government intelligence gathering practices and government secrecy. Should have excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility; and passion for Center’s issues.
Deadline: July 14, 2017.

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