Summer Legal Intern
Alliance for Justice
internship
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $8,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Attend BA trainings to learn nonprofit law and public presentation skills.
- Support trainers as needed (e.g. answer substantive questions, tech and logistic support, etc.).
- Research, draft, and respond to technical assistance questions under the supervision of BA attorneys.
- Monitor federal, state, and local legislation that affects nonprofit advocacy or issues that impact the progressive nonprofit sector.
- Track developments in nonprofit advocacy and write blog posts or articles on the topic.
- Attend training preparation calls, partnership meetings, and/or community convenings.
- Conduct research and analysis related to a broad array of public interest law and/or progressive issues.
- Research and conduct outreach to new audiences or nonprofits primarily working in AFJ’s priority issue areas.
- Work with AFJ’s Communications and Development teams to draft press releases, blog posts, web and social media content.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements
- Current law student
- Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills
- Ability to analyze and clearly explain legal concepts plainly
- An interest in public policy and/or working with nonprofit organizations
- An interest in nonprofit advocacy law (lobbying, campaign finance, etc.)
- A demonstrated commitment to the public interest
- Applicant must be able to work 40 hours per week
Benefits
- Paid summer associate positions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchwritingpublic presentationanalysistechnical assistance
Soft Skills
oral communicationability to explain legal conceptscommitment to public interest
Certifications
law student