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
legal researchwritingpublic presentationanalysistechnical assistance
Soft skills
oral communicationability to explain legal conceptscommitment to public interest
Certifications
law student