| Job Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | ACLU – Internships |
| Post Name | Racial & Economic Justice Program Internship |
| Employment Type | Internship |
| Job Location | Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco, or Remote |
| Expected CTC | Not specified |
| Vacancy | Not specified |
| Starting Date of Online Application | Applications accepted beginning on or around August 22 |
| Last Date of Online Application | Open until filled |
Job Summary:
The ACLU of Northern California’s Legal-Policy Department invites law and graduate students to apply for the Racial & Economic Justice Program Internship. Students will engage in legal and policy work to advance program goals, including education equity, housing and homelessness, Indigenous justice, and assets and income.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting legal and factual research
- Drafting legal memoranda, court documents, advocacy letters, analyses, and articles
- Attending appellate and trial court arguments, case management meetings, and depositions when possible
- Investigating facts and possible legal claims arising from intakes received via the Civil Liberties Hotline
- Participating in monthly program meetings to discuss litigation and policy strategies
Experience & Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in law school or a graduate program in Public Policy, Political Science, Journalism, or a related field
- Strong interest in issues related to Racial & Economic Justice
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, Tribes, and/or Native-led organizations or movements for the Indigenous Justice Policy Internship
Internship Overview:
- Location: Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco, or Remote
- Time Commitment: Full- or part-time with a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Duration: Semester system: 12-14 weeks; Quarter system: shorter quarter-long internships
- Credit: School year interns must earn academic credit
Application Process:
- Application Components: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of references
- Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled
About the ACLU:
The ACLU of Northern California promotes policy change and pursues impact litigation to defend and expand civil liberties and civil rights. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The ACLU provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
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