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Internships/Clerkships
The following entries contain information about clerkships, internships or fellowships available to students or graduates:
VOTING RIGHTS INTERN, LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a private nonprofit, nonpartisan civil rights legal organization, is seeking to fill an unpaid intern position in its Voting Rights Project with a creative, bright, down to earth, and hardworking college student. The intern will primarily work with National Campaign for Fair Elections (NCFFE) staff. NCFFE - a program of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law' s Voting Rights Project - is leading the effort to develop a sustainable election reform movement. The campaign coordinates a comprehensive strategy of litigation, legislative advocacy, coalition building, communications and citizen education to ensure every eligible American citizen has the opportunity to cast a meaningful ballot. The intern will assist with our ambitious election reform agenda and on the Election Protection Program - the nation' s largest, non-partisan voter protection program. Primary responsibilities include research, assisting the project with organizing volunteers, providing support for coalition building, light administrative work, and other organizing tasks as assigned. This internship will provide an exciting opportunity for students to gain campaign organizing and legal experience. Ideal candidates will be able to commit at least 20 hours a week for the summer, be hardworking and willing to do some grunt work, knowing that they will be working for an exciting campaign that does great work in protecting the voting rights of Americans across the country. Prior experience volunteering or interning with a political campaign or non-profit preferred, but not required. Email or mail a cover letter and resume to: Whitney Norton at or Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, 1401 New York Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005-2124. They will review applications upon their receipt.
STATE DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
The window to apply for Spring 2009 Internships for the US Department of State closes on July 1st. For more information, please go to following link:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71785318& AVSDM=2008%2D05%2D14+00%3A03%3A01& Logo=0& jbf521=GS& jbf513=REE**& jbf574=ST00& FedEmp=N& sort=rv& vw=d& brd=3877& ss=0& FedPub=Y& SUBMIT1.x=94& SUBMIT1.y=14& caller=/a9st00.asp
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR FOUNDATION (HNBF)
Along with gaining hands-on experience interning with a Washington, DC charitable institution, this position provides students with the opportunity to network with top U.S. attorneys in diverse legal settings. The goal of this internship is to increase participation in foundation and non-profit settings by giving students exposure to the operation and growth of a not for profit educational organization in a dynamic and changing legal environment. Internships are not compensated; however, the Executive Director of the HNBF can coordinate with your college or university if the college or university is willing and approves course credit for this type of community service voluntary work. A commitment of one semester is preferred. PLEASE send resume and cover letter to: Magda M. Herrera, Esq., Executive Director Hispanic National Bar Foundation 1900 K St. NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20006
Human Rights Watch (HRW)-Fellowships in International Human Rights. Human Rights Watch awards five fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines. Fellows work full-time for one year with one or more divisions of Human Rights Watch, in New York City or Washington, DC, monitoring human rights developments in various countries, conducting on-site investigations, drafting reports on human rights conditions, and engaging in advocacy aimed at publicizing, and curtailing human rights violations. Various fellowships have different eligibility criteria. Fellows receive a salary of $40,000, plus benefits. For information or to apply, contact: RW Fellowships in International Human Rights / 50 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor / New York, NY 10118-3299 / el: (212) 290-4700 x312 / Fax: (212) 736-1300 / e-mail: / Website: http://www.hrw.org/about/info/fellows.html
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-Legal Honors Intern Program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Legal Honors Intern Program for graduating law students, graduate law students, and judicial law clerks serves as the department's only recruitment program for new attorneys. Approximately six to twelve one-year legal internships are available annually in the headquarters office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC and in field offices. The program is highly competitive and candidates are selected on the basis of merit. The program provides a salary of $46,469 and benefits. Contact: Legal Honors Intern Program / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development / Office of General Counsel, Room 10245 / 451 7th Street, SW / Washington, DC 20410 / Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/jobs/internship.cfm
Women's Research and Education Institute (WREI)-Congressional Fellowship on Women and Public Policy. The Women's Research and Education Institute awards annual fellowships to a select number of graduate students with a proven commitment to equity for women. WREI fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to August as congressional legislative aides in Washington, DC. Fellows receive stipends for tuition and living expenses. The fellowship program is designed to encourage (1) more effective participation of women in the formulation of policy options, (2) better understanding of how policies affect women and men differently, and (3) greater appreciation of the fact that issues often defined as "women's issues" are really of equal importance to men. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic competence and their demonstrated interest in the public policy process. They are expected to be articulate, adaptable and have strong writing skills. Only students who are curently in, or have recently completed a Master's or doctoral program at an accredited institution in the U.S. or are eligible. Contact: Ms. Susan Scalan / Fellowship Director / Congressional Fellowship Program Women's Research and Education Institute / 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 350 / Washington, DC 20006 / Tel: (202) 628-0444 / Fax: (202) 628-0458 / Web site: http://www.wrei.org
National Puerto Rican Coalition, Inc. (NPRC)/Altria-Public Policy Fellowship. The National Puerto Rican Coalition works to analyze and influence federal policies that affect Puerto Ricans living on the US mainland and on the island. Each year, NPRC seeks recent college graduates (no more than one full year out of college) as candidates for a fulltime, one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, DC. The fellow will learn how to monitor federal legislation, identify targets of opportunity to influence the legislative process, and how to involve grassroots organizations in affecting federal policies on issues of concern to Puerto Ricans. The fellow receives a salary of $25,000, and health, life, and disability insurance. Contact: Ms. Jennie Torres-Lewis, Vice President of Public Policy and Research, National Puerto Rican Coalition / 1901 L Street, NW, Suite 802 / Washington, DC 20006 / Tel: (202) 223-3915 / Fax: (202) 429-2233 / E-mail: / web site: http://www.bateylink.org
Peace Action Education Fund-Freeman Fellowship. The Freeman Fellowship, a thirteen-month fellowship in Washington, DC, targets young people in college or recent graduates interested in promoting campus activism for peace, disarmament, and economic justice. The program enables a young activist to develop the hands-on organizing skills, experience in creating resources and campaigns, decision-making ability, and contracts useful for a career in the peace and social change movement. The Freeman Fellow coordinates the Student Peace Action Network, providing firsthand experience in bridging the gap between academic learning and direct organizing for peace with justice. The fellow receives a monthly stipend of $1,500 and health insurance. Contact: Freeman Fellowship Peace Action Education Fund / 819 H Street, NW, Suite 425 / Washington, DC 20006-3603 / Tel: (202) 862-9740 x3004 / Fax: (202) 862-9762 / E-mail: / web site: http://www.webcom.com/peaceact/span/fellowship.html
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