SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project, NY

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1 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project, NY the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Reproductive Freedom Project of the ACLU s National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Summer of The ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project s (RFP) mission is to secure a world that respects and supports everyone s right to form intimate relationships and to decide whether and when to have a child. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the Project strives to ensure that the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by some become the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by all. In particular, RFP works to ensure access to abortion services, comprehensive sex education, and affordable contraception, and to protect the rights of marginalized women to continue their pregnancies. The ACLU is particularly committed to ensuring that individuals reproductive rights are not compromised because of their race, youth, or economic status, and believes that reproductive rights work must be informed by broader racial and social justice considerations. For more than three decades, RFP has participated in nearly every critical reproductive rights case before the Supreme Court. It has also participated in significant cases in federal and state courts too numerous to count, including challenges to intrusive counseling laws; laws that defund organizations because they provide or refer for abortion; bans on abortion procedures; laws that restrict teens access to abortion; and restrictions on insurance coverage of abortion. The ACLU is also the nation s leading expert on the intersection between reproductive rights and the religion and free speech clauses of the First Amendment. The Reproductive Freedom Project is unique among reproductive rights organizations in that it works with the ACLU s nationwide network of affiliates and other attorneys in the organization who specialize in other civil liberties areas, including free speech, race and poverty issues, and lesbian and gay rights. In addition, the Reproductive Freedom Project is part of the ACLU s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU s work on reproductive rights, women s rights, LGBT issues, and freedom of religion and belief. INTERNSHIP The Project is offering Summer Legal Interns the opportunity to work on a variety of litigation projects. The summer legal internship requires a week commitment and is full-time. Students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship.

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Summer legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Reproductive Freedom Project team. Interns will assist in all aspects of litigation, and will gain experience by working on the following: Conducting legal and policy research. Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs. Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. Supporting research and drafting of materials for public education. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS This legal internship is open to law students who possess the following: Excellent research, writing and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including internet research. The initiative to see projects through to completion. Demonstrated interest in social justice and legal issues. A strong interest and commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of three references, an official or unofficial transcript, and a legal writing sample, preferably 10 pages or less to hrjobsrfp@aclu.org. It is imperative that you reference [RFP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] in the subject line. This address is specific to Reproductive Freedom Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Law Student Intern Program RE: [RFP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] American Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street, 18 th Floor New York, NY Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply by December 15, Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

3 SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Equality Center Disability Rights Unit of the ACLU s National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for the 2014 Summer Legal Internships. The ACLU has a long history of defending the rights of people with disabilities. It played a major role in securing passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ACLU has battled discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and stood up for the voting rights of persons with disabilities in the ongoing debate over electoral reform. It has fought to obtain adequate health care and access to services for prisoners with disabilities across the country. The ACLU also established the right to treatment for persons with mental illness who are involuntarily committed. INTERNSHIP Our summer legal internships require a week commitment and are full-time. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Our legal internship program is designed to provide legal interns with the opportunity to learn about public interest law, with a disability rights focus. Interns will work closely with the Equality Center Disability Counsel. Legal interns will gain experience by: Providing legal research, analysis, and writing. Conducting Internet and other factual research and collaborate with staff in preparing background memoranda on selected policy issues. Collecting and analyzing statistical and social science data for use in litigation and policy presentations. Supporting outreach to disability organizations. Supporting the development and maintenance of website materials and other public information outlets. Working on special projects and other duties as assigned. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students, who are currently enrolled in law school, have completed their first year, and who possess the following: Excellent research, writing and communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Internet research. Ability to work independently.

4 Experience with disability rights law, legislative lobbying, and personal experience with disability preferred. Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, a writing sample (less than five pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to hrjobsce@aclu.org - It is imperative that you reference [2014 Summer Legal Internship-Equality Center/NABA] in subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This address is specific to Equality Center Disability Rights Unit postings. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. American Civil Liberties Union RE: [2014 Summer Legal Internship-Equality Center/NABA] 125 Broad Street, 18 th Floor New York, NY Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. Students are encouraged to apply soon. SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Equality Center Disability Rights Unit of the ACLU s National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for the 2014 Spring Legal Internships. The ACLU has a long history of defending the rights of people with disabilities. It played a major role in securing passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ACLU has battled discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and stood up for the voting rights of persons with disabilities in the ongoing debate over electoral reform. It has fought to obtain adequate health care and access to services for prisoners with disabilities across the country. The ACLU also established the right to treatment for persons with mental illness who are involuntarily committed. INTERNSHIP

5 Our Spring legal internships require a 10 to 16 week commitment. The internships may be full-time or part-time, with weekly hours negotiable. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Our legal internship program is designed to provide legal interns with the opportunity to learn about public interest law, with a disability rights focus. Interns will work closely with the Equality Center Disability Counsel. Legal interns will gain experience by: Providing legal research, analysis, and writing. Conducting Internet and other factual research and collaborate with staff in preparing background memoranda on selected policy issues. Collecting and analyzing statistical and social science data for use in litigation and policy presentations. Supporting outreach to disability organizations. Supporting the development and maintenance of websites materials and other public information outlets. Working on special projects and other duties as assigned. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in law school, have completed their first year, and who possess the following: Excellent research, writing and communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Internet research. Ability to work independently. Experience with disability rights law, legislative lobbying, and personal experience with disability preferred. Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, a writing sample (less than five pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to hrjobsce@aclu.org. - It is imperative that you reference [2014 Spring Legal Internship-Equality Center/NABA] in the subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This address is specific to the Equality Center Disability Rights Unit postings. In order to ensure that your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of your application materials. American Civil Liberties Union RE: [2014 Spring Legal Internship-Equality Center/NABA] 125 Broad Street, 18 th Floor New York, NY Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. Students are encouraged to apply soon.

6 SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project, New York the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and AIDS Project of the ACLU s National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Spring of Founded in 1986, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) & AIDS Project is a division of the national office of the ACLU. It is part of the ACLU s Center for Liberty, which encompasses the ACLU s work on women s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, and freedom of religion and belief. The Center for Liberty is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The goal of the Project is the creation of a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and people with HIV enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of belief, expression and association. This means an America where there is the ability to live open and honest lives without fear of discrimination or abuse, respect for our identities, relationships and families, and fair treatment in employment, schools, health care, housing and public places and programs. The Project brings impact lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the country cases designed to have a significant effect on the lives of LGBT people and those with HIV/AIDS. The Project s legal strategies are built on the idea that fighting for civil rights means not only persuading judges but also ultimately changing the way people think. As the Project litigates for change, it implements targeted media, online and outreach campaigns to change public attitudes through education and to give people on the frontlines the tools they need to act. As a part of the ACLU, the Project is in a unique position to work for equality. The ACLU s national network of affiliates broadens the Project s reach into every locality and into the federal government. Today, the ACLU brings more LGBT cases and advocacy initiatives than any other national civil rights organization. The Project strives to ensure that the racial and economic diversity of the LGBT community is reflected in its work and continues to explore ways to make its efforts more sensitive to the needs of people of color and people who are economically disadvantaged. The Project s work as part of the broad civil liberties agenda of the ACLU exemplifies the notion that the LGBT community and the

7 community of those living with HIV/AIDS must work in concert with other social change movements in order to achieve a just society for all. INTERNSHIP The Spring 2014 legal internship offers Legal Interns the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The Internship requires a week commitment and is part-time (1-2 days per week). Because this is an unpaid internship, students are highly encouraged to seek support for Public Interest Fellowship stipends. Arrangements can also be made with the student s law school for work/study stipends or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the LGBT and AIDS Project team. Interns will gain experience by: Conducting factual and legal research. Drafting of pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents. Researching and drafting materials for public education. Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS This legal internship is open to first and second year law students who possess the following: Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. The initiative to see projects through to completion. The ability to work with a wide range of people. Familiarity with civil rights and civil liberties issues affecting LGBT people and those living with HIV/AIDS is desirable; commitment to these issues is essential Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of three references, and a legal writing sample to hrjobslgbtinternship@aclu.org It is imperative that you reference [LGBTA-Spring 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant address. This address is specific to the LGBT & AIDS Project postings. In order to ensure that your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of your application materials. Law Student Intern Program American Civil Liberties Union Foundation RE: [LGBTA-Spring 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

8 2014 Summer Legal Internship Opportunity NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION Immigrants Rights Project New York and California Offices the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Immigrants Rights Project seeks full-time legal interns for the Summer of The Immigrants Rights Project is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU s historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants. In federal district and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, the Project conducts the nation s largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants, enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution, and achieving equal justice under the law. The Project has focused on challenging laws that deny immigrants access to the judicial system, impose indefinite and mandatory detention, and constitute discrimination on the basis of alienage by governmental and private entities. In addition, the Project has been challenging constitutional abuses that arise from immigration enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, including litigation against worksite and home raids, local anti-immigrant employment and housing laws, and improper enforcement of federal immigration laws by local sheriffs. IRP s efforts in the enforcement arena seek to ensure the constitutional protections of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, combat racial profiling arising from actual or pretextual immigration enforcement that subjects immigrant communities to racism and hostility, and challenge government policies and practices that undermine or deny immigrants ability to effectuate their existing legal rights. The Education component of the Project provides information about immigrants rights to immigrant communities nationwide. The Project works with the English and non-english language media, immigrant advocacy organizations and ACLU affiliates around the country to empower immigrant communities through presentations about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws. Working closely with IRP staff, legal interns will work in all aspects of litigation including legal research, factual investigation, and drafting of memoranda, affidavits, and briefs. Interns may also support IRP staff in providing support and advice to ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, and others who seek our help; screening potential cases; and researching or drafting materials for public education. Interns will attend regular staff meetings. INTERNSHIP This internship offers the opportunity to work on a variety of litigation projects. The summer legal internship requires a week commitment and is full-time. Students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship.

9 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Summer legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Immigrants Rights Project team in all aspects of litigation, and will gain experience by working on the following: Conducting legal and policy research. Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs. Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. Supporting research and drafting of materials for public education. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS One year of law school must be completed before beginning the internship. Commitment to civil liberties and immigrants rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice. Strong writing and research skills. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, contact information for two or three references, and transcript to hrjobsirp@aclu.org. Please reference[irp Summer 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] in the subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This address is specific to Immigrants Rights Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. New York California Legal Internship Selection Committee Legal Internship Selection Committee ACLU Immigrants Rights Project ACLU Immigrants Rights Project 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor 39 Drumm Street New York, NY San Francisco, CA (ATTN: IRP-NY Summer Internship) (ATTN: IRP-CA Summer Internship) Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis. Suggested application submission periods are as follows: 2Ls applying for Summer 2014 should apply between October 11, 2013, and January 21, Ls applying for Summer 2014 should apply between December 1, 2013, and January 21, SPRING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION Immigrants Rights Project, San Francisco and New York

10 the country s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Immigrants Rights Project seeks legal interns for the Spring of The Immigrants Rights Project is a national project of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation with offices in New York and California. Using targeted impact litigation, advocacy and public outreach, the Project carries on the ACLU s historic commitment to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants. In federal district and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, the Project conducts the nation s largest impact litigation program dedicated to defending and expanding the rights of immigrants, enforcing the guarantees of the Constitution, and achieving equal justice under the law. The Project has focused on challenging laws that deny immigrants access to the judicial system, impose indefinite and mandatory detention, and constitute discrimination on the basis of alienage by governmental and private entities. Another critical area of work for the Project is challenging state and local anti-immigrant laws that target immigrants based on immigration status, encourage racial profiling, and divide communities. In addition, the Project has been challenging constitutional abuses that arise from immigration enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, including litigation against worksite and home raids, and improper enforcement of federal immigration laws by local sheriffs. IRP s efforts in the enforcement arena seek to ensure the constitutional protections of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, combat racial profiling arising from actual or pretextual immigration enforcement that subjects immigrant communities to racism and hostility, and challenge government policies and practices that undermine or deny immigrants ability to effectuate their existing legal rights. Through its communications and public education efforts, the Project works to provide information about immigrants rights to immigrant communities nationwide. The Project works with the English and non- English language media, immigrant advocacy organizations, and ACLU affiliates around the country to raise awareness in immigrant communities about their rights and about current and proposed immigration laws. Working closely with IRP staff, legal interns will work in all aspects of litigation including legal research, factual investigation, and drafting of memoranda, affidavits, and briefs. Interns may also support IRP staff in providing support and advice to ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, and others who seek our help; screening potential cases; and researching or drafting materials for public education. Interns will attend regular staff meetings. INTERNSHIP This internship offers the opportunity to work on a variety of litigation projects. The spring legal internship requires a week commitment and is full-time. Students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Spring legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Immigrants Rights Project team in all aspects of litigation, and will gain experience by working on the following: Conducting legal and policy research. Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs. Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims.

11 Supporting research and drafting of materials for public education. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS One year of law school must be completed before beginning the internship. Commitment to civil liberties and immigrants rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice. Strong writing and research skills. Send a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, list of three references, and transcript to hrjobsirp@aclu.org. All materials should be sent in PDF format. Pleasereference the [IRP Spring 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] in the subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This address is specific to Immigrants Rights Project postings. In order to ensure that your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. New York California Legal Internship Selection Committee Legal Internship Selection Committee ACLU Immigrants Rights Project ACLU Immigrants Rights Project 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor 39 Drumm Street New York, NY San Francisco, CA (ATTN: IRP-NY Spring Legal Internship) (ATTN: IRP-CA Spring Legal Internship) Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications between October 11, 2013, and December 31, 2013.