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1 STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Native American Rights Fund 2014 Summer Law Clerk NARF is currently seeking candidates for its Summer 2014 Clerkships! Each year, NARF conducts a nation-wide search for law students to participate in its Law Clerk Program. Positions are available in all three of NARF s offices: Anchorage, AK; Boulder, CO; and Washington, D.C. Required Qualifications: Completed 2L year by Summer 2014 Native American Law Coursework Experience drafting legal memoranda Excellent Research Abilities Excellent Written / Oral Communication Skills Desired Qualifications: Previous Employment Experience Natural Resources Coursework Familiarity with Tribal Communities and Cultures Compensation: $20/hour. Application Deadline: November 1, Please include in the application: Cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, law school transcript, one letter of recommendation and references. To apply, please send your complete application packet to: Chrissy Johnson Dieck Law Clerk Program Coordinator Native American Rights Fund 1506 Broadway Boulder, CO For more information please see the following link on our website: Please direct all questions to Chrissy Johnson Dieck at cjohnson@narf.org.

2 SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT, NY For more than 93 years, the (ACLUF) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together 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 Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) seeks interns to work on active litigation and other projects in its New York office for the Summer of OVERVIEW The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU has been an established and recognized national leader in the field of voting rights for more than 40 years. Its docket includes litigation in more than a dozen states and encompasses issues such as minority voting rights, redistricting, registration, election reform, felon disfranchisement, voter education, and ballot access. Most recently, the Project has been engaged in groundbreaking litigation challenging onerous identification and proof of citizenship requirements for voting in various states, including Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, and voter suppression efforts in North Carolina. The Project also intervened on behalf of minority voters in Shelby County v. Holder, a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act; and conducted litigation to secure and protect the voting rights of Native Americans in Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Montana. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The internship offers the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The internship requires a week commitment and is full-time. Arrangements can be made with the student s law school for a work/study stipend or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Voting Rights Project team on: All aspects of litigation, including legal research, factual investigation, drafting of memoranda, complaints, discovery materials, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents. Advising ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, governmental entities, and others who seek the ACLU's help. Screening potential cases. Researching or drafting materials for public education. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to second and third year law students who possess: Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. The initiative to see projects to completion. The ability to work with diverse groups.

3 An interest in civil rights. The ability to work in a cordial and professional manner with staff members and other interns. HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of two references, and a legal writing sample of 5-10 pages to: hrjobsvrpsummerintern@aclu.org and reference [VRP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/NABA] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant address. This address is specific to Voting 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. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: Law Student Intern Program RE: [VRP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/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 on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the internship is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible. SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT, NY For more than 93 years, the (ACLUF) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together 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 Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) seeks interns to work on active litigation and other projects in its New York office for the Spring of OVERVIEW The Voting Rights Project of the ACLU has been an established and recognized national leader in the field of voting rights for more than 40 years. Its docket includes litigation in more than a dozen states and encompasses issues such as minority voting rights, redistricting, registration, election reform, felon disfranchisement, voter education, and ballot access. Most recently, the Project has been engaged in groundbreaking litigation challenging onerous identification and proof of citizenship requirements for voting in various states, including Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, and voter suppression efforts in North Carolina. The Project also intervened on behalf of minority voters in Shelby County v. Holder, a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act;

4 and conducted litigation to secure and protect the voting rights of Native Americans in Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Montana. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The internship offers the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The internship requires a week commitment and is part-time. Arrangements can be made with the student s law school for a work/study stipend or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Voting Rights Project team on: All aspects of litigation, including legal research, factual investigation, drafting of memoranda complaints, discovery materials, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents. Advising ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, governmental entities, and others who seek the ACLU's help. Screening potential cases. Researching or drafting materials for public education. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to second and third year law students who possess: Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. The initiative to see projects through to completion. The ability to work with diverse groups. An interest in civil rights. The ability to work in a cordial and professional manner with staff members and other interns. HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of two references, and a legal writing sample of 5-10 pages to: hrjobsvrpspringintern@aclu.org and reference [VRP 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 Voting 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. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: Law Student Intern Program RE: [VRP Spring 2014 Legal Internship/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 on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the internship is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.

5 FALL 2014 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP EQUALITY [CE-07] NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES Equality Center, Disability Rights, SF For more than 93 years, the (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together 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 Section of the ACLU s National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for a sponsored fellowship, such as Skadden, Liman and other public interest fellowships, beginning in the Fall of OVERVIEW 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. The ACLU s Disability Rights work has three priority areas: voting, education, and Olmstead issues. For this fellowship, the Equality Center is particularly interested in sponsoring a fellow to work on reducing the use of Restraint & Seclusion in public schools. The project would combine outreach, parent and school education and training, and incorporating legislative and litigation efforts as well. The Center will work with a candidate to develop proposals related to the project on an accelerated timeline. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to developing proposals for funding, the fellow will participate in education, outreach, and potential litigation at the state and federal level, including but not limited to: Conducting legal and factual research; Interviewing clients; Drafting briefs and pleadings, and amicus curiae briefs; Assisting in discovery and motion practice; Providing support for ACLU affiliate litigation; Serving as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work; Advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS J.D. degree or anticipated law school graduation by the Fall of Knowledge of legal issues involving disability rights, discrimination, education and Special Education preferred, but not required.

6 Skilled at complex legal analytical work. Demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team. Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks. Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU and advancing disability rights. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, two letters of recommendation, a legal writing sample, and a law school transcript via to: hrjobsce@aclu.org reference [SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP EQUALITY [CE-07] FALL 2014 /NABA] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant address. This address is specific to Equality Center Disability Rights Section 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. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: Human Resources [Re: SPONSORED DISABILITY RIGHTS FELLOWSHIP CE-07/ NABA] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this career opportunity. We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a decision is made.