Legal Internship, Detained Adult Program - Direct Representation

To keep our internships accessible to all students regardless of geographic location, all

• internships will be remote as a default. We encourage applicants from local law schools, as well as those from outside the D.C. area, to apply. While there will be no requirement that interns conduct any in-person work during their internships, interns have the opportunity to appear in or observe court in-person if they are comfortable doing so. There will also be opportunities for occasional in-office work, in-person meetings, and events with staff and fellow interns.

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Legal research and writing
• Client service and communication
• Evidence collection and assessment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in law school;
• Ability to commit 15-20 hours a week;
• Strong interest in human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Ability to work independently and within a team;
• Intellectually curious;
• Willingness to work with individuals from low-income communities who might have criminal histories and/or mental health illnesses
• Fluency in Spanish or a second language is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered for the internship, please fill out the application form and attach the following materials in .pdf format:
• A cover letter indicating your interest in the position. Please describe what experiences, personal or professional, motivated you to apply.
• A resume;
• A list of at least 2 references; and
• A writing sample. In addition to legal memoranda and briefs, research papers and articles are accepted. Only one writing sample is required and preferred.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews may be scheduled and offers given before the deadline, so please apply as soon as you are able.
• Requirements
• See above.