The ideal candidate is someone who has already been imprisoned and who embodies Civil Survival`s motto: Educate. Motivate. Free. The nominee must be motivated to help those who are most often disadvantaged by the criminal justice system, including persons with disabilities, people of colour, and those who face the greatest barriers to self-representation. Similarly, the candidate should be enthusiastic about directly supporting clients with reintegration legal aid, while helping to create systems such as mass support days that provide opportunities for comprehensive assistance. The candidate must strive to use personal experiences to reshape the criminal justice system and inspire others to do the same. The Summer Legal Internship Program with the State Public Defender`s Office (OPD) provides current law students with a highly rewarding internship program that exposes articling students to all aspects of public advocacy. Primarily, interns spend time practicing and developing their process skills in the process and conflict departments. Articling students research and draft applications, interview clients and witnesses, conduct investigations, review investigations and files, and assist lawyers in preparing and conducting court proceedings. In addition, law students who are eligible to practice under the Montana Student Rule of Practice have the opportunity to file motions, hold hearings, and conduct trials under the supervision of an experienced public defense attorney. All summer interns attend weekly nationwide in-house training sessions covering basic concepts of advocacy for studies and content-related areas of interest. The articling student will work in a team of eight that includes four lawyers, a paralegal, a senior lawyer and a legal and policy director. The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) invites applications for full-time summer internships at its offices in Granger, Seattle, Tacoma and Wenatchee.
Interns are asked to commit to 35-40 hours per week for a period of 10-12 weeks. Candidates with additional language skills are highly preferred. Internships can be hybrid, face-to-face or remote and are subject to the office`s COVID policies and capabilities. Some positions in NWIRP`s East Washington offices will be funded; All other positions are unpaid, but the NRDSP will work with applicants to secure external funding or academic credits where possible. Interns have direct contact with a rapidly changing work environment that emphasizes immigration law and advocacy. Remuneration • The intern receives a $10,000 bursary for a twelve-week internship. The NRDSP is committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The NRDSP does not discriminate on the basis of class, race, colour, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of a sensory, mental or physical disability. Unless undue hardship is imposed, the NRDSP will, upon request, make reasonable arrangements for candidates to participate in all aspects of the selection process. Please email [email protected] for any accommodation requests. NIRP`s Seattle office in Seattle serves immigrant communities in Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
Interns would manage the burden of a file, work directly with clients, and assist with file preparation, including the preparation of briefs and evidence in support of claims. Interns may also have the opportunity to provide professional support and appear in court. See www.washlaw.org/about-us/employment-at-wlc/civil-rights-legal-in for details. If you have any questions about the summer experience, the logistics of the internship or the application process, please contact Chanan Brown, the Internship Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or (406) 896-4976. An internship at Public Rights Project would be ideal for students interested in innovative impact litigation, public service, and creative strategies to advance fundamental civil rights, workers` and consumers` rights, and more. Articling students have the opportunity to work directly with the General Counsel, Staff Attorneys, Lawyers, several cities and states across the country, as well as community and nonprofit partners. Interns also have the opportunity to contribute to case generation, development and strategy, help shape the project`s direction on public rights, and gain valuable experience in organizational and program design. Funding for Laurel Rubin`s Agricultural Worker Justice Project Laurel Rubin`s articling students at the GNNRP Granger and Wenatchee offices (1-2 per office) will receive a scholarship of approximately $6,300 (subject to confirmation) for the duration of their 10-week service, which is paid monthly and funded by the Laurel Rubin Farm Worker Justice Project. The project was founded in memory of Laurel Rubin, a dedicated advocate for agricultural workers, and funds internship opportunities with Washington State organizations that provide civil legal assistance to farm workers. The articling student will assist lawyers in providing legal services in various areas of law, including the LFO Order, facilitation under State v.
Blake, record clearance and facilitating the registration of those convicted of sexual offences. In addition to assisting with direct legal services, the intern will work on a variety of projects that include researching and writing legal briefs, working on ongoing policy advocacy projects, helping to prepare community training events and mass help days, developing self-help materials, and maintaining relationships with community groups and partner organizations. ABOUT THE NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT FOUNDED IN 1984, NWIRP IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF DEFENDING AND PROMOTING IMMIGRANT RIGHTS. Each year, the NWDP provides direct legal representation and immigration support to thousands of low-income people from over 160 countries who speak more than 60 different languages. NWIRP challenges unjust policies through effective litigation and advocates for laws and policies that respect immigrant rights. The NRDSP is also a reliable provider of community-based immigration-related services for immigrant communities and social service providers. The NRDSP has over 120 employees and an annual budget of over $14 million.