Brennan Center for Justice [NYU], New York is inviting applications for a Legal Internship for democracy in Fall 2022.
About Brennan Center for Justice, New York
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all.
About Internship Opportunity
Brennan Center for Justice [NYU], New York is inviting applications for a Legal Internship for democracy in Fall 2022. They seek law students to work alongside staff in their New York office on the Brennan Center’s policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives.
Role and Responsibilities
- Activities may include legal, policy, and factual research in support of administrative and legislative advocacy at federal, state, and local levels; public education and scholarship; complex factual research; and litigation in trial and appellate courts;
- The Brennan Center’s interns are integral to all aspects of their work, including programmatic and strategic planning;
- Interns may assist with a variety of activities, including conducting legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents;
- Drafting communications to legislators;
- Assisting with writing comments to federal agencies;
- Attending coalition meetings;
- Drafting posts for the Brennan Center blog; and more.
Eligibility for Legal Internship
- Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility;
- Enrolled in a JD program.
Required Documents
- a cover letter explaining why you are interested in Democracy (NY) policy issues;
- a current law school transcript;
- a legal writing sample;
- a current resume; and
- contact information for three references.
How to Apply?
Please find the link at the end of this post.
Location
New York
Duration
One Fall Semester
