Civil Rights Intern Fall 2023
Civil Rights Interns carry out a broad mix of direct legal services, impact litigation, research, and government affairs engagement. Our work includes a unique mix of criminal, civil, and administrative matters, ranging from challenges to discriminatory NYPD policies, to civil follow-on litigation for victims of hate crimes, and representation in national security investigations.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in (or recent graduation from) an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and phone skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and major research databases.
- Demonstrated interest in privacy rights, technology, civil rights, or preferably the intersection thereof.
- Preference given to students who have taken relevant coursework and/or previously worked in a legal office setting.
- All encouraged to apply, but a preference is given to students who can devote 10 hours a week (Fall/Spring Semesters) or 20 hours a week (Summer Semester).
· To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, CV, transcript, writing sample, and our DEI Questionnaire (combined as a single PDF document) to jobs [at] stopspying.org using subject: “Civil Rights Intern”.
· At this time, internship positions are unpaid and available for outside funding and college credit only. We are currently working towards a paid internship program for the future.