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Program

Civil Rights Legal Internship
Organization

LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Opportunity Type

Internship
About the Program

LatinoJustice interns conduct legal research and draft litigation documents, assist with client interviews, and accompany lawyers to court when practicable. Legal interns are included in all stages of litigation planning and strategizing our impact cases. Recent student assignments have included research into the First Amendment rights of laborers, the Fourth Amendment privacy rights of Latino residents vis a vis immigration home raids, and the Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection. Students are expected to work 12-15 hrs/week during the school semester, and summer interns work full-time for ten weeks. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Program Location

New York, NY
Application Website

Printed applications only.

Program Benefits

Benefits
  • Educational credit

Requirements

Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

Internship locations include: New York, NY and Satellite office in Orlando, Florida. Local students must provide their own transportation to office.
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
  • Law Degree (J.D.)
Eligible Majors
  • Pre-Law
  • Criminal Justice
  • Human Rights Studies
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    Academic Requirements

    Students may be attending school full-time, part-time or may be a recent graduate.
    Enrollment Status
    • Full time
    • Part time
    Citizenship
    • Citizenship status not considered
    Other Details
    • Merit-based
    • Needs-based
    • Open to non-traditional students
    Organization Website

    www.latinojustice.org
    Organization Address

    99 Hudson Street
    New York, NY 10013
    Organization Phone
    		 (212) 219-3360
    Last Modified Date
    		 January 15, 2014