Job Description
Organization: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Department: National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Job Title: Southern Legal Internship (SLIP) Program Salary: Varies Experience: N/A
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) have partnered to offer the Southern Legal Internship (SLIP) Program. This program provides law students with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge civil rights and social justice issues in the southern region of the United States. The program is open to students from all law schools, and offers a unique and valuable experience for those interested in pursuing a career in civil rights law.
The ACLU is a non-profit organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The organization is dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. The NBLSA is a student-run organization that works to increase the number of culturally responsible black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
The SLIP Program is a full-time, 10-week internship that takes place during the summer. The location of the internship varies each year, but it is typically in one of the southern states, such as Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, or South Carolina. The specific location will be determined based on the needs of the organization and the interests of the selected interns. The program is open to both first and second-year law students, as well as recent law school graduates.
Responsibilities of the interns will include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, attending court hearings and depositions, and assisting with the development of litigation strategies. Interns will also have the opportunity to work on a variety of civil rights and social justice issues, such as voting rights, criminal justice reform, and immigrant rights. They will work closely with attorneys and other staff members at the ACLU and NBLSA, and will have the chance to attend various trainings and events throughout the summer.
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Key Points: - The ACLU and NBLSA have partnered to offer the Southern Legal Internship Program - Open to law students from all schools, including recent graduates - Full-time, 10-week summer internship in a southern state - Responsibilities include legal research, drafting memos, attending court hearings, and more - Work on civil rights and social justice issues with experienced attorneys and staff members - Attend trainings and events throughout the summer for professional development - Valuable experience for those interested in pursuing a career in civil rights law
