Law Clerk position that will include conducting intakes, investigation, discovery review.
Position is full time in summer, part time during school year. We also accept externships for school credit during school year.
Position is for Spring 2024, Summer 2024, possibly beyond.
We are based in Portland, OR, but flexible on full remote work for this role.
Clerk position is paid, externships usually are not.
Summer Associate position for 1L or 2L with Cohen&Green, a small NYC-based civil rights firm that focuses mainly on cases involving police misconduct. In recent years, much of our work has been related to violations of individuals’ constitutional rights in the context of protests, county and state correctional facilities, and federal prisons. Our practice areas also include LGBTQ+ rights and equal protection, criminal defense, and trusts and estates. Full time for 10 weeks. Position can be be hybrid (2 days/week in person) or fully remote.
Lawyers for Civil Rights works with communities of color and immigrants to fight discrimination and foster equity through creative and courageous legal advocacy, education, and economic empowerment. In partnership with law firms and community allies, we provide free, life-changing legal support to individuals, families, and small businesses. We focus on impact areas that represent the front lines in today’s battle for equality and justice. LCR is headquartered in Boston.
Summer internships and semester externships at Pennsylvania civil rights organization. Philadelphia or Pittsburgh (hybrid arrangements will be considered).
I am a solo practitioner focusing mostly on prison abuse (inmate on inmate and officer on inmate), wrongful death in prison, false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, wrongful conviction and I have other civil rights cases as well.
Open to all law students, remote available, $1,500 stipend and college credit available, ~15 hours per week.
We are willing to host more law student externs if they are able to find a funding partner. We host Civil Rights Externs on a quarterly basis.