Legal Intern: Free Speech & Public Interest Litigation

Knightcolumbia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modest stipend of $10,000 for a full 10-week term

Experience in litigation and legal research

Job summary

A leading free expression organization in New York City is seeking motivated law students for a summer legal internship. Interns will support litigation efforts, conduct legal research, and draft relevant documents. This full-time internship is open to J.D. or LLM candidates who will have completed their first year before the start. A stipend of $10,000 for a ten-week term is offered, and preference is given to candidates who can commit to the full duration. Applications should be submitted promptly for consideration.

Qualifications

• Open to all law students at accredited U.S. law schools who have completed their first year.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are required.
• Deep commitment to the freedoms of speech and the press is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation by working alongside attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft memoranda, affidavits, and briefs.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Education

J.D. or LLM candidates

Job description

A leading free expression organization in New York City is seeking motivated law students for a summer legal internship. Interns will support litigation efforts, conduct legal research, and draft relevant documents. This full-time internship is open to J.D. or LLM candidates who will have completed their first year before the start. A stipend of $10,000 for a ten-week term is offered, and preference is given to candidates who can commit to the full duration. Applications should be submitted promptly for consideration.