Legal Intern (Fall 2024)

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Organization name: 
Shriver Center on Poverty Law
Street address: 
67 E. Madison St.
City: 
Chicago
State: 
Illinois
ZIP: 
60603
Organization URL: 
https://www.povertylaw.org/
Job type: 
Fellowship/Internship
Position Description: 

Position Title: Fall 2024 Legal Interns
Reports to: Advocacy team
Location: Chicago, IL / remote

The Shriver Center on Poverty Law fights for economic and racial justice. Over the past 50 years, we have secured hundreds of law and policy victories with and for people experiencing economic instability in Illinois and across the country.

Everything we do is powered by communities most affected by poverty. We litigate, shape local policy, and train and convene multi-state networks of lawyers, community leaders, and activists to advance opportunity for all—not just the few.

Our country is rife with laws and policies that systematically disadvantage certain groups while advantaging others based on their race, gender, and other facets of their identities. We believe laws and policies—and the institutions that apply them—should be designed to support people. Together, we’re turning this ideal into reality.

We are building a future where all people, families, and future generations have equal dignity, respect, and power under the law. Join the fight at povertylaw.org.

Position Overview: Legal interns support the Advocacy team and should expect to receive assignments in any of our major focus areas, although occasional efforts may be made to allow interns to take on assignments in areas of their particular interest. Both lawyers and policy professionals supervise interns.

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal research and writing in support of ongoing litigation efforts.
• Complete policy research assignments.
• Attend community meetings and events.

Salary/Benefits: $3,250, with taxes withheld as appropriate. To maintain internal and external pay equity, the salary offered to the candidates of our choosing is non-negotiable. Interns are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding elsewhere or course credit.

Opening/Closing Date: All application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements: 

• Currently attending law school.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Dedicated, independent, and detail oriented.
• Experience working with racially and economically diverse communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Shriver Center on Poverty Law’s mission, vision, and values.

To apply: 

Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the intern hiring committee at [email protected].

Notes: 
At the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, we know that a richly diverse mix of professionals makes organizations more effective. As such, we make demographic and experiential diversity a hallmark and priority of all our work.
Salary range: 
$3,250

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