Americans United for Separation of Church and State — the nation’s leading church-state advocacy organization — is seeking first-year, second-year, and third-year law students to work as interns in our legal department in Washington, D.C.
Americans United has a diverse litigation and amicus curiae practice addressing a wide variety of church-state issues, including religious activities in the public schools, government-sponsored religious displays, and public financing of parochial schools and religious social-service providers. Most of our cases are litigated in the federal courts and involve novel, cutting-edge constitutional questions.
The duties of legal interns include assisting with ongoing litigation by conducting legal and factual research; screening incoming complaints and conducting non-litigation advocacy to resolve those with legal merit; and assisting with identifying new cases. Legal interns may also draft pleadings, briefs, or discovery.
Summer Opportunities:
Applicants for Summer 2010 positions are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2010.
Fall and Spring Opportunities:
Both part-time and full-time internships are available. Positions will remain open until filled; however, applicants for positions during the fall are encouraged to apply by September 1, and applicants for positions during the spring are encouraged to apply by December 15.
How To Apply
Please mail a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (if available), writing sample, and the names of three references to:
Thelma Scott
Legal Department
Americans United
518 C Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
You may also e-mail an additional copy of your application to legaljobs@au.org. No faxes or telephone calls please.
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