Undergraduate interns in Americans United’s Legal Department will have the opportunity to assist attorneys in a variety of tasks, including: researching complaints of potential violations of the separation of church and state; drafting public records requests and reviewing documents obtained via public records requests; and factual research and organization of materials pertaining to ongoing lawsuits.  This is an excellent opportunity to develop research and writing skills, to obtain first-hand experience with an interesting area of constitutional law, and to observe the actual day-to-day work of attorneys in a non-profit organization.  This position requires applicants to possess top-notch research and writing skills, as well as a willingness to be a self-starter and to be creative with difficult or unorthodox research requests.  Positions are available during fall and spring semesters and during the summer.

 

How to apply:  Please mail a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, writing sample, and the names of three references to:

 

Ian Smith

Thelma Scott

Legal Department

Americans United for Separation of Church & State

1301 K Street, NW, Suite 850E

Washington, D.C. 20005

 

You may also e-mail an additional copy of your application to legaljobs@au.org.  No faxes or telephone calls please.

 

Deadline:  Positions will remain open until filled.  However, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 1 for a position during the fall semester; by December 1 for a position during the spring semester; and by May 1 for a position during the summer.