Job of the Day: Summer 2013 Legal Internship at the ACLU’s National Prison Project in DC

From the PSJD job listing:

Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the National Prison Project team. Interns will gain hands on experience in all aspects of litigation work including but not limited to:

  • Conducting research on prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims.
  • Participating in discovery and motion practice.
  • Assisting in the drafting of motions and briefs.
  • Assisting with trials and appeals.

This legal internship is open to all law students. Applicants should possess:

  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including internet research.
  • Demonstrated initiative to see projects through to completion.
  • Demonstrated interest in social justice and legal issues.
  • A strong interest and commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues.

If this sounds like you, check out the full listing at PSJD.org (log-in required)!