Advocacy Interns will work to strengthen the organization’s relationships with grassroots groups in New York City with a focus on communities that are most impacted by surveillance and policing. They will learn how to establish and maintain relationships with local coalition and government partners, including the New York City Council and Mayor’s Office. Key projects will include creating advocacy materials for legislative campaigns and community-based education about surveillance, privacy, and discriminatory policing. Interns will also learn project management and tracking, …
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Civil Rights Interns carry out a broad mix of direct legal services, impact litigation, research, and government affairs engagement. Our work includes a unique mix of criminal, civil, and administrative matters, ranging from challenges to discriminatory NYPD policies, to civil follow-on litigation for victims of hate crimes, and representation in national security investigations. Qualifications: Current enrollment in (or recent graduation from) an undergraduate or graduate program. Strong research and writing skills. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and phone skills. Proficiency in Microsoft …
Legal Services Interns carry out a broad mix of direct legal services, impact litigation, research, and government affairs engagement. Our work includes a unique mix of criminal, civil, and administrative matters, ranging from challenges to discriminatory NYPD policies, to civil follow-on litigation for victims of hate crimes, and representation in national security investigations. Qualifications: Open to law students and recent law school graduates (undergraduates interested should apply for our Civil Rights internship). Demonstrated interest in privacy rights, technology, civil rights, …