Thursday, February 4, 2010

Equal Justice Society Intern and Law Clerk Positions Available

The Equal Justice Society ("EJS") is a national strategy group driven by a vision of society where race is no longer a barrier to opportunity. Our mission is to heighten consciousness on race in the law and popular discourse. Grounded by an agenda that seeks progressive legal reform, we engage a three-pronged strategy that incorporates communications, law and policy, and fostering a "grand alliance" among our progressive allies. For more information on EJS, visit www.equaljusticesociety.org.
EJS has positions available for 2010 SUMMER and FALL semesters. The positions are open to law students who have completed at least their first year of law school. Interns and clerks participate in developing and executing projects that address civil rights and racial justice, the role of government in American society, affirmative action, and judicial nominations through legal advocacy, policy initiatives, coalition networks, media and public education.
Location: San Francisco, California
Compensation: Academic credit, work study or paid positions upon availability.
Deadlines:
- For SUMMER 2010, the application deadline is MARCH 15, 2010
- For FALL 2010, the application deadlnie is JUNE 15, 2010
* Applications must be received in the office, not postmarked, by the dates listed.
How to Apply: Please email COVER LETTER, RESUME and WRITING SAMPLE to info@equaljusticesociety.org with "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line.
OR mail hard copies to:
Clerk/Internship Applications
Equal Justice Society
260 California Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94111