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> From: "Stratton, Michael" <Michael.Stratton at AMERICANBAR.ORG>
> Subject: FW: Fall 2013 ACLU Racial Justice Program Legal Internship
> Date: March 29, 2013 12:49:26 PM CDT
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> Reply-To: "The Disability Discussion Docket (3D) - Official e-mail list of the Commission on Disability Right" <3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG>, "Stratton, Michael" <Michael.Stratton at AMERICANBAR.ORG>
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> From: Heather Krasna [mailto:hkrasna at aclu.org] 
> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 1:44 PM
> To: ABA Commission on Disbility Rights
> Subject: Fall 2013 ACLU Racial Justice Program Legal Internship
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> The ACLU is committed to hiring students with disabilities.   We are requesting your assistance with this effort and ask that the American Bar Association publicize the internship opportunity listed below.
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> Fall 2013 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
> NOTICE TO ALL LAW STUDENTS
> AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
> Racial Justice Program, NY
> For more than 92 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Racial Justice Programof the ACLU’s National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Fall of 2013.
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> OVERVIEW
> The ACLU’s Racial Justice Program (RJP) aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights as well as other rights, to segments of the population that historically have been denied those rights on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin. The Racial Justice Program (RJP) attorneys and staff work on a broad range of racial justice issues, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education.
> In the area of criminal justice, RJP is dedicated to reducing the unwarranted and disproportionate targeting and incarceration people of color. The Project has filed civil challenges to the inadequate provision of defense to adult and juvenile indigents and pre- and post-9/11 racial profiling. In the area of education, RJP seeks to ensure that all children have access to quality education, regardless of race or ethnicity. The Project has undertaken advocacy, including public education and community organizing, against the school-to-prison pipeline. The Racial Justice Program has sought to promote school desegregation and affirmative action programs. RJP also has advocated before international human rights bodies on behalf of formerly incarcerated people and people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
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> INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
> The Racial Justice Program is offering Legal Interns the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. Interns will work with an experienced team of racial justice attorneys on a broad range of issues, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 12 to 16 hours per week and is part-time, with a weekly schedule that is negotiable. This is an unpaid internship, and students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship. Arrangements can also be made with the students’ law school for work/study stipends or course credit.
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> ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
> Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the RJP team. Interns will gain experience by:
> ·         Conducting factual and legal research.
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> ·         Drafting pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents.
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> ·         Researching prospects for new litigation, including factual and legal claims.
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> ·         Assisting in the preparation of expert and percipient witnesses for courtroom testimony.
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> DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
> The opportunity is open to all law students who will have completed their first year of law school before the internship commences, and who possess the following:
> ·         Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
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> ·         The initiative to see projects through to completion.
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> ·         A demonstrated commitment to racial justice issues, civil rights, and civil liberties.
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> HOW TO APPLY
> Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume ,two references, an official or unofficial transcript, and a legal writing sample of no more than ten pages in length, via email to hrjobsINCL at ACLU.ORG reference RJP Fall 2013 Legal Internship—INCL  in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.
> Alternatively, you may apply via mail:
> American Civil Liberties Union
> Human Resources
> Re: Racial Justice Law Student Intern Program--INCL
> 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
> New York, NY 10004
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> Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity.
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> This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
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> The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
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> We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: Recruitment at aclu.org.Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.
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> The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”
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> Michael J. Stratton
> Administrative Coordinator
> Commission on Disability Rights (CDR) - Mail Stop 11.0
> American Bar Association (ABA)
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> michael.stratton at americanbar.org
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