Law Clerk Internships

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ERA is seeking Law Clerks for Spring 2013 and Summer 2013.

Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting and cutting-edge non-profit women’s rights law firm. ERA has been fighting for women’s equality through litigation and advocacy for over 35 years. Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, Law Clerks staff our Advice and Counseling line. They interview callers and provide legal advice regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, title IX enforcement, family/medical leave, and other employment issues. Law Clerks also assist with impact litigation and legislation through research and writing assignments; attending court hearings, depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working with ERA lawyers on legislative advocacy. Law clerks may also have the opportunity to present educational workshops to community groups regarding sex discrimination and women’s rights.

ERA requires a commitment of 16-20 hours during the school year and 10 to 11 weeks full time in the summer, and accepts 2L and 3L students only. Our internships are unpaid. In addition, IL students have the opportunity to volunteer for dedicated projects. Interested IL students should apply directly to info@equalrights.org. and state: “Law Student Volunteer” in the subject heading.

Qualifications

Excellent writing & research skills
Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues, public interest law and racial justice
Coursework in Employment Discrimination, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Critical Race Theory, Feminist Jurisprudence, Immigration Law, Public Interest Law
Experience working on ERA’s focus areas, including sexual harassment, employment issues, affirmative action, welfare, family/work, immigration, and economic self-sufficiency and,
Bilingual ability in Spanish (highly desirable), Cantonese, or Mandarin (a plus)