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SPANISH-SPEAKING LAW STUDENT INTERNPosted: 02/18/2011
New York City, NY
WOMENSLAW.ORG
http://www.womenslaw.org
Job Type: INTERNSHIP - Unpaid
Schedule Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: 04/15/2011
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Immigration, Women
Job Description
WomensLaw.org, a program of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), is located in Brooklyn, NY. WomensLaw.orgaims to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence and/or sexual assault. By reaching out through the Internet, we empower women and girls to lead independent and productive lives, free from abuse and assault.
Our website (http://www.womenslaw.org/) publishes state-specific legal information about domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide help through email, directly to women and advocates, throughout the U.S.
Law student interns at WomensLaw.org have the unique opportunity to produce information and materials that will be viewed by thousands of survivors. Currently, over 70,000 different people visit our site per month; we also answer over 400 emails from survivors monthly.
We are seeking a Spanish-speaking law school intern for Summer 2011 to work full time, Mon-Fri, approximately 35 hours per week from our Brooklyn, NY office (in DUMBO).
The intern will conduct legal research and prepare and update plain-language legal information for publication on the WomensLaw.org website. Topic areas include:
- Federal immigration information,
- State-specific restraining order information,
- State-specific custody information,
- State-specific divorce information,
- Information on stalking and other crimes,
- Other legal areas affecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, (including, but not limited to cross-cultural access to legal material and services).
The intern will also answer e-mails, in English and Spanish, from victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and assist our Latina Outreach Project Coordinator with community workshops and presentations.
Qualifications
- MUST show a prior dedication to women's issues including, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, immigration, etc.
- MUST be fluent in written and spoken Spanish
- Family law and or Immigration law coursework or experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Strong coordination and planning skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once, as well as assist with other organizational needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Flexible, positive, and compassionate manner; able to handle sensitive situations.
- Basic computer skills required (MS Windows, Word, Internet)
WomensLaw.org offers a challenging and rewarding environment. We value creativity, respect, and a democratic approach to decision making. We seek interns, employees and board members with a diversity of experiences and backgrounds who are committed to empowering domestic violence survivors with legal information and support. WomensLaw.org envisions an organization built on the spirit of service, creative thinking, personal experience, and academic research, characterized by staff participation, diversity and the nurturing of staff aspirations. Interns are a vital part of WomensLaw.org and are included in organizational decision-making throughout the term.
Salary
None
Language(s): Fluent Spanish is a MUST
Application Instructions:
To apply for a Summer 2011 internship with WomensLaw.org, please send a cover letter and resume to Stacey Sarver, Esq., Legal Directorvia email: sta...@womenslaw.org
Contact Information:
Stacey Sarver
sta...@womenslaw.org
55 Washington Street
Suite 614
Brooklyn, NY 11201
SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP - WILMINGTONPosted: 10/20/2008
Wilmington, DE
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU) OF PENNSYLVANIA
http://www.aclupa.org
Job Type: INTERNSHIP - Unpaid
Schedule Type: Full Time
Practice Areas: Children/Education/Juvenile Issues, Civil Rights & Liberties/Racial Justice Issues, Constitutional Law/First Amendment, GLBT Issues, Political Activity/Election Law, Prisoner Rights, Women
Job Description
The summer is an exciting time to intern at the ACLU of Pennsylvania in one of our three offices (Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia). With more time to commit, interns are able to experience the daily activity at the ACLU of Pennsylvania.
Tasks undertaken by summer interns include, but are not limited to, legal research, drafting memos, and cite checking. Summer interns may also be asked to perform research regarding the civil liberties implications or impact of proposed or new legislation, or to assist with updating public education materials to reflect changes in the law. Legal interns attend court proceedings, sit in on case development meetings, and meet leaders in the public interest community.
Qualifications
Constitutional Law Writing and Research
Application Instructions:
The ACLU of Pennsylvania offers a wonderful opportunity for law students to delve into an exciting and challenging summer. Interested students should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript by email to in...@aclupa.org.
Please apply early as these openings fill quickly.
Contact Information:
Steven Gotzler
Phone: 215-592-1513 ext.120
Fax: 215-592-1343
in...@aclupa.org
Box 40008
Philadelphia, PA 19106
ADVOCACY PROGRAM OFFICER--Latin America & Carribean
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | Apply By 23 February 2011
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider. We believe that everyone has the right to choose when or whether to have a child, and that every child should be wanted and loved. Planned Parenthood affiliates operate more than 860 health centers nationwide, providing medical services and sexuality education for millions of women, men, and teenagers each year. We also work with allies worldwide to ensure that all women and men have the right and the means to meet their sexual and reproductive health care needs.
PPFA’s International Program has an opening for an Advocacy Program Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Miami, Florida.
SUMMARY: Based on PPFA’s mission and goals, the Advocacy Program Officer facilitates the development, implementation, and long-term viability of PPFA’s international sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy projects and the improvement, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of advocacy partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Provide overall program monitoring/evaluation with participation of partner agencies
*Provide technical assistance to develop and plan strategies specific to each project for ongoing improvements that advance sexual and reproductive rights
*Prepare reports, including donor reports and proposals
*Write articles for publication
*Collaborate with central office and other regional staff to develop new concepts, evaluate ongoing efforts, and integrate efforts into work of PPFA
*Liaise with sister organizations to leverage impact of partners and PPFA
*Support the work of the regional office
REQUIREMENTS:
Law degree or other advanced degree in policy, international development or related field required. 3-5 years experience in advocacy- or policy-related activities, project planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation, preferably with a reproductive health/rights focus. Minimum of 2-year work experience in Latin America.
SKILLS:
Must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, analyze and synthesize information to generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications; possess strong time management skills and able to multitask and meet deadlines with a keen attention to detail and follow through.
This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish (fluent) with the ability to represent PPFA in a culturally competent manner. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and negotiation skills, in addition to ability to work autonomously, using good decision making and computer skills.
Knowledge of reproductive health issues, specifically in developing countries, is required. Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is essential.
Must be able to travel a minimum of 35% of time.
We provide highly competitive compensation and outstanding benefits and are thoroughly committed to building a diverse team. To find out more, and to apply, visit:
https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?erjob=48907
From: Price, Nicole G <ngp...@bu.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Subject: TEDxBU...this Saturday!
To: "Price, Nicole G" <ngp...@bu.edu>
From: Price, Nicole G
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:36 AM
To: Price, Nicole G
Subject: TEDxBU...this Saturday!
Please check out the email below about an event happening at BU! I know some of you have heard the performer Iyeoka before.
Nicole G. Price, Esq.
Associate Director for Academic & Multicultural Affairs
Student Affairs Office
Boston University School of Law
765 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617.358.1800 office
617.353.7400 fax
Check out the Student Affairs Blog! - http://blogs.bu.edu/lawstudentaffairs
Lower Level of the George Sherman Union, 775 Comm. Ave.
617.353.4745 - bu.edu/thurman - facebook.com/BUHTC – twitter.com/BUHTC - thu...@bu.edu
INSPIRED by TED (www.ted.com) and the concept of “ideas worth spreading,” Boston University’s 2nd annual TEDxBU will be held this SATURDAY 2/26 from 1 – 5 PM at the CGS Jacob Sleeper Auditorium. This free event will feature short (6-12 minute) talks by student, alumni, and faculty presenters with unique takes on art, education, feminism, criminal justice, spirituality, and much more. Interspersed will be plenty of time for snacking, networking, and insightful conversation on the talks, including: Majoring in Compassion, The Abuse of my People, and The Unhappy Truth About Evolution.
Featured faculty speakers will include Mechanical Engineering’s Tyrone Porter and Geography & Environment’s Nathan Phillips. You also won’t want to miss a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by Iyeoka (www.iyeoka.com), a Nigerian-American award-winning poet, recording artist, and TED fellow.
More than 340 people have already registered for this event! You can join them by registering now at: www.bu.edu/tedxbu.
I hope to see you there!
Raúl
Raul Fernandez, Assistant Director
The Howard Thurman Center at Boston University
TEDxBU is a student-organized event that is sponsored by the Howard Thurman Center. For more info on our programming, visit us at www.bu.edu/thurman.
To unsubscribe from this list, simply email ra...@bu.edu with your full name, email and the word unsubscribe.
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Francesca Rios
Juris Doctor Candidate, Class of 2012
Boston University School of Law