Legal Internships

Advance New York has many opportunities for volunteer interns to both contribute to our advocacy work and learn about influencing the legislative process. As an intern for Advance New York, you can expect to learn about legislative drafting and editing; managing a start-up, grassroots not-for-profit; building credibility among legislators, and building constituent pressure on target advocacy issues. Duties will likely include: -Research on legislators and legislative districts -drafting press releases and letters to the editor -managing a social media presence -advertisement design, petition building, and direct lobbying. Interns will be expected to telecommute most of the time, and to participate in direct advocacy at legislator offices both in your district and in Albany. Candidates should be self motivated and interested in our cause. If you are interested in interning for Advance New York, send a resume and cover letter to Will Labate at director@advancenys.org. We are currently accepting applications for our spring internship program.

Ability to type, file, and communicate via letter, telephone, and internet.

The Law Office Intern will lend support to the Co-Executive Team in a variety of areas, including reception, administrative duties, filing, answering phones, performing research, and providing support to direct services staff. The intern will have the opportunity to be directly involved in supporting and upholding the mission of an organization dedicated to serving family law clientele. You will receive real-world experience and make a true difference in the lives of families in our community.

Organization Description Free the Slaves (FTS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, FTS partners with grassroots organizations in six countries to free people from slavery, help them rebuild their lives, and do what it takes to end slavery in their communities. Current partners include local anti-slavery organizations in Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Brazil, India and Nepal. Informed by on-the-ground work and in-depth research, we then bring real-world solutions to policymakers and business leaders in the areas of policy, research, slave-free trade and communications, engage in high-profile advocacy campaigns on the federal and international level, and share compelling stories that inspire individuals to act and to build a global movement against slavery. FTS is headquartered in Washington DC. Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery work. The program operates out of the Washington, DC office of Free the Slaves on a semester system, with three sessions per year: Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December). Participants are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of each semester. Internships are unpaid but students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Free the Slaves internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by FTS staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to federal and international anti-slavery advocacy. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Bring your talents to an organization making your nation stronger everyday. The IRSs work funds America, and our dedicated employees make it all possible. Youll be challenged, supported and will enjoy work-life balance. The IRS is one of the largest financial institutions in the world with one of the most well-trained workforces anywhere. While working at the IRS, you may choose to explore a career path offering unexpected and exciting opportunities such as analyst positions, jobs in the technical field, management positions or a career as an IRS executive. Where you go is up to you.

Bring your talents to an organization making your nation stronger everyday. The IRSs work funds America, and our dedicated employees make it all possible. Youll be challenged, supported and will enjoy work-life balance. The IRS is one of the largest financial institutions in the world with one of the most well-trained workforces anywhere. While working at the IRS, you may choose to explore a career path offering unexpected and exciting opportunities such as analyst positions, jobs in the technical field, management positions or a career as an IRS executive. Where you go is up to you.

OVERVIEW OF SINGLE STOP USA, INC. Single Stop USA is dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families in America achieve economic security. We do this by providing participants with an innovative package of cost-free, individualized support that incorporates screening for, and access to, critical government resources with all-important financial counseling, tax preparation, and legal assistance. Single Stop was piloted in 2001 by the Robin Hood Foundation as a New York City-based antipoverty program. As such, the program was designed to work through trusted community-based organizations to help needy individuals and families access public resources set aside to help them build economic security. By 2006, Single Stop was serving more than 70,000 households annually at 59 community partnerships. As a result of this city-wide success, Single Stop USA was established in 2007 with a mandate to expand nationally. This process began in 2009 with the launch of the Community College Initiative. This program targets low-income community college students who struggle to complete the education they need to enter, or advance in, the workforce a struggle that is primarily due to financial insecurity. To date, Single Stops work at eighteen community college campuses in seven states (CA, NM, NY, NJ, FL, LA, MA) is helping vulnerable students overcome obstacles to staying in school, thus increasing their ability to graduate with skills that translate into job/career/entrepreneurial readiness, higher earnings, and financial security. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Single Stop USA's Legal Intern will work closely with and support SSUSAs Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. The Legal Intern will help on a wide variety of legal matters including employment law, terms and conditions, IP issues and contract law. This position also offers excellent opportunities to work with SSUSAs pro-bono counsel and gain valuable experience working as in house counsel at a nonprofit in a number of legal fields. The position is unpaid but interested candidates will be encouraged to work for credit. If the candidate is ineligible for coursework credit, they will be eligible for a transportation stipend. To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@singlestopusa.org with Legal Intern in the subject line. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Single Stop USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization Description Free the Slaves (FTS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide. Founded in 2000, FTS partners with grassroots organizations in six countries to free people from slavery, help them rebuild their lives, and do what it takes to end slavery in their communities. Current partners include local anti-slavery organizations in Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Brazil, India and Nepal. Informed by on-the-ground work and in-depth research, we then bring real-world solutions to policymakers and business leaders in the areas of policy, research, slave-free trade and communications, engage in high-profile advocacy campaigns on the federal and international level, and share compelling stories that inspire individuals to act and to build a global movement against slavery. FTS is headquartered in Washington DC. Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various facets of anti-slavery work. The program operates out of the Washington, DC office of Free the Slaves on a semester system, with three sessions per year: Spring (January to May), Summer (June to August), and Fall (September to December). Participants are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of each semester. Internships are unpaid but students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Free the Slaves internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by FTS staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to federal and international anti-slavery advocacy. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Position Overview: We are currently looking for a winter intern to work in our Brokerage Group in Boston, MA for the month of January. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to learn more about the sales aspect of commercial real estate as this intern will be exposed to brokerage activities related to Tenant and Landlord representation. The Brokerage intern will assist Operation team members, 43 sales brokers and other colleagues of the firm with day-to-day responsibilities upon request. Responsibilities: Assist team members with various day-to-day client and prospect requests Using proprietary softwares, create property tour books, pull survey information, and create maps Assist brokers with updating leasing activities reports, market information research, new business initiatives, and property profiles. Create property analysis, edit proposals and RFPs, and client presentations. Research tenants and landlords for specific submarkets Participate in weekly team meetings Utilizing company systems to conduct research and clean-up projects

The Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is offering an internship opportunity to qualified candidates looking to gain experience and knowledge in the field of international media law and policy. This internship is open to students, recent grads, and early professionals interested in global communication issues and media development. The deadline for this paid internship is Feb 18. Hours are flexible. Must be available to start as soon as possible.