2013 Washington DC Legal Internships

Consumers for a Responsive Legal System ("Responsive Law") is seeking law student interns for Summer 2013. Responsive Law is willing to work with students to receive course credits. Responsive Law is a national, nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve accessibility, accountability, and affordability in the civil justice system. We advocate for more competition in the provision of legal services, better self-help options for the legal system's customers, and improved legal literacy for those customers. Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to interns@responsivelaw.org. For more information about the organization and its advocacy, visit responsivelaw.org

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps and AmeriCorps and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. Indian Tribes and organizations that support Native American communities have been successfully drawing upon national service resources to meet family and community needs for more than 45 years. The Corporation for National and Community Service through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and Learn and Serve America has a long-standing commitment to working with tribal nations on a government-to-government basis and is committed to enhancing the collaboration process across all programs to address critical issues affecting Native American communities. The programs of CNCS are committed to supporting the culture of service that has existed in Native American communities for generations. Our programs address critical issues of concern to Native American communities, including assisting elders, veterans and military families, cultural preservation, economic development, health and wellness, youth leadership, educational attainment, clean energy, and traditional language and land preservation. CNCS is unable to offer stipends, relocation or housing assistance. However, this internship offers opportunities to gain excellent practical work experience and skill development. Intern may be eligible to receive commuter benefits to use for public transportation to and from the internship site. Start/End Dates: Flexible

Consumers for a Responsive Legal System ("Responsive Law") is seeking undergraduate interns for Summer 2013. Responsive Law is willing to work with students to receive course credits. Responsive Law is a national, nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve accessibility, accountability, and affordability in the civil justice system. We advocate for more competition in the provision of legal services, better self-help options for the legal system's customers, and improved legal literacy for those customers. Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to interns@responsivelaw.org. For more information about the organization and its advocacy, visit responsivelaw.org

CGB Non-Legal Interns generally will be given assignments related to projects arising from the work of CGBs Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division (CAOD), the Web and Print Publishing Division (WPPD), and the Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP). CAOD develops and conducts consumer outreach and education initiatives to inform the public about important Commission regulatory programs. WPPD is responsible for researching, writing, designing and developing electronic and print materials to communicate information on the policies, rulemakings, programs and plans of the FCC, as well as information consumers need to make choices in a competitive communications marketplace. ONAP works to promote the deployment and adoption of communication services and technologies in Native communities and on Tribal Lands. Some interns may focus primarily or solely on the work of one Division/Office, and some may receive assignments from a variety of them. Interns also may be given assignments related to special projects from the Office of the Bureau Chief and other CGB divisions and offices.

Bergmann & Moore is a law firm managed by experienced former VA attorneys who focus exclusively on Veterans disability claims. Our main office is located in the Washington, D.C. area, in order to help us access the Court and the Department of Veterans Affairs head offices, but we represent Veterans who live all across America, from California to Florida, and we represent Veterans who live in Puerto Rico and the Philippines as well. We offer representation at all levels of the VA administrative process, as well as in the Federal court system, at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We focus solely on Veterans law and remain current on Veteran-related issues, claims and benefits. Our legal intern will work in our Outreach and Public Affairs department, which is primarily responsible for: - Conducting training workshops - Media and public relations - Website - New client screening and intake This internship will have a variety of responsibilities, including working with prospective clients to screen and develop their cases.

Gillis Educational Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting firm providing an array of services and products. We are currently looking for two bright college students to help us develop our internal research department. As an Educational Research Intern with our company, you will do much to help our internal and external operations and programming. For those interested in gaining real world work experience, developing vital skills in research, and giving back to the community, this internship opportunity may be for you! This internship is four months in duration. Upon successful completion of the internship a paid position with our company may be offered. All interns across departments receive written recommendations for future schooling or jobs as well as personalized mentorship and guidance from our senior management. Apply NOW for our 2013 Summer/Fall Internship Program! The internship start date is August 1, 2013. Please be advised that this is an unpaid internship and is virtual in nature.

Company is looking for an intern interested in working for a non-profit providing direct client services to victims of crime. This is 20-hour internship. Training provided. Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) is full social services organization working to prevent, support and educate about violence and victimization. We serve victims of crimes to help reduce trauma, hold offenders accountable, and stabilize victims involved in violent crimes. Trained victim advocates provide crisis intervention, case management, court education and accompaniment and post trial support. CAFY helps families deal with daily life issues associated with at-risk youth including youth crime, violence, sex, and substance abuse. Trained mentors work to recognize the challenges within a family given to the issues abuse, poor academic performance, etc., CAFY provides linguistically specific services to Hispanic victims as well.

Summary The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented intern with an interest in media, public policy, and womens issues to provide support to NWLCs Media Office in the Communications Department. A full-time intern will work 37.5 hours per week; a part-time intern must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible, but typically they span sometime in May through mid-August 2013. The Organization NWLC is celebrating four decades of advancing opportunities for women and their families, particularly those most in need. We have succeeded in getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and educating the public about ways to make laws and public policies work for women and their families. Today, an experienced staff of nearly 60 continues to advance the issues that cut to the core of womens lives in education, employment, family and economic security, and health and reproductive rights with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps and AmeriCorps and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. CNCS, located in Washington, DC, is looking for undergraduate or graduate students for this internship. The intern will participate in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to grant review processes across all programs and assist in planning and implementation of grant reviews. This position is located in the Office of Grant Policy and Operations. CNCS is unable to offer stipends, relocation or housing assistance. However, this internship offers opportunities to gain excellent practical work experience and skill development. Intern may be eligible to receive commuter benefits to use for public transportation to and from the internship site. Start/End Dates: Flexible

Summary The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks an energetic, detail-oriented intern with an interest in media, public policy, and womens issues to provide support to NWLCs Media Office in the Communications Department. A full-time intern will work 37.5 hours per week; a part-time intern must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible, but typically they span sometime in May through mid-August 2013. The Organization NWLC is celebrating four decades of advancing opportunities for women and their families, particularly those most in need. We have succeeded in getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and educating the public about ways to make laws and public policies work for women and their families. Today, an experienced staff of nearly 60 continues to advance the issues that cut to the core of womens lives in education, employment, family and economic security, and health and reproductive rights with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.