Remote – Law Student Internship – Summer 2023
Justice in Motion protects migrant rights by ensuring justice across borders.
Justice in Motion is a non-profit advocacy organization with the mission of protecting migrant rights across borders through litigation support and policy initiatives. At the core of this mission is the belief that all migrants should be treated fairly and should have access to justice, and that in today’s globalized world, cross-border partnerships within civil society are essential to fair treatment and justice for migrants. Justice in Motion’s innovative programming includes managing a network of human rights defenders in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Among other things, members of the Defender Network partner with lawyers in the U.S. to support their employment, civil rights, and humanitarian immigration cases for migrants whose rights are violated or are seeking protection in the United States.
Justice in Motion is offering a summer internship opportunity for a law student seeking research and writing experience in the dynamic field of transnational litigation. Research and writing projects will support legal action program collaborations, scholarship to promote justice across borders, and substantive legal training of Defender Network members.
Qualifications
● Law student in good standing at accredited law school
● Strong legal research and writing skills
● Ability to maintain deadlines, and work efficiently with initiative and independence
● Preference will be given to law students who can demonstrate Spanish proficiency
Ideal start date of May 30, 2023
Duration: 10 weeks, 35 hours a week (number of hours per week as well as start and end dates can be flexible based on candidate).
Details: We offer a $15 per hour paid internship opportunity/or will work within the pay requirements of the school’s internship program.
HOW TO APPLY:
Justice in Motion values diversity in our workforce and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Please email a resume, a short writing sample (less than 5 pages), and a customized cover letter to apply@justiceinmotion.org in the subject line, please write: “Law Student Internship [Your Name].”
Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the internship is filled. No phone calls please. Justice in Motion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
