The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.
FIRE is searching for a current law student to join our Public Advocacy department next summer as our Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Legal Intern. FIRE’s Public Advocacy department engages in non-litigation advocacy on off-campus free speech issues. This is a paid opportunity offering a $7,000 stipend for a 10-week program that runs from June through August in our Philadelphia office. The Legal Intern will:
As the Darling Foundation Intern, this individual will have the opportunity to work with FIRE’s Public Advocacy team, Communications team, and Engagement and Mobilization team to help advance FIRE’s mission to defend freedom of speech, expression, and thought.
To qualify for FIRE’s Legal Internship, candidates must be rising 2Ls or rising 3Ls at an ABA-accredited California law school and have excellent academic credentials, a passion for FIRE’s mission, and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that makes others enthusiastic about our cause. A successful candidate will be highly organized, communicate effectively, possess exceptional research and writing skills, and have a strong work ethic.
Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample or other demonstration of work. All applications are confidential. Please address applications to Cait Scanlan, Director of People Operations. Applications will be received on a rolling basis.
FIRE is an equal opportunity employer. FIRE is grateful to the Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation for making this position possible, as part of its commitment to advancing legal education in California.
•Last updated on Oct 10, 2024
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