Employment Opportunities

Ms. JD Internship

Ms. JD is seeking responsible and self-motivated law students to intern for the rest of the fall semester. A stipend of $300 will be available for 30 hours of work, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Duties will include: Copyright negotiations and compilation of a library of resource for women lawyers, including publications and studies on women in the law. Data collection on statistics on women in the legal profession. Content development, including soliciting contributions from practicing attorneys and judges. Weekly updates and internet research on events and remarkable happenings related to women in the legal profession. Conference planning for the 2009 Ms. JD conference. Organization of programs to assist aspiring women lawyers in third-world countries. Interaction with and supervision by women lawyers.
Qualifications: Ms. JD is seeking responsible and self-motivated law students. This internship requires 30 hours of work during the fall semester. Ms. JD will offer a stipend of $300 (approximately $10 per hour). The Ms. JD law clerk can work anywhere in the world as long as she will have uninterrupted internet access, a computer, and 30 hours during the fall semester.
To apply, please visit http://www.ms-jd.org/fallinternform.
A resume and cover letter are required along with three professional references, at least two of which are from a law professor or previous employer. Your cover letter should address your particular interest in Ms. JD, any experiences relevant to Ms. JD's mission, and any skills in web development (these skills are by no means required!).

American Civil Liberties Union

Legal internship opportunities for 1st and 2nd year students, including the Women's Rights Project, Reproductive Freedom Project, and Racial Justice Project.
Fellowship opportunities for 3rd year and recent graudates, including the Women's Rights Project and Reproductive Freedom Project.

National Women's Law Center

A non-profit legal advocacy organization that works to advance the rights of women, particularly the rights of low-income women and girls.
Summer internships for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year students.

Northwest Women's Law Center

A non-profit public interest organization that works in impact litigation, legislation, and information & referral services to advance the legal rights of women.
Summer internships are available. Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and any other materials you would like considered to Sara Ainsworth, NWLC Staff Attorney at sains@nwwlc.org or fax to (206) 682-9556.

National Association of Women Lawyers

To find a job or fill a position, visit the NAWL Career Center.

Internships USA

General list of women's rights internships, organized by state.