Transgender Legal Internships Announced New York and Washington DC

[MadelineB]

Transgender Rights Internship - Fall and Spring Semester
Posted July 17, 2012
by Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund

http://www.humanrightsjobs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8962:-transgender-rights-internship-fall-and-spring-semester-ny-usa-&catid=68:no-password-required&Itemid=511

Type: Law Student Internship, Unpaid
Location: New York

Job description:
The law student intern, under the supervision of Lambda Legal's Transgender Rights Attorney, will assist primarily with advancing Lambda Legal's transgender civil rights work

Qualifications:
Because of the focused and challenging nature of the work Lambda Legal does, we prefer to hire law students who have some experience with transgender issues. Thus, a background in or familiarity with issues, legal or otherwise, important to transgender people will greatly strengthen an application. Commitment to public interest law also greatly strengthens an application. Lambda Legal encourages applications from transgender people, people of color, and people with disabilities, including HIV. The ability to speak additional languages, especially Spanish, is a plus.

[MadelineB]

Legal Intern or Fellow - Washington DC
Posted on: July 19, 2012
Posted by: National Center for Transgender Equality

http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/KHz8fHCznbJd/

NCTE is seeking legal interns for the Fall 2012 semester or 2012-13 school year. We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in law school. Legal internships are unpaid. NCTE will work with a student's university to assure academic credit is received.

We also work with 3L students and recent law school graduates on a case-by-case basis for law fellowships. To be considered for a law fellowship, applicants must have an external financial sponsor.

Legal Intern/Fellow Responsibilities

- Provide research and analysis on legal and/or policy issues
- Track local and federal legislation and policies
- Educate policymakers and key stakeholders
- Assist transgender activists in lobbying visits
- Attend hearings, coalitional meetings, and community events