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9 people are interested
Legal Internships with Major Civil Rights Organization
ORGANIZATION: Council on American-Islamic Relations, Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Legal Internships:
The internship is open to first year law students. The legal intern will work closely with CAIR-MI Staff Attorney on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR-MI.
* Research laws and policies on employment, student conduct, immigration procedures, criminal offenses, and other areas as seen fit.
* Legal writing: drafting arguments, memos and complaints.
* Other office duties as assigned.
* The ideal candidate is organized and able to follow-through to complete all assigned tasks
* He/she possesses excellent legal written communication skills and a commitment to serving the community.
Legal Clerkships:
Second and third year law students are encouraged to apply for the law clerk positions.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
* Work closely with Staff Attorney to work on legal cases for CAIR-MI.
* Clerks will write legal letters, complete intakes, draft complaints and more.
* Participate in representing complainants in dispute resolution, EEOC mediation, filing complaints and possible law suits.
* Assist in documenting incidents of religious discrimination by counseling and interviewing complainants regarding their incidents.
Qualifications:
* The internship is open to second or third year law students.
* Applicants need one year law research experience and access to a legal database.
* Candidates should have an interest in civil rights cases.
* The ideal candidate is organized and able to follow-through to complete all assigned tasks.
* He/she possesses excellent legal written communication skills and a commitment to serving the community.
Apply today by sending a cover letter, resume, and sample legal writing to internships@cairmichigan.org.
Submit an online application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k8yJf1TqXrOYNAPqmz4HtrKxImAaLuHJFDAHz7ryNoI/viewform
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About Council on American-Islamic Relations, Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI)
Location:
30201 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 260, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, US
Mission Statement
CAIR-MI is a chapter of the national organization, Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-MI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Michigan. CAIR-Mi's mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding through education, mediation, media and the law. CAIR-MI has been serving the state of Michigan since 2000 with an emphasis on Metro Detroit, Flint/Saginaw, Ann Arbor/Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids/Muskegon.
Description
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter (CAIR-MI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. The organization is affiliated with America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, CAIR, whose headquarters is located in Washington D.C.
Through media and government relations, education and advocacy, CAIR-MI puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is represented. In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
30201 Orchard Lake Rd.Farmington Hills, MI 48334
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Multi-Tasking
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours per week
- Read above description for detailed information.