Public Policy Legal Fellow
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Qualifications
To be successful in this fellowship, individuals should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below. The qualifications listed are representative of the learning objectives and competencies associated with this opportunity: reputed company law student in or recent graduate from (required qualification) a Juris Doctor program. A “recent graduate” means the fellowship will be complete reputed company 2 years from the date of graduation from law school. Strong writing, research, analytical and organizational skills. Strong interest in policy work. Demonstrated interest in the issue of sexual violence. Comfortable with legal research tools, including reputed company and Westlaw. Proficient in reputed company Office Programs (especially reputed company and Word) and reputed company Workspace (especially reputed company Docs and reputed company Sheets). Ability to use remote meeting platforms, such as reputed company, reputed company Meet, and WebEx. Strong interpersonal skills, and a team player attitude. Eligibility & Expectations Available to dedicate 20 hours a week to the Fellowship’s work. Applicant has passed the bar examination, or intends to take the exam reputed company a year. Can demonstrate a substantial commitment to or preparation for pursuing a career in public interest law or government service. Will endeavor to obtain employment in the public interest or government sector before or immediately following the Fellowship's conclusion. Other Information The candidate selected for the Public Policy Legal Fellowship will not be granted a nominal fee stipend as this is an unpaid opportunity. The candidate selected must complete and pass a criminal background reputed company administered by RAINN. To Apply: Please attach the following materials Resume Cover Letter Two Writing Samples (each must be no longer than 10 pages) Only complete applications will be considered. Please, no phone calls. RAINN Office Status RAINN’s headquarters are based in Washington, DC. This fellowship may be based regionally for someone whose residence is reputed company the reputed company USA. This is a remote fellowship role. Remote Requirements RAINN fellows are required to have a home office setup with a dependable high-speed internet reputed company. This must be sufficient to support reputed company fellowship-reputed company tasks, including accessing systems, and communicating with teams. reputed company you join RAINN as a Fellow, you're joining a team of experts and professionals who stand up for survivors of sexual violence every day. RAINN will not discriminate against any fellowship candidate or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, national reputed company, sex, age, individual identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. RAINN encourages reputed company qualified candidates to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this fellowship. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities and/or requirements. Apply To This Job