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AARP Foundation Legal Intern

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Washington, DC, USA
Internship

We are AARP Foundation Litigation, the litigating unit of AARP Foundation.

We are looking for a top-notch second-year law student with a passion for litigation to work with us to end senior poverty.  If you are a critical thinker, an eager learner, and a team player who wants to gain valuable experience in public interest law, read on. 

We seek someone who:

  • has strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in public service. 
  • is smart, ambitious, and intellectually curious.  
  • is a diligent researcher and an excellent writer.
  • is offended by injustice and wants to do something about it.  
Areas of Responsibility: 

Working under the supervision of AARP Foundation attorneys, you will:

  • Conduct legal research
  • Draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
  • Assist in civil discovery
  • Interview current and potential clients
  • Work with outside co-counsel
  • Participate in litigation strategy
Educational Background: 
Current second-year law student
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with LEXIS and other legal research platforms
  • Significant experience with The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation 
  • Demonstrated public interest/public service interest or experience
Compensation/Benefits: 

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Job Function: 

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Mission: 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 15 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
AARP Foundation Legal Intern
industry: 
Nonprofit