General Field Placements
Alameda County District Attorney1225 Fallon Street, Suite 900 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪Contact: Terry Wiley, Senior Deputy District Attorney Tel. (510) 268-7500| Fax (510) 839-0391 Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, References, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: August 1st (F), January 1st (S) Status: Active. |
Alameda County Public Defender1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 400 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Deadlines: August 30th (F), December 5th (S); Rolling basis. Status: Active. |
Alameda County Superior Court Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator Services1225 Fallon Street, Room 250 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612▪ Contact: Candace Goldman, Program Manager Requirements: Cover Letter and Resume. References and writing samples may be requested. Deadlines: 8 weeks before start of term (F, S). January 31 (Su). Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: Interns work side-by-side with program staff to provide legal information and instructional assistance to self-represented litigants in the areas of family law, name changes, restraining orders, guardianships, small claims, unlawful detainer and other landlord-tenant matters, debt collection, and general civil cases. Interns also assist with the conduct of workshops on family law topics and guardianships of the person, and provide courtroom support to family law motion calendars on pro per days. Interns also distribute written instructions and other legal materials and make appropriate referrals for litigants; they may perform specialized research and drafting projects for the program and participating judicial officers. The program does not provide legal advice or representation to individuals. Click here to access a program flyer and more detailed internship program description. |
American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California39 Drumm Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94111▪ Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: January 1st-June 30th (F), July 1st-November 30th (S) ; Open until filled. Description: The ACLU of Northern California invites second and third year law students to apply for internships in the Legal Department of the San Francisco office. Virtually all intern work involves civil liberties and constitutional law. The ACLU-NC's priorities include: Police Practices, Race Discrimination/Racial Justice, Student Rights, Lesbian & Gay Rights, Surveillance, Reproductive Rights, Immigrant Rights, Language Rights, Cyber Liberties, Criminal Justice, and First Amendment Rights. |
American Civil Liberties Union - Immigrants' Rights Project39 Drumm Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94111 ▪ Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: Applicants must be committed to civil liberties and immigrants’ rights and have an interest in working toward racial and social justice. In addition, applicants should have strong writing and research skills, be proficient in word processing and Windows software, and be familiar with LEXIS-NEXIS and Westlaw. |
Asian Law Caucus55 Columbus Avenue ▪ San Francisco, CA 94111 ▪ Contact: Angela F. Chan, Staff Attorney Deadlines: July 24st (F), December 4th (S) Status: Active. Description: Law clerks work on issues involving employment and labor rights, housing advocacy and community development, criminal justice reform, education, immigrants' rights, national security, and civil rights. Clerks' duties include conduction client intake interview, drafting declarations, researching and drafting court filings such as briefs and motions, attending hearings, developing know-your-rights materials, and drafting letters in support or opposition of various pending bills in Sacramento and Washington D.C. Clerks are required to work 15 hours/week during the academic year and full-time during the summer. Late applications will be accepted if space permits. Only applications emailed to angelac@asianlawcaucus.org will be accepted. Please see the website for more information: www.asianlawcaucus.org. |
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO)1305 Franklin Street; Suite 410 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ 1121 Mission Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94103 Description: Externs work hand-in-hand with staff attorneys to assess and take on the representation of survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking or persons seeking immigration assistance including deportation defense. If certified, externs will be encouraged to make court appearances including hearings for restraining orders and appearances in public benefits or immigration matters. |
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Bay Area Legal Aid1735 Telegraph Avenue ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Genevieve Richardson, Director of Pro Bono Activities Requirements: Cover Letter, BayLegal Application (available on website) Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Rolling basis; March 1st suggested for summer internships. Status: Active. Description: Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest staff based non-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, with internships available throughout the Bay Area. We provide services on a regional basis through local offices and clinics located in the following Bay Area counties: Alameda (Oakland); Contra Costa (Richmond); Marin; Napa; San Francisco; San Mateo (Redwood City); and Santa Clara (San Jose) counties. Additionally, BayLegal has a regional Legal Advice Line which conducts intake and provides advice and counsel. With six regional offices, and 100+ staff members, BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. BayLegal assist clients in four main priority areas: (1) Domestic Violence Prevention; (2) Housing Preservation; (3) Economic Security; and (4) Health Access. Bay Area Rapid Transit - Office of General Counsel300 Lakeside Drive ▪ P.O. Box 12688 ▪ Oakland, CA 94604-2688 ▪Contact: Byron K. Toma, Staff Attorney Tel. (510) 464-6016 | Fax (510) 464-6049 Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcript. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: The General Counsel's Office of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District provide legal advice and performs civil litigation on behalf of the government agency operating the BART system throughout the Bay Area. Attorneys in the Office handle issues similar to those within the city attorneys' and county counsels' offices. Our office handles matters involving environmental law, real estate law, public contracting law, public finance, employment law, law enforcement law, redevelopment, First Amendment issues, marketing issues, and other issues related to the operation of a train system. We work with the Brown Act, the California Public Records Act, and the Political Reform Act. Interns will likely work with issues involving research into conflicts of interest, ADA compliance, prepare Pitchess motions and Workplace Violence Restraining Order petitions. Qualified students may be able to make court appearances under the supervision of an attorney. |
California Appellate Project101 2nd Street, Suite 600 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Bertha Adriana Magaña, Investigative Attorney Deadlines: Rolling basis; Open until filled. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. |
California Office of the Attorney General - Civil Law Division, Correctional Law Section455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 11000 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102-7004 ▪ Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
California Office of the Attorney General - Criminal Law Division, Appeals, Writs and Trials Section455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 11000 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102-3664 ▪ Contact: Arthur Beever, Law Student Coordinator Requirements: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Transcript, and Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
California Office of the Attorney General - Criminal Law Division, Correctional Writs and Appeals Section455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 11000 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 Contact: Denise A. Yates, Deputy Attorney General Requirements: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Unofficial Transcript. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
California Office of the Attorney General - Civil Law Division, Health, Education & Welfare Section455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 11000 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102-7004 ▪ Contact: Beverley Meyers, Deputy Attorney General Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
California Office of the Attorney General - Public Rights Division: Environment, Land Law, & Natural Resources Sections1515 Clay Street, 20th Floor ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Joel Jacobs, Deputy Attorney General, Tel. (510) 622-2100 Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Letter of Recommendation. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
California Office of the State Public DefenderIntern Committee ▪ 221 Main Street, 10th Floor ▪ San Francisco, 94105 ▪ Contact: Intern Program Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Two references must be provided upon request. Deadlines: Rolling basis. Status: Active Description: The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) has an exclusive focus on death penalty cases and represents more than 130 people on California's death row. The OSPD litigates these cases both on appeal and habeas corpus. The work of the office is often at the cutting edge of criminal law. We have appeared in the California Supreme Court in over 250 cases and in the U.S. Supreme Court in a half dozen cases where certiorari review was granted. We have been responsible for major developments in the areas of capital litigation, due process, right to counsel, confessions, jury selection, search and seizure, sentencing, and other issues. Summer interns will assist with preparing appeals or habeas corpus petitions to the California Supreme Court. Responsibilities may include: legal and factual research on guilt/innocence, forensic, mental health, client social history, and other issues; collecting or summarizing documents, investigation, and field work (expenses paid); drafting memos and legal pleadings; preparing for hearings and other tasks. Students will participate in team meetings. Summer students will attend a week's worth of formal training at the beginning of summer, and addition to informal training throughout the summer. Summer internships last 10 weeks from June until August. Academic year interns must commit to at least 15 hours/week. Can submit applications via e-mail at internprogram@ospd.gov. |
California Public Utilities Commission - Commissioner Mark Ferron's Office505 Van Ness Avenue ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Sarah Thomas, Legal/Energy/Telecom Advisor Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample. Deadlines: August (F). Status: Active. |
California Natural Resources Agency1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 ▪ Sacramento, CA 95814 ▪ Contact: Julia Levin, Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Assistant: Kimberly Goncalves Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Letter of Recommendation. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. .
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Center for Biological Diversity351 California Street, Suite 600 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94104 ▪ Contact: sfinternship@biologicaldiversity.org Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, Transcript, and List of References. Deadlines: Open until filled for Summer (full time), Spring and Fall Semester (full or part time) Status: Active. Description: The Center for Biological Diversity works through science, law, and policy to conserve imperiled species and their native habitats. We have a rigorous legal externship program where students will approximate working as attorneys on cutting edge legal issues. The San Francisco office is a hub of legal activity with attorneys working on cutting-edge environmental law issues. Legal interns are likely to work on projects concerning ocean protection, climate change, public lands and urban wildlands. Legal interns will assist with the preparation of litigation aimed at protecting imperiled species and habitat. Legal interns will conduct legal research and writing, and may prepare legal memos, assist with brief writing, prepare filings, investigate new cases and draft official policy comments. On occasion, legal interns may have opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings. The legal internship requires strong legal research and writing skills. Creative, motivated and good-humored law students are encouraged to apply. Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience is preferred. Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a résumé, a writing sample, a transcript and references to: sfinternship@biologicaldiversity.org. Please provide your name and the position you're applying for in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You'll be notified if you're selected for an interview. No phone calls, please. Please visit http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/about/jobs/internships.html#sf_legal for additional information on how to apply. |
Center for Food SafetyWest Coast Office ▪ 2601 Mission Street, Suite 803 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94110 Contact: Ryan L. Crumley, Legal Assistant Paige Tomaselli, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
Center for Justice & Accountability870 Market Street, Suite 680 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102▪ Contact: Pamela Merchant, Executive Director Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: June 15th (F) October 15th (S) November 15th (Su) Status: Active. For more information about the application process, please visit http://www.cja.org/section.php?id=104. |
Centro Legal de la Raza3022 International Boulevard, Suite 410 ▪ Oakland, CA 94601 ▪ Contact: Bianca Sierra, Executive Director Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References. Deadlines: Beginning of semester (F), November 1st (S) Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Description and Additional Information: Founded in 1969 and located in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, Centro Legal de la Raza is a comprehensive legal services agency. Our mission is to protect and advance the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual legal representation, education, community organizing, and advocacy. Interns will assist attorneys in three major areas: housing, employment, and immigration. Duties will include:
Requires fluency or near fluency in English and Spanish. |
Child Care Law Center445 Church Street ▪ San Francisco, California 94114 ▪ Contact: Melissa Rodgers, Directing Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and List of References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: The Child Care Law Center is a legal services support center. We work on child care legal issues that affect low-income families throughout California including state subsidies, inclusion of children with disabilities, and licensing. To get a sense of the range of legal issues we handle, please visit our website: www.childcarelaw.org. Interns may assist in preparing legal information for clients and referring clients to the appropriate resources. They may also participate in drafting publications on child care law issues and undertake legal research and writing to support policy development or impact litigation. |
Communities for a Better Environment1440 Broadway, Suite 701 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612▪ Contact: Adrienne Bloch, Senior Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Letter of Recommendation. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. |
Contra Costa County Public Defender3811 Bissell Avenue ▪ Richmond, CA 94805 ▪ Contact: Jonathan Laba, Deputy Public Defender Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Letter of Recommendation. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
Disability Rights Advocates2001 Center Street, 4th Floor ▪ Berkeley, CA 94704▪ Contact: Kevin Knestrick, Supervising Staff Attorney and Laurie Ferreira, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages), and List of References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
Disability Rights California1330 Broadway, Suite 500 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Jung Pham, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter and Resume. Deadlines: Rolling Basis. Status: Active. Description: Preferred courses include: disability rights law; mental health law; social welfare law; constitutional law; civil rights; social justice skills & practice issues &/or evidence. |
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Inc.3075 Adeline ▪ Berkeley, CA 94703 ▪ Contact: Law Student Internships Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume, Transcript, List of References, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Rolling basis. Status: Active. Description: The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. DREDF pursues its mission through education, advocacy, and law reform efforts. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in the interpretation of federal and California civil rights laws protecting persons with disabilities. DREDF attorneys have taught a Disability Rights Law seminar at Boalt since 1988. Academic term internships generally involve a commitment of 16 hours per week. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. |
Earthjustice - California Regional Office426 Seventeenth Street, 5th Floor ▪ Oakland, CA 94612▪ Contact: Wendy Park, Associate Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, Writing Sample (<5 pages), and List of References. Deadlines: Open until filled (F), Oct. 1 2009 (S) Status: Active. Description: Earthjustice's mission centers on protecting people and natural resources by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws and providing clients with the best legal representation and related advocacy. The California Regional Office of Earthjustice works to protect the Sierra Nevada forests, promote salmon recovery, improve air and water quality, and reform federal and states land management practices. In pursuit of these broad litigation objectives, we bring a mix of lawsuits under federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other federal and state law. Student externs participate in all aspects of Earthjustice litigation and practice area, including researching, preparing, investigating, and prosecuting lawsuits aimed at protecting the environment. |
Earthjustice International Program426 Seventeenth Street, 6th Floor ▪ Oakland, CA 94612▪ Contact: Lisa Nessan, Office Manager Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume, Transcript, Writing Sample, and List of 3 References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: Earthjustice's International Program uses the power of the law to protect the environment and human health worldwide. We represent public interest and community groups in international tribunals and domestic courts in our work to establish, strengthen, and enforce national and international legal protections for the environment, public health, and human and environmental rights. Our current docket centers on four main program areas, each of which is at the leading edge of the development of international environmental law: using principles of human rights and public participation to ensure the effectiveness, integrity and fairness of international climate institutions; establishing strong international environmental governance in the Arctic; making rapid progress in the fight against global climate change by limiting key international sources of global warming pollution; and expanding the public use of environmental law throughout the world. We usually have one to two full- or part-time law student externs each spring and fall semester, and two to three full-time law clerks each summer. International Program externs and clerks perform a wide range of activities, including legal and factual research and writing on a variety of issues, such as human rights and the environment, global climate change, and international and/or environmental law. Externs and clerks will be exposed to legal practice before domestic and/or international tribunals. |
Electronic Frontier Foundation454 Shotwell Street ▪ San Francisco CA 94110-1914 ▪ Contact: Matt Zimmerman, Senior Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active Description: Interns assist in all aspects of litigation, including legal research, factual investigation, and drafting of memoranda and briefs, while also helping with policy research, client counseling, and the development of public education materials. EFF's docket ranges across the technological and legal landscape, from online fair use of copyrighted materials to electronic voting to the PATRIOT Act; take a look at http://www.eff.org/legal/victories/ or http://www.eff.org/legal/active_legal.html for details about our work preserving constitutional values in the digital world. School-year internships are part-time, and are 16 hours per week minimum. Internships are available at our offices in San Francisco for all legal issues and in Washington, D.C. for work with our FLAG project focusing on FOIA requests and litigation. |
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights344- 40th Street ▪ Oakland, CA 94609 ▪Contact: Dianna Frappier, Co-Founder and Director Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. |
Equal Rights Advocates180 Howard Street, Suite 300 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Jora Trang, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample (5-10 pages), and 3 References Deadlines: October 20th (S), December 15th (Su) Status: Active. Description: Equal Rights Advocates is a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls. Law clerks duties' include:
Clerks are required to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year and full-time during the summer. They must display excellent research and writing skills and demonstrate a commitment to women's issues, public interest law, and racial justice. Clerks should have experience working on the ERA's focus areas - sexual harassment, employment issues, affirmative action, welfare, family/work, immigration, and economic self-sufficiency - and have completed coursework in related areas, such as employment discrimination, constitutional law, evidence, critical race theory, feminist jurisprudence, immigration law, and public interest law. Bilingual ability in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is a plus. Please submit applications to lawclerkapplicants@equalrights.org.
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Federal Public Defender (Oakland)555 12th Street, Suite 650 ▪ Oakland, CA 94607 ▪ Contact: Robin Packel and Beth McKenna, Research and Writing Attorneys Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Rolling basis. Status: Active. Description: Externs should have completed two years of law school, and ideally they will have completed or be taking the following classes: criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence and constitutional law. Applications are reviewed as they are received. |
Federal Public Defender (San Francisco)450 Golden Gate Avenue, 19th Floor, Room 19-6884, Box 36106 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Chris Miles, Research and Writing Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
First District Appellate Project730 Harrison Street, Suite 201 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94107 ▪ Contact: Kathryn Seligman, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References, and short Writing Sample. Deadlines: August 17th (F), October 10th (S) Rolling basis; March 23rd, click here for description and application information. Description: The FDAP is a small non-profit firm that handles indigent criminal appeals, either directly, or by assisting attorneys who are appointed by the court on a case-by-case basis. For fall, the FDAP prefers a 3L with knowledge of criminal procedure evidence. The seeking 3L should know criminal procedure, evidence, etc, and have a experience in criminal law or a commitment to criminal defense law. For spring, the FDAP will consider middle of the second year and 3rd years. Position requires 15 to 20 hrs per week. |
Habeas Corpus Resource Center303 Second Street, Suite 400 ▪ South San Francisco, CA 94107 ▪ Contact: Margo Hunter, Staff Attorney; Paula Fog, Staff Attorney; Megan Hailey, Staff Attorney; Tamara Crepet, Staff Attorney Deadlines: Rolling basis; Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), located in San Francisco, provides counsel to represent indigent men and women under sentence of death in California. The HCRC's mission is to provide timely, high-quality legal representation for indigent petitioners in death penalty habeas corpus proceedings before the Supreme Court of California and the federal courts. Students who extern at the HCRC are assigned to spend most of their time working on one or two cases. They are integrated into exiting case teams, which consist of lawyers, paralegals, and investigators. Students assist case teams on a variety of projects, including legal and non-legal research, factual development, and analysis of legal claims. Legal research projects pertain to various capital defense issues. Non-legal research can pertain to almost any other subject matter relevant to a capital case, such as forensics or psychology. Factual development and analysis involve gathering case-related facts as well as synthesizing and organizing case materials to form a coherent legal picture. Please visit http://www.hcrc.ca.gov/employment.php for information about how to apply. |
W. Haywood Burns Institute180 Howard Street, Suite 320 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Michael Harris, Deputy Director Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled. However September 1st (F), December 15th (S) Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: The BI seeks externs to conduct research on racial disproportionately in juvenile justice systems throughout the nation.
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Homeless Action CenterBerkeley Office ▪ 3126 Shattuck Avenue ▪ Berkeley, CA 94705 ▪ Contact: Lisa Lunsford , Supervising Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled - training usually occurs at the start of the semester (the first Friday of February, June, and September). See website for more details. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: The Homeless Action Center (HAC) is a non-profit legal services agency serving low-income residents of Alameda County. It focuses on increasing access to public benefits. Intern duties include working directly with homeless, mentally-disabled clients and providing representation in claims for Social Security disability benefits. Depending on interns' interests, they can be assigned their own caseload of clients or assigned a hearing brief or both. Interns have the opportunity to represent clients who have claims at the initial and appellate levels. They are responsible for interviewing clients, obtaining and analyzing medical and other evidence, developing legal arguments, writing persuasive letters, corresponding with clients' physicians and Social Security, coordinating medical appointments, drafting briefs and other legal documents, preparing clients for hearings, and attending ALJ hearings involving direct and cross examinations. Interns may also represent clients in other public benefits claims, including General Assistance, CalWorks, Food Stamps, and CAPI. Interns are required to attend a periodic case review meeting and are supervised directly by attorneys. Interns are required to work a minimum of 7 hours/week until their specific project or the semester is completed. See website for more information: www.homelessactioncenter.org. |
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)1814 Franklin Street, Suite 1040 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References. Deadlines: September 1st (F), January 15th (S) Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: Students interning with HERA have a chance to work on all aspects of our work, with a particular focus on interviewing clients, engaging in legal research and writing, preparing administrative complaints or working on litigation as appropriate, and participating in policy work. We are particularly concerned at this time with foreclosure prevention work. |
Insight Center for Community and Economic Development2201 Broadway, Suite 815 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612-3024 ▪ Contact: Brad Caftel, Vice President & General Counsel Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Boalt student last here Fall ‘09. Description: The Insight Center is a national nonprofit research, consulting and legal organization dedicated to building economic health in vulnerable communities. Our major areas of focus are economic security, workforce development, asset building, and early care and education. Our legal team provides support to the other program areas and works with legal services programs and with community-based organizations engaged in economic development projects. We do not litigate - we are essentially corporate and tax lawyers for low-income communities. Interns can expect to do research on questions arising from non-profits' operations and program development, work on documents such as bylaws and tax-exemption applications, and write articles for the legal services community. |
Justice Now1322 Webster Street, Suite 210 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612▪ Contact: Amanda Scheper, Director of Client Services Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume Deadlines: Up to 1st after semester begins for (F) & (S) Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights131 Steuart Street, Suite 400 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Paul Chavez, Pro Bono Coordinator, Senior Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and List of 3 References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Additional Information: Prior public interest experience is preferred. If applicable, applicants should indicate if they are fluent in a foreign language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese). |
Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center180 Montgomery Street, Suite 600 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94104 ▪ Contact: Howard Chen, Manager, Human Resources and Administration Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
Legal Services for Children1254 Market Street, 3rd Floor ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Kirsten Strobel Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample to "Internships at Legal Services for Children." Materials of no more than 10 pages can be faxed to (415) 863-7708. Deadlines: August 1st (F), December 1st (S); Flexible. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Description: Term-time interns are required to commit to a weekly minimum of sixteen hours. Legal Services for Children is not able to offer compensation to our interns. We are, however, open to sponsoring fellowships that interns are able to receive from their law school or other sources. More information regarding intern duties and the organization's mission can be found at http://www.lsc-sf.org. |
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children1540 Market Street, Suite 490 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Robin Rederford, Intern Coordinator Deadlines: August 30th (F), December 5th (S), March 31st (Su) Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Description: LSPC offers 3 intern sessions per year, January through May, June through August and September through December. We ask for a 16-hour week minimum commitment for law students. |
Marin County Public DefenderHall of Justice, Room 139 ▪ San Rafael, California, 94903 ▪ Contact: Pedro Oliveros, Chief Deputy Public Defender Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Writing Sample optional. Deadlines: Rolling basis. Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. |
National Center for Lesbian Rights870 Market Street, Suite 370 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Ming Wong, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript. Deadlines: August 1st (F), November 1st (S) Status: Active. Description: NCLR is committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families. We litigate precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocate for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community; provide free legal assistance and information to LGBT people and their legal advocates; and conduct community education on LGBT legal issues. Fall, Spring and Summer clerks will be working at NCLR’s offices in San Francisco. Clerks will interact with members of the community who contact NCLR’s legal information helpline and handle their questions from start to finish under the supervision and training of NCLR staff attorneys. Clerks will also conduct case research, update or draft publications, and draft memos on a wide range of issues affecting LGBT people and their families, with attorney supervision. |
National Center for Youth Law405- 14th Street, 15th Floor ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Leecia Welch, Senior Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: August 15th (F); December 15th (S) Status: Active. |
National Housing Law Project703 Market Street, Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94103 ▪ Contact: Navneet Grewal, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and 3 References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: The National Housing Law Project in San Francisco seeks students for fall and spring externships. For more information about our work, please visit www.nhlp.org. Recent significant student work projects have included (1) drafting advocacy letters, litigation-related documents, public records requests, and/or training materials on issues affecting access to affordable housing; (2) analyzing pending or recent legislation related to affordable housing; (3) conducting legal research and writing to assist us in preparing litigation-related documents; (4) attending a variety of trainings to build skills and substantive knowledge regarding housing and public interest advocacy; (5) participating in coalition meetings to advance the rights of low-income tenants; (6) and writing articles for NHLP’s Housing Law Bulletin, a publication that is distributed to attorneys across the nation. The issue areas our students have worked on include the rights of tenants living in foreclosed properties; preservation of affordable housing; emerging fair housing issues; and the housing rights of special needs populations, including tenants with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and individuals with limited English proficiency. NHLP seeks a diverse group of law clerks and is especially interested in providing a supportive experience for those who are committed to a career in public interest law. The ideal candidates must: • possess high-caliber legal research and writing skills; |
National Senior Citizens Law Center1330 Broadway, Suite 525 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Katharine Hsiao, Directing Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References, and Transcript. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. |
Public Advocates, Inc.131 Steuart Street, Suite 300 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Sam Tepperman-Gelfant, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References, and Writing Sample (See website for more information). Deadlines: see website: http://www.publicadvocates.org/internships/law-clerk Status: Active. Description: Public Advocates seeks law students of all levels to assist us with litigation and policy advocacy to advance economic and racial justice. We value students who have a demonstrated commitment to working with and on behalf of low income communities and communities of color. Term-time interns are expected to work at least 15 hours per week. |
Public Health Law and Policy2201 Broadway, Suite 502 ▪ Oakland, CA 94612 ▪ Contact: Matthew Moore, JD, MPH, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and List of References. Deadlines: August 1st (F), December 1st (S) Status: Inactive. Boalt student not here since SP '06. Description: We are looking for law students with excellent research and writing skills who are well-organized, detail-oriented, and have cite checking experience, preferably on a law journal. |
Regents of the University of California- Office of the General Counsel1111 Franklin Street, 8th Floor ▪ Oakland, CA 94607-5200 ▪ Contact: Eric K. Behrens, Attorney at Law Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and Transcript. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: The Office of the General Counsel provides a full range of legal services to the entire University, consisting of ten campuses, five medical schools and teaching hospitals, management or co-management of three major research laboratories, and over 150,000 employees. The bulk of the office's work is in such activities as conferring with University administrators and faculty on University policies and practices, providing drafting services, participating in claims resolution generally, informing University officials of current legal developments, participating in University seminars and training sessions, and furnishing opinions, along with being responsible for all litigation affecting the University. For the externship program, attorneys are encouraged to provide narrowly focused and relatively brief research projects, to work closely with the externs, to provide feedback on their writing, and to include them when appropriate and possible in meetings, hearings, negotiation, etc. |
San Francisco City Attorney's OfficeOffice of the City Attorney ▪ City Hall, Room 234 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Laurel Turner, Manager, Executive Projects & Paralegals Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and brief Legal Writing Sample. Deadlines: June (F), October (S); see website for more information: http://www.sfcityattorney.org/index.aspx?page=16 Status: Active. Description: The City Attorney's Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Unified School District, and the 94 departments, boards, commissions, and offices of the City and County of San Francisco. Our responsibilities include:
Interns assist Deputy City Attorneys in drafting statutes and regulations, reviewing contracts, representing the City in court and before administrative agencies, and advising the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, and various agencies and departments of the City. Work varies depending on the team on which a student interns. |
San Francisco District Attorney's Office850 Bryant Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94103 ▪ Contact: Jessica Geiger, Internship Coordinator Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 page writing sample (optional). Deadlines: Please visit http://sfdistrictattorney.org/index.aspx?page=28 for deadlines and more information. Open until filled. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
San Francisco Public Defender's OfficeOffice of the Public Defender ▪ 555 Seventh Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94103 ▪ Contact: Kathy Asada, Deputy Public Defender, Director of Recruitment Requirements: Online application, including references and statement of motivation, resume and cover letter. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active Description: More information, current deadlines, and an online application can be found at http://sfpublicdefender.org/careers/internship. |
San Francisco Public Defender's Office: Juvenile DivisionOffice of the Public Defender ▪ 375 Woodside Avenue, Room 118 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94127 ▪ Contact: Patricia Lee, Manager Requirements: Online application, including references and statement of motivation, resume and cover letter. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active Description: More information, current deadlines, and an online application can be found at http://sfpublicdefender.org/careers/internship. |
Sierra Club Environmental Law Program85 Second Street, Second Floor ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105-3441 ▪ Contact: Katie Schaefer, Program Assistant Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Transcript, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: September 1st (F), January 1st (S) Status: Active. Description: Solid writing and analytic skills required, as well as good interpersonal skills. An environmental law background is preferable, but not a requirement. For more information about the application process, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/downloads/legal-fall-2011.pdf. |
Transgender Law Center870 Market Street, Suite 400 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Kristina M. Wertz, Legal Director Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active Description: The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting and promoting the civil rights of transgender people and communities. TLC utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and education to increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California's transgender communities. TLC also connects transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services and works to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people. TLC does everything it can to make sure that the information it provides is accurate and up-to-date, but it is important to note that this information is not and should not be understood as legal advice. TLC uses the term "transgender" broadly and inclusively to represent all forms of gender and gender expression that fall within and outside of stereotypical gender norms. The legal extern will respond to requests for assistance and information on TLC's legal helpline, will prepare name and gender change petitions, will conduct legal research and analysis, will assist with updating TLC's legal publications and fact sheets, and will assist TLC attorneys and staff as requested. |
U. S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California: Civil Division450 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102▪ Contact: Ila C. Deiss, Assistant U.S. Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript (if available) Deadlines: May 1st (F), November 1st (S), December 1st (Su) Status: Active Description: More information available at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/can/employ/lawstudent.html . Note: summer law clerks are required to work a minimum of 10 weeks. |
U. S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California: Civil Division - Environment450 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102-3405 Contact: Charles O'Connor, Assistant U.S. Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume. Deadlines: May 15th (F), October 15th (W), January 1st (S) Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Description: The mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office is to prosecute federal crimes and litigate civil cases on behalf of the Untied States of America. The subject position involves research, writing and some discovery work on civil cases filed in the U.S. District Court. Generally, the cases deal with legal issues regarding the environment, natural resources, and other miscellaneous matters related to federal real property. Description: More information available at http://www.justice.gov/usao/can/employ/lawstudent.html. |
U. S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California: Criminal Division – San Francisco BranchContact: Randy Luskey, Assistant U.S. Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume. Deadlines: June 10th (F), October 1st (S) December 1st (Su) Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
U. S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California: Criminal Division - San Jose Branch150 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 900 San Jose, CA 95113 Contact: Jeff Schenk, Assistant United States Attorney Contact: Dan Kaleba, Assistant United States Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume Transcript (if available). Deadlines: June 10th (F), November 1st (S), December 2nd (Su) Status: Active Description: More information available at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/can/employ/lawstudent.html. |
U. S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California: Tax Division450 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102-3405 Contact: Tom Moore , Assistant United States Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume Transcript (if available). Deadlines: June 10th (F), November 1st (S), December 1st (Su) Status: Active. Description: More information available at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/can/employ/lawstudent.html. |
U. S. Department of Agriculture33 New Montgomery Street, 17th Floor ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: John Eichhorst, Regional Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume,Transcript, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status:Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
U. S. Department of Justice: Antitrust Division450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 36046, Room 10-0101 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94102 ▪ Contact: Anna Tryon Pletcher, Trial Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter & Resume, and Transcript. Deadlines: April 15th (F), October 15th (S) Status: Active Description: The Antitrust Division promotes and protect the free market system by enforcing the federal antitrust law. Out office enforces both criminal and civil antitrust laws. On the criminal side, we prosecute price-fixing, market allocation, and bid-rigging cases under the Sherman Antitrust Act. These cases often involve the investigation of international conspiracies. On the civil side, we assess the economic impact of proposed mergers and challenge anti-competitive mergers under Section 7 of the Clayton Act. These mergers often involve high-technology markets. The most competitive applicants will have a background in economics, antitrust, or white collar criminal law, as well as a strong interest in public service. Applicants must be available to work at least 15 hours per week in our office. Interns are not paid, but may be eligible for academic credit from their law school. Prospective interns must pass a DOJ background check, which includes a drug test. |
U. S. Department of Justice: Environment & Natural Resources Division301 Howard Street, Suite 1050 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105▪ Contact: Bernice Yee, Paralegal Specialist or Tammie Sera, Student Aide and Asst. Law Clerk Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Writing Sample, submitted as a single document in pdf format, preferably in the same order. Deadlines: Our legal intern positions have been filled through the Spring 2012 academic year. Applications will be accepted for Summer and Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 from September 12, 2011 - January 20, 2012. First year (second semester) law students may apply after December 1, 2012. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. Description: The San Francisco Field Office (SFFO) has attorneys representing four of the Environmental and Natural Resources Division's (ENRD) nine litigating sections - the Environmental Enforcement Section (EES), the Environmental Defense Section (EDS), the Natural Resources Section (NRS), and the Indian Resources Section (IRS). The EES brings civil enforcement actions in federal court under federal environmental statutes. Its client agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The EDS represents the U.S. in suits challenging the government's administration of federal environmental laws. The NRS is responsible for litigation involving the nation's national parks and forests and other federally-owned public lands and natural resources. The IRS represents the U.S. in litigation to protect tribal resources and sovereign rights. The SFFO seeks law students interested in gaining practical experience in environmental law. Clerks' duties include conducting legal research on a variety of issues, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, preparing written discovery, preparing oral reports on shorter research assignments, and attending planning sessions with client agency counsel and technical experts. Clerks may also attend or assist with site visits, witness interviews, depositions, and hearings that occur in the San Francisco or Sacramento areas. Each clerk is assigned a mentor, who assists them in making the most of their externship experience. The SFFO is looking for students in good standing who can work for a minimum of 16 hours/week during the academic year and full-time in the summer and ideally have completed one introductory environmental law course. Please visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-opp.html#enrd-sanfran for current posting information. |
U. S. Department of Justice: Office of the U.S. Trustee235 Pine Street, Suite 700 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94104-3401 ▪ Contact: Donna S. Tamanaha, Assistant U S Trustee Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Boalt student here since SP '06. |
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 975 Hawthorne Street ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105 ▪ Contact: Robert Moyer, Acting Deputy Regional Counsel Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript. Deadlines: August 1st (F), November 15th (S) Status: Active. Description: During the school year, we accept law students as volunteer interns receiving credit in connection with a clinical program or course work. Interested students should contact our office by the deadline indicated above. Work will consist of assisting attorneys in our office on either enforcement or counseling matters involving the federal environmental statutes which EPA administers. More information about our office can be found at our website. |
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)350 Embarcadero, Suite 500 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94105-1673 ▪ Contact: Linda Ordonio-Dixon, Senior Trial Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample less than 10 pages. Deadlines: August 1st (F), December 1st (S) Status: Active. |
U.S. Federal Trade Commission - Western Region901 Market Street, Suite 570 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94103 ▪ Contact: Jeffrey Klurfeld, Esquire, Regional Director Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and List of References. Deadlines: Open until filled. Status: Active. Description: Student legal interns typically work with several attorneys to assist in conducting investigations and/or preparing matters for litigation. Assignments may include legal or factual research, assisting in and/or conducting interviews with potential witnesses, reading and evaluating documentary materials, drafting memoranda and pleadings, attending investigational hearings and depositions, and participation in meetings to evaluate case proposals or discuss case strategies. We ask that students who work in our office for law school credit commit to being physically present in the office for at least 16 hours per week. It is helpful if a student has taken Evidence, Antitrust and/or any Consumer Protection course, but those courses are not required in order for an intern to work in the office. Please visit FTC web site for more information about organization and its scope. |
U.S. Securities & Exchange CommissionSan Francisco Regional Office Contact: Steven Buchholz, Staff Attorney Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, and Writing Sample (optional). Deadlines: Rolling basis- Early applications are encouraged. Deadline to apply for fall semester positions are around mid-April; Spring semester around mid-October. Our website has the specific deadlines at www.sec.gov/jobs Status: Active. Description: Our interns perform legal writing and research; they attend proffer sessions, witness interviews, and meetings; they assist in document review; they attend investigative testimony and depositions; and they assist generally in all aspects of our investigations. Interns generally gain skills that are necessary in civil litigation and investigations by regulatory agencies. Specifically, students learn to interact with witnesses, evaluate and critically analyze documentary and testimonial evidence, and assist in determining whether there is sufficient evidence to allege violations of the federal securities laws. There are no specific course prerequisites for concurrent courses for the internship. We prefer, however, students who have completed course work in corporations or securities. |
Youth Law Center200 Pine Street, Suite 300 ▪ San Francisco, CA 94104 ▪ Contact: Mamie Yee, Paralegal Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, List of Three References, and Writing Sample. Deadlines: Rolling basis. Status: Active. Description: The Youth Law Center is a legal advocacy organization that works to protect children in the nation's foster care and juvenile justice systems from abuse and neglect, to ensure that they receive the support and services necessary for them to become healthy and productive adults, and to maintain ties to their families and communities whenever possible. To this end, staff attorneys work through consultation, technical assistance, training, public education, and litigation when necessary. Students will work closely with attorneys on pending federal and state civil rights litigation. Tasks include doing legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, and attending litigation strategy meetings. In addition, students will conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on public policy aspects of child welfare and juvenile justice. Students may also work on publications of the Youth Law Center. |
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