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Women’s Law Project Summer Legal InternshipsThe Women’s Law Project is a public interest law center dedicated to improving the legal and economic status of women and their families through litigation, public policy development, education and legislative reform. The Law Project has offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Organizational Background The Law Project was founded in 1974 by a group of feminist attorneys devoted to winning equality and justice for women. In its early years, the Law Project won national recognition for its trailblazing ERA Project, which combined extensive litigation under state ERAs with a public education effort to improve public perceptions about the then-proposed federal ERA. Throughout its history, the Law Project has played a leading role in the struggle to defend the right of women to reproductive freedom. Its efforts in this area include representation and amicus work in the landmark United States Supreme Court cases Thornburgh v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Ferguson v. City of Charleston, and Stenberg v. Carhart. The Law Project has also successfully challenged sex discrimination in employment, insurance, education, athletics, and prison conditions. The Law Project continues its efforts in these important areas and others, including fighting for the rights of lesbian and gay parents, advocating on behalf of impoverished women, seeking justice in the courts’ child custody, child support and protection from abuse processes, championing the rights of sexual assault survivors, and counseling thousands of women on these and many other issues through our telephone counseling service. Application Process Each summer, the Law Project hires 2-3 law student interns for each of its two offices. Student interns assist primarily with the Law Project’s litigation and public advocacy efforts. Interns are either funded through public interest grants and fellowships or work-study or volunteer their time. Both first- and second-year law students are invited to apply. Applications from second-year students are particularly welcome. Students must have excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills. Experience in women's rights/public interest law and/or coursework is desirable. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and legal writing sample by February 15 to: Terry L. Fromson |
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