Legal Clerk (Summer 2024)
Internship
Disability Rights Legal Center
Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) celebrated its 49th year in 2023 as the nation’s oldest cross-disability rights advocacy organization. Our mission is to champion the rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and litigation. The DRLC strives to bring high-impact cases in administrative, state, and federal courts. These cases impact the lives and conditions for many similarly situated people.
Description
UNPAID • Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. • Conduct legal research on relevant case law, statutes, and regulations. • Assist in the discovery process, including document review and analysis. • Participate in client interviews and communicate with clients under attorney supervision. • Draft memoranda and other written materials to support litigation efforts. • Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as needed. • Collaborate with attorneys and staff on special projects and initiatives related to civil rights advocacy.