First Amendment Intern, Summer 2023-Center for Investigative Reporting

Center for Investigative Reporting
Published
January 23, 2023
Location
Remote, United States
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Job Type

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First Amendment Intern (Summer 2023)

We are currently accepting applications for a First Amendment Intern in CIR’s legal department. The intern will work closely with in house and outside counsel. Responsibilities will include working directly with CIR’s General Counsel to assist with:

  • Researching discrete issues for freedom-of-information and court-access cases,
  • Drafting, reviewing, and editing appeal letters for public records requests,
  • Providing feedback on amicus briefs,
  • Researching intellectual property issues and assisting with relevant client letters, and
  • Researching for a law review article involving First Amendment issues and the right of access.

The candidate should:

  • Be a current law student,
  • Have an outstanding academic record with excellent research and writing skills,
  • Have an exceptional ability to work with a diverse staff,
  • Have demonstrated interest in media law and the First Amendment,
  • Be exceptionally collegial, and
  • Be able to multitask and work under deadline pressure.

The internship is designed to be both a learning and work experience for a young law student excited about media law and the First Amendment. The position will not lead to continuing employment with CIR.

Please apply by submitting a resume, unofficial transcript, and cover letter at this link. Starting on January 15, 2023, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, and anticipate filling the position by the end of February.

Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to diversify our workforce. In addition to valuing diverse life experiences and backgrounds, we look for people with relentlessness, camaraderie and a drive to make a difference. We recognize that candidates may not meet all the criteria outlined, but if you are passionate about our work and have a vision to share with us, please apply. We will carefully consider every serious applicant.

We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area, but this is a remote-only position.

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