Summer Legal Intern – First Amendment Clinic, University of Georgia School of Law

The First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law seeks a full-time legal intern to start on or after May 16, 2022 for a 10-week, paid summer position.

The Clinic defends and advances the rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition via direct client representation and advocacy, particularly on behalf of individuals and organizations who cannot afford or do not otherwise have access to counsel with First Amendment expertise. The Clinic also serves as a resource for journalists, students, government employees and members of the public on issues of open access and free expression in order to promote a better-informed citizenry.

Under the direction of the Clinic Director, the legal intern will engage in any, or a combination of, the following responsibilities: legal research and writing; case evaluation; civil discovery (both taking and responding) including written requests, depositions, and document review; drafting briefs and other court documents; communication with clients, experts, opposing counsel; prepare and deliver presentations on First Amendment issues; create content for the Clinic’s website.

Candidates must have completed at least one year and be in good academic standing at an ABA-accredited law school.

Candidates should possess the ability to: research case law and statutes; conduct factual research and apply relevant legal analysis; produce clear, concise writing; communicate orally and in writing in professional, collegial manner; balance more than one project/case at a time; and be self-directed and able to work independently. A demonstrated interest or background in civil liberties, First Amendment, and/or media law is also preferred.
Applications received by March 25, 2022 are assured of consideration. To apply, please use the following link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/246736.

For further information, contact Clare Norins, Assistant Clinical Professor & Director of the First Amendment Clinic, at cnorins@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. A background investigation will be required as part of the hiring process.