Deadline- July 6, 2012
Countries/Region- U.S
Public Advocates seeks dynamic and dedicated advocates to apply for project funding with them through the Equal Justice Works and Skadden post-graduate fellowship programs. Fellows would work out of our offices in San Francisco or Sacramento.They are a nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization that challenges the systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening community voices in public policy and achieving tangible legal victories advancing education, housing, and transit equity.
Eligibility-
- A passion for economic and racial justice and civil rights is required. Applicants should also have a demonstrated commitment and ability to work directly with low-income communities, communities of color, and their allies. Strong candidates often have substantive experience in education, housing, transportation, economic justice, or related issues. They also look for creativity, independence, proven leadership ability, and strong skills in legal and factual writing and analysis. Depending on the project, Spanish fluency or other technical skills may be relevant or required.
- Candidates should typically be rising 3Ls or graduates with judicial clerkships that will end in mid-2013. Admission, or plans to seek admission, to the California Bar is required.
- Public Advocates will consider proposals in areas of our current or past work that serve our target populations and build on our and your experience and skills. Compelling projects generally combine high-impact litigation and/or policy advocacy with direct low-income community partnerships through activities such as coalition-building, outreach, education, and technical assistance to grassroots organizations.
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