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Law Student Intern

SRLP is seeking law students for term-time and summer internships.

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities. We believe that in order to create meaningful political participation and leadership, we must have access to basic means of survival and safety from violence.

Interns at SRLP work on a range of issues affecting low-income transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people of color, including prisoners' rights, name changes and identity documentation, discrimination in sex-segregated facilities, immigration, Medicaid, and more. Interns have their own caseload and the opportunity to work on their clients' cases in depth through conducting intake interviews, drafting pleadings in clients’ cases, advocating with government agencies and other entities, connecting clients with resources, and educating clients about their rights. Interns also assist with legal research and writing and factual development for impact litigation. They may participate in public education and community organizing support such as preparing "know your rights" materials and doing legal observation at actions.

Applicants must be law students or paralegals or have comparable legal background. Applicants must also be available to work for a minimum of 10 hours a week in our office in Manhattan during the semester or full time for a minimum of 10 weeks in the summer. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. People of color, trans people, gender nonconforming people and people with intersex conditions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Bi-lingual Spanish Speakers

This is an unpaid position. We are happy to assist interns in applying for credit or funding from other sources.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and optional writing sample to Pooja Gehi at pooja [at] srlp [dot] org as early as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.