Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is seeking 2L applicants for two summer law clerk positions in the Berkeley, California and New York City offices. (These offices are working remotely at this time.) DRA focuses on impact litigation on behalf of people with disabilities nationwide. The opportunity is a 10-week position for the 2021 summer, and applicants will be considered on an ongoing basis. Read the position details below.
Position Overview
DRA is seeking passionate and hard-working law students to join their dynamic, results-oriented team. DRA’s summer law clerks work with attorneys in all aspects of high impact litigation including case investigations, case development, law and motion practice, discovery, and court appearances. This work includes factual and legal research, drafting memoranda, writing portions of briefs, assisting with propounding and reviewing discovery, reviewing expert reports, and other relevant tasks as needed.
DRA offers law clerks frequent interactions with staff and numerous opportunities for both formal and informal career-building feedback. DRA’s focus on thorough training and supportive mentorship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about litigation in a supportive public interest environment. Summer law clerks will report to a managing attorney.
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to DRA’s mission to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong work ethic paired with the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and circumstances
- Law student who will be enrolled in their second year of law school in fall 2020
Compensation
Compensation is available for those students who do not receive school funding. Students who do receive school funding may be eligible for partial DRA funding to bring their hourly wage to $20/hour. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.
How to Apply
Please send the following to jobs@dralegal.org with “Summer Law Clerk” as the subject:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Three references (at least one a direct supervisor)
- Writing sample (no more than 3-5 pages)