BACKGROUND: The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) works to end the practice of sentencing youth to life without the possibility of parole (JLWOP) in the United States. The CFSY works with advocates across the United States and in Washington, D.C. that use public education, advocacy, and litigation as strategies to pursue this goal. We work with active state campaigns and are advised by a committee of experts in the field. College credit eligibility and letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship. Part-time.
Duties:
- Collaborate with attorneys in post-conviction challenges to juvenile life without parole sentences
- Participate in amicus strategies in state supreme court cases regarding the implementation of Miller v. Alabama
- Develop trainings and materials to be used in mitigation hearings
- Track case law developments with regards to Miller v. Alabama
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in public interest or criminal defense law. Second or third year law student. Excellent legal writing and research skills. Well developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
The CFSY is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
