Position Overview
This is an opportunity to play a role in our nation’s movement for transgender rights. Summer legal interns will assist the impact litigation, Trans Health Project, and Name Change Project legal teams with legal research and writing, direct representation, policy advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, and client intake. Summer Legal interns can select a preference from among our three program areas; however, the internship will comprise at least some work in each. The summer internship is a ten-week, full-time position.
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Required Qualifications
Application Requirements
Please include your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain 1) why you are interested in working at TLDEF and 2) why you are interested in non-profit direct service work/program work. You may include any other information you would like to share. Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5” line spacing in your cover letter. Please include your first and last name (the one you use) in the top right corner. We will accept cover letters up to 2 pages long.
Hiring at TLDEF:
TLDEF acknowledges that applicants from groups that have been historically marginalized are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel that they meet 100% of a job description’s qualifications. We understand that the ideal candidate might not completely meet the criteria listed in our job descriptions or be equally proficient in each area. If your background and skills are a close match for an open position, you are strongly encouraged to apply; we especially encourage potential applicants who are impacted by TLDEF’s work to submit their application.
TLDEF is an equal opportunity employer. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC); lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; immigrants; people with disabilities; people living with HIV; formerly incarcerated people; and people with lived experiences of poverty are all strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
This is an opportunity to play a role in our nation’s movement for transgender rights. Summer…
Please apply via our hiring link only. Please include your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain 1) why you are interested in working at TLDEF and 2) why you are interested in non-profit direct service work/program work. You may include any other information you would like to share. Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1.5” line spacing in your cover letter. Please include your first and last name (the one you use) in the top right corner. We will accept cover letters up to 2 pages long.
If you need accommodations, please reach out to people@transgenderlegal.org.
Please apply via our hiring link only. Please include your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain 1) why you are interested in working at TLDEF and 2) why you are…