How to Apply For All Internships
Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter expressing your interest in the position to eschuerman@lsja.org with the position title and city in the subject line.
ex: (Summer 2021 Emerging Adult Justice Intern / Austin)
ex: (Summer 2021 Emerging Adult Justice Intern / Austin)
Undergraduate & Graduate Positions
Administrative Intern
Dallas office
LSJA is seeking an Administrative intern for our Dallas office. Duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. Supports the legal assistant and other staff as needed. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
Dallas office
LSJA is seeking an Administrative intern for our Dallas office. Duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. Supports the legal assistant and other staff as needed. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
- Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality;
- Greets program participants and visitors in a polite and respectful way;
- Answers calls professionally and redirect when necessary. Support communication with participants by distributing messages obtained through reception phones;
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system;
- Routine inventory of office supplies;
- Operation of standard office equipment;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Positive minded and motivated;
- Organized with a high attention to detail;
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel);
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Information Systems & Technical Support Intern
Dallas office
LSJA is seeking an Information Systems & Technical Support Intern to assist in various tasks across our multiple program areas (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This intern will work with LSJA staff providing support in maintaining our digital footprint while providing technical support to program staff and other duties assigned. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
Dallas office
LSJA is seeking an Information Systems & Technical Support Intern to assist in various tasks across our multiple program areas (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This intern will work with LSJA staff providing support in maintaining our digital footprint while providing technical support to program staff and other duties assigned. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
- Assist in troubleshooting technology issues;
- Monitor systems backup;
- Assist with upgrading network equipment and systems ;
- Assist in the organization and maintenance or IT resources;
- Provide technical support to program staff and program participants;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience supporting multiple, simultaneous engagements/teams;
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel);
- Self-starter, good time management, creative with ability to communicate in a professional manner;
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a team;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
- Familiarity with iOS system
Summer 2021 Communications & Marketing Intern
Austin office
LSJA is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist in marketing and communications efforts (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working in a casual work environment. The communications intern will work with staff and volunteers on digital, promotional, and event media. The intern will help develop communication initiatives, website, and social media content, and assist in the creation of LSJA materials. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Non-essential but highly desirable
Austin office
LSJA is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist in marketing and communications efforts (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working in a casual work environment. The communications intern will work with staff and volunteers on digital, promotional, and event media. The intern will help develop communication initiatives, website, and social media content, and assist in the creation of LSJA materials. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
- Assist with development of creative concepts and marketing strategies for promoting LSJA’s program areas;
- Assist in planning, writing, and managing electronic newsletters, websites, and social media;
- Help create and implement an annual communications calendar;
- Foster relationships with local media and help draft press releases and event marketing;
- Manage photo and video content;
- Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications;
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, Weebly, etc;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Experience in website design, construction, and management;
- Proactive in monitoring social media accounts and engaging in outreach;
- Self-starter, good time management, creative with ability to communicate in a professional manner;
- Ability to work well independently as well as within a team;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Non-essential but highly desirable
- Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design.
Summer 2021 Emerging Adult Justice Intern
Austin & Dallas Office
The Emerging Adult Justice intern will be part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week). Current students are encouraged to apply. Fellow's responsibilities may include researching different justice-related policies or proposed policies that impact LSJA’s current or future projects, including the launch of an innovative alternative to incarceration program for emerging adults. Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend local briefings and hearings. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
- Local, state, and federal research into justice-related policies;
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry, and analysis;
- Additional duties include: preparing literature reviews, drafting blog entries for LSJA’s website, and assisting with specific research requests;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in criminal and juvenile justice issues;
- Strong organization and communication skills;
- Ability to handle a dynamic and demanding startup nonprofit workload;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Research and Policy Intern
Austin or Remote position available
The Research and Policy Intern will intern part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week). Intern responsibilities may include researching different justice-related policies (local, state, federal) or proposed policies (reform bills) that could impact LSJA’s current or future projects, and assisting with various research-related tasks. These tasks may include quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, data entry, and/or analysis, preparing literature reviews, drafting blog entries for LSJA’s website, and assisting with specific state-level policy requests. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend local and state briefings and hearings. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Qualifications:
Austin or Remote position available
The Research and Policy Intern will intern part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week). Intern responsibilities may include researching different justice-related policies (local, state, federal) or proposed policies (reform bills) that could impact LSJA’s current or future projects, and assisting with various research-related tasks. These tasks may include quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, data entry, and/or analysis, preparing literature reviews, drafting blog entries for LSJA’s website, and assisting with specific state-level policy requests. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend local and state briefings and hearings. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical and research skills;
- Understanding of criminal and juvenile justice policy;
- Experience with large data set analysis, entry, and collection;
- Understanding of quantitative methodologies;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Clemency Project Intern
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA seeks interns to work on an emerging project to seek clemency for victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This project will capitalize on a new clemency application established by Governor Abbott as a result of LSJA’s advocacy. The project entails identifying potential applicants and pro bono partners to submit a high volume of meritorious applications, as well as follow-up data collection and reporting to raise awareness about underlying issues. Interns will assist in all aspects of the project, from correspondence and review of records for potential applicants, to communication with pro bono organizations and practitioners, to preparation and review of application materials, to data collection/review and drafting of report sections. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new initiative that stands to bring hope and redemption to a large number of people. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA seeks interns to work on an emerging project to seek clemency for victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This project will capitalize on a new clemency application established by Governor Abbott as a result of LSJA’s advocacy. The project entails identifying potential applicants and pro bono partners to submit a high volume of meritorious applications, as well as follow-up data collection and reporting to raise awareness about underlying issues. Interns will assist in all aspects of the project, from correspondence and review of records for potential applicants, to communication with pro bono organizations and practitioners, to preparation and review of application materials, to data collection/review and drafting of report sections. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new initiative that stands to bring hope and redemption to a large number of people. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.
Duties:
- Drafting and review of correspondence materials;
- Record collection and review;
- Participation in strategic conferences with partners;
- Communication with coalition and pro bono partners;
- Data collection/review;
- Possible report drafting;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
- Background in issues pertaining to sex trafficking, domestic violence, or other forms of trauma a plus;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational and communication skills;
- Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of a complex project involving many and varied personnel;
- Ability to review and compile data/familiarity with statistical analysis;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Spring 2021 CitySquare AmeriCorps Member
Dallas or Remote position
01/01/2021 - 04/30/2021
Through the Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP), LSJA transforms the lives of 17 to 24 year olds involved in the criminal justice system. Working with, and for, these emerging adults, AmeriCorps interns will serve primarily as case manager assistants, providing emerging adults with a wide array of community resources to impact/change their lives in a positive manner. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in social work or a related field. (Approximately 35 hours/week).
Essential functions and skills require that interns adhere to professional standards, including reporting for service on time; highly focused on completing tasks; professional, yet approachable, and modeling the behaviors that, in many instances, we are teaching our Participants. Also, AmeriCorps members are expected to work with a diverse Participant group whose backgrounds may be very different than their own.
For a more detailed description of AmeriCorps requirements and expectations, potential applicants should contact AmeriCorps/CitySquare”.
Dallas or Remote position
01/01/2021 - 04/30/2021
Through the Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP), LSJA transforms the lives of 17 to 24 year olds involved in the criminal justice system. Working with, and for, these emerging adults, AmeriCorps interns will serve primarily as case manager assistants, providing emerging adults with a wide array of community resources to impact/change their lives in a positive manner. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in social work or a related field. (Approximately 35 hours/week).
Essential functions and skills require that interns adhere to professional standards, including reporting for service on time; highly focused on completing tasks; professional, yet approachable, and modeling the behaviors that, in many instances, we are teaching our Participants. Also, AmeriCorps members are expected to work with a diverse Participant group whose backgrounds may be very different than their own.
For a more detailed description of AmeriCorps requirements and expectations, potential applicants should contact AmeriCorps/CitySquare”.
Law Students
Summer 2021 Youth Justice Law Fellow
Austin or Remote position available
The Youth Justice Law Fellow will intern part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week) to address the extreme sentencing of youth. Current law students are encouraged to apply. Fellow's responsibilities may include researching Texas and constitutional law surrounding the sentencing of youth and assisting with various research-related tasks for our clients. Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend local briefings and hearings, contribute to the national conversation around juvenile sentencing, and work with our dedicated pro bono partners. This is an unpaid position but could lead to permanent employment.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Austin or Remote position available
The Youth Justice Law Fellow will intern part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week) to address the extreme sentencing of youth. Current law students are encouraged to apply. Fellow's responsibilities may include researching Texas and constitutional law surrounding the sentencing of youth and assisting with various research-related tasks for our clients. Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend local briefings and hearings, contribute to the national conversation around juvenile sentencing, and work with our dedicated pro bono partners. This is an unpaid position but could lead to permanent employment.
Duties:
- Local, state, and federal research into juvenile sentencing;
- Assist in assessing case merits and intakes;
- Legal research for clients;
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry, and analysis;
- Serving as the liaison for several national policy partners;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law;
- Strong organization and communication skills;
- Ability to handle a dynamic and demanding startup nonprofit workload;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Experience in juvenile and criminal justice preferred, especially those with a demonstrated understanding of the Eighth Amendment and habeas jurisprudence;
- A true love of procedure is a plus;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Juvenile Lifer Fellow
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA represents a number of individuals currently serving life or other extreme sentences for offenses that occurred during their youth. We are presently seeking fellows (15 hrs/week) to assist with factual and record investigation in these matters. Fellow responsibilities are likely to include record collection and review, interviewing of the client’s social network, correspondence with the client, drafting of memorandum and declarations, and potentially correspondence and collaboration with expert witnesses. Interns will be involved in strategic decision-making concerning the framing of litigation and will have access and input regarding any court filings and proceedings. The position is unpaid but there is a possibility of future employment.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA represents a number of individuals currently serving life or other extreme sentences for offenses that occurred during their youth. We are presently seeking fellows (15 hrs/week) to assist with factual and record investigation in these matters. Fellow responsibilities are likely to include record collection and review, interviewing of the client’s social network, correspondence with the client, drafting of memorandum and declarations, and potentially correspondence and collaboration with expert witnesses. Interns will be involved in strategic decision-making concerning the framing of litigation and will have access and input regarding any court filings and proceedings. The position is unpaid but there is a possibility of future employment.
Duties:
- Client record collection (juvenile, child protective services, school, criminal, other) and review;
- Client and fact witness interviewing and memo writing;
- Regular client correspondence;
- Participation in strategic case discussions and decision-making;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills (experience interviewing a plus);
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Impact Litigation Intern
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA is preparing a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals serving extreme sentences for offenses committed during their youth (approximately 10-15 hours/week). We seek an intern to assist with all aspects of this litigation, from identification of names plaintiffs, to legal research and drafting, and participation in all aspects of strategic decision-making. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility.
Duties:
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA is preparing a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals serving extreme sentences for offenses committed during their youth (approximately 10-15 hours/week). We seek an intern to assist with all aspects of this litigation, from identification of names plaintiffs, to legal research and drafting, and participation in all aspects of strategic decision-making. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility.
Duties:
- Review of data/individual case files and correspondence with prospective plaintiffs/incarcerated individuals;
- Possible travel to prison facilities for prospective client visits;
- Legal and factual research and investigation;
- Drafting legal memos and pleadings;
- Participation in co-counsel meetings and strategic communications
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills;
- Strong understanding of federal courts litigation;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Summer 2021 Clemency Project Fellow
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA seeks fellows to work on an emerging project to seek clemency for victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This project will capitalize on a new clemency application established by Governor Abbott as a result of LSJA’s advocacy. The project entails identifying potential applicants and pro bono partners to submit a high volume of meritorious applications, as well as follow-up data collection and reporting to raise awareness about underlying issues. Fellows will assist in all aspects of the project, from correspondence and review of records for potential applicants, to communication with pro bono organizations and practitioners, to preparation and review of application materials, to data collection/review and drafting of report sections. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new initiative that stands to bring hope and redemption to a large number of people. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility.
Duties:
Qualifications:
Austin or Remote position available
LSJA seeks fellows to work on an emerging project to seek clemency for victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This project will capitalize on a new clemency application established by Governor Abbott as a result of LSJA’s advocacy. The project entails identifying potential applicants and pro bono partners to submit a high volume of meritorious applications, as well as follow-up data collection and reporting to raise awareness about underlying issues. Fellows will assist in all aspects of the project, from correspondence and review of records for potential applicants, to communication with pro bono organizations and practitioners, to preparation and review of application materials, to data collection/review and drafting of report sections. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new initiative that stands to bring hope and redemption to a large number of people. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility.
Duties:
- Drafting and review of correspondence materials;
- Record collection and review;
- Participation in strategic conferences with partners;
- Communication with coalition and pro bono partners;
- Data collection/review;
- Possible report drafting
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
- Background in issues pertaining to sex trafficking, domestic violence, or other forms of trauma a plus;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational and communication skills;
- Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of a complex project involving many and varied personnel;
- Ability to review and compile data/familiarity with statistical analysis