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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE Connecticut Legal Services is filling summer and fall internship positions in its Stamford and Bridgeport offices, with a focus on Day-Laborer issues. The internship includes working at the CLS Day Laborer Wage and Hour Clinic in Stamford two evenings per month. We seek applicants who want to use their creativity, initiative, and other talents and skills to help educate day laborers regarding their employment law rights and responsibilities and to help them enforce those rights. Applicants with Spanish language ability are especially encouraged to apply, although Spanish language ability is not required. CLS encourages cross-cutting client-centered work which goes beyond specific legal specialties. CLS lawyers represent families and individuals in administrative hearings, and in state and federal courts. CLS encourages lawyers addressing major client issues to work in teams, which may include other legal services lawyers and or other local community agencies. Connecticut Legal Services provides legal representation and advice to over 8,000 low-income households each year. Legal interns at CLS
Qualifications: We particularly seek applications from people with experience in or connections to low-income communities and minority communities, and people with Spanish language ability. Application: Applicants should send resume, writing sample, and references to: Nadine Nevins
2008
LAW STUDENT PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE Connecticut Legal Services is filling semester and summer internship positions in six service offices: Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New Britain, New London, and Willimantic. We seek applicants who want to use their creativity, initiative, and other talents and skills to improve the lives of low-income people. Applicants with Spanish language ability are especially encouraged to apply, although Spanish language ability is not required. CLS encourages cross-cutting client-centered work which goes beyond specific legal specialties. CLS lawyers represent families and individuals in administrative hearings, and in state and federal courts. CLS encourages lawyers addressing major client issues to work in teams, which may include other legal services lawyers and or other local community agencies. Connecticut Legal Services provides legal representation and advice to over 8,000 low-income households each year. Interns at CLS
Qualifications: We particularly seek applications from people with experience in or connections to low-income communities and people with Spanish language ability. Application: Applicants should send resume, writing sample, and references to the office address listed on the attached page.
Please send your application to all offices in which you may be interested in working. Nadine Nevins Joanne Lewis John Spilka Claudine Siegel Kevin Brophy Anne Louise Blanchard
CLS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds. |
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