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LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. (LSGMI) – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES [DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2015]
LSGMI is seeking volunteers for the following projects. Ideal volunteers will be able to commit 15-20 hours per week from January 2015 – April 2015. To apply, please complete the application form below (at Comment section) and return to ISanchezBryson@lsgmi.org. If you are interested in one particular project please be sure to include that in your application.
- Children’s Advocacy Project – Main Office
Many children require legal advocacy to resolve problems associated with receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, Medicaid, and special education so that they can achieve their full developmental potential and have the opportunity to experience a successful and productive adulthood. The Children’s Advocacy Project ensures that children who are struggling in school receive the educational services and accommodations necessary to make academic progress, and that they obtain SSI disability benefits.
- Disability Law Project – Main Office
This Project represents elderly and disabled adults who have been denied Supplemental Security Income and Disability Insurance benefits in administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration. With the help of the project’s skilled attorneys, over 80% of benefit denials are reversed at the hearing level, bringing much needed cash and Medicaid benefits to these individuals.
- Homeowner and Consumer Rights Project – Main Office
The Homeowner and Consumer Rights Project focuses on mortgage foreclosure defense, predatory lending and consumer issues that center on debt collection defense, improper garnishment and used automobile and student loan cases.
- Renters Education and Advocacy Legal Line (REAL)- Main Office
The Renters Education and Advocacy Legal Line provides telephone legal advice to tenants with private housing matters. The Project advises tenants on issues such as how to defend their eviction case, request return of their security deposit, and demand repairs of their rental property. The Project also provides tenants with self-help materials which assist them in resolving their problem.
- Tenants’ Rights Project – Main and South Dade office
The Tenants’ Rights Project provides representation to tenants facing eviction from rental housing. Priority is given to evictions involving tenants living in government subsidized housing.
- Veteran Advocacy Project (VAP) – Main Office
Florida is home to 1.8 million veterans, 11 active military bases and a host of other military installations. The Veteran’s Advocacy Project was created in response to a multitude of unmet legal needs arising among veterans, active duty military and their families as a direct result of their deployment. The Project provides free legal assistance to low income veterans, active duty military and their families, and resolves civil legal problems that are barriers to income and housing.
Additional information: Available @ lsgmi.org/law-clerks-and-fellow/
Contact: Ilenia Sanchez Bryson @ ISanchezBryson@lsgmi.org
LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. (LSGMI) – CYPEN FELLOWSHIP [DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2015]
LSGMI is seeking a 2L, 3L, or LLM student who is interested in working in our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic for the Cypen Fellowship. Interested applicants should be able to commit approximately 15 hours a week from January to late April. Experience with tax work is preferred. To apply, please complete the application (at Comment section) and submit it to ISanchezbryson@lsgmi.org.
Additional information: Available @ lsgmi.org/law-clerks-and-fellow/
Contact: Ilenia Sanchez Bryson @ ISanchezBryson@lsgmi.org
PEGGY BROWNING FUND – 2015 SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS & 2015-2016 SCHOOL-YEAR FELLOWSHIP (CHICAGO NEWSPAPER GUILD) [DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015]
Peggy Browning Fund’s core program is the Summer Fellowship Program, which is comprised of a 10-week fellowship during the summer months at labor-related organizations around the country. In 2015, we will support between 60 and 70 funded summer fellowships, plus one part-time funded School-Year Fellowship at the Chicago Newspaper Guild for 2015 – 2016.
Full details of the positions available for 2015 Summer Fellowships can be viewed @ peggybrowningfund.org/fellowships/for-law-students/summer-fellowship-positions
Complete details: Available @ peggybrowningfund.org/fellowships
Application: Available @ peggybrowningfund.org/fellowships/for-law-students/fellowship-application-form
Additional information: Available @ peggybrowningfund.org/
LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. (LSGMI) – TOBIAS SIMON LAW STUDENT FELLOWSHIP [DEADLINE: JANUARY 20, 2015]
Law student fellows provide important assistance to LSGMI attorneys including interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting legal documents, discovery and briefs, and conducting research and investigations. Law student fellows have frequent opportunities to attend strategy sessions, hearings, mediations, depositions and community events.
Requirements:
Submission components: (1) Resume, and (2) cover letter indicating why you want to help vulnerable people with critical legal problems
Send to: ISanchezBryson@lsgmi.org
Flyer: Please see attachment below (at Comment section)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL – 2015 LAW FELLOW PROGRAM [DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2015]
The NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The principal object of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of all minority group citizens. As part of its mission, the NAACP seeks to enforce federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights and to educate persons about their constitutional rights.
Throughout its history, the NAACP has provided attorneys the opportunity to make significant, historic contributions to the field of civil rights law. Past NAACP attorneys include, Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Constance Baker-Motely, Robert Carter and Nathaniel Jones. The NAACP hopes to inspire attorneys to enter the field of civil rights law and to provide broad exposure to various strategies utilized by grass roots civil rights organizations.
The NAACP Law Fellow Program is made possible through the generous support of the Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund, which has funded the program since its inception in 2003. This year, the NAACP Law Fellow Program celebrates its 13th Anniversary.
The Law Fellow Program continues to provide law students with first-hand exposure to every aspect of civil rights advocacy and many facets of the legal profession. Through working with the Legal Department and networking with lawyers in many different legal arenas, our summer experience is an excellent opportunity for law students to see the multiple roles lawyers play in shaping American society. Many of our Law Fellows find this valuable opportunity expands what they believe is possible for their legal careers. One 2011 Law Fellow participant emphasized the program’s importance to her: “I met lawyers and judges and participated in discussions with practitioners about law and policy. I’ve gained a new and different perspective that has made a tremendous contribution to my personal and professional growth.” In our 13th year, we look forward to continuing and building upon our work growing the next generation of civil rights advocates.
Those selected for the program will:
- Work with civil rights attorneys on relevant issues concerning economic justice, education, housing, voting rights and environmental justice;
- Perform case investigation and assist with emerging litigation and administrative complaints;
- Attend the NAACP National Convention and Continuing Legal Education Seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
- Examine and evaluate citizen complaints of civil rights violations; and
- Interact with civil rights leaders and attorneys.
Selected participants will be awarded a stipend of $6,000 to offset living and travel expenses while participating in the program. This stipend will be paid on a bi-weekly basis through our payroll system and is subject to applicable state, local, and federal taxes. Fellows will be responsible for securing their own housing.
Who: Students who have completed at least 1 year of law school
Where: NAACP Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland
Requirements:
Skills: Contingent upon continued funding and sponsorship, Law Fellows will be selected based on a number of factors, including: (1) interest in civil rights law, (2) academic credentials, (3) recommendations, and (4) commitment to public interest law
Submission components: (1) Resume, (2) transcript, (3) cover letter, (4) writing sample, and (5) 2 letters of recommendation
Send to: The Office of the General Counsel @ legal@naacpnet.org
Contact: Questions concerning the program should be directed to Anson Asaka @ aasaka@naacpnet.org (*please use the subject line of 2015 Law Fellow Program).
Complete details: Available @ naacp.org/pages/law-fellows-program
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS (EJW) – VISTA AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECT (VAHPP) FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
[For complete information on the VAHHP, check the Thursday, December 18 Blog Post, and continue to check their website for upcoming deadlines. Further details about these fellowship opportunities may also be found at Symplicity]
THE LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY – FAIR HOUSING LAW PROJECT: ATTORNEY FELLOWSHIP & STAFF ATTORNEY POSITIONS
The Fair Housing Law Project/Public Interest Law Firm (programs of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley) has two option positions – a permanent Staff Attorney and a one-year Attorney-Fellow. Additional job opportunities may be found @ lawfoundation.org/jobs.asp.
- Attorney Fellow: Complete details available @ lawfoundation.org/documents/FHLP-PILF-AttorneyFellow12-2014.pdf
- Staff Attorney: Complete details available @ lawfoundation.org/documents/FHLP-PILF-StaffAttorney12-2014.pdf
Additional information: Available @ lawfoundation.org/
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