Summer Associate in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Summer Associate in Washington, DC

Summer Associate

No

The Center will make determinations on reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

In the spring of 2025, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a law student extern to support their housing portfolio. This position, located in Washington ., will require the extern to commit 12-15 hours per week during the semester. The extern will work on issues of gender, racial, and disability justice in housing programs and policies, utilizing a variety of advocacy tools and strategies. The extern will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the larger Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning team, which includes both attorneys and non-attorneys.

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a leading organization in the fight for gender justice, using the law to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society. For over 50 years, the Center has been at the forefront of legal and policy victories for women, and they are looking for passionate individuals to join their team and continue this fight.

Salary Information:
- This externship is unpaid, but academic credit can be obtained.
- A stipend of $175 per month will be provided.
- This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Title:
- Spring 2025 Housing Extern

Experience Information:
- Law students who have completed at least one year of a JD program are eligible to apply.
- Applicants should have experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens and a strong interest in housing and broader economic issues.
- Experience in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment is preferred.

H1 and H2 Friendly Headings:
H1: Spring 2025 Housing Extern Opportunity with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
H2: Join the Fight for Gender Justice in Housing with NWLC

Bold Headlines:
- Seeking Law Student Extern for Housing Portfolio
- Support Gender, Racial, and Disability Justice in Housing Programs and Policies
- Collaborate with Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning Team
- Make a Difference with NWLC

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support advancing gender, racial, and disability justice in housing programs and policies
- Use a range of advocacy tools and strategies such as researching and writing policy materials
- Track legislation at various levels of government and attend Congressional proceedings and policy briefings
- Support the preparation of NWLC products such as factsheets, issue briefs, reports, and comments on proposed federal agency regulations
- Build support for gender justice organizations to engage in housing policy
- Establish and nurture connections between housing work and other issues affecting women

Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a JD program with completion of at least one year
- Ability to receive academic credit for the externship
- Strong research and writing skills
- Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
- Interest in housing and broader economic issues
- Experience in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment preferred
- Flexibility, creativity, and initiative
- Commitment to the mission of the Center

Key Relations:
- Report to the Director of Housing Justice and work under the supervision of a housing legal fellow
- Collaborate with the larger Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning team

How to Apply:
- Submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample, and contact information for three references
- Applications accepted until position is filled

Reasonable Accommodations:
- Email **** for any reasonable accommodations during the hiring process
- Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. They strongly encourage and seek applications from individuals with disabilities, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people of color, and veterans. The Center recognizes that members of marginalized groups may underestimate their qualifications and encourages all passionate individuals to apply, even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications. Reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis for the hiring process.