Who We Are:
American Oversight (AO) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records. We use multiple tools, backed by aggressive litigation, to fight attacks on democratic institutions, threats to civil rights and liberties, abuses of power, and erosion of government transparency. We expose and disrupt these attacks, and the officials and networks behind them, by forcing the government to turn over records officials would rather keep secret.
Since our founding in 2017, AO has:
We are committed to fighting threats to democracy at the federal, state, and local levels, using time-tested and innovative tools to expose misconduct, defend against attacks on marginalized communities, and demand accountability.
For more information, please visit our website:
About the Role:
AO is seeking a part-time Fall Legal Intern to join its team.
Reporting to one of our experienced lawyers, the Fall Legal Intern supports the legal team in all respects, primarily through legal research and writing, including on valuable projects that impact AO’s mission. AO’s legal internship program provides law school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and AO with a pipeline of talent for future legal team recruitment.
Fall Legal Interns are expected to work part-time hours (>32 hours per week) and will coordinate with their supervisor to determine a work schedule aligned with the intern’s availability and AO’s business hours.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Bring:
Desired Qualifications:
We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.
Location:
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, however our interns must work from one of the following locations: CA, DC, DE, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, VA, or WI.
Our office in Washington, DC is an optional workspace.
Compensation :
$22.00 per hour. This rate is subject to adjustment based on the needs or restrictions of other external funding received by the intern, if any. If you would prefer to structure this as a clinical externship for academic credit, we will be happy to assist in any necessary paperwork from your school.
Application Deadline:
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by Friday, June 27th to ensure consideration of your application. Following this deadline, we will continue to review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At American Oversight, we value and strive to hire, develop, and grow a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals to apply for opportunities at American Oversight even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.
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