Legal Intern
Washington, DC
Internship
Entry Level
About the National Fair Housing Alliance & the Opportunity
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an immediate opening for a rising 2L or 3L law student to serve as the Summer Law Clerk. NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission-driven, and impactful team that has developed equity-based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent-setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities. We have solid relationships, built on trust, with national, regional, and local organizations, and we effectively draw upon these connections to reach vital goals. We are game changers that millions of people rely upon to advance fair housing.
Where you live matters. It affects every aspect of your life and determines whether you have access to the options and opportunities we all need to thrive. Yet despite important existing federal laws, more than 4 million acts of housing discrimination occur in the U.S. each year, and housing inequality remains stubbornly entrenched. That is why—through its education and outreach, member services, public policy, and advocacy, housing and community development, tech equity, enforcement, and consulting and compliance programs—NFHA is dismantling longstanding barriers to equity, rooting out bias, and building diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.
Essential Job Functions Responsibilities Overview
The law clerk will assist with forwarding NFHA’s systemic investigations and enforcement efforts, including developing litigation and administrative complaints against entities engaged in providing, financing and/or building housing in a discriminatory manner. The law clerk will also assist with the technical support NFHA provides its member organizations on enforcement matters. Finally, the law clerk will support NFHA’s federal public policy advocacy, in coordination with legislative offices and federal agencies.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, two sample writeups (memos, posters, etc.), and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in the position. Applications without any of the required materials will not be considered. No telephone calls, please.
This position will remain open until filled.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an immediate opening for a rising 2L or 3L law student to serve as the Summer Law Clerk. NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission-driven, and impactful team that has developed equity-based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent-setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities. We have solid relationships, built on trust, with national, regional, and local organizations, and we effectively draw upon these connections to reach vital goals. We are game changers that millions of people rely upon to advance fair housing.
Where you live matters. It affects every aspect of your life and determines whether you have access to the options and opportunities we all need to thrive. Yet despite important existing federal laws, more than 4 million acts of housing discrimination occur in the U.S. each year, and housing inequality remains stubbornly entrenched. That is why—through its education and outreach, member services, public policy, and advocacy, housing and community development, tech equity, enforcement, and consulting and compliance programs—NFHA is dismantling longstanding barriers to equity, rooting out bias, and building diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities.
Essential Job Functions Responsibilities Overview
The law clerk will assist with forwarding NFHA’s systemic investigations and enforcement efforts, including developing litigation and administrative complaints against entities engaged in providing, financing and/or building housing in a discriminatory manner. The law clerk will also assist with the technical support NFHA provides its member organizations on enforcement matters. Finally, the law clerk will support NFHA’s federal public policy advocacy, in coordination with legislative offices and federal agencies.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education & Experience:
- Applicants (rising 2Ls and 3Ls) should have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and a strong commitment to public interest and civil rights law. Applicants must be self-directed and have the ability to work independently.
- Housing or civil rights law experience will be considered favorably.
- Minimum 20 hours a week, ideally 30-32 hours a week
- The internship is for 256 hours with a total compensation of $6,400
- The internship is expected to run for 8-10 weeks.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, two sample writeups (memos, posters, etc.), and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in the position. Applications without any of the required materials will not be considered. No telephone calls, please.
This position will remain open until filled.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
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