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The Rutherford Institute
Post Office Box 7482
Charlottesville VA 22906-7482
Phone:(434) 978-3888 Fax:(434) 978-1789
Email: staff@rutherford.org

SIU Job Number:
 3152
Firm or Agency:
 The Rutherford Institute
Job Title:
 Legal Intern
Duties:
  In addition to the Summer Internship Program, The Rutherford Institute also provides Work Study, Independent Research and Externship Programs that offer law students teh opportunity to gain procedural and substantive knowledge through legal research and writing. Most of the assignments are for cases in litigation, providing students teh unique opportunity to improve their legal skills while researching cuttine-edge law.
Job Location:
  Charlottesville, VA
Job Contact:
 Human Resources
Type of Postion:
 Internship
Position Category:
 Non-Profit
Hours per week:
 
Salary Range:
 
Req. Years of Experience:
 

Application Deadline:

 2/15/2010
Starting Date:
 
Need Resume:
  yes
Need Employer Application:
  no
Need a Writing Sample:
  yes
Need a Law Transcript:
  no
Need an Undergraduate Transcript:
  no
Need a Letter of Application:
  yes
Need References:
  yes
Need Salary History:
  no
Other Application Needs:
 Writing Sample should be UNDER 20 pages.
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Required Qualifications:
 
Benefits:
  A Rutherford Internship offers: Practical Legal Experience: Interns research and write legal memoranda and briefs for attorneys affiliated with the Institute in cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, including teh U.S. Supreme Court. Intensive Instruction in Law, Philosophy and Culture Affecting Human Rights: Interns analyze and discuss a broad range of constitutional and cultural issues under the instruction of attorneys, law professors and professionals who possess practical and theoretical knowledge of their fields. Direct Client Contact: Interns receive and respond to calls and letters for legal assistance from potential clients. Under the supervision of qualified personnel, interns gain hands-on experience in the art of integrating theoretical knowledge into actual cases. Opportunities for Cultural Enrichment: Charlottesville, nestled at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to the University of Virginia, which was founded by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson's home, Monticello, is just outside the city limits, as is Ash Lawn, the home of James Monroe. Montpelier, the home of James Madison, is a 20-minute drive from Charlottesville. The colonial city of Williamsburg and Washington, D.C. are also nearby.
Comments:
  The Rutherford Institute uniquely provides a way for law students to expand their legal education, increase their research skills and gain practical experience while attending law school through participation in these programs. For more information about teh Summer Internship Program and the Rutherford Institute, please visit our website at www.rutherford.org. To apply for The Rutherford Institute's Summer Internship Program or one of our research programs, students should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (under 20 pages) and two references to internships@rutherford.org. The internship is unpaid.