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There are many exciting internship possibilities at Las Americas, whether you are a social worker, law student, or doctoral candidate.
Now taking applicants for Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 internships:
APPLY TODAY! DEADLINES EXTENDED. POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. We take applicants on a rolling bases as long as they can give a 4-month committment.
- Community Organizing Internship - learn how to organized and become involved in our women's group M.U.J.E.R, our raid response group the El Paso Immigration and Raid Response Taskforce, and our work with low-income workers in South El Paso. Two internships available.
“Interning at Las Americas was great because of the open, supportive environment; they're really committed to helping you learn as much as possible.” --- Ilana Silverstein, Community Organizing Intern, Summer 2009, Brandeis Universityy
- Development Intern - learn the intricacies of fundraising, grant writing and management. Taking applications now for Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 positions.
- Legal Intern (NON-LAW STUDENTS)- Get a hands-on experience deep in the trenches of immigration law with Las Americas attorneys as they fight for justice. Great for pre-law students or those with an inkling for law school. Only 2 spots will be available for Spring 2010 and two in Summer 2010. Now taking applications for both.
- Public Relations Intern - learn the basics of public relations for a non-profit legal services. Great for communications, marketing, and public relations majors. Now taking applications. One position available for Spring 2010 and Summer 2010.
- Administrative/Executive Assistant Intern - learn the basics of nonprofit administration, marketing, accounting, and human resources. Perfect for MPA students. Learn the rope of managing a nonprofit. Interviewing now. Position open until filled.
- Battered Immigrant Women's Leadership Program Intern - - learn how to community organize with battered immigrant women, outreach, teach leadership. Open until filled.
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Las Americas offers law students the opportunity to work in the trenches and a dose of community lawyering. Every summer, law students from across the country come to give their time to Las Americas.
APPLYING FOR A CLERKSHIP: Send a letter of interest stating why you want to work at Las Americas, a copy of your resume with three references. You may include a letter of recommendation, but it is not mandatory. NOTE: WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN TRAINING FUTURE I.C.E. ATTORNEYS.
Here are what some have to say:
"I enjoyed working at Las Americas in that I was able to dive right into legal work. I'm glad I got a hand-on feel to my first legal experience." ---- Sophia Alonso, Vermont University, Summer 2008
"I got exposure to all diffirest types of immigration issues. I loved teh attorney's hand-on approach to teaching. They let me be involved in anything I wanted to be involved in. They were eager to include me in everything." --- JoRae Bishop, Regents University, Summer 2008
"As a summer law clerk for Las Americas, I learned all about immigration law and was able to practically use my passion for immigrants' rights to advocate for those whose voices might not be heard without access to the legal services that this organization provides." -- Vanessa Smart, University of North Carolina, Summer 2009
“It was a very fulfilling experience that opened my eyes to the necessity of immigrants in the United States, while at the same time making new friendships by working with wonderful people who are dedicated to the cause.” -- Alexandra Doval, Law Clerk, Summer 2009, Tulane University, New Orleans
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in clerking or volunteering, please fill out the volunteer form or call us at (915) 544-5126, Ext. 22 if you are interested in working for us as an intern.
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