Summer Law Clerk
Job Description: • Law clerks assist attorneys with providing legal technical assistance and developing tools and educational materials on public health law topics; • The Harm Reduction Legal Project (the Project) Law Clerk will focus on our work addressing legal and policy barriers that impede the establishment and expansion of evidence-based harm reduction measures; • The Project provides guidance and consultation to governmental and nongovernmental organizations as well as impacted individuals; • The Project also creates non-partisan, evidence-based publications and training; • The position will consist of research, legal analysis, and strategic guidance; • By the end of the summer, all Law Clerks will have prepared at least one Law and Policy Insights article for publication on the Network’s website. Requirements: • Excellent legal research and writing skills; • Excellent organizational skills; • Demonstrated commitment to health equity and social justice; • Rising 2L and 3L students with a strong interest in harm reduction law and drug policy advocacy are encouraged to apply. • Individuals with lived experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Benefits: • This position is not eligible for benefits. Apply tot his job