Interns gain a diverse experience at The Justice Project. Interns assist in policy, communications, and development work while contributing to daily office operations. Qualified candidates must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
About TJP
The Justice Project is dedicated to creating a more humane and just world. The Justice Project, Inc., and its sister organization, The Justice Project Education Fund, currently are working to increase fairness and accuracy in the American criminal justice system. The organizations develop, coordinate, and implement integrated national and state-based campaigns involving public education, litigation, legislative and non-legislative policy to reform the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on the capital punishment system.
General Requirements:
Ability to complete tasks with limited instruction. Excellent writing, editing and research skills. Genuine desire to make lasting contribution to social justice work. Strong work ethic. Attention to detail. Ability to juggle and prioritize tasks. Versatility. Computer skills (MS Office, preferably with some knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Internet search techniques, and some familiarity with Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw). Some familiarity with issues relating to criminal justice reform and/or capital punishment. Internships are available for undergraduate, graduate and law school students.
Candidates should be able to work at least 30 hours a week for a minimum of approximately three months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year for positions in the spring, summer, fall and winter.
Submission Guidelines:
To apply, please send the following materials:
- Cover letter: Include dates of availability and the reasons for your interest in the internship.
- Resume: Include GPA, pertinent experience, and any specialized computer, web or research skills.
- Writing Sample: 3-5 pages.
By email as MS Word attachments only, or by mail to:
Lauren Brice, Intern Coordinator
The Justice Project
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20005
