The mission of the Texas Civil Rights Project is to promote racial, social, and economic justice through community education and litigation. The organization strives to foster equality, secure justice, ensure diversity, and strengthen communities. Services include direct legal representation, community education, public awareness campaigns, education and advocacy on behalf of those who have historically been underserved or excluded from the justice system.
Summer Police Accountability Research Intern
| *Job Description : | TCRP is seeking interns to investigate the use of surplus military equipment by police departments in Texas. Interns will research protocols established for the use of this equipment with an eye toward writing a report with model protocols.
Part- or full-time based on availability, for the duration of the summer. |
| *Job Qualifications : | Demonstrated initiative and experience conducting self-directed research. Willingness to reach out to various government officials for information. |
| *Application Instructions : | Please contact Veronica Madrigal at veronica.tcrp@gmail.com to submit your resume, cover letter and writing sample, or for additional details. |
Prison Litigation/Criminal Justice Reform Team Members
| *Job Description : | The Texas Civil Rights Project and the Prison Justice League seek regular interns committed to social justice to assist with special projects and general operations of our organizations which focuses on representing indigent Texas prisoners whose civil rights have been violated.
We offer a range of opportunities that can be tailored to your specific interests and skill set. Some responsibilities may include screening inmate mail, corresponding with inmates, preparing open records requests, reviewing discovery documents, researching and writing about reform topics, public policy analysis, social media and communications, development, and other tasks as needed. This position would be ideal for an undergraduate or recent graduate seeking exposure to the practice of law and interested in protecting human rights, or students who have an interest in working in the nonprofit sector after graduation. |
| *Job Qualifications : | Part- or full-time based on availability, for the duration of the summer. |
| *Application Instructions : | Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Veronica Madrigal veronica.tcrp@gmail.com |