Internship -- Street Law (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 16:57:02 -0500 (EST)
From: jkloes at streetlaw.org
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Subject: Internship -- Street Law

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - (NON-PAID)

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, STREET LAW, INC.

Description of Organization:

Street Law, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening
democracy and justice around the world through education about the law
and citizen participation.  Street Law, Inc. has developed innovate
educational programs that empower citizens to participate constructively
in their societies and governments.  Street Law's programs are a unique
blend of substance and methodology: students learn information about the
government, laws, the legal system, and their rights and responsibilities
through participatory teaching methods that promote cooperative learning,
critical-thinking and problem-solving.  In addition to law, Street Law
educates citizens about democracy, human rights, conflict management and
mediation.

Street Law currently conducts international programs in over 20 countries
worldwide:  El Salvador, Haiti, Northern Ireland, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya
and a regional program involving Eastern/Central Europe and the NIS.

Description of Internship:

Interns in the international program will work closely with the
International Programs Coordinator to design an internship program that
is based upon their educational interests and background.  Interns will
be expected to work on one individually designed program-related project
throughout the duration of the semester.  Additionally, interns will be
expected to provide both administrative and substantive tasks as needed
such as:

*General program assistance, including: gathering and disseminating
information on international programs; understanding and effectively
communicating about the programs and Street Law Inc.; identifying
important contacts and organizations relevant to programs; researching
specific inquiries, issues or countries; drafting reports, program
updates.

*General organizational work, including: scheduling and logistical
support; developing and maintaining database and mailing lists; faxing;
photocopying; phone calls; drafting and typing letters; responding to
requests for information; e-mail.

Requirements:

Computer proficiency; Internet research skills; good communication
skills, including well-developed writing and telephone skills; the
ability to see what needs to be done and do it.  Should be comfortable
working with diverse groups of people, and have interest in human rights
and social justice issues.  Foreign language, interest in international
affairs, sense of humor desirable.  Interns will be expected to work
between 10-20 hours a week (negotiable).  This internship is unpaid.

 Both undergraduate, graduate and law students are encouraged to apply.

Send letter of interest and resume as soon as possible to:
Jennifer Kloes, International Programs Coordinator, Street Law, Inc., 918
16th Street, NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC 20006.