Internship Opportunities
Texas Appleseed is pleased to offer a small number of unpaid internships in a variety of project areas each year for students of law and public policy. To learn more about an internship with Texas Appleseed, please contact Fernando Guerrero, Operations Manager. Internships available for Fall 2010.
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Fellowship Opportunities
Texas Appleseed seeks legal fellows who will assist us in four program areas:
Payday Lending: We are now working with a broad coalition of organizations and legislators to restore meaningful regulation of high-dollar payday and auto title lending in Texas. We need assistance with research, developing policy recommendations, and encouraging market reform. Lead Pro Bono Partner: Mayer Brown LLP
Foster Care: At the request of the Texas Supreme Court Commission on Children, Youth and Families, we are exploring the challenges facing children in long-term foster care and recommending ways that the courts and legal system can improve the lives of these children. We need research and other legal assistance. Lead Pro Bono Partner: Fulbright Jaworski L.L.P.
Disaster Relief: In the wake of Hurricanes Ike and Dolly, Texas Appleseed has worked hard to ensure that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery program addresses the needs low- and moderate-income households still struggling to rebuild. We need assistance with research and monitoring. Lead Pro Bono Partner: Greenberg Traurig, LLP, with special thanks to Mayer Brown LLP.
Texas' School-to-Prison Pipeline: Our research shows a link between school discipline, school drop-out, and future involvement in the juvenile justice system. We are now working to improve school discipline practices and developing policy recommendations around arrest, ticketing and use of force in Texas public schools. We need assistance with research and outreach. Lead Pro Bono Partner: Vinson & Elkins, LLP
To apply for a fellowship in one of our project areas, please contact Brennan Griffin, Development Director.
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Job Opportunities
None at this time.
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