Legal Intern (Unpaid / Academic Credit Eligible)

FASD United – Justice Advisory Committee / Justice Center

Location: Remote (U.S.-based required)

Duration: Semester-based (Fall/Spring/Summer; flexible start dates)
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (flexible based on academic requirements)
Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit or volunteer experience)

Position Overview

FASD United is seeking law students for a Legal Internship supporting its Justice Advisory Committee and Justice Center initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of law, disability, behavioral health, and public policy, with a focus on improving justice system outcomes for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

Interns will contribute to legal research, training development, and the creation of case-informed resources that support attorneys, courts, families, and policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct legal research on topics related to FASD and the justice system (e.g., competency, Miranda rights, sentencing, diversion, disability accommodations)
• Identify and summarize relevant case law, statutes, and emerging legal trends
• Support development of legal briefs, memoranda, and issue summaries

Amicus Brief Support

• Assist in research and drafting components of amicus curiae briefs
• Compile supporting evidence, citations, and interdisciplinary research (legal + clinical)
• Track relevant appellate and post-conviction cases involving FASD-related issues

Training & Resource Development

• Support the development of training materials for legal professionals (judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement)
• Assist in creating fact sheets, legal guides, and presentation materials
• Translate complex legal and clinical concepts into accessible formats

Committee & Program Support

• Assist with preparation of Justice Advisory Committee materials (agendas, summaries, research briefs)
• Support coordination of subject-matter experts and contributors
• Participate in internal discussions and contribute insights where appropriate

Salary: Unpaid / Academic Credit Eligible