Who we are: The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is a nonprofit criminal justice organization that strives to build just government institutions and safe communities free from the scourge of racism, white supremacy, profit, and inequity that is pervasive in this country’s legal systems. We are an “inside” lane organization that drives change at scale with ambitious public sector leaders who share our commitment to building anti-racist, reparative systems that deliver justice. We leverage our access to government …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Beyond Jails Initiative
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Beyond Jails Initiative
Who you are: To reduce the nation’s dependence on jails, Vera’s Beyond Jails team is working in jurisdictions across the country to shift resources to community-driven solutions to help people thrive. Vera’s Beyond Jails work has three core strategies: statewide advocacy campaigns and coalition building to create lasting policy change; pilot and build evidence around decarceration strategies; and building will for change in jurisdictions. The team works with local government and community partners to develop plans for jail decarceration, prevent the construction of new …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Advocacy & Partnerships
Who you are: Vera’s Advocacy & Partnerships department is responsible for coordinating the vision, strategy, and staff development across Vera’s initiatives to pass legislation, change policy, and create change at scale. We work to ensure that the goals of our advocacy campaigns align with the people and communities most impacted by criminal justice and immigration policies, and we collaborate with movement and advocacy partners to produce the right knowledge and ideas needed to change policies and legislation at the right …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Greater Justice New York
Who you are: Vera’s Greater Justice New York (GJNY) initiative uses data analysis, research, strategic communications, policy, and advocacy to advance pretrial justice reform, reduce the use of jails and prisons, minimize the harms of involvement with the criminal-legal system, and support reinvestment in strategies that build truly safe and thriving communicates throughout the state of New York. GJNY works with stakeholders and advocates to transform the criminal-legal system. We seek to shape a statewide policy agenda and drive local …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Reshaping Prosecution
Who you are: The Reshaping Prosecution Program is dedicated to transforming what it means to be a prosecutor by focusing on the dignity of all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Prosecutors play a critical, but often hidden, role in mass incarceration as one of the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. They decide who to charge with a crime, what crime to charge, whether to detain someone in jail pending trial, and what sentence to recommend …
Campaigns Intern, Democracy
Democracy Team: Reports to: Associate Director, Digital Location: Washington, D.C. (3 days in office & 2 days remote each week.) Internship dates: May 27th, 2024 – August 9th, 2024 Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Salary: $20/hour not to exceed 40 hours/week Position Summary: As a Democracy Campaigns Intern, you’ll… Work with the Hub’s Democracy Digital team to support successful digital campaigns across multiple platforms, including quickly mobilizing around rapid-response moments Support day-to-day social media programs on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, …
Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet”, traded as FTNT) a prominent cybersecurity firm in Silicon Valley, invites applications for the Legal & Corporate Development Intern position as part of our Early Talent Program for the summer of 2024. This presents a fantastic opportunity for an individual who embraces initiative, exhibits self-motivation, is a quick learner, and aspires to garner diverse experiences while supporting the in-house Legal department of a thriving technology company. We are committed to preserving our entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic pace, …
Intern to Justice Kyra H. Bolden
Michigan Supreme Court Position Available: Intern to Justice Kyra H. Bolden Pay: $12.00/hour, Part-time The Michigan Supreme Court is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Intern Clerk to Justice Kyra H. Bolden. The internship will require 10 to 16 hours per week and will begin in May 2024 and last through July 2024. Some in-person availability is preferred. The position includes oversight by and interaction with the Justice, and primary responsibilities performed under the supervision of a judicial …
Legal Corporate Intern – Summer 2024
This program is a 10-week full-time opportunity that provides real work experience with the Legal department. You will be aligned to projects to lead or contribute to while also participating in networking, development, and career exploration activities. The Summer 2024 program will run June 3rd – August 9th, 2024. Virtual onboarding activities will also take place May 29th -31st, 2024. This is a hybrid position with 3 days (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our Hartford, CT office location. The …