What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law student volunteer reporter position at JURIST?
Company Description
JURIST is a trusted source for US and global legal news, aimed at explaining developments in the law to a wide online audience with primary source documents and in-depth analysis. The platform is managed by a small professional staff and a team of volunteer law students, who work to provide public service by broadening access to legal information, thereby enhancing debate and supporting democracy. JURIST has earned recognition and citations in significant legal documents, including briefs and motions to the Supreme Court of the United States, state supreme courts, and various federal and state courts, as well as in over 700 law review articles featured in notable publications such as the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal.
Role Description
This internship role for a Law Student at JURIST is a remote position. The Law Student intern will be responsible for assisting in the production and publication of legal news content, conducting thorough legal research, analyzing legal developments, and supporting the editorial team. Day-to-day tasks will include writing articles, summarizing court opinions, and working on special projects as assigned by the editorial team.
Qualifications
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Ability to understand and explain complex legal issues
- Proficiency in online research and use of legal databases
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Enthusiasm for enhancing public access to legal information
- Currently enrolled in a JD program or equivalent legal studies