2027 ALC Summer Law Clerk

Summer Law Clerk OpportunityAsian Law Caucus is committed to the pursuit of justice across society, with a specific focus on serving low-income, immigrant, and underserved individuals of Asian descent, including Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander and South Asian communities. We bring together legal services, community empowerment, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a stronger, multiracial democracy. Founded in 1972, our work is rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and California and expands to states across the country.ALC seeks summer law clerks to join our dynamic team. Under the supervision of our attorneys, summer law clerks may interview clients, perform legal research and analysis, conduct fact-gathering and investigation in support of litigation and advocacy initiatives, draft court filings and memoranda, prepare community training and briefing materials, and attend clinics, hearings and policy meetings.Law clerks will navigate a range of interconnected social justice issues, and responsibilities will vary based on team and need. Applicants are invited to learn more about our issues on our website.The Democracy and National Initiatives Program (DNI) pursues the promise of democracy for all. Rooted in ALC's movement lawyering leadership, DNI projects include election protection and voting rights advocacy and impact litigation; narrative, advocacy, and legal support for community partner organizations and coalition-building.The Housing Rights Program defends the rights of low-income tenants in the Bay Area and Northern California and provides culturally and linguistically competent assistance with a focus on immigrant communities, seniors, and those living with disabilities. We engage in eviction defense and affirmative litigation, community education and outreach, and advocate for local and state policies that preserve housing, create affordable housing options, and decrease inequities in housing and land use.The Immigrant Justice Program works at the intersection of the U.S. criminal legal and immigration systems to keep families and communities together. We represent and advocate for low-income immigrants facing deportation due to criminal convictions and partner with community members, families, and immigrant rights groups to delay and stop deportations and dismantle systems of mass incarceration.The Workers' Rights Program aims to strengthen worker power and defend labor protections. We engage in strategic litigation, direct legal services, and policy advocacy on issues including immigration-related threats, wage and hour violations, retaliation, and race/national origin discrimination. Our program also works closely with worker centers and community partners to support worker organizing.Asian Law Caucus is the nation's first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since 1972, ALC has fought for access to affordable housing in San Francisco's Chinatown, litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for the passage of landmark policy changes, and provided an array of services, including community education, advocacy, and direct client representation to further the rights of low-income immigrants and communities of color, across our immigrant rights, workers' rights, housing rights, national security and community safety, and National Democracy Initiative programs, and other emerging areas of law.Desired QualificationsCurrently enrolled in a J.D. program at an accredited law schoolDemonstrated commitment to low-income, immigrant, and/or API/AMEMSA communitiesExcellent skills in legal research, analysis, and written and oral communicationLaw school clinical experience or any other legal work is a plus, but not requiredLanguage proficiency in an Asian or Middle Eastern language is a plus, but not requiredApplication ProcessPositions are open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.(1) A cover letter(2) Resume(3) Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)(4) Three professional references (including at least one direct supervisor reference)If there are specific issues or if there is a specific team you would like to work with, please indicate your interest in your cover letter. Please also highlight experience with ALC issue areas, relevant coursework, and/or familiarity with data analysis.Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim and survivor status, political affiliation, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.