Office of Data Governance and Analysis Intern  

Apply by June 12 | Paid: $16.10 | 

Internship runs through August 2023 with the possibility for extension through the fall semester. Candidates who are interested in staying on through the fall semester are encouraged to apply.

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:

1. Build problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills while working in a collaborative, mission-oriented environment;

2. Hone legal research and data analysis skills while working on projects at the cutting-edge of legal services and data science; and

3. Learn how to translate research findings into actionable guidance for legal aid providers, policymakers, civil court officials, and others working in the civil legal space.

The intern may work full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. The internship will run from May through August 2023 with the possibility for extension through the fall semester. Candidates who are interested in staying on through the fall semester are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern's principal duties and responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in the collection, validation, coding, and analysis of data on state and local civil laws for the next iteration of the LSC Laws Database (see current version here).

2. Communicating with legal aid practitioners, court officials, researchers, and/or other professionals to obtain contextual information about civil laws, procedures, programs, and outcomes in a legal jurisdiction.

3. Conducting research and analyses on topics related to civil legal aid and the civil legal needs of low-income Americans, as well as producing written summaries of the findings.

4. Contributing to the development of data documentation and data management solutions for ODGA’s growing collection of civil legal data.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

General: 

LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate or graduate students studying Sociology, Political Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Criminology, Law and Society, Urban Planning, Public Health, or related fields; current law students with familiarity or interest in legal research and quantitative analysis are also encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and quantitative reasoning are required. The ideal candidate will be curious, hard-working, and self-disciplined. 

Technical/Specialized: 

Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative analyses is required. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and experience in using a coding language (i.e., R or python) for conducting quantitative analyses is strongly preferred. Familiarity with legal research principles or civil legal issues is preferred.  

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: 

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.  

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.