Overview
Legal Services in New Jersey embraces the vision of full access to essential civil legal aid for all economically disadvantaged people who cannot secure a lawyer on their own. This belief in the importance of legal assistance to indigent people stems from an underlying concern with fairness, and a conviction that important legal needs of individuals should be addressed.
About Legal Services of New Jersey
LSNJ has 1 part-time paid summer internship available with our Poverty Research Institute (PRI). This position is in-person (NOT remote). Our office is within walking distance from the Edison train station. LSNJ is an EOE.
Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented intern to conduct research and data analysis on issues related to poverty in the state. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about social justice to contribute meaningfully to improving the lives of New Jerseyans experiencing deprivation, while simultaneously advancing their research skills.
Responsibilities & Learning Goals:
- Develop concise, data-driven policy reports for internal and external audiences.
- Monitor & summarize policy developments and legislative changes related to PRI’s focus areas.
- Identify potential data sources for research projects on emerging policy issues.
- Clean and analyze quantitative data to support PRI’s ongoing projects.
- Create compelling data visualizations, charts, and graphs to communicate findings.
- Support advocacy related to poverty.
This internship will enable the selected candidate to:
- Contribute to meaningful projects that create a positive impact on New Jerseyans experiencing True Poverty.
- Gain hands-on experience in policy research and data analysis within a nonprofit setting.
- Strengthen your professional portfolio of research, data analysis, and written work.
- Receive mentorship from experienced staff members to support your research skills and career growth.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in public policy or sociology, or graduated less than 1 year ago.
- Enrolled at an NJ institution of higher education, or graduated less than 1 year ago; or an NJ resident enrolled at an out-of-state institution.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and quantitative data from various sources.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (required).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Must work minimum of 10 weeks, and must complete 150-200 hours in that timeframe at 15-20 hours per week.
To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to internships@lsnj.org.
