Legal Program Internships
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“Working at the Sikh Coalition was an incredibly eye-opening experience. Not only was I able to utilize my legal education in fighting the rights of minorities in the workplace and in the U.S. Army, I had the great privilege of working alongside some of the country's most dedicated advocates. Never in my life will I forget the lessons learned during my time at the Coalition."
— Aman Singh, 2009 Summer Legal Intern |
The Legal Program is Currently Accepting Applications for Spring and Summer 2012 Internship Positions
Apply Today!
The Sikh Coalition's Legal Internship Program allows current law school students and law school graduates to gain hands-on experience in promoting the civil and human rights of all individuals. Throughout the years, legal interns have worked to further the mission and vision of the Sikh Coalition by helping to achieve legal victories, as well as educating and empowering the community and contributing to the growth of the organization.
All positions are in the Sikh Coalition’s New York City office (located in the Financial District and easily accessible by public transportation). See descriptions below.
Spring and Summer 2012 Legal Internship Program
The Sikh Coalition’s Legal Program seeks law school students or graduates to serve as legal interns during the Spring and Summer of 2012. Qualified interns should have a passion for social justice and civil rights, a strong work ethic, and excellent legal research, writing, and analytic skills.
Interns will receive hands on experience:
- Conducting legal research;
- Writing research memoranda;
- Drafting legal briefs;
- Interviewing clients or witnesses; and
- Assisting with litigation and casework.
Accepted Spring interns are requested to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the semester. Past interns have received academic and/or pro bono credit.
Accepted Summer Interns are requested to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer. Summer interns will receive a $1,000 stipend graciously funded by the Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Internship Fund.
Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Internship
All Sikh Coalition Summer legal interns are funded by the Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Internship Fund. Accepted Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Summer Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend.
 About Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Internship:
The Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Fellowship Fund supports Sikh Coalition summer legal fellows. The Fund was created by the family and friends of Dr. Bajwa to commemorate his life and dedication to the Sikh community and Sikh causes.
As an Air Marshal in the Indian Army, Dr. Bajwa was noted throughout his career for his dignity and his proud practice of the Sikh faith, serving as an inspiration to many generations of military personnel who followed him. In his retirement, the advanced study and practice of Sikhism and teaching it to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was Dr. Bajwa’s chief pursuit in life. As a physician, highly decorated military officer, and community leader, Dr. Bajwa literally touched and made a lasting impact on tens of thousands of lives.
The Sikh Coalition is proud to have the support of Dr. Bajwa's family and friends as a means of commemorating his legacy and contributions to the Sikh community.
"Thank you once again to the family of Dr. Bajwa. In helping make possible my experience this summer, you have honored his memory, established a meaningful opportunity for future lawyers, and bestowed a wonderful gift on the Sikh community." — Sally Hartman, 2010 Inaugural Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa Legal Fellow
Air Marshall Dr. Puran Singh Bajwa
Application Guidelines
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Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to legal@sikhcoalition.org with "2012 Spring Legal Internship" or “2012 Dr. Bajwa Legal Summer Internship” as the subject line.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2012 for Spring positions and by April 15, 2012 for Summer positions.
For further inquires, please contact:
Sandeep Amy Kaur
Staff Attorney
sandeep@sikhcoalition.org
212-655-3095 ext 84
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