Who you are: The Reshaping Prosecution Program is dedicated to transforming what it means to be a prosecutor by focusing on the dignity of all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Prosecutors play a critical, but often hidden, role in mass incarceration as one of the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. They decide who to charge with a crime, what crime to charge, whether to detain someone in jail pending trial, and what sentence to recommend …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Reshaping Prosecution
Summer 2024 – Law Intern, Vera Louisiana
Who you are: Since 2006, Vera has worked in New Orleans to not only safely reduce the jail population footprint, but also to pilot alternatives addressing the needs of New Orleanians outside of the criminal legal system. We have become a nexus for advancing evidence-based reform and have demonstrated that change is not only possible but within reach. Today, Vera Louisiana’s work focuses on four strategic priorities: advancing prosecution reform; investing in the community’s vision of safety; opposing jail expansion …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Beyond Jails Initiative
Who you are: To reduce the nation’s dependence on jails, Vera’s Beyond Jails team is working in jurisdictions across the country to shift resources to community-driven solutions to help people thrive. Vera’s Beyond Jails work has three core strategies: statewide advocacy campaigns and coalition building to create lasting policy change; pilot and build evidence around decarceration strategies; and building will for change in jurisdictions. The team works with local government and community partners to develop plans for jail decarceration, prevent the construction of new …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Advocacy & Partnerships
Who you are: Vera’s Advocacy & Partnerships department is responsible for coordinating the vision, strategy, and staff development across Vera’s initiatives to pass legislation, change policy, and create change at scale. We work to ensure that the goals of our advocacy campaigns align with the people and communities most impacted by criminal justice and immigration policies, and we collaborate with movement and advocacy partners to produce the right knowledge and ideas needed to change policies and legislation at the right …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Beyond Jails Initiative
Who we are: The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is a nonprofit criminal justice organization that strives to build just government institutions and safe communities free from the scourge of racism, white supremacy, profit, and inequity that is pervasive in this country’s legal systems. We are an “inside” lane organization that drives change at scale with ambitious public sector leaders who share our commitment to building anti-racist, reparative systems that deliver justice. We leverage our access to government …
Executive Office – Paid Student Intern
The Riverside County Executive Office is looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about County operations. The successful candidate should be willing and committed to help with tasks assigned by a supervisor. The intern will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assist with daily tasks. They will be working closely with Executive Office Analysts to conduct research, capture data and attend meetings. The primary objective of this internship is to provide the intern with …
Paid Internship 2L – District Attorney’s Office
The County of Riverside District Attorney has various Internship opportunities for upper division law students including 2L day students and 2L or 3L part time students. These upper division law clerks will work under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney. 2L clerks must be certified by the California State Bar, allowing them to make appearances in court with the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney. They will assist with case preparation including but not limited to witness contact; victim …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Unlocking Potential & Opening Doors
Who you are: Opening Doors is an initiative that works to increase access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for people with a conviction history through technical assistance, advocacy, policy development, and research. Unlocking Potential is an initiative at Vera that promotes access to life-changing education by supporting the scale and quality of college programs and developing strategies that reduce racial inequities in college access and completion rates. The Research Intern will participate in one or more different research projects, …
Summer 2024 – Legal Intern, Legal
Who you are: Vera’s Legal Department provides comprehensive in-house legal services to the entire organization, including each of its administrative departments, centers, programs, and demonstration projects, and to its Board of Trustees. This position will be based in Vera’s New York office in Industry City, Brooklyn. The student will report to the Associate General Counsels and will work with the entire Legal Department to provide legal advice and assistance to the organization. This position will enable the successful applicant to …