Company/Organization: Law Street Media

Description:

Law Street Media is a web-based media startup focusing on the law and public policy. Our company strives to be the main source of legal and policy news for the next generation of lawyers, law students, and those interested in the changing nature of the legal industry. With a focus on breaking legal development, industry news, topical reports, and special interest blogs, Law Street is at the forefront of the industry. We are on the verge of launching our website, www.lawstreetmedia.com, and we are recruiting entrepreneurial, creative talent to join our team.

As an E-Rights Intern you will be responsible for searching the web to locate out-of-print legal texts for which electronic rights are available to license. The successful candidate will get hands-on, ground-level experience working in a true start up environment.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated with experience in a fast-paced, high-impact professional environment. The ability to effectively manage and prioritize a variety of responsibilities and projects is essential. Experience with research and the ability to quickly synthesize information is a must. Interest in law, public policy, and current events, as well as a creative, entrepreneurial spirit are key desired characteristics. Internships are open to college, graduate, and law students.

Paid Internship Info:

$25/day travel stipend

Additional Info:

Law Street Media maintains offices in Washington and New York. The E-Rights Specialist Interns may be based out of either location, or can work remotely.

Law Street’s founder is the author and publisher John A. Jenkins. John’s extensive journalistic experience includes notable contributions to The New York Times Magazine, GQ Magazine in the UK and the US, and CQ Press as its president and publisher. His new book, The Partisan: The Life of William Rehnquist, is an Editor’s Choice of The New York Times Book Review. Learn more about John at www.johnajenkins.com.

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research  rights  publishing  washington  dc 

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