FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and categorize bills
- Develop and update a bill tracker
- Monitor bills and alert PTLA staff to upcoming hearings and other developments
- Observe and summarize public hearings
- Review and summarize written testimony
- Assist PTLA staff in responding to requests for information from legislators
- Research policy developments in other states
- Participate in Access to Justice Day in February at the State House
- Work with PTLA staff during the first regular session of the 133rd Maine Legislature on legislation related to PTLA’s work and the communities it serves
Requirements
What you’ll need- University of Maine School of Law student
- Applications welcome from 1Ls, 2Ls, or 3Ls
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in public interest law and policy advocacy preferred
- Ability to devote 5–10 hours per week from early January through the end of April
- Availability for some visits to the State House in Augusta for hearings and events
Benefits
Comp & perks- Pro bono opportunity
- Student internship opportunity
- Opportunity to participate in Access to Justice Day in February at the State House