FASD United (formerly NOFAS)
1 - 10 employees
Founded 1990
📚 Education
⚕️ Healthcare Insurance
🤝 Non-profit
Education • Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit
FASD United is an organization formerly known as NOFAS, focused on addressing and supporting issues related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The organization works to prevent alcohol exposure during pregnancy and supports individuals and families affected by FASD. Through advocacy, research, and educational programs, FASD United aims to raise awareness and provide resources to improve the quality of life for those impacted by FASD.
Legal Intern, Unpaid – Academic Credit Eligible
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS)
1 - 10 employees
Founded 1990
📚 Education
⚕️ Healthcare Insurance
🤝 Non-profit
Education • Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit
FASD United is an organization formerly known as NOFAS, focused on addressing and supporting issues related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The organization works to prevent alcohol exposure during pregnancy and supports individuals and families affected by FASD. Through advocacy, research, and educational programs, FASD United aims to raise awareness and provide resources to improve the quality of life for those impacted by FASD.
📋 Description
• Conduct legal research on topics related to FASD and the justice system (e.g., competency, Miranda rights, sentencing, diversion, disability accommodations) • Identify and summarize relevant case law, statutes, and emerging legal trends • Support development of legal briefs, memoranda, and issue summaries • Assist in research and drafting components of amicus curiae briefs • Compile supporting evidence, citations, and interdisciplinary research (legal + clinical) • Track relevant appellate and post-conviction cases involving FASD-related issues • Support the development of training materials for legal professionals (judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement) • Assist in creating fact sheets, legal guides, and presentation materials • Translate complex legal and clinical concepts into accessible formats • Assist with preparation of Justice Advisory Committee materials (agendas, summaries, research briefs) • Support coordination of subject-matter experts and contributors • Participate in internal discussions and contribute insights where appropriate
🎯 Requirements
• Current law student (1L, 2L, or 3L) in good academic standing • Strong legal research and writing skills • Interest in criminal law, juvenile justice, disability law, public defense, prosecution, or public policy • Ability to synthesize complex information across disciplines • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Coursework or experience in criminal law, evidence, constitutional law, or disability rights (Preferred) • Interest or experience related to FASD, neurodevelopmental disabilities, or behavioral health (Preferred) • Experience with legal databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) (Preferred)
🏖️ Benefits
• Unpaid (academic credit or volunteer experience)
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