AEquitas provides technical assistance and training to develop the knowledge and skills of prosecutors and allied professionals working with cases involving sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, human trafficking, and related violent crimes, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes in these cases. Positive outcomes are not limited to criminal convictions—they are outcomes in which the victim is protected and has access to justice, the offender is held accountable, and the community has confidence in the criminal justice system.
AEquitas training events focus on a multidisciplinary approach. Such an approach requires facilitation by experienced and knowledgeable professionals from various fields, including but not limited to prosecutors, victim advocates, law enforcement officers, judges, crime scene investigators, forensic nurse examiners, medical examiners, toxicologists, sex offender treatment providers, batterer intervention program facilitators, community-based service providers, faith-based service providers, medical and mental health practitioners, and probation and parole officers. AEquitas routinely works with individuals (as volunteers or contractors) with expertise in these areas as Faculty Facilitators to collaborate with full-time AEquitas staff during local, state, national, and international training events.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Additionally, a bachelor’s degree, law degree, medical degree, or graduate degree in a related field may be necessary, depending upon the standards of the profession.
- Demonstrated expertise in the field of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking. Experience as a prosecutor or as a professional working collaboratively with prosecutors is strongly preferred.
- Experience with public speaking and as a training facilitator.
- Excellent oral and written comprehension and expression required.
- Computer literacy, including strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good judgment, both professionally and while interacting with allied professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
- Proficiency in a foreign language a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
The services a Faculty Facilitator may provide include, but are not limited to:
- Developing, reviewing, and editing live and web-based training materials, curricula, and related resources.
- Recommending resources for use by prosecutors and allied professionals.
- Delivering presentations for international, national, state, and local multidisciplinary audiences.
- Working with a team and one-on-one with individual prosecutors and allied professionals to provide information and resources aimed at enhancing and refining their knowledge.
Application Information
Faculty Facilitators will be selected as needed on a case-by-case basis and may be compensated depending upon the availability of funds for such purposes. Travel-related expenses associated with attending training events will be reimbursed in accordance with AEquitas guidelines. Faculty Facilitators are not employees of AEquitas for any purpose.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing the areas of expertise in which the applicant has an interest, curriculum vitae, compensation requirements (if any), and a list of references to info@aequitasresource.org .
1L, 2L, 3L, and LLM students interested in a career of criminal prosecution and working with issues concerning sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking are encouraged to apply. Specific topics of legal research may include battered women charged with crimes, stalking in the technology age, victim-centered prosecution strategies, victim behavior, intimidation, forfeiture by wrongdoing, strangulation, interpreting toxicology, domestic violence homicides, role of sexual assault nurse examiners, and evaluating medical experts and other relevant evidentiary or procedural issues. In addition to researching developing areas of law, interns will have an opportunity to gain insight to the practical application of their research to the courtroom. They will learn how prosecutors utilize evidence in court, address issues of admissibility, and use experts in trial. Interns will be involved in the organization of state specific and national training events on sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking and may have the opportunity to attend trainings where feasible.
Responsibilities
- Research and synthesize statutes and relevant case law
- Identify pending legislation and emerging issues concerning sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking
- Compile and maintain sample trial motions, briefs, and transcripts
- Assist in the development of resources for frontline prosecutors and allied professionals
- Assist in writing and editing newsletters, monographs, and other national publications
- Assist in organizing and hosting state specific and national training events on sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking
- Support AEquitas Attorney Advisors as needed
Applicant Qualifications
- 1L, 2L, or 3L in an ABA accredited law school
- Superb research and legal writing skills
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in use of Westlaw and other online legal search tools
- Demonstrated interest in criminal justice, prosecution, and issues of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking
- Ability to work with others and independently as needed
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Completed criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence courses preferred, not required
Application Information
Legal Internship positions are unpaid and intended for law students volunteering or applying for stipend or course credit. AEquitas is flexible in accommodating students' course schedules. Please indicate with application materials whether you would like to be considered for a part-time or full-time position and the semester for which you are available. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcript, list of references, and writing sample to info@aequitasresource.org
