FEBRUARY 2008 First Amendment Project 2008 Summer Internship Program Get first-hand litigation experience while defending the First Amendment   First Amendment Project is seeking 1L or 2L students to assist with its litigation and educational efforts. FAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the fundamental civil liberties of freedom of speech, of the press and to petition the government for a redress of grievances to its core constituency of activists, journalists and artists.   FAP provides free or low cost legal services in three primary areas. The First Amendment Project:   Represents clients seeking to enforce freedom of information laws.   Defends those who are sued for exercising their First Amendment rights (commonly known as strategic lawsuits against public participation or SLAPP suits).    Files civil rights lawsuits on behalf of those whose First Amendment rights have been violated by governmental practice or policy.   As a small organization, FAP relies on our legal interns both to assist in litigation and to create our educational materials. Positions are unpaid, but interns receive invaluable litigation experience and one-on-one contact with experienced First Amendment lawyers. FAP interns have in the past qualified for PILF and other nonprofit internship funding programs. Email, fax or mail a cover letter explaining your interest in First Amendment Project and a resume to: David Greene, Executive Director First Amendment Project 1736 Franklin St., 9th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510.208.7744 / Fax: 510.208.4562 E-Mail: fap@thefirstamendment.org Web: www.thefirstamendment.org First Amendment Project needs your support so that we can continue to offer free legal and educational services to activist, journalists and artists who rights to freedom of speech and the press, to petition the government, and of information. Please consider a donation today. There are several ways to support FAP: Make an online donation right now by clicking here. Set up a recurring monthly donation. Even a small donation each month goes along way to helping us continue our programs. Auction an item on Ebay for FAP's benefit. Because FAP is a registered charity with Ebay, you can designate FAP as the beneficiary of the proceeds of your auction. --The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution First Amendment Project is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition. FAP provides advice, educational materials, and legal representation to its core constituency of activists, journalists, and artists in service of these fundamental liberties. 1736 Franklin St., 9th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510.208.7744 Fax: 510.208.4562 www.thefirstamendment.org