Semesters offered: 
Type: Nonprofit
Categories: Civil Rights, Consumer, Environmental Law, Health Law, Legislation
SITE DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2002, Georgia Watch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization working to ensure that Georgians are educated and protected on matters that impact their wallets and quality of life. Through advocacy, outreach and education, Georgia Watch works to make Georgia a model for consumer protection. Georgia Watch safeguards consumer protections in the area of personal finance, ensure access to safe, quality, affordable healthcare, protect the right to trial by jury, promote access to the courts, and encourage fair utility rates and renewable energy options for consumers. Georgia Watch collaborates with government agencies, community-based organizations, professional associations, policymakers, legislators, academic partners, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders.
Externs will work across the program areas to accomplish work in all policy areas: consumer financial protection, access to civil justice, consumer energy, and healthcare access. Externs will assist with legal and other research associated with writing policy reports and briefs, contribute to external communications, including blog posts and press releases, draft consumer education materials, attend meetings with community partners, and perform other related tasks as assigned.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites: None
Preferences:
- Strong research, writing, Microsoft Office and Excel skills
- Passion for consumer advocacy and education
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants should submit a brief writing sample on a topic of their choice at the time of application.