Vera Institute of Justice
The Legal Extern will focus on Reshaping Prosecutions projects, providing technical assistance to District Attorney offices and community-based organizations across the country. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the extern will learn to conduct community and policy landscape research, develop outreach strategies, manage advocacy efforts, and draft written content. The role offers experiential learning opportunities to understand prosecutorial discretion, legal practice complexities, and professional identity development.
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1961
Vera Institute of Justice is an independent, nonpartisan research and policy organization that partners with government and civic leaders to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. Vera conducts rigorous research, provides technical assistance, pilots and scales policy reforms, and advocates for data-driven alternatives to unnecessary incarceration. Its work spans policing, courts, prisons, reentry, and immigration detention with a focus on equity, reducing racial disparities, and practical solutions that can be implemented at local, state, and national levels.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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