Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. is a statewide non-profit agency which provides legal services to low income adults with mental health conditions, who reside in hospitals or the community on matters related to their treatment, recovery and civil rights. You can support CLRP with a tax-deductible gift. Our EIN is 22-3069277. Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. will receive 100% of your donation through PayPal Giving Fund’s secure payment system. Donate by Check If you would like to write us a check and send it in the mail, please make the check payable to Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. Mailing Address: Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. P.O. Box 351, Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457
Donate by Check If you would like to write us a check and send it in the mail, please make the check payable to Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. Mailing Address: Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. P.O. Box 351, Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457
Our Board of Directors is always on the search to diversify its membership. Please see recruitment information below. (link to Board Recruitment pdf)
CLRP offers an interactive ten week internship for undergraduate and law students. Each week combines reading with experiential learning and a reflection. Participants will be exposed to various legal issues experienced by clients with mental health conditions and will examine case law, participate in mock hearings, attending meetings with stakeholders, and more. The program culminates with an independent research project or presentation, an exit interview and a career mentoring session.
Applicants undergo a competitive application process, including an interview for candidates in the final stage.
This experience does not offer funding to applicants.
Completed applications must be received by no later than June 1. Accepted candidates will be notified by July 15th
Completed applications must be received by no later than October 1. Accepted candidates will be notified by November 15th
Completed applications must be received by no later than February 15. Accepted candidates will be notified by March 15th
Volunteers are considered based on the needs of the organization, the individual’s skillset, the experience of the volunteer and the amount of time the volunteer can commit such as one specific date, on-going, etc. and whether the volunteer is a lawyer, paralegal, high school student, etc.
Possible needs include clerical tasks, clean outs, filing, volunteer counsel, data entry, legal research, etc. Please complete the application and someone will be in touch.
Do you want to use your law degree and your legal skills to protect the legal rights of some of Connecticut's most marginalized residents? If so, we hope you will consider joining our team at Connecticut Legal Rights Project.
We seek to fill the following positions:
CLRP is not currently hiring.
CLRP is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
During the Legislative Session, we will share information on our legislative activities, including educational materials you can use to educate yourself and your elected officials to protect the rights of people with mental health conditions.
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Legislative Updates (link)
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