College Intern

The Center for Social & Legal Research in Hackensack, NJ seeks political science, social science, computer science, and/or marketing majors for research and writing internships for Fall 2002.

The Center for Social and Legal Research is an international non-profit organization headed by Dr. Alan Westin, Professor Emeritus of Public Law and Government at Columbia University. The Center publishes an award winning national bi-monthly newsletter, Privacy & American Business; commissions, develops and analyzes privacy surveys; holds a national conference; maintains an international website at PrivacyExchange.org;and the institutional website, pandab.org; and is involved in research projects relating to the privacy and confidentiality of information..

The internships involve assisting with research projects and developing the conference materials, interacting with major corporations, working with editors and legal staff, assisting in daily office operations, and working on the websites.

Good writing and communication skills are a must. An interest in law, public policy, or technology is helpful. Familiarity with survey procedures are helpful. Computer literacy in the Mac system and Microsoft Office is essential, and knowledge of Quark and graphic programs is a plus. The job hours will be customized to fit students' class schedules and interns will be paid $8.00 per hour. Some projects may be completed by telecommuting.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with the leading and internationally recognized expert on information privacy, a cutting edge subject.

Please send resume & cover letter to:

Lorrie Sherwood
The Center for Social and Legal Research
Suite 414
Two University Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Or fax it to (201) 996-1883

Any questions, call Irene Oujo at (201) 996-1154