GAP is dedicated to the creation of a society in which the free exercise of the individual conscience within large institutions will flourish and provide the impetus for government reform and public accountability. Unfortunately whistleblowers are too often rewarded for their courage with reprisals ranging from simple harassment to the loss of their jobs. An intern's level of responsibility for a project is defined by her or his own goals, abilities and commitment rather than by any predetermined hierarchy. GAP relies on interns as an important part of its substantive staff.
GAP offers internships for students year round.
Students are assigned to supervising attorneys with teaching experience and a strong commitment to providing each student with high quality advocacy training. GAP has provided training to over 500 students. Students receive individualized instruction and feedback from their supervising attorney. However, GAP is fundamentally based on cooperative lawyering and students are encouraged to take advantage of the expertise of the entire staff. To the extent needed or helpful to the student, GAP works with law school faculty pertaining to the special supervisory and instructional needs of individual students.