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The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides legal advocacy support and legal resources to communities and organizations throughout the country to strengthen and ensure the effectiveness of local, state and federal preservation laws.
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Interested to see where the National Trust's Legal Defense Fund is at work? Our newsletter spotlights our diverse involvement – both through advocacy and through litigation – with local preservationists to protect our country's irreplaceable historic buildings, sites, neighborhoods and landscapes.
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Understanding Preservation Law
Preservation Easements
Owners of historic properties devote considerable time, effort and expense to restoring the character of their properties. For property owners looking to permanently protect their properties, one of the most effective legal tools available is the preservation easement – a private legal interest conveyed by a property owner to a preservation organization or to a government entity. Resources & Information »
Internship Opportunities
The National Trust's Law Department welcomes a limited number of interns in its Washington, DC headquarters each year. The Law Department's internship program provides practical learning opportunities to law students preparing for careers in historic preservation, with a particular focus on broadening the diversity of individuals pursuing careers in historic preservation law. Learn More »
