MLK Internships

Full-time

No

Statewide Projects:

Advocates for Children's Services (Durham)
Disaster Relief Project (Pembroke)
Farmworker Unit (Raleigh)
Senior Law Project (Pittsboro)
Fair Housing Project (Raleigh)
Tenant Rights Project (Durham)
Family Law Project (Raleigh)
Health and Public Benefits Unit (Raleigh)
Immigrant Rights Project (Raleigh)

Qualifications

Must have completed first year of law school by the start of the internship
Must be currently enrolled in law school
Demonstrated commitment to public interest and social justice work
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Conduct client interviews and intake
Perform legal research and writing
Represent clients in court and administrative hearings
Participate in community outreach and education efforts
Collaborate with Legal Aid attorneys on case strategy and management
Attend trainings and workshops to enhance legal skills and knowledge
Complete other tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys

Salary Information

Paid internship, currently $4,000 for 10 weeks

Job Title

Martin Luther King Jr. Intern

Experience Information

Must have completed first year of law school
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Organization

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Department

Martin Luther King Jr. Internship Program

H1: Apply for Legal Aid of North Carolina's Martin Luther King Jr. Internship Program
H2: Join the Fight for Equal Justice with the MLK Internship

Bold Headline: Paid Summer Internship Opportunity for Law Students at Legal Aid of North Carolina

Legal Aid of North Carolina is offering a unique opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in the field of legal aid advocacy through their Martin Luther King Jr. Internship Program. This 10-week paid internship (currently $4,000) allows students to work alongside seasoned Legal Aid attorneys, tackling real cases for real clients and making a difference in the fight for equal justice for all.

Join the MLK program and make a meaningful impact while building valuable skills for your future legal career. The experience gained through this internship can also give you an advantage when applying for attorney positions at Legal Aid after graduation.

Organization and Department
- Replace organization name with Legal Aid of North Carolina
- Replace department name with Martin Luther King Jr. Internship Program

About the MLK Internship Program
- Paid 10-week internship (currently $4,000) for law students
- Work under the supervision of experienced Legal Aid attorneys
- Gain hands-on experience in legal aid advocacy
- Priority for attorney positions at Legal Aid after graduation

Apply for the MLK Internship
- Accepting applications for interns in various offices and statewide projects
- Offices: Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Morganton, Pembroke, Carrboro, Sylva, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem
- Statewide Projects: Advocates for Children's Services, Disaster Relief Project, Farmworker Unit, Senior Law Project, Fair Housing Project, Tenant Rights Project, Family Law Project, Health and Public Benefits Unit, and Immigrant Rights Project

Qualifications
- Completed first year of law school by start of internship
- Currently enrolled in law school
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest and social justice work
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities
- Conduct client interviews and intake
- Perform legal research and writing
- Represent clients in court and administrative hearings
- Participate in community outreach and education efforts
- Collaborate with Legal Aid attorneys on case strategy and management
- Attend trainings and workshops to enhance legal skills and knowledge
- Complete other tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys

Salary Information
- Paid internship, currently $4,000 for 10 weeks

Job Title
- Martin Luther King Jr. Intern

Experience Information
- Must have completed first year of law school
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

H2: Join the Fight for Equal Justice with the MLK Internship

The MLK Internship at Legal Aid of North Carolina offers law students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal aid advocacy while making a meaningful impact in the fight for equal justice. Apply now and join the team of dedicated attorneys and advocates working towards a more just society.

you can find a list of counties served by each field office here: /. additionally, details about the statewide projects are located here: /

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