Internships, Summer 2024

Max 1 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

We will consider any reasonable accommodations that a qualified individual with a disability may request in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Queens Legal Services (QLS) is seeking interns for Summer 2024 to join our team in fighting poverty and promoting justice for low-income New Yorkers. As a part of Legal Services NYC, the nation’s largest civil legal aid provider, QLS offers a unique opportunity for interns to gain hands-on experience in various legal practice areas while making a positive impact in the community. We are currently accepting applications for internships in the following programs:

- Government Benefits Project
- Housing Justice Project
- Immigration Project
- Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
- General Legal Services

Responsibilities for interns will vary depending on the program, but may include:

- Conducting client interviews
- Investigating cases
- Appearing in court and administrative proceedings with attorneys
- Conducting legal research
- Writing memoranda of law
- Working closely with community partners
- Providing Know Your Rights clinics, workshops, and legal education programs

QLS is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for both our staff and the people we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of color, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. To apply, interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (if available) to . Please indicate in your cover letter the practice areas for which you would like to be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early.

Salary Information:

- Paid internships
- Salary based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for professional development and training

Job Title:

- Intern, Summer 2024

Experience Information:

- No prior legal experience required
- Previous experience in community service or social justice work is a plus

Organization:

- Queens Legal Services (QLS)

Department:

- Various programs, including Government Benefits Project, Housing Justice Project, Immigration Project, Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project, and General Legal Services

H1: Join Our Team as a Summer 2024 Intern at Queens Legal Services
H2: Internship Opportunities in Various Legal Practice Areas

Bold Headlines:

- Gain Hands-On Experience Fighting Poverty and Promoting Justice
- Join the Nation's Largest Civil Legal Aid Provider
- Make a Positive Impact in the Community
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Paid Internships with Opportunities for Professional Development
- No Prior Legal Experience Required

Queens Legal Services (QLS) is currently accepting applications for internships for Summer 2024. As a part of Legal Services NYC, the nation's largest civil legal aid provider, QLS is dedicated to fighting poverty and promoting justice for low-income New Yorkers. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our team and make a positive impact in the community.

At QLS, interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various legal practice areas, including the Government Benefits Project, Housing Justice Project, Immigration Project, Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project, and General Legal Services. Responsibilities may include conducting client interviews, investigating cases, appearing in court and administrative proceedings with attorneys, and conducting legal research and writing.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for both our staff and the people we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of color, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. QLS offers paid internships with opportunities for professional development and training. No prior legal experience is required, but previous experience in community service or social justice work is a plus.

To apply, interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (if available) to . Please indicate in your cover letter the practice areas for which you would like to be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early.

Join our team as a Summer 2024 intern at Queens Legal Services and be a part of our mission to fight poverty and promote justice for low-income New Yorkers. Your internship experience at QLS will not only provide valuable skills and knowledge, but also allow you to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team at Queens Legal Services.

Not specified

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off

Not specified

Legal research, legal writing, client interviews, court appearances, administrative proceedings, community outreach, Know Your Rights clinics, workshops, legal education programs

Law degree (JD)

Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to

Qualification and Experience Law students, recent graduates, or JDs with no more than 1 year of post-graduate experience

Legal