Summer Internships

Contract, Full-time

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Organization: Lawyers for Children (LFC)
Position: Summer Legal Intern
Experience: Law students
Salary: Unpaid (academic credit available)

Introduction:
- LFC's highly competitive summer legal internship program
- Selection of approximately nine law students from across the country
- Focus on legal, ethical, and practice skills for advocating for children and young adults
- Ten-week program with direct supervision from one or two attorneys
- Formal training program and opportunities for special projects
- Second-year students can present cases in court
- Applications due before February 15 to

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with attorneys to prepare cases for trial
- Conduct legal research and draft memos of law
- Draft motions and orders to show cause
- Participate in client interviews
- Opportunity to present cases in court for second-year students

Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in law school
- Strong interest in child welfare and high conflict custody cases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Training and Support:
- Formal training program throughout the summer
- Direct supervision from experienced attorneys
- Opportunities for special projects based on interest and availability
- Student practice order allows for hands-on experience in court

Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in child welfare and high conflict custody cases
- Develop legal, ethical, and practice skills
- Networking opportunities with experienced attorneys and fellow law students
- Potential for academic credit

Application Process:
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- Clearly state interest in child welfare and high conflict custody cases
- Highlight relevant experience and skills
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews

Conclusion:
- LFC's summer legal internship program offers valuable experience for law students interested in child welfare and high conflict custody cases
- Highly competitive selection process
- Formal training program and hands-on experience with direct supervision from experienced attorneys
- Applications due before February 15 to

Legal research, writing, client interviews, case preparation, motion drafting, trial preparation, oral advocacy

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school

Submit cover letter and resume to before February 15

Qualification and Experience Currently enrolled in an accredited law school

Legal