Summer 2024 legal internships (JD-level)

Contract, Full-time

No

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.

H1: Legal Internship Opportunities for Law Students at Legal Services for Children
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference for Children in Need

Organization: Legal Services for Children
Position: Summer 2024 Legal Intern
Salary: per hour
Duration: 10 weeks (full-time)

Are you a law student looking for a meaningful internship opportunity? Look no further! Legal Services for Children (LSC) is seeking passionate and dedicated law student interns for the summer of 2024. As a non-profit organization, LSC provides free legal and social work services to children, adolescents, and young adults in need. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those who require legal assistance to stabilize their lives and reach their full potential.

Internship Duties:
- Conducting intake interviews with callers to our agency's "warm line"
- Assisting staff attorneys with direct representation, including client interviews, legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, and attending court hearings
- Advocating for children through community presentations and outreach to underserved youth populations
- Conducting research and assisting with other projects as needed

Qualifications:
- Completed at least one year of law school before the internship begins
- Demonstrated commitment to the rights of children and interest in advocating for them
- Well-organized, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
- Available to work full-time for 10 weeks
- Spanish language skills desired, but not required for non-immigration project areas
- Spanish language fluency (written and oral) required for working on immigration projects

Application Process:
To be considered for this internship opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please indicate the practice area(s) you are interested in (guardianship, dependency, or immigration) and address the following question:
- How do your personal background and experiences, both professional and personal, prepare you to contribute to our commitment to cultural humility and diversity amongst our staff?

We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities and historically oppressed groups, as well as bilingual and bicultural candidates, to apply. At LSC, we are committed to maintaining a diverse staff and providing culturally competent services in order to promote social justice and best serve our clients. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in the lives of children in need.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a difference in the legal field. Apply now for a legal internship at Legal Services for Children during the summer of 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so don't wait!

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Spanish (desired)

Legal research, legal writing, client interviews, advocacy, education, outreach, cultural competence, Spanish language fluency (desired)

Must have completed at least one year of law school

Submit cover letter and resume, indicate practice areas of interest and address cultural humility and diversity in cover letter

Qualification and Experience Law student, completed at least one year of law school before internship begins

Legal