Law Student Internships

Full-time

No

SEO-Friendly Job Title: Law Student Internships at Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts

H1: Join Our Team as a Law Student Intern at CLCM

H2: Gain Hands-On Experience in Child Advocacy and Legal Matters

Organization: Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts (CLCM)

Department: Legal Services

Salary: Unpaid internships with the possibility of course credit

Location: Lynn, MA (transportation to Lynn office required)

Job Description:
- CLCM is seeking law students for school year and summer internships
- School year internships require a minimum of 16 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Summer internships are full-time for 10-12 weeks
- Interns will work closely with mentoring attorneys in one or two of CLCM’s practice areas
- Responsibilities include accompanying attorneys to court, client contact, research and writing, and case support
- Interns may also have the opportunity to assist with appellate advocacy
- This internship has been utilized by former interns for fellowship projects

Job Requirements:
- Must be a law student with an interest in child advocacy and legal matters
- Transportation to the Lynn office is required
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in a legal setting is preferred but not required

How to Apply:
- Interested applicants should email a cover letter, completed application form, resume, and law school transcript (for summer internships only, if available) to the Help-Line/Intern Coordinator at CLCM
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
- Summer hiring typically occurs by the end of February

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- CLCM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
- We encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community

About CLCM:
- Private, non-profit legal services agency with 501(c)(3) status
- Provides direct representation to indigent children and youth in various legal matters
- Concentrates on child welfare, CRA (formerly CHINS), delinquency, immigration, and educational matters
- Also provides appellate advocacy in child welfare and juvenile delinquency cases
- Has offices in Lynn and Lawrence, as well as a medical-legal partnership at MGH-Chelsea

Benefits of Interning at CLCM:
- Gain hands-on experience in child advocacy and legal matters
- Work with experienced attorneys and have the opportunity for mentorship
- Develop valuable skills in research, writing, and client interaction
- Potential for course credit and the opportunity to utilize this internship for future fellowship projects

Join our team at CLCM and make a difference in the lives of indigent children and youth. Apply now for our school year or summer law student internships.

Legal representation, client interviewing, investigation, case support, research, writing, appellate advocacy

Law school

Email cover letter, completed application form, resume, and law school transcript (if available for summer internships) to Help-Line/Intern Coordinator at

Qualification and Experience Law student

Legal