Summer Internships

Contract, Full-time

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Summer Legal Internship with Alliance for Children’s Rights

Are you a current law student with a desire to make a difference in the lives of foster youth and their caregivers? Look no further! The Alliance for Children’s Rights is offering a 10-week, full-time legal internship in our Los Angeles office for the summer. Gain valuable experience while supporting the work of one of our departments - Adoption, Benefits, Education, Guardianship, Policy, Transition Age Youth Services, or Healthcare Program.

Responsibilities:

- Conducting client intake interviews
- Analyzing and assessing client needs
- Working with attorneys to determine legal assistance needed
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents
- Attending court proceedings
- Developing resource and educational materials for clients

Qualifications:

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- Desire to work with foster youth and their caregivers
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, and with attention to detail
- Ability to work full time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm) in our Los Angeles office for 10 weeks (unpaid)
- Spanish fluency preferred for all programs, but required for Adoption and Guardianship programs

Overview:

The Alliance for Children’s Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights and improving the lives of foster youth and their caregivers. Our summer internships offer law students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of legal areas, while making a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct client intake interviews to gather information and assess needs
- Collaborate with attorneys to determine the best legal assistance for clients
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
- Attend court proceedings to observe and support attorneys
- Develop resource and educational materials for clients
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

- Current law student
- Passion for working with foster youth and their caregivers
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Availability to work full time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm) for 10 weeks in our Los Angeles office (unpaid)
- Spanish fluency preferred for all programs, required for Adoption and Guardianship programs

Benefits:

- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of legal areas
- Make a positive impact in the lives of foster youth and their caregivers
- Work with experienced attorneys and gain mentorship opportunities
- Network with other law students and professionals in the field
- Enhance your resume and future job prospects

Application Process:

To apply for a summer legal internship with the Alliance for Children’s Rights, please submit the following materials:

- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the organization and which program(s) you are interested in
- Writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
- Two references (academic or professional)

Applications will be accepted until [insert deadline]. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please note that split schedules will not be considered and all internships are unpaid.

Make a difference this summer by interning with the Alliance for Children’s Rights. Help us protect the rights and improve the lives of foster youth and their caregivers while gaining valuable legal experience. Apply now!

Salary Information:

- Unpaid internship, but offers valuable hands-on experience and networking opportunities

Job Title:

- Summer Legal Internship with Alliance for Children’s Rights

Experience Information:

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Organization:

- Alliance for Children’s Rights

Department:

- Adoption, Benefits, Education, Guardianship, Policy, Transition Age Youth Services, or Healthcare Program

Location:

- Los Angeles, California

Overview:

- Non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights and improving the lives of foster youth and their caregivers

Responsibilities:

- Conduct client intake interviews
- Analyze and assess client needs
- Work with attorneys to determine legal assistance needed
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
- Attend court proceedings
- Develop resource and educational materials for clients

Qualifications:

- Current law student
- Desire to work with foster youth and their caregivers
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, and with attention to detail
- Availability to work full time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm) for 10 weeks in our Los Angeles office (unpaid)
- Spanish fluency preferred for all programs, required for Adoption and Guardianship programs

Benefits:

- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of legal areas
- Make a positive impact in the lives of foster youth and their caregivers
- Work with experienced attorneys and gain mentorship opportunities
- Network with other law students and professionals in the field
- Enhance your resume and future job prospects

Application Process:

- Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample, and two references
- Applications accepted until [insert deadline]
- Interviews conducted on a rolling basis
- No split schedules will be considered
- All internships are unpaid

Make a difference this summer by interning with the Alliance for Children’s Rights. Help us protect the rights and improve the lives of foster youth and their caregivers while gaining valuable legal experience. Apply now!

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Not applicable

Spanish preferred, but not required

Legal research, client intake, document preparation, court proceedings, resource development, Spanish fluency

Must be a current law student

Submit application and resume through the Alliance for Children's Rights website

Qualification and Experience Must be a current law student

Legal