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Attorney in Washington, DC

DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Jul 10,2020 Dec 06,2019 Location Washington DC
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Law Fellowships Fellow to learn to be a voice in court for domestic violence victims and at-risk children. A fellowship with company is an excellent opportunity to learn trial skills while helping low-income victims and children achieve safety and stability in their lives. Must be recent law school graduates. Work for 6-month to 1-year position (1-year strongly preferred). Available starting fall in September – exceptions may be made for 6-month positions. Under a DC court rule, may represent clients as soon as they take a bar exam, and may start litigating civil protection order cases soon after completing our training program. Receive extensive litigation training before representing a client. Fellows typically litigate between 25-35 protection order cases during their tenure. Fellows will also represent domestic violence survivors in family law cases, which may involve discovery, motions and trial preparation. In addition, Fellows will advocate for the best interests of children living with abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and worse as court-appointed Guardians ad litem.

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