Academic Year Internships, Spring

Part-time

No

Job Title: Legal and Social Work Interns
Organization: Lawyers for Children (LFC)
Department: Legal and Social Work
Experience: (second year and above)

Academic Year Internships at LFC are available for law students who are passionate about advocating for children and young adults in high conflict custody and child welfare cases. This highly competitive program offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on experience in a variety of legal tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
- Work approximately 10-15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters
- Engage in case work, similar to the summer program
- Attend a formal training program throughout the summer
- Have the opportunity to request placement with special projects
- Present cases in court (for second year students)
- Prepare cases for trial, work on legal memos, draft motions and orders, and participate in client interviews

Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in law school (second year and above)
- Passion for advocating for children and young adults in high conflict custody and child welfare cases
- Commitment to exploring legal, ethical, and practice skills necessary for successful advocacy

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter and resume before February 15 to
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Salary Information:
- All internships are voluntary positions
- No stipends available through LFC

Location:
- New York City, NY

H1: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Children's Lives
H2: Legal and Social Work Internships Available at LFC

Organization:
- Lawyers for Children (LFC)

Department:
- Legal and Social Work

Experience:
- (second year and above)

Key Responsibilities:
- Work approximately 10-15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters
- Engage in case work, similar to the summer program
- Attend a formal training program throughout the summer
- Have the opportunity to request placement with special projects
- Present cases in court (for second year students)
- Prepare cases for trial, work on legal memos, draft motions and orders, and participate in client interviews

Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in law school (second year and above)
- Passion for advocating for children and young adults in high conflict custody and child welfare cases
- Commitment to exploring legal, ethical, and practice skills necessary for successful advocacy

Application Process:
- Submit cover letter and resume before February 15 to
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Salary Information:
- All internships are voluntary positions
- No stipends available through LFC

Location:
- New York City, NY

LFC, a non-profit organization, offers academic year internships to law students who are passionate about advocating for children and young adults in high conflict custody and child welfare cases. These internships are available during the fall and spring semesters, and involve approximately 10-15 hours of work per week. While these internships are voluntary positions and do not offer stipends, they provide valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys.

The summer legal internship program at LFC is highly competitive, with only nine law students selected from across the country. These students are committed to exploring the legal, ethical, and practice skills necessary for successful advocacy for children and young adults. The program runs for ten weeks, during which interns work under the direct supervision of one or two attorneys. They also have the opportunity to request placement with special projects and participate in a formal training program.

At LFC, second year law students have the opportunity to present cases in court, while all students are involved in preparing cases for trial, working on legal memos, drafting motions and orders, and participating in client interviews. To apply for the summer legal internship program, law students must submit a cover letter and resume before February 15 to . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you are a law student who is passionate about advocating for children and young adults, join our team at LFC and make a difference in their lives. These internships offer valuable experience and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, while also making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young adults. Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide quality legal representation for children in high conflict custody and child welfare cases.

Case engagement, legal advocacy, ethical advocacy, practice skills, client interviews

Law students

Submit cover letter and resume to

Qualification and Experience Law students

Legal