Law Student - Public Interest in Rochester, NY

Public Interest

Rochester, NY

Law Student - Public Interest in Rochester, NY

Law Student

No

Job Title: Fall Volunteer Law Student

Job Responsibilities:
Volunteers and interns will provide both legal and non-legal assistance to support the staff and clients of the organization. They will directly assist attorneys and social workers in delivering legal services, which includes representing individuals who might not otherwise have access to legal support due to limited resources. Specifically, in the Education Law Unit, volunteers will:

- Represent children K-12 and their parents in matters related to their educational rights, covering general education due process rights and special education civil rights.
- Appear in court under a practice order and supervision of staff attorneys.
- Provide legal representation and counseling to qualified applicants.
- Engage in research, document production, interviewing, and court representation.

Education and Experience Information:
The opportunity is open to law students who are interested in gaining practical experience in legal representation and sharpening their skills in research, document production, interviewing, and court representation. This role is suitable for individuals looking to make a difference in the legal field, particularly in education law.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide any information regarding salary, suggesting that this is an unpaid volunteer or internship position.

Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: July 1st
- Spring Semester: November 1st
- Summer: March 1st

Application Process:
To apply for a volunteer opportunity or internship with the organization, candidates must complete an application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter to the specified email address.