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:
- Provide direct support to the organization's staff and clients.
- Offer both legal and non-legal assistance to aid attorneys in representing clients who might not receive help due to limited staff resources.
- Participate in various unit tasks including grant writing, finance, marketing, communications, and non-profit support.
- Perform administrative duties such as document preparation, filing, making phone calls, and maintaining social media and website content.
- Appear in court under a practice order and supervision of staff attorneys.
- Provide legal representation and counseling to qualified applicants.
- Sharpen skills in research, document production, interviewing, and court representation.

Education and Experience Information:
- The position is open to law students, attorneys, social workers, undergraduates, or any individuals looking to contribute their time and skills.

Salary Information:
- No salary information is provided as this is a volunteer opportunity.

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

Application Process:
- Interested candidates should complete an application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter to the specified email address for the organization.