Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Government

Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Legal Internship, Fall

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Legal Internship Program during the fall semester.
- Work within specific divisions of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, which includes the Fair Labor Division.
- Assist in protecting residents from discrimination, fraud, unfair labor or business practices, and other crimes.
- Gain experience in enforcing wage and hour, public construction, and child labor laws.
- Support legal staff in various tasks and casework as assigned by the division.
- Engage in legal research, drafting documents, and other duties as required by the division.

Education and Experience Information:
- The internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in law school.
- Individuals who have completed law school are not eligible for this program.
- Legal interns are typically assigned to a particular division within the office based on the needs and requests of individual divisions.
- Interns must express their areas of interest and availability in a resume and cover letter.

Salary Information:
- Internship positions are unpaid.

Additional Information:
- Applications for a legal internship during the fall or spring semester should be submitted to the Legal Intern Coordinator via email.
- The Legal Intern Coordinator reviews application materials and forwards them to appropriate divisions for review.
- Divisions determine their capacity to accommodate requests and notify applicants directly if selected for an interview.
- For more information about the bureaus and divisions, applicants can visit the organization's website.

This internship provides an opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in legal work related to public protection and advocacy, specifically in areas like labor laws and consumer protection. The program is an unpaid educational opportunity designed to enhance the interns' legal education and professional development.