Law Student - Public Interest in Philadelphia, PA

Public Interest

Philadelphia, PA

Law Student - Public Interest in Philadelphia, PA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Fall 2025 Internship Positions for Law Students Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and writing to support ongoing cases and advocacy efforts. - Review and respond to intake letters from clients in institutional settings. - Participate in case development and investigation, contributing to the building of legal strategies. - Assist with discovery processes, including document review and preparation. - Attend client meetings, depositions, and court proceedings when appropriate, under supervision. - Collaborate with supervising attorneys on various legal matters related to the organization's mission. - Engage in activities related to legislative and administrative advocacy. - Provide legal reference materials and referrals to incarcerated individuals. Education and Experience Information: - Open to law students seeking semester externships or summer internships. - Semester externships are typically part-time, with hours determined by law school requirements. - Summer internships are full-time, generally lasting a minimum of ten weeks. - Previous approval as a credit-based externship site by multiple law schools. - Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their law school’s policies on externships before applying. - 1Ls without law school grades may apply for summer internships without a transcript. Salary Information: - Summer internships are unpaid. - Students are encouraged to seek external funding through work study programs, law school or foundation public interest fellowships, or similar initiatives. The organization,