Law Student - Government in Hillsborough, NJ

Government

Hillsborough, NJ

Law Student - Government in Hillsborough, NJ

Law Student

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Unpaid Legal Internship Opportunity with **Members Only**

Recommended Application Date: April 1
Beginning of Review Process: May 1

- Unpaid internship opportunity with the **Members Only**
- Gain real-world experience in social work or related fields
- Provide direct and indirect services at various local and area offices
- Work closely with Legal and Legislative Affairs unit
- Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court decisions
- Assist in processing administrative appeals and writing final agency decisions
- Work with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients
- for consideration
- Placement not guaranteed and application process can take up to 2 months

Education Requirements:
- Must be a current college student

Disqualifications:
- Fingerprints, Outside Activity Questionnaire, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check, or a driving record with five points or more within the past five years
- Any driving under the influence conviction within the past five years
- Any combination of three motor vehicle violations/license suspensions within the last five years, excluding parking violations

Office: Legal Affairs

- Responsible for various tasks within several units
- Excellent writing skills and professional communication expected
- Conduct legal research and summarize court decisions
- Work closely with Administrative Hearings Unit to process administrative appeals
- Assist with writing final agency decisions
- Work with immigration unit to assist with immigration issues for clients

Inquiry Form:

Students:
- Interested in unpaid internship with DCF
- for consideration
- Placement not guaranteed, applicants processed in order received
- Encouraged to apply with ample time before deadlines

Field Coordinators:
- Can submit inquiry form on behalf of students
- for consideration

Contact Information:
- Email: ****