Law Student - Public Interest in Rochester, NY

Public Interest

Rochester, NY

Law Student - Public Interest in Rochester, NY

Law Student

No

Job Title: Spring Volunteer Law Student

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to the organization's staff and clients by volunteering time and talents.
- Assist in both legal and non-legal capacities to enable organization attorneys to represent individuals who might otherwise be turned away due to lack of resources.
- Work within the Attorney for the Child Unit, which provides representation to children from birth through age 21 in Family Court proceedings. These proceedings include custody, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and PINS (Persons In Need of Supervision) cases.
- Appear in court under a practice order and supervision of staff attorneys.
- Provide legal representation and counseling to qualified applicants.
- Engage in activities that help develop skills in research, document production, interviewing, and court representation.

Education and Experience Information:
- Position is open to law students who are interested in gaining practical experience.
- The opportunity allows individuals to sharpen skills relevant to their legal education and future career.

Salary Information:
- No salary information is provided for this volunteer position.

Additional Information:
- Deadlines for application submissions are as follows:
- Fall Semester: July 1st
- Spring Semester: November 1st
- Summer: March 1st
- To apply, complete the application and return it with a resume and cover letter to the specified email address.