Government
Plainfield, NJ
Law Student - Government in Plainfield, NJ
Law Student
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The **Members Only** (DCF) offers unpaid internships to college students interested in gaining real-world experience in their field of study. These internships are available in various Local and Area Offices, as well as the CP&P and DCF Central Offices. The Student Intern Program is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in social work or related fields such as psychology, information systems, business management, computer technology, human resources, and legal support services.
Education Requirements:
- Must be a current college student
Disqualifications:
- Fingerprints
- Outside Activity Questionnaire
- Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check
- 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)
Legal Affairs Internship:
- Responsible for various tasks within several units
- Excellent writing skills required
- Ability to communicate professionally with various agencies
- Conduct legal research and summarize Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions
- Work closely with the Administrative Hearings Unit to process written statewide requests for administrative appeals
- Assist in writing Final Agency Decisions
- Work with the immigration unit to assist Department staff with immigration issues
- Provide education to local offices and other Department employees on immigration topics
- Network with other agencies and stakeholders to ease access for clients to immigration services and assistance
Inquiry Form:
- Interested students and field coordinators can submit an inquiry form
- Placement is not guaranteed and applications are processed in the order they are received
- Application process can take up to 2 months
Contact Information:
- Email: ****
We encourage students to apply for internships with ample time before any deadlines, as the application process can take up to 2 months.
Jun 16, 2025
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