New York Law Student jobs in Public Interest

Legal Intern, Energy Responsibilities: Research, writing, and presenting legal and policy documents to support advocacy in state and federal regulatory proceedings, administrative litigation, or state or federal court litigation, as well as various policy fora. Research, writing, and other providing other support of legal and non-legal staff in participation in collaborative processes in state and regional fora. Reviewing filings in proceedings of interest, summarizing con... read more

Fall 2019 Internship Intern areas of service: Professional Education. 3Ls with significant experience with family law, LGBTQIA+ issues, and/or nonprofit development and organizational experience with an interest in contributing to the development of our organization and projects can apply. The internship will involve hands-on training in family law practice, LGBTQIA+ rights and issues, and non-profit management with direct supervision and mentoring. Depending on the intere... read more

Law Student Program, Summer/Winter The Society offers a wide range of projects for law students. Law students may do: client intake and interaction, research, drafting letters and court documents, calling witnesses and otherwise developing cases. Students may work as little as 10 hours a month assisting clients in various clinics, or extensive hours while clerking directly with a staff attorney. Some projects may allow students to work remotely. read more

Law Student Program, Academic Year The Society offers a wide range of projects for law students. Law students may do: client intake and interaction, research, drafting letters and court documents, calling witnesses and otherwise developing cases. Students may work as little as 10 hours a month assisting clients in various clinics, or extensive hours while clerking directly with a staff attorney. Some projects may allow students to work remotely. read more

Law Students The students will join an organization committed to the use and promotion of peaceful dispute resolution. Areas of Law: Community Development, Consumer, Dispute Resolution, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Lemon Law, Arbitration, Agricultural, Workplace, Small Claims, and Family Court Populations Served: General Public Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Evenings, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm read more

Part-time Legal Intern Fall 2019 Responsibilities: Policy analysis of bills affecting reproductive rights on the state level; Legislative tracking of related bills in key states; Legal research and writing. read more

Legal Intern - Family Law The candidate will provide legal representation in NYC Family and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts, mental health services, advocacy, case management, and on-going domestic violence education and outreach activities throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Will work within a legal-psychosocial framework with survivors of domestic violence to provide assistance to Family Law attorneys in matters concerning orders of protection, custody, vi... read more

Legal Volunteer The candidate will perform database entries. Organize electronic and hard-copy files. Maintain the digital legal department filing system. Perform initial review and revision of contracts. Interact with regulatory agencies and prepare agency filings. Perform online legal research. Proofread and edit documents. Assist in drafting and maintaining form agreements. Participate in special projects based on specific skills and interests. Legal background (either ... read more

Internship The will intern perform substantive legal research and compose memoranda and other written analysis on some of the most important issues facing the world today. Intern meet with and attend presentations featuring leading professionals from the legal, political, and counter terrorism spheres. Law students from all ethnic, racial and economic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Must have a record of strong academic achievement and excellent written, verb... read more

Law Student Intern The intern will work closely with the Senior Advisor and Executive Director, both attorneys, and will be integrally involved in the process of preparing legal content for the website, as well as researching and preparing materials regarding cutting-edge workplace issues, for blogs, action alerts, and other web-based communications. Experience in employment law is preferred. Should be strongly interested in protecting the rights of workers. Must have exce... read more