The Legal Aid Society, New York is looking for a Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern for Fall 2023.
About the Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal aid provider based in New York City. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest and largest provider of legal aid.
About the Criminal Defense Practice
Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice throughout the city. The Criminal Defense Practice is the primary public defender in New York City, providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges.
About the Opportunity
The Legal Aid Society, New York is looking for a Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern for Fall 2023. Interns will work directly under the supervision of Criminal Practice attorneys.
Mandatory supervision will be conducted remotely. Students will also have the chance to attend remote intern trainings, webinars and CLE’s relevant to their internship.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Interns will work directly under the supervision of Criminal Practice attorneys.
- Mandatory supervision will be conducted remotely.
- Students will also have the chance to attend remote intern trainings, webinars and CLE’s relevant to their internship.
Requirements
- Is a current 2L law school student in good standing
- Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated commitment or interest to indigent defense
- Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically
How to Apply?
All applications must be completed online. Interested candidates need to apply by submitting a Cover Letter and Resume as a single PDF.
Click on the link below the post to apply.
Location
New York City.
