The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for law school students to intern in 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 Law Reform Units
The law reform units include:
- Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit of the Criminal Defense Practice
- Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit of the Juvenile Rights Practice
- Law Reform Unit of the Civil Practice (including Homeless Rights Unit)
Each of these units engages in impact litigation, policy reform, coalition building, and public education strategies to grapple with novel legal issues arising in the daily practice of Legal Aid’s direct services work.
About the Internship
The law reform units of the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have opportunities for law school students to intern in Fall 2023. Interns applying to this position will be assigned to one of these units for the duration of their internship, depending on the preferences of the intern and the needs of the units.
Roles and Responsibilities
These internships offer the opportunity to engage in various aspects of Legal Aid’s law reform work, depending upon the specific needs of the unit to which the intern is assigned.
This may include legal research; factual research; client interviewing; participating in discovery and trial practice as opportunities arise; contributing to legal papers, policy memos, or legislative testimony; and other tasks. Interns will be asked to rank which of the law reform units they would most prefer to work in and will be matched depending on experience and organizational needs.
Requirements
Internships are open to 2L and 3L students in good standing. Applicants should demonstrate the following:
- Interest in working on the issues affecting the rights of Legal Aid’s clients, particularly tailored to the unit(s) prioritized by the applicant
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- The ability to analyze complex legal and policy issues
- The initiative to see projects through to completion
- A commitment to racial and social justice
How to Apply?
Please list any of the following units in order of preference in your application:
- Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit of the Criminal Defense Practice
- Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit of the Juvenile Rights Practice
- Law Reform Unit of the Civil Practice (including Homeless Rights Unit)
All applications must be completed online. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume as a single PDF. In the Cover Letter, be sure to identify one or more of the Law Reform Units of interest. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants will be notified whether or not they have been selected for an interview.
Click on the link below the post to apply.
Location
New York City.
