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Saraswati
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NALP rules for unpaid internships/summer associateships?
Does NALP have rules about working unpaid at for-profit law firms? Particularly during the summer? The position that was offered to me is interesting, but I'm not sure I can justify working for free next summer, especially since it is not public interest related. Thoughts on taking the financial hit to "gain experience"?
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Anonymous Loser
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Re: NALP rules for unpaid internships/summer associateships?
No, but the U.S. Department of Labor does.Saraswati wrote:Does NALP have rules about working unpaid at for-profit law firms?
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Renzo
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Re: NALP rules for unpaid internships/summer associateships?
Unpaid internships are almost always illegal, but that doesn't mean they are uncommon, or even that you shouldn't consider it. However, a for-profit firm that won't pay you probably also won't really teach you much. My suspicion is that you could find a better non-paying gig.Anonymous Loser wrote:No, but the U.S. Department of Labor does.Saraswati wrote:Does NALP have rules about working unpaid at for-profit law firms?
