Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and The Cumberlands
Posted on:
Apr 18,2025
Job Profile:
JOB TITLE: #***# Legal Internship Opportunities
EXPERIENCE: Law students enrolled in accredited law schools
SALARY: Paid internships available, unpaid internships for experience or academic credit
ORGANIZATION: #***# (LASMTC)
DEPARTMENT: Legal Internship Program
H1: Join Our Legal Internship Program at #***#
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in Public Interest Law
The #***# (LASMTC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to individuals with low income. Our mission is to protect the legal rights of vulnerable and low-income individuals and ensure they have access to basic necessities. With 8 offices serving 48 counties in Tennessee, we focus on 5 main areas of law practice: Family/Immigration, Health & Benefits, Consumer/Tax, Housing/Home Retention, and Employment.
We are currently inviting law students enrolled in accredited law schools to apply for our legal internship opportunities. These internships are available during the spring, summer, and fall terms and are designed to provide hands-on experience in our daily operations. As an intern, you will work alongside our attorneys and staff, bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and genuine enthusiasm to our non-profit endeavors.
Paid internships are available for law students who are committed to pursuing a career in public interest law. We understand that unpaid internships can perpetuate racial and economic disparities, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive intern pool. Our paid internships are designed to attract talented and motivated individuals who share our mission.
For those interested in gaining experience or academic credit, we also offer unpaid internships. These internships are available to students enrolled in an accredited law program and who have a strong dedication to public interest law, as evidenced by relevant experience and coursework. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required, and knowledge of foreign languages is considered a beneficial asset.
To apply, simply click the "APPLY" button below and complete our internship application. Please include a cover letter, resume and/or university transcript, and three professional references with email and phone numbers. In your cover letter, be sure to indicate which office and semester you are applying for. You may apply for multiple offices in one submission.
Join our legal internship program at #***# and gain valuable experience in public interest law. Help us fulfill our mission of protecting the legal rights of low-income and vulnerable individuals in Tennessee. Apply now and be a part of our team!
