Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support various legal initiatives.
- Perform client intakes to gather necessary information and assess clients' legal needs.
- Draft legal pleadings and prepare for trial proceedings.
- Attend client hearings to gain practical experience and understanding of courtroom procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners to facilitate comprehensive support for clients.
- Connect clients with local resources and services to address their legal and non-legal needs.
- Engage in community outreach to raise awareness and support for public interest law initiatives.
- Participate in virtual and in-person training sessions to enhance legal knowledge and skills.
- Network with local judges and attorneys through the Lunch & Learn program.
- Observe court proceedings in both district and federal courts to gain insight into the judicial process.
- Observe court diversion programs, including Veterans’ Treatment and Sobriety Courts, to understand alternative legal solutions.
- Engage in social activities organized by staff and students to foster a supportive community environment.
Education and Experience Information:
- Open to first- and second-year law students.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in public interest law.
- Ability to exhibit initiative, self-motivation, and deductive reasoning is essential.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Legal Server, are desirable.
- Excellent communication skills are necessary, with comfort in speaking on the phone or in person with clients.
Salary Information:
- The positions are unpaid; however, the organization will attempt to assist in locating affordable housing solutions for summer law students, although this is not guaranteed.
The Law Student Summer Program offers a valuable opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in public interest law. Participants will engage in meaningful legal work, develop practical skills, and contribute to the organization's mission of providing legal assistance and advocacy to low-income individuals. While the position is unpaid, the program offers rich learning opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact in the community.
