Job Responsibilities:
- Law students will be engaged in unpaid positions focused on poverty law, working full-time at 37.5 hours per week.
- Students will be matched with one or more teams specializing in areas such as domestic violence, benefits, housing, immigration, and disaster legal services.
- Responsibilities include conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, client intakes, drafting legal pleadings, and preparing for trials.
- Students will attend client hearings and build relationships with community partners to connect clients with local resources.
- Participate in community outreach activities and events, including virtual and in-person training sessions, meeting with local judges and attorneys, and observing court proceedings in both district and federal courts.
- Students will also have the opportunity to observe court diversion programs such as Veterans’ Treatment and Sobriety Courts.
- Engage in social activities organized by staff and students.
Education and Experience Information:
- Open to first- and second-year law students.
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in public interest law.
- Candidates should exhibit initiative, self-motivation, and deductive reasoning skills.
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and Legal Server skills, is desirable.
- Strong communication skills are required, including comfort with 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 the summer, though this is not guaranteed.
This summary outlines the essential duties and qualifications necessary for law students interested in participating in the summer program, emphasizing the opportunity to gain experience in public interest law and contribute meaningfully to serving low-income communities.
