Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in unpaid summer positions designed for first- and second-year law students.
- Engage in learning about various public interest law areas, including domestic violence, benefits, housing, immigration, and disaster legal services.
- Work full-time (37.5 hours per week) during the summer.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
- Perform client intakes and draft legal pleadings.
- Prepare for trials and attend client hearings.
- Build relationships with community partners and connect clients with local resources.
- Engage in community outreach and participate in related activities and events.
- Attend virtual and in-person training sessions.
- Meet local judges and attorneys through the Lunch & Learn program.
- Observe court proceedings in both district and federal court.
- Participate in 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.
- Must demonstrate an interest in public interest law.
- Ability to exhibit initiative, self-motivation, and deductive reasoning.
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and Legal Server skills, is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort speaking with clients in person or over the phone.
Salary Information:
- The positions are unpaid.
- The organization will assist in locating affordable housing solutions for summer law students, though this is not guaranteed.
