Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and The Cumberlands
Posted on:
Apr 18,2025
Job Profile:
Legal Internship Opportunities at #***#: Gain Hands-on Experience in Public Interest Law
Organization: #***#
Job Title: Legal Intern
Location: Nashville, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro, Oak Ridge, Tullahoma
Experience: Law students enrolled in accredited law schools
Salary: Paid and unpaid internships available
About #***#:
- Private, non-profit organization providing free legal services to low-income individuals
- Mission to advance, defend, and enforce legal rights of vulnerable people
- Serves 48 counties in Tennessee through 8 offices
- Concentrates on 5 main areas of law practice: Family/Immigration, Health & Benefits, Consumer/Tax, Housing/Home Retention, and Employment
Internship Details:
- Available during spring, summer, and fall terms
- Hands-on experience in daily operations of organization
- Work alongside attorneys and staff
- Encourages fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and genuine enthusiasm for non-profit work
- Minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week for summer internships and 10 hours per week for fall and spring internships
Paid Internships:
- Acknowledges the impact of unpaid internships on racial and economic disparities
- Designed to attract a diverse pool of talented and motivated law students
- Commitment to organization's mission
Unpaid Internships:
- For experience and/or academic credit
- Opportunity to work with experienced attorneys and gain valuable skills
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in accredited law program
- Strong dedication to public interest law
- Relevant experience and coursework
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Knowledge of foreign languages considered a beneficial asset
How to Apply:
- Complete internship application on organization's website
- Email internships@las.org with any questions
- Required documents: cover letter, resume and/or university transcript, three professional references with contact information
- Please indicate desired office and semester in first paragraph of cover letter
Deadlines to Apply:
- Summer: March 1st
- Fall: July 1st
- Spring: November 1st
Join #***# and make a difference in the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals while gaining valuable experience in public interest law. Apply now for our legal internship opportunities.
