Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2027
About The Position
The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has non-paid internships in its various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Summer 2027. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers by helping vulnerable families and individuals obtain and maintain the basic necessities of life – housing, health care, food, and subsistence income or self-sufficiency. The attorneys enhance family and community stability and security by resolving a full range of legal problems, including but not limited to anti-eviction, domestic violence, family law, immigration, employment, tax, health, elder law, HIV/AIDS, and consumer law issues.
Requirements
- Current law school student in good standing – only 2Ls
- Demonstrated commitment to and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically
Nice To Haves
- Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required
- Fluency in languages besides English, in particular Spanish, is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits
- Conducting legal research
- Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys
- Assisting with client interviews
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- A $1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund is available for eligible interns.
- The stipend aims to support 4-5 interns annually who demonstrate financial need and lack funding for their internship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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