Summer Law Student Internship - Boulder
About The Position
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others. CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities–one person at a time for over 100 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve. At CLS, we value and respect our staff's wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We ensure representation of our client communities in our staff, Board of Directors and leadership teams. We also envision a fair, just, trusted, and harm reductionist legal system which emphasizes access to and implementation of true justice for every Coloradan. Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience level and the needs of the particular project or office. These duties include client interviews and case investigation, drafting of pleadings, memoranda and briefs, direct representation at administrative hearings and legal research.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to legal issues affecting low-income individuals
- Strong interest in research, writing and interviewing
- Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking ability
Responsibilities
- Draft letters and simple motions for review
- Assist with hearing preparation, memos, legal research, client communication, and case management
- If appropriate, advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
