Law Student Internship/Externship Job at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Rochester, NY

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  • The Legal Aid Society of Rochester
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

Internship Opportunity

Intern with us and be part of an organization that values access to legal counsel, so every person is treated with dignity, equality, and fairness!

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides free or low-cost civil legal services to financially eligible individuals in the areas of family law, housing and consumer law, immigration, education, and Attorney for the Child. Our team helps clients facing eviction, pursuing custody and visitation of their children, seeking a path to citizenship, or need help advocating school rights for their children.

Opportunities are generally available in each unit: Family Law, Housing & Consumer Law, Education Law, Immigration, and Attorney for the Child.

This internship/externship opportunity allows individuals to sharpen the following skills:

  • Research
  • Document production
  • Client interaction
  • Court representation*

*Law students placed with the Housing & Consumer Law Unit and Family Law Unit are eligible to appear in court, under a practice order and supervision of staff attorneys, and provide legal representation and counseling to qualified applicants.

Benefits:

  • Direct supervision and mentorship
  • Continuing legal education programs and training
  • Build relationships with attorneys and legal staff
  • Attend LASROC meetings and events

While we are hybrid, the best experience comes from being in the office, which is required for those who will have courtroom time.

Deadlines for application submissions:

Fall Semester: August 1

Spring Semester: November 1

Summer: March 1

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against interns, employees, and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected category.

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Work at office,

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