Law Reform Legal Intern

18 hours ago


New York, New York, United States The Legal Aid Society Full time

The Legal Aid Society has a unique opportunity for law students to participate in its ground-breaking work on impact litigation and policy initiatives. The Criminal Defense Law Reform team offers three internship programs, allowing candidates to choose from various unit preferences.

As an intern, you will engage in legal research, client interviewing, and other tasks depending on the specific needs of the assigned unit. Your responsibilities may include participating in discovery and trial practice, contributing to legal papers and policy memos, and providing legislative testimony.

To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate interest in working on issues affecting the rights of Legal Aid's clients, possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills, and show commitment to racial and social justice. This internship is open to 2L students in good standing.

The estimated salary for this position is $50,000 per year, based on national averages for similar roles in New York City. Benefits include a stipend program, with selected interns receiving a $1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund. To be considered, applicants must meet eligibility criteria and submit a statement reflecting their strong interest in working at Legal Aid upon graduation.

The Legal Aid Society prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to build a strong professional relationship with each client and understand their diverse circumstances. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the organization prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants based on protected characteristics.



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