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Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern- Fall 2023

The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and Special Litigation and Law Reform unit for the Fall 2023 term. We are seeking law students dedicated to children's rights issues and juvenile justice. Legal interns work directly with JRP attorneys in an inter-disciplinary team with social workers, paralegals, and investigators. JRP trial attorneys provide legal representation to children, ages 0 to 21, who are before New York City Family Courts on child welfare, PINS (Persons-in-Need-of-Supervision), juvenile delinquency, adolescent offender and termination of parental rights matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Fall Interns can expect a hybrid schedule (including both remote and in-person engagement) in accordance with public health guidance and Legal Aid Society policy.

Interns will work directly under the supervision of Juvenile Rights Practice attorneys. Mandatory supervision will be conducted both remotely and in-person. Students will also be required to attend training, practice- wide webinars relevant to their internship assignment.

Is a current 2L law school student in good standing
Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred
Commitment to children's issues and juvenile justice
Ability to deal effectively with children, adolescents, and family members.
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-volume practice
Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.

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