Contact
Ms. Danielle Lipow
Staff Attorney
Southern Poverty Law Center
403 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: 334-956-8200
Website: www.splcenter.org

Description: The Southern Poverty Law Center is a civil/human rights organization using litigation as a tool to secure clients rights.

Internship Description: Interns assist the Center's attorneys with legal research and writing, field investigations, discovery, trial preparation and other advocacy efforts. Interns receive a stipend of $600.00 per week plus housing.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy: X
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other: Juvenile Justice

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other: Juvenile Justice

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $600.00 week

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November 1

Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program

Contact
Mr. James Tucker
Legal Director
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Phone: 205-548-4928
Website: www.adap.net

Description: The Disability Advocacy Program provides quality advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect, promote and expand their rights.

Internship Description: Lew Clerks work directly with individual staff attorneys and may work full or split summers.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic
Violence: Housing:
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $320 week-summer

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: February

Center for Arkansas Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Jean Carter
Executive Director
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
303 W. Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone:
Website: www.arlegalservices.org

Description: Center for Arkansas Legal Services is a non-profit legal aid program providing free legal assistance to low income and elderly clients in non- criminal cases.

Internship Description: Volunteer legal interns work under the supervision of the legal staff and are assigned to interviewing clients, case related work and special projects. Interns also work on writing and editing legal content for inclusion on their website.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice: X
Drafting Documents:
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer, Bankruptcy

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Legal Services of Northern California-Butte Regional Office

Contact
Ms. Barbara Segal
Office Manager
Legal Services of Northern California-Butte Regional Office
541 Normal Avenue
PO Box 3728
Chico, CA 95927|

Phone: 375-9491
Website: www.butte.lscn.net

Description: They are a legal services provider to low income individuals, families and seniors in the areas of public benefits, housing, health and civil rights.

Internship Description: They accept interns from law schools throughout the year and during summers.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

East Bay Community Law Center

Contact
Ms. Deborah Moss-West
Deputy Director
East Bay Community Law Center
3130 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

Phone: 510-548-4040
Website:

Description: East Bay Community Law Center is a legal services organization working in the areas of community development, employment, HIV/AIDS and housing and evictions.

Internship Description: Approximately18-20 students are accepted each summer and are supervised by staff attorneys to work in one of the organization's practice areas.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice: X
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other: HIV/AIDS

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

California Rural Legal Assistance

Contact
Ms. Phylis Katz
Staff Attorney
California Rural Legal Assistance
7365 Monterey Street
Suite H
Gilroy, CA 95020

Phone: 408-847-1408
Website: www.crla.org

Description: California Rural Legal Assistance provides legal assistance to low income residents of San Benito and Santa Clara Counties primarily in the areas of landlord-tenant, public benefits and education.

Internship Description: Volunteer Summer law clerks are supervised by attorneys in a program that is flexible with students' schedules.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic
Violence: Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Education

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Robin Sommerstein
Human Resources Director
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
145 S. Fairfax Avenue
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone: 323-549-5814
Website: www.bettzedek.org

Description: Bet Tzedek is a non-profit legal services provider with 24 attorneys and a total staff of 32. It also works with a large number of volunteer lawyers to provide services to their clients.

Internship Description: Under the supervision of experienced staff attorneys, interns may be responsible for representing clients in administrative hearings, negotiating consumer disputes and advocating on health care issues. Interns also perform legal research, prepare pleadings and documents and conduct interviews.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer Law

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: February

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Contact
Mr. David Ackerly
Program Administrator-Private Attorney Involvement
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
1182 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone: 323-8017908
Website: www.lafla.org

Description: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has 55 attorneys working in 6 offices and at many courthouse and community clinics. LAFLA is the largest LSC funded program in the western U.S.

Internship Description: Law students work in a broad range of programs, interviewing and counseling, performing legal research and if certified trying cases.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: Summer only

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Central California Legal Services

Contact
Mr. Robert Test
Staff Attorney
Central California Legal Services
357 W. Main Street
Suite 201
Merced, CA 95340

Phone: 209-723-5466
Website:

Description: The office is a non-profit legal services organization providing legal assistance in three cities, Merced, Fresno and Visalia.

Internship Description: Interns/law clerks are assigned to an attorney. The attorney works with the intern to assure that all requirements of the internship are met.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice: X
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Semesters Available

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: Varies

Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: March

Eviction Defense Center

Contact
Ms. Anne Omura
Executive Director
Eviction Defense Center 1611 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 726
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 510-452-4541
Website:

Description: The Center is a non-profit law corporation that defends low-income tenants in eviction actions with a focus on jury trials.

Internship Description: Interns shadow and attorney during court appearances, client intake and settlement negotiations. One intern is hired each semester. Interns must be able to work with low income clients and treat them with dignity and respect.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research:
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice: X
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Family Violence Law Center

Contact
Ms. Kimberly Parker-Wesley
Staff Attorney
Family Violence Law Center
PO Box 22009
Oakland, CA 94623

Phone:
Website:

Description: The Family Violence Law Center is a legal services agency providing a full range of legal and social services to the victims of domestic violence and their families.

Internship Description: Internships are offered year round. Fall and Spring internships are unpaid. A small stipend is usually available for summer.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: Varies

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: March1

Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association

Contact
Ms. Sandra Green
Staff Attorney
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association
2060 University Avenue
Suite 113
Riverside, CA 92507

Phone: 951-369-5846
Website: www.iellaaid.org

Description: The Association participates in a Legal Aid Project that offers free legal services to the underserved and low income communities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Internship Description: Interns work with staff attorney's in direct client service.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Family Law

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Center for Justice and Accountability

Contact
Mr. Mike Eisenbrandt
Litigation Director
Center for Justice and Accountability
870 Market Street
Suite 688
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 413-544-0444
Website: www.cja.org

Description: The Center for Justice and Accountability is an International human rights legal organization. They represent victims of human rights abuses and help them hold perpetrators responsible, often through filing legal cases against the violators.

Internship Description: The Center hires two interns (part-time) per semester and two during the summer (full-time). The internships are unpaid.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other: Fact investigation.

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic
Violence: Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: February 15

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Contact
Mr. Eric Cohen
Legal Director
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
1663 Mission Street
Suite 602
San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: 415-255-9499
Website: www.ilmc.org

Description: The Center is a national support and resource center based in San Francisco providing training, technical assistance, publications, advocacy and policy work on immigration law and immigrant rights. They also work on immigrant action and civic participation programs.

Internship Description: Law clerks are assigned a mentoring attorney and are provided with an excellent opportunity to learn good lawyering and advocacy skills. Interns are assigned a variety of work such as research and writing, policy and advocacy and community education and participation activities.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other: Policy, Advocacy, Community Education, Training

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $200 wk-summer

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: February

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

Contact
Ms. Silvia Contreras
Legal Secretary
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
131 Stewart Street
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: 415-543-9444
Website: www.lccr.com

Description: LCCR was founded in 1968 as an organization dedicated to advancing civil rights in the San Francisco Bay area. It is affiliated with the National Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights. LCCR works with pro bono attorneys to defend the rights of poor people, immigrants and people of color.

Internship Description: Intern are hired year round, They perform research and writing, client screening, case evaluation, and participate in ongoing coalitions that address issues such as civil rights, refugee rights, discrimination and legislative advocacy.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 15
Summer: January 15

Legal Services for Children

Contact
Ms. Abigail Trillin
Managing Attorney
Legal Services for Children
1254 Maine Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-863-5162
Website: www.lsc-sf.org

Description: Legal Services for Children represents children and youth in child welfare, guardianship, immigration, school discipline and special education cases.

Internship Description: Typically the organization hires 3-5 legal interns a semester. Inters work directly with an assigned attorney.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy: X
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other: Children's Rights, education

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: April
Spring: November
Summer: January

Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley

Contact
Mr. John Hedges
Coordinator
Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley
PO Box 103
San Jose, CA 95103

Phone: 408-998-5398
Website: www.probonoproject.org

Description: The Project coordinates the use of volunteer attorneys to provide legal services to the unrepresented.

Internship Description: Interns work to support the activities of the pro bono attorneys.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Consumer Law

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March

Fair Housing Council of Orange County

Contact
Ms. Bali David
Recruiting and Training Manager
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
201 S. Broad way
Santa Ana, CA

Phone: 716-567-0828
Website: www.fairhousingoc.org

Description: FHC is a non-profit organization offering counseling, education and information on housing laws and rights in order to eliminate discrimination in housing. The program also offers counseling and alternative dispute resolution procedures.

Internship Description: Interns work as landlord/tenant counselors, enforcement investigators, ,and mediators in the Council's programs.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

California Rural Legal Assistance

Contact
Ms. Rosa Mura
Office Manager
California Rural Legal Assistance
324 E. Carrillo Street
Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: 805-963-5981
Website:

Description: CRLA is a public interest legal services organization providing civil representation to low income clients.

Internship Description: During the academic year, interns are accepted from University of California, Santa Barbara. During the summer, law clerk internships are available.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Education law

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: February

Legal Aid of Sonora County

Contact
Ms. Louann Smallwood
Volunteer Coordinator
Legal Aid of Sonora County
37 Old Courthouse Sq #100
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Phone: 707-542-6664
Website:

Description: Legal Aid of Sonora County is a non-profit legal services provider. They operate a self-help access center which is a collaborative project with the local court.

Internship Description: Interns work in the self-help center which is like a legal M.A.S.H. unit. Clerks have a lot of client contact in a fast paced environment.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Family Law, Guardianship

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1

Ventura County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Services Program

Contact
Ms. Verna Kagan
Program Manager
Ventura County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Services Program
4475 Market Street
Suite R
Ventura, CA 93003

Phone: 805-650-7599
Website: www.vcba.org

Description: The Program provides legal assistance to low income individuals utilizing volunteer attorneys.

Internship Description: Interns are not generally hired but could be utilized to assist attorneys working on particular cases.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other: Depends on volunteer attorney's needs.

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Media Access Project

Contact
Mr. Andrew Schwartzman
President
Media Access Project 1625 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-454-5681
Website: www.mediaaccess.org

Description: Media Access Project is a non-profit, public interest telecommunications law firm.

Internship Description: Internships are available both during the academic year and during summers. Summer positions are full-time.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy: X
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other: Agency and legislative advocacy

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Media and telecommunications

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: Varies

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: April
Spring: December
Summer: March

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Contact
Ms. Sarah Fowler
Director, Public Service Project
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
126 W. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phone: 904-356-8371
Website: www.jaxlegalaid.org

Description: Jacksonville Legal Aid provides civil legal services to the indigent and working poor.

Internship Description: Interns are assigned to attorneys to work on special project and cases.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Fall

Legal Services of the Florida Keys

Contact
Ms. Nancy Sutton
Directing Attorney
Legal Services of the Florida Keys
600 White Street
Key West, FL 33040

Phone: 305-292-3566
Website: www.lsgmi.org

Description: Legal Services of the Florida Keys is a branch office of Legal Services of Greater Miami. It provides free legal representation in certain types of civil cases for low income clients in Monroe County.

Internship Description: Interns are hired in the summer on an as needed basis.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring: April 1
Summer:

Migrant Farmworker Justice Project

Contact
Mr. Gregory Schell
Managing Attorney
Migrant Farmworker Justice Project
508 Lucerne Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460

Phone: 561-582-3921
Website: www.floridalegal.org

Description: The Farmworkers Justice Project provides free legal assistance to migrant farmworkers throughout Florida. The primary areas of practice include employment law and civil rights.

Internship Description: Interns are immediately involved as full members of the litigation team in both developing new litigation and assisting with litigation in progress.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy: X
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

Contact
Ms. Maria Soto
Deputy Director
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
3000 Biscayne Boulevard-Suite 500
Miami, FL 33137-4129

Phone: 305-438-2503
Website: www.lsgmi.org

Description: LSGMI provides free legal assistance in civil matters to persons whose income falls below 125% of the poverty level. Funding is received primarily from the Legal Services Corporation and the Florida Bar Foundation.

Internship Description: Interns work under the supervision of a staff attorney in either the Housing, Benefits, Family/Juvenile, or Community Economic Development Units. Students should have strong research and writing skills, a demonstrated interest in poverty law and language ability. (Spanish or Creole)

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer, Community Economic Development

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: March

Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Contact
Mr. Anthony Karrat
Executive Director
Legal Aid Service of Broward County
491 N. State Road 7
Plantation, FL 33317

Phone: 954-736-2492
Website:

Description: The organization represents low income households in areas of civil law including landlord/tenant, consumer issues, children's rights, public benefits, domestic violence and environmental justice.

Internship Description: Interns work on a volunteer or for credit basis.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice: X
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other: Homeless issues

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: March

Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Contact
Ms. Marian Burge
Deputy Director
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
151 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-524-5811
Website: www.atlantalegalaid.org

Description: Atlanta Legal Aid provides civil legal services to low income clients in the five county Atlanta metro area. It has a staff of 110 including 55 attorneys.

Internship Description: Intern work includes a variety of civil law matters and may include legal research and writing, drafting of pleadings, investigation, document collection, client interview and representation in administrative proceedings.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: education, health law

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $586 week-2L summer

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Rolling

Georgia Legal Services

Contact
Mr. William Broker
Managing Attorney
Georgia Legal Services
10 Whitaker Street
2nd Floor
Savannah, GA 31401

Phone: 912-651-2180
Website: www.glsp.org

Description: The Savannah office of Georgia Legal Services has seven staff attorneys, 3 paralegals and 4 support who work to provide legal services to low income clients in Coastal Georgia.

Internship Description: Interns work with an assigned attorney on active cases. The Atlanta office hosts all interns statewide for a day during the summer.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

Contact
Ms. Katie Dzombar
Americorps Program Director
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 98813

Phone: 808-527-8003
Website: www.legalaidhwawaii.org

Description: Statewide legal services program with 9 offices. The main office is Honolulu. There are 35-40 attorneys employed by the program statewide handling family, housing, consumer and public benefits cases.

Internship Description: Typically the program accepts 10-15 summer clerks on an unpaid basis. Students may work in any of the offices and on a variety of projects.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: x

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 15

Idaho Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Angela Jensen
Staff Attorney
Idaho Legal Services
PO Box 1785
Pocatello, ID 83204

Phone: 208-233-0079
Website: www.idaholegalaid.org

Description: Small legal aid office with two attorneys needs interns to work primarily on housing cases.

Internship Description:

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1

AIDS Legal Council of Chicago

Contact
Ms. Melissa Samuels
Staff Attorney
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
188 W. Randolph Street
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-427-8990
Website: www.aidslegal.org

Description: AIDS Legal Council of Chicago is a small collaborative office providing civil legal services to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS. It is the only non profit dedicated to providing legal services to HIV/AIDS clients in the state.

Internship Description: Interns work closely with staff attorneys to provide advice and advocacy services to clients.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other: insurance, estate planning,

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: summer only

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Early
Spring: Early
Summer: Early

Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services

Contact
Ms. Kimberly Anderle Abma
manager, Equal Access Project
Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
14 E. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-986-4209
Website: www.metrofamily.org

Description: Legal service organization with 7 attorneys and support staff that is part of a large Chicago social service agency.

Internship Description: Interns are assigned to two attorneys to assist with current cases. Interns perform research, draft pleadings contact clients, and assist in court proceedings.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: March

Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago

Contact
Mr. Dan Lindsey
Supervising Attorney
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
111 N. Jackson
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-347-8365
Website: www.lafchicago.org

Description: The Foundation operates six general intake offices providing civil legal services to the poor. The foundation also has 12 special projects each with a specialized substantive area of practice.

Internship Description: The Foundation offers a ten week summer internship program in both the general intake offices and with special project units.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer, Children's Rights, HIV/AIDS

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $450 week

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 15

Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center

Contact

Intern Program Coordinator
Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center
205 LaSalle Street
Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: 312-660-1370
Website:

Description: MIHRC provides direct legal services to and advocates for low-income and impoverished immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. MIHRC also advocates to advance the rights and protections for these populations to allow them to become full participants in public life.

Internship Description: An internship with MIHRC provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about U.S. immigration law and policies and to learn global human rights conditions.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Spring
Spring: Fall
Summer: Fall

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance

Contact
Ms. Clare McCulla
Managing Attorney
Land of Lincoln legal Assistance
80 Broadway
Suite 202
Mattoon, IL 61938

Phone: 317-233-4063
Website: www.lollaf.org

Description: The Mattoon Office of LOLA is a three attorney office serving low income clients in rural Eastern Illinois.

Internship Description: Volunteer law clerks are accepted in the summer and during the academic year. Students interview clients, draft pleadings, perform research and observe court proceedings.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August 1
Spring: November1
Summer: March 1

Prairie State Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Lisa Wilson
Managing Attorney
Prairie State Legal Services
331 Fulton Street
Suite 600
Peoria, IL 61602

Phone: 309-267-8831
Website:

Description: Legal service office providing free legal assistance to low income clients.

Internship Description: Interns generally work for academic credit.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 15

Prairie State Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Linda Rothangel
Managing Attorney
Prairie State Legal Services
325 W. Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60065

Phone: 847-662-6925
Website:

Description: This office of Prairie State Legal Services serves Lake County, Illinois (one of the six counties surrounding Chicago). They provide civil representation to low income, elder and disabled clients in cases of domestic violence, housing and public benefits.

Internship Description: Each summer the office accepts three or four students to work directly with attorneys. Students attend court and administrative hearings, do legal research, interview clients and witnesses and assist with program outreach.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: 2 month prior
Spring: 2 month prior
Summer: 2 month prior

HELP Legal Assistance

Contact
Ms/ Linda Brundies
Staff Attorney
HELP Legal Assistance 736 Federal Street
Suite 1401
Davenport, IA 52803

Phone: 563-322-6216
Website: www.iowalegalaid.org

Description: Legal services program providing free civil legal services to low income and elderly clients.

Internship Description: Interns are supervised by staff attorneys and receive feedback throughout their internship.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $10.00 hour

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: April

Iowa Legal Aid

Contact
Mr. Frank Tenuta
Managing Attorney
Iowa Legal Aid
520 Nebraska Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

Phone: 712-277-8696
Website:

Description: Iowa Legal Aid is a legal services agency representing low income clients.

Internship Description: Interns accepted year round but students must be self-funded. They are willing to work with law schools to arrange for credit internships.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Contact
Mr. Richard Cullison
Executive Director
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
302 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011

Phone: 859-431-8200
Website: www.kylawhelp.org

Description: Legal Aid of the Bluegrass provides civil legal assistant to low income people and victims of domestic violence and senior citizens.

Internship Description: Interns are hired through the IOLTA public interest program and occasionally from budgeted funds.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky

Contact
Mr. John Grigsby
Managing Attorney
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
108 South main Street
Suite 202
Harlan, KY 40831

Phone: 606-573-6301
Website:

Description: Branch office of ARDF in Harland providing services in domestic relations, housing, Medicare, SSI and Blacklung cases.

Internship Description: Interns usually work during the summer but academic year internships are also possible.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer law

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Appalachian Research and Defense Fund Of Kentucky

Contact
Mr. Larry York
Executive Director
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund Of Kentucky
120 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653-1221

Phone: 606-886-3876
Website:

Description: Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (Appalred) is a private non-profit legal services program serving 37 Appalachian counties in eastern Kentucky with a poverty population of 225,000 persons. Appalred operates 8 program offices in the eastern part of the state.

Internship Description: Volunteer and self-funded interns are accepted on a year round basis.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice: X
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Contact
Mr. Brian Lenard
Executive Director
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
PO Drawer 2867
Hammond, LA 70404

Phone:
Website: www.slls.org

Description: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has five locations, the largest office is in downtown New Orleans, two are in the New Orleans suburbs and two in rural locations.

Internship Description: Interns accepted regularly from Loyola Law School. Other students are accepted on a volunteer basis in the summer. Because of the recent hurricane damage students should inquire regarding their ability to host interns in summer of 2006.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Contact
Mr. Judson Kendall
Regional Managing Attorney
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
51 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: 207-942-8241
Website: www.ptla.org

Description: Pine Tree is a legal services office in Bangor, Maine with branch offices in Presque Isle and Machias which provides legal services to low income clients.

Internship Description: They hire two law student interns each summer who function as attorneys under supervision.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court
Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice: X
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 28

Homeless Persons Representation Project

Contact
Ms. Debi Gonzales
Project Assistant
Homeless Persons Representation Project
500 Cathedral Street
Suite 204
Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 910-685-6589
Website: www.hprplaw.org

Description: The Project provides legal services to homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Internship Description: Interns assist attorneys providing direct client service.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Criminal issues

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Public Justice Center

Contact

Intern Committee
Public Justice Center
500 E. Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: 410-675-9409
Website: www.publicjustice.org

Description: PJC is a non-profit legal advocacy organization that seeks to enforce and expand the rights of people who are denied justice because of their economic status or because of discrimination.

Internship Description: Interns have the opportunity to learn substantive law, develop research and writing skills, and practice client interviewing techniques.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings: X
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy: X
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other: Outreach

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: Prisoner's rights, Homeless issues, Education

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Student Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Corey Canalha
Administrative Coordinator
Student Legal Services 923 Campus Student Center
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003

Phone: 413-545-1995
Website:

Description: The Student Legal Services Office is a student funded law office which provides legal assistance to UMass Students and student groups. It employs three attorneys and support staff.

Internship Description: Law student Interns work directly with attorneys on pending cases and interview clients, perform research and writing and assist with litigation.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research: X
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations: X
Pre-Trial Discovery: X
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: X

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 1

Family Advocacy Program

Contact
Ms. Rebekah Knapp
Outreach Coordinator
Family Advocacy Program Boston Medical Center
91 E, Concord Street
Maternity 6
Boston, MA 02118

Phone: 617-414-7430
Website: www.familyadvocacyprogram.org

Description: Family Advocacy Program provides legal assistance to clients as part of a holistic, multi disciplinary approach to helping the disadvantaged.

Internship Description: FAP employs as many as 10 interns to staff legal clinics, conduct client interviews, handle cases under supervision and perform advocacy work.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research:
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses: X
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence: X
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents: X
Other:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other: Health Care, Education

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Legal Advocacy and Resource Center

Contact
Zen Rabinovitz
Hot Line Attorney
Legal Advocacy and Resource Center
197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114

Phone:
Website: www.larcma.org

Description: LARC operates a hotline giving legal advice and making referrals on civil legal matters. It also conducts intake for several legal services providers.

Internship Description: Generally they have three law clerks during the summer and one law clerk during the academic year.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Legal Research:
Observing Court Proceedings:
Interviewing Witnesses:
Settlement Negotiations:
Pre-Trial Discovery:
Appellate Advocacy:
Correspondence:
Trial Practice:
Drafting Documents:
Other: legal advice on the hotline

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Consumer, bankruptcy

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $10.00 hour

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation

Contact
Ms. Denise Hincken
Managing Attorney
Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
231 Main Street
Suite 201
Brockton, MA 02301

Phone:
Website:

Description: SEMLA is a private non-profit legal services office providing low income clients with legal services in identified priority areas (family law, housing and benefits), The Corporation has three offices, the others in Fall River and New Bedford.

Internship Description: The Interns receive direct attorney supervision in working in one or more specialty areas. Four or Five volunteer positions are available per semester.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: April

Centro Presente

Contact
Ms. Ellen Sullivan-Labombarda
Legal Services Director
Centro Presente
54 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Phone: 613-497-9080
Website: www.cpresente.org

Description: Centro Presente is a small community based legal services provider. Very limited immigration practice (petitions only).

Internship Description: Informal program where students work as volunteers assisting with preparation of immigration petitions, client meetings and outreach.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Housing Discrimination Project

Contact
Mr. Eric Bove
Legal Director
Housing Discrimination Project
57 Suffolk Street
Holyoke, MA 01040

Phone: 412-539-9796
Website:

Description: HDP is a non-profit fair housing organization.

Internship Description: Interns are hired regularly by HDP generally full time in the summer.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Early

Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center

Contact
Ms. Cheryl Rusk
Associate Director
Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center
122 Boylston Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Phone: 617-522-3003

Description: The Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center is a practicing legal services office located in the Jamaica Plain community of Boston. The Center assists over 1,500 low and moderate income clients with their civil legal problems in the areas of family law, landlord-tenant, estate administration, disability, employment, public benefits, and consumer law.

Internship Description: During the acacdemic year the Center serves as a clinical placement for Harvard Law School students. Each summer however the Center sponsors a 10 week summer program for volunteer law students. Students must commit to working a minimum of 25 hours per week. While unpaid they welcome students who can obtain funding from their own law school.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 15

Children's Law Center

Contact
Ms. Barbara Kaban
Deputy Director
Children's Law Center
298 Union Street
Lynn, MA 01901

Phone: 781-581-1977
Website: www.clcm.org

Description: Children's advocacy and legal services organization that works in the areas of child welfare, juvenile justice and education.

Internship Description: Interns work directly with staff attorneys on pending cases.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other: child welfare, education, juvenile justice

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

Farmworkers Legal Service

Contact
Ms. Susan Reed
Staff Attorney
Farmworkers Legal Service
PO Box 210
Bangor, MI 49013

Phone: 269-427-1622
Website: www.farmworkerlaw.org

Description: Farmworker Legal Services is a non-profit, statewide legal services program that provides civil legal services to indigent migrant and seasonal workers and their dependents throughout Michigan.

Internship Description: Under the supervision of an experienced attorney legal interns interview clients, negotiate settlements, assist clients at administrative hearings, and conduct outreach at labor camps. Interns should have Spanish competency.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall
Spring
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Contact
Ms. Jennifer Schrand
Managing Attorney
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
70 E. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Phone: 269-965-3951
Website: www.lsscm.org

Description: Legal Services of South Central Michigan provides free legal representation to low income individuals and seniors.

Internship Description: Interns are supervised by staff attorneys and conduct initial client interviews, research and draft pleadings and attend hearings and court proceedings.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Contact
Ms. Jill Nylander
Directing Attorney
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
436 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48552

Phone: 234-2621
Website: www.lsemi-mi.org

Description: Legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low income clients.

Internship Description: Internship program is flexible and designed to work around student schedules while allowing exposure to various experiences in several substantive areas.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: April

Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project

Contact
Ms. Mariza Garica
Internship Coordinator
Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project
648 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-454-5055
Website: www.mmlap.org

Description: The Project is a non-profit law office serving migrant farmworkers with employment, housing, education, civil rights and health cases.

Internship Description: Interns assist attorneys both in the office and in the field.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic
Violence: Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice: X
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Western Michigan Legal Services

Contact
Mr. Donald Rubens
Managing Attorney
Western Michigan Legal Services
201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue
Room 308
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Phone: 269-344-6113
Website:

Description: An 8 attorney legal services office serving 11 counties in western Michigan.

Internship Description: Interns are accepted year round.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: May
Spring: December
Summer: March

Elder Law Center-Wayne County Legal Services

Contact
Ms. Linda White
Office manager
Elder Law Center-Wayne County Legal Services
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI 45239

Phone: 313-937-8291
Website:

Description: The Elder Law Center is a non-profit agency providing elder abuse education, information assistance and guidance to persons caring for senior citizens

Internship Description: Interns work on a volunteer basis supervised by attorneys.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence:
Housing:
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $5.00 day

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Centro Legal

Contact
Ms. Meghan Posey
Volunteer Coordinator
Centro Legal
2610 University Avenue, West
Suite 450
St. Paul, MN 55114

Phone: 651-393-2478
Website:

Description: Legal services organization providing affordable, bilingual, bicultural legal representation, education and advocacy to the low-income Latino community of Minnesota.

Internship Description: Interns are incorporated into the operations of the office and participate in meetings, client interviews, observing court, performing legal research and in some instances handling their own case load.

Interns hired are:
1L Students
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits:
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration: X
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Indian Legal Assistance Program

Contact
Mr. Wesley Martins
Executive Director
Indian Legal Assistance Program
107 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802

Phone: 218-727-2881
Website:

Description: Indian Legal Assistance provides legal services to low income individuals in both civil and criminal law. They also provide representation in Tribal Courts on two Indian reservations.

Internship Description: The office is very open to having interns on a volunteer or self-funded basis.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment:
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law:
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample:

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

Contact
Mr. Brian Petty
Managing Attorney
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
606 Desoto Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614

Phone: 800-388-3163
Website: www.nmrls.org

Description: The office is part of the five office Northern Mississippi Rural Legal Services Program furnishing legal services to low income clients. This office has two attorneys, one paralegal, one summer law clerk and two support staff.

Internship Description: The office accepts volunteer law clerks on a regular basis.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other: Social Security

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript: X
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Contact
Mr. Kevin Suffern
Managing Attorney
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Hannibal Office
801 Broadway-PO Box 1276
Hannibal, MO 63401

Phone: 573-248-1111
Website:

Description: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri provides legal assistance to low income clients in a 14 county service area.

Internship Description: Interns are brought into the work flow and are assigned duties commensurate with their experience. As much as possible interns work with all aspects of case development/litigation under the supervision of an attorney.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights:
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights:
Immigration:
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: February

Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Contact
Ms. Julie Levin
Managing Attorney
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
1125 Grand Boulevard
Suite 1900
Kansas City, MO 64106

Phone: 816-474-6750
Website: www.lawmo.org

Description: Legal Aid of Western Missouri is a large legal services office with 25 attorneys. It provides representation for low income clients in civil matters.

Internship Description: Part-time interns are accepted from the University of Missouri-Kansas City during the academic year. Interns are full-time during the summer and must receive academic credit from their law school.

Interns hired are:
1L Students X
2L Students X

Intern Duties Include:

Areas of Practice Exposure

Employment: X
Public Benefits: X
Domestic/Domestic Violence: X
Housing: X
Disability Rights: X
Environmental Justice:
Civil Rights: X
Immigration: X
Elder Law: X
Other:

Application Materials
Resume: X
Cover letter: X
Transcript:
Writing Sample: X

Stipend: Stipend Amount:

Semesters Available
Fall X
Spring X
Summer X

Deadlines
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April

Great Rivers Environmental Law Center

Contact
Ms. Kathleen Henry
President
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
705 Olive Street
Suite 614
St. Louis, MO 63119

Phone: 714-231-4181
Website: www.getriverslaw.org

Description: Great Rivers Environmental Law Center is a non-profit, public interest, environmental