Child Advocacy Legal Intern — Hybrid Summer Program

The Children's Law Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Law Center in New York is seeking enthusiastic legal interns for its Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens offices next summer. Interns will learn custody, visitation, domestic violence, and abuse and neglect law, gaining hands-on experience while assisting staff.

The intern will be paired with a mentor and receive close supervision and training, with a hybrid schedule (9am–5pm) from June 7 to August 13. Limited stipends may be available to support participation.

Qualifications

• Emerging or current law students may apply.
• Interest in child welfare and family law encouraged.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in understanding custody, visitation, and related law areas.
• Help with case summaries, factual digests, and court preparation.
• Support mentors with research, writing, and document prep.

Skills

Legal research

Writing ability

Interviews & observation

Job description

The Children’s Law Center in New York is seeking enthusiastic legal interns for its Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens offices next summer. Interns will learn custody, visitation, domestic violence, and abuse and neglect law, gaining hands-on experience while assisting staff.

The intern will be paired with a mentor and receive close supervision and training, with a hybrid schedule (9am–5pm) from June 7 to August 13. Limited stipends may be available to support participation.