Law Student Internship, Trial (Summer 2027)

Childrens Law Center Inc; Buffalo (NY); Híbrido; USD 17 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Children’s Law Center invites law students for a Summer 2027 Law Student Internship, Trial, in its Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens offices with a hybrid schedule (9am–5pm, June 7 to August 13). Interns will learn custody, visitation, domestic violence, abuse and neglect matters, paired with a mentor and close supervision.

Duties include observing and participating in court proceedings, interviewing witnesses, digesting case records, researching and drafting legal documents, and assisting staff

Qualificações

• Enrolled law student with strong academic record.
• Interest in child welfare and family law.
• Ability to work under supervision and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Observe court proceedings and participate as appropriate.
• Interview witnesses (children, parents) and summarize findings.
• Digest case records and prepare legal research and writing.
• Assist staff in advocating for child clients.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Court observations

Formação académica

Law student (JD/LLB)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Law Student Internship, Trial (Summer 2027)

Description
CLC is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking legal interns to join its Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens offices next summer. Interns will learn the areas of the law in which we practice, including custody, visitation, domestic violence, abuse and neglect law. They will gain hands‑on experience and assist CLC staff in advocating for our child clients. The intern will be paired with a mentor and receive close supervision and training. Intern duties may include: observation of and participation in court proceedings, witness interviews (children, parents, etc.), and conferences; digesting case records (school, medical, forensic reports, transcripts); legal research, and legal writing.

Hybrid Schedule

This summer program will follow a full-time (9am – 5pm) hybrid model, from June 7th – August 13th.

Funding and Financial Support

CLC encourages students to seek law school fellowships and other external funding opportunities to support their internships. Limited stipends may be available for students who are unable to secure alternative funding, subject to available resources.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Children’s Law Center is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.