Summer Legal Intern 2027

Legal Aid of Western Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $5,000

Credit eligible

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks students enrolled in an accredited law school for a public-service internship. Under supervision, interns assist in civil casework and may represent clients in court if eligible under Rule 13. The program offers mentoring by staff attorneys and impactful community work.

Interns handle client interviews, evidence gathering, and brief preparation, with opportunities for school credit and a meaningful legal experience in multiple offices across Missouri.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited law school at the time of application.
• 1L applicants must have completed their first academic year prior to start.
• Commit to 30 hours of work per week when assigned to a supervising attorney.
• Stipends up to $5,000 are available and internships may count for school credit.
• Preference for applicants eligible for Missouri Rule 13 court representation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client interviews.
• Making initial case assessments.
• Obtaining discovery and other evidence.
• Preparing clients for administrative hearings or trials.
• Writing briefs and other legal memoranda.
• Attending community outreach and education events.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviews

Brief writing

Public service mindset

Education

Law student

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is currently accepting applications for our legal internship program from students who are currently enrolled in an accredited law school and who have a strong commitment to public service. Under the supervision of Legal Aid staff attorneys, interns will have the opportunity to participate in case work in one or more areas of civil practice. Interns often work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on our client communities. Students eligible for the Rule 13 certification by the Missouri Board of Law Examiners may have the opportunity to represent clients in court.

Duties May Include

• Conducting client interviews
• Making initial case assessments
• Obtaining discovery and other evidence
• Preparing clients for administrative hearings or trials
• Writing briefs and other legal memoranda
• Attending community outreach and education events.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school at the time of application. 1L applicants must have completed their first academic year prior to the start of the internship. Students will be assigned a supervising attorney who will monitor their work and oversee representation of clients at administrative, municipal, state, or federal court hearings/trials. Preference will be given to students who can commit to 30 hours of work per week. Stipends up to $5,000 are available. We also provide internships for school credit.

Based on geographic preference and availability, applicants may be assigned to either of our two offices in Kansas City, or satellite offices in Warrensburg, St. Joseph, and Joplin.

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].