Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L - Fall… at The Legal Aid… · New York

Summary: The Legal Aid Society is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers through legal assistance. They are seeking a Civil Practice Legal Intern to assist attorneys in various legal matters affecting vulnerable families and individuals. Responsibilities: - Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits - Conducting legal research - Attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys - Assisting with client interviews - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Rising second-year law student (2L) and rising third-year law student (3L) in good academic standing at the time of application - Demonstrated commitment to and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities - Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff - Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required - Fluency in languages besides English, in particular Spanish, is helpful but not required Required Skills: Legal research, Drafting motions, Drafting pleadings, Drafting memoranda of law, Drafting affidavits, Client interviewing, Court and administrative hearings attendance, Commitment to serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities, work collegially and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks and think critically Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Interns may be eligible for financial assistance, public interest funding, or academic credit through their law school., These internships may also qualify for pro bono credit., Additionally, interns may apply for the Howard Rossbach and Mary Boresz Pike Stipend administered by the Legal Aid Society., The J. Howard Rossbach and Mary Boresz Pike Internship Stipends, awarded through a lottery system, aim to support interns at The Legal Aid Society who demonstrate financial need and lack funding for their internships.