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Legal Services NYC · 5 months ago

Spring 2026 Pro Bono Scholars, Housing Practice

Legal Services NYC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. They are seeking pro bono scholars for the Spring 2026 to join their housing practice, representing tenants and supporting communities facing gentrification as part of their work to implement New York City's Right to Counsel law.

Law EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducting intake and providing full legal representation in housing court proceedings to New York City tenants referred to LSNYC through the right to counsel initiative in NYC housing courts, and through other referral sources

Litigating cases in housing court, administrative forums, appellate courts, and other state and federal courts on behalf of people facing eviction, and in affirmative cases challenging agencies and actors who threaten New York City residents' ability to obtain and retain affordable housing

Developing expertise in housing court practice, housing programs and subsidies, and public benefits

Providing legal advice and counseling to tenants as needed

Conducting neighborhood-based legal clinics and know-your-rights workshops

Identifying trends and recurring issues for potential impact litigation

Providing trainings to other advocates, tenant associations, community members, and community groups

Qualification

Housing court practiceSocial justice commitmentCommunity outreachAdvocacy skillsLegal writingTime managementAnalytic skillsDiverse background communicationTenant advocacy experienceFluency in SpanishLeadership skillsOrganization skills

Required

Be a participant in the New York State Pro Bono Scholar program

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and working in low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conduct community outreach in low-income neighborhoods

Excellent advocacy, analytic, writing, and leadership skills

Strong time management and organization skills including the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced caseload generated by a 'right to counsel' intake where clients may have a legal entitlement to representation

Preferred

Experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy is preferred

Fluency or proficiency in either Spanish or a language other than English that is frequently used by our clients is preferred

Company

Legal Services NYC

Legal Services NYC is a legal service company.

Founded in 1968

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/

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