Legal Externship/ Fellowship Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Center for Family Representation ยท 4 months ago

Legal Externship/ Fellowship Summer 2026

positionNew York, NY, USA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

The Center for Family Representation (CFR) is an innovative law and policy organization focused on serving Black and Brown families and youth. The Legal Externship/Fellowship offers law students hands-on experience in various practice areas, providing opportunities for advocacy, client counseling, and participation in court proceedings under supervision.

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Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with CFR attorneys and social work staff working in Family Defense, Criminal Defense, Youth Defense, Immigration, Policy, Civil, Appeals, and State Central Register appeals
Participate in comprehensive training and receive individualized supervision and mentoring
Get direct, hands-on experience with advocacy, client counseling, crisis intervention, negotiation and case management
Pursue individual research and writing assignments related to the specific practice area to which they are assigned
Appear on the record in court pursuant to student practice orders if appropriate

Qualification

Law Degree ()Client CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementNegotiation

Required

Law Degree (JD)
Demonstrated interest in CFR and/or related work
Affiliated with an accredited for academic credit externship and/or paid fellowship

Company

Center for Family Representation

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Center for Family Representation is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, public benefits, criminal defense and technical support.
dateFounded in 2002
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://cfrny.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Alicia D. Williams, Ed.D., MBA, PHR
Chief Operating Officer
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