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The Legal Aid Society · 1 month ago

Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2026

New York, NY, 10013, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Legal Aid Society is dedicated to providing legal assistance to those in need, and they are seeking law students for their Juvenile Rights Practice internship for Summer 2026. Interns will work closely with attorneys to provide legal representation to children in various legal matters related to juvenile justice.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Legal research

Motion writing

Home/school visits

Interviewing of children and caretakers

Motion practice and trial preparation

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchMotion writingCommitment to children's issuesCollaborative workInterviewing skillsTrial preparationWork with familiesInterest in juvenile justice

Required

Current 1L law school students in good standing

Commitment to children's issues and juvenile justice

Ability to deal effectively with children, adolescents, and family members

Ability to work collaboratively in a high volume practice

Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities

Preferred

Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred

Benefits

$1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund

The J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, awarded through a lottery system, aims to support 4-5 interns annually who demonstrate financial need and lack funding for their internship at The Legal Aid Society.

Company

The Legal Aid Society

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The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.

Founded in 1876

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://legalaidnyc.org/

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