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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland · 3 weeks ago

2026 Part-Time Summer Associate Program

Cleveland, OH

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$20/hr - $20/hr

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is a non-profit law firm focused on a broad range of civil issues. They are seeking law students for their 2026 Part-Time Summer Associate Program, which will provide hands-on experience in poverty law through client interviews, drafting court pleadings, and assisting with legal proceedings.

Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Interview clients

Draft court pleadings

Research relevant legal issues

Attend and assist with administrative hearings or court proceedings

Gather and analyze evidence

Observe oral arguments in a variety of courts

May be assigned legal work for a project

Qualification

Legal researchClient interviewingDrafting court pleadingsPublic interest commitmentSpanish languageCommunity outreachAdvocacy skills

Required

Completed first or second year of law school prior to the summer of 2026

Demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged people and communities

Ability to provide an explanation in the cover letter if the resume does not reflect a commitment to public service due to personal financial constraints

Submission of a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three (3) professional/academic references

Preferred

Law students who speak Spanish and other languages are strongly encouraged to apply

Company

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change.

Founded in 1905