Colorado Legal Services · 2 days ago
Summer Law Student Internship - Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternColorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans. The Law Student Internship role involves performing various legal duties, primarily in family law and housing, including client interviews, drafting legal documents, and legal research.
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Responsibilities
Client interviews and case investigation
Drafting of pleadings, motions, and notices in divorce, custody, protection order, or housing actions
Legal research memoranda and briefs
Direct representation at court hearings (if authorized to do so under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 205.7, Colorado’s Law Student Practice Act)
Participate in weekly staff meetings and attend client meetings, court hearings, and mediations
Qualification
Required
At least one year of law school
Strong commitment to legal issues affecting low-income survivors of domestic violence
Interest in direct client contact
Legal research and writing skills
Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program.
Company
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services is a non-profit firm that provides legal help for low-income people seeking assistance with civil legal needs.
Founded in 1925
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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