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New York State Unified Court System · 1 week ago

Legal Intern (Rural Pathways)

New York, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

The New York State Unified Court System is committed to delivering equal justice and timely resolutions in legal matters. They are seeking motivated law students for summer internships that provide hands-on legal experience and exposure to rural legal practices across multiple courts in upstate New York.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and writing, including drafting memoranda, opinions, and other legal documents

Observe oral arguments, hearings, and trials

Assist judges, court staff, and other legal professionals with case preparation, research, and analysis of legal issues

Participate in case reviews and ongoing legal matters

Collaborate with court staff and provide general support for court operations

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. programLegal researchLegal writingCollaborationCommunication

Required

Applicants must have successfully completed one or two years of study in a J.D. program at an accredited law school by the start of the internship

LL.M students at accredited law schools are also eligible

Preferred

A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are strongly recommended, as many placements are not accessible by public transit

Company

New York State Unified Court System

New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.

Founded in 1691

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nycourts.gov

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