San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. · 7 hours ago
2026 Legal Aid Leaders Fellowship
San Diego Downtown Office - SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25/hr - $25/hrSan Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) is seeking motivated law students for a full-time paid summer fellowship designed to provide meaningful public interest experience. The fellowship includes hands-on legal work, supporting volunteer attorneys, and completing a capstone project to enhance understanding of pro bono legal services.
Law EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Supporting volunteer attorneys in their casework
Volunteer attorney recruitment and engagement efforts
Assist with volunteer attorney recruitment and engagement efforts
Client intake and interviews
Legal research and writing
Drafting pleadings and declarations
Preparing cases for hearings
Observing court proceedings
Participating in legal clinics and community outreach
Qualification
Required
Current law student
Demonstrated commitment to public interest or public law
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in working with diverse, underserved communities
Preferred
Preference for students who have completed their 2L year
Company
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc.
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low income individuals throughout San Diego County.
Founded in 1983
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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