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Part-time law student internship
Legal Services—Fall and spring semesters
This position is filled. We are no longer accpeting applications.
InMotion seeks part-time law student interns for the fall and spring semesters. This position requires a commitment of 10–20 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Internships are unpaid, however interns may apply work-study, public interest law fellowship or clinical credit through their law schools to their internship. Positions are available in our Manhattan office.
Organization description
Since 1993, inMotion has confronted the challenging needs of families in crisis by providing free, quality legal services to low-income, underserved, abused women and their children. We have helped thousands of women free themselves from abusive relationships, stay in their homes and win the financial support to which they—and their children—are legally entitled. Learn more about our work and mission.
Position responsibilities
The intern will work under the direction of inMotion’s staff attorneys. The intern’s assignments will vary depending on her/his interests and inMotion’s program needs. The intern may assist clients with securing uncontested divorces or immigration status through a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition or battered spouse waiver. The intern may also assist with in-house trainings at large law firms, conduct initial client intakes by phone, research legal issues and assist with updating program materials and training manuals. The intern will learn basic interviewing skills through client interviews and learn substantive matrimonial, family and immigration law.
Qualifications
- First, second or third year law student
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- Good interpersonal and organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated
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- Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required
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- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
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- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
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Apply for a part-time law student
internship at inMotion
| Click on the link above to apply. Fill out the secure online web-form and upload: |
- Cover letter with two references
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| Please note: applications submitted without a formal cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. Only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted by inMotion. |
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| This position is filled. We are no longer accpeting applications.
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Last updated 01/23/2012 |
