Volunteer

New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation fellowship
For New York University School of Law students
Legal Services—Fall and spring semesters 

This position is filled. We are no longer accpeting applications. 

Position description
InMotion seeks a part-time New York University (NYU) Law Student Intern for the fall and spring semesters to serve as the New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation (NYWBAF) Fellow. This position requires 10–20 hours per week. The internship is funded by the NYWBAF at a rate of $2,000 for the semester (paid in two installments).

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 fellow will work under the direction of inMotion’s staff attorneys. The fellow’s assignments will vary depending on her/his interests and inMotion’s program needs. The fellow may assist clients with securing uncontested divorces or immigration status through a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition or battered spouse waiver. The fellow 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 fellow will learn basic interviewing skills through client interviews and learn substantive matrimonial, family and immigration law.

Qualifications    
  • New York University School of Law student 
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated 
  • Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required 
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently 
  •  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
 
Apply for the NYWBA fellowship
at inMotion  
Click on the link above to apply. Fill out the secure online web-form and upload:   
  • Cover letter with two references  
  • Resume 
  • Writing sample  
 
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.  
 
Click here to apply online now.  
This position is filled. We are no longer accpeting applications. 
Last updated 01/23/2012