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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
inMotion fellowship
For New York University School of Law students
Legal Services—Fall and spring semesters
Position description
InMotion seeks a New York University (NYU) law student interested in becoming our Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP inMotion Fellow during the fall and spring semesters. This position requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, for either one or two semesters. The Fellowship is funded by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP at a rate of $15/hour up to a maximum of $3,600 per semester.
Organization description
InMotion is a non-profit agency providing free legal services to low-income women throughout New York City. Since 1993, inMotion has 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. Our mission is to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of women—low-income, under-served, abused—by offering them legal services designed to foster equal access to justice and an empowered approach to life. We fulfill our mission by providing free legal services, primarily in the areas of matrimonial, family and immigration law in a way that acknowledges mutual respect, encourages personal growth, and nurtures individual and collective strength. Informed by this work, inMotion promotes policies that make our society more responsive to the legal issues confronting the women we serve. 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
- Second or third year NYU School of Law student
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- Good interpersonal and strong organizational skills, self-starter, and highly motivated
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- Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or familiarity with 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 the Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
fellowship 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, resume and writing sample will not be considered. Only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted by inMotion. |
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