Public Interest Law Students Internship

Intern Responsibilities

• Conducting client interviews and advising clients with appropriate supervision
• Researching and drafting briefs and other legal documents
• Aiding in the preparation of pleadings
• Aiding in trial and/or hearing preparation
• Attending community meetings, outreach events, and/or court and agency hearings with staff advocates

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Law (LLM) program
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in public interest law

Compensation

We encourage students selected for internships with CLA to secure funding through law school public interest scholarships, work-study options, the Massachusetts Bar Foundation internship stipends, or other funding sources. We pay our summer interns if they cannot receive summer stipends/funding from their law schools. Part-time internship opportunities are unpaid but may fulfill academic or pro bono credit.

Application Process

Candidates interested in an internship with CLA or CWJC should list which unit and office location they would prefer in their cover letter. For questions, please contact Recruitment Coordinator, Gertrude Addo at jobs@cla-ma.org.