Summer Legal Intern 2027

About the role

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is accepting applications for its legal internship program from students currently enrolled in an accredited law school with a strong commitment to public service. Under the supervision of staff attorneys, interns will participate in case work in one or more areas of civil practice.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client interviews
• Making initial case assessments
• Obtaining discovery and other evidence
• Preparing clients for administrative hearings or trials
• Writing briefs and other legal memoranda
• Attending community outreach and education events
• Work on projects and cases that have a wide-ranging and lasting impact on client communities
• Opportunity to represent clients in court for those eligible for Rule 13 certification

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school at the time of application.
• 1L applicants must have completed their first academic year prior to the start of the internship.
• Students will be assigned a supervising attorney who will monitor their work and oversee representation of clients at administrative, municipal, state, or federal court hearings/trials.
• Preference will be given to students who can commit to 30 hours of work per week.

Benefits

• Stipends up to $5,000 are available.
• Internships may be arranged for school credit.
• Based on geographic preference and availability, interns may be assigned to either of the two offices in Kansas City, or satellite offices in Warrensburg, St. Joseph, and Joplin.