Law Student Intern - In Person

Description

Modern Law’s Legal Clinic provides accessible, limited-scope family law services to clients who may not be able to afford the full representation of an attorney.

As a Law Student Intern within the Clinic, you will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced attorneys while contributing meaningfully to the Clinic’s mission of delivering client-centered, high-quality family law assistance. This is an in-person internship

The role offers you exposure to real-world family law practice, client interaction, document drafting, and professional mentorship in a culture rooted in creativity, optimism, bravery, and empathy. 

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

• Gain substantive exposure to family law practice and procedural rules under supervision.
• Develop practical skills in client interviewing, drafting pleadings, conducting research, and case management.
• Participate in a mentorship program with senior attorneys and legal teams.
• Build a professional network in a forward-looking family law firm committed to innovation and culture.
• Receive meaningful feedback and increase readiness for post-graduation employment in law.
• Contribution to the Clinic’s access-to-justice mission and a chance to make a tangible difference for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding of clinic clients: gathering facts, reviewing documents, and supporting attorney consultations.
• Draft and prepare family law-related documents under supervision (e.g., petitions, responses, status statements, RMC statements) as part of the Clinic’s document-prep services.
• Conduct legal research on family law issues, statutes, rules of procedure, and relevant case law to support Clinic attorneys.
• Participate in virtual or in-person limited scope representation activities (e.g., assisting with hearings, motion calendar appearances) as appropriate under student-certified practice rules.
• Attend internal team meetings, mentorship sessions, and CLE-style trainings to enhance legal and professional skills.
• Maintain accurate case files, track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and ensure compliance with Clinic processes and confidentiality standards.
• Reflect on learning experiences, receive feedback from supervising attorneys, and integrate lessons into your development as a future licensed lawyer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (2L or 3L preferred) and in good academic standing.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with clients, team members, and supervising attorneys.
• Interest in family law (divorce, custody, protection orders) and/or access-to-justice work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative legal environment.
• Commitment to the values of Modern Law: creativity, optimism, bravery, empathy.

Compensation

$20 hourly