New York Legal Internships

Are you interested in finding a legal internship in New York? An internship in the legal field is an ideal way to gain the skills necessary to become a lawyer. As a legal intern, you will have the opportunity to work directly with licensed attorneys that can advise you on how to handle tough cases, teach you how to think and write logically and even help you prepare for the bar exam. Most law internships are paid – although some can be unpaid – but either opportunity is a great chance to explore different fields and help determine if you want to practice general law or specialize in one legal area. Many legal interns learn crucial skills on the job that have helped land an entry level job. Give yourself an edge over the competition and start searching for legal internships on Internships.com. 

Spring/Summer 2013: Legal Intern (Unpaid)

Single Stop USAManhattan, NY
OVERVIEW OF SINGLE STOP USA, INC. Single Stop USA is dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families in America achieve economic security. We do this by providing participants with an innovative package of cost-free, individualized support that incorporates screening for, and access to, critical government resources with all-important financial counseling, tax preparation, and legal assistance. Single Stop was piloted in 2001 by the Robin Hood Foundation as a New York City-based antipoverty program. As such, the program was designed to work through trusted community-based organizations to help needy individuals and families access public resources set aside to help them build economic security. By 2006, Single Stop was serving more than 70,000 households annually at 59 community partnerships. As a result of this city-wide success, Single Stop USA was established in 2007 with a mandate to expand nationally. This process began in 2009 with the launch of the Community College Initiative. This program targets low-income community college students who struggle to complete the education they need to enter, or advance in, the workforce a struggle that is primarily due to financial insecurity. To date, Single Stops work at eighteen community college campuses in seven states (CA, NM, NY, NJ, FL, LA, MA) is helping vulnerable students overcome obstacles to staying in school, thus increasing their ability to graduate with skills that translate into job/career/entrepreneurial readiness, higher earnings, and financial security. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Single Stop USA's Legal Intern will work closely with and support SSUSAs Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. The Legal Intern will help on a wide variety of legal matters including employment law, terms and conditions, IP issues and contract law. This position also offers excellent opportunities to work with SSUSAs pro-bono counsel and gain valuable experience working as in house counsel at a nonprofit in a number of legal fields. The position is unpaid but interested candidates will be encouraged to work for credit. If the candidate is ineligible for coursework credit, they will be eligible for a transportation stipend. To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@singlestopusa.org with Legal Intern in the subject line. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. Single Stop USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-Time Paralegal / Intake Coordinator Internship

Law Offices of Aaron R. VegaNew York, NY
Social Security & Disability Law Paralegal Intern EXCITING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR A GROWING LAW FIRM IN THE NYC AREA! Local Manhattan Law Firm is seeking a Part-Time Paralegal / Intake Coordinator Internship with flexible hours 3 days a week. INTERNSHIP UNPAID COMMISSION/BONUS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ABOUT US The Law Offices of Aaron R. Vega is committed to helping people obtain their Social Security Disability benefits with minimum hassle. We have experience with helping people across the United States win their benefits at all levels of the adjudicative process. We represent those are mentally and physically disabled, cannot work and cannot pay for daily necessities. We never charge our clients legal fees unless we win their benefits. DESCRIPTION Take advantage of unparalleled learning opportunities within our small, fast-paced, growing law firm. Candidate must be able to work in our office 3 days a week. The hours are flexible and ideal for grad students as they could be mornings or afternoons or a combination of both. This valuable internship provides a hands-on learning experience in a fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to build experience while obtaining school credit. This internship requires individual to be on the front lines of client contact. Intern will speak to the clients to determine their issues, review documents, and look up case files. They will also be responsible for setting up appointments, doing intakes and reviewing documentation. The intern will gain experience in the social security disability area of law. We are currently screening applicants who are looking for internships during the months of January-May. Apply today! Please email your cover letter and resume to aaronvegalaw@gmail.com. No Phone Calls Please. Qualified candidates will be contacted via email or phone to continue to through the interview process.