Fall Intern - Bankruptcy
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association · Boston, MA
- Internship
About the role
Internship Applications
The Volunteer Lawyers Project hosts internship programs in the Spring, Summer and Fall.
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Student Opportunities
VLP is a legal aid organization based in Boston, MA that connects private attorneys and other volunteers with low-income clients in the Greater Boston Area in order to provide free legal services in civil cases.
VLP's internship program offers undergraduate and law school students to join us in our mission of increasing access to justice through the delivery of high-quality pro bono civil legal services. Interning at VLP is an incredibly rewarding experience, and your dedicated support is critical to ensuring equal access to justice.
AVAILABle internships
VLP offers internships during the Summer and during the Fall and Spring academic semesters.
VLP's internship program is non-compensated and volunteer-based, with the opportunity to receive school credit.
Requirements
To be considered for an internship with VLP, you must;
- Reside in Massachusetts for the duration of the internship.
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student or a JD candidate at the time of the internship.
- Have daytime availability Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, and meet the required hours below.
COMMITMENT
Summer Interns are expected to work full-time (35 hours), Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Academic-Year Interns are expected to work part-time (12- 16 hours) Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bankruptcy
Interns in the Bankruptcy Unit will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients to assess the clients' income, property, assets, and debts. And to advise clients on the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy process, managing debts, discharging debts, collection-proof income, and protecting certain property using appropriate exemptions. Interns will assist clients in obtaining documentation and preparing bankruptcy cases for VLP's panel of pro bono attorneys. Interns will also have the opportunity to support pro bono attorneys on active cases.
Interns in the Bankruptcy unit may also have the opportunity to intern in the Consumer unit.