Internship - Appeals

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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.

Appeals

Interns in the Appeals unit will gain exposure to civil appeals at various stages in the appellate process. Interns' daily responsibilities will include conducting intakes, reviewing case dockets, and following up with clients for information. Interns will also assist the Supervising Attorney in tracking statewide appeals and coordinating moots. Interns may also have the opportunity to draft single justice petitions and, if 3:03-certified, to argue before a single justice in the Appeals Court.

The Appeals unit can support 1 second or third-year law student intern per semester. Interns are required to be available on Monday mornings and Wednesdays.

Interns in the Appeals Unit may also have the opportunity to intern with the Housing Unit.