Internship - Family Law & Guardianship

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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 the opportunity 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

• 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.

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VLP’s Internship application opens 3 months before the relevant internship program. Due to high interest, we encourage interested students to apply as early as possible.

VLP’s Spring 2027 Internship Application is Now Open!

Family Law & Guardianship

Interns in the Family Law and Guardianship unit will have the opportunity to work directly with clients. Intern responsibilities may include calling clients to conduct intakes and interviews, drafting court documents on behalf of clients, researching issues related to a client’s case, and drafting referral materials to pro bono attorneys. Interns who are 3:03 certified may also have the opportunity to represent clients in a virtual, telephonic, or in-person court hearing under the supervision of a VLP staff attorney.

The Family Law and Guardianship unit can support up to four (4) interns a semester. Interns are expected to be available on Monday afternoons, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for required unit events.

What You Can Do as an Intern with VLP

• Support staff and volunteer attorneys at clinics – often in courthouses
• Perform intake and observe proceedings
• *3:03 Certified Students assist clients along with a supervising attorney