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Description
Job Title
Legal Intern
Job Location
United States
Job Overview
The Veteran Advocacy Project provides legal representation to low-income veterans and their families, with a focus on those living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, and other mental health issues. Our practice covers Housing Court, VA claims, public benefits, military discharge upgrades, and more. We are seeking 2Ls and 3Ls with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, demonstrated proficiency in legal research, and the ability to communicate well with others, including those living with mental illness.
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate
Responsibilities
- Participate in outreach and client interviews
- Represent veterans in administrative hearings when possible
- Write legal memos
- Assist in discharge upgrades or VA claims cases
- Receive training and supervision
- Provide legal services with a trauma-informed approach
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a law school (2L or 3L)
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in legal research
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals living with mental illness
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Career Paths
People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs
- Paralegals And Legal Assistants
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Lawyers
- Legislators
- Social Science Research Assistants
Top majors
That get hired for this type of internship
People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies
- US Department Of Justice
- Federal Judiciary
- US District Court
- NYC
- Legal Aid Society
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For New York, NY | $5,639/mo
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