Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee
Legal Internship
Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee
Job Summary
Legal Aid Society is a private, non-profit organization that provides free legal services to people with low income. Legal Aid Society’s mission is to advance, defend, and enforce the legal rights of low-income and vulnerable people in order to secure for them the basic necessities of life. We have 8 offices that serve 48 Tennessee counties. Legal Aid Society concentrates on 5 main areas of law practice: Family/Immigration, Health & Benefits, Consumer/Tax, Housing/Home Retention, and Employment.
Job Responsibilities
LASMTC extends an invitation to law students enrolled in accredited law schools to submit applications for our legal internship opportunities. We offer internships during the spring, summer, and fall terms. The main purpose of these internships is to provide valuable and hands-on experiences in our organization’s daily operations working alongside our attorneys and staff. We eagerly welcome fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and genuine enthusiasm for non-profit endeavors. Students interested in a summer internship must be prepared to devote a minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. Students interested in Fall and Spring internships must be prepared to devote a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week for at least 8 weeks.
Available Locations: Nashville, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Gallatin, Murfreesboro, Oak Ridge, Tullahoma
Qualifications
- Students enrolled in an accredited law program.
- A demonstrated, strong dedication to public interest law as evidenced by relevant experience and coursework.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in using MS Office applications.
- While not mandatory, knowledge of foreign languages would be considered a beneficial asset.
Additional Information
Benefits
These legal interns are unpaid volunteers who work either for experience and/or for academic credit
How to Apply
Application Requirements:
- Cover Letter
- Resume and/or University Transcript (will accept unofficial copies)
- Three Professional References with email & phone numbers.
Details
- Date Posted: April 5, 2024
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Legal
- Service Area: Other