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Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2024
East Elmhurst, NY # Criminal Defense Practice Legal Internship, 1L - Summer 2024 Organization is offering a unique opportunity for a current 1L law student to gain meaningful legal experience in the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) for Summer 2023. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with supervising attorneys in the CDP throughout the city. ## Job Title Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 1L - Summer 2024 ## Job Description The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization. It provides holistic, client-centered representation to over 200,000 people facing misdemeanor, felony, and homicide charges. The CDP offers a variety of internships throughout its units, including the trial offices, and special practice offices such as the Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB). CAB interns are primarily responsible for drafting sentence reduction briefs following felony guilty pleas, as well as briefs challenging appeal waivers, SORA (sex offender registration act) risk level determinations and/or briefs challenging the sufficiency of misdemeanor accusatory instruments. There will also be opportunities to observe appellate arguments and trial court SORA hearings, and engage in other aspects of the office’s practice. ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and creative legal interns who are committed to our mission. Interns will work directly with supervising attorneys and their duties may include: - Drafting motions - Conducting legal research - Assisting with investigations - Assisting with client interviews - Reviewing and organizing discovery - Other duties as assigned ## Required Documents Applicants must submit a Cover Letter and Resume as a single PDF. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants will be notified whether or not they have been selected for an interview. Deadline: Open Until Filled, Unless Date Is Posted Below (Deadline is 11:59 PM EST For Date Listed) Feb 1, 2024 ## Location Citywide ## Requirements - Current 1L law school students in good standing - Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required - Demonstrated commitment or interest to indigent defense - Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities - Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff - Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically ## Salary Competitive salary. ## Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us. ## How to Apply All applications must be completed online. We do not accept paper submissions. Please visit our Careers Page to review all current job postings, and instructions on the application process. For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. ## Summary Organization is looking for a current 1L law student to gain meaningful legal experience in the Criminal Defense Practice (CDP) for Summer 2023. Interns will work directly with supervising attorneys and their duties may include drafting motions, conducting legal research, assisting with investigations, assisting with client interviews, reviewing and organizing discovery, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must submit a Cover Letter and Resume as a single PDF. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will have the opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization committed to zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. |
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