Job Description
H1: Undergraduate Legal Internship in Montgomery County, Maryland H2: Part-Time Spring Semester Internship Opportunity with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Project
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Project (DCVLP) Location: Rockville, Maryland Salary: $500 stipend (paid in two installments of $250)
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Project (DCVLP) has opened a new office in Montgomery County, Maryland and is currently accepting applications for a part-time spring semester internship beginning in January 2025. This internship offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of lawyers and administrators to provide legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence in the community.
Job Title: Undergraduate Legal Intern Experience: Current college students or recent graduates
Responsibilities:
• Attend court hearings virtually and in person at Montgomery County District Court • Provide legal and administrative support to supervising and volunteer attorneys • Assist with case administration for domestic violence matters • Support the operation of weekly remote and in-person Domestic Violence Clinic • Complete additional projects as assigned
Requirements:
• Minimum commitment of 12-15 hours per week • Availability to attend weekly legal clinic at Rockville Library from 12-4pm every Wednesday • Ability to travel to and from DCVLP’s Rockville office, legal clinics, and Montgomery County District Court (travel expenses covered) • Attention to detail and strong organizational, computer, and writing skills • Positive attitude and ability to handle sensitive issues
The stipend for this internship is $500, paid in two installments of $250. Students who are not legally authorized to work in the U.S. are still eligible to participate in the internship. DCVLP can also assist in obtaining academic credit for the internship.
To apply, Spanish-speakers and those interested in law school are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to Gargie Nagarkar at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** by Friday, October 25, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Key Points:
• Part-time spring semester internship with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Project • Location: Rockville, Maryland • Salary: $500 stipend • Opportunity to work with lawyers and administrators to provide legal services to low-income survivors of domestic violence • Responsibilities include attending court hearings, providing legal and administrative support, and assisting with case administration • Minimum commitment of 12-15 hours per week • Availability to attend weekly legal clinic and travel to various locations • Attention to detail and positive attitude required • Stipend paid in two installments of $250 • Spanish-speakers and those interested in law school are encouraged to apply • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis • Deadline to apply: October 25, 2024 • Email cover letter and resume to Gargie Nagarkar at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
