2010 Law Student Summer Internship
 
Community Lawyers, Inc. (CLI), in association with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services, seeks law students for its summer internship program that focuses on providing legal assistance to low- and moderate-income clients.  The internship program is structured to strengthen the relationships between the private bar and legal aid organizations in Los Angeles and Orange counties to increase the options available to legal services consumers.

The internship helps law students build relationships with judges, attorneys and community leaders to increase the delivery of affordable legal services. Interns will spend part of their summer learning about practical aspects of legal service delivery in legal aid offices and with small law firms.  Duties of interns vary according to their individual placements; however, interns are generally involved in client interviewing, community legal education, legal research and law office management.  At the conclusion of the program, interns are expected to generate recommendations for greater collaboration between community-based lawyers and traditional legal services providers.

CLI is looking for independent, responsible, and entrepreneurial law students who are interested in devoting their legal careers to serve low- and moderate income-clients in the cities of Compton, Norwalk and Santa Ana.  This internship is ideal for any law student who wishes to establish a private neighborhood law practice that services the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals.  The interests and skills of each intern will be evaluated to best fit their assigned mentors and work sites.  The following factors will be considered in selecting an intern:

• Demonstrated commitment to neighborhood-based work; 
• Great communication skills; and
• References. 

The internship program will commence on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. If you are interested in  participating in CLI’s 10-week internship program, please email a cover letter indicating why you are a good candidate for this program, a resume and the contact information for three references to Brittney Coley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, March 19, 2010. We intend to make our final selection by April 9, 2010.  The size of our summer program depends on our fundraising efforts therefore only three students will be eligible for a stipend.  Please indicate in your cover letter if you do not require a summer stipend or your law school provides you with a full stipend.