Legal Interns, Summer 2023 Jobs

Bronx Legal Services seeks law students to intern with its Education Law Unit during the summer of 2023.

About Us:

Bronx Legal Services is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the borough, and the largest single Legal Services office in New York City. Our mission is to advance society's promise to its most vulnerable members that all are entitled to equal access to justice through our legal system.

Role & Responsibilities:
Our Education Law Unit represents students with physical, emotional and learning disabilities, and advocates for them to receive appropriate educational placements and services. We do this through representation at impartial hearings, IEP meetings, school suspension hearings and appeals and federal litigation. We are currently working on an exciting project to foster Healing Centered Schools, or schools that remove punitive approaches and center trauma-responsive, culturally-responsive practices. The internship may include work on this initiative, including direct work with parents, community outreach, engagement with Department of Education leadership, and policy advocacy. Summer interns become an integral part of the unit, and participate in all unit activities. Direct client contact is anticipated, as well as research, drafting, and participation in individual case and policy meetings.

Vaccine:
Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, LSNYC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample via email to Nanette Schorr, Director Education Law Unit, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bronx Legal Services is an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming people, and people over the age of 40 are all welcome and encouraged to apply.