Summer 2026 Legal Internship, Family Defense Practice jobs in United States
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Neighborhood Defender Service ยท 4 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Internship, Family Defense Practice

positionUS-NY-New York
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$0/yr - $0/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (NDS) is a community-based public defense office providing representation in various courts for residents who cannot afford a lawyer. They are seeking rising second-year and third-year law students for a summer internship in their Family Defense Practice, where interns will conduct legal research, write motions, and assist in preparing for hearings and trials.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research
Write legal motions
Assist in preparing for hearings and trials
Work directly with clients
Appear on the record pursuant to the student practice order

Qualification

Legal researchWriting legal motionsPreparing for hearingsClient interactionHolistic representationEnergyEnthusiasmCommitment to excellenceCommitment to clients

Required

Rising second-year and third-year law students
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to write legal motions
Ability to assist in preparing for hearings and trials
Ability to work directly with clients
Ability to appear on the record pursuant to the student practice order
Energy and enthusiasm
Commitment to excellence
Unwavering commitment to clients

Company

Neighborhood Defender Service

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Neighborhood Defender Service offers family, criminal, civil, immigration defense, and youth law services.
dateFounded in 1990
location
New City, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://neighborhooddefender.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrea Bridgewater
Chief Operating Officer
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Shannon Anglero
Chief Advancement Officer
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