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Internships And Fellowships
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Internships and Fellowships
Interns typically provide valuable public service by interviewing and presenting legal information to clients. Students can choose to intern twelve, sixteen, twenty, or thirty-five hours per week for one or more semesters. Prospective interns should note that academic credit for their work at is dependent upon the policies of academic institution. Interns serve as the first point of contact for potential clients, conducting intake interviews to determine callers' eligibility and the details of their pressing legal matters. Interns present their findings to a staff legal supervisor and learn whether and how organization can offer assistance. Interns then speak with callers a second time and communicate this information to them. Interns may discuss, and schedule clients for, Family Law Helpline or Courthouse Assistance Project (both detailed below). They may inform clients that their case will be further reviewed for possible referral forfull pro bono representation. And interns may also communicate legal information to clients on the spot, or prepare educational materials and legal forms to be mailed to the client. Speak with clients via phone, review case details, and provide advice on common family law issues including divorce, child custody, and child support. These interns help clients understand and plan for upcoming court appointments, fill out court forms, and make important decisions about their cases. Conduct in-take interviews with walk-in clients. Interns coordinate with attorneys on duty and may help clients fill out family law materials. Attend staff case review sessions, observe court cases, attend our summer lecture series, and develop, coordinate and complete an independent project. Authoring an edition of organization's newsletter. Conducting client surveys. Organizing training events. Developing web-based tools for staff and volunteer communication. Creating and updating training manuals. Developing client brochures. Conducting research relevant to organization's mission.
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Location: USA-ME-Portland |
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Posted on
Apr 11,2013 |
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