Law Student Intern In Person

Modern Laws Legal Clinic provides accessible limited-scope family law services to clients who may not be able to afford the full representation of an attorney.

As a Law Student Intern within the Clinic you will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced attorneys while contributing meaningfully to the Clinics mission of delivering client-centered high-quality family law assistance. This is an in-person internship

The role offers you exposure to real-world family law practice client interaction document drafting and professional mentorship in a culture rooted in creativity optimism bravery and empathy.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

• Gain substantive exposure to family law practice and procedural rules under supervision.
• Develop practical skills in client interviewing drafting pleadings conducting research and case management.
• Participate in a mentorship program with senior attorneys and legal teams.
• Build a professional network in a forward-looking family law firm committed to innovation and culture.
• Receive meaningful feedback and increase readiness for post-graduation employment in law.
• Contribution to the Clinics access-to-justice mission and a chance to make a tangible difference for clients.

• Assist in the onboarding of clinic clients: gathering facts reviewing documents and supporting attorney consultations.
• Draft and prepare family law-related documents under supervision (e.g. petitions responses status statements RMC statements) as part of the Clinics document-prep services.
• Conduct legal research on family law issues statutes rules of procedure and relevant case law to support Clinic attorneys.
• Participate in virtual or in-person limited scope representation activities (e.g. assisting with hearings motion calendar appearances) as appropriate under student-certified practice rules.
• Attend internal team meetings mentorship sessions and CLE-style trainings to enhance legal and professional skills.
• Maintain accurate case files track deadlines assist with calendaring and ensure compliance with Clinic processes and confidentiality standards.
• Reflect on learning experiences receive feedback from supervising attorneys and integrate lessons into your development as a future licensed lawyer.

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (2L or 3L preferred) and in good academic standing.
• Strong research writing and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with clients team members and supervising attorneys.
• Interest in family law (divorce custody protection orders) and/or access-to-justice work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced innovative legal environment.
• Commitment to the values of Modern Law: creativity optimism bravery empathy.

Required Experience:

Intern