LAW/LEGAL SUPPORT INTERNAt — Ascendtials
As a legal support intern, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support to underserved communities. Your responsibilities will include: - Provide legal assistance while supervised to individuals in need, particularly in the areas of environmental law, civil law, estate law, immigration law, real estate law, juvenile law, business law, non-profit law, cannabis law, and intellectual property law. - Conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing representation as needed. - Collaborating with our team and legal partners to plan and execute events and initiatives aimed at advancing social justice and community empowerment. Requirements: - Pre-law or interest in law school - Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills. - Commitment to serving underserved communities and advancing social justice. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities. - Networking opportunities with legal professionals and community leaders. - Professional development and skill enhancement in public interest law. -Understand the current issues, trends, and changes that affect the nonprofit. -Apply knowledge and skills such as time management and analytical thinking to their assigned projects. -Identify areas of personal and professional growth and demonstrate improvement in these areas. -Feel prepared and more confident in a professional position.
To equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, we offer a comprehensive training program tailored to their needs. Here's an overview of the training provided: Onboarding: New students receive orientation on our structure, policies, and resources available. Learning Sessions: Regular workshops cover time management, communication, and tools like Asana and Slack. Meet and Greets: Periodic events allow students to network with faculty and peers, fostering collaboration. Syllabus: Detailed curriculum guides students through their responsibilities and learning objectives. Gantt Charts: Training is provided on creating and using Gantt charts for project planning and tracking. Final Project: Students complete a comprehensive final project with guidance and support. This condensed version still covers the key training aspects provided to students for their responsibilities.
Yes student has to provide their updated resume and has to participate in the interview conducted by Ascendtials.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 120 | hours per academic term |