Law Student - Public Interest in Chico, CA

Public Interest

Chico, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Chico, CA

Law Student

No

LSNC Summer Law Clerk Program Overview:
- 10-week, full-time law student internship from May 27, 2025 through August 1, 2025
- Offered in person at LSNC offices in Auburn, Chico, Eureka, Redding, Sacramento, Ukiah, Vallejo, Woodland, and Western States Pension Assistance Project in Sacramento
- Includes multi-day orientation and mentorship from experienced attorneys

Training and Mentorship:
- Law clerks will receive exposure to major legal problems facing low-income individuals and advocacy skills needed to assist in these cases
- Additional training may be provided at assigned offices
- Opportunities to engage in client interviewing, drafting memos, working with community groups, and conducting legal research
- May work on projects such as designing community education seminars, conducting in-depth research on substantive law topics, or creating legal resources for clients and staff
- Guidance and mentorship from experienced attorneys throughout the summer

Funding and Credit:
- Qualified summer law clerks may receive a modest living expense stipend
- Assistance may be provided in pursuing public interest law foundation grants or work-study funds
- LSNC will work with law clerks seeking externship credit in lieu of summer funding

Application and Selection Process:
- Law students may apply directly or through public interest career events
- Rolling basis interviews and offers will be made through March 14, 2025
- To apply directly, applicants should send a résumé, cover letter, and unofficial law school transcript to **** by January 31, 2025 with the subject line "2025 Summer Law Clerk Program"
- Online applications and mailed applications are also accepted

LSNC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that values diversity and strives to foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging. LSNC encourages individuals from all backgrounds, including women, non-binary and transgender people, people of color, people with disabilities, older people, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and queer people to apply for the Summer Law Clerk Program.

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