Government

Hackensack, NJ, United States

Unpaid Internship, Summer

Law Student

Full-time

No

Unpaid Internship Opportunities in the Department of Children and Families - Must be a current college student - Fingerprints, outside activity questionnaire, and background checks may be required - Interns will gain real-world experience in their field of study - Direct and indirect services may be provided in various offices - Interns will work closely with the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs - Excellent writing skills and professional communication are expected - Legal research and summarization of court decisions will be a large part of the internship - Interns will also work with the Administrative Hearings Unit and assist with writing final agency decisions - Immigration unit assists with immigration issues faced by the populations served by the department - Interns will have the opportunity to network with other agencies and stakeholders - Placement is not guaranteed and applications may take up to 2 months to process - Field coordinators may also submit inquiry forms on behalf of their students - Contact email for any questions: Department of Children and Families Student Internship Program - Unpaid internship for college students - Gain field experience in social work or related fields - Opportunities in various Local and Area Offices, and CP&P and DCF Central Offices - Must be a current college student - Fingerprints, background checks, and driving record may be required - Excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in chosen field of study - Work closely with the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs - Develop writing skills and professional communication - Conduct legal research and summarize court decisions - Assist with writing final agency decisions - Opportunity to work with the Administrative Hearings Unit and immigration unit - Network with other agencies and stakeholders - Placement not guaranteed, apply with ample time before deadlines - Field coordinators may also submit inquiry forms on behalf of students - Contact email for questions: Department of Children and Families Student Internship Program: Unpaid Internship Opportunities - Gain real-world experience in social work or related fields - Work in various offices including Local and Area Offices, and CP&P and DCF Central Offices - Must be a current college student - Fingerprints, background checks, and driving record may be required - Develop writing skills and professional communication - Conduct legal research and summarize court decisions - Opportunity to work with the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs - Assist with writing final agency decisions - Work with the Administrative Hearings Unit and immigration unit - Network with other agencies and stakeholders - Placement not guaranteed, apply with ample time before deadlines - Field coordinators may also submit inquiry forms on behalf of students - Contact email for questions:

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Qualification and Experience Current college student

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)
125 State Street, 1st 2nd Floors
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-996-8900
Fax: 201-342-1375