Law Student - Public Interest in Compton, CA

Public Interest

Compton, CA

Law Student - Public Interest in Compton, CA

Law Student

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2025 Summer Law Clerk at Community Legal Aid SoCal: Gain Experience and Make a Difference

- Hybrid program with flexible in-person and remote options
- Minimum summer stipend of $10,000 for 10 weeks of full-time work
- Placements in various legal units, including housing, family law, immigration, and more
- Opportunities for client contact and writing sample development
- Weekly group learning activities and in-person social events
- Virtual interviews through Southern California Public Interest Public Sector Career Day

Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is seeking dedicated and diverse law students for our 2025 summer law clerk program. With a focus on innovation and holistic client care, our organization provides legal services to low-income individuals in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. As a summer law clerk, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in our community while gaining valuable experience in your chosen legal field.

Salary Information:

- Minimum summer stipend of $10,000 for 10 weeks of full-time work
- Stipend can be provided by law school, CLA SoCal, or a combination of sources

Job Title:

2025 Summer Law Clerk at Community Legal Aid SoCal

Experience Information:

- 10 weeks, full-time (35 hours a week) program beginning on May 27, 2025
- Hybrid program with flexible in-person and remote options
- Opportunities for client contact and writing sample development
- Weekly group learning activities and in-person social events

Department Information:

CLA SoCal offers legal services in a variety of practice areas, including family, housing, health, expungement, immigration, public benefits, consumer defense, domestic violence, seniors, and complex litigation. As a summer law clerk, you will be placed in one of our legal units and work under the direct supervision of an attorney. You will gain in-depth experience in a specific legal area and have the opportunity to be exposed to additional areas if desired.

H1: Join Our 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program at Community Legal Aid SoCal
H2: Make a Difference While Gaining Valuable Experience

Bold Headline: 2025 Summer Law Clerk Program at Community Legal Aid SoCal: Gain Experience and Make a Difference

- Minimum summer stipend of $10,000 for 10 weeks of full-time work
- Opportunities for client contact and writing sample development
- Placements in various legal units, including housing, family law, immigration, and more
- Weekly group learning activities and in-person social events
- Virtual interviews through Southern California Public Interest Public Sector Career Day
- Flexible in-person and remote options for a hybrid program
- Opportunities for students with ties to our service areas or bi-lingual Spanish or Vietnamese fluency
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in our cohort of summer law clerks
- Dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income communities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties
- Emphasis on innovation, language access, and holistic client care
- 10-week program beginning on May 27, 2025
- Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week
- Gain in-depth experience in a specific legal area under the direct supervision of an attorney
- Exposure to additional legal areas if desired
- Completion of at least one writing assignment that can be used as a writing sample
- Opportunities to participate in a live client clinic
- by sending a cover letter and resume to
- Learn more about the law clerk experience at Community Legal Aid SoCal through our "A Day in the Life of a Summer Law Clerk" and "Law Clerks' Most Memorable Moments" resources.