Law Student Apprentice

Modern Law’s 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 Clinic’s mission of delivering client-centered, high-quality family law assistance. 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 Clinic’s access-to-justice mission and opportunity to make a tangible difference for clients. Responsibilities: • 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 Clinic’s 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. Qualifications: • 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. • Willingness to learn and adapt; flexibility in in-office and remote components if applicable. Compensation: $20 hourly

• 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 Clinic’s 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.