Law Clerk

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Lakeshore is seeking dedicated law students who will advocate and litigate on behalf of low income and senior clients. Law Clerks will be responsible for representing clients in a holistic manner to achieve clients’ goals through advocacy including litigation. In addition to individual client representation, Law Clerks are expected to treat clients, co-workers, and others with dignity and respect. This position runs from May 11 through August 14, 2026.

Organization Overview

Lakeshore Legal Aid serves low-income people, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in a holistic manner to address clients’ legal issues and improve our communities. Lakeshore provides free direct legal representation in southeast Michigan and the thumb and client intake, advice, and brief legal services throughout Michigan via our attorney-staffed hotline. Our practice areas include housing, family, consumer, elder, education, and public benefits law.

Qualifications

• Law Student in a law school approved by the ABA who has received a passing grade in law school courses and has completed their first year
  ; preference will be given to those students who have completed their second year.
• Commitment to attending the three-day 8-hour-a-day orientation in their first week of employment,
  May 18-20, 2026
  , no exception will be made.
• Candidates must commit to working 35 hours per week and may need to be available to work in-person at the 36th District Court on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Flexibility.

General Task Areas

• Provide high quality legal representation to clients in accordance with LLA’s Advocacy Manual and Rules of Professional Conduct with the supervision of a licensed attorney per MCR 8.120
• Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and other advocacy forums
• Provide counselling, advice, and other brief services and referrals
• Participate in client outreach and community organizations
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Supervising Attorney, Director, or designee.

Compensation and Benefits

• Industry-leading employer-sponsored healthcare package
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays

** Do not delay. Applications are accepted until Friday, March 13, 2026. **