Fall Legal Internship Law Students — Remote​/Hybrid

Overview

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS offers free legal assistance in areas including family law, public benefits, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and more.

CLS has a long history of impact and advocacy and is committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve. We value representation and strive to ensure diverse representation across staff, Board of Directors, and leadership, and to support a fair, just, trusted, and harm-reductionist legal system with access to true justice for every Coloradan.

Position Summary:

Law students perform a variety of duties at CLS depending on their experience and project/office needs. Duties may include client interviews and case investigation, drafting pleadings, memoranda and briefs, direct representation at administrative hearings, and legal research. In the Colorado Springs office, the law student will shadow and work in general legal services, shadow attorneys at hearings (family law, public benefits, housing, consumer law, and other matters), and receive additional training on client-centered approaches.

• Draft letters and simple motions for review
• Assist with hearing preparation, memos, legal research, client communication, and case management
• If appropriate, advocate in court under the Law Student Practice requirements

• Strong commitment to legal issues affecting low-income individuals
• Strong interest in research, writing, and interviewing
• Candidate should be confident and able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Spanish-speaking ability

This position supports the Colorado Springs office. Some in-person hours are required, but we can consider hybrid or remote options for the right candidate.

Part-time.

The position is unpaid but open to receiving other work-study funds that are student-generated. Students may apply for course credit through their Externship Program.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via the Apply for This Job link on our careers page. We will not review applications sent via e-mail or physical mail. If you have questions about this internship or any other positions at Colorado Legal Services, please contact Kirsten Hoaby, Denver Volunteer and Pro Bono Manager, at khoaby