Black lives matter. The mass incarceration and racially diverse participation of African Americans in the criminal justice system is the new Jim Crow. In general, work is the way to a better life and lift out of poverty, but previous criminal records prevent countless people from getting jobs, housing and other opportunities. We focus on people from communities of colour, particularly in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan, to overcome barriers to housing, employment, licensing, and other opportunities caused by their criminal history. We need law students to do client admissions, draft legal documents, conduct legal research, represent clients in court in sealing cases when 3:03 certified and/or assist in the courtroom to staff CORI help tables in the Roxbury and Dorchester courts. Speleologist Summer Intern 2023 The intern. Throughout the summer, interns support the company`s mission. researching legal issues and producing documents ranging from internal strategy notes to public comments and portions of motions and briefs. Can also use the file.
Senior: Ways to help clients with a variety of legal issues. Ways to represent clients facing denial or termination of health and income benefits in hearings conducted by various state and federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Medicaid, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Social Security Administration. Other opportunities to work with clients facing evictions or discharges from a nursing home. Students interview clients, conduct legal and evidence-based research to develop the case, and also work with individuals and community groups on issues such as elder abuse and improving the quality of life for nursing home residents. Legal work will be both case-by-case work and opportunities to participate in systemic impact work such as legislative and administrative advocacy. Latina Know Your Rights Project: A unique project that provides Latinas with coordinated legal representation and community services in part of Middlesex County. Students represent clients in all aspects of family law and immigration matters and work closely with local family violence agencies. This project is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. We are looking for law students to work at GBLS` Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services Office (CASLS). Students will have the opportunity to address all aspects of case processing, including client interviews, conducting legal and factual research, legal writing, negotiations, and oral advocacy (e.g., representing clients at administrative and/or judicial hearings when warranted). In addition, students have the opportunity to do legal research and other tasks on systemic reform projects. The casework focuses on housing (evictions, denial or termination of subsidized housing), state and federal benefits, older adults based on poverty laws, and mental health/disability issues for adults and children.
Children`s Disability Project (CDP): CDP represents children with disabilities (under the age of 18) in supplementary benefit disputes (SSI) with the Social Security Administration at all levels of government and in federal courts. The student`s work includes interviewing clients, investigating facts, gathering evidence, conducting legal research, preparing a brief, and preparing cases for administrative hearings. The student has the opportunity to appear at a hearing. Specialized Articling Program, summer. More of our business areas on a variety of content-related tasks. The current law students who will be. Continuation of the Faculty of Law after graduation from. Internships will be considered. Should be a law student in the first or second year. Do not hesitate to contact Maria Casas by email at [email protected] if you have any questions about these internships. You can also visit our website in www.gbls.org.
Other opportunities include the opportunity to participate in the unit`s systemic work to improve access to justice for all victims and survivors of domestic violence. Examples include work on legislative campaigns and reform of judicial practice, continuing legal education and public relations. Resettlement Identity Protection and Counselling Initiative: A diverse experience working with victims of crime who want to distance themselves from the perpetrator. Topics include custody jurisdiction, emergency court orders, Internet harassment, privacy, identity theft and other issues important to these clients. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing webinars and other training content, and advocating for victims who wish to move. The Immigration Service represents individuals before the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department, the Immigration Court, the Immigration Appeals Board and the First Circuit. We represent a wide range of immigration issues, but we focus on people seeking asylum or protection from domestic violence and unaccompanied minors.
