Position title
National Crime Victim Bar Association Legal Internship
Description
The intern reports to a member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA, an affiliate of the National Center) team. The NCVBA provides technical support to attorneys representing crime victims in civil actions, refers crime victims to lawyers in their local area, and works to increase general awareness about the availability of civil remedies for victims of crime.
We are seeking an unpaid Legal Intern to help with our National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA), the legal arm of the organization. The NCVBA connects victims of crime to lawyers across the nation, and provides ongoing technical litigation support and trainings on how victim advocates can better use the civil justice system to help victims of crime. This internship provides an opportunity to build your resume while learning how a non-profit organization that works with those in need operates from the inside.
Responsibilities
- Assist with development of materials for and execution of training and conferences
- Assist with databases and administrative work
- Assist with drafting of amicus briefs
- Assist with additional legal projects as identified by NCVBA staff
Qualifications
- Interest in legal studies and/or victim issues
- Excellent written communication skills
- Basic computer skills; web site/html experience beneficial
- Cooperative teamwork style
- Must be at least a 1L student enrolled in law school
Contacts
Nadia Aparicio
Program Specialist
National Crime Victim Bar Association
naparicio@victimsofcrime.org
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Intern
Job Location
Remote work possible
Salary
Not Paid
Can be done for college credit.
Deadline
Summer term, apply by April 1.
Fall term, apply by July 1,
Spring, apply by November 1.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
Date posted
March 3, 2025
