Rochester, NY · On-site +1
Law students can gain valuable legal experience while having an impact in our community! The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides free or low-cost civil legal services to financially eligible ...
Rochester, NY · On-site +1
Law students can gain valuable legal experience while having an impact in our community! The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides free or low-cost civil legal services to financially eligible ...
Rochester, NY · On-site +1
... law, immigration, education, and Attorney for the Child. Our team helps clients facing eviction ... Students interested in the legal field work under the supervision of a staff legal assistant and ...
Rochester, NY · On-site +1
... law, immigration, education, and Attorney for the Child. Our team helps clients facing eviction ... Students interested in the legal field work under the supervision of a staff legal assistant and ...
To thrive as a Remote Law Student, you need strong legal research, analytical thinking, and academic writing skills, typically supported by enrollment in an accredited law program. Familiarity with virtual learning platforms, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and document-collaboration tools is essential. Effective time management, self-motivation, and proactive communication set exceptional candidates apart. These qualities are crucial for keeping up with coursework, engaging in remote collaboration, and building a strong foundation for a future legal career.
A Remote Law Student job is a position where a law student works remotely, typically assisting lawyers or legal teams with research, drafting documents, case analysis, and other legal tasks. These roles allow students to gain practical experience while balancing their academic commitments. Employers may include law firms, corporate legal departments, or legal research organizations. Remote law student jobs often require strong writing, research, and communication skills.
As a Remote Law Student, your daily tasks may include conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, assisting with document review, and participating in virtual meetings or case discussions. You may also be responsible for summarizing case law, preparing case briefs, or supporting attorneys with ongoing projects under supervision. Effective time management is key, as you’ll balance academic coursework with professional assignments. Regular communication with your team—often via email, messaging apps, or video calls—is common to ensure progress and clarify expectations.
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Law students can gain valuable legal experience while having an impact in our community!
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester provides free or low-cost civil legal services to financially eligible individuals in the areas of family law, housing and consumer law, immigration, education, and Attorney for the Child. Our team helps clients facing eviction, pursuing custody and visitation of their children, seeking a path to citizenship, or need help advocating school rights for their children.
The New York Pro Bono Scholars Program allows students in their final year of law school to devote their last semester of study to pro bono service for low-income residents through an approved externship program, law school clinic, or legal services provider.
This program gives third-year law students the opportunity to take the February New York State Bar exam before they graduate, then work full-time in a pro bono placement in their final semester of law school.
Opportunities are generally available in each unit: Family Law, Housing & Consumer Law, Education Law, Immigration, and Attorney for the Child.
This Pro Bono Scholar opportunity allows individuals to sharpen the following skills:
*Law students placed with the Housing & Consumer Law Unit and Family Law Unit are eligible to appear in court, under a practice order and supervision of staff attorneys, and provide legal representation and counseling to qualified applicants.
While we are hybrid, the best experience comes from being in the office, which is required for those who will have courtroom time. Law school programs may limit the number of hours that can be completed remotely.
Benefits:
For more information before applying, please check with your law school Career Placement Office regarding their application process. Office of Court Administration guidelines can be found here: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/probonoscholars/index.shtml.
Deadline for application submission: November 1
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against interns, employees, and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected category.