Attorneys
Attorneys provide invaluable pro bono services to our clients every day. Currently, LACLJ’s pro bono opportunities include limited scope representation of domestic violence survivors at their hearings and trials in restraining order cases. LACLJ staff attorneys are available for training and support of pro bono attorneys.
To view LACLJ’s manual on representing clients pursuing domestic violence restraining orders, please click here (Link Opens PDF in New Tab).
LACLJ encourages all of its pro bono volunteers representing survivors at their restraining order hearings to visit the Pro Bono Training Institute (link opens in new tab) and view their excellent on demand video trainings on Domestic Violence Restraining Order Requests. These videos are free but you do have to create a login to access the training curriculum. Once you’re logged in, click on Training and look for the course “Domestic Violence Restraining Order Requests”. CLE credit available!
If you would like more information about pro bono opportunities at LACLJ, please contact our Pro Bono Manager, Amira Samuel at probono@LACLJ.org
To apply to be a pro bono attorney for LACLJ, please click here (volunteer form)
Fellowships
Implement a new project through an Equal Justice Works, Skadden or school-sponsored fellowship program! Fellowships provide a great opportunity for new public interest attorneys to work on issues they care about and gain the skills they need to be strong, effective advocates. LACLJ has experience hosting past fellows and is interested in developing fellowship projects that enhance and complement LACLJ’s existing practice areas. LACLJ will work with promising candidates to support your project proposal prior to the application process. Applicants who would like to partner with LACLJ as their host organization should contact LACLJ no later than two months before the fellowship application is due to discuss project ideas and feasibility.
If you would like more information about fellowship opportunities at LACLJ, please contact our Pro Bono Manager, Amira Samuel, at probono@LACLJ.org.
Law Students
Every summer, LACLJ hosts law students who receive hands-on experience in the practice of public interest law serving low-income families in Los Angeles. LACLJ’s Summer Clerk Program lasts 10 weeks and is designed to introduce each student to the areas of law that LACLJ practices, including immigration and family law. Law clerks work under the direct supervision of staff attorneys on intake as well as on assigned projects, and have an opportunity to:
- Analyze and assess individual clients’ needs
- Participate in direct communication with clients
- Review each case with a staff attorney to determine what assistance is needed
- Prepare pleadings, applications, memoranda and other written materials
- Attend and participate in legal and community trainings
- Assist in the development of resource materials for clients
- Conduct legal research
- Assist in representation of clients at hearings and trial
If you would like more information about our Summer Clerk Program, please contact our Pro Bono Manager, Amira Samuel, at probono@LACLJ.org
To apply for LACLJ’s Summer Clerk Program, please click here (volunteer form)
MSW Students
LACLJ provides exceptional MSW students from nationally recognized programs with 2nd year field placements as Community Care Advocates (CCA). Within their role as CCA, MSW interns work alongside attorneys and advocates to provide holistic services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within a legal setting. CCA serve our diverse clientele with client-centered supportive services such as court accompaniment, safety planning, information and navigation assistance, crisis management planning, skills building and linkages to other service providers.
CCA Summer Internship Program
As part of our CCA program, LACLJ offers full-time summer internships for: (1) MSW concentration–year students; and (2) recent MSW graduates interested in worked in a non-traditional social work setting. Interns receive trainings on trauma-informed services and best practices for working with survivors of interpersonal violence. Recent MSW graduates registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences would be eligible to receive supervised hours toward licensure.
If you would like more information about out CCA Summer Internship Program, please contact our Human Services Coordinator, Sylvia Gribbell,at sylvia@LACLJ.org .
To apply for LACLJ’s CCA Summer Internship Program, click here. (volunteer form)
Corporate Volunteers
Company volunteer opportunities include organizing Court Wellness Kits, Care Packages Drives, Holiday Gift Drives and other activities. If your company is interested in volunteering, please contact development@LACLJ.org. We would be happy to explore ideas that fit our clients’ needs and your employees’ interests.
To apply for company volunteering opportunities, click here. (volunteer form)