2027 Summer Law Clerk at Public Law Center

United States·Santa Anamid

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About Public Law Center The Public Law Center is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents of Orange County, California. Through volunteers and staff,

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The Public Law Center is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents of Orange County, California. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.

Client Interaction: Perform new case intake interviews; contact clients for follow-up through interviews and telephone calls; perform fact gathering; present new cases at weekly Case Acceptance meetings.

In addition to the general duties described above, each law student will be assigned to one of the following available projects.

Requirements

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First, second, or third year (part-time) law student;

Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income or disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities;

Excellent research and writing skills;

Sensitivity and ability to work with victims of domestic violence and other sensitive populations.

Full-time for 10 weeks, exact dates to be released in February 2027

What We Offer

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PLC requires all students to seek outside funding through their law schools and other available funding opportunities. PLC offers $6000 stipends for law clerks who are unable to secure PILF grants via their school for the positions indicated above. Alternatively, applicants may seek academic credit through their school’s externship program or volunteer.

Public Law Center is dedicated to building a diverse team and fostering a fair and welcoming work environment. To view our complete DEI statement, please click here.

Public Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact Public Law Center.

PLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

PLC regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.