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Internships

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Legal Intern/Legal Extern/Pro Bono Scholar – Legal Services Program

We are currently accepting intern applications for a Fall 2025 Start

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY – some in-person presence required)

Reports to: Attorney Program Manager, Legal Services Program

Position Summary:

The Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) is seeking a Spanish-speaking Legal Intern to support our Legal Services Program (LSP). The intern will assist with trauma-informed legal advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence, with a strong focus on Family Law, Criminal Justice Advocacy, and Immigration Relief (U visa, T visa, VAWA, asylum, SIJS).

Under the supervision of the Program Manager and legal team, the intern will gain hands-on experience working with survivors of sexual violence and other trauma through direct client support, legal research, and case preparation. This is an opportunity to contribute to survivor-centered legal work within a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities:


1. Legal Support and Casework

  • Support attorneys in representing survivors in Family Law matters such as divorce, custody/visitation, and orders of protection.

  • Assist with Immigration relief applications, including U visas, T visas, VAWA self-petitions, asylum, and SIJS.

  • Participate in Criminal Justice Advocacy, including liaising with law enforcement and District Attorneys’ offices to support survivors throughout the criminal process.

  • Conduct legal research, draft memos and declarations, and help prepare filings.

  • Help maintain accurate and confidential case notes and client documentation in line with CVTC policy and ethical obligations.

2. Survivor Intake and Legal Helpline

  • Conduct trauma-informed legal intakes and follow-up interviews under supervision.

  • Help respond to calls on CVTC’s Legal Helpline, providing information, support, and referrals in Spanish and English.

3. Collaboration and Training

  • Attend team meetings, case rounds, and cross-disciplinary discussions.

  • Collaborate with CVTC’s clinical and community programs to ensure holistic client support.

  • Participate in CVTC’s training opportunities to build expertise in trauma-informed, survivor-centered legal advocacy.

Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment in an accredited law school (rising 2L or 3L strongly preferred).

  • Fluency in Spanish (required); additional languages such as French and Mandarin are a plus.

  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence.

  • Strong legal research and writing skills.

  • Ability to work with sensitivity, discretion, and cultural humility in a trauma-informed setting.

  • Prior experience in immigration, family, or public interest law is preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

  • Time Commitment: Minimum 15–20 hours per week during the semester or full-time during summer (time commitment will be adapted to the school program requirements for a Legal Externship and Pro Bono Scholar).

Location: Hybrid, with required in-person presence in New York City.

Compensation: Unpaid; CVTC will support applications for academic credit or funding through law schools or fellowships.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter (in English, with Spanish proficiency noted) to Marie Wavre, Attorney Program Manager at mwavre@cvtcnyc.org with the subject line: Legal Intern Application – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.