Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Student Role

This internship offers an opportunity students who are committed to poverty law and equal access to justice. Interns will work as part of a law firm that encourages all staff members and volunteers to use the law to fight poverty and racism, empower clients, and improve access to justice. Interns will handle a wide range of assignments and will have opportunities for direct client contact, attending court and administrative proceedings and strategizing with ILS attorneys on their individual cases. Interns will likely have a chance to work in numerous substantive areas including but not limited to housing, family law, consumer finance, criminal record expungements, and public benefits. RESPONSIBILITIES: Research and writing Client interaction (meetings and phone calls) Drafting pleadings and correspondence Hearing preparation and attendance Investigation and development of facts in individual cases Strategizing with ILS attorneys on individual cases Attending meetings, trainings, and education sessions