Legal

Location

New York, NY | United States

Job description

Legal

The Veteran Advocacy Project provides legal representation to low-income veterans and their families, with a focus on those living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, and other mental health issues.

Our practice covers Housing Court, VA claims, public benefits, military discharge upgrades, and more. We are seeking 2Ls and 3Ls with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, demonstrated proficiency in legal research, and the ability to communicate well with others, including those living with mental illness.

Internships for our civil practice are available throughout the year. VAP participates in the PILC Fair for summer internships and slots are usually filled by the first or second week of February. If you are not applying through PILC, please submit an application before February 1.

Interns will participate in outreach and client interviews, represent veterans in administrative hearings when possible, write legal memos, or assist in discharge upgrades or VA claims cases. They will be provided with training and supervision, including guidance on providing legal services with a trauma-informed approach.

Please send a resume and cover letter to with the subject: “[Fall/Spring/Summer YYYY] Internship.” Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Veteran Advocacy Project, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion/creed, color, national origin, immigration status, gender or gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, predisposing genetic characteristics, survivor of domestic/intimate partner violence status, or marital or partnership status.

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