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Internships are possible in all our project areas. They can work with foster children or help young people with special educational needs (Children`s Attorneys Project Externship). There are opportunities to work with victims of domestic violence or clients who require immigration assistance (Family Justice Project Externship). They can also help adults or minors involved in guardianship or working with people fighting consumer fraud, illegal collection or eviction/foreclosure (Consumer Rights Project Day School). Other opportunities can be found in our family law and civil law support centres. There is also a legislative clerkship during Nevada`s biennial legislature. For more information, please contact Tyler Winkler, Esq., at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We are currently looking for an employee under our Indian Law (ILP) project. Nevada Legal Services is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income Nevadans throughout the state.

The Indian Law Project is based in our Reno office and serves all 27 tribes in the state of Nevada. This position can be done from any of our offices across the state. If you are interested, please apply online or by email to Careers. Open until filled. The Nevada Attorney General`s Office is one of the largest law firms in Nevada. The office currently employs 350 people and about 150 attorneys across the state. Our lawyers handle thousands of legal issues each year in the following areas: appellate advocacy, business and tax, complex civil litigation, consumer protection, criminal prosecution, criminal appeals and habeas, employment and equal rights, government and natural resources, licensing boards and open government, jail litigation and civil rights, public policy, and transportation and VDD issues. For more information about the desktop, see ag.nv.gov. The Nevada Attorney General`s Office is seeking up to twelve (12) unpaid articling students each fall, spring, and summer for our Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas offices.

Summer internships take place in May – July, autumn internships take place in August – November and spring internships take place in January – April. Articling students work directly with Deputy Attorneys General in substantive legal matters. Projects may include researching and writing memoranda, briefs, motions, examinations, trial preparation assistance, witness interviews, document organization and other duties assigned by a supervisor. Interns who qualify for Nevada Supreme Court certification for legal practice training under Supreme Court Rule 49.5 are encouraged to do so. The work will be meaningful and will give students a real opportunity to become familiar with current legal issues. Interns may also have the opportunity to visit courts and observe hearings and mediations under the supervision of a Deputy Attorney General. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills. Children with disabilities in Clark County`s health care system need an advocate to ensure their school meets the student`s disability-related needs. Volunteers are required to interact with the school district to obtain services or accommodations and to participate in the IEP process on behalf of the student.

We provide training and support and work with volunteers to connect them with students. If you are interested, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Nevada Legal Services has a staff attorney who opens in our Las Vegas office. Staff counsel is legally represented in a variety of cases in our core services, including representing tenants in eviction cases, assisting with the denial or termination of public benefits, and advising clients on various legal matters. The legal issues that the lawyer may face may change depending on the needs of our client communities. The hired lawyer will also be responsible for conducting and planning contacts on a variety of topics for social service providers and client communities. If you are interested, please apply online or by email to Careers. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and the position is open until filled. Would you like to join the NLS team to help Nevada residents get justice? Browse current job and internship openings at Nevada Legal Services to learn more and apply online! *We will continue to accept applications and place interns after these deadlines if places are available. We are currently looking for articling lawyers for the spring semester or summer of 2023. If you are interested in volunteering or interning at Nevada Legal Services, please apply online or by email at Careers.

To apply, please complete and submit all of the following documents: We offer several paid scholarships for lawyers and law students. For more information, including the application process, see section www.lacsn.org/fellowships. This program pairs volunteer law students with experienced lawyers to work on a pro bono case. The student participates in all aspects of the case, from the initial meeting with the client and from the letter of requirement to litigation. Types of cases include family law, civil fraud, bankruptcy and possibly appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and cases in federal courts. This program starts in September and students are strongly encouraged to stay involved in the case until the end. Student practice is also an option for those who qualify under the court`s Student Practice Rule. For more details, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are committed to making a difference, develop your skills and build a lasting relationship with the Southern Nevada Legal Aid Center through an internship. We offer mentorship, learning opportunities and networking to help you lay the foundation for a successful lawyer. Paid internships are offered each semester. For more information, including the FAQ for trainee lawyers and how to apply, click here. Our Clean Slate Project is a new project within the NLS dedicated to removing barriers to housing and employment for low-income Nevadans. Project staff will help seal criminal records and evictions, deny professional licenses, and represent clients before administrative authorities and courts to challenge housing and employment denials. The lawyer will also be responsible for conducting and planning contacts on a variety of topics for social service providers and client communities. If you are interested, please apply online or by email to Careers. Registration deadline: October 14, 2022. Please submit complete applications and all required documents to AG-Intern@ag.nv.gov or mail: All vacancies at the Legal Aid Centre are subject to the publication of a background check.

Law students who are willing to serve more than 20 hours per semester to work on a case with a pro bono attorney at one of the support centers or attend a special event should contact Tyler Winkler, Esq. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.