The 2013 Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) invites applications from first and second-year law students for the Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program during the summer of 2013. In New Jersey, this has long been the premier opportunity for students committed to, or considering, public interest and poverty law to learn about the challenges and rewards involved.
Applications will be considered and hiring decisions will be made on a continuing basis from November 15, 2012 on, until all positions are filled (usually by mid-April). Interested students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. The program particularly seeks people who have demonstrated their commitment to helping the disadvantaged through their prior work, extracurricular activities during school and volunteer efforts, and give evidence of strong commitment to a public interest career. Grades, honors and personal achievements are also important
The application form and poster describing the program documents may be viewed and downloaded from LSNJ’s Website. Approximately 15 positions are anticipated to be available. Interested students are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as hiring decisions will be made on a continuing basis.