Mlh/lsntap Summer Law Clerk Position

POSITION: Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) is seeking applicants for the position of Summer Law Clerk in our Michigan Legal Help (MLH) and Legal Services National Technology Assistance Program (LSNTAP) offices.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Law clerks work under the supervision of a staff attorney. Clerks for MLH may be assigned tasks such as researching and writing new legal content for the website, helping to develop and test new online interviews that populate legal forms, assisting with research for policy projects and helping attorneys maintain existing legal content on the MLH website. Clerks for LSNTAP may expect to perform tasks such as researching new technology, maintaining current databases, assisting with multimedia presentations, and creating content for the LSNTAP website.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS: 

Michigan Legal Help: MLH helps people who are facing civil legal problems without the assistance of a lawyer. MLH operates a statewide website that is relied upon by 2 million people each year, and provides free, accessible legal information, automated tools to help people fill out court forms, step-by-step instructions that break down procedural rules, and personalized referral resources. MLH also provides technical assistance and program support to libraries, courts, and other community organizations that have programs to assist members of their community with their legal issues.  Students will assist with content development and maintenance, building and testing new Do-It-Yourself form tools, and engaging in projects and policy initiatives that are active during the course of their clerkship. For additional information, please visit michiganlegalhelp.org. MLH is a program of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services.

Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project: LSNTAP, while housed at MAP, is a national program that helps nonprofit legal aid programs across the country improve client services through effective and innovative use of technology through providing technology training, hosting community forums, and serving as a clearinghouse for technological tools, policies, and strategies. MAP has a dedicated LSNTAP manager as well as other staff who collaborate regularly on projects. We are seeking a summer law clerk to be part of the LSNTAP team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an important national resource for legal aid programs. The LSNTAP Law Clerk will also work closely with several other departments within MAP, including the IT department and Michigan Legal Help. For additional information, please visit lsntap.org.

QUALIFICATIONS: Law students must have at least one year of law school completed by June 2025. It is helpful if applicants have experience working with low-income persons and a commitment to assisting underserved populations. 

FUNDING: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for outside funding for their position (e.g. law school fellowships, Equal Justice America, etc), however, MAP will fund these positions if outside funding sources are not available. Applicants who are funded (paid) by MAP must reside in the state of Michigan while working for MAP. 

TO APPLY: Please complete this application and submit your resume and cover letter. You can also access the application by copying and pasting the following web address into your browser: https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/170. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

The Michigan Advocacy Program is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.