Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Government

Boston, MA

Law Student - Government in Boston, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Legal Internship, Spring

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Legal Internship Program during the spring semester.
- Assist in the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, which focuses on protecting Massachusetts residents from discrimination, fraud, unfair labor or business practices, and other crimes.
- Work within specific divisions of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, such as the Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD).
- Help resolve disputes with businesses, refer individuals to consumer assistance services, and address complaints against businesses.
- Support actions under the Massachusetts False Claims Act against securities professionals who mislead or defraud municipalities or state government entities.
- Perform tasks as assigned by the division to which the intern is assigned, which may include legal research, writing, and case preparation.

Education and Experience Information:
- The internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in law school.
- Individuals who have completed law school are not eligible for this program.
- Interns are accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs and requests of the individual divisions within the Attorney General’s Office.

Salary Information:
- The internship positions are unpaid.

Application Process:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter stating their areas of interest and availability to the Legal Intern Coordinator at the provided email address.
- The Legal Intern Coordinator will review application materials and forward them to appropriate divisions for their review.
- Divisions will determine if they can accommodate requests and will notify candidates directly if selected for an interview.

Additional Information:
- Legal interns are typically assigned to a particular division within the office.
- For further details on the various bureaus and divisions at the Attorney General’s Office, applicants are encouraged to visit the organization's website.

Note: Contact information for internships and phone numbers have been removed as per the request.