• Spring 2027 Internship Application for the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) of the Boston Bar Association

    Thank you for your interest in the Internship Program at VLP! Before completing this application, please visit our website https://vlpnet.org/student-and-paralegal-opportunities/ for a detailed description of our internship opportunities and requirements.
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  • Which email address would you prefer for communications regarding your application?*
  • When are you expected to graduate?*
  • If applicable, what program are you applying through?
  • Are you applying for a full-time co-op or a part-time intern position? (We will be in touch if you are only applying for a full-time co-op.)
  • Are you certified under the 3:03 student practice rule?*
  • Will you be receiving any academic credit or a grant/stipend from your school for your internship?*
  • Are you seeking to fulfill a pro bono hour requirement through your internship?*
  • How did you learn about this opportunity?*

  • Your Availability

    All interns must reside in Massachusetts during the internship and be able to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours to the internship each week during VLP's work week (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Your application may not be considered if you will not reside in MA during the internship and/or cannot dedicate 12 hours per week to the internship. Most of VLP's units require that you be able to attend in-person events in Boston and that you be available during regularly scheduled unit meetings and legal clinics.
  • Interns must reside in and be working from Massachusetts during the internship. Will you reside in Massachusetts during the spring semester?*
  • Will you be able to attend in-person events in Boston for the internship?*
  • Can you dedicate a minimum of 12 hours per week to the internship during the semester?*
  • The spring internship will begin on January 19, 2027. Would you be available to start January 19, 2027?*
  • The spring internship will end on April 30, 2027. Would you need to end your internship earlier or later than April 30, 2027?*

  • Units of Interest

    VLP has several units that you may apply to. Please review our available units and their schedules and then select and rank your units of choice based on your interest and availability. If you are selected for an interview, we will confirm your availability for your selected unit(s) at that time. Units that are filled before you apply will be removed from consideration.

  • VLP Unit Schedules

    Bankruptcy Unit
    - Every Monday morning (optional), one Monday afternoon per month

    Consumer Unit
    - Every Tuesday morning (optional), every Thursday morning, and some Friday mornings

    Employment Unit
    - Every Monday afternoon (optional), one Monday evening per month (optional)

    Family Law & Guardianship Unit
    - Every Monday, Wednesday, and some Thursdays (optional)

    Housing & Appeals Unit
    - Every Monday morning, Tuesdays, Wednesday mornings (optional), and some Wednesday afternoons (optional)

    Medical-Legal Partnership/Wills Unit
    - Every Tuesday morning, every Thursday afternoon

    Pro Bono Unit
    - Schedule flexible!

  • Please select the units for which you would like your application to be considered.*
  • Of the units you selected, in which 2 are you most interested?*
  • Anticipated end date for internship*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • VLP's office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please provide the days and hours you anticipate being regularly available for a VLP internship during the semester.

    Our legal units have certain times during which we conduct legal clinics or hold team meetings on a weekly basis. If your availability does not align with the scheduled requirements of the units you express interest in, you may not be considered for that unit.
  • Availability on Mondays*
  • Availability on Tuesdays*
  • Availability on Wednesdays*
  • Availability on Thursdays*
  • Availability on Fridays*

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    Please provide at least one academic, work, or personal reference. Please include their full name, phone number, email address, and relationship to you.
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