1L Summer Law Clerk

 
1L Law Clerks – Summer 2025
  
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid”) are accepting applications for summer 2025 law clerk positions in both our downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton offices.  Applicants should have completed their first year of law school before the summer of 2025.  Applicants who can obtain funding from their law school, Equal Justice Works, or other sources are encouraged. Our clerks work full-time in the office, over 8-10 weeks beginning in May.  
                    
Legal Aid serves Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio.  We have two offices (downtown Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ohio) and a total staff of 92, including 43 attorneys and 18 paralegals. Our attorneys represent individual clients in civil legal matters in the areas of Children & Education, Family & Immigration, Housing & Consumer, and Income, Work & Health. Additionally, Legal Aid assists community organizations and client groups.
 
Please visit our website to learn more: https://lascinti.org/
 
Law students in their first year will receive $17.00/hour per week.
 
Working under the direction of attorneys, Summer Law Clerk responsibilities include:
 

• Legal Research
• Writing and Analysis
• Case Support
• Client Interaction
• Community Outreach
• Administrative Support

 
In addition, all summer law clerks attend regular discussions on public interest law topics with their supervisors and other attorneys and our summer law clerks will have opportunities to observe court proceedings.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
 
Applicants should have a strong academic record, an interest in public interest law, and good organizational and communication skills. To apply, please submit all the documents listed below to staffing@lascinti.org and include “1L Summer 2025 Clerk – LAS108-25” in the subject line of your email.
 

• a cover letter explaining your reasons for interest in the position;
• a resume;
• law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable);
• a writing sample; and
• the contact information for two professional references

 
Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid. Please do not call.
 
The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and we encourage diverse applicants to apply for this opportunity. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.