LSSCM Summer Law Clerk (Multiple Locations)

POSITION: Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) is seeking applicants for the position of Summer Law Clerk in all of our field offices.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Law clerks work under the supervision of our staff attorneys on all aspects of our work. Depending on the office, a law clerk’s work may include conducting client interviews, drafting pleadings,  legal research, appearing in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule, assessing legal problems, conveying legal advice through oral and written communication, conducting educational seminars for clients,  legal research and writing related to individual cases and broader policy issues, legislative tracking and analysis and other systemic advocacy projects in one or more poverty law areas (housing, public benefits, consumer, foreclosure, and family law). This position requires in-person work as necessary to meet program priorities; remote work is possible with prior approval.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP). MAP works to advance the safety, independence, and economic stability of those most affected by poverty, racism, and other structurally oppressive systems by increasing access to justice and working for systemic solutions. MAP has provided civil legal aid for those unable to afford an attorney for more than 50 years. MAP has a staff of about 230 people in offices in Battle Creek, Detroit, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Monroe, and Ypsilanti. Visit lsscm.org, cvlap.org, and miadvocacy.org for more information.

Legal Services of South Central Michigan: LSSCM provides civil legal representation to low income persons, with an emphasis on homelessness prevention, domestic violence prevention, and access to needs-based governmental benefits. LSSCM has offices in Ypsilanti, Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing, and Monroe. For additional information, please visit lsscm.org.

Family Law Project: FLP, located in Ypsilanti, represents low-income survivors of domestic violence in family law and other matters. For additional information, please visit lsscm.org.

Programwide Expungement Project: MAP’s Expungement Project provides Set Aside eligibility screening, application preparation and hearing representation to clients across our 13-county service area.  

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. Applicants must reside in the state of Michigan while working for MAP. 

FUNDING: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for outside funding (e.g. law school fellowships, Equal Justice America), but these positions are paid if outside funding is not available.

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/169. 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.