| [Hackensack, NJ] -
Alternatives to Domestic Violence is a division of the
Bergen County Department of Human Services, and provides
various services to victims of domestic violence, as well
as to batterers. Through its legal advocacy project, it
provides legal consultations, court preparation, court
accompaniment, and legal representation for victims at
their final restraining order hearings. Law interns handle
client intakes/interviews, assess cases, gather
documentation for volunteer attorneys who take these cases
on a pro bono basis. Also, interns may handle research
assignments, and may assist in final restraining order
hearings.
Eligibility: All law student.
Preference for students who have taken family law class
or who have previous experience in family law.
Schedule: To be arranged. |
