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[Vermont Legal Aidisseeking student interns for our

10-week,part-timeSpringinternship expected tobeginlate January or early February. The start date and hours depend onapplicantavailability. The internships may be remote or in-person depending onneeds. The intern will be working directly with the]{contrast="auto"}**[TenantRepresentation Pilot Project]{contrast="auto"}[of]{contrast="auto"}[Vermont Legal Aid]{contrast="auto"}**[.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[Vermont Legal Aid]{contrast="auto"}[is a non-profit 501(c)(3) law

firmestablishedin 1968. We have a staff of 73 who are organized into]{contrast="auto"}[10 broad legal projects.]{contrast="none"}]( Legal Aid]{contrast="auto"}[advocates]{contrast="none"}]( behalf of vulnerable Vermonters. Our goal is to address systemic and institutional problems thatimpacttheir lives.We provide civil (not criminal) legal services for Vermonters, including those living in poverty, with a disability, or over age 60. We serve anyone who is discriminated against in housing decisions. We also help all who face challenges related to health care insurance or services, and people who need relief from abuse.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[The]{contrast="auto"}**[Tenant Representation Pilot

Project]{contrast="auto"}**[is a state-funded pilot project whichprovidesrepresentation to income-eligible tenants who have been served with an eviction complaint.The TRPs attorneys work toprotectthe rights of tenants faced with eviction and ensure they have due process.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[THE INTERNSHIP]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{"

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[The TRPInternship Program includessubstantive law training meant to

expose students to substantive aspects of poverty law including eviction defense and housing issues, access to health care, and public benefits. Interns will also receive training in client interviewing, legal research and writing, and trauma-informed lawyering.Experience with excel is preferred.]{contrast="auto"}**[A minimum of 10 hours perweek]{contrast="auto"}**[isrequired, but this internship can be up to 20 hours per week.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[FUNDING & CREDIT]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[This internship is]{contrast="auto"}[unpaid]{contrast="auto"}[. We

will work with you to fulfill any requirements necessary to allow access to work-study, public interest, or Equal Justice AmeriCorps funding. We can alsoassiststudents offered positionswithpursuing externship credit in lieu of summer funding.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[Students may apply directlyatthe information below. We will interview

candidatesshortly after January 1 for a start datebylate January or early February.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[To apply directly, please e-mail a

coverletter]{contrast="auto"}[]{contrast="auto"}[,resume, unofficial transcript, and at least 2 references to]{contrast="auto"}[**[hiring@vtlegalaid.org(link sends e-mail)]{contrast="none"}](mailto:hiring@vtlegalaid.org)[]{contrast="auto"}[on or before January1,2026]{contrast="auto"}**[with the subject line]{contrast="auto"}[2026 TRP Internship]{contrast="auto"}[. Applications may be mailed to:]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{}"}

[Vermont Legal Aid]{contrast="auto"}\

[264 North Winooski Ave.]{contrast="auto"}\ [Burlington, VT 05401]{contrast="auto"}\ [Attn: Summer Internship Program]{contrast="auto"}

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