VLP hosts interns and externs from local colleges and law schools nationwide.
Availability of academic credit is dependent on each institution's policies.
VLP has hosted academic interns from Bowdoin College, University of Southern Maine,
University of Maine School of Social Work and University of Maine School of Law.
Typically, interns spend part of their time on the
Legal Helpline and also complete an
independent project. Past projects have included:
- Conducting client surveys
- Helping to create or re-design training tools and manuals
- Developing client brochures
- Developing web-based volunteer schedule, newsletter, chat space
- Organized training events
- Research projects
VLP also hosts paid interns (usually during the summer) and work study students.
Interns usually find funding through their academic institutions or outside fellowships.
On occasion, VLP has had grant funding to support an intern.
For more information about internships or externships, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator.
Law student application form
Undergraduate student application form
