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Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summer Law Fellow (Florentino Garza &amp; CalBar Fellowship)</b></h2>
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Organization:</b> Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino (LASSB)</p>
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The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino (LASSB) is seeking qualified applicants for its<b>Summer Law Fellowship Program</b>, including the <b>Florentino Garza Fellowship</b> and<b>CalBar Fellowship</b>. This is a <b>temporary, fellowship-only position</b> intended for <b>law students and recent law school graduates</b> who are interested in pursuing careers inpublic interest law.</p>
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This fellowship honors the legacy of Attorney Florentino Garza, a lifelong advocate for justice and underserved communities.Fellows will gain hands-on experience supporting LASSB&rsquo;s mission to provide free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerableresidents of San Bernardino County.</p>
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Important:</b> This is <b>not a permanent or regular staff position</b>. Fellowship appointments are for a defined summer term only.</p>
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Key Responsibilities</b></h3>
<ul><li>Support staff attorneys with legal research, drafting, and case preparation</li>
<li>Assist with client interviews, intake, and community outreach (under supervision)</li>
<li>Contribute to projects in one or more practice areas (e.g., housing, family law, public benefits, consumer law, immigration), depending on needs and placement</li>
<li>Participate in fellowship projects that may include a pro bono or community-impact component</li>
<li>Attend trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Compensation &amp; Duration</b></h3>
<ul><li><b>Pay Rate:</b> $26.79 per hour</li>
<li><b>Status:</b> Temporary summer fellowship</li>
<li><b>Duration:</b> Summer term only (dates determined by fellowship agreement)</li>
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<p>Fellowship funding may be combined with school-based or external funding, subject to disclosure and approval requirements.</p>
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Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Current law student or recent law school graduate</li>
<li>Demonstrated interest in public interest or legal aid work</li>
<li>Strong research, writing, and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li>
<li>Commitment to serving low-income and underserved communities</li>
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<p><b>Multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.</b></p>
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Equal Opportunity Statement</b></h3>
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LASSB is an equal opportunity organization. Fellowship selections are made based on job-related criteria without regard to race, color,religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any otherstatus protected by law.</p></div>

Summer Law Fellow (Florentino Garza & CalBar Fellowship)

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Summer Law Fellow (Florentino Garza & CalBar Fellowship)