Undergraduate Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026

Ptla

2 months ago

Portland, Maine

Onsite

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About this role

Pine Tree Legal Assistance offers summer undergraduate internships in 2026 to provide students with experience in civil legal services for Maine's vulnerable populations. Interns will participate in client interactions, legal research, court observations, community outreach, and administrative support, contributing to access to justice initiatives across various units of the organization.

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About Ptla

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Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in Maine. PTLA offers direct representation, intake hotlines, community outreach, and extensive self-help tools and guides to help people navigate issues like housing and eviction defense, family law, public benefits, consumer matters, elder law, and healthcare access. The organization also pursues systemic advocacy and impact litigation to protect access to justice and works with volunteers and pro bono attorneys to extend services. Its website resources are designed to help people complete forms, understand legal processes, and find local assistance.