Internships generally involve legal research and writing in the area of children's law.
Topics may include legal issues related to child abuse and neglect, foster care and adoption, child and adolescent health, parental abduction, and child fatalities. The Center on Children and the Law is not directly involved in litigation. During the school year, interns are asked to make a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for at least 3 months. During the summer, interns are expected to work either full or part-time for a period of at least 2 months. These internships are generally unpaid, although there are occasional exceptions when grant funds are available.