Jobs and Internships

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SUMMER ASSOCIATES

As of August 2011, VLA will be accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Associate Program.
• Applications for this position are currently closed.

Unpaid Summer Associate positions at VLA are available to all law students from an accredited U.S. law school. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and names of three references to the attention of Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., Associate Director.

Please note that preference is given to applicants who are available for in-person interviews, and to applicants who hold a GPA of 3.25 or higher. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012.

Please note that we do not accomodate split summers. Our Summer Associate program runs for 10-weeks, from late May until early August, and we do not accomodate tenures less than 10-weeks.

 

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VLA FALL AND SPRING LEGAL INTERNSHIPS

Unpaid Spring 2013 Internship

Start Date: January 2013
Application Deadline: December 21, 2012 • Applications for this position are currently closed.
 
VLA seeks a spring term interns to work closely with the Associate Director on administrative and educational aspects of our programming, particularly the Art & Law Residency Program. Our Spring Internship Program requires a full semester commitment (approximately 15-weeks), with approx. 20-25 hours per week.
     
Students are highly encouraged to seek alternate funding as this internship is unpaid. Arrangements may also be made with the student's school for work/study stipends, and/or for accreditation. All arrangements regarding accreditation or pay must be handled by the student/intern.
   
This is a great opportunity for artists and/or students interested in pursuing law school or a career in nonprofit arts organizations.   

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working closely with Associate Director, including:
*  Handling Art & Law Residency educational materials;
*  Contacting Art & Law Residency seminar leaders, artists, curators, and writers;
*  Responding to e-mails and phone calls;
*  Photocopying;
*  Participating in some meetings and conference calls;
*  Conducting research and writing;
*  Drafting  letters;
*  Other projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

All students from accredited institutions are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must possess:
*  A love for art;  
*  A demonstrated interest in helping artists and arts organizations;
*  A demonstrated interest in art law, fashion law, entertainment law;
*  Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills;
*  Excellent knowledge of InDesign and Dreamweaver preferred;
*  Initiative and determination to see projects through to completion.

HOW TO APPLY
 
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of two references by e-mail to VLA's Associate Director, Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., at: ssarmiento@vlany.org with VLA Spring Term Internship 2013 in the subject line OR send via mail to:   
 
 
Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Spring Internship Program
1 East 53rd Street, 6th Floor
New York , NY 10022     

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age or handicap.

Since 1969, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts has been the leading provider of educational and legal services, advocacy and mediation to artists, arts organizations, and legal professionals. As the first arts-related legal aid organization, VLA is the model for similar organizations around the world.

VLA is supported in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and through generous gifts from law firms, corporations, foundations and individuals.

 

JOB OPENINGS

Deferred Associate Attorney Position 2012-2013

Start Date: August 2012

Deferred Associate Attorney: Participate in advising and representing low-income artists and arts organizations, educational programs and advocacy matters. Analyze and interpret legal issues relating to intellectual property, agreements, and legal entities. Draft and negotiate agreements between band members, artists and arts organizations, non-profit and for-profit corporations, and limited liability company agreements. Review and analyze legal documents pertaining to individual artist projects as well as for-profit and non-profit corporate matters. Draft legal memoranda, and coordinate the development of law-related strategies for clients. Participate in educational programming and advocacy matters. Lead client interviews and counseling.

Position requires a J.D. with top-tier academic credentials and 1-4 years experience representing clients with arts and entertainment issues, with special emphasis in intellectual property, corporate entities, and agreements. Applicant must have excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applicant must be eligible to receive deferred compensation from her/his hiring law firm. Must be admitted to New York State Bar.

Please forward cover letter, resume, transcript and names of three references to: Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq. Associate Director Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts 1 East 53rd Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10022 Your application will not be reviewed until we receive all of the materials listed above. No faxes will be accepted.

For more information, please contact Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., at 212.319.2787 x13.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, national origin, disability, creed or religion.

ATTORNEYS AND RECENT LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES

Attorneys and recent law school graduates who are interested in volunteering for VLA must be admitted for at least 3 years, in good standing, have malpractice insurance, and attend one of our monthly Volunteer Orientations, among other requirements. Please contact Ben Brandow for more information.


VLA is committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age or handicap.