Consumer Law and Bankruptcy
Externship – Norristown / Montgomery County, PA

Job description (posted Oct. 14, 2026)

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) seeks law student externs for its Bankruptcy and Consumer Law practice 

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) seeks students interested in gaining experience in consumer bankruptcy practice. The primary responsibility will be to support LASP’s Consumer Debt Relief Program, which helps match eligible bankruptcy clients with volunteer attorneys. Students will be involved with helping clients gather the necessary information to prepare bankruptcy filings. Externs will also gain exposure to LASP’s general bankruptcy and consumer law practice by assisting with cases that LASP does not refer to volunteers. 

LASP is the civil legal aid organization serving the suburban counties of Philadelphia. Our mission is to provide quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, to empower them to solve problems without legal representation through legal education and increased access to the courts, and to change community practices and systems that cause or aggravate poverty.   

Student externs working with the LASP’s bankruptcy and consumer lawyers will gain substantial experience helping low-income clients facing economic hardship. LASP assists clients who are experiencing financial distress by providing legal advice, pro se support and direct representation in a variety of contexts including bankruptcy, debt collection and foreclosure defense. Externs will also participate in community outreach events, which seek to educate the low-income clients about their legal rights and help to protect consumers.  

This opportunity is designed to: 

  • Provide practical exposure to real-world legal proceedings. 

  • Build confidence in client interaction and advocacy. 

  • Strengthen core legal research, writing, and analytical skills. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Assisting in client intake, interviews, and case preparation. This includes helping clients gather the extensive financial information and documentation required to file bankruptcy. 

  • Supporting pro bono initiatives and community outreach efforts. 

  • Conducting legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and other documents. 

  • Observing and assisting with court proceedings. 

Location & Scheduling   

This position is based in LASP’s Norristown office in Montgomery County. Students will be expected to conduct the majority of the work in the office, although there may be limited opportunities for remote work. Students must work their hours within LASP’s office hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  • Part-time: fall & spring semesters

  • Full-time: summer

Compensation     

This is an unpaid externship for which students will receive academic credit.  

TO APPLY

Interested applicants send a resume and cover letter to Erika Becker, Pro Bono Director, at probono@lasp.org. Candidates should specify that they are applying for the Bankruptcy and Consumer Law Externship in the cover letter.   

Equal Opportunity Employer  

LASP is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or on any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.   

This policy applies to all employment practices within LASP, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LASP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.  

Thank you for your interest in Legal Aid of Southeastern PA.

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