Internships with AVDA

Families trapped in the cycle of family violence seek out AVDA's intervention at precisely those moments when the danger—and the emotional, mental and physical turmoil—are at their height. Given the stakes, AVDA's belief is that such circumstances require the intervention of trained professionals with extensive training in the dynamics of domestic abuse.

Volunteer opportunities to work directly with clients are therefore limited to graduate students currently enrolled in accredited programs in specific disciplines.

Does NOT offer: Internship opportunities for undergraduate or high-school students.

Offers: Limited number of semester-long internships for students currently enrolled in the following course of study at accredited institutions:

  • Masters in Counseling—Internships available to work with abusers in group-facilitation setting. Must have two-plus evenings per week available. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Masters in Social Work—Internships available to work with abusers in group-facilitation setting. Must have two-plus evenings per week available. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Students enrolled in ABA-accredited Law School—Strong preferences for students who have completed Family Law, Marital Property, or Domestic Violence and the Law courses.
    1. Summer clerkships in family-law litigation available for up to four students per summer. Positions typically are filled in February. To apply, send resume, cover letter and legal writing sample of 10 pages or less to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
    2. Semester-long internships in family-law litigation available. Must apply six weeks prior to start of semester. See above for application process.
    3. Legislative Internships in Public Policy available in Fall of even-numbered years (to research and draft proposed legislation in preparation for Texas Legislature) and Spring of odd-numbered years (to track pending bills, contact lawmakers and draft position papers/testimony). See above for application process.

 
 

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