Fall 2026 Externship
About The Position
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) is proud of our tradition of hosting Fall semester externs a great early step in your law career. Come join us in 2026 for a learning experience with direct service attorneys and litigators on the front lines of civil rights work. As a leading civil rights organization on the West Coast, LCCRSF works to dismantle systems of oppression and to build an equitable, just society. Formed in 1968 to bridge the legal community and the Civil Rights Movement, we advance the rights of historically marginalized, immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities using an integrated model of direct service, advocacy, and impact litigation. Not only do we fight oppression and construct more just systems and institutions, but we grow the social justice movement by investing in legal fellows and training a network of over 1,000 active pro bono attorneys. Our community-driven work spurs statewide impact and sets national precedents.
Requirements
- Current law student
- Understanding of and commitment to LCCRSF’s mission
- Experience and/or a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, immigrant justice, civil rights, and/or social justice organizing
- 2Ls and 3Ls welcome to apply
Nice To Haves
- Experience with state or federal court civil litigation preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal memoranda
- Conduct legal research
- Perform other litigation and advocacy related legal assignments
- Conduct client interviews
- Participate in direct legal services, impact litigation, and/or policy advocacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
