Law Student Intern - Summer 2026

Lambda Legal • New York, NY

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About The Position

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. In light of this reality, we prioritize awareness and proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the communities Lambda Legal serves.
• Background in or familiarity with issues important to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those living with HIV.
• Commitment to public interest law.
• Preference for second- and third-year law students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with issues relating to Lambda Legal's mission.
• Interest in working in a racially- and gender-diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with litigation and policy tasks.
• Conduct legislative research and tracking.
• Investigate, research, and draft in ongoing cases, prospective cases, and amicus curiae briefs.
• Research, draft, and/or edit publications on issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV discrimination.
• Assist in maintenance and expansion of resources for the national legal Help Desk.

Benefits

• Compensation for students who cannot secure funding from their law schools.
• Supplemental funding for students whose schools provide funding at a lesser amount.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees