Legal Counsel for the Elderly Intern (Spring 2027)

AARP•Washington, DC

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors age 60 and older by providing free legal and social work services to people in need. Under the supervision of an experienced, licensed attorney, the intern will participate in legal functions in an elder law practice serving low-income older adults. The internship provides client interaction skills, subject-area knowledge, and supervised experience in individual client representation and systemic advocacy. The internship is paid, begins in Spring 2027, and may extend for an additional semester. Interns may work on issues involving landlord-tenant matters, economic security, healthcare benefits, long-term care services, homeownership preservation, fraud and financial abuse, and systemic solutions. The position is hybrid: AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays except for essential functions, and remote work must be performed within the United States and its territories. The work environment may be an office or open office with moderate noise. The hourly rate is $21. The internship is non-exempt and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and classified as a rising 2L, 2L, rising 3L, or 3L at the start of the internship.
Demonstrate an interest in serving the needs of low-income individuals age 60 and older.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
Maintain regular and reliable job attendance.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Show respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
Use independent judgment to evaluate options and make sound decisions.