Strada Education Foundation Internship: Legal Intern

Strada Education Foundation • Washington, DC

3d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Legal Intern, you will gain high-impact experience and exposure across key legal areas that advance Strada’s mission and operations. You will support the legal team across corporate and commercial transactions, data security and privacy, employment and benefits law, corporate governance, and compliance and risk management.

The paid, 13-week summer internship is designed for students at least one year past high school who are enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program. Interns engage in meaningful functional work, impactful projects, skill-building activities, leadership sessions, and professional development events while gaining exposure to nonprofit operations and building networks across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. The internship runs from May 18, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns must be based in Central Indiana or the Washington, D.C. area and available for the full program. The role is hybrid, with at least two office days per week and additional in-office days as needed for events. Travel of up to 15% may be required for professional development.

Requirements

• Be at least one year out of high school and currently enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary education or training program, such as college, an apprenticeship, or a boot camp.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Be proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Be self-motivated, able to work independently, and open to feedback.
• Be passionate about promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
• Have a positive attitude and a strong willingness to collaborate and contribute to the internship cohort.
• Be based in Central Indiana or the Washington, D.C. area and available for the entire internship duration.
• Work in the office at least two days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zoom and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal team across corporate and commercial transactions.
• Support work related to data security and privacy.
• Support employment and benefits law matters.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Participate in impactful projects, rotational work, skill-building activities, and professional development events.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $22.75 per hour for undergraduates or $25 per hour for graduate students.
• Mentorship and coaching from supervisors and executives.
• Professional networking and leadership exposure.
• Skill-building activities, speaker series, informational interviews, and industry events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed