Legal Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in Compassion’s Internship Program. We are looking a Legal Intern to join our General Counsel Office this summer in Colorado Springs. Work alongside the team in helping draft and set up contract templates, revise corporate documents, Claims follow-up, Licensing and registration processes, and other project work to contribute to the mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. This is an in-person, full-time internship position based in Colorado Springs, CO. BEFORE APPLYING, please make sure you meet the applicant requirements for our Internship Program: Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion’s ministry in prayer. Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understand Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately support responses to incidents if they occur. Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors. Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name It’s a mission that drives us because the need is desperate. Ten percent of the world lives on $1.90 a day or less. Our hearts break for the millions of children who suffer from lack of resources, but we rejoice because there is hope. We at Compassion know that the transformative power of Christ’s love is not bound by nationality or economic status. Unified by this conviction, our increasingly diverse staff uses our talents and experience to serve more than two million children in 25 countries. We’re excited for you to join our ministry!
Requirements
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children.
- Understand Christ’s mandate to protect children.
- Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry.
- Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
- Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately support responses to incidents if they occur.
- Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
- Current J.D. candidate or law student (2L and 3L students preferred).
- Available for the entire internship period: June 1 to August 7, 2026.
- Ability to work remotely Monday - Friday from 8-5pm during the duration of the internship.
- Legally eligible for employment in the United States (i.e., if an international student, must already have a work or study visa, SSN, etc.).
- Experience drafting simple legal documents for identified clients including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in employment law is a plus.
- Knowledge of new and updated laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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