2026 Legal Intern
About The Position
The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of low-income individuals and communities in North Carolina. For over 29 years, the Justice Center has been on the front lines in the courts, at legislature, in the media, and communities advocating for positive changes for poor and working North Carolinians. The Justice Center has played a primary role in most of the state’s major policy debates and successfully litigated hundreds of individual cases and class actions. For more information, visit www.ncjustice.org. The North Carolina Justice Center seeks law student interns to help us carry out our mission. This opportunity is for the summer of 2026, starting in mid-May. This is a hybrid opportunity where interns will be required to work in the office at least one day per week. We will begin reviewing applications in January 2026, conducting interviews on a rolling basis, positions will be open until filled.
Requirements
- Legal interns must have a college undergraduate degree and completed at least one year of an accredited law school.
- Strong writing and analytical skills and ability to work with others are critical.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish proficiency is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Legal research and writing
- Litigation support
- Drafting model legislation
- Legislative research
- Assistance with lobbying efforts
- Research for policy reports or briefs
- Communication with clients and constituents
- Other related legal duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
