2026 Fall Legal Intern

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law•Washington, DC

2d•$500 - $500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law offers legal internships to support our work to achieve racial justice. Our interns contribute to projects that make impactful change and provide the intern with professional and personal development. The Lawyers’ Committee’s full-time staff is based in Washington, DC. All interns will receive a $500 stipend. Internships will be part-time (10 hours per week) depending on class schedule. Interns are given meaningful projects that expand their skill set and allow opportunities for growth. Our goal is for interns to gain relevant and valuable experience that helps them in their academic and professional careers. Our interns gain positive working relationships and mentors they can carry throughout their career. Interns have the option to help our program offices which includes: Digital Justice, Economic Justice, Fair Housing, Educational Opportunities, Voting Rights and Public Policy. Fall interns with a full course load must work between 10 to 15 hours a week during the fall semester, and 20 hours without a full course load. Students can commute into the Lawyers’ Committee office or work remotely. Fall interns typically attend colleges and universities in or around the metropolitan District of Columbia region, although the Lawyers’ Committee is also happy to host students participating in externship or academic exchange programs.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in law school.
Can work independently.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Interest in public service, government or congressional affairs, and public policy.
Passion for civil rights.

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research.
Assisting in drafting legal documents.
Organizing case files/maintaining documents.
Communicating with clients under the supervision of attorneys.
Analyzing legal issues and providing summaries or recommendations based on research findings.
Providing administrative support to attorneys.
Assisting in reviewing and summarizing legal documents.