Spelman Pre-Law Paralegal Internship (Summer 2026)

Kostelanetz LLP • Washington, DC

17d • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Kostelanetz LLP offers a paid internship for a rising senior at Spelman College interested in a full-time pre-law paralegal role for the summer. This internship is part of a program to develop ties with Spelman College. The intern will participate in a hands-on program with mentorship from paralegals, associates, and partners. They will receive 1L and LSAT-prep resources, and have opportunities to write for legal journals. Responsibilities include case management, legal research, document review, litigation support, client interaction, and administrative tasks under attorney supervision. Following graduation, interns are typically offered a full-time pre-law paralegal position, with the option to work for one or two years before law school. The firm aims to help pre-law students understand various career paths, including policymaking, government service, private practice, accounting, and teaching.

Requirements

• Rising senior (current junior) currently enrolled at Spelman College
• Minimum 3.6 GPA
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented, friendly, and capable of working well with others
• Exceptional computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel a plus

Nice To Haves

• Past interns have typically had Spelman GPAs at or near 3.9
• Shown a strong interest in pursuing a career in law
• Members of the Morehouse-Spelman Pre-Law Society

Responsibilities

• Case management
• Legal research
• Document review
• Legal and litigation support
• Interfacing with clients
• Administrative work

Benefits

• Paid internship at $38.46 per hour
• Mentorship at the paralegal, associate, and partner levels
• 1L and LSAT-prep resources
• Opportunities to write for prestigious legal journals
• Typically offered a full-time pre-law paralegal position after graduation
• Option to spend one or two years with the firm prior to enrolling in law school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern