2027 Summer Intern - Consumer Rights & Economic Justice Project

Public Counsel•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Consumer Rights & Economic Justice (CREJ) project at Public Counsel is dedicated to advancing economic justice, with a particular focus on addressing structural racial inequalities that disproportionately affect individuals and communities of color. CREJ is comprised of a diverse team of nationally recognized attorneys and support staff committed to client advocacy through excellence, dedication, tenacity, compassion, and kindness. The project engages in direct legal services, policy and legislative reform, and impact litigation in federal and state courts, while also building a community lawyering approach through direct community engagement. Their practice areas encompass a broad range of consumer matters, including predatory lending, debt collection, real estate fraud, foreclosure, student loan debt, medical debt, predatory for-profit schools, bankruptcy, criminal system debt, consumer fraud, and unfair business practices. CREJ also offers a variety of consumer and litigation-related trainings throughout the summer for consumer lawyers and law clerks.

Requirements

Must be in your first or second year of law school
Submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample, all in PDF format
Resume must reflect the law school you are currently enrolled in
Cover letter should discuss why you are interested in interning with Public Counsel generally and with CREJ specifically

Nice To Haves

Submit a transcript, if available
Historically underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply
Lived experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of settings are valued
Consider addressing equity, inclusion, lived experiences, and client work in your cover letter, especially if not reflected in your resume