2027 Summer Intern - Education Equity Project

Public Counsel • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Education Equity Project (EEP) is working toward an education system rooted in racial, disability, and gender justice — one that recognizes education as a human right and honors the dignity of every student. Our team delivers comprehensive legal advocacy through direct services, policy advocacy, community education, coalition building, and strategic impact litigation. Our work is united by a commitment to anti-discrimination advocacy and expanding access to education for populations historically neglected by the system, an intersectional approach that allows us to meet the diverse needs of our clients and community.

Direct services include advocacy for K–12 students with disabilities to help them access special education services and appropriate school placements, representation of K-12 students facing suspension or expulsion to help them maintain access to their education, advocacy for K-12 students experiencing discrimination and harassment in school, and advocacy for college student survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.

Requirements

• Must be in your first or second year of law school.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample, all in PDF form (and a transcript, if available).
• Resume must reflect the law school you are currently enrolled in.

Nice To Haves

• Historically underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply.
• Lived experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of settings are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist EEP staff with legal research and writing.
• Conduct intakes.
• Support representation of clients in litigation and administrative proceedings such as school discipline hearings, special education due process hearings, and Title IX hearings.
• Assist EEP staff with developing and presenting Know Your Rights materials to support community education efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed