2027 Summer Legal Intern

Overview

This role offers a Summer Legal Internship supporting the organization’s work to achieve racial justice through legal advocacy.

• Job Title: Summer Legal Intern
• Location: Washington, DC
• Job Type: Part Time or Full Time
• Term: May 24th, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• Internship Schedule: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Remote/Commuting: Students can commute into the Washington, DC office or work remotely.
• Compensation: $7,500 stipend
• Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Responsibilities

Intern assignments vary by project, but interns are generally expected to:

• Conduct policy and legal research
• Support client outreach and factual investigation
• Provide administrative support
• Work closely with experienced civil rights attorneys across:
  • Criminal Justice Project & Byrd Center to Stop Hate
  • Digital Justice Initiative
  • Educational Opportunities Project
  • Economic Justice Project
  • Fair Housing & Community Development Project
  • General Legal
  • Public Policy
  • Voting Rights

Requirements

• Must be a student currently pursuing a law degree
• Must be committed to civil rights and racial justice
• Ability to draft memos, briefs, and other legal documents
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others (e.g., academic projects or prior work experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Preferred Qualifications

No additional preferred qualifications were provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• $7,500 stipend
• Full-time internship schedule (37.5 hours per week)
• Opportunity to gain professional and personal development through meaningful projects and mentorship

Location

• Washington, DC
• Students may commute to the office or work remotely.