Law Student Intern – Spring 2027

Overview

This internship is a Law Student Intern position for Spring 2027. The role is available as a full-time or part-time legal internship.

Location

The internship can be conducted remotely or through work out of the organization’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn.

Reporting

The intern will report to Staff Attorneys on the Impact Litigation Team.

Responsibilities

Under attorney supervision, legal interns may engage in some of the following tasks:

• Assist with the impact litigation docket, including legal research, case investigation, and document review
• Produce legal writing, including internal memoranda and court documents
• Participate in co-counsel meetings
• Support policy advocacy by helping draft policy materials and conducting non-litigation advocacy on behalf of clients
• Draft Helpdesk and Prison Mail Program responses and resources for the public

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enrollment in an ABA accredited law school
• Interest in transgender issues and civil rights law
• Commitment to racial and economic justice
• Strong writing and research skills

Preferred Qualifications

None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

Funding is available for those who need it. If seeking funding, applicants should indicate this in the cover letter. Requests for funding will not affect the likelihood of obtaining a legal internship.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume. Include:

• Why you are interested in working with the organization
• Whether you are seeking funding; if so, include any other funding sources you will receive for the internship period

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all interested individuals, including:

• Black, Indigenous, and other people of color
• Women and femmes
• People with disabilities
• People who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer