Spring Legal Extern, Litigation

Overview

This part-time Spring Legal Externship is available during the spring semester for law school class credit. The position may be remote or based in the organization’s New York City office.

Responsibilities

The Spring Legal Extern will gain experience supporting reproductive rights litigation and related legal work, including:

• Conducting legal analyses of state and federal statutes and regulations
• Performing legal and factual research for active and potential litigation
• Supporting long-term development of strategies and theories for use inside and outside the courts
• Drafting legal memos to develop and support active and potential litigation
• Participating in meetings with attorneys, clients, and co-counsel
• Contributing to strategic thinking and approach to impact litigation

Requirements

• Second or third-year U.S. law student
• Interest in reproductive health, rights, and justice; gender justice; and/or other public interest issues
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive equity work and incorporating inclusive equitable principles into legal, programmatic, and partnership work
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Spring Legal Externs are not eligible for compensation.
• The externship must be completed for law school credit or external funding.

Location

• Remote or based in New York City

Visa / Work Authorization Policy

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by the organization.

Application Materials & Deadline

Applicants should submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter discussing qualifications, interest in reproductive rights, and the perspectives and experiences that are important to you and/or relevant to the organization’s work
• References (two): include the person’s name, organizational affiliation and title, and contact information
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Priority deadline for applications: October 13, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.