2027 Summer Undergraduate Intern

Lawyers’ Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Remote work option

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC offers undergraduate internships to support racial justice work. Interns contribute to projects that expand their skills and provide professional development. The full-time staff operates from Washington, DC.

Internships are 37.5 hours per week and can be done in-office or remotely. A stipend of $6,500 is provided for the summer internship period.

Qualifications

• Must be a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be committed to civil rights and racial justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and legal research and support client outreach and factual investigation.
• Provide administrative support to interns and staff.
• Collaborate with departments: Educational Opportunities, Criminal Justice, Election Protection, Policy.
• Assist with data collection and basic analysis to support projects.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

Job Title: Summer Undergraduate Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full Time

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Term: May 24th, 2027 – August 6, 2027

About the Role

The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law offers undergraduate internships to support our work to achieve racial justice. Our interns contribute to projects that make impactful change and provide the intern with professional and personal development. The Lawyers’ Committee’s full-time staff is based in Washington, DC.

• Interns are given meaningful projects that expand their skill set and allow opportunity for growth. Our goal is for interns to gain relevant and valuable experience that helps them in their academic and professional careers.
• Internships are full time (37.5 hours per week).
• Our interns gain positive working relationships and mentors they can carry throughout their career.
• Students can commute into the Lawyers’ Committee office or work remotely.
• Interns will receive a stipend of $6,500.

What You’ll be Doing:

Although assignments for each intern vary by project, students are generally asked to conduct policy and legal research, support client outreach and factual investigation, and provide administrative support. Interns work closely with experienced professionals in the following departments:

• Educational Opportunities
• Criminal Justice
• Election Protection
• Policy

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

• Must be a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be committed tocivil rights and racial justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, parental status, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, immigration status, union activities, political affiliation, military veteran status, credit information or any other status protected under law.