Civil Rights Legal Intern — Policy & Research (Summer)

Lawyers’ Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Remote work option

Stipend $7,500

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law invites qualified students to apply for the Summer Legal Intern position in Washington, DC. The role offers meaningful policy and legal research, client outreach, and administrative support across several projects. Internships are 37.5 hours per week, with a stipend of $7,500.

Students may commute to the office or work remotely. The internship runs from May 24, 2027 to August 6, 2027, and provides mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a law student enrolled in an accredited program.
• Committed to civil rights and racial justice.
• Ability to draft memos, briefs and other legal documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and legal research across assigned projects.
• Support client outreach and factual investigation.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and staff.
• Collaborate with civil rights attorneys in various departments.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Drafting memos/briefs

Microsoft Office

Collaborative skills

Education

Law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law invites qualified students to apply for the Summer Legal Intern position in Washington, DC. The role offers meaningful policy and legal research, client outreach, and administrative support across several projects. Internships are 37.5 hours per week, with a stipend of $7,500.

Students may commute to the office or work remotely. The internship runs from May 24, 2027 to August 6, 2027, and provides mentorship and professional development