Elder Law Counsel Intern - Paid, Hybrid (Spring 2027)

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $21

Hybrid work environment

Spring 2027 internship

Job summary

AARP's Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) in Washington, D.C. offers a paid internship for law students to gain supervised experience in elder law under licensed attorneys. The role covers client interaction, research, and systemic advocacy within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include client interviews, community meetings, written work, discovery, motions, and court observing. The internship starts Spring 2027 and runs in a hybrid environment with US-only remote days.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school, rising 2L/3L at start.
• Interest in serving low-income seniors and sensitivity to elderly needs.

Responsibilities

• Interview current and prospective clients and meet them in the community.
• Conduct fact-finding investigations and draft correspondence.
• Perform legal research and writing, prepare discovery requests and motions.
• Aid in court case preparation and observe legal strategy in action.
• Document in case management systems and follow settlement negotiations.

Skills

Law student

Bilingual (not required)

Education

Enrolled in accredited law school

Job description

AARP's Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) in Washington, D.C. offers a paid internship for law students to gain supervised experience in elder law under licensed attorneys. The role covers client interaction, research, and systemic advocacy within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include client interviews, community meetings, written work, discovery, motions, and court observing. The internship starts Spring 2027 and runs in a hybrid environment with US-only remote days.