Foundation Litigation Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work Mondays and Fridays within

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AARP Foundation Litigation in Washington, DC, offers a paid summer internship for rising 3L or advanced degree law students. This internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 10–12 weeks, typically June–August, with a hybrid schedule allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Under supervision, you will conduct legal research, draft memoranda and pleadings, assist in civil discovery, and participate in litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• Rising third-year or advanced degree law student at the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
• Submit resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in a single document.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with WESTLAW and other legal research platforms.
• Significant experience with The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation.
• Demonstrated public interest/public service experience.
• In-office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist in civil discovery.
• Interview current and potential clients.
• Work with outside co-counsel.
• Participate in litigation strategy.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

WESTLAW proficient

Bluebook knowledge

Public interest commitment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law student (rising 3L or LLM)

Job description

Overview

AARP Foundation is the charitable affiliate of AARP. We work to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable older adults build economic opportunity and social connectedness. We run a public interest law firm that takes on cutting-edge impact litigation in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older. We take on unlawful government and industry practices to help older adults improve their well-being and stay connected to their communities.

Overview

AARP Foundation is the charitable affiliate of AARP. We work to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable older adults build economic opportunity and social connectedness. We run a public interest law firm that takes on cutting-edge impact litigation in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older. We take on unlawful government and industry practices to help older adults improve their well-being and stay connected to their communities.

We are AARP Foundation Litigation, the litigating unit of AARP Foundation. We are looking for a top-notch rising third-year or advanced degree law student with a passion for litigation to work with us to end senior poverty. If you are a critical thinker, an eager learner, and a team player who wants to gain valuable experience in public interest law, read on. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 2027.

We Seek Someone Who

• has strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in public service
• is smart, ambitious, and intellectually curious
• is a diligent researcher and an excellent writer
• is offended by injustice and wants to do something about it

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of AARP Foundation attorneys, you will:

• Conduct legal research
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
• Assist in civil discovery
• Interview current and potential clients
• Work with outside co-counsel
• Participate in litigation strategy

Qualifications

• Rising third-year or advanced degree (e.g., L.L.M.) law student at the start of the internship (Summer 2027)
• When submitting your application, please include your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in a single document
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with WESTLAW and other legal research platforms
• Significant experience with The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation
• Demonstrated public interest/public service interest or experience
• In-office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

AARP Foundation Litigation summer interns work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10-12 weeks (typically June-August). We also hire part-time interns throughout the calendar year.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions

Compensation And Benefits

The hourly rate is $21. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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