Impact Litigation Intern — Public Interest Law

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

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.