Law Student Intern: LGBTQ+ Rights & Public Interest

Lambda Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambda Legal is seeking summer interns to assist attorneys with litigation and policy tasks focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination. Opportunities exist in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.

Successful candidates will have some exposure to public interest law, a commitment to diversity, and a willingness to work in a racially and gender-diverse environment. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds, including people living with HIV.

Qualifications

• Law students with 2nd or 3rd year preferred; experience with LGBTQ+ and HIV advocacy is valued.
• Commitment to public interest law and public service strongly preferred.
• Applicants of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Summer interns assist attorneys with litigation and policy tasks, including legislative research and tracking, investigation, drafting in ongoing cases and amicus briefs, in all areas of sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV discrimination.
• Interns may research, draft, and/or edit publications for public education and may assist in maintenance and expansion of resources for Lambda Legal's national Help Desk.

Job description

Lambda Legal is seeking summer interns to assist attorneys with litigation and policy tasks focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination. Opportunities exist in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.

Successful candidates will have some exposure to public interest law, a commitment to diversity, and a willingness to work in a racially and gender-diverse environment. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds, including people living with HIV.