Remote Paid Elder Law Intern — Legal Counsel in Training

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

Job summary

AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) interns in Washington, D.C., working under supervision to support free legal and social work services for seniors 60+. The internship focuses on elder law, civil matters, and systemic advocacy, with exposure to client representation and legal process.

This paid internship begins in Spring 2027 and may extend for an additional semester; compensation is $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and classified as rising 2L/2L/3L/3L at start of internship.
• Interest in serving low-income seniors and sensitivity to elderly needs.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing current and prospective clients.
• Meeting clients in the community (at home or in facilities).
• Conducting fact-finding investigations.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Performing legal research and writing.
• Preparing discovery requests.
• Drafting motions.
• Aiding in preparation of court cases.
• Observing legal strategies formulation and implementation.
• Observing attorneys in court or in admin proceedings.
• Following settlement negotiations.
• Documenting in computerized case management database.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviewing

Document drafting

Education

Law student (2L/3L)

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) interns in Washington, D.C., working under supervision to support free legal and social work services for seniors 60+. The internship focuses on elder law, civil matters, and systemic advocacy, with exposure to client representation and legal process.

This paid internship begins in Spring 2027 and may extend for an additional semester; compensation is $21 per hour.