Spring Intern: Reentry Justice & Record Sealing

Legal Aid DC

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 9,900 - 10,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Course credit available

Scholarship program

Remote work option

Job summary

Legal Aid DC in NW DC is seeking a spring intern for the Reentry Justice Project. The 12-week internship runs January 8, 2027 – April 2, 2027, with a minimum of 12 hours per week, and a potential for remote work if approved by the supervisor.

Interns will receive course credit for their internship and a scholarship of up to 2,650 dollars. They will perform record-sealing research, interview clients, draft motions to seal records, obtain police and court records, and join project and staff

Qualifications

Current law school student or graduate interested in public interest and/or reentry justice.
Willingness to learn and work under supervision.
Minimum 12 hours per week during spring term.

Responsibilities

Conduct criminal case searches for record sealing applicants to determine the extent of their record and to assess what is eligible for sealing relief.
Under the guidance of supervisors, meet with and interview clients to learn their story and develop the necessary facts for motions to seal their criminal records.
Assist attorneys in requesting and obtaining clients' police and court records.
Under the guidance of supervisors, draft motions to seal criminal records.
Attend Reentry project meetings, skills workshops, Legal Aid staff meetings.