Spring Legal Aid Intern — DV & Family Law

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship funding

Job summary

Legal Aid DC in Washington, DC is offering a spring internship in the Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit for 12 weeks in 2027. Interns will work closely with Senior Staff Attorneys and may perform some work remotely with supervisor approval.

The program provides course credit eligibility and hands-on assignments impacting clients. Interns should expect to work at least 15 hours per week and will learn about custody, divorce, child support, and Civil Protection Orders, while supporting outreach

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in law school or pursuing a JD/LLB.
• Strong research and writing skills in legal contexts.
• Ability to conduct intake interviews and assist with client communication.

Responsibilities

• Shadow court-based projects (Domestic Violence Intake Center, Child Support Resource Center, Family Law Assistance Network).
• Draft motions and other filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Contact clients for updates and information.
• Conduct intake interviews with new applicants.
• Assist with trial preparation and organizing exhibits.
• Attend court hearings and take notes for attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Interviews

Education

Law student

Job description

Legal Aid DC in Washington, DC is offering a spring internship in the Domestic Violence & Family Law Unit for 12 weeks in 2027. Interns will work closely with Senior Staff Attorneys and may perform some work remotely with supervisor approval.

The program provides course credit eligibility and hands-on assignments impacting clients. Interns should expect to work at least 15 hours per week and will learn about custody, divorce, child support, and Civil Protection Orders, while supporting outreach