Law Clerk Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Law Clerk Intern — Summer 2027 role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with two to three days per week in the office and residence within commuting distance required. The posting describes a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks as preferred, with eight weeks potentially considered. The stipend is up to $1,000 per full week, subject to external funding offsets. The internship supports the MacArthur Justice Center’s civil rights litigation and appellate work. Under attorney supervision, the intern contributes legal research, writing, discovery, case analysis, and related work on civil rights matters involving the criminal legal system. The Washington office focuses principally on appeals before federal circuit courts, state appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research
• draft sections of briefs and other filings
• contribute to appellate cases and strategy discussions
• analyze factual records and cases
• participate in client meetings and moot oral arguments as opportunities arise. Other office assignments described include drafting memoranda and discovery, community outreach, and court hearings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law clerk intern

summer 2027

hybrid

civil rights

appellate litigation

legal research

brief writing

criminal legal system

washington dc

macarthur justice center

up to $1,000 per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stipend of up to $1,000 per full week of participation if the intern is ineligible for or does not receive law-school funding
• external funding offsets the stipend.

About the employer

Roderick MacArthur Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.