2027 Spring Legal Intern

Job overview

The 2027 Spring Legal Intern role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with the option to commute to the office or work remotely. Compensation is a $500 stipend. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law uses legal advocacy to advance racial justice and protect the voice, opportunity, and power of Black people and other people of color. The intern supports legal advocacy through research, drafting assistance, document review, case-file organization, and supervised client communication. The work contributes to the organization’s civil rights projects while providing relevant professional and academic experience.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research
• assist with drafting legal documents
• organize case files and maintain documents
• communicate with clients under attorney supervision
• analyze legal issues and summarize findings or recommendations
• provide administrative support to attorneys
• review and summarize legal documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

2027 spring legal intern

washington dc

hybrid

civil rights

racial justice

legal research

legal writing

case files

client communication

law school enrollment

$500 stipend

january–april 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $500 stipend
• meaningful projects, professional development, and opportunities to build relationships with mentors.

Why this role

Spring term runs January 25–April 9, 2027. Interns must be currently enrolled in law school. Full-time or part-time schedules may be available; students with a full course load must work at least 10–15 hours per week. A cover letter and résumé are required.

About the employer

LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.