Internships

Internships and externships are available for law students in our Civil, Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practice Areas. We have internships for undergraduate students as well as graduate students in our Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practice Areas and interested candidates may send their resume and letter of interest to investigator internships. Positions are available part time in the spring and fall semesters and full time in the summer. All internships are unpaid volunteer positions. We are always happy to cooperate with students and their schools to secure class credits or funding from outside sources.

Please take note of the following application deadlines:

  • Summer: October 15 - March 15
  • Fall: July 15 - September 15
  • Spring: October 15 - January 15

Applications submitted after the deadline for that semester may not be considered.

Application Process

Legal Aid is looking for applicants with a demonstrated commitment to providing high quality legal services for low-income families and individuals. We believe that quality representation also includes a staff that reflects the diversity of the clients we serve. Annually, The Legal Aid Society receives hundreds of applications for a limited number of positions. Application by email is required and will be responded to promptly. In the body of your email, please indicate the Practice Area(s) in which you are most interested.

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To Apply

  • Law Students: Email a letter of interest and attach a resume, writing sample and school transcript to Director of Legal Recruitment at internships@legal-aid.org.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students interested in the investigator program should direct a letter of interest and resume to Alanda Edwards, Director of Investigators and Paralegals at interninvestigator@legal-aid.org.

The Legal Aid Society is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.