DC Area Civil Rights Legal Internship

About the role#

The Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs offers law students hands-on experience in civil rights litigation and advocacy. Interns work under the supervision of experienced staff on a variety of assignments, including factual and legal research, drafting memos or pleadings, and participating in case strategy sessions.

What you'll do#

Interns contribute to the organization's litigation and advocacy agenda by supporting work in the following areas:

• Creating equal opportunity to economic stability.
• Challenging racial and economic segregation and barriers to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
• Reducing barriers to public services and public accommodations.
• Creating equal opportunity for education.
• Advocating on behalf of DC prisoners and addressing inequities in the criminal legal system.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a law student.
• A demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil rights and social justice.
• Availability for the Fall 2026 term.
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Ability to receive school credit, as this internship is unpaid.

Location & details#

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
• Modality: Hybrid (combination of in-person and remote work).
• Term: Fall 2026.