Legal Internship (2027)

Responsibilities: Draft legal pleadings, motions or briefs Research and write memoranda on complex legal issues for pending and potential litigation Conduct factual investigations Draft regulatory or statutory language Draft complaints to regulatory agencies Write advocacy letters, FOIA requests, blog posts, testimony, and other programmatic documents Qualifications and Experience Must be a current 1L or 2L (rising 2L or 3L) at an accredited law school Strong research and writing skills Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and mission of CLC For summer internships: Availability for at least ten weeks in the summer of 2027 For semester internships: Availability for at least ten hoursper week during the term of the internship. Though this is a paid internship, once an offer is accepted, CLC asks all interns to apply for public interest summer funding available through their educational institution, if any is offered. That funding may be applied toward the salary guarantee. The availability of summer funding does not play any role in hiring decisions. Interns hired during the semester will be eligible for a wage subject to any limits imposed by their school with respect to work study, course credit, or other school requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive of additional duties that may arise as business needs change.