For The People · 2 weeks ago
Legal Intern (Summer 2026)
Oakland, California, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerFor The People (FTP) is a national nonprofit focused on justice reform, working with prosecutors to facilitate the release of individuals from prison. They are seeking a passionate law school student for a Legal Intern position to support their Legal Team on resentencing initiatives, particularly in criminal law and social justice.
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Responsibilities
Review prison files of incarcerated persons, criminal case files, legal documents, and supporting documents of incarcerated persons, under the direction of FTP staff attorneys
Synthesize and summarize documents into concise case summaries for review by FTP staff attorneys and the prosecutor’s office; identify issues in criminal cases for sentencing review consideration
Draft template motions, briefs, and case presentations to be provided to prosecutorial offices
Coordinate with community-based organizations, incarcerated people, and their support networks to gather information for case presentations
Support presentations to prosecutors’ offices, public defense offices, government leaders, and community groups
Conduct legal research and writing to support initiatives, legislative efforts and sentencing avenues at the federal, state, and local levels
Assist with researching and drafting materials for publication; specifically, state-specific guides on implementing sentencing review and informational/educational materials
Update Salesforce with relevant case information, and support other data quality efforts that allow FTP to measure legal team impact
Other projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in an accredited law school
Experience working with diverse communities and a deep commitment to social justice and impacting change. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation, educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, work experience, and job classification
Excellent research skills, including conducting legal database research
Ability to review, spot issues, and synthesize large volumes of information into concise and informative summaries
Ability to manage time effectively and ensure the completion of projects on schedule
Quick learner with strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude focused on identifying solutions and the ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of organizations
A strong working proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Docs, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
Preferred
Working knowledge of Asana, Box or equivalent, and Salesforce or equivalent preferred
Company
For The People
For The People works with prosecutors, community partners, and decision-makers to develop remedies for unjust sentences.
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Paula Kutansky-Brown
Chief Operating Officer
Hillary Blout
Executive Director & Founder
Recent News
Draper Richards
2023-11-10
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