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Legal Aid Justice Center · 21 hours ago

2026 Summer 1L Legal Intern

Charlottesville, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. They are seeking a law student intern for Summer 2026 to assist with legal research, client interviews, and advocacy in various programs focused on justice and equality.

LegalPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Carrying out legal research and writing

Conducting intake interviews

Interviewing clients and non-clients

Advocating in administrative and courtroom settings

Assisting in hearing preparation

Engaging in policy research and advocacy

Organizing

Qualification

Legal researchClient advocacyPolicy researchSpanish proficiencyEmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Current 1Ls are eligible to apply

Minimum work commitment for all positions is 400 hours (10 weeks x 40 hours per week)

Applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume

Applicants should specify the LAJC legal program(s) of interest and preferred office location

Applicants interested in working with the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program must be willing to commit to working primarily in our Richmond office

All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe

In reviewing applications, we look for evidence that applicants have experience and/or thoughtfulness in working with traditionally marginalized populations

Preferred

The Immigrant Justice Program, Health Justice and Public Benefits, and Worker Justice Program prefer to recruit students who are proficient in Spanish

For applicants interested in the Worker Justice Program, preference will be given to those who are interested in engaging client communities in rural areas and willing to undertake occasional travel to visit workers and community members